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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.

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Talkies – November 13, 2019

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Talkies – November 6, 2019

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Talkies – November 5, 2019

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Talkies – October 31, 2019

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Reins on Big Tech? Matt Taibbi!

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10.30.19 - 11:00am

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European efforts to protect users from Big Tech could work here too.  German activists share. PLUS: Rolling Stone writer/editor Matt Taibbi on impeachment, Russiagate, “the deep state”, and media. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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California fire! Haiti!

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10.29.19 - 11:00am

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Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane tells us the latest on the Kincaid fire, and air quality.  PLUS: Haiti in deepest crisis.  Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Fire and water! Proud Boys! Halloween!

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10.24.19 - 11:00am

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California is burning at both ends! and battling, again, over water. Dan Morain of CalMatters fills us in. PLUS: the state of the alt-right, with Shane Burley.  PLUS: Starhawk on ancestor connection. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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Impeachment! Global Extinction!

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10.23.19 - 11:00am

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Mitch Jesserich tells us what’s up in D.C.  PLUS: “The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution” author Mary DeMocker brings hope and activism. Hosted by Kris Welch.


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