Best Data Discrimination Podcasts (2025)

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Catholic Bishops Hold Mass For ICE Detainees In Adelanto 10:16

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Catholic bishops from across California held mass at the Adelanto ICE Detention Center near the Mojave Desert on Wednesday. This is part on of an outreach effort to immigrants who have been caught up in the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown here in California. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Farmworkers across the country are su…

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The Lab Mix-Up That Led to an Unnecessary Surgery - Mistake of the Week 4:21

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A 32-year-old woman in Switzerland underwent an unnecessary surgery after her lab sample was mixed up at Basel University Hospital. Doctors believed she had cervical cancer. She didn’t — but the procedure went ahead anyway, potentially affecting her ability to carry a pregnancy in the future. In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban unpacks how suc…

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S2 Ep.8 Algorithmic Love 13:28

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In the last episode of this season, Judith Zoë shares what she has learned about vulnerability, dating apps and algorithmic love. The episode explores how vulnerbaility is related to connection and how this relation is shaped and sometimes distorted by technology. What happens when algorithms mediate intimacy? Can love be optimized? And what does r…

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Why Aren't There More Condos For Sale In California? 10:48

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The condominium used to be a relatively affordable home ownership option in California. But it has almost disappeared from our cities. Why? A new generation of housing activists says California laws have killed the condo, and they want that to change. Reporter: Frances Anderton, KCRW Hundreds of millions of dollars to address homelessness in Califo…

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The darker side of streaming 26:29

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Twitch streamer QTCinderella talks about the unwelcome attention she receives in real life. Shiona McCallum reports on robotics for offshore wind farms. And polar rover tech. Presenter: Shiona McCallumProducer: Tom Quinn (Image: A photo of Twitch streamer QTCinderella attending TwitchCon 2024 in San Diego, USA. She is standing in front of a TwitchC…

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National Parks Changing Fee-Free Calendar 10:36

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Californians hoping to take advantage of free entry days at national parks will see big changes next year. The Trump administration is removing civil rights holidays and adding President Trump's birthday instead. The move is already prompting backlash from civil rights groups and conservation advocates. International visitors will also face new rul…

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San Diego Law Enforcement Accessing Private License Plate Readers 10:48

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Dozens of cities and law enforcement agencies from around the state are using automated license plate readers. And in some cases, those communities are fighting back, suing to stop their use. In San Diego County, law enforcement agencies are also searching license plate cameras owned by private businesses -- with little oversight.Reporter: Scott Ro…

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Recovering from Bullying at Work: Insights from TV Executive Andy Regal 57:28

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My guest for Episode #331 of My Favorite Mistake is Andy Regal, a longtime media executive whose career has included leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, Court TV, and CBS College Sports. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, “Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide…

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Deported Pomona Man Finally Able To Reunite With His Dog 10:38

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A man and his best friend are being reunited in Mexico on Friday, three months after being separated by immigration agents outside a day labor center about an hour east of Los Angeles. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR The Inspector General for California’s massive prison system says a backlog of investigations into staff misconduct has ballooned to…

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2025 in Review: A Year That Redefined the Higher Ed Landscape 1:03:41

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The dotEDU hosts look back at a year that reshaped higher education in ways few expected back in January. Mushtaq, Sarah, and Jon talk through their top five stories of 2025, including the push to dismantle the Department of Education, the cuts at NIH and NSF, the sweeping changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and Congress's response to it all. He…

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First Of Its Kind Campus In The Works In San Diego County 10:47

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After decades of planning and setbacks, officials are laying the groundwork for something that would be the first of its kind in California — a hybrid campus that houses degree programs from multiple universities across San Diego County. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS California cities cannot choose to disobey the state's immigration sanctuary law. Re…

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“Configured in the Appropriate Manner?” — The Landing Gear That Almost Stayed Up - Mistake of the Week 4:36

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In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban breaks down an incident involving an American Airlines A319 on final approach to Phoenix — captured on video with its landing gear still up. A cockpit alert sounded, the crew realized what was missing, and the pilots executed a safe go-around. Their explanation to air traffic control? A perfectly understated…

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S2. Ep. 7 UX design and queer experiences with Lindsay Ferris 40:23

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In this episode, Judith Zoë talks to Lindsay Ferris, assistant professor and former UX researcher at OK Cupid, about the design of dating apps and how they influence and affect queer people. Lindsay's academic insights are beautifully illustrated by the dater of the episode, who explains how dating apps became a place of romantic and sexual liberat…

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Research Confirms Heavy Metals In Elkhorn Slough After Battery Plant Fire 10:38

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Nearly a year after a lithium-ion battery fire in Moss Landing, we're learning the extent of the damage to nearby Elkhorn Slough, a protected marine estuary. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining six other state attorneys in calling out buy-now-pay-later lenders, amid concerns that they're putting consum…

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The secret ways AI is used to write hit songs 26:31

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We’re all about AI today. As AI-generated music tops US charts, a musician explains how he uses AI in the songwriting process. A fashion house explains how they use it to help sizing issues. And with the festive season approaching, there is a warning over its use in children’s toys. Presenter: Shiona McCallumProducer: Imran Rahman-JonesStudio manag…

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Rise In Robot Workers Leads To Debate Over Future Of Workforce 10:47

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Robots have come a long way in the last ten years. They can move parts around a warehouse, clean hotel floors, and deliver food. But they’re still rare in everyday life. This could change as businesses look to cut rising costs by hiring fewer people. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW The search continues for the suspect or suspects who opened fire at …

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Immigration Crackdown Changes Everyday Life In California's Farm Towns 10:43

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Fear, isolation, uneasiness. Ever since the Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement efforts, immigrant communities in California have a growing sense of anxiety. One community worried about enforcement is farm workers, where many people's lives have been upended. Guest: Nigel Duara, CalMatters A shooting at a banquet hall in the Cent…

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Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership: Debra Clary on Avoiding Assumptions and Unlocking Performance 40:47

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My guest for Episode #330 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Debra Clary, a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with more than four decades of experience at organizations including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She’s also a TEDx speaker, former off-Broadway perfo…

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Watch Duty App Changes Approach To Wildfire Response 10:46

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The nonprofit app Watch Duty is revolutionizing how people get information about wildfires and evacuations. And it’s not just residents in vulnerable areas downloading the app — firefighters are using it too.Reporter: Scott Rodd, KPBS People who often eat fish caught in the San Francisco Bay could be consuming unhealthy levels of persistent, danger…

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Modesto Loses Single-A Minor League Team 10:22

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Minor league baseball has a rich history in California, going back more than a century. But minor league baseball is changing. Like other professional sports, it has become a big-money game, attracting owners looking to cash in on rising team values. One Central Valley city has witnessed what that big-money game looks like firsthand, losing its lon…

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S.2 Ep.6 Ethical Engineering with Thomas Crul of dating app Breeze 46:14

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In this episode, Judith Zoë talks to Thomas Crul, lead matchmaking engineer at Breeze. Breeze is an innovative dating app that understands innovation is not just technical, but also about your business model, design, and communication. After discovering that their algorithm might be disadvantaging certain groups, the team at Breeze decided to take …

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For Surfers, Santa Cruz Waves Are Priceless 10:16

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Santa Cruz County’s surf breaks are free to enjoy, but worth millions. That’s one of the findings in the first report to put a price on the world-renowned surf playground. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU Humboldt County recently approved its first green cemetery. The model allows bodies to decompose in a more environmentally friendly way. Reporter: Jan…

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Should we allow AI into the classroom? 26:29

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Does AI have a role in education? Some private schools in the United States are swapping traditional teacher-led classroom lessons for laptops and personalised apps. We speak to pupils and the co-founder of the school network embracing AI-assisted learning. Also in this edition: We're lifting the lid on online scams around the world. Hear how one w…

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Immigration Lawyers Organize In Effort To Free Clients 10:45

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Lawyers from around the country are working together and organizing, to find legal strategies to free detained immigrants. Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS A congressional hearing in downtown Los Angeles on Monday focused on what witnesses called the chilling effects of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Lawyers Using Habeas Corpus In Last-Ditch Efforts To Free Detained Immigrants 10:42

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As the Trump administration continues its aggressive mass deportation campaign, immigration lawyers are increasingly turning to a law the founding fathers established to protect against a king. The use of habeas corpus petitions has skyrocketed in recent months.Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS Governor Gavin Newsom has shut down four prisons, with a f…

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From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: How Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller Turned Pain into Purpose 41:58

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My guest for Episode #329 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a TEDx speaker, empathy and leadership expert, and author of The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Melissa shares the story of her “fa…

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Advocates Fight To Save Mother Bear And Cub In Lake Tahoe 10:41

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In Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub — known as Hope and Bounce — have been breaking into homes. Now, wildlife officials want the mother euthanized, but bear advocates are fighting to save her. Reporter: Maria Palma, KUNR In California, dozens of stoneworkers have died and nearly 50 underwent lung transplants because of cutting engineered stone…

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Judyth Sachs on International Students and a Changing Landscape 52:11

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For International Education Week, Sarah and Jon talk with Dr. Judyth Sachs, chief academic officer at Studiosity, about the pressures students face across borders—well-being, finances, language, and the challenge of feeling at home on campus—and how these issues are shaping the choices international students make about where to study. Sachs also of…

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What Will School Meals Look Like Under New Law On Ultra-Processed Food 10:33

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A new California law requires the phaseout of certain ultra-processed foods from school meals starting next year. These foods, which could include deli meat or soda, have attracted mainstream attention recently as the federal administration’s Make America Healthy Again campaign has named eliminating them a key issue. But while federal officials hav…

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Unlearning Old Habits on the Pickleball Court - Mistake of the Week 4:06

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In this edition of Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells a story that didn’t appear in any safety report or headline — it happened on a pickleball court. Early in learning the sport, Mark found his old tennis instincts taking over, leading to a very incorrect serve and a moment of embarrassment. What followed was a small but meaningful lesson in f…

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S2. Ep. 5. Swiping bias: algorithms and discrimination with Carlota Memba Aguado 50:39

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In this episode, Judith Zoë speaks with Carlota Memba Aguado, a researcher from the Free University Amsterdam about how dating apps reflect and reinforce structural inequalities and what responsibilities companies have to acknowledge and reduce bias in design.By Judith Zoë

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Advocates Call For Urgent Changes In Countertop Industry To Help Prevent Silicosis 10:45

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Asbestos, lead, coal dust. All of those posed big health hazards to workers before legal protections finally rolled out. Now, thousands of stoneworkers in California who make our kitchen and bathroom countertops are breathing in something so toxic, nearly 50 had lung transplants. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED Farmworker communities and env…

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Living the digital nomad life 26:28

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We look at how tech and visas have freed some employees from their desktops, allowing them to continue their work from other parts of the world. They're called digital nomads. Also in this edition: Shiona McCallum speaks to a victim of online bullying in Kenya, and finds out about a charity trying to help. And tech startups in Finland are turning t…

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LA Jails Scale Back Opioid Addiction Treatment 10:37

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Los Angeles County's jail system is in the middle of one of its deadliest years on record. According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, there have been more than three dozen in-custody deaths so far this year, and many have involved overdoses. Now, new reporting from CalMatters reveals that access to critical opioid addiction treatment has be…

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Program For Veterans Faces Major Funding Cuts 10:36

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In Oceanside in San Diego County, there’s a small nonprofit that’s become a steady place of support for Marines and veterans working through the hardest parts of coming home. The group trains dogs to work alongside service members, helping them rebuild routines, confidence, and a sense of stability. But now the program is facing a financial hit. A …

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From Big Beautiful Bill to Big Complicated Rules 1:03:11

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The One Big Beautiful Bill may have made headlines but now comes the hard part: writing the rules. In this episode of dotEDU, we unpack the Education Department's massive regulatory to-do list, from loan caps and professional degree definitions to new Pell and accountability rules. But first: the government shutdown has ended. What's next? Here are…

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Many Californians Face Uncertainty With Healthcare Coverage 10:28

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Congress ended the shutdown this week, but it didn’t reach a deal on health care. Roughly two million Californians who buy insurance through the state’s marketplace now face steep price hikes after the Trump administration refused to extend enhanced federal tax credits. And some Californians can’t afford to keep their coverage. Reporter: Lesley McC…

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The 531 Patients Who Weren’t Dead Yet - Mistake of the Week 6:30

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In this week’s Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells the story of a Maine hospital system that accidentally mailed condolence letters to 531 very-much-alive patients. The cause? A computer glitch — and a few missing fail-safes. Mark explores what this bizarre mix-up reveals about system design, automation, and trust in healthcare. Beyond the absur…

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Atmospheric River To Drench California In The Coming Days 10:46

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Heavy rain and winds are forecast throughout California as a strong atmospheric river makes its way down the Golden State. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. has not sent a delegation to the United Nations annual climate summit. President Trump has called climate change a hoax and his administration…

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S2. Ep.4 Protecting data while dating with Lisa Steinfeld 38:02

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What really happens to our data when we use dating apps? In this episode, Judith Zoë speaks with Lisa Steinfeld, a data protection lawyer at NOYB, the European Center for Digital Rights. They discuss how companies like Grindr and Bumble process intimate user data, and what it means for our privacy and autonomy. Lisa explains the legal cases NOYB ha…

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As LA Fire Victims Look To Rebuild, Some Are Turning To Concrete For New Homes 10:39

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The Palisades and Eaton fires are a sober reminder of just how flammable many urban and suburban homes are. Some survivors are responding by planning to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, these homeowners are opting to choose a material many of us associate more with freeways and skyscrapers - concrete. Reporter: David Wagner, LA…

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The King and AI 26:29

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Seven pioneers of artificial intelligence gathered at St James's Palace to receive the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, presented by King Charles. Zoe Kleinman was there. In this week's edition you can hear Zoe talk to the 'godmother' of AI, Professor Fei-Fei Li, and Jensen Huang, the head of the world's most valuable company, Nvidia. Also on…

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California's Lax DUI laws Lead To Spike In Alcohol-Related Roadway Deaths 10:35

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45 years ago, a Sacramento woman founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving after her 13-year-old daughter was struck and killed in Fair Oaks. MADD would go on to advocate for some of the nation's toughest DUI laws in the 1980s. But a new investigation from our California newsroom partner CalMatters found our home state now has some of the weakest DUI l…

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AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers 10:29

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California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. Those numbers have spiked as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence and possible negative consequences. One point of concern: the impact that generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources as it becomes an everyday tool for…

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Delay In CalFresh Benefits Leaves College Students Struggling To Afford Food 10:32

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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday. The Justice Department is appealing. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom's office says some people in California are starting to receive their benefits, but it's unclear how many. The uncertainty is leaving many college students to wonder how they'll afford…

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Fed. Tax Breaks for "Going Green" at Home Set to Expire 10:35

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Biden-era federal tax breaks for home owners that want to switch from gas-powered appliances in their homes to electric or "greener" solutions are expiring at the end of the year. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress. With the announcement, she will NOT be seeking re-election as representative of San Francisco. Le…

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S2. Ep. 3. Vulnerability and data protection with dr. Gianclaudio Malgieri 48:52

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In the third episode of this season, Judith Zoë speaks with dr. Gianclaudio Malgieri, associate professor of law and technology at Leiden University and co-director of the Brussels Privacy Hub. Gianclaudio is one of the leading thinkers on data protection and vulnerability. We talk about power, intersectionality and how dating app design could cont…

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Proposition 50 Sails to a Win in California's Special Election 10:46

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California voters pass Proposition 50, setting the state up to redraw its congressional district maps, challenging a move by Texas to redraw its maps to give Republicans an edge in next year's mid-term elections. California Senator Alex Padilla has squashed any rumors that he has eyes on his state's Governor's seat. Yesterday, he announced his inte…

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Digital parenting 26:29

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We look at a particular use of tech in family life - using trackers to know where your children are, or your partner, or other relatives. What are the safety and privacy issues ? Also on Tech Life: Shiona McCallum speaks to the BBC's cyber correspondent, Joe Tidy, about a gang of Russian hackers known as Evil Corps. Who are they, and what have they…

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California Votes on the Fate of Proposition 50 10:44

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Californians head to the polls today to decide on legislation that would change the state's redistricting rules if passed--and could set up a more protracted political battle with the Trump Administration ahead of next year's midterm elections. It has been championed by Gov. Newsom as a counter to the Texas state legislature's decision to redraw it…