Ken Richardson

Hughes Aircraft

Guest

Former president of the Hughes Aircraft Company and author of Hughes after Howard: The Untold Story

 

Ken Richardson on KCRW

Founded in 1932 by Howard Hughes — pilot, entrepreneur, movie mogul and ladies' man, the Hughes Aircraft Company became America's number one defense contractor.

Recollections of Hughes Aircraft, Innovative American Company

Founded in 1932 by Howard Hughes — pilot, entrepreneur, movie mogul and ladies' man, the Hughes Aircraft Company became America's number one defense contractor.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.

from KCRW Features

The tobacco-free nicotine pouch Zyn has been in short supply all summer. How did flavored pouches become the hottest nic fix?

from KCRW Features

SoCal is bracing for a blistering heat wave over the next few days. What can cities like LA and Phoenix do to adapt to extreme temperatures amid climate change?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fast casual chicken joint Koo Koo Roo is back. The restaurant announced its return to the LA dining scene on Instagram on Tuesday.

from KCRW Features

Cucumbers are a perfect foil for condiments of all kinds, so it’s not surprising that TikTok’s cucumber king, Logan Moffitt, is going viral with every cucumber salad recipe he posts.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

While most voters know Kamala Harris is the vice president, polling suggests few know much more about her.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will shifts in the Democratic agenda leave progressives out in the cold? KCRW discusses the DNC. Plus, can labor laws for minors balance safety and opportunity?

from Left, Right & Center

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

from KCRW Features