Staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor
Patrik Jonsson on KCRW
More from KCRW
The latest on insurrection at US Capitol
PoliticsIn Washington D.C. today, at Donald Trump’s urging, thousands of people protested the results of the November election. A mob stormed the U.S.
SoCal lawmakers recount unprecedented assault on US Capitol
PoliticsLawmakers from Southern California took to Twitter and to the phone lines to let their constituents know they were okay and to condemn Wednesday’s violent insurrection at the U.S.
Trump is first president to be impeached twice
PoliticsToday the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for inciting an insurrection against the federal government. Ten Republicans broke party ranks to vote in favor.
Why it takes so long to get unemployment in California
Business & EconomyHundreds of thousands of California workers have applied for unemployment benefits, are eligible to receive them, but still haven’t been paid.
What it’s like getting vaccinated at Dodger Stadium
CoronavirusDodger Stadium went from the world’s largest COVID-19 testing site to the country’s largest vaccination site. It has the capacity to give shots to 12,000 patients per day.
Jeff Daniels: ‘The Comey Rule’
ArtsThis week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy-award winning actor Jeff Daniels.
The pro-Trump mob at the Capitol
PoliticsJosh Barro talks with Left, Right & Center panelists Lanhee Chen and K.