Bo Hamby on KCRW
More from KCRW
Dodgers kick off home opener amid Ohtani investigation
SportsIt’s opening day for the LA Dodgers, who are feeling the pressure amid an ongoing investigation into star Shohei Ohtani and costly acquisitions during the off-season.
Will the ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ boost LA Sparks ticket sales?
SportsBasketball star Cailin Clark signed with the Indiana Fever, but she’s elevating the entire WNBA. Will a rising interest in women’s basketball boost the LA Sparks?
Japanese American Dodgers fans have a little more to root for
SportsThe Japanese American community in LA’s South Bay is taking pride in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ star Japanese players this season.
A 1000 mile trek: Lessons in fortitude and healing from distance walker Raynor Winn
Health & WellnessBritish long-distance walker Raynor Winn describes her 1000 mile walk from Scotland to the south of England.
From radio waves to Olympics, Kareem Maddox shares his journey
SportsSouthern California’s Kareem Maddox, a former radio host and Princeton alum, will compete in 3x3 basketball for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics.
Amid UAW strike, what is Biden’s reputation with the labor movement?
PoliticsThe UAW strike provides another test for the president’s pro-union reputation. Plus, how will Congress respond to this week’s visit from Ukraine’s Zelensky?
Can GOP candidates close gap on Trump ahead of first caucus?
PoliticsAre Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis running for 2028? Plus, looming changes to Title IX are sparking intense debates over the future of women’s sports.
Queer rugby club is shattering perceptions of men in contact sports
LGBTQThe Los Angeles Rebellion gives queer men a platform to take competition seriously while finding their people.
Questions remain after Ohtani says ex-interpreter stole money
SportsLA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani said his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole millions to pay gambling debts. His story raises plausibility questions.