Dr. Kristen Ochoa

medical director of the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR)

Guest

Dr. Kristen Ochoa on KCRW

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been sent (by courts) to a program that diverts them away from jail and into supportive housing.

Funding dries up for program aimed at LA’s ‘sickest of the sick’

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been sent (by courts) to a program that diverts them away from jail and into supportive housing.

from Greater LA

More from KCRW

Lawrence Kramer and Carolyn Korsmeyer take us on a philosophical and sensual journey exploring sound, taste, and touch.

from Life Examined

The assassination of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare insurance company, has prompted a national reckoning of how corporate entities commit crimes on a daily basis…

from Scheer Intelligence

Author Brad Stulberg shares hopeful observations from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while also reflecting on the growing masculinity crisis.

from Life Examined

I want a meaningful relationship! This week, author and activist adrienne maree brown joins Myisha to talk about yearning for connection.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

The final campaign days are here. How are early voters affecting candidate strategies? Plus, the panel discusses how abortion rights may change the Nevada battleground.

from Left, Right & Center

Jamil Zaki, Stanford professor of psychology/author, explains the science and appeal of cynicism while Tania Israel, professor of counseling psychology/author, talks about how to build…

from Life Examined

Four years after protesters called to defund the police, voters worried about crime are poised to toss out a reformer D.A. and pass a tough-on-crime bill.

from KCRW Features

Writer and psychologist Andrew Solomon shares his research about the impact of social media on the escalating youth suicide crisis.

from Life Examined

Is porn going to ruin my relationship? This week music journalist Tomás Mier and Myisha take on porn habits and queer dating expectations.

from How’s Your Sex Life?