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Voting rights showdown on Senate floor as vote looms on two bills; Secretary of State reiterates U.S. support for Ukraine in face of Russian aggression; California Attorney General announces investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Voting rights showdown on Senate floor as vote looms on two bills to protect the right. President Joe Biden marks 1st year in office highlighting challenges and successes in COVID-19 pandemic and inflation. New York Attorney General … Continued


Functional Medicine addresses the root causes of disease. Nurse Practitioner Angel Shannon will join Nurse Rona to discuss how this patient-centered and science-based approach can be of great value during the Covid-19 pandemic. She will suggest ways to enhance our immune system, restore our health, and consider life-style changes to move us towards increased well-being. … Continued


Rebroadcast: Host Timothy Regan shares evidence-based principles and tips to help you talk to someone who disagrees with you about getting the Covid-19 vaccine.  Timothy wants these important conversations to be easier for everyone, so we can work together to serve life for ourselves, eachother, and our world. The first half of this episode is … Continued


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Itamar Moses, playwright and librettist for “The Band’s Visit,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded January 10, 2021. Itamar Moses has written several plays, including “Yellowjackets,” which was performed in 2008 at Berkeley Rep, and the books for three musicals. He won a Tony Award for “The Band’s Visit,” which plays at SF Broadway’s Golden Gate Theater through February 6, 2021.


On today’s show: 0:08 – How are the voting rights bills are shaping up in the Senate? We discuss with Pastor Michael McBride (@impastormike_), National Director of Faith in Action’s LIVE FREE campaign and Elizabeth Hira (@ElizabethHira), Policy Counsel and Spitzer fellow in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. 0:34 – How … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans; On 20th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay-human rights advocates and 9-11 victims families call for its closure

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden urges Senate to pass voting rights legislation, stalled by Republicans. January 6th panel subpoena’s Donald Trump’s speech writer and strategists. W.H.O. warns Europe will peak with Omicron infections as it hits CDC Director warns … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Nicolai N. Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island joins us to discuss the Ukraine border crisis. 0:33 – Emily Hoeven (@emily_hoeven), Newsletter Editor for CalMatters joins us to discuss Gov. Newsom’s proposed state budget. 0:45 – California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra (@Ash_Kalra), representing the 27th Assembly … Continued


What would it take to have a caring system that addressed health disparities, honored indigenous medicine, and respected the stories and struggles of all people? How can we create a culture of care for our children, elders, and the planet? And, what could we be doing differently in this prolonged, confusing, and painful time of … Continued


On today’s show: 0:08 – Yuba County Jail is once again being used to detain immigrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The last person held there was freed on October 27, 2021. Now, the jail is being repopulated, and as of this week, at least two immigrants are detained inside. Yuba is notorious for retaliating … Continued