Best Killingly Public Library Podcasts (2025)

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What Immigrants Should Know As ICE Enforcement Continues 11:32

38m ago11:32

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As Immigration and Customs Enforcement escalates its efforts to detain as many people without legal status as possible in California, immigration advocates are reminding people of their constitutional rights. Guest: Nisa Khan, KQED Thousands of migrant families across the country received a text message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last…

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Why Nothing Works - Who killed progress and how to bring it back, Talking with author Marc J. Dunkelman 45:12

1h ago45:12

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For almost 50 years Progressivism has favored a Jeffersonian approach giving weight to the individual's concerns pushing power down instead of a Hamiltonian approach favoring pushing power up.

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More Protests Held Across Southern California As Trump Administration Orders More National Guard To LA 11:40

1d ago11:40

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Protests continued across Southern California, and the rest of the state on Monday over the Trump administration's immigration actions. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A labor leader was released from custody on Monday after his arrest during a downtown L.A. immigration raid set off a firestorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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America's Antisemitism Problem. Talking with Dr. Arie Perliger, Professor of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. 48:10

2h ago48:10

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Antisemitism has emerged as a growing threat to America's Jewish community. Academia has been a breeding ground for this pernicious philosophy. Professor Perliger outlines its' origins and early steps to confront it on campus and in society.

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National Guard Deployed As Protesters Clash With Law Enforcement 11:46

16m ago11:46

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Protests were held over the weekend across Los Angeles because of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown in the city. Things ratcheted up even further after President Trump announced the planned deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, in light of the protests. Guest: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report When the immigrat…

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The Lonely Nest 24:54

6h ago24:54

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Concetta Falcone-Codding about her book The Lonely Nest: The Story of Two Women Whose Short Lives Will One Day Make a Difference in the World. Send us a textBy Killingly Public Library

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Andy Fillmore must be stopped 23:32

4h ago23:32

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Enough is enough please share this episode with everyone you know in Halifax.By Matt Stickland

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Latest Travel Ban Blasted By Immigrant Rights Groups 11:43

6h ago11:43

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Immigrant-serving groups across the Bay Area are condemning a Trump administration travel ban that will bar most of the citizens of 19 countries from entering the U.S. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED Immigration lawyers and advocates say at least 15 people, including some children, were arrested outside of ICE offices in San Francisco this week. Re…

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Community Outrage Continues Over ICE Raid At San Diego Restaurant 11:45

13m ago11:45

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The fallout from the recent ICE raid on a San Diego restaurant continues as union leaders condemn the raid on Buona Forchetta, calling it cruel and an attack on workers. Reporter: Alexander Nguyen, KPBS One of the fiercest critics of the restaurant raid has been a San Diego City Councilman, who has called it terroristic and fascist, earning the con…

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California Supreme Court To Hear Case On State's Rooftop Solar Policy 11:32

5m ago11:32

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It's an important day for the future of solar energy in California. Three environmental groups are set to go before the state Supreme Court to challenge a state policy on solar panels. Guest: Malena Corollo, CalMatters and The Markup The California Air Resources Board has launched a mobile monitoring program to collect pollution data from neighborh…

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San Francisco's Comeback. Talking with Erica Sandberg. 42:24

2h ago42:24

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Mayor Daniel Lurie is 5 months into his term as Mayor of San Francisco and he is getting good marks so far. Journalist and San Franciscan Erica Sandberg discusses how the Mayor is managing a major transformation of The City by The Bay.

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Banks Asking For Customer's Voice Samples 11:33

3h ago11:33

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Many of us have become accustomed to giving up some personal data to access financial services accounts, like Social Security numbers and the places we were born. But a growing number of financial institutions are also asking for customers’ voice samples. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Bay Area members of Congress are pushing the Trump administratio…

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Los Angeles Ramps Up Preparations For Summer Olympics 11:32

1d ago11:32

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In Los Angeles, the clock is ticking down, faster and faster it seems, to July 14th, 2028. That's the opening day of the Summer Olympics Games, followed shortly by the Paralympic Games. And as that date draws closer, the scale of the challenges that face Los Angeles to get ready is starting to sink in. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report…

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California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years 11:20

4d ago11:20

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Brown pelicans are in trouble again — and this time it involves infant birds. This spring marks the third starvation event in four years for the iconic California seabirds. Scientists are still looking for answers. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED Overdose deaths are falling nationwide—but in California, they continue to rise. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQ…

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Science Cuts will mortgage our Tech Future. Talking with Sean Randolph, Bay Area Council 29:55

4d ago29:55

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Cuts to Universities' federally funded research budgets are impacting the top Scientific Research Universities in the United States. We have started to feel it here in Silicon Valley. Where will it lead ?

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1925: A Literary Encyclopedia. Talking with author Tom Lutz. 45:44

6d ago45:44

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1925 marked a peak year in American Literature with the publication of The Great Gatsby, In our Time, The Harlem Renaissance. Tom has created a reference work marking the outstanding books and authors of the pivotal year for American Literature.

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Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions 11:45

13d ago11:45

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California is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite …

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Ethiopian Woman Flees Torture, But Still Facing Deportation 11:31

6d ago11:31

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Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture. But it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled…

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Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers 11:40

16d ago11:40

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May marks the beginning of harvest season when some 800,000 farmworkers in California get to work picking food that lands on tables around the world. Though agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, many farmworkers on the Central Coast don't have enough to eat. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A school board in Temecula, that’s been em…

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What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer 11:35

8d ago11:35

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Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without the perfect summer music playlist. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report A race known as the “triathlon of the art world” is underway this Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County. Founded in 1969, it’s…

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Councillors consider killing taxi industry, May 19 - 23 council recap 29:01

14d ago29:01

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In this podcast Grand Parade's city hall reporter Matt Stickland recaps what went down at city hall last week. There's a development on a heritage property, Halifax is making slow progress police reform thanks to an unlikely hero. And there's also a pop quiz! We trust you can find any legislation yourself, and if you can't, you should be able to, b…

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Monday’s Most Likely 33:36

9d ago33:36

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read. Books Mentioned: Strangers in Time by David Baldacci When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff The …

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Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood 11:46

20d ago11:46

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Six people are presumed dead after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group, a music talent agency based in the San Diego area, confirms that it lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro. California is suing the federal government for blocking the state’s ability to se…

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Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals 11:38

12d ago11:38

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Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block Californi…

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Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War against the West. Talking with Ambassador John J. Sullivan 1:04:28

13d ago1:04:28

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Ambassador Sullivan served as Deputy Secretary of State from 2017 to 2019. He then became Ambassador to the Russian Federation serving as Ambassador from 2019 to 2022. He served in both the Trump and Biden Administrations in the lead up to and early in the Ukraine War.

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Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding 11:30

21d ago11:30

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Lawyers for San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are back in court Wednesday. They’re fighting with the Trump administration over new rules around homelessness funding. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Teachers in Temecula can teach about race without fear of running afoul of the school board, at least for now. This comes after a California Appeals C…

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California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" 11:40

22d ago11:40

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Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose th…

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Ambassador William H. Luers. May 15, 1929 - May 10, 2025. An American Diplomat, Patron of the Arts, Museum Director, Author. In Memoriam. 6:18

23d ago6:18

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Ambassador Bill Luers was an advocate of promoting American interests overseas, by showcasing our leading writers, painters and artists through Cultural Exchange Programs. He remained committed to the persuasive soft power of Culture to further US foreign policy goals. "Uncommon Company" is a memoir of his work promoting the Arts overseas and at ho…

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Independent California Pharmacies Brace For Tariffs On Imported Medication 11:45

23d ago11:45

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Law enforcement authorities are seeking help to piece together the timeline of their primary suspect in the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic over the weekend. Authorities identified 25 year old Twentynine Palms Guy Edward Bartkus in connection with the bombing and said he was likely killed in the blast. (Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR) …

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Scooters, taxes and sidewalks, oh my! May 12 - 16 council recap 31:16

22d ago31:16

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In this episode a recap of everything that happened last week. Can you tell that I'm writing this blurb too late on a Sunday? Yes, probably. For more info about city hall, head over to www.grandparade.news To follow Matt on Social media, find him @landofsticks TootlesBy Matt Stickland

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Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work 11:35

26d ago11:35

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As the state legislature works to tackle a $12 billion budget deficit, a bill aimed at delivering vital resources right to farmworkers’ front doors is being put on hold. It’s modeled after an existing program run by Ayudando Latinos a Soñar, a nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report The federal government and…

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Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death 11:40

19d ago11:40

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Across California, families have had to fight, sometimes for years, just to learn what happened to their loved ones in police custody. Darryl Mefferd wasn't under arrest when he died after an encounter with Vallejo police in 2016. Local officials ruled his death an accidental drug overdose and for years, that's where the story ended. But new record…

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Inside the Reagan White House. A front row seat to Presidential Leadership with lessons for today. Talking with author Frank Lavin, Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. 48:42

20d ago48:42

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A memoir which melds Frank's professional development and progress in the White House with personal impressions and anecdotes about President Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan from 1981 to 1989.

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Challenges of Participating in CA's Budget Process 11:30

20d ago11:30

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It’s budget season at the State Capitol, which means grassroots advocates from around California come to plead for the funding they need for key community programs and projects. But, participating in the budget process and public committee hearings can be a heavy lift – especially for those outside Sacramento’s high-powered lobbyist class. (Reporte…

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Russia and US relations: the role of a Citizen Diplomat. Talking with Bill Boerum former Chairman Sister Cities International. 21:01

23d ago21:01

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While US and Russian diplomatic relations remain frozen citizen diplomats continue to talk to each other despite limited official contacts.

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An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments 11:30

29d ago11:30

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In recent years, the population of homeless people has aged, with about 20% of them now 55 or older. Many have never been homeless before. (Reporter: Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio) Conservative activists are welcoming an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom this week pushing cities to ban homeless encampments across California. Advocates …

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Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. Talking with co-author Amie Parnes 52:36

23d ago52:36

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The 2024 presidential campaign was especially momentous with an incumbent President leaving the race after a disastrous debate performance and the challenger being attacked by assassins two times. Unparalleled in modern times.

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Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities 11:44

1M ago11:44

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that funds programs in libraries nationwide. In March, President Trump signed an executive order to slash the agency’s funding. And California's Braille and Talking Book Library, which serves the state's blind and print-disabled community, could be hit by these cuts. Reporter: Jasmine…

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One advisory committee meeting 4:33

29d ago4:33

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Short one this week as the Board of Police Commissioners meeting was cancelled.By Matt Stickland

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The Jeep Show 42:48

23d ago42:48

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Robert B. O'Connor about his book Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge. Send us a textBy Killingly Public Library

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The Stahl House - a Case Study House. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog. 40:34

25d ago40:34

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In January 1945 Art and Architecture magazine commissioned 8 nationally known architects to design contemporary, single family homes with a specific budget to meet the expected homebuilding boom in the post war era. 33 Case Study homes were built as models from 1945 to 1966. The Stahl House in Los Angeles is Case Study House #22 and is open to visi…

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Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads 11:42

1M ago11:42

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Los Angeles County's Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a 90-million-dollar bridge now under construction. It's designed to connect green spaces between a freeway so animals can cross safely. But animals don’t need these kinds of crossings to be so expensive and fancy. There are smaller and cheaper ways to cross the road. Guest: Seth Riley, Biologist, …

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California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain 11:12

1M ago11:12

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A bill introduced in the state legislature by Sacramento Democratic Assembly member Maggy Krell aims to increase penalties for loitering to solicit minors for sex. But a provision specifically aimed at soliciting 16- and 17-year olds has divided state Democrats, and given Republicans a political opportunity to criticize their opponents. Reporter: L…

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Sailing Around the World with Parkinson's Disease. Talking with Ethan Henderson of The Michael J Fox Fdn and Amy Bridge of the Neptune Project. 33:39

1M ago33:39

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Bertrand Delhom was the first person with Parkinson's to sail around the world in the competitive Ocean Global Race (OGR). Building on that experience to raise public awareness of Parkinson's a fundraising regatta will be held on the SF Bay in April 2026 and the MJF Fdn will be involved with sponsoring the Neptune in the 2027 OGR.…

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Democrats Hope a Progressive Push Can Flip one of California's Conservative Enclaves 11:26

1M ago11:26

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For a long time, California's Central Valley has been a bastion of conservative political support; the red spot in a state that's awash in blue. However, there are signs that support for the right could be wavering, as President Trump's policies on trade and immigration are impacting livelihoods in the Central Valley; and some of the biggest progre…

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Trump's Proposed Budget Threatens NASA Space Research 11:23

1M ago11:23

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Last week, the Trump administration announced its goal of cutting $6 billion from NASA or nearly a quarter of the space agency's budget. Science programs would be hit especially hard, like the work done by NASA facilities in California. Guest: Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy, Planetary Society Three people are dead, four have received medical a…

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Communities In Far Northern California Challenged By Return Of Gray Wolves 11:12

1M ago11:12

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For decades, wolves were thought to have been hunted and poisoned into extinction in California with the last sighting of the animal in the 1920s. But that changed in late 2011 when a wolf wearing a radio collar crossed into the state from Oregon. In the years since, California’s gray wolf population has grown into the dozens, threatening the livel…

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Downtown's burden and core municipal services, April 28 - May 2 Recap 39:29

1M ago39:29

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Hey folks, bit of a lighter show notes this week because I've done a bonus show and had to put a newspaper to bed. See ya next week, don't forget to grab a copy of the first issue of the paper this week at Atlantic News in Halifax and The Dart Gallery in DartmouthBy Matt

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Tariffs Likely To Increase Cost Of Weddings In California 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Weddings are pricey affairs in California — and they’re about to get even more expensive. According to the National Bridal Retailers Association, about 90 percent of all wedding gowns sold in the U.S. are made in China. With 145% tariffs now being imposed on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., that could mean big price increases for California …

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Homework: How to fix Halifax's BRT /w HFX By Bike 56:17

1M ago56:17

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Since journalism is homework the job, after last episode where I explained in great details the issues with the HRM's planning, I felt obligated to explain how I'd fix it. For this bonus episode I invited Kevin Wilson aka HFX By Bike and the two of us work through fixing the BRT. Over on his YouTube Channel, Kevin does this sort of thing on a regul…

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