Democratic Assemblyman in the California State Legislature, representing San Francisco; former Supervisor of San Francisco's 9th District and sponsor of the Healthy San Francisco plan
Tom Ammiano on KCRW
More from KCRW
Can we make sense of Trump and Musk’s political approaches?
PoliticsKCRW unravels a disruptive White House week. Is the president just stirring outrage? Plus, we discuss Elon Musk’s influence on the foreign aid fight.
NPR Special Coverage: Presidential Inauguration
PoliticsSpecial coverage of the 47th US Presidential Inauguration live in Washington D.C. from NPR.
China is not our enemy
InternationalThe American saber-rattling against China has been increasing almost as fast as China’s own development in the past few years.
What do Trump immigration crackdowns mean for OC?
Orange CountyTrump’s latest ICE orders give Orange County officials the choice to either collaborate or distance themselves from federal immigration enforcement.
Is the right spearheading a new form of language policing?
PoliticsThe right says it’s pushing back on cancel culture. Are they just redefining it? Plus, the president banishes pennies and paper straws.
Why are public health experts wary of RFK Jr. as HHS head?
PoliticsWhat can we expect if RFK Jr. becomes health secretary? Will Trump take action on Dreamers? Plus, KCRW analyzes how progressives influenced the Democratic mandate.
How much would Hollywood suffer if China blocks film releases?
EntertainmentChina is limiting the number of Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Trump tests limits of presidential powers with contentious first week
PoliticsAre Trump and Biden setting a dangerous precedent through their use of pardons? Will Congress retake its power to check the White House?
Baratunde Thurston on nature, democracy, and interdependence
EnvironmentNature, the great outdoors, and our interdependence.