Moscow Bureau Chief for the Washington Post
Michael Birnbaum on KCRW
More from KCRW
The art and historical legacy of Juneteenth
Race & EthnicityFor African Americans, June 19 (Juneteenth) is both a celebration of freedom and an occasion of somber remembrance.
Kamala Harris, Guatemala, and what’s driving the migrant crisis
PoliticsVice President Kamala Harris visited Central America this week. She told would-be migrants in Guatemala “do not come” (to the U.S.), which drew criticism from progressive democrats.
The second American Revolution: A work in progress
PoliticsThe second American Revolution: A work in progress
Recall threats and turf fights heat up over LA homelessness
HomelessnessPolitical fallout is mounting as LA grapples with how to house its many residents living on the streets.
Gun violence in California: KQED statewide special
PoliticsIt’s been two weeks since a gunman in San Jose reported to work, opened fire, and killed nine people before killing himself.
Will delivery drones be a thing? A fight for LA’s skies is brewing
Science & TechnologySome of the world’s largest corporations like Amazon, Walmart, Google, and UPS are all looking into using drones to deliver small packages.
Secret Congress
NationalJosh Barro speaks with Liz Bruenig and Ross Douthat about the Biden’s trip to Europe.
What to expect when California fully reopens on June 15. Spoiler: Most pandemic rules are going away
CoronavirusOn June 15, the Golden State is saying goodbye to many of the regulations that have shaped daily life for the last pandemic year.
Santa Monica lawmaker says 1991 hate-filled letter could help fight racism today
Race & EthnicitySanta Monica has a reputation as a paradise for lefties. But the city isn’t exactly welcoming to Latinos.