Director of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, from which Uber has hired away dozens of engineers and experts
Martial Hebert on KCRW
More from KCRW
Making sense of an unpeaceful transition of power
PoliticsThe peaceful transition of power for the first time in US history appeared to hang in the balance this week.
LA businesses: Here's what you need to know about Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal
Business & EconomyImmediate financial relief topped Governor Gavin Newsom's wishlist in an ambitious $227 billion spending plan he released Friday for the upcoming fiscal year.
Californians going to Biden’s inauguration in DC — KCRW wants to hear from you
PoliticsPresident-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on January 20 in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Karen Bass on insurrection in DC and what’s next
PoliticsAfter a mob of Trump supporters entered the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, many people are concerned about what the remaining weeks of Trump’s presidency will bring.
Facebook and Twitter go tough on Trump after US Capitol assault
HollywoodFacebook has banned President Trump, at least until his term is over. Twitter issued a 12-hour suspension of his account on Wednesday.
Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris’ Senate seat
CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom has named Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ Senate seat. He’ll be California’s first Latino U.S. Senator.
Trump’s second impeachment: How California Congress members voted
PoliticsAmong California’s Congressional delegation, all Democrats voted for impeachment, and all Republicans, except David Valadao, voted against impeachment.
Science's race against COVID
Science & TechnologyLA, San Diego, and Riverside counties have run out of ICU space at their hospitals. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are still ballooning.