Philanthropist and real estate developer, founder of the Broad Foundation; author of The Art of Being Unreasonable: Lessons in Unconventional Thinking
Eli Broad on KCRW
More from KCRW
Known for exposing corruption, OC public defender Scott Sanders retires
Orange CountyScott Sanders transformed the justice system in Orange County. He’s now retiring after more than 30 years working in courtrooms.
Meter mayhem: Santa Ana investigates parking ticket complaints
Orange CountyThe Santa Ana parking enforcer, LAZ Parking, is facing backlash for issuing too many tickets and overstepping their authority by citing license plate violations.
Immigrant day laborers learn how to do risky fire cleanup
WildfiresThe cleanup is underway in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, and local organizations are educating immigrant day laborers on how to stay safe.
Big Bear eagles welcome 2 chicks after years of losses
AnimalsFamed Big Bear bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed two newborns after years of losses. The chicks must now weather the winter cold and predators to survive.
Local Ukrainians voice fear, dismay as Trump weakens support
PoliticsAt a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.
Impact of EPA and NIH cuts, remembering cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency might eliminate its office of scientific research — a move that advocates say would have drastic consequences on efforts to protect Americans from…
Newsom’s podcast angers his political base, arts groups pull back programming
NewsGov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right provocateurs like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon . It’s been angering his political base .
Measles resurgence, ‘We Hold These Truths’ book, film reviews
NewsMeasles is spreading in a West Texas community with low vaccination rates. What’s the risk in Southern California?
Labor law change confuses CA nail salon industry
Business & EconomyA new bill wants to clarify if nail salon workers are independent contractors.