Professor of Journalism at the University of Southern California and Director of its Tomás Rivera Policy Institute; author of Strangers Among Us: Latino Lives in a Changing America and Writing Immigration: Scholars and Journalists in Dialogue; former Director of the Pew Hispanic Center
Roberto Suro on KCRW
More from KCRW
Biden faces new hurdles around immigration and son’s gun trial
PoliticsIs a Hunter Biden plea deal the best thing for his father’s campaign? Why has Joe Biden’s executive order upset pretty much everyone?
Senate Minority Leader McConnell — from power to resignation
PoliticsWhat lasting impact will Mitch McConnell leave on Senate leadership? Plus, will Biden or Trump change their tune on compromise at the border?
Women to take record number of seats in CA Legislature
PoliticsThis fall, women lawmakers are slated to make up the majority in the California Legislature — a historical first. They could lead on reproductive care and family leave.
VP Harris’ CA background could hurt her presidential bid
PoliticsWith Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the spotlight is on Vice President Kamala Harris. But her track record as CA attorney general may come under fire.
CA won’t have a woman senator for first time in 30 years
PoliticsAdam Schiff or Steve Garvey will become the state’s next senator. Abortion access and pay equity will fall more heavily under the purview of men in the Senate.
Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust
EducationInglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.
Cannabis is akin to Tylenol with codeine? DEA wants reclassification
CannabisThe U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency is recommending that cannabis be rescheduled as a less dangerous drug. California is preparing for the changes.
Rainy winters and sewage are worsening CA beach water quality
EnvironmentNonprofit Heal the Bay is out with its annual report card on water quality at CA beaches. It found that rainy winters may be making the ocean more toxic.
The best places to sip afternoon tea in LA
Food & DrinkLooking for scones, finger sandwiches, and loose leaf tea? Let these afternoon teas add a bit of fancy to your life.