Kevin Young

poet and author of “Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News”

Guest

Kevin Young on KCRW

We consider the history of misinformation. A new book called “Bunk” explores America’s relationship to hoaxes, plagiarists, fakery and facts.

Why the hoax is a particularly American phenomenon

We consider the history of misinformation. A new book called “Bunk” explores America’s relationship to hoaxes, plagiarists, fakery and facts.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

A Minnesota state representative and her husband were killed over the weekend. What’s driving the increase in American political violence?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As immigration raids continue across Southern California, there’s growing concern that federal agents may be targeting U.S. citizens based on their skin color.

from KCRW Features

Several civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE agents are targeting people based on race and holding them in “deplorable” conditions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Congress may be cutting hundreds of billions from Medicaid over the next decade. That could have massive implications for Angelenos, whether they’re on Medicaid or not.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Six months after the deadly Eaton Fire, residents are still dealing with a lasting wound: collective trauma.

from KCRW Features

In a 6-3 ruling today, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning some medical treatments for transgender minors. The decision could have broad implications nationwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In May, the Trump administration said it would revoke student visas from some Chinese nationals. Now some LA Chinese students feel vulnerable and unsure about their future.

from KCRW Features

Is there a major shift on Capitol Hill, or are things working the way they always have? Plus, a SCOTUS ruling raises questions about parents’ rights.

from Left, Right & Center

The Salton Sea is shrinking, which is harming both humans and birds. A plan to create pop-up wetlands may help both.

from KCRW Features