LA-based retail expert with the accounting and advisory firm Marcum.
Ronald Friedman on KCRW
More from KCRW
Abducted Ukrainian kids, the decision to sell a beloved fire-scorched home
NewsUkraine says tens of thousands of children have been taken and illegally hidden within Russia’s adoption system since the invasion.
Trump’s latest deportation efforts, TOKiMONSTA’s ‘Eternal Reverie’
NewsPresident Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members. But a judge blocked those deportations over the weekend.
Building more homes on tiny LA lots, recording sounds of climate change
NewsDemocrats won a key Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The result is being seen as a rebuke of Elon Musk, who campaigned in the state and spent millions on the GOP candidate.
Where is fire debris going? Here’s a map of potential sites
WildfiresLandfills and recycling centers in five California counties are on the list of potential fire debris disposal sites.
White House security officials come under fire over messaging app mishap
PoliticsKCRW reacts to the mishandling of White House war plans. Donald Trump takes center stage in Canada’s snap election. Will any excuse for tariffs make sense?
Anaheim School Board ousts member serving 2 public seats
Orange CountyThe Anaheim Elementary School board voted out Mark Lopez for being on two elected seats in Orange County. California Attorney Rob Bonta is investigating.
Environmental justice cuts, figure skating among Harlem’s Black girls
NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color.
Fighting to keep an Altadena pub alive, mapping LA’s lost record stores
NewsCalifornia’s nearly $4 trillion economy is heavily dependent on international trade. A tariff war could impact that significantly.
Whether Tesla can survive Musk’s politics, LAHSA is accused of poor management
NewsTesla sales have plummeted since Elon Musk followed Donald Trump into the White House in January. How much trouble is his company in now?