Gabriel Thompson

journalist and author

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Journalist and author of Working in the Shadows: A Year of Doing the Jobs (Most) Americans Won't Do

Gabriel Thompson on KCRW

California finds itself at the center of the rise - and resistance to - President Donald Trump and his policies.

California in the middle of it all

California finds itself at the center of the rise - and resistance to - President Donald Trump and his policies.

from The Mixer

Fast food workers are back on the streets in 100 cities today. Walmart saw strikes on Black Friday.

Income Inequality, Economic Anxiety and the Minimum Wage

Fast food workers are back on the streets in 100 cities today. Walmart saw strikes on Black Friday.

from To the Point

It used to be a given that a rise in temporary employment was a sign of economic recovery and that permanent hiring would not be far behind.

Is Temporary Employment the New Normal?

It used to be a given that a rise in temporary employment was a sign of economic recovery and that permanent hiring would not be far behind.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.

from KCRW Features

A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.

from KCRW Features

The race for two open supervisor seats is heating up in Orange County. Two candidates might compete in the November run-off election if no one receives more than 50% of votes.

from KCRW Features

Looking for scones, finger sandwiches, and loose leaf tea? Let these afternoon teas add a bit of fancy to your life.

from Good Food

How serious were Donald Trump’s NATO claims? Are skeptics of Biden and Trump’s ages missing the bigger picture? Plus, a legal DEI battle unearths difficult questions.

from Left, Right & Center

In this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct.

from Scheer Intelligence

Though votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.

from KCRW Features

With thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.

from KCRW Features

Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?

from Left, Right & Center