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James speaks with listeners and shares how KALW is planning for 2026 and preparing to move into our new home at the People's Studio.

On today's show, a documentary about Oakland activists who travel throughout California after being inspired by Octavia Butler. Then listen to interviews from the Bay Area Book Festival. One is with an Oakland author who writes about social issues in Latinx horror. The other is a children's book author who writes about a little girl not wanting to move.

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

In this age of tribalism, there is little uniting folks these days. Interestingly, one thing on which each side can agree, is a deep distrust of elections, especially at the national level.Is it the way the elections are conducted? Who gets to vote?When one side wins, it seems the other side is unconvinced. While power switches back and forth — something our founding fathers might've thought healthy for a thriving democracy — it seems the party losing power is increasingly willing to challenge the outcome.Tonight, YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Brent Turner, and perhaps another guest or two. Questions for Jeff and his guest? Please call, toll-free, at (866) 798-8255.

A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry.

Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.

Has America lived up to its founders' vision, 250 years later?

Sixty years ago this month, the United States began flying Cubans to the U.S. on what were called Freedom Flights.

Shannon brings James Garfield's brief presidency to the screen in a new Netflix series. Maureen Corrigan lists the best books of 2025. Seehorn says no thanks to a world dictated by group think.