Stephen Hess

Brookings Institution

Guest

Senior fellow emeritus in the Governmental Studies Program of the Brookings Institution and  Distinguished Professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University; former White House staffer under Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon, and adviser to then-Presidents Ford and Carter; author of What Do We Do Now?: A Work Book for the President-elect and American Political Cartoons: The Evolution of a National Identity, 1754 – 2010

Stephen Hess on KCRW

Political gridlock is pushing Washington closer to financial catastrophe if the two parties can't agree to raise the debt ceiling by August 2.

Political Gridlock and the Fight over the Consumer Watchdog Agency

Political gridlock is pushing Washington closer to financial catastrophe if the two parties can't agree to raise the debt ceiling by August 2.

from Which Way, L.A.?

The debt ceiling and deficit aren't the only issues subject to partisan gridlock in Congress. Last year, with majorities in both houses of Congress, Democrats passed finance reform .

Political Gridlock and the Fight over the Consumer Watchdog Agency

The debt ceiling and deficit aren't the only issues subject to partisan gridlock in Congress. Last year, with majorities in both houses of Congress, Democrats passed finance reform .

from To the Point

<p>As many Americans take the opportunity sleep in or head to the mall for a little shopping on this Presidents' Day, the mood at the White House may be considerably less…

Has President Obama Failed to Match the Potential of Candidate Obama?

<p>As many Americans take the opportunity sleep in or head to the mall for a little shopping on this Presidents' Day, the mood at the White House may be considerably less…

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

An exhibit at the Central Library in downtown collects memorabilia of LA social groups — from scuba divers to microscope lovers — for a glimpse into the many ways Angelenos make…

from Greater LA

Mayoral candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass defend their plans of quickly moving tens of thousands of unhoused people indoors if elected.

from Greater LA

Have questions about a statewide proposition? Or want to know more about a candidate’s platform? We want to hear from you.

from Greater LA

Former New York Times and Washington Post Media Critic Margaret Sullivan says America faces a threat to democracy.

from To the Point

Donald Trump is running for president for the third time. His Tuesday announcement is widely seen as an attempt to shield himself from criminal and civil investigations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The birth rate is the lowest it’s been in U.S. history. Meanwhile, climate change is a growing reason why Gen Zers and millennials are not having kids.

from Greater LA

It could take weeks to get official results of the midterms. KCRW looks at where candidates stand in key California House races, and the battles for LA’s next mayor and sheriff.

from Greater LA

Under Elon Musk’s new leadership, Twitter has been delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and has introduced new changes. Some users are leaving the platform in response.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How Democrats, their pro-war Republican cohorts and the media canceled the U.S. Senate campaign of ex Marine and US foreign policy official Matthew Hoh.

from Scheer Intelligence