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Dan Schnur Guest/Host
Dan Schnur

USC Unruh Institute of Politics / Dornsife LA Times Poll

Dan Schnur is an adjunct professor and former executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, at the University of Southern California, where he is the founding director of the Dornsife/LA Times Poll. A former Republican political strategist and visiting lecturer in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, he also served as chairman of the California Fair Political Practices Commission and as director of communications for John McCain's 2000 presidential campaign.

FROM Dan Schnur

The Jewish State of Israel: Democracy or Apartheid?
To the Point

The Jewish State of Israel: Democracy or Apartheid? Israel’s recent “national unity” law calls the country “unique” to the Jewish people. But 21 percent of Israelis are Arabs. Do Jewish values conflict with pluralistic democracy? Jews in both countries are sharply divided over a question that goes to the founding of the “Jewish State.”

48 min, 40 sec Aug 09, 2018

The politics of against
The Mixer

The politics of against California Democrats are banking that the anti-Trump movement will thrust their candidates into seats that have not been blue in decades. But in recent weeks, there has been some push back to that push back. What does it all mean for myriad Congressional races, heading into the primary?

8 min, 50 sec May 25, 2018

Who is going to Trump's GOP fundraiser in Los Angeles?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Who is going to Trump's GOP fundraiser in Los Angeles? Donald Trump is in California Tuesday. Even though he considers it enemy territory, he’ll be raising money at a Republican Party fundraiser in Beverly Park. It costs between $35,000 and $250,000 to get in. Who might be willing to fork over the money to see Trump tonight?

6 min, 26 sec Mar 13, 2018

Mourning family criticizes Trump's phone call
Left, Right & Center

Mourning family criticizes Trump's phone call Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly says he is stunned.

51 min, 57 sec Oct 20, 2017

LA voter turnout: What happened?
Olney in L.A.

LA voter turnout: What happened? Voter turnout was abysmal in this last election.  What happened to LA voters?

7 min, 30 sec Mar 10, 2017

New promises today to bring the nation together
To the Point

New promises today to bring the nation together Early this morning, Donald Trump found himself President-Elect of the United States in an upset victory over Hillary Clinton — who he threatened to put in jail if he were elected. In a rare tone of conciliation, he gave credit to his opponent.

52 min, 9 sec Nov 09, 2016

US Senate: Democrats Harris, Sanchez try to distinguish themselves
News Special Programming

US Senate: Democrats Harris, Sanchez try to distinguish themselves US Senator Barbara Boxer is retiring after serving in the upper house for more than two decades. Now two fellow Democrats are vying to replace her: California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Orange County Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez . What sets them apart?

4 min, 49 sec Nov 07, 2016

California, Here They Come
To the Point

California, Here They Come With California prepared for a showdown next week in the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton picked a fight yesterday with Republican Donald Trump. "This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes – because it's not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody got under his very thin skin."

32 min, 53 sec Jun 03, 2016

Trump and Clinton Lead in California
Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Trump and Clinton Lead in California It’s a close race for Democrats and Republicans in California’s primary race, according to a new poll from USC. Hillary Clinton leads 45 to 37 percent over Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump is up just 37 to 30 percent over Ted Cruz. However, there are some surprises buried in the data.

10 min, 37 sec Mar 28, 2016

California Clout?
Olney in L.A.

California Clout? The presidential primaries are usually decided by the time they reach California. Could this year be different?

6 min, 50 sec Feb 04, 2016

Californians Feel Good about the Direction the State's Heading
Which Way, L.A.?

Californians Feel Good about the Direction the State's Heading Public opinion about elected officials goes up and down. In California it might depend, at least in part, on the weather.

12 min, 15 sec Jan 14, 2016

Insiders and Outsiders in the Race to the White House
To the Point

Insiders and Outsiders in the Race to the White House Ten candidates – the amateurs versus the pros -- made it to the main stage last night for the third Republican presidential debate hosted by CNBC in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Ben Carson, Donald Trump and Carly Fiorina have never held public office, but they've led — and she has surged — in public opinion polls.

34 min, 46 sec Oct 29, 2015

Why Aren’t Angelenos Volunteering More?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why Aren’t Angelenos Volunteering More? Angelenos are not really helping the less fortunate in their own backyard. They’d like to! But they’re just too busy. That’s one of the findings in a new poll from USC.

5 min, 36 sec Oct 07, 2015

Is There a Cure for LA’s Flaky Voters?
Which Way, L.A.?

Is There a Cure for LA’s Flaky Voters? The turnout in LA City elections is falling fast—and next month might see the worst ever. You might not have known, but there’s an election next month—with two Charter amendments designed to increase local turnout. Why is there so little interest in who runs the second largest city and school district in the United States?

15 min, 52 sec Feb 03, 2015

Governor Brown Looks Forward…and Backward
Which Way, L.A.?

Governor Brown Looks Forward…and Backward Jerry Brown today combined this year's state-of-the-state speech with his fourth inaugural address as Governor of California.  He remembered that it was 56 years to the day since he saw his father, Pat Brown, sworn in to the same office. Brown himself has been Secretary of State and Attorney General.

12 min, 21 sec Jan 05, 2015

Will the Campaign Never End?
To the Point

Will the Campaign Never End? Because of possible runoffs in Louisiana and Georgia, it may be next year before it’s clear if Republicans have taken control of the Senate. Predictions all lead in their direction, but there’s lack of consensus in either party on major issues that have been submerged by relentless attack ads.

36 min, 19 sec Nov 03, 2014

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Do it for the kids, Gavin Gavin Newsom’s early policy proposals offer a glimmer of hope for California’s youngest residents.

5 min, 36 sec Jan 10, 2019

The march toward a teachers strike sounds familiar
The Mixer

The march toward a teachers strike sounds familiar Higher salaries, larger class sizes, more counselors, librarians and nurses. Those are just some of the demands that members of United Teachers, Los Angeles - the union that represents teachers' at LAUSD - are asking for.

8 min, 51 sec Jan 11, 2019

Trump‘s Wall and the Politics of ‘Us Versus Them’
To the Point

Trump‘s Wall and the Politics of ‘Us Versus Them’ Politically, Trump’s great wall may not be worth the government shutdown. But it appeals to his base, including evangelical Christians. As the country’s white, protestant majority gives way to diversity, some fear that the essence of America is changing. Opposition to immigration in Western Europe is no coincidence.

57 min, 37 sec Jan 17, 2019

No end in sight
Left, Right & Center

No end in sight More than 800,000 federal employees continue to go without pay in what could soon be the longest government shutdown yet.

51 min, 31 sec Jan 11, 2019

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