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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news—and who’s doing what about it, here and now. Celebration and support from our vibrant, diverse community. Hosted by Kris Welch.
The budget deal finally reached in Sacramento is taking billions from hard-hit counties. How are counties fighting back? PLUS: Healthcare reform, in a pitched battle in Washington, is now being put off until after the congressional recess. What can be done about it? With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Keith Carson, Alameda … Continued
July 19th marks the 30th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua: we'll talk with our reporter in Managua. As California's budget crisis deepens, there's more talk of taxing medical marijuana. PLUS: a guide to sacred mountains that circle San Francisco Bay. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten. guests: Daniel del Solar, live from … Continued
At least 184 people have been killed in rioting in northern China, where thousands of Chinese troops have been sent to quell ethnic minority Uigher rebellion. PLUS: the death of a magazine, with broader implications. With host Kris Welch, nine to ten a.m. guests: Henryk Szadiewski, manager, Uigher Human Rights Project Danyel Smith, editor … Continued
Happy Fourth! A round-up of Our Nation at War: Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran? Plus: special musical selections, AND your phone ins. With host Kris Welch. guests: Raed Jarrar, Iraqi blogger and activists, Iraq consultant, American Friends Service Committee, DC. Andrew Carroll, founder Legacy Project and "Here Is Where" initiative, re: little-known sites … Continued
Congress debated climate change and mountain top legislation this week—separately. We discuss them together. THEN: the legacy of Michael Jackson, with your calls. With host Kris Welchguests: Stephanie Pistello, legislative assoc., Alliance for Appalachia Earl Ofari Hutchinson, political analyst, author (The Latino Challenge to Black America; The Emerging Black GOP Majority; The Assassination of … Continued
