Mike Downing

Deputy Chief at the Los Angeles Police Department and Commanding Officer of the Counter Terrorism Bureau

Guest

Deputy Chief at the Los Angeles Police Department and Commanding Officer of the Counter Terrorism Bureau

Mike Downing on KCRW

Michael Downing is Deputy Chief in charge of the LAPD’s Counter Terrorism Bureau .  In Washington last month, he told a congressional committee, there is “a vicious, amorphous and…

LAPD On Defensive Over "Muslim Mapping" Project

Michael Downing is Deputy Chief in charge of the LAPD’s Counter Terrorism Bureau .  In Washington last month, he told a congressional committee, there is “a vicious, amorphous and…

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

The Huntington Beach City Council is considering investigating the nonprofit Friends of Huntington Beach Library over campaign donations.

from KCRW Features

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

from Left, Right & Center

“ Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity ” opens today at the Skirball Cultural Center.

from KCRW Features

From meme coins to branded merch, President Trump has become marketer-in-chief, using his office to pad his personal wealth like few, if any, of his predecessors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Elon Musk says he's scaling back his work in Washington D.C. and returning to Tesla. He and DOGE had promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Trump’s attempts to freeze federal dollars for “sanctuary” jurisdictions were thwarted in court last week. Where is the battle headed?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Donald Trump influenced an election in Canada — could it happen elsewhere? Plus, what’s driving Trump’s approach to Ukraine?

from Left, Right & Center

Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty last year to bribery. Some supervisors say his plea deal with the federal government is too lenient.

from KCRW Features