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In the 1990s, reformers adopted a radical economic program in Russia. It devastated ordinary Russians and created a new class of oligarchs. And it explains the rise of Putin and the leader he is today

More than a thousand health professionals are calling on Spotify to crack down on COVID-19 falsehoods aired on the podcast of the company's most popular host.

After a mob of Trump loyalists attacked the U.S. Capitol building, the city of Washington D.C. is declaring a state of emergency for the next two weeks. There are now calls for investigations into police conduct during the riot and how it was allowed to go as far as it did. Plus, reactions from local Congressional representatives who were there when everything went down. And, increasingly more and more people are calling for President Trump’s resignation or removal, but a local law professor says it’s not as simple as it sounds.

China says it's neutral when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Domestically however, China is signaling it is solidly on Russia's side.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.

California lifted regional stay-at-home orders across the state Monday, returning the state to a system of county-by-county restrictions. Plus, an update on how much rain and snow we’ve had across the county and what to expect for the rest of the week. And district and union officials in San Diego County say widespread in-person learning is unlikely even if teachers get vaccinated. Then, the local federal court’s plan for how it will select potential jurors is drawing fire for what many critics believe is an insufficient attempt to increase jury diversity. Plus, volunteer tech workers with ties to Silicon Valley think California’s vaccine rollout could be faster. The science on the impact of large wildfires on the region’s water supplies isn’t well understood. Finally, reporter Lisa Morehouse talks to California Report Magazine Host Sasha Khokha about the legacies of California food pioneers who died in 2020.

What comes to mind when you think of American culture? The Parker Edison Project works to expand the cliché answer to that question. It's a podcast that zooms way in on what really makes a culture — food, music, style, sex, fashion and more. Join host and co-creator Parker Edison for insightful conversations about creativity and community, all through the lens of Black America. This is the Parker Edison Project, a sonic exploration of what's considered American, where each episode starts with a thought-provoking talk and ends with a musical bang. Music credits: • Parker Meridien - "New River" • Latanya Lockett - "Baby James" • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - "More Than Rap"

California lawmakers have passed their own version of a $300 billion operating budget.

The Biden administration extended the freeze on student loan payments yet again, this time until September, and announced a reset for borrowers in default.

Luna Guzmán has risked everything to seek asylum in the U.S. A transgender woman, she left her native Guatemala behind to try to find a life in California.