Iain Watson

John C. Fremont was instrumental in California becoming a state. He was one of the first two senators. He was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.

Josh Barro, Megan McArdle and Dorian Warren talk about the worsening coronavirus pandemic in the US, Joe Biden’s economic platform and the possibility of a Third Reconstruction.

Karen Bass is among a new generation of leaders who have risen from South L.A.’s Community Coalition.

German authorities are investigating a series of death threats sent via email to politicians and other prominent figures.

In “ Rigged,” historian David Shimer documents both countries attempts to manipulate democracies abroad — and comes to some questionable conclusions

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about Mary Trump’s tell-all book, Roger Stone’s orders from the judge and whether Sidney Powell and Jay Clayton are good lawyers.

Ken White and Josh Barro discuss the legal fight over Mary Trump’s book and the buzz it’s created, Roger Stone’s attempts to stay out of prison, and more.

Josh Barro and Ken White discuss Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony in Congress, Michael Cohen’s release from prison, and whether the feds can restrict the First Amendment rights…

Professor Yolanda Pierce, Dean of the Howard University School of Divinity,  talks with KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian about the history and the legacy of the Black church and its connection…