Alyssa Katz

author, 'The Influence Machine'

Guest

Investigative reporter and a member of the editorial board at the New York Daily News; author of The Influence Machine: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life

Contact: Website

Alyssa Katz on KCRW

Last week, The New York Times revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest trade group, has been fighting for big tobacco worldwide.

The Influence Machine

Last week, The New York Times revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest trade group, has been fighting for big tobacco worldwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the aftermath of the housing market collapse and the sub-prime mortgage scandal, President Obama promised help for millions of homeowners trying to avoid foreclosures.  That hasn't…

Homeownership and the Fading American Dream

In the aftermath of the housing market collapse and the sub-prime mortgage scandal, President Obama promised help for millions of homeowners trying to avoid foreclosures.  That hasn't…

from Which Way, L.A.?

Since the Great Depression, the US government has encouraged home ownership, most conspicuously with the homeowner's tax deduction.

Homeownership and the Fading American Dream

Since the Great Depression, the US government has encouraged home ownership, most conspicuously with the homeowner's tax deduction.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

A combat veteran reflects on the moral impact America’s longest war has had on its own people.

from Scheer Intelligence

Six states are holding primaries today: Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Washington State, North Dakota. On this “Big Tuesday,” 352 delegates are up for grabs.

from News Special Programming

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will likely mean crowded hospitals, school closings and shuttered workplaces. It could even lead to a global recession.

from To the Point

President Trump signs a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill at the end of a very dramatic week.

from Left, Right & Center

As hospitals, clinics and other community organizations face a shortage of masks during the COVID-19 outbreak, homebound sewers have stepped up to help, from DIY crafters to fashion…

from KCRW Features

Amid the novel coronavirus spreading, stocks are plunging, an infected cruise ship is docking, and people are stocking up on toilet paper.

from Greater LA

The White House has unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus package in response to COVID-19.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What can the president do about the coronavirus outbreak?

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

California’s Super Tuesday results could spell the end for some Democatic hopefuls.

from To the Point