Bruce Buchanan

Professor of Government, University of Texas at Austin

Guest

Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the presidency and presidential politics; author of several books, including Policy Partnership: Presidential Elections and American Democracy

Bruce Buchanan on KCRW

Nobody doubts that Barack Obama will win his home state of Hawaii , but Hillary Clinton 's coming on strong in Wisconsin . Maybe Obama won't win ten in a row.

Last–Minute Dueling in Wisconsin, Ohio and Texas Wait in the Wings

Nobody doubts that Barack Obama will win his home state of Hawaii , but Hillary Clinton 's coming on strong in Wisconsin . Maybe Obama won't win ten in a row.

from To the Point

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

Did President Trump defy court orders with deportation flights? Can Democrats recover from historically low polling? Plus, KCRW examines The Kennedy Center culture wars.

from Left, Right & Center

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

from Left, Right & Center

In his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A threat to public media — how that impacts KCRW and what you can do about it.

from KCRW Features

The president reversed course on his tariff plan hours after it took effect. Can he bring back the nostalgic economic prosperity voters desire?

from Left, Right & Center

Caltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.

from KCRW Features

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

from KCRW Features

A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

from KCRW Features

President Trump stunned Hollywood over the weekend with his announcement of a 100% tariff on films produced outside the U.S., framing it as a move to revive domestic production and…

from The Business