Ethan Elkind
Host, Climate Break & Co-host, State of the BayA Bay Area native, Ethan is Director of the Climate Program at the UC Berkeley School of Law, with a joint appointment at the UCLA School of Law, where he researches and writes on policies to combat climate change. His book "Railtown" on the history of the modern Los Angeles Metro Rail system was published by University of California Press in January 2014. Ethan received his B.A. with honors from Brown University and graduated Order of the Coif from the UCLA School of Law. You can read his blog on ethanelkind.com.
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The Supreme Court’s new term includes cases on presidential power, voting rights, immigrants, campaign finance, and LGBTQ youth. -
In his new book, “A Thousand Ways to Die,” Trymaine Lee explores the generational impact of guns and gun violence on the Black experience in America. -
Gerrymandering expert David Daley says a handful of Democrats warned about the power of redistricting decades ago, but too many leaders ignored them. -
ICE agents are increasingly breaking people's car windows to make arrests. Student loan assistance is one incentive being used to recruit 10,000 new agents. -
Between Trump’s threats, tariffs, and Elon Musk, how's the overall EV industry doing? -
How will the Supreme Court rule on an important libel suit? Plus, Al Letson's new podcast is set to launch. -
We’ve seen this show before — it’s going to be policy whiplash. So how do we stay sane, and keep working for positive change in our country and our communities? -
One of the most devastating impacts of the fires will be on California’s home insurance market. -
Your CallBay Area food banks are sounding the alarm about rising food insecurity and a drop in donations. -
Your CallDaniel Lurie will face an $867 million budget deficit, which could spike to $1 billion if Trump decides to withhold federal funds promised to the city.
