Sports reporter for the Los Angeles Times
David Wharton on KCRW
More from KCRW
Is catastrophic news coverage fit for human consumption?
Mental HealthDoes the news really have to be all that bad, or does our addiction to catastrophe drive outlets to deliver what sells? How might today’s media be fixed?
That time the KKK tried to kill Paul Robeson
NationalJoel Whitney, the author of “Finks,” joins Robert Scheer to discuss a little-told episode in the socialist actor and singer’s life and why it’s seemingly been erased from our…
Death doulas want to be your guides to dying well
Health & WellnessDying is a complicated process. Death doulas want to make it better. That can mean helping with your will, spiritual issues, or just a great going-away party.
Where was Trump amid insurrection? In front of TV
NationalHost Gustavo Arellano and panelists discuss the latest revelations from the January 6 Select Committee, climate legislation, and rising COVID cases.
Op-ed: Ana Matosantos has kept California from ‘cracking up’
CaliforniaAna Matosantos, a top aide to three governors, has her fingerprints all over California’s most important financial decisions.
Ayahuasca helps Angelenos heal trauma — not without risk
Mental HealthPsychedelics are catching on in a big way. A hidden ayahuasca retreat builds connections and exposes dangerous vulnerabilities. Compton native Keb’ Mo’ says “it’s good to be home.”
Katie Halper: ‘Trump broke liberals’ brains’
PoliticsThe comedian and host of two popular progressive podcasts offers her take on why the American left keeps getting things wrong.
Disney+ gains subscribers, consumers will pay for ad-free content
EntertainmentDisney+ raises subscribers to 152 million, beating expectations, but they will charge $3 more per month for ad-free content.
Californians’ votes should count even in Florida and Texas
CaliforniaWhat if you could vote in cities where you don’t live? It’s called consociated representation, and commentator Joe Mathews says it makes sense in our hyper-connected world.