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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We're discussing media coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the future of US-Iran talks, and the $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. merger. -
The Trump administration, which has allocated more than $11 billion for new barriers, is rapidly erecting walls with no regard to environmental laws or land protections. -
The outbreak of a rare and deadly strain of the Ebola virus has already sickened over 1,000 people and killed over 200, according to the World Health Organization. -
California state Senator Scott Wiener has a 15-year record in government. What do you want to know about his record and what he would do if he wins Pelosi's seat? -
In her new book, journalist Beth Gardiner reveals how Big Oil is investing billions to increase plastic production, despite the immense health and environmental risks. -
I believe we are better off when we can understand an opposing point of view and absorb new information. It’s also better radio in my view. Interviews are usually more engaging when guests have to field tough questions. It gives them – and listeners - a chance to justify and perhaps clarify their beliefs. -
As interest in electric vehicles grows, the Trump administration's actions are destroying the market. What impact will this have on production and competition? -
The US and Iran have reached an agreement for a two week ceasefire as more than 70 Democratic lawmakers call for Trump’s removal after his threats to annihilate Iran. -
The festival, which features films about the blue heart of our planet, runs from April 10-12 at the Cowell Theater in the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. -
The Lever reports that Trump’s removal of Nicolás Maduro could tilt international court proceedings and provide a windfall to corporate plaintiffs.
