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Israel and Iran Escalation; Plus, Bay Area Delegation Joins the Gaza Freedom Flotilla; What Grant Pass vs. Johnson Means for Homelessness in Bay Area;

0:08 — Naysan Rafati is Crisis Group’s Iran Senior Analyst. His research is focused on the Iran nuclear deal and Iran’s regional policies. 0:20 — Maria Lewis and Carlos Michaud are Bay Area participants in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, seeking to deliver 5,500 tons of aid to Gaza. Follow their journey on Instagram and TikTok: … Continued


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Escalating Warnings of Iranian Retaliatory Attack Against Israel; Plus, Costs and Benefits of Converting Public Lands to Solar Energy Farms

0:08 — Naysan Rafati is Crisis Group’s Iran Senior Analyst. His research is focused on the Iran nuclear deal and Iran’s regional policies. 0:33 — Dustin Mulvaney is a Professor in the Environmental Studies Department at San José State University. His research focuses on the social and environmental dimensions of commodity chains and production systems. … Continued


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What Came of California’s CARE Court? Plus, California Water Crisis Following the Rainy Season; California DOJ Dismisses Lawsuit Against Vallejo Police Department

0:08 — Sophia Bollag is a politics reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, covering state government from Sacramento. Maggie Angst is a reporter for the SF Chronicle’s city hall team. She covers homelessness, addiction and mental health. 0:33 — Heather Cooley is the Director of Research at the Pacific Institute.   0:45 — Anna Bauman is … Continued