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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Students and faculty rallying for more money for the California State University system received support from leaders of the state Legislature. That could…
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California lawmakers are proposing to change when police can use deadly force. That's after the shooting last month in Sacramento of Stephon Clark, an…
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The Trump administration has launched its second lawsuit against the state of California, this time over public lands. Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford…
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California lawmakers are looking to expand health care benefits, including to immigrants in the country without legal documentation. How to pay for that…
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Flags at the California state Capitol are flying at half-staff in honor of the most influential advisor to Governor Jerry Brown since he returned to the…
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A faction of California Republicans - including Inland Empire Assemblyman Chad Mayes - are urging the party to diverge from President Trump and moderate…
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A key priority of California Governor Jerry Brown before he leaves office is regaining momentum at the Capitol after stalling last year. Capital Public…
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No prominent Republican filed to enter the race for California's U.S. Senate seat before Friday's deadline. That could leave the field open for two…
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Protests blocked the street as U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke in Sacramento to announce a federal lawsuit against the state's sanctuary…
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The debate over immigration and "sanctuary cities" has escalated. The Trump administration sued California over three laws designed to keep local officials and businesses from helping enforce immigration measures. State officials say they will stand their ground.