Ron Brownstein on How 1974 Transformed Pop Culture and Politics

In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Ron Brownstein, the author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics", to discuss the story of one monumental year that marked the city of Los Angeles’ creative peak, as well as to explore the glittering moment when popular culture was ahead of politics in predicting what America would become.

Part journalist, part historian, and all shrewd political observer, Ron Brownstein explains the complexities of American politics with lucid precision. As a senior editor for The Atlantic, a Contributing Editor for National Journal, and a senior political analyst for CNN, he produces sharp analysis on politics, policy, the electorate, media, healthcare, and the range of issues informed by his strong sense of American political and national history.

Twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Brownstein was cited for “the clarity, consistency, and quality of his political reporting.” He writes weekly columns for both the Atlantic and CNN.com and also appears regularly in National Journal. A prolific and penetrating columnist, Brownstein is, as the Economist said, “one of America’s best political journalists,” and the Washington Post called him “one of the gold-plated names of political journalism who can still shape big-pictures conventional wisdom.” Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, his speeches reflect the depth of his knowledge, making him one of the most trustworthy predictors of America’s future.