Veteran journalist who writes for the New York Times, USA Today and Harpers; author of China, Inc: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World and Shock of Gray: The Aging of the World's Population and How it Pits Young against Old, Child against Parent, Worker against Boss, Company against Rival, and Nation against Nation; former floor trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Ted Fishman on KCRW
More from KCRW
“Never Again” must apply to the the genocide of the Palestinians
PoliticsJordan Elgrably reminds people of the crucial stories behind those being bombarded daily in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s speech betrays historic Jewish values
PoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.
UC workers consider strike over campus protest crackdown
EducationA potential strike over the UC administration's response to pro-Palestinian protests echoes campus movements of the past.
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.
Should Netanyahu’s raid on Al Jazeera shift US’ view of Israel?
PoliticsAre threats to a free press signs of bigger issues in Israel? Did Kristi Noem risk a shot at becoming VP to troll the left? Plus, we discuss bias in political satire.
NATO: From Cold War defensive coalition to global military behemoth
PoliticsThe 75th anniversary celebrating the creation of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, creates an opportunity for those in the war machine to double down their commitment to…
Ron Kovic: ‘A dangerous country: An American elegy’
PoliticsParalysis from the chest down as a result of serving in the U.S.
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.
Will Trump punish political opponents if elected?
PoliticsAre Trump’s campaign promises a cause for concern? KCRW also discusses activism in journalism and the role of school vouchers in closing achievement gaps.