Professor of Journalism at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication; former reporter for the Los Angeles Times, New York Times and the Washington Post
More from KCRW
KCRW’s Top 30: TOKiMONSTA, Panda Bear, Everything Is Recorded
KCRW's Top 30 ChartLA-beat-scene hero TOKiMONSTA (+ many friends) hit no. 1 with the brand new album “Eternal Reverie.”
Midweek Reset: On failure
Health & WellnessThis week, polar scientist, explorer and author of “ Life Lessons From Explorers: Learn how to weather life’s storms from history’s greatest explorers” Felicity Aston reflects on her…
Big Freedia: KCRW Guest DJ Set + “Take My Hand” WORLD PREMIERE
Best New MusicBig Freedia stops by the Rivian Electric Roadhouse for a chat… AND to world premiere her life affirming new gospel-house track “Take My Hand.”
Environmental justice cuts, figure skating among Harlem’s Black girls
NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color.
FREAKS ONLY playlist: Mar 10, 2025
Best New MusicNew music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.
Anaheim School Board ousts member serving 2 public seats
Orange CountyThe Anaheim Elementary School board voted out Mark Lopez for being on two elected seats in Orange County. California Attorney Rob Bonta is investigating.
Is the arrest of a pro-Palestine protester a warning shot?
PoliticsThe arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?
Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, March 9, 2025
Best New MusicMusic to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.
Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, March 12, 2025
Best New MusicA balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.