Professor of history at Harvard University and author of The War on Alcohol: Prohibition and the Rise of the American State
Lisa McGirr on KCRW
More from KCRW
Meet the Southern California finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
Food & DrinkWith only four finalists, culled from 18 semi-finalists, Southern California did not have a good year.
“The banning of TikTok is an attack on the free market”
PoliticsOn this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…
Free speech v. privacy: Limiting protests near homes in OC
Orange CountyThe cities of Irvine and Santa Ana failed to pass an ordinance that would have required protestors to stand at least 300 feet from private residences.
"LatinoLand": Complex, resilient and powerful
Race & EthnicityAuthor Marie Arana, former book editor and columnist for the Washington Post and the inaugural literary director of the Library of Congress, joins today’s episode of Scheer…
7 essential St. Patrick's Day recipes
Food & DrinkForget green beer. Stick to corned beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and delicious cabbage.
How OC changes without Katie Porter in Senate
Orange CountyKatie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.
BONUS: Arielle Johnson talks Flavorama (Extended Interview)
Food & DrinkArielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.
The science of flavor, the taste of tap water, Asian vegetarian
Food & DrinkExplaining how taste and smell interact, why smell is related to emotion, and the patterns of flavor, Arielle Johnson chases deliciousness by taking science and making it fashion.
Do Californians have the right to a clean environment?
CaliforniaCA Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s Green Amendment would ensure Californians have the right to clean air and water. Would it bring real changes?