Editorial adviser to State Net Capitol Journal; former special West Coast correspondent and former West Coast Bureau Chief of the Washington Post; author of President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime and co-author of Reagan’s Disciple: George W. Bush’s Troubled Quest for a Presidential Legacy
Lou Cannon on KCRW
More from KCRW
San Quentin reimagined, COVID origin theory, Nowruz songs
NationalGov. Newsom wants to transform the state’s oldest prison — San Quentin — into a rehabilitation center inspired by prisons in Scandinavian countries like Norway.
Robert Luna: No more ‘us vs. them’ Sheriff’s Department mentality
LawRobert Luna takes charge of the LA Sheriff's Department amid concerns about crime, deputy gangs, and poor jail conditions. Can he turn the department around?
Behind the Scenes with City of Tents
HomelessnessMeet the creator and subjects of the powerful new podcast “City of Tents: Veterans Row.”
Will Trump be first president to be criminally indicted?
PoliticsWill Donald Trump be indicted over hush money payments to Stormy Daniels? Are liberals and conservatives far apart on climate? Should age matter for presidents?
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ co-creator talks career, making the limited series
Entertainment“Daisy Jones & The Six” co-writer and co-creator Scott Neustadter talks about his early career, writing book adaptations, and the making of the sprawling rock ‘n’ roll limited series…
Walgreens in abortion fight: Private companies can’t evade politics?
Business & EconomyPanelists discuss Walgreens’ decision to stop selling medication used to terminate a pregnancy in 21 states, the Supreme Court’s rising popularity, and drawing the line between free…
The tragic end of LA’s first celebrity restaurants
EntertainmentSassy comedian Thelma Todd and acclaimed director Preston Sturges had thriving second acts as restaurateurs — until they didn't.
Violinist Randall Goosby, Israel's political strife, naltrexone
NewsViolinist Randall Goosby rose to fame when he was 13 years old. Now he’s working to make classical music more inviting to other kids of color.
‘Skip the Small Talk’: Like speed dating but for making friends
Los AngelesAre you having a hard time making friends as an adult? Speed friending events are popping up across LA to help folks connect.