Representative Adam Schiff On What Comes Next Under Biden

Joe Biden is the president-elect with 290 electoral votes ….and leading in Georgia ...though a recount will soon be underway. It’s been, needless to say, a tight race, and the current president still has not conceded. Meanwhile, across the United States - and right here in true blue California - democrats lost more house seats than in the last election. So what gives - and where do Democrats go from here?

Guest:

• CA Representative Adam Schiff 

L.A. City Council on Homelessness

With at least 4 members of the LA City Council being outspoken on the issue of homelessness, KPCC talks with longtime city hall watcher Jon Regardie about what this might be for the outlook on action by lawmakers.

Coronavirus: Ask An Expert

California is headed for a dismal milestone this week. It is expected that as a state we will hit the 1 million mark for coronavirus cases. And here is Los Angeles County, a growing number of people are testing positive.

Guest:

• Paula Cannon, virologist with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California

Pandemic Child Care Benefits

Parents who've found a spot in child care might have a better shot at economically weathering the pandemic -- but with early education programs largely closed and private providers struggling, finding a spot can be a challenge.  KPCC's Early Childhood reporter Mariana Dale explains.