Melanie Mason

politics reporter, LA Times

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Reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering state government and politics in Sacramento

Melanie Mason on KCRW

As the House Select Committee continues its probe into the January 6 insurrection, KCRW looks at a key figure in then-President Donald Trump’s attempt to stay in power: John Eastman.

John Eastman: From credible scholar to alleged insurrection planner

As the House Select Committee continues its probe into the January 6 insurrection, KCRW looks at a key figure in then-President Donald Trump’s attempt to stay in power: John Eastman.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW talks about Kamala Harris’ family history, influences, and rise in politics — with Melanie Mason, who’s covering the 2020 presidential campaign for the LA Times.

Kamala Harris’ backstory and who influenced her policy views

KCRW talks about Kamala Harris’ family history, influences, and rise in politics — with Melanie Mason, who’s covering the 2020 presidential campaign for the LA Times.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Six women told the LA Times that Bocanegra did things like grope them, kiss them, and ask for dates repeatedly.

CA Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra faces sexual harassment allegations

Six women told the LA Times that Bocanegra did things like grope them, kiss them, and ask for dates repeatedly.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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