Seva Gunitsky is an associate professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Toronto. He is author of Aftershocks: Great Powers and Domestic Reforms in the Twentieth Century.
Seva Gunitsky on KCRW
More from KCRW
Crime is up on LA Metro. Will more police presence help?
TransportationLA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.
Trump hoping to grab major cash in CA after felony conviction
PoliticsAfter his felony conviction, Donald Trump wants to secure a lot of cash from tech and business sector donors at three fundraisers in California this week.
Biden, Trump set to face off in debates as presidential race tightens
PoliticsWhat are the key takeaways from new election polling? Should Democrats be worried about protests at this summer’s convention?
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?
Biden attempts to smooth over a rough week with NATO presser
PoliticsWhere does the Biden campaign stand following the NATO summit? The RNC debuts a new party platform. Plus, Alabama faces questions about forced prison labor.
An air show settlement raises questions of legality in OC
Orange CountyOrange County officials want the state to investigate a settlement that expanded subsidies for the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach.
Affordable housing? ‘I would not be able to live there’
Housing & DevelopmentNeighborhood concerns over new housing, including evictions, are spurring the latest changes to Mayor Bass’ signature affordable housing policy, Executive Directive 1.
Inflation is top of mind for voters ahead of first presidential debate
PoliticsWhat does polling get wrong about voters’ concerns? A new measure in North Dakota sets age limits for Congress members. Plus, KCRW previews next week’s presidential debate.
Bel Air homeowners vow to kill Westside commuter subway
TransportationMetro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.