British journalist, author of “How to Los Friends and Alienate People” and “The Sound of No Hands Clapping.” He is also a judge on “Top Chef.”
Toby Young on KCRW
More from KCRW
Will fractured GOP heal after a fight over Ukraine aid?
PoliticsWill the GOP be more unified following the passage of a new foreign aid bill? What could shifts in support for RFK mean for the election?
Prioritizing happiness in state laws is focus of new committee
PoliticsA committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.
Senate, state congressional races: Early primary results
PoliticsWith thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.
Trump takes no stakes-stance on abortion
PoliticsIs there anything about Trump’s abortion position for Joe Biden to capitalize on? Will Biden’s change of tune on Israel win him more supporters?
The immiseration of the American worker is a bipartisan political scam
Business & EconomyOn this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold’s new book, “Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the…
Free speech v. privacy: Limiting protests near homes in OC
Orange CountyThe cities of Irvine and Santa Ana failed to pass an ordinance that would have required protestors to stand at least 300 feet from private residences.
Anaheim teacher layoffs: Who stays, who goes?
Orange CountyHundreds of teachers are facing potential layoffs amid low enrollment and financial constraints at the Anaheim Union High School District.
Ray McGovern: One more presidential briefing with “President Scheer”
PoliticsRay McGovern, the 27-year CIA veteran who counseled seven presidents, joins host Robert Scheer in a Theatre of the Absurd reenactment of McGovern's historic role.
Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
PoliticsIncumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.