Robert Shrum

director of the Center for the Political Future at University of Southern California

Guest

Director of USC’s Center for the Political Future; former political strategist.

Robert Shrum on KCRW

During Trump’s remaining 13 days in the White House, more Democratic lawmakers are calling for him to be removed from office.

13 days left in Trump’s presidency: What the nation could see

During Trump’s remaining 13 days in the White House, more Democratic lawmakers are calling for him to be removed from office.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Several weeks ago, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned his company about the risks that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would pose for their bottom line.

The responsibility of Facebook and social media in the 2020 election

Several weeks ago, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned his company about the risks that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would pose for their bottom line.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More from KCRW

Mayor Karen Bass’s efforts to shelter unhoused Angelenos is scaling up fast. But some participants say the rollout has been messy and confusing. There’s no Oscar for Best Location.

from Greater LA

Two California lawmakers want to ban the use of police dogs to arrest or apprehend suspects. A historian shares the history of dogs in law enforcement.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss President Biden’s visit to Ukraine and its future in NATO, the Supreme Court cases around social media content moderation, and the four-day work week.

from Left, Right & Center

Despite war and pandemic, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof finds good news in a “stunning” decline of worldwide poverty and “extraordinary” improvements in child mortality.

from To the Point

After a year of war and carnage in Ukraine, the fighting continues, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

from Scheer Intelligence

The Iran-Saudi deal spells trouble for U.S. hegemony but potentially a new chapter of peace and prosperity in a deeply troubled world.

from Scheer Intelligence

The use of the century old Espionage Act in the Julian Assange case continues to set the chilling precedent of a bleak future in American journalism, a precedent that endangers even…

from Scheer Intelligence

The department told CalMatters it can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police…

from News Stories

Panelists discuss the origins of COVID-19 and misinformation, national implications of Chicago’s mayoral race, and why both political parties should stop freaking out.

from Left, Right & Center