Jack Chow

Carnegie Mellon University

Guest

Former US ambassador on global health, former assistant director general at the World Health Organization, and professor of global health at Carnegie Mellon University

Jack Chow on KCRW

President Obama plans to announce a new response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa today. We’ll discuss whether the plan goes far enough.

The New Ebola Plan

President Obama plans to announce a new response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa today. We’ll discuss whether the plan goes far enough.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

The latest film releases include Mufasa, The Room Next Door, The Brutalist, and Nickel Boys.

from Weekend Film Reviews

LA saw big changes to its food scene in 2024, including historic restaurant closures and new legislation that passed for fast food workers.

from KCRW Features

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

from Left, Right & Center

Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro celebrates its 150th birthday this year. Its storied history includes two sets of female lighthouse keepers.

from KCRW Features

On X, Elon Musk tried to kill a short-term budget agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Congress has until midnight Friday to strike a deal to avert a shutdown.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 Timing: 7 PM - midnight Location: Clifton's Republic, 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

from Special Programming

Should media outlets be concerned about free press under Trump? What were the biggest stories of the year? Plus, the panel answers questions from listeners.

from Left, Right & Center

For 25 years, race car enthusiasts have had a place to legally test the limits of their machines: the Irwindale Speedway. Now that space will be no more.

from KCRW Features

Restaurant critic Bill Addison recruited Jenn Harris to help him divide and conquer as they determined LA's best restaurants. Culinary historian Jessica B.

from Good Food