Senior fellow at the Century Foundation, a progressive think-tank, author of The Remedy: Class, Race and Affirmative Action, Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools, Unions, Race, and Democracy, and All Together Now: Creating Middle-Class Schools through Public School Choice
Richard Kahlenberg on KCRW
More from KCRW
Trump tests limits of presidential powers with contentious first week
PoliticsAre Trump and Biden setting a dangerous precedent through their use of pardons? Will Congress retake its power to check the White House?
Will Trump’s ABC lawsuit put pressure on the media?
PoliticsShould media outlets be concerned about free press under Trump? What were the biggest stories of the year? Plus, the panel answers questions from listeners.
Has the noise of Trump’s first month covered up a lack of sound policy?
PoliticsWhich news headlines are worth the worry? If Democrats want to raise the alarms on Trump, they’ll have to communicate. Plus, KCRW takes listener questions.
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protests shake up OC and LA
ImmigrationHundreds gathered in immigrant-dense Santa Ana to protest the Trump administration’s deportation plans after a similar movement closed the 101 freeway in Downtown LA.
Immigrant kids to get stronger protections in OC
Orange CountyAmid the Trump administration’s ramped-up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen protections for children whose parents…
Will Trump’s power go unchecked?
PoliticsDonald Trump flexed presidential powers during his address to Congress. But did punishing Ukraine weaken America’s image? Plus, KCRW analyzes how Democrats could gain influence.
LA’s religious groups empower immigrants amid deportations
ImmigrationReligious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.
Jesse Eisenberg on finding the humor in ‘A Real Pain’; FCC battles CBS over Kamala Harris interview transcript
EntertainmentThe FCC has published the raw transcript of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris following Donald Trump’s claims of CBS commiting “election interference.”
Trump sours on Zelensky amid US talks with Russia
PoliticsDonald Trump points fingers at Volodymyr Zelensky about the war with Russia. Should the president take accountability for the DOJ? Plus, how valuable are political rallies?