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USC Unruh Institute of Politics / Dornsife LA Times Poll

Dan Schnur is executive director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California and 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.

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LA voter turnout: What happened?

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

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

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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

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." Lost in the latest flap between Trump and Clinton is Bernie Sanders — but he's leading in the latest poll before next Tuesday's primary. We look at the potential impact of all this on next Tuesday's California primary and political events to come.

32 MIN, 53 SEC Jun 03, 2016

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. The reasons why California Republicans support Trump aren’t all what you might expect. The racial gap we’ve seen nationwide between Clinton and Sanders voters is far less pronounced here. We break down the data.

10 MIN, 37 SEC Mar 28, 2016

California Clout?

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

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. Governors and Senators — past and present — are scrambling with new urgency for support of the rank and file—and political funders. We hear some of last night's points of conflict and identify issues that could make a difference. With not a single vote to be cast for 90 days, what do we really know about a race still crowded with horses?

34 MIN, 46 SEC Oct 29, 2015

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. He served two terms as Governor in the 1970's. Since he won his unprecedented third term four years ago, he said there's been much progress -- but that many problems facing the state are the same as when his father held office.

12 MIN, 21 SEC Jan 05, 2015

Will the Campaign Never End?

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. Gridlock may be the best that President Obama can hope for, with Republicans likely to take harder lines in both the House and the Senate. We hear what to look for in tomorrow’s midterm elections with both parties already focused on the prospects for the next Presidential election in 2016.

36 MIN, 19 SEC Nov 03, 2014

A New City Hall

Which Way, L.A.?

A New City Hall Eric Garcetti , who was president of the LA City Council until he decided to run for Mayor, was elected to lead America’s second largest city in a very low-turnout election. He'll have to deal with a very different body than the one he used to run. Garcetti spent his first morning as mayor talking to business groups — with some conspicuous exceptions. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Industry and Commerce Association were not at the table. Can he expect widespread support as his term gets under way? Incoming Mayor Eric Garcetti shares a moment with outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Eric Garcetti takes the oath of office from eighth-grader Kenia Castillo Mayor Eric Garcetti addresses the crowd Photos of inaugural: Eric Garcetti

13 MIN, 49 SEC Jul 01, 2013

It's Almost All Over Except for the Voting…and the Counting

Which Way, L.A.?

It's Almost All Over Except for the Voting…and the Counting As we go on the air, voters have just 23 hours left to make up their minds about the Los Angeles mayoral race, between City Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti .

22 MIN, 11 SEC May 20, 2013

Gun Control and Immigration

Left, Right & Center

Gun Control and Immigration Gun control in the Senate. Plus, immigration and entitlements.

28 MIN, 50 SEC Apr 12, 2013

Same-Sex Marriage and the Immigration Speed Bump

Left, Right & Center

Same-Sex Marriage and the Immigration Speed Bump The Supreme Court and same-sex marriage; plus immigration policy.

28 MIN, 48 SEC Mar 29, 2013

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Human Rights in the era of Donald Trump

Human Rights in the era of Donald Trump President Trump’s UN Ambassador, Nikki Haley, said today the US might pull out of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council. Serious violators of human rights are members of the Council itself–and a US resignation could make things worse. Later on today’s show, now that he’s into his second term, comedian turned US Senator Al Franken is telling jokes again.

51 MIN, 13 SEC Jun 06, 2017

Terrorism and tweets, hate speech and murder

Terrorism and tweets, hate speech and murder Just days before an election, Britain is coping with a rash of deadly terrorism, and Prime Minister Theresa May is on the defensive. And again today, President Trump has tweeted criticism of the Mayor of London. Later, a double murder in Portland, Oregon has revealed the ugly past of a supposedly “progressive” city. One immediate question: is “hate speech” protected by the First Amendment?

51 MIN, 18 SEC Jun 05, 2017

Trump plays scolder-in-chief with NATO allies

Trump plays scolder-in-chief with NATO allies At the opening of NATO’s dramatic new headquarters in Brussels today, President Trump acknowledged that Article 5 — promising that “an attack on one nation is an attack on all” -- has only been invoked one time: in the aftermath of September 11. But the President failed to provide what 27 other Alliance members have been waiting for: a re-commitment by America’s new leader to Article 5. Instead, they got a scolding.

51 MIN, 16 SEC May 25, 2017

What happens when America retreats from the world?

What happens when America retreats from the world? Is President Trump taking his "America First" agenda to extremes, withdrawing the country from the international stage on trade and climate change, distancing America from its traditional allies across the Atlantic and even threatening to physically isolate the country through the building of a wall along its southern border? León Krauze guest hosts.

51 MIN, 13 SEC Jun 01, 2017