Best Farmworkers Podcasts (2026)

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Farmworkers Train As Doulas In Santa Cruz County 10:43

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Some Mixtec farmworkers in Watsonville have trained as doulas to support other Indigenous women during pregnancy and childbirth. Reporter: Ngozi Cole, KAZU A tribal group in central California is celebrating the return of thousands of acres of land back from the state. Reporter: Cresencio Rodriguez Delgado, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Farmworkers Pursue the American Dream in Fear of ICE Raids 26:14

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California is home to some of the most productive agricultural land in the country, but it could not operate without the hundreds of thousands of farmworkers who harvest the food. Los Angeles Times reporter Brittny Mejia spent three days harvesting mini watermelons and cantaloupes alongside California farmworkers. She joins Scott to discuss the bac…

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts 10:28

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California is home to the largest number of Hispanic-serving institutions in the country. That’s a federal program that allows colleges and universities to apply for federal grants if at least a quarter of their students identify as Hispanic. Earlier this year, The Trump administration cut funding for the program, which has helped serve many Latino…

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Should Democrats Reframe Climate Change as an Affordability Issue? 31:29

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Over the holidays, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favorite interviews from 2025. In November, Governor Gavin Newsom was at the COP30 United Nations climate summit in Brazil, where he argued Democrats need to reframe climate change mitigation as an affordability issue. Marisa and Scott are joined by Guy to discuss the politics of energy and how th…

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CA Project Makes Thousands Of Rare Songs Available To The Public 10:33

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Thousands of old and rare recordings - some that date back a full century, are now available for the public to enjoy online. That’s thanks to a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and record company Dust-to-Digital. Reporter: Robert Garrova, LAist Mountain lions, foxes, hawks and dozens of other species are dying at an alarming rate from rat poi…

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Traditional Knowledge Meets Science in Northern California Tribe's Environmental Planning 10:40

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The Karuk Tribe in Northern California is crafting an environmental policy that unites traditional knowledge with more contemporary environmental sciences--pushing back against years of bias dismissing tribal knowledge of the Karuk's ancestral lands. A federal judge in the Bay Area has halted ICE from making arrests at immigration courthouses in th…

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Who Draws the Lines? A History of Gerrymandering 30:43

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Over the holidays, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favorite interviews from 2025. President Donald Trump this summer set off an unusual mid-decade redistricting scramble after he asked Republican-led states to redraw their congressional districts to give the GOP more seats in Congress. California Democrats responded with their own new map, which v…

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SF Self-Defense Class Helps Transgender Community Build Bonds 10:39

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In San Francisco, advocates for transgender people are trying to beef up protections for their community, in the face of anti-trans policies from the Trump administration. This work isn’t just about legal threats, but also fears of physical violence. Reporter: Bianca Taylor, KQED A new analysis warns the Colorado River could fall to dangerously low…

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Cricket Makes Its Way To The Central Valley 10:38

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When you drive or walk past a public park, one of the sounds you’ll likely hear is the thwack of a bat before seeing a ball flying through the air. But at some parks in Fresno, these aren’t due to that all-American sport you may be thinking of. Reporter: Israel Cardona Hernandez, KVPR Some mental health clinicians are worried AI is coming for their…

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How Alameda County’s DA Would Handle Federal Troops in Oakland 31:52

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Over the holidays, we’re rebroadcasting some of our favorite interviews from 2025. After Alameda County recalled progressive District Attorney Pamela Price last year, the Board of Supervisors appointed Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson to replace her. Since taking office, Jones Dickson has reversed some of her predecessor’s more liberal pol…

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US Wholesale Masterclass w/ Pete Przybylinski, The Duckhorn Portfolio (Part 2) 35:18

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Having helped grow Duckhorn from $5M to $500M in revenue and the sales team from 1 to >100 people, Pete Przbylinksi, former Chief Sales Officer of The Duckhorn Portfolio for nearly 30 years, has a deep understanding of managing US wholesale markets. In part two, Pete discusses selling into on- and off-premise chains, pricing, marketing, and more. D…

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Uber's Hashim Amin on the Company's Unique Value Proposition 26:26

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Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail for North America at Uber, shares how the company leverages its platform to offer convenience and on-demand services and how its unique marketplace experience competes against Amazon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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A Day In The Life Of Santa 10:38

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Christmas is two days away which means Santa Claus is pulling overtime. He’s at the mall taking photos and he’s project managing toy production. This story is all about the work of being Santa. So, if you’re listening with a child who’s expecting a visit from jolly old Saint Nick this year, you may want to turn down the volume. Reporter: Megan Jame…

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Fire Departments Struggle To Meet Demands Of Rural Communities 10:37

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In Humboldt County, a rural volunteer fire station is struggling to meet its community’s needs. They’re hoping a state budget allocation to expand Calfire staffing might offer some support, but nothing has materialized yet. Reporter: Katherine Monahan, KQED The Trump administration continues to drastically shrink the immigration courts in Northern …

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The Political Year in Retrospect 31:24

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This year in politics, President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, Oakland and San Francisco received new mayors and a redistricting battle reshaped the state’s congressional map. Scott and Marisa are joined by the San Francisco Chronicle's senior political writer Joe Garofoli to analyze the year's top politica…

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Bay Area Christmas Tree Farm Gives Customers A Chance To Cut Down Their Own Tree 10:23

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The holiday season brings many traditions for families across California. One that is tried and true - decorating your home with a Christmas tree. While most families buy artificial trees these days, there are still some places in the state where you can not only get a living tree, but even cut it down yourself. Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The Calif…

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How Trump Wields the Presidential Pardon 31:24

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The pardon power gives U.S. presidents an unusual and extraordinary tool, one that most former presidents have used sparingly and with an eye on potential political fallout. President Donald Trump, however, has used the power to pardon political allies and supporters, January 6 seditionists and an international drug trafficker. Liz Oyer, who served…

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Fresno Airport Expansion Exemplifies Growing Region 10:46

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport may be considered small, but more than 2 million travelers passed through it last year. And the city of Fresno is moving to expand the airport and accommodate a growing customer base for a growing region. In 2023, the airport broke ground on a new terminal. And that terminal opened just in time for Christmas an…

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Sikh Truck Drivers Have A Second Chance In California 10:35

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The Newsom administration confirmed it’s backtracking on a plan to indefinitely revoke thousands of commercial drivers licenses held by immigrants. That’s welcome news to the drivers and their families. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED As Jewish communities around the globe struggle to comprehend the deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi …

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The Trump Admin Has All But Stopped Reuniting Detained Migrant Children With Their Families 10:28

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For the last six weeks, children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone have been inexplicably stuck in federal custody at shelters across the country. The Trump administration has stopped releasing these kids to their families and loved ones. It’s not saying why. But sources in the government agency that’s in charge of unaccompanied kids — and law…

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Community Seafood Program Helps Feed The Hungry In Monterey 10:48

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Santa Cruz and Monterey counties largest food banks report a third of residents can’t consistently afford healthy food. And in this rich fishing region, some of the freshest catch is helping fill those empty bellies. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU Doctors are petitioning California to prohibit the use of a popular countertop material linked to the dea…

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Democrats Recruit Doctors for Key Congressional Races 30:28

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With federal health care subsidies set to expire, Democrats are pushing to make next year’s midterm elections a referendum on Republicans’ approach to health care. Part of their strategy is recruiting doctors to run for office in 2026. Scott and Marisa talk with Guy about this tactic and how it's playing out in two key California congressional race…

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Ukrainian Woman Freed From ICE Detention 10:38

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ICE has released an immigrant from Ukraine who was arrested after her green card interview last week. She says she was held for days inside a federal building in downtown San Diego. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS We're getting into the cold, wet part of the year, and for many people that means it's time to nestle indoors and stay cozy. But for some, t…

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How Trump Uses Taxpayer Dollars as a Political Weapon 31:41

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President Donald Trump is using National Guard troop deployments to pressure cities and counties into following his conservative agenda. But attorney Jill Habig says he is also using the federal pursestrings to bend them to his will. That's why she founded the Oakland-based Public Rights Project to take on the administration, fighting in court on b…

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The Packer Podcast: Get a Sneak Peek of What's New at the East Coast Produce Expo 8:57

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Heather Sterrett, director of events and expos with Farm Journal, gives a snapshot of some of the exciting plans in store for attendees of the January event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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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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US Wholesale Masterclass w/ Pete Przybylinski, The Duckhorn Portfolio (Part 1) 42:49

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Having helped grow Duckhorn from $5M to $500M in revenue and the sales team from 1 to >100 people, Pete Przbylinksi, former Chief Sales Officer of The Duckhorn Portfolio for nearly 30 years, has a deep understanding of managing US wholesale markets. In this two-part episode, Pete dives into every aspect of managing a wholesale sales team, including…