Steve Julian Host, Morning Edition
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Steve Julian is KPCC's host for Morning Edition. Steve started his broadcasting career as a police dispatcher and served as a police officer in Baldwin Park. He moved to radio in 1980 at an easy-listening station in the Inland Empire. At KPRO in Riverside, he co-anchored the afternoon news with Larry Mantle, before KPCC hired Larry away in 1983.
Steve joined KPCC in 2000 after five years as a traffic reporter for AirWatch America in Santa Ana. He coordinated the simulcast of WNYC’s coverage of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
A Southland native, Julian acts and directs at theaters around southern California. He serves on the boards of two theater companies and writes about theater for LA STAGE Times and on his own website, stevejulian.com.
Stories by Steve Julian
Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Congress returns for a lame-duck session, Rep. Henry Waxman will take on a prominent role in the next congressional session and what will Rep. Jane Harman do now that she's been passed over for chair of the Intelligence Committee?
LA Archdiocese Settles 45 Sex Abuse Cases
The nation's largest Roman Catholic Archdiocese says it will pay $60 million to settle 45 cases alleging sexual abuse by clergy members. But an attorney for the plaintiffs tells KPCC that the settlement has yet to be finalized. KPCC's Steve Julian talks with Cardinal Roger Mahony about the agreement.
Civil Rights Project Transferring to UCLA
Starting in January, the Harvard Civil Rights Project will move to UCLA and become part of the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Aimee Dorr, the school's dean, talked with KPCC's Steve Julian about the project, which was founded a decade ago and has issued important research on issues like affirmative action and school dropouts.
Film Director Robert Altman Dies at 81
Robert Altman, the director of films including "MASH" and "Gosford Park," died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital, according to a producer at Altman's Sandcastle 5 Productions. KPCC's Steve Julian looked back on Altman's career with entertainment journalist Alex Ben Block.
Governor's Press Secretary Shuts Off the Mic
Margita Thompson is resigning after serving as Governor Schwarzenegger's press secretary during his first three years in office. She's leaving to work as vice president of corporate communications for Health Net in Woodland Hills. Thompson looked back on her time in Sacramento with KPCC's Steve Julian.
Israeli Prime Minister to Address Jewish Assembly in LA
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will speak before the Jewish Communities' 2006 General Assembly at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Rob Eshman, the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, talks with KPCC's Steve Julian about what the Assembly can expect to hear from the Prime Minister.
Election Marked by Low Turnout
Despite projections of a majority turnout, only 44% of registered voters in California cast ballots on Tuesday. Dan Walters of the Sacramento Bee talks about why many voters didn't show up, and discusses some of the tight races from the election.
Crips Co-Founder Executed By Lethal Injection
Stanley "Tookie" Williams, who was convicted of four murders in 1981, died by lethal injection at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke to Judy Campbell of KQED, who witnessed the execution.
Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Rep. Howard Berman of Van Nuys and San Dimas Rep. David Dreier are set to face off over an immigration bill, Rep. Duncan Hunter's stance on an anti-torture bill is being questioned and Sen. Barbara Boxer is upset over environmental language in a budget bill.
Longtime L.A. Councilman Braude Dies of Pneumonia
Marvin Braude, who served on the L.A. City Council for 32 years, has died at the age of 85. Former Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski worked for Braude and shares her thoughts on his legacy.
Schwarzenegger Administration Ordered to Fix Prison Healthcare Crisis
A federal judge says Gov. Schwarzenegger's administration is moving too slowly on implementing healthcare reforms in state prisons. L.A. Times writer Jenifer Warren says the prison healthcare system suffers from numerous problems.
Genetically-Engineered Mice Could Answer Questions About Alzheimer's
Cal Tech neuroscientist Dr. Joanna Jankowsky and several colleagues have created a strain of genetically engineered mice that may be leading researchers to Alzheimer's treatment. The disease is associated with dense clumps of a small peptide called amyloid-beta in the spaces between neurons.
Broadcast Pioneer Ralph Edwards Dies at 92
Steve Julian talks with "Price is Right" host Bob Barker about Ralph Edwards and his career. Edwards hired Barker to host "Truth or Consequences," which was Barker's first national show. To hear the extended interview, click here
Federal Report Criticizes UCI Medical Center
A report, obtained by the L.A. Times, found UCI Medical Center has turned down dozens of organs while 30 patients on a liver transplant waiting list died. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with Tom Mone, CEO of One Legacy, the local organ-procurement agency.
Schwarzenegger Suffers Big Defeat in the Special Election
Jack Pitney, a professor of government at Claremont-McKenna College and a former staff member for the Republican National Committee, says the election does hurt Schwarzenegger, but doesn't necessarily portend doom for his reelection campaign.
