Maura Judkis

Washington Post

Guest

Reporter covering culture, food and the arts at the Washington Post.

Maura Judkis on KCRW

The face of America is changing — literally now that many people must wear masks outside their homes.

Masks are becoming fashion. What do they say about self-expression?

The face of America is changing — literally now that many people must wear masks outside their homes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

A higher minimum wage benefits fast food workers in an expensive state. It could also mean higher menu prices for customers, and tighter budgets for franchises.

from KCRW Features

Despite years of progress, California women make 89% of what men do for full-time work, according to a new report. The gap is worse for many women of color.

from KCRW Features

SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative deal with studios after 118 days on strike. Was the deal a win? What is in it? Plus, WBD and Disney earnings news.

from The Business

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine media mogul Byron Allen’s offer to acquire Paramount Global.

from The Business

Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at the big surprises revealed during Disney’s Q1 earnings call. They also dive into the announcement of ESPN, Warner Bros.

from The Business

Four years after the COVID pandemic made telecommuting a norm, Angelenos are getting lonely on the job. LA event organizers are now offering coworking pop-ups.

from KCRW Features

The Downtown LA gay bar Redline opened in 2015. Now it joins a long legacy of LGBTQ spaces that have closed in the city center.

from KCRW Features

SAG-AFTRA members ratify a three-year contract with studios. Plus, actors promote work post-strike, studios license content, and streamers bundle services.

from The Business

What will 2024 hold for Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Netflix, and mega-agencies CAA and Endeavor?

from The Business