Justin Elliott is a reporter for ProPbulica. He is a former reporter for Salon.
Justin Elliott on KCRW
More from KCRW
Uber and Lyft want to exempt drivers from full employment protections
TransportationA California Supreme Court decision last year created a new test to determine whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor.
All the Presidents Lawyers: You asked, we answered
PoliticsListeners sent in their questions on impeachment, the meaning of a key word in Robert Mueller’s report, and whether Paul Manafort will get his ostrich jacket back if he’s pardoned.
Presidential hopeful Julian Castro on housing and immigration
Election 2020Julian Castro, former HUD secretary and former San Antonio Mayor, says his housing plan calls for a much greater investment to end homelessness by 2028.
Can Fake News Lead to Real War?
National“False flag” reports, even outright deceptions, have led to some of America’s longest wars. New technology makes another disastrous mistake more likely than ever.
Beto O'Rourke: rich people will have to allow poorer people to live closer to them
PoliticsFormer Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke says people cannot afford to live near where they work right now, so the country needs more federal funding for affordable housing, but it should…
Mapping the 2020 presidential candidates in LA
PoliticsThe 2020 presidential race has a crowded field of competitors, and many are making their way to Los Angeles for fundraisers, rallies, and other events. KCRW is tracking LA visits by…
Let’s call the whole thing off
NationalPresident Trump got ready to attack Iran and then, at the last minute, called it off.
Minimum wage increase goes into effect across parts of Los Angeles County
Los AngelesOver the past three years, the minimum wage has been going up annually. As of July 1, another hike will affect employers and employees across LA.