Tom Donlan

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Editorial Page Editor for Barron's, a national business and financial weekly, published by Dow Jones & Company; author of A World of Wealth: How Capitalism Turns Profit into Progress

Tom Donlan on KCRW

Five days before the Iowa caucuses, the presidential campaigns of both political parties are more chaotic than ever.

Economic Inequality Fuels an Angry Electorate

Five days before the Iowa caucuses, the presidential campaigns of both political parties are more chaotic than ever.

from To the Point

Today's Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over yesterday's record high. It's a "golden age" for corporate profits, which are the largest share of the economy since 1950.

Is Economic Recovery Increasing Economic Inequality?

Today's Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped over yesterday's record high. It's a "golden age" for corporate profits, which are the largest share of the economy since 1950.

from To the Point

Republicans warned about voter fraud in last year's elections, while Democrats said the big threat to a fair outcome was voter ID.

Gerrymandering and Political Gridlock on Capitol Hill

Republicans warned about voter fraud in last year's elections, while Democrats said the big threat to a fair outcome was voter ID.

from To the Point

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LA spends tens of millions of dollars settling sidewalk injury lawsuits each year. But the city says that actually fixing the sidewalks would cost more.

from KCRW Features

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

from KCRW Features

A ballot initiative would expand the number of LA County supervisors and create a new executive job, in the biggest change to local governance in generations.

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New polling shows Americans feel less divided post-election. Can Donald Trump “end all wars” this term? Plus, KCRW analyzes the future of the progressive agenda.

from Left, Right & Center

The Anaheim City Council postponed their vote on a proposed ordinance to set a $50 limit for gifts to council members.

from KCRW Features

SoCal Democrats anxious to help win the presidential election for Kamala Harris are road-tripping to swing states where they can make a bigger impact.

from KCRW Features

Can civility influence voters in the Trump era? Has Biden’s policy in the Middle East backfired? Plus, the United States hits a bleak milestone on executions.

from Left, Right & Center

KCRW provides an election outlook with a week to go. Can the electorate stop being driven by hate? Plus, what was the Washington Post’s real mistake?

from Left, Right & Center

Amidst the hype, excitement and nervousness of the election, the bigger picture of what the United States is and how it operates often gets lost on people.

from Scheer Intelligence