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A new documentary hopes to make more people aware of the Memorial Day Massacre nationally.

Campaign contributions can be a confusing web of super PACs, FEC filings and dark money. Here's how campaign finance works — and how campaign donations can benefit both candidates and donors.

In the final weeks of the California election, industry and labor groups have been spending millions to influence legislative races. That money is being spent not only to support favored candidates, but to attack their opponents with tough ads and mailers.

When Upton Sinclair swept the Democratic primary for governor of California in August 1934 it provoked Hollywood’s first all-out plunge into politics. Tune in or livestream ‘The First Attack Ads: Hollywood vs. Upton Sinclair Thu, Nov. 3 at 7pm on WSIU TV.

An encore broadcast of the award-winning documentary on PBS SoCal during Los Angeles historic 2022 mayors race and the onset of the mid-term election

An encore broadcast of the award-winning documentary on PBS SoCal during Los Angeles historic 2022 mayors race and the onset of the mid-term election

This month's lineup includes the Emmy® award-winning original series "Artbound," returning for its 13th season on Oct. 5.

In Screen Gab No. 54, our critic recommends movies that appreciate Marilyn Monroe more than 'Blonde,' we chat with 'Queen Sugar's' Rutina Wesley and more.