Mexico City Correspondent, and former Jerusalem Correspondent, for the Los Angeles Times; author of Hard Line: Life and Death on the US-Mexico Border, about US government efforts to stem illegal immigration
Ken Ellingwood on KCRW
More from KCRW
There’s 99% chance of COVID being aboard a plane, says doctor
TravelLA is experiencing another COVID surge. On an airplane of 50 passengers or in a restaurant of 20-30 diners, there’s a 90-99% chance that someone there has COVID, says Dr. Bob Wachter.
To infinity and beyond with JPL’s new director
ScienceLaurie Leshin, JPL’s new director, wants to explore the far reaches of space, find evidence of life on Mars, and make the institution more inclusive.
California climate rules won’t be undercut by Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say
Climate changeThe Supreme Court’s decision to limit federal environmental protection rules will have little-to-no effect on California’s carbon-reduction policies, according to experts — and state…
Abortion debate: What’s the future for both sides?
Health & WellnessLA has been preparing for more traveling patients seeking abortions. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates plan to now focus on states like California where the procedure remains legal.
That time the KKK tried to kill Paul Robeson
NationalJoel Whitney, the author of “Finks,” joins Robert Scheer to discuss a little-told episode in the socialist actor and singer’s life and why it’s seemingly been erased from our…
CA might legalize sports betting. Big risk for gambling addicts?
Business & EconomyTwo November ballot initiatives would legalize sports betting in California. It could provide a windfall for the state, but gambling addicts are worried.
1990s palm-sized skateboards draw new generation of fans, competitors
SportsFingerboards, the palm-sized skateboards you steer with your fingers, are tokens of 1990s nostalgia that’s gaining interest among a new generation of riders.
Queer prom is the LGBTQ safe space for teens without hate
Los AngelesLGBTQ teens can have a good time in a safe space at the annual Santa Monica High School Queer Prom without the fear of experiencing hate or discrimination.
Own a fraction of a home? Californians raise concerns
Housing & DevelopmentEmploying what it calls “fractional ownership” for second homes, real estate startup Pacaso has left communities scrambling to regulate its model.