Podcast appearances and mentions of Patt Morrison

In this thought-provoking episode of America at a Crossroads, Wesleyan University President Michael Roth joins Patt Morrison, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, for a timely conversation on the role of higher education in American democracy.

Douglas Brinkley is a Professor of History at Rice University, a CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He has received seven honorary doctorates in American Studies. He has authored more than 25 books, including several highly acclaimed presidential biographies. Six of his books were named New York Times “Notable Books of the Year” and seven became New York Times bestsellers. The New York Historical Society selected Brinkley as their official U.S. Presidential Historian. He is on the Board of Trustees at Brevard College and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library. He is a member of the Century Association, Council of Foreign relations and James Madison Council on the Library of Congress. 

Join legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patt Morrison for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the future of the American justice system. As political pressures mount and public trust wavers, they explore whether our legal institutions can withstand today's unprecedented challenges.

Join Haaretz Editor-in-Chief Aluf Benn in conversation with Patt Morrison for a critical discussion on Israel's ongoing crisis. As part of the America at a Crossroads Israel in Crisis Briefing series, Benn provides expert analysis on the latest developments in Israel, including military strategy, political shifts, and regional tensions.From the impact of the war in Gaza to the evolving relationship between Israel and the United States, this briefing delivers key insights into the challenges facing Israel today.Aluf Benn has been the Editor in Chief of Haaretz, the longest running newspaper currently in print in Israel, since 2011. Haaretz is now published in both Hebrew and English. Aluf Benn holds an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a degree from Tel Aviv University. At Haaretz, Benn has served as an investigative reporter and head of the news division. His articles have been published in a variety of international newspapers, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs and Newsweek. 

In this week's America at a Crossroads conversation, legal expert and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins award-winning journalist Patt Morrison to explore the evolving challenges facing the American justice system.From the increasing politicization of the courts to the resilience of democratic institutions, Vance and Morrison discuss how legal norms are being tested and what it means for the future of justice in the U.S.

Today on AirTalk, we're going over the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. What is a Wildlife-Urban Interface and how are the people who live in those areas affected by wildfires? While Northern California may be the first to come to mind when you think of the Gold Rush, down here in the south there is plenty of gold mining history. Patt Morrison of the LA Times is here to give us the details. In recent months, the coffee industry giant Starbucks has made many changes to its business practices. We're looking at what those changes might signify about the future of the company. Did you know that the music you hear in public spaces is likely curated? We're looking into how they use music to make you buy. Today on AirTalk: Local impacts of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China (0:15) Do you live in a Wildlife-Urban Interface? Find out. (17:50) SoCal History: Gold mining (31:15) Changes to Starbucks' business practices (51:30) Could there be a nuclear energy revival in CA? (1:11:32) The careful curation of music in public spaces (1:22:13)

Today on AirTalk, President Biden bans offshore drilling in most federal waters, and Trump vows to undo it. We're covering the new California laws that will go into effect in 2025. An author discusses her new book telling the story of how four female physicists who escaped Nazi Germany. Patt Morrison of the LA Times will outline the history of West LA's Veterans Affairs campus and give an update on the dispute over the land the campus sits on. The U.S. Surgeon General called for a cancer risk label on alcohol, we'll tell you why. What popular words from 2024 are you sick of? Call and let us know. Today on AirTalk: Biden bans offshore drilling, Trump vows to undo (0:15) New CA laws in 2025 (11:36) The female physicists who escaped Nazi Germany (35:03) The history of Veteran Affairs West LA (51:22) Surgeon General calls for cancer risk label on alcohol (1:07:43) Words to leave in 2024 (1:26:16)

During this America at a Crossroads program, Patt Morrison, veteran LA Timescolumnist and winner of a Pulitzer, many Golden Mikes and multiple EmmyAwards, will engage January 6 Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn in conversationabout the January 6 insurrection. Dunn has been one of the most prominent andessential voices regarding the truth of what happened in and around the Capitolon January 6.Harry Anthony Dunn served in the United States Capitol Police and was one of many police officers present during the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. During the attack, Dunn was stationed outside the Capitol. Once the Capitol was breached, Dunn was called inside to guard a stairwell with injured officers and to guard Speaker Pelosi's office. He interacted with rioters extensively that day. Officer Dunn testified in front of the House Select January 6 Committee. He also testified at the 2022 trial of the Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy for their actions relating to the Capitol attack. Dunn's heroic conduct on January 6 earned him a Congressional Gold Medal.Officer Dunn recently wrote a NY Times best-selling memoir entitled Standing MyGround which has been called a “must-read.”This is sure to be a stimulating and informative hour intended to provide insight into the insurrection from the perspective of someone whose fists were bloodied and whose life was threatened on that dark day.

BOB SHRUM AND MICHAEL MURPHY are arguably amongst the mostrespected and experienced political analysts and pundits of our time.Both have extensive experience working on numerous presidentialcampaigns over the past many decades. In conversation with PattMorrison of the LA Times, who has won the Pulitzer, six Emmys and adozen Golden Mike awards, Bob and Mike will share their honest andalways insightful thoughts and predictions about the upcomingelections.Bob, a Democratic consultant, consulted to the George McGovern,Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy, to the Gore-Lieberman and Kerry-Edwardscampaigns. He strategized 30 winning Senate campaigns, 8 winninggubernatorial campaigns, and for scores of winning mayoralcampaigns in every major city in America. Currently, Bob is theDirector of the Center for the Political Future and the Carmen H. andLouis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics at the University ofSouthern California (USC).Mike, a Republican consultant, consulted to John McCain, MittRomney, Jeb Bush, Tommy Thompson, Arnold Schwarzenegger,Christie Whitman, and many more at all levels of government. Mike, avocal critic of MAGA and Donald Trump, is Co-Director of the USCCenter for the Political Future.

Aside from being America's most prolific, acclaimed, and respecteddocumentary film maker, Ken Burns is an astute observer ofAmerican political life, both past and present. Known for his doggedcommitment to pursuing the truth through locating and uncoveringprimary source documents, Ken Burns has had dramatic influencenot only as the greatest documentarian of the day, but also as aninfluential thinker and analyst of American life.In this America at a Crossroads program Pulitzer Prize winning writer,columnist and broadcast journalist, Patt Morrison, will engage withKen Burns, the country's greatest filmmaker and popular historian,about the current state of American life, politics and where, throughhis special lens, he sees America headed.

Patt Morrison, a veteran Los Angeles journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, takes us on a journey through the city's ever-evolving landscape. With over five decades of experience chronicling L.A. across print, television, and radio, Morrison shares unique insights into the city's transformation, from its complex power structures to its diverse communities. She shares anecdotes about iconic figures, and discusses her role in reviving interest in the Los Angeles River. As the city prepares for the 2028 Olympics, Morrison's reflections on L.A.'s past and present offer an invaluable perspective on its future.

Janet Napolitano with Patt Morrison | How safe are we? A frank assessment of the condition of our homeland security.

Surprise! Producers, friends of the program and longtime listeners help celebrate AirTalk's 39th anniversary by calling in and expressing their appreciation to host Larry Mantle. Patt Morrison, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and longtime friend of the program, helps kick things off. And we hear from other surprise special guests. Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.  

Heather Cox Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. She has written many award-winning books about American history, American politics, and the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. In her most recent book, Democracy Awakening, Cox Richardson offers an analysis of how America, historically seen as a “beacon of democracy” is now on the brink of autocracy—and what we can do about it. Cox Richardson's daily newsletter, Letters from an American, is published on substack.

LA aficionados Patt Morrison and Fritz Coleman discuss where and how Angelenos can experience winter holiday charm despite the temperate weather.  Musician Arturo Sandoval discusses what makes a Christmas song “swing,” his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie, and his December 23 show at Disney Concert Hall.

Israel in Crisis Briefing: Biden Administration Policy Toward Israel-Hamas War

Washington Post political commentator Jennifer Rubin offers thoughts on the 2024 election.

Amb. (Fmr) Dennis Ross with Patt Morrison | Crisis in Israel Update

Adam Nagourney with Patt Morrison | The NY Times & the transformation of journalism in the digital age

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi with Patt Morrison | America's Challenges

Rays of hope in a grim time. Where are the bright spots in our American democracy and where must we focus to repair our country and move our democratic values forward?

Yvette speaks with Patt Morrison, the author of Don't Stop the Presses! Truth, Justice and the American Newspaper. Patt shares with Yvette the background of her writing experience as a Los Angeles Times writer, columnist and podcaster. Patt shares two Pulitzer Prizes. She has covered stories from presidential campaigns to the Super Bowl and the death of Princess Diana and has won six Emmys and a dozen Golden Mike awards. Patt stresses the importance to democracy and a civil society served by the reporting agency of the American newspaper.

Award-winning filmmaker and political analyst Chris Whipple reveals the results of his deep dive into President Biden's first two years.

Prolific Washington Post political analyst Jennifer Rubin, who was America at a Crossroads' first speaker three years ago, will look at America then and now.

David Frum with Patt Morrison | Tainted Politics, Extremism and Apologists: Is Cowardice Contagious?

Political commentator and acclaimed New York Times columnist David Brooks joins Patt Morrison to analyze U.S. political and social culture in these uncertain times.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 7, 2022 is: lachrymose • LAK-ruh-mohss • adjective Lachrymose is used to describe someone who tends to cry often, or something that tends to cause people to cry. // Her newest screenplay is a lachrymose drama exploring the effects of loss late in life. // The more lachrymose mourners at the funeral required a steady supply of tissues. See the entry > Examples: “In 1912, Edith Maida Lessing wrote the lyrics to a lachrymose ballad about the sinking of the Titanic.” — Patt Morrison, The Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 Did you know? The misty-eyed souls among us will appreciate lachrymose, a word that can describe a person who tends to cry often, or an emotional trigger that induces tears. Those more stoic in disposition might be moved (though not to tears) to learn that lachrymose also has a scientific counterpart: its older cousin lachrymal can mean “of, relating to, or marked by tears,” or (usually with the alternative spelling lacrimal) “of, relating to, or being glands that produce tears.” Both lachrymose and lachrymal come from the Latin noun lacrima, meaning “tear.”

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 25, 2022 is: noisome • NOY-sum • adjective The word noisome describes what is very unpleasant or disgusting, and is used especially of disgusting smells. // A noisome stench came from the narrow alley. See the entry > Examples: "In 1905, a 'garbage committee' led by a Mrs. J.G. McLean demanded a more subtle and sanitary L.A. trash management than the noisy and noisome practice of trash cans collected and then dropped with a clang on public sidewalks where, as The Times wrote appetizingly, they lay 'with reminiscences of the day before yesterday's dinner clinging to the sides, there to fester and fry in the fierce rays of the sun.'" — Patt Morrison, The Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2022 Did you know? Noisome looks and sounds like a close relation of noisy, but it's not. While noisy describes what is excessively loud, noisome typically describes what is excessively stinky. (It is also used to describe things offensive to the senses generally, as well as things that are highly obnoxious, objectionable, or simply harmful.) Noisome comes from the synonymous Middle English noysome, which combined the suffix -some, meaning “characterized by a specified thing,” and the noun noy, meaning “annoyance.” Noisy, incidentally, comes ultimately from Latin nausea, meaning “nausea.”