Jason Furman

Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Guest

Jason Furman is an economist and professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He is a former top economic advisor to President Obama.

Jason Furman on KCRW

At the beginning of the week, President Trump said his authority was total. Now, he’s saying it's the governors' call when to reopen the economy.

Total authority? Not really

At the beginning of the week, President Trump said his authority was total. Now, he’s saying it's the governors' call when to reopen the economy.

from Left, Right & Center

And a continuing government shutdown.

New year, new Congress

And a continuing government shutdown.

from Left, Right & Center

...And you probably slept through both.

The Olympics Open, The Government Shuts

...And you probably slept through both.

from Left, Right & Center

More from KCRW

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow cities to ban people from sleeping outdoors presents a major shift in the perception of poverty and homelessness in the U.S.

from Scheer Intelligence

The latest Thursday broadcast of All Things Considered.

from All Things Considered

What are the key takeaways from new election polling? Should Democrats be worried about protests at this summer’s convention?

from Left, Right & Center

LA Mayor Karen Bass says the Supreme Court’s decision to allow bans on homeless encampments could lead to mass incarceration. Will it change the city’s strategy?

from KCRW Features

The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

from KCRW Features

Hundreds of teachers are facing potential layoffs amid low enrollment and financial constraints at the Anaheim Union High School District.

from KCRW Features

Santa Ana voters will decide whether to extend voting rights in city elections to non-U.S. citizens in November.

from KCRW Features

With Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the spotlight is on Vice President Kamala Harris. But her track record as CA attorney general may come under fire.

from KCRW Features

Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. What is next for Harris as she contends for the White House? Plus, how might age verification laws change online privacy?

from Left, Right & Center