Author of Orange Empire: California and the Fruits of Eden and Associate Professor of History at the University of Puget Sound
More from KCRW
What it’s like getting vaccinated at Dodger Stadium
CoronavirusDodger Stadium went from the world’s largest COVID-19 testing site to the country’s largest vaccination site. It has the capacity to give shots to 12,000 patients per day.
Traveling nurse on COVID in South LA, vaccine skepticism among physicians
CoronavirusLA County became the first in the nation to hit 1 million coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for January 21, 2021
Los AngelesDavid Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for January 21, 2021.
The Inauguration of Joe Biden
PoliticsJoe Biden and Kamala Harris are being sworn in as the president and vice president of the United States.
COVID mutations and vaccine efficacy
CoronavirusCOVID-19 mutations have emerged in the UK, South Africa, Brazil and California.
Last call for pardons
PoliticsJosh Barro and Ken White talk about the final acts of the Trump administration: the last pardons he gave, the ones he didn’t give, and what’s next for our show.
Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, January 21, 2021
Best New MusicKCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.
David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for January 20, 2021
Los AngelesDavid Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for January 20, 2021.
Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, January 20, 2021
Best New MusicKCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Anne Litt.