Laura Rozen

Al-Monitor

Guest

Laura Rozen is a correspondent for Al-Monitor, a new news outlet focused on the Middle East. She is a former reporter for Yahoo News, Politico, Foreign Policy, the Washington Monthly, National Journal and the American Prospect.

Laura Rozen on KCRW

Iran shot down a U.S. Navy drone today. Iranians claim the drone flew over Iran. The U.S. denies this, and says it was flying in international air space.

Iran shot down a U.S. drone, is military action looming?

Iran shot down a U.S. Navy drone today. Iranians claim the drone flew over Iran. The U.S. denies this, and says it was flying in international air space.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In 2015, the Obama Administration struck a landmark deal with Iran and other world powers to curtail the Iranian nuclear program.

Trump Administration takes a new hard line approach to Iran

In 2015, the Obama Administration struck a landmark deal with Iran and other world powers to curtail the Iranian nuclear program.

from To the Point

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the…

Why is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramifications

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the…

from To the Point

More from KCRW

In Jonathan Taplin’s new book, “The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars and Crypto," the internet innovation expert delves into…

from Scheer Intelligence

We tend to focus on new cookbooks, but older ones are a treasure trove of tastiness and history.

from Good Food

American historian, writer, professor and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz uses her studies on indigenous peoples’ history and her work with Palestinian diplomats and the United Nations…

from Scheer Intelligence

This Halloween, film critic William Bibbiani recommends Cat People, The Fly, Elvira: Mistress of Evil, Ghostwatch, and Over the Garden Wall.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

An estimated 3.8 million Californians owe more than $142 billion in student loans. Are you one of them? Here’s what you need to know when payments officially restart.

from KCRW Features

Unhoused Angelenos in temporary shelters will get priority for many city-funded affordable housing units — under policy shift enacted by Mayor Karen Bass.

from Greater LA

After Ohio’s recent vote to enshrine the right to have an abortion into the state’s constitution, host Robert Scheer dives deeper into one of the underappreciated and underreported…

from Scheer Intelligence

Reagan’s legacy loomed over this week’s GOP debate. But do candidates’ policies line up with his vision? Plus, Trump and Biden make their pitch to auto workers.

from Left, Right & Center

Which poll numbers should you pay attention to ahead of the presidential primary season? Plus, are there any viable third-party candidates for 2024’s election?

from Left, Right & Center