Investigative reporter for ESPN
Mark Fainaru-Wada on KCRW
More from KCRW
A tale of two kingdoms
Health & WellnessFluoride has proven so successful that it would be crazy to deprive children of its benefits
Aged eggnog, women and cocktails, liqueurs
Food & DrinkFood scholar Darra Goldstein traces the lineage of early fermented beverages, which were offered to deities and used in rituals.
Jewish theater finds a permanent stage in Santa Monica
TheaterWith antisemitism on the rise, The Braid’s founder says it’s more important than ever for Jewish people to tell their stories, and gather for a good laugh.
What makes a good tamale? Festival honors cultural cuisine
Food & DrinkThe Long Beach International Tamales Festival is December 14. How the event came to be is one of triumph, commitment, and never quitting.
Megabanter 2024: Hollywood’s chaotic year of succession races, sports duels, and mergers
EntertainmentIt’s that time of year again and we are serving up a heaping plate of 2024 Megabanter!
Does free tuition impact medical student specialty choice?
Health & WellnessPhilanthropy has enabled several expensive private medical schools to offer all students free tuition. Has this changed the practice of medicine?
Sen. Schiff, alternative media, ‘Didion and Babitz’
NewsCalifornia Sen. Adam Schiff officially took office this month.
Kwanzaa, Shabbat, meat pies, cake
Food & DrinkRestaurant critic Bill Addison recruited Jenn Harris to help him divide and conquer as they determined LA's best restaurants. Culinary historian Jessica B.
Racers take last spin to Irwindale Speedway finish line
SportsFor 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.