Robert Righter

Southern Methodist University

Guest

Research Professor of History at Southern Methodist University and author of The Battle over Hetch Hetchy: America’s Most Controversial Dam and the Birth of Modern Environmentalism

Robert Righter on KCRW

The so-called Rim Fire on the edge of Yosemite National Park has scorched an area the size of Chicago near one of the world's natural wonders.

Rim Fire Approaches Hetch Hetchy Valley

The so-called Rim Fire on the edge of Yosemite National Park has scorched an area the size of Chicago near one of the world's natural wonders.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. Now - millions of Americans will lose access to abortion care.

from News Special Programming

Los Angeles voters have identified homelessness as the top issue in the election for LA’s next mayor.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA has been preparing for more traveling patients seeking abortions. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates plan to now focus on states like California where the procedure remains legal.

from Greater LA

The authors of “Let’s Agree to Disagree” offer a guide to fostering critical thinking and dialogue in a society that seems to have forgotten how to engage in either.

from Scheer Intelligence

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California.

from News Stories

The results of California’s primary elections suggest cannabis industry stakeholders want a balance between law enforcement and progressive criminal justice reforms.

from KCRW Features

Wildfire-prone communities can earn better insurance coverage and discounts if they work to prevent wildfires. But it takes time and money that some poorer places don’t have.

from Greater LA

There are parallels between the fight over airline regulations and today’s debate over gun safety, says journalist Brendan Koerner.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After several guilty pleas, prosecutors won a conviction in the first trial connected to a wide-ranging corruption scandal that has exposed the dark side of LA politics.

from KCRW Features