Best Active Investigators Podcasts (2025)

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Masking Law Just Part Of Bigger Fight Over Immigration Enforcement 10:32

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California made national headlines last month when Governor Newsom signed a bill barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks -- a law aimed at immigration agents. Federal officials say they won’t comply. But the skirmish is about more than just masks. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED New data suggests Fresno is a more prosperous city than it wa…

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Investigation Sheds New Light On What May Have Sparked Eaton Fire 10:27

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Woman accused of murdering fifth husband after fatally shooting fiancé 55:41

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Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future 10:39

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When President Donald Trump signed his sweeping policy bill this summer, it included $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal. The program is recognized for helping low-income people access health care, but it also funds services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, many Californians with disabilities fac…

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S6 | Episode Nine | Sgt. Dan McNamara 48:01

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On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie would vanish without a trace while babysitting in Nambour, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. In August of 2001, Derek Bellington Sam is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for her murder, but to this day has refused to co-operate with Police and take them to Jessica's body. One year before…

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New Movie Tells The Story Of Bus Driver Who Helped Students, Teachers Escape Camp Fire 10:28

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The 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise remains California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history. The Northern California fire claimed the lives of 85 people. Now, a new movie depicts the real-life heroic escape of one local bus driver. Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio Yosemite National Park remains open during the governm…

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‘Gigolos’ reality star beats woman to death while on mushrooms | American Hustlers: Crime Gone Viral 38:43

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In this episode: “Gigolos” reality star Ash Armand, born Akshaya Kubiak, beats his friend Herleen Dulai to death after the pair takes psychedelic mushrooms. Producer Jay Blumenfield joins hosts Julie Golden and Kim Kantner to discuss Kubiak’s strange rise to stardom and his downfall, chronicled in the new docuseries “Sin City Gigolos.” To learn mor…

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Joshua Tree National Park Nonprofit Concerned About Latest Government Shutdown 10:40

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During the last federal government shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019, national parks here in California were greatly impacted. Some shut down completely, meaning a significant loss in potential revenue. Others remained open, but were not fully staffed. That includes Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Vehicles drove off-road, causi…

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Dust Storms An Increasing Problem Around The Salton Sea 10:35

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Around the Salton Sea, dust storms have become an increasing problem, sparking dozens of public health studies. But many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated studies that all basically say the same thing: that the air quality is bad and getting worse. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS National Parks are once again caught up in the middl…

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The Trial | S5 E7 50:58

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What happened inside of the courtroom when Joe Cameron stood trial for the murder of Reverend Pickett? The trial tells a deeper story about who could receive equal justice in a small southern community where everyone, from the prosecutor, to the judge, and even the lawyer representing Clarence Pickett’s family, knew each other. See omnystudio.com/l…

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State Looks To Hire Thousands Of Year-Round Firefighters 10:39

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What once was a fire season in California is now a fire year. As a result, the state is looking to combat increasing wildfires with funding for more year-round firefighters. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California voters approved a $10 billion climate bond measure, last November. We're now getting a sense of where the first round of Prop 4 money …

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Mother and daughter allegedly kidnap romantic rival and push her off a cliff to her death 51:58

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A daughter will testify against her mother after a romantic rivalry left one woman dead. Jessie Eden Kelly has pleaded guilty to murder and will testify against her mother, Loretta Carr, in the death of Mary Isbel, who was allegedly kidnapped and pushed over a cliff amid a romantic rivalry. Mike King joins …

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San Rafael RV Park Residents Fight To Keep Rent Affordable 10:30

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In Marin County, rents are among the highest in the nation. There, a group of mobile home park residents are in a years-long fight to keep hold of one of the county’s few affordable options. They’re residents of the RV Park of San Rafael, where a property management company has been raising the rent, setting new rules and threatening residents with…

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S6 | Episode Eight | The First Clues 52:17

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On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie would vanish without a trace while babysitting in Nambour, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. In August of 2001, Derek Bellington Sam is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for her murder, but to this day has refused to co-operate with Police and take them to Jessica's body. One year before…

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NASA Mission, With Help From UC Berkeley, To Explore Earth's Exosphere 10:40

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This week a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket launched from Florida – the mission? To study the outermost parts of the earth’s atmosphere. The mission is being steered by remote control from UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED A report out this week details major failures in LA County’s response to the January firestorms. R…

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Teen found dismembered in singer D4vd’s trunk; Husband accused of killing wife walks free on bail | TCN Sidebar 32:21

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Chris Lomax joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains in the trunk of a vehicle registered to singer D4vd, Barry Morphew walking free on a $3 million bond after he was accused of …

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He's Dead, James is Dead 7:46

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This is an important update is relation to Season Three of Guilt: Finding Heidi. James Turner passed away this morning. What does this mean for the case and the podcast? Guilt is a 100% Independent Podcast. Support the Podcast by becoming a Brevity+ subscriber. For a small monthly or annual fee you can both support the show and get a ton of amazing…

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Healthcare Workers Look For Better Guidelines On How To Handle Immigration Encounters 10:49

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Healthcare workers across Southern California are struggling to provide medical care to undocumented patients, without clear guidance on how to handle encounters with immigration agents. Medical workers want hospitals to improve guidelines and provide better training so they can protect patients and themselves.Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR A fed…

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Introducing Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright 2:39

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Simpsons fans —THE VAULT IS OPEN! I’m Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson for 35+ years, and I’m finally taking you inside Springfield. Simpsons Declassified is your all-access pass to the world’s most iconic, animated series. Each week, we crack open wild predictions, eerie coincidences and fan conspiracies and stories from 36 seasons (tha…

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Introducing: Black Summer - A new podcast mini-series from Brevity+ 3:18

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Introducing: Black Summer, a new podcast from Brevity+. Black Summer is an eight-part podcast telling the story of Australia’s 2019 bush fires through the voices of survivors, firefighters, and experts. From families who fled firestorms to crews who faced impossible conditions, each episode captures trauma, courage, and resilience. This is a record…

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Experts Concerned About Imagery, Language In ICE Recruitment Materials 10:45

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As concerns continue to grow over ICE detention and enforcement in California, the agency is also ramping up its hiring efforts, as it aims to bring on 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. But some experts say the agency’s recruitment strategy is filled with white nationalist messages and imagery.Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS After months of d…

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Car Owners Have Additional Tool To Find Out If They Can Recoup Money From Auctioned Vehicle 10:36

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Did you know, if your car gets towed in California and sold because you didn’t claim it, you’re entitled to the profit? And if you don’t claim your money, the DMV gets to keep it. Reporter: Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to restore 500 National Institutes of Health grants that it sus…

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The Investigation | S5 E6 30:55

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The Columbus police investigate one of their own, Joe Cameron in the Reverend Pickett’s death and come up with a surprising conclusion. Meanwhile, J. Edgar Hoover sends in the FBI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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Mother of two allegedly killed and dumped in the garbage by cheating ex-boyfriend 1:15:19

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police say that DeAndre Booker killed his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, before dumping her body in the trash. The mother of two went missing in January and her remains have still not been found. Dr. Tracy Tamborra joins host Ana Garcia. Check out our CrimeCon CLUE Award-winning podcast episode with guest Co…

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Newsom Signs Bill Decreasing Cannabis Tax, Which Could Boost Struggling Industry 10:36

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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law lowering state cannabis taxes from 19% to 15%. Pot companies say it will bring much needed relief to an overtaxed, overregulated industry. But youth groups who are funded by this tax say kids are being betrayed. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills into law on Satur…

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Introducing: The Veil - A new weekly True Crime show from Brevity Studios 1:30

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The Veil is a chilling true crime podcast that pulls listeners deep into the world’s darkest and most haunting cases. Hosted by investigative journalist Ryan Wolf, each episode is crafted like an immersive thriller — a story told not just through facts, but through atmosphere, tension, and detail that makes you feel as though you’re standing inside…

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S6 | Episode Seven | A Complete Mystery 54:07

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On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie would vanish without a trace while babysitting in Nambour, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. In August of 2001, Derek Bellington Sam is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for her murder, but to this day has refused to co-operate with Police and take them to Jessica's body. One year before…

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Lawsuit Could Shake Up Tequila Industry 10:30

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Tequila is produced exclusively in Mexico and has become a star in California's cocktail culture. More than 50 million cases of tequila were sold in the U.S. in 2023, with most of that consumed in the Golden State. And demand for tequila is growing faster than vodka, whiskey, and all other spirits combined. But this summer, several legal battles ha…

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Man faces death penalty for slaying pregnant mistress; Luigi Mangione avoids terrorism charges – TCN Sidebar 34:28

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rich Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Utah prosecutors seeking the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, Jose Soto-Escalera’s trial for the death of his pregnant mistress Tania Wise…

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Santa Cruz Couple Are Considered Celebrities At Local Karaoke Bar 10:36

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Almost every night for nearly three decades in Santa Cruz, Bob and Patti Vasconcellos have gotten a little gussied up. They throw their walkers in the trunk and head to their local karaoke bar. Their performances have made them local celebrities. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU California’s oil industry regulator is expecting gasoline prices to r…

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Valley Fever Cases Skyrocket in Salinas Valley 10:47

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Santa Barbara Senator Monique Limón is set to become the leader of the California Senate this November, and a recent housing bill she authored is raising some eyebrows because it would keep CEQA requirements in place on one tiny plot of land in her district. Reporter: Ben Christopher, CalMatters As California experiences a record number of cases of…

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Santa Ana Police Called Out For Tactics Used During Protests 10:43

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In the wake of George Floyd’s death and the protests that followed, California passed a law limiting the use of force against people exercising their First Amendment rights. An LAist investigation found that even when police departments appear to be breaking that law, the state doesn’t have a mechanism to actually enforce it. Reporter: Yusra Farzan…

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“Absolutely no mercy” | S5 E5 41:43

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Did the World War II battle of Peleliu, where more than 20,000 American and Japanese combatants fought on an island they could walk across, shape Rev. Pickett’s fate? For more, visit buriedtruths.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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Cop caught having sex on duty accused of killing wife 40:45

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After an on-duty affair ended the career of Deputy Anthony Shea, police say the man took the life of his wife, Deputy Ellie Shea, to avoid a contentious divorce. Dr. Judy Ho joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea…

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Israel Assassinates Yemen’s Prime Minister While Media Fixates on Charlie Kirk 23:53

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination dominated global headlines. Meanwhile, Israel killed Yemen’s prime minister and bombed journalists — stories Western media buried. Independent Yemeni journalist Abdellatif Al Washali joins MintPress to discuss the Red Sea blockade that has devastated Israel’s economy, the assassination of Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nas…

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Central Valley Publisher Preserves Music Of Latin Jazz Artists 10:16

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The world lost an icon when Latin jazz pioneer Eddie Palmieri died last month. His music lives on through recordings, but also through sheet music, thanks in part to a publisher in rural California. This pioneer has helped make the work of Palmieri and other Latin jazz artists available to the world, from his home office in Madera.Reporter: Kerry K…

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S6 | Episode Six | Mia's Story 57:21

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On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie would vanish without a trace while babysitting in Nambour, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. In August of 2001, Derek Bellington Sam is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for her murder, but to this day has refused to co-operate with Police and take them to Jessica's body. One year before…

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Carwash Workers Are Organizing Patrols To Watch for Immigration Sweeps 10:23

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Shasta County's voter-approved plan to become a charter county has been delayed by over a year because local officials failed to file necessary paperwork with the state. Local officials say the paperwork was finally filed last month. Justin Higginbottom, Jefferson Public Radio A push to build an immigration detention facility at Travis Air Force Ba…

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Trump’s Cartel Hoax: How Washington Uses Venezuela to Sell War 55:36

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Truth Under Siege: MintPress News Needs You This is an urgent call to action. One of our main funding lines has been cut and MintPress News could be forced to shut down without your support. Support the fundraiser The Trump administration is beating the drums of war in Latin America. Washington has placed a $50 million bounty on Venezuelan Presiden…

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Child murderer claims trial was unfair; Gilgo Beach case to allow cutting-edge DNA evidence – TCN Sidebar 32:44

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Brian Buckmire joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a juror speaking out on the deliberations that lead to Donna Adelson’s conviction, Megan Boswell likely losing any chance of parole for the murder of her baby daughter, and …

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Latino Communities Contend with the Mental Health Toll of Increased Immigration Enforcement 10:47

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Across Latino communities, the fear of arrest has become a part of daily life under stepped up immigration enforcement. Advocates say that constant stress is wearing on people's mental health.. And many are carrying the burden quietly. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to fast-track his administration’s proposal for a 45-…

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Trump Administration's Shift On Homelessness Leaves California In Limbo 10:43

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For two decades, the nation’s solution to homelessness has been pretty straightforward: get people into housing. This approach is known as Housing First, and in California it’s even written into state law. But this summer, President Trump signed an executive order reversing this policy, turning a California mandate into a liability. Reporter: Vanes…

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Immigrant Advocates Vow To Continue Fight Despite Supreme Court Ruling 10:24

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Immigrant communities across Southern California are once again on edge after the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s roving immigration sweeps can continue. There could be broad implications from Monday's ruling. Reporter: Wendy Fry, CalMatters Business owners in the Bay Area, and across the state, have been following the dramat…

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Medicine and Race | S5 E4 35:17

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How medical myths about Black people led American health care to fail Clarence Pickett in 1957. It is a tragedy that, 70 years later, is still failing African-Americans. For more, visit buriedtruths.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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Cheerleader charged after baby found in trash bag; Missing woman’s husband arrested for murder 1:10:06

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Cheerleader Laken Snelling faces charges after her newborn baby was discovered wrapped in a towel in a trash bag. Plus, Tyler McCain is arrested for murder in the death of his wife, Nikki, who went missing amid domestic violence proceedings. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener d…

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California's Aging Farm Labor Work Force Leaves Questions About The Future Of Agriculture 10:10

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California’s farm labor force is aging and younger generations aren’t stepping in to fill those jobs. At the same time, agriculture itself is changing with new technology and immigration enforcement, leaving big questions about the future of the industry. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report John Burton, a towering figure in California pol…

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S6 | Episode Five | Det. Mark Wright 1:04:19

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On August 28th 1999, 16 year old Jessica Gaudie would vanish without a trace while babysitting in Nambour, on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. In August of 2001, Derek Bellington Sam is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for her murder, but to this day has refused to co-operate with Police and take them to Jessica's body. One year before…

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Central Valley Coffee Shop Training The Next Baristas 10:36

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Climate change and tariffs may be shaking up the coffee industry. But young people are still abuzz these days about specialty drinks like lattes and macchiatos. And a Merced coffee shop is even giving this industry a boost, by training more people to serve up the delicious drinks. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles ha…

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Mother accused of murder refuses to testify; Burning Man festivalgoer found in pool of blood – TCN Sidebar 29:11

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Donna Adelson’s decision not to testify, Cardi B’s victory in a $24 million lawsuit, and a homicide investigation for a death at Burning Man. Tweet your questions for future …

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Debate Over Key Climate Change Program Continues In Sacramento 10:47

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At the state capitol, negotiations are heating up over California's signature program to fight climate change. It's called cap and trade, and the state uses it to cap greenhouse gas emissions. But the program expires in 2030, and lawmakers are debating how to extend the program amid rising energy costs and concerns about the closure of oil refineri…