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School districts in chaos due to COVID surge fueled by Omicron; New York’s transit system faces slowdowns due to worker shortage; Immunocompromised folks seek 4th and 5th booster shots; Plus Mailk Al Nasir on Gil Scott-Heron

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Calamity ensues in school districts across the country due to a surge in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant. Dana Goldstein (@DanaGoldstein), national education correspondent for the New York Times joins us to discuss. 0:19 – Sarah Karp (@SSKedreporter), education reporter for WBEZ – Chicago Public Radio joins us … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections; Senate leader pledges to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights; California lawmakers sponsor bill to hold gun makers liable

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden orders 20 million Pfizer anti-viral pills, as nation hits record 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections. San Francisco officials say city is prepared for COVID-19 surge, as hundreds of city workers under quarantine. Senate leader pledges … Continued

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Congress reconvenes; More COVID questions; Plus Edward Slingerland on his latest book about alcohol and civilization

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On today’s show: 0:08 – John Nichols (@NicholsUprising), National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation joins us to discuss what to expect as Congress reconvenes. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us again to address your COVID questions. 1:08 – We spend our second … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

U.S. hits record average 300,000 daily COVID-19 infections, health officials say deaths are down; Sierra snow pack nearly double last years; Biden EPA announces national recycling strategy, watchdog says California’s recycling system lacking

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. hits record COVID-19 infections: 300,000 daily in latest 7-day average, health officials say deaths are down. CDC urges people not to go on cruise ships, as it investigates 90 cases. World Health Organization warns of tsunami … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Family of 14-year old girl killed by Los Angeles police speak out; California is first state in the nation to record 5 million COVID-19 infections; Santa Clara County requires booster shots for all health care workers

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Family of 14-year old girl killed by Los Angeles police speak out. U.S. daily COVID-19 infections reach record peak at more than 441,000. California records 5 million COVID-19 infections, first state in the nation to do so. … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

F.D.A. approves 1st pill to fight COVID-19; California Governor requires health care workers get booster shots; Biden administration extends moratorium on federal student loan repayment

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. F.D.A. approves 1st prescription pill to fight COVID-19, Pfizer’s Paxlovid. California Governor Gavin Newsom mandates booster shots for health care workers. Los Angeles Mayor urges public to get COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, as infections soar. San … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden to give 500 million free COVID-19 tests, as Omicron variant spreads; San Francisco District Attorney joins critics of Mayor London Breed’s plan to increase police in the Tenderloin; Tulle Elk at heart of land use battle at Point Reyes National Park

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden to give 500 million free COVID-19 tests, as Omicron becomes dominant COVID-19 strain in U.S. California Governor Gavin Newsom mandates booster vaccines for healthcare workers. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo urges booster mandate for … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden visits Kentucky, ravaged by tornadoes, pledges support; U.S. marks 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, urges boosters to ward off Omicron; San Francisco Mayor Breed’s beefed up surveillance plan to combat crime criticized by public defender

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden visits Kentucky, ravaged by tornadoes, pledges support. U.S. marks 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, urges vaccines and boosters to ward off Omicron. Senate passes bill to increase debt ceiling, just in time to avoid default, sends … Continued

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More on Rising Inflation; COVID Science Questions; Plus Fund Drive Special with Fredrika Newton

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On today’s show: 0:08 – US sees its highest rate of inflation since 1982. Doug Henwood (@DougHenwood), an economic journalist and host of KPFA’s Behind the News joins us to discuss his latest piece for The Nation, What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation? 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious … Continued