Fellow at Harvard University’s Carr Center on Human Rights and a leading expert on the Taliban, the Pashtun tribes and Afghan politics; author of Reconciliation in Afghanistan; UN envoy to Kabul during the Taliban regime
Michael Semple on KCRW
More from KCRW
LA DA debate: What to know about contenders vying to unseat Gascon
PoliticsThe ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.
Israeli-Hamas war: Orange County urged to take a stand
Orange CountySome activists want Orange County officials to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while others say it’s a foreign problem and shouldn’t be handled locally.
Does Zionism lead to genocide?
PoliticsIn this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer and The Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal contextualize the events of Oct.
Is an American parliament the answer to our rotting democracy?
PoliticsOn this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast, host Robert Scheer welcomes Maxwell L.
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.
Can the media get election coverage right this time around?
PoliticsHow should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?
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 district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
PoliticsThough votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.
Border access dispute raises tensions over immigration deal
PoliticsWill the U.S. response to an attack on troops in Jordan prevent wider conflict? Can state and federal officials resolve a dispute over border access in Texas?