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Senate at an impasse over filibuster; COVID science with Dr. Swartzberg; LAPD collaterally kills 14-year-old Valentina Orellana Peralta days before Christmas; Plus the racism of Chicago’s automated traffic enforcement

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On today’s show: 0:08 – John Nichols (@NicholsUprising), National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation joins us to discuss the Senate’s impasse over the filibuster. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us again for our weekly COVID science segment. 1:08 – Hamid Khan, … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Voting rights legislation on shaky ground amidst filibuster debate; Navient settles predatory student loan suit for $1.85 billion; Nurses hold nationwide day of action to oppose relaxing of COVID-19 safety measures, amidst surge

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden unsure whether Democrats can pass voting rights legislation, amidst filibuster debate. +100 mayors sign letter urging legislation to protect voting rights. 12 members of far right group Oath Keepers charged with sedition for January … Continued

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More on inflation; Across the country, students walkout; COVID Update on Santa Rita Jails; Plus direct actions taking place on MLK Day

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On today’s show: 0:08 – We continue our inflation discussion with Dean Baker (@DeanBaker13), senior economist at the Center for Economic Policy and Research. 0:34 – Lexi McMenamin (@leximcmenamin), News & Politics Editor at Teen Vogue and Keith Brown, President of the Oakland Education Association (@OaklandEA) join us to discuss the student walkouts organized in Oakland and … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

COVID-19 infections shatter world records; Bill to reform Ellis Act evictions advances; Bill to create universal health care in California advances

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. W.H.O. reports global COVID-19 deaths at all time record, urges vaccinating poorer countries. New report finds fast spreading Omicron variant not as lethal as Delta variant. San Francisco COVID-19 infections spike, schools agree to provide students with … Continued

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Supreme Court hears Biden’s vaccine mandate; More COVID science & questions; Mother seeks justice for son beaten to death in LA jail; Plus Oakland teachers and students organize for COVID safety

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law joins us to discuss the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Biden Administration’s employee vaccine mandate. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us again to discuss the latest COVID … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President and lawmakers mark 1 year anniversary of deadly January 6th insurrection; W.H.O. warns Omicron variant won’t be the last COVID-19 mutation; California lawmakers propose tax to finance universal health care in the state

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden marks 1 year anniversary of deadly January 6th insurrection with rebuke of former President Trump. Democrats mark January 6th insurrection warning it can happen again, Republicans largely amiss. Nationwide candlelight vigils planned to commemorate January … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

On eve of Capitol insurrection, Attorney General vows to pursue all those involved; San Francisco teachers blast school district over handling of COVID-19 testing and safety protocols; Black Lives Matter protesters sue Sacramento police alleging harassment

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Attorney General vows to hold accountable anyone involved in the Capitol insurrection, on eve of 1 year anniversary. New Chief of Capitol police warns of staffing shortage and future threats-cites 9,600 threats made to congress in 2021. … Continued

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School districts in chaos due to COVID surge fueled by Omicron; New York’s transit system faces slowdowns due to worker shortage; Immunocompromised folks seek 4th and 5th booster shots; Plus Mailk Al Nasir on Gil Scott-Heron

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Calamity ensues in school districts across the country due to a surge in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant. Dana Goldstein (@DanaGoldstein), national education correspondent for the New York Times joins us to discuss. 0:19 – Sarah Karp (@SSKedreporter), education reporter for WBEZ – Chicago Public Radio joins us … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections; Senate leader pledges to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights; California lawmakers sponsor bill to hold gun makers liable

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections. San Francisco officials say city is prepared for COVID-19 surge, as hundreds of city workers under quarantine. Senate leader pledges … Continued

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Congress reconvenes; More COVID questions; Plus Edward Slingerland on his latest book about alcohol and civilization

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On today’s show: 0:08 – John Nichols (@NicholsUprising), National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation joins us to discuss what to expect as Congress reconvenes. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us again to address your COVID questions. 1:08 – We spend our second … Continued