Victor Gold

Former Senior Advisor to President George Bush, Sr

Guest

Former Campaign Aide and Senior Advisor to President George Bush, Sr; author of Invasion of the Party Snatchers: How the Holy-Rollers and the Neo-Cons Destroyed the GOP

Victor Gold on KCRW

Two term presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton had their problems, but Iran-Contra and Monica Lewinsky were not the war in Iraq.  Add the flap over Walter Reed, the trial of…

President Bush Fighting to Stay Relevant

Two term presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton had their problems, but Iran-Contra and Monica Lewinsky were not the war in Iraq.  Add the flap over Walter Reed, the trial of…

from To the Point

More from KCRW

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

from KCRW Features

Should the U.S. worry about post-Assad Syria? What’s behind the support for the man who fatally shot UHC’s CEO? Plus, KCRW discusses how sports fandom crossed into politics.

from Left, Right & Center

Much needed attention has been brought upon the for-profit health insurance industry in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

from Scheer Intelligence

In the 365 days following the events of Oct. 7, the situation in the Middle East is as complicated as ever.

from Scheer Intelligence

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 election came and went, and despite Democrats’ heavy emphasis on abortion rights, the election of Donald Trump makes it clear that the rights of women across the country are in…

from Scheer Intelligence

Ten billion dollars doesn’t go far when it comes to adapting to climate change, but the state has a lot of projects planned, should this bond measure pass.

from KCRW Features

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

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