Henry Weinstein

Professor of Law and Journalism, UC Irvine

Guest

Professor of Law and Journalism at the University of California-Irvine; former legal affairs writer for the Los Angeles Times

Henry Weinstein on KCRW

For five years, California has spent $137 million a year to maintain death row, without executing a single inmate. Death Row now has more than 700 inmates.

California Faces More Delays in Restarting Executions

For five years, California has spent $137 million a year to maintain death row, without executing a single inmate. Death Row now has more than 700 inmates.

from Which Way, L.A.?

The "deal from Hell" is what Sam Zell calls his purchase of the  Tribune Company , including the  Los Angeles Times .  BusinessWeek magazine calls is " one of the most disastrous  the…

Sam Zell's Deal from Hell

The "deal from Hell" is what Sam Zell calls his purchase of the Tribune Company , including the Los Angeles Times .  BusinessWeek magazine calls is " one of the most disastrous the…

from Which Way, L.A.?

The  and the   Daily News   have reduced the size of their newsrooms.  The Long Beach Independent has become a bureau of the   Daily Breeze  .

Buyouts Gut the Los Angeles Times

The and the Daily News have reduced the size of their newsrooms. The Long Beach Independent has become a bureau of the Daily Breeze .

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

In Tuesday’s debate, Republican Steve Garvey and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff tried to use Donald Trump against each other. They’re vying to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But for years, he’s been trying to change his party’s stance on climate change.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Many of former President Trump’s Cabinet members and executive branch staffers from his first administration have publicly disavowed him.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

from KCRW Features

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees face off for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday. KCRW breaks down how much it costs to attend.

from KCRW Features

Voters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.

from KCRW Features

The final campaign days are here. How are early voters affecting candidate strategies? Plus, the panel discusses how abortion rights may change the Nevada battleground.

from Left, Right & Center

The LA Local News Initiative raised almost $15 million to help journalists tackle specific community-driven stories that often get overlooked.

from KCRW Features

A 165-page court filing unsealed on Wednesday outlines special counsel Jack Smith's new strategy to cast Donald Trump's actions on January 6 as those of a private citizen and not a…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand