INTRO: Many young Jewish Americans are looking at Israel differently than their parents and grandparents. Those raised on progressive politics and social-justice-focused Judaism find it hard to square their values with Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Some are forming their own organizations to try to change the way American Jews talk about Israel, as KPCC’s Aaron Schrank reports.

IfNotNow & The Generational Divide

You’ve probably heard of Birthright Israel, which sponsors free 10-day trips to Israel for about 40,000 Jewish young people from across the world each year. The organization bills its popular heritage tours for 18 to 20-somethings as educational and apolitical. But some young Jews from Los Angeles are condemning the program for hiding the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. KPCC’s Aaron Schrank reports.

Why Some LA Jewish Millennials Are Walking Off Their 'Birthright Israel' Trips

Many neighbors worry that housing for formerly homeless people will affect property values and quality of life. We wanted to know: What is the track record of such developments?

Nimby of Not: How does permanent supportive housing affect neighborhoods?

As a scientific discipline, physics aims to explain some of the most profound questions we have about the natural world. But for Dodger fans, the most important one of all may very well be: will they win the World Series? 

KPCC's Nick Roman speaks with David Kagan - a Dodger fan and professor of physics at California State University Chico.

KPCC All Things Considered - Baseball Physics

'First Man' presented a unique set of challenges for Oscar-nominated sound editors Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan-- from recreating the sound of the Apollo 11 launch to matching Neil Armstrong's actual "one small step" words with Ryan Gosling's performance of them.

'First Man' Created Space Flight Anxiety With Lion And Snake Sounds

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could make a move from the Big A to the LBC.

The mayor of Long Beach has confirmed the team has been in talks with the city this month about potentially building a waterfront stadium on a 13-acre lot near the convention center downtown.

While nothing is set in stone, a deal to bring a major sports team to Long Beach could bring in a lot of revenue for local businesses.

KPCC's Nick Roman spoke with Kraig Kojian of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance to find out more.

KPCC All Things Considered - The Los Angeles Angels of Long Beach?

Some of the toughest questions Michael Cohen had to answer today from the House Oversight Committee came from Congressional newcomers.

Congresswoman Katie Hill, who serves as the committee's vice chair, was one of them.

Her questions focused on the reimbursements paid to Cohen after he had paid adult film actress Stephanie Clifford to keep quiet about her alleged affair with Trump. 

But, as she told KPCC's Nick Roman, it yielded what could be an important detail.

KPCC All Things Considered - Rep. Katie Hill on Michael Cohen

Guitarist, arranger and composer Anthony Wilson is the son of the late, great jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader Gerald Wilson. While jazz is a foundation of sorts, Wilson often deftly finds his way into many settings, sitting in with a mix of artists — among them Paul McCartney, Aaron Neville, Kenny Burrell and Willie Nelson. And he’s been a member of  Diana Krall’s ensemble since 2001. Wilson's latest release — "Songs and Photographs" — combines his own music and photography. The Frame contributor Lynell George has a review.

MUSIC AND PHOTOS BY ANTHONY WILSON - KPCC's The Frame with John Horn

Tributes continue to pour in for South LA rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Born Ermias Asghedom, the 33 year old was fatally shot yesterday outside the clothing store he founded -- inside the very Hyde Park strip mall where he once sold his mix CDs out of the trunk of his car.

Though he was only recently discovered by audiences outside of Los Angeles, his music reflected the traumas of poverty and gang culture.

But his death isn't just a loss for the music world - he was well-known for his involvement in numerous community ventures and heavy investment in the Crenshaw district.

KPCC's Nick Roman talks with Streetsblog LA communities editor Sahra Sulaiman about Nipsey Hussle's impact in the neighborhood he called home.

KPCC All Things Considered - Remembering South LA Rapper Nipsey Hussle

For decades, a two-mile long breakwater has protected Long Beach from the destructive power of the ocean.

But that protection has led to the city having some of the dirtiest beaches in Southern California.

The city is looking at a handful of options on what to do about it, and a decision is expected this summer.

Over the next three weeks, we'll take a closer look at how the breakwater made Long Beach the city it is today - and how it could shape its future.

KPCC's Lita Martinez reports.

Long Beach Breakwater Series Part One - How We Got Here

The city of Long Beach and the Army Corps of Engineers are now seriously looking at whether the decades-old breakwater can be modified in some way.

Long Beach is notorious for its dirty beaches, and the breakwater is part of the problem.

Many options are on the table, and we could see a decision later this summer.

KPCC's Lita Martinez reports.

Long Beach Breakwater Series Part Two - Protection vs. Pollution

Long Beach Poly High School recently renamed its auditorium in honor of Osman’s career as a music teacher.

Andy Osman’s Retirement Speech

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