White House reporter for the Washington Post and co-author of One Party Country: The Republican Plan for Dominance in the 21st Century; former national political correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and former White House correspondent for the Los Angeles Times
Peter Wallsten on KCRW
More from KCRW
Uprooted: Climate migration and scientist activism
EnvironmentJournalist Abraham Lustgarten and scientist-turned-activist Rose Abramoff discuss the impacts of climate research on human migratory patterns and activism.
Will the excitement about Kamala Harris be enough against Trump?
PoliticsJoe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. What is next for Harris as she contends for the White House? Plus, how might age verification laws change online privacy?
Ron Kovic: ‘A dangerous country: An American elegy’
PoliticsParalysis from the chest down as a result of serving in the U.S.
Will Trump punish political opponents if elected?
PoliticsAre Trump’s campaign promises a cause for concern? KCRW also discusses activism in journalism and the role of school vouchers in closing achievement gaps.
America’s prisons are slave labor factories
HistoryWhile the 13th Amendment is often revered for putting an end to American slavery, what many don’t realize is how it represented the middle of America’s continuous relationship with…
Will Alec Baldwin’s celeb status be a ‘wildcard’ in ‘Rust’ trial?
EntertainmentActor Alec Baldwin will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of his film “Rust” after months of complicated delays.
Guaranteed income: The first step towards guaranteeing human rights in America
PoliticsIn this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer is joined by author Natalie Foster, president and co-founder of the Economic Security Project, a network dedicated to…
Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election
PoliticsWill SCOTUS’ immunity ruling increase election stakes? Several states are bringing religion into education. LA’s mayor is pushing for a mask ban at protests.
Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel?
PoliticsAre threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.