John Rabe Host, Off-Ramp
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John Rabe is the creator and host of Off-Ramp, KPCC's weekend news and arts magazine program, which has been named "best local public affairs show" by two national journalism associations.
Prior to his time on Off-Ramp, Rabe was KPCC's host for "All Things Considered" and the station's housing & healthcare reporter, for which he garnered many awards – including several Golden Mikes.
Rabe began his career as a commercial DJ in high school in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, then found his niche as reporter and anchor at WKAR, Michigan State University's public radio station, where he earned his BA in English.
Rabe has also worked in public radio in South Florida, at WHYY in Philadelphia, and Minnesota Public Radio. He came to KPCC in 2000. Off-Ramp debuted in 2006.
He lives with his husband and Irish terriers in the foothills of Mt Washington, north of downtown LA.
Stories by John Rabe
Blind mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin back in LA for concert Nov 6
When life handed Laurie Rubin lemons, she made champagne. She's a heralded opera singer, jewelry maker, and now author.
Carole Bayer Sager: songwriting and painting in changing times
Carole Bayer Sager says as her songs started to stack up, unsung, she turned to an old flirtation - painting - which has turned into a new love.
Did Hurricane Sandy wash out The Bridge Tavern in the Bronx?
Alberto, at The Bridge Tavern in the Bronx, told Brian Watt that not only were they not leaving, but were planning to throw a hurricane party.
Take My Picture Gallery: Muralist Siqueiros couldn't say Phil Stein, so he became Estaño
Siqueiros couldn't say his young friend's name. So Phil Stein became "Estaño" ... an artist who lived a long fighting life, who burned to tell the story of the little guy against the machine.
Shouldn't real arrest follow threatened arrest of photographer Steve Devol?
Film crews and their Rent-a-Cops using public streets and buildings should understand that other members of the public, including amateur photographers, still have a 1st Amendment right to shoot in public places too! You want privacy? Shoot in a studio or a lot. The streets belong to everyone.
Really really the last Shuttle Endeavour photo from Rabe
How much did Endeavour cost?
Martians Invade, leave historic radio broadcast as legacy
It's just Off-Ramp's own radio version of dressing up in a sheet and jumping out of a bush and saying, "Boo!"
RIP Puma-25, found dead in Santa Monica Mountains
The National Park Service says hikers found a dead mountain lion in Point Magu State park, and a park service biologist confirmed it was Puma-25, a one-year old female.
Experimental cancer treatment "magic" for a La Canada teacher
Connie Tucker has ready to enter hospice after chemo failed. Then she entered a clinical trial. Now, she has a new lease on life.
TMI: Stoltze and the People
KPCC's Frank Stoltze is talking with voters about the issues that motivate them in the voting booth, and tells Off-Ramp host John Rabe about what he learned at Philippe's French Dip when he spent the morning there.
Certainly More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast, by Milton Love
Really, the title says it all. And Milton, a marine biologist at UC Santa Barbara, tells us more in our interview.
Everybody photographed Shuttle Endeavour; Mike Sheehan sketched it
"I always say it's like data entry for my brain. I remember everything about the experience when I sketch it. I don’t get the same feeling from a camera. It probably doesn’t help that I’m a lousy photographer."
Previously unknown US Pres. Franklin Marshall set standard for obscurity
Can you quote a speech from President Van Buren, name the Polk Doctrine, or think of a scandal or success from the Fillmore, Pierce, Hayes, or Arthur administrations? These men are Roosevelt's and Reagan's compared to President Franklin Marshall.
Photos: The Endeavour arrives at California Science Center
The Endeavour finally comes to a stop at Exposition Park, about 16 hours behind schedule on its final journey to the California Science Center.
Note from Rabe about the podcast and Saturday's live broadcast
We're doing a live, 2-hour special Off-Ramp this weekend, following the Shuttle Endeavour as it parades through South LA. If you're along the route and want to help, call-in between noon and 2pm Saturday. Since the show is live, the podcast will be sent out sometime Saturday. Please don't freak out!
