California Assemblyman of Huntington Beach, former Huntington Beach Mayor.
Matthew Harper on KCRW
More from KCRW
‘Problemista’: Funny, surrealist look at US immigration system
NewsIn “Problemista,” a Salvadoran immigrant longs to become a toy designer when he arrives in New York. The challenges of getting a U.S. work visa threaten his dreams.
Plans for Rafah offensive could divide Netanyahu and US Democrats
PoliticsHow will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?
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.
New music from aging pop stars: Do audiences want it?
NewsAging pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake are promoting new albums. Are audiences interested in new material, or just hoping they'll bring sexy back?
Trump takes no stakes-stance on abortion
PoliticsIs there anything about Trump’s abortion position for Joe Biden to capitalize on? Will Biden’s change of tune on Israel win him more supporters?
Prioritizing happiness in state laws is focus of new committee
PoliticsA committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.
LA nonprofit puts banned LGBTQ books in school libraries
NewsThe group Open Books is giving what it calls “LGBTQ+ affirming literature” to public schools, including every elementary campus in the LAUSD.
Mayor Bass is hopeful that Olympics will push LA to solve homelessness
NewsKaren Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.
Can CA aquariums restore sea otter populations in the wild?
NewsThe Monterey Bay Aquarium has been fostering abandoned sea otter pups for release into the wild.