Ben Bradford
Ben Bradford is a city kid, who came to Charlotte from San Francisco by way of New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Prior to his career in journalism, Ben spent time as an actor, stuntman, viral marketer, and press secretary for a Member of Congress. He graduated from UCLA in 2005 with a degree in theater and from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. As a reporter, his work has been featured on NPR, WNYC, the BBC, and Public Radio International.
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The traffic data company Inrix calculates that Americans stuck in traffic congestion resulted in $87 billion in time lost - and that's last year alone.… -
California Governor Jerry Brown has hundreds of bills awaiting his signature, after a late-night rush by the Legislature before its two-year session ended… -
Another member of the California Legislature has received a letter of reprimand for inappropriate workplace conduct. This time for "noogies." Capital… -
California lawmakers have released an outline of a plan to improve the state's preparedness and response to wildfires - and to soften the financial cost… -
Backed by labor unions and against the will of industry groups, the California state Legislature has passed new limits on non-disclosure agreements and… -
The California state Assembly has voted to end cash bail. The measure passed by lawmakers yesterday (Monday) would replace bail with a pre-trial detention… -
California's State Legislature is back after a month-long break. Lawmakers kicked off by approving a new "State Sport." Capital Public Radio's Ben… -
California heavily regulates barbers, cosmetologists, and aestheticians - people who do hair, make-up, and nails. A state board is changing a strict rule… -
One final climate change-related priority of Governor Jerry Brown's is moving through the state Legislature but faces opposition from some Democrats.…
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California has hit its goal for lowering climate change-causing emissions early. The state Air Resources Board announced yesterday (Wednesday) that…
