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02.13.18 - 6:00pm

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Three of the nation’s top intelligence officials testify their agencies have detected Russian activity aimed at interfering in the upcoming midterm elections. Civil rights attorney John Burris announces a lawsuit in the fatal BART shooting of an African American man last month. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/california-ag-gives-guidance-on-immigrant-worker-protections https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/berkeley-may-become-a-sanctuary-city-for-adult-use-marijuana-city-council-to-vote-on-resolution-tonight https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/family-of-sahleem-tindle-killed-by-bart-police-call-for-bodycam-footage-release

02.12.18 - 6:00pm

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The Senate begins open-ended debate on immigration to protect Dreamers from deportation and other immigration issues. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener proposes legislation to make it easier to force conservatorships for homeless mentally ill people living on the streets. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/foodworkers-protest-low-wages-in-oakland https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/senate-opens-immigration-debate-dreamers-fate-at-stake https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/senator-wiener-introduces-legislation-to-let-cities-decide-on-behalf-of-mentally-ill-homeless-people

02.09.18 - 6:00pm

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Donald Trump nixes release of the Democratic version of a House Intelligence Committee memo on the investigation of the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. Prisoners seek to keep alive their lawsuit against sleeping deprivation in California prisons. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/prisoner-lawsuits-against-sleep-deprivation-in-ca-prisons   https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/trump-signs-massive-budget-deal https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/court-documents-show-police-collaborated-with-neo-nazis  

02.08.18 - 6:00pm

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The Senate and House debate budget measures as a midnight deadline looms to avert another government shutdown. Berkeley police roust a homeless encampment on the grounds of Old City Hall. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/berkeley-sweeps-homeless-encampment-at-old-city-hall https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/judge-rules-a-baker-can-refuse-to-bake-a-cake-for-a-lesbian-wedding https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/troubled-waterfix-seeks-to-build-one-tunnel-at-a-time

02.07.18 - 6:00pm

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House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi holds the floor for hours to dramatize her demand that Republican Speaker Paul Ryan agree to allow debate on a plan to protect young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers.”  The California Nurses Association makes its case for single payer health care at the State Capitol.

02.06.18 - 6:00pm

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The White House says Donald Trump was only kidding when he said that Democrats who failed to applaud during the State of the Union may have been committing treason — New York Democrat Hakeem Jeffries says treason is not a laughing matter. San Francisco and Alameda County residents may have the opportunity to vote on … Continued

02.05.18 - 6:00pm

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Donald Trump calls Congressional Democrats who didn’t applaud his State of the Union speech “UnAmerican” and treasonous. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra steps in to provide oversight of SFPD reforms after the federal Justice Department abandons its Obama-era role. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/poor-peoples-campaign-launches-moral-campaign-on-poverty-environment-racism https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/california-doj-will-review-sfpds-effort-to-improve-its-relationship-with-the-public

02.02.18 - 6:00pm

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The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee releases its disputed  memo criticizing the Russia probe after Donald Trump declassifies it. A new U.S. nuclear posture review envisions a possible nuclear first strike to react to an attack on U.S. civilian populations or infrastructure. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/illegal-and-legal-immigration-would-be-drastically-cut-under-trumps-new-immigration-proposal https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/trumps-expanded-nuclear-arsenal https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/california-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-on-womens-rights-issues-and-all-agree

02.01.18 - 6:00pm

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The ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says the Republican Committee Chair made material changes to a memo on the Russia probe before sending it to the White House for review. San Francisco Supervisors consider establishing a public municipal bank. Worldwide rallies support imprisoned Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi on her 17th birthday.   https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/uc-employee-unions-protest-for-fair-wages-and-dignity-outside-berkeleys-sproul-hall https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/us-navy-re-examines-hunters-point-naval-shipyard-for-radioactive-contamination … Continued

01.31.18 - 6:00pm

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In his first State of the Union address, Donald Trump calls for unity, while repeating deeply divisive talking points linking criminal gangs to immigration and claiming family unification brings in dangerous immigrants. San Francisco’s District Attorney says he’ll comb department records and purge thousands of marijuana convictions. Pregnant women at the Alameda County jail, ask … Continued