John "Rick" MacArthur
Publisher, Harper's magazine
Publisher of Harper's magazine; author of The Selling of Free Trade: NAFTA, Washington, and the Subversion of American Democracy and You Can't Be President: The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America
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President Obama and the Search for Common Ground
There was bloody violence on the streets of Tehran today as police clubbed, gassed and possibly even shot at some 200 demonstrators.
Jun. 24, 2009 from Which Way, L.A.?
President Obama and the Effort to Find Common Ground
Yesterday, President Obama toughened his language against political repression by the government of Iran. Today, more bloody violence is being reported.
Jun. 24, 2009 from To the Point
Will Last Night's Debate Make a Difference?
In Cleveland, Ohio Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton zeroed in on each other and the economy, with special focus on the North American Free Trade Agreement , but…
Feb. 27, 2008 from To the Point
Weed is inflation-proof. Its harvest value still fell in 2022
A retail bottleneck has pushed the cannabis crop value down in California. A handful of marijuana measures recently approved by voters may change that.
Nov. 18 from KCRW Features
Lensa AI: Reinforcing old beauty standards, sexualizing women's bodies?
Lensa AI allows users to upload selfies and transforms them into fantastical portraits. Some women say it's returning sexualized versions of their photos.
Dec. 14 from Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Adam Schiff on DOJ accountability and bad blood with Kevin McCarthy
Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff discusses potential criminal charges against Donald Trump, plus his relationship with Kevin McCarthy, and his serious consideration of a Senate run.
This LA native produces music for J. Lo, Mary J. Blige. Meet Rogét Chahayed
Rogét Chahayed's work is nominated for six Grammys this year, including Album of the Year for Mary J. Blige's "Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)."
Some unhoused Angelenos are now 'Inside Safe.' But will they get permanent homes?
Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" initiative has brought more than 100 unhoused people into shelters. But how fast permanent housing will materialize?
Is Democracy at risk with Russia's war on Ukraine?
Panelists discuss the current state of Russia's war against Ukraine, how democracy is shifting across the globe, and the legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Nov. 25 from Left, Right & Center
Can Bob Iger right the Disney ship?
Disney's board of directors has ousted Bob Chapek. Former CEO and Executive Chairman Bob Iger will replace him.
Nov. 21 from Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Americans don't trust institutions. Does that weaken democracy?
Panelists discuss Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party, what a plot to overthrow the government in Germany has in common with America's far right and how social media…
Dec. 16 from Left, Right & Center
Ex-CIA Agent John Kiriakou: The Deep State's Attack on Dissent Beginning With MLK
The FBI, CIA, NSA and other agencies have historically exploited their power but their limits appear boundless in the modern age.
Jan. 20 from Scheer Intelligence