Podcast Episodes
Back to Search‘When Trees Testify’ They Tell the Story of Black American History
In her new book “When Trees Testify,” plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery examines the ways trees are intertwined with Black American history as we…
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California’s Iranian Diaspora Despairs Over Brutal Crackdown
At least 2,600 protesters have been killed in Iran’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protests, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agenc…
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Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy in the Age of Trump
In his second term as president, Donald Trump has dismantled programs that promote equality, fired Black officials from high ranking positions, and h…
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When Smoke Gets in Your Wine
Buttery notes. Hints of cherry. A wisp of chocolate. All are desirable tastes in wine. But what happens when the grapes have been exposed to wildfire…
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How to Be a 'Super Ager' With Dr. Eric Topol
Cardiologist and genetic researcher Dr. Eric Topol wrote the book on “Super Agers,” distilling everything that modern medicine can teach us about boo…
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Concerns Over ICE Training and Tactics Reach Boiling Point
An ICE officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good last week in Minneapolis—and the Trump administration’s response — have stirred both outrage an…
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How Trump Redefined the Power of the Presidency One Year Into Second Term
President Donald Trump has redefined the authority of the American presidency. In a recent interview with the New York Times, he said he is constrain…
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How Are You Handling Increased Health Insurance Premiums?
Californians have until January 31 to sign up for health insurance provided by Covered California, the state’s Obamacare plan. Because Congress let h…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
New California IVF Law Dramatically Expands Access
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, can cost upwards of $20,000 in California — for one cycle. For that reason, it’s put financial strain on many Califor…
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Author Mo Willems on Inspiring Young Readers Through Interactive Stories
You may know Mo Willems from his books about “The Pigeon” – who asks, pleads, even demands to do things like drive a school bus. Or from unlikely bes…
3 months, 4 weeks ago