Donald Trump’s lawyer sends a cease and desist letter to the publisher and author of a scathing new book about the president. The publisher says it’s releasing the book tomorrow — four days early. The Trump Administration moves to open vast tracts of previously protected oceans to offshore drilling and to renew a crackdown on marijuana … Continued


The Trump Administration praises anti-government protests in Iran while the country’s  Ayatollah Khameini says foreign powers are instigating the protests.  The acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement says politicians who run sanctuary cities should be charged with crimes and he’s coming after California. https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/2020-census-faces-new-questions   https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/pacifica-financial-crisis-threatens-to-sink-network


California gets set to become the nation’s largest state to allow the recreational sale of marijuana. San Francisco says safety preparations are in place for New Year’s Eve. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/dispensaries-prepare-for-recreational-pot https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/kohn-on-holiday-safety


Alabama election officials certify Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the state’s special Senate election despite a last ditch lawsuit by Republican Roy Moore. Pacifica’s Executive Director urges the National Board to vote to file for bankruptcy protection to avoid seizure of the organization’s assets by the owner of the Empire State Building, owed nearly … Continued