Jason Funk

Union of Concerned Scientists

Guest

Senior Climate Change Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists

Jason Funk on KCRW

High winds, high temperatures and low humidity have made for extreme—and unpredictable—fire conditions in Northern California.

Is LA at Risk for a Giant Wildfire?

High winds, high temperatures and low humidity have made for extreme—and unpredictable—fire conditions in Northern California.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.

from KCRW Features

As Press Play takes a break for the holidays and wrap up 2024, we listen back to a few of our favorite interviews of the year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What should the media consider when covering Trump’s second term? Plus, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses the loneliness epidemic.

from Left, Right & Center

President Biden races to cement his stamp on the federal judiciary, while President-elect Trump may remain dogged by his hush-money convictions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA's status as the entertainment capital of the world is under threat, as more production companies leave for cheaper locations.

from KCRW Features

Will Donald Trump reduce U.S. interventionism? Did President Biden open a can of worms by pardoning his son Hunter? Plus, KCRW looks at what justice means post-election.

from Left, Right & Center

The Biden administration is in its final 40 days and trying to make progress on Ukraine, Gaza, student loans, climate and immigration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand