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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 3 MIN

As America Heats Up, So Do the Battles Over Rights and Power

from Headlines From The Times · host L.A. Times Studios

California braces for its most dangerous wildfire season yet, but sweeping federal cuts could leave the state exposed. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upholds bans on gender-affirming care for trans teens, sparking fears of broader rollbacks. And in Los Angeles,  immigration raids target undocumented workers while the employers who hire them continue to operate largely unchecked.

California braces for its most dangerous wildfire season yet, but sweeping federal cuts could leave the state exposed. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upholds bans on gender-affirming care for trans teens, sparking fears of broader rollbacks. And in Los Angeles, immigration raids target undocumented workers while the employers who hire them continue to operate largely unchecked.

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