Revealing the Influence of Misinformation Across the Country on Morning Edition

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February 17, 2021

Can Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Survive a GOP Challenge Next Year? Moring Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. Could Alaska’s new open primary save her from angry GOP voters -- and help her get re-elected next November? Join us for Morning Edition from NPR News. Morning Edition from NPR…
January 08, 2021

How Are Teachers Helping Kids Make Sense of Attack on the Capitol? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Young students have watched violent mobs descend on the U-S Capitol building -- something that’s already being discussed in class. How are teachers and therapists helping kids make sense of what happened? Plus, difficult decisions ahead for Congress as party leaders ponder impeachment on the next…
December 31, 2020

Minding Our Mental Health in The New Year on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

A winter in isolation could strain mental and physical health, but psychologists say we can still stay close to our loved ones. Getting creative about connecting in the new year. Plus, Sister Sadie is the first group made up entirely of women musicians to win the bluegrass industry’s top award.…
December 30, 2020

How New Anti-AIDS Drugs are Revolutionizing Care on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Treatment for patients with HIV has come a long way. On the next Morning Edition from NPR News, how new anti-AIDS drugs are revolutionizing care… and being hailed as game-changers in the fight against the disease. Morning Edition from NPR News airs weekday mornings from 6:00 am - 9:00 am on KRCB-FM…
December 28, 2020

The Push to End the Federal Death Penalty on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

The Trump administration has accelerated the pace of federal executions to historic levels. Now, activists are looking to President-elect Biden to reverse that. The push to end the federal death penalty, on the next Morning Edition from NPR News. Morning Edition from NPR News airs weekday mornings…
December 24, 2020

Jazz Virtuoso Jon Batiste on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Jazz virtuoso Jon Batiste provides the music for the new Pixar film, 'Soul'. He was also an inspiration for the movie's main character. Find out more on the next Morning Edition from NPR News. Morning Edition from NPR News airs weekday mornings from 6:00 am - 9:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming…
Dec 22, 2020

Adam Weiner Has Reinvented Himself During the Pandemic. Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Like many musicians, Philadelphia musician Adam Weiner [WEE-ner] has reinvented himself during the pandemic. He debuts a unique Christmas ballad…
Dec 21, 2020

How Will Democrats Hold on to Their House Majority? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Even as Joe Biden prepares to enter the White House, Democrats are asking what went wrong in the 2020 Election after losing seats in the House. A…
Dec 16, 2020

How Beethoven's Symphonies Were Shaped by Familiar American Values on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Two and a half centuries after his birth, Beethoven's music still resonates. How familiar American values helped shape the symphonies of the iconic…
Dec 08, 2020

How a Vice President Kamala Harris Could Help Normalize Blended Families on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is a stepmother. When she takes office, it will have special significance to stepparents and their stepchildren.…
Dec 07, 2020

Protecting Ancient Trees From the Warming Climate on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 5pm

This year, historic wildfires ravaged California’s forests -- including state parks where redwood trees have stood for a thousand years. On the next…
Dec 04, 2020

What Can Social Media Teach Us About Leading A “Full” Life? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

As the pandemic forces us to interact virtually more than ever before, what can social media teach us about leading a “real” and fulfilling life?…
Dec 02, 2020

Could California See Another Statewide Stay-at-Home Order? Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

The latest surge of coronavirus cases has California intensive care units at near capacity. And another statewide stay-at-home order could be next.…
Dec 01, 2020

Bestselling author Cheryl Strayed on the Next Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Bestselling author Cheryl Strayed is bringing back her popular advice column, “Dear Sugar,” in a new format. Hear more on the next Morning Edition…
Nov 30, 2020

Can President-Elect Joe Biden Protect Reproductive Rights with Three Conservative Justices on the Supreme Court? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Reproductive rights advocates hope that President-elect Joe Biden will reverse many of the pro-life policies put in place by the Trump…
Nov 24, 2020

Would America Accept a National Mask Mandate? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Face masks have become a symbol of the political polarization over the coronavirus in the U-S. But evidence shows that masks help slow the spread of…
Nov 05, 2020

Day by Day, Even Hour by Hour, Pursuing the Facts of the Election on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Election officials in yet-to-be-called states say every vote for president will be counted no matter how long it takes. States like Michigan have…
Nov 04, 2020

Amid All the Election Claims, What's True and What's Not on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Amid the claims -- and false claims -- about the presidential election, the counting continues. Whatever the news, NPR will be relentless in saying…
Nov 03, 2020

Voters Now Play the Waiting Game on the Next Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Millions of Americans have made their choice - but we may have to wait a while to find out who the winner is. Which states could take longer to…
Oct 29, 2020

President Trump narrowly won Wisconsin four years ago. Now the state is up for grabs again. Join Us for Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

President Trump won Wisconsin by less than one percentage point in 2016 -- a year when nearly a million and a half eligible voters in the state…
Oct 28, 2020

Hundreds of polling places in Iowa are closed due to the pandemic. How could that affect close races up and down the ballot in a key swing state? Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

In Iowa, hundreds of polling places have been closed or consolidated because of the coronavirus pandemic. Could those closures make a difference in a…
Oct 26, 2020

How Are the Trump and Biden Campaigns Reaching Out to Indian-American voters? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

For a community that makes up only about 1 percent of the U-S population, Indian-Americans are receiving unprecedented attention in this year’s…
Oct 23, 2020

Is Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing Enough to Keep Passengers Safe? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Airlines want customers back on their planes. They're disinfecting cabins, requiring masks, upgrading air filtration systems - and now, some are…
Oct 22, 2020

Bruce Springsteen Reflects on His Long Career on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On his new album "Letter to You," Bruce Springsteen reflects on the friends he's lost over the course of a long career. He talks with Steve Inskeep…
Oct 19, 2020

How Will a President Biden tackle the Climate Crisis? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Joe Biden says tackling climate change is all about creating jobs. Could the former vice president's ambitious plans to handle the climate crisis and…
Oct 16, 2020

Can Latino Voters Overcome a History of Low-Voter Turnout? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Latinos have a chance to influence this fall's election results. But in many communities, the pandemic has made it particularly difficult for Latinos…
Oct 14, 2020

San Francisco Police Don’t Want to Respond to Psychiatric Crises. Find Out Who Should Handle Them Instead on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

San Francisco is launching a plan to remove police from responding to calls involving people in a psychiatric or substance abuse crisis. Could the…
Oct 13, 2020

Why Are Millions of Americans Still Waiting for Unemployment Benefits? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Millions of people across the country are waiting -- and waiting -- to collect unemployment benefits. Fraudulent claims made during the pandemic have…
Sep 24, 2020

Will Kamala Harris' Bid to Become Vice President Affect How She Questions a New Supreme Court Nominee? Join Us for Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Kamala Harris' tough questioning of Brett Kavanaugh during his contentious confirmation hearings put her in the spotlight. Will her bid to become…
Sep 23, 2020

Learn How Black Voters Could Be Difference Makers in November. Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Pittsburgh is a city that typically supports Democrats -- and many Black voters there are passionate about the upcoming election. But in contested…
Sep 22, 2020

How is the Issue of Race Dividing Young Voters? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Polls show Joe Biden narrowly ahead of President Trump in some key states. In Wisconsin, the issue of race has young voters divided over who to…
Sep 21, 2020

How Did COVID-19 Get So Bad in the U.S? A closer look on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Since the first death from COVID-19 was reported back in February, some parts of the U-S have had more success containing the virus than others.…
Sep 16, 2020

Yusuf Islam Talks About Reinventing One of His Landmark Albums on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Yusuf Islam is all about change. In the late 1970s, the musician known as Cat Stevens found a new name, a new religion and got rid of all his…
Sep 14, 2020

Join Us for a Special Fundraising Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Dwight D. Eisenhower was a five-star general who led the Allies to victory during World War II. Now, after years of disputes over its design, a new…
Sep 11, 2020

Could the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Produce a Coronavirus Vaccine? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

The U.S. military has a history of creating vaccines and now Army scientists are working on one for the coronavirus. The expectation is a safe…
Sep 08, 2020

The Unlikely Pairing of a Black Pastor at a Mostly White Church in Vancouver, WA on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

The Black Lives Matter movement asks what role white people should play in the struggle for racial justice. How the unlikely pairing of a Black…
Sep 07, 2020

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's Thoughts on the Economic Recovery on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

The chairman of the federal reserve sees a continuing recovery for the US economy. But with a pandemic, unemployment and inflation his job won't be…
Sep 04, 2020

It’s a World of Wonders on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Staring at screens is fun for a while; but there's plenty of time for kids to go outside, connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors with imaginative…
Sep 02, 2020

How a Small Town Like Prineville, Oregon is Dealing with Racial Strife – Thursday at 6am

America's racial strife is not confined to big cities. A small town in Oregon has watched protests for racial justice - and counter protests against…
Sep 01, 2020

How has President Trump Responded to the Rising Threat of Domestic Extremists? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

As protests and civil unrest lead to shootings like we saw in Kenosha and Portland, some are concerned about the government's response. Homeland…
Aug 31, 2020

How Do Large Groups of Firefighters Protect Themselves Against the Pandemic? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Massive wildfires continue to burn in the western United States -- and firefighters deployed to those areas are facing another major foe: COVID-19.…
Aug 27, 2020

Without National Guidance, Colleges Are Planning Their Own Strategies to Keep COVID Outbreaks in Check. Join Us for Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Colleges around the United States are reporting hundreds of new COVID-19 cases on-site -- and with no national guidance on how to handle outbreaks,…
Aug 25, 2020

The Legacy of Electric Lady Studios on the Next Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix opened his own recording studio in New York City -- then he died less than a month later. But through the years, the…
Aug 24, 2020

How Are Millions of Americans Getting By Without Extra Unemployment Benefits? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Millions who’ve lost work during the pandemic are facing a personal financial crisis. With the extra six hundred dollars a week in federal…
Aug 23, 2020

Why Are Some Parts of America Not Cooling Down the Way They Used To? Join Us for Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Around the U.S. this summer, volunteers are driving cars equipped with sensors to map rising heat. How city planners and scientists will use those…
Aug 19, 2020

Can School Leaders Find a Way to Help Kids with Special Needs? Join us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Some students who depend on special education services struggled this spring -- and with many schools remaining remote in the fall, educators are…
Aug 18, 2020

Hear the Latest Submission to The Morning Edition Song Project – Wednesday at 6am

The Morning Edition Song Project invites musicians to write about these turbulent times. Nashville soul singer and songwriter Devon Gifillian sees…
Aug 17, 2020

Why Are Some Resisting Wearing Masks, and What Can Be Done to Convince Them? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Wearing a mask is in the collective best interest during the pandemic. But for some people, instead of health or science, it's become about…
Aug 13, 2020

Republicans and Democrats Will Host Virtual Conventions. Will That Influence Future Conventions After the Pandemic is Over? Join us for Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Democrats and Republicans will hold virtual conventions because of the pandemic. Will that influence conventions even after the pandemic is over?…
Aug 12, 2020

After a Devastating Explosion, What Comes Next for Beirut Citizens? Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

People in Lebanon have been protesting against their government ever since a devastating explosion tore thru the city of Beirut. In the aftermath of…
Aug 11, 2020

How Does Kamala Harris as VP Affect the Fall Campaign? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

She was a prosecutor, then a senator, then a presidential contender - and now Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's running mate. She's the first woman of…
Aug 10, 2020

Are Our National Parks A Safe Refuge From the Pandemic? Join Us for Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Attendance is booming at many national parks as Americans look to escape the confines of their homes during the pandemic. That's good for gateway…
Jul 30, 2020

Join Us for a Special Fundraising Morning with Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

In the Mojave Desert, the U-S Army is resuming large-scale training -- and new protocols for soldiers include mask-wearing, temperature taking, and…
Jul 29, 2020

Are Americans Facing a Utility Cliff? Join us for a Fundraising Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Utility companies have been prevented from cutting off electricity during the pandemic. But those rules are expiring - and without federal…
Jul 28, 2020

Join Us for a Special Fundraising Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

The Nazi plunder of Jewish-owned artwork in Europe during World War II is well-known. But German soldiers looted thousands of valuable musical…
Jul 27, 2020

Join us for a Special Morning of Fundraising with Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

How did Jeff Bezos become the world's richest man? The CEO of Amazon testifies before Congress this week about the power and reach of his massive…
Jul 24, 2020

Join Us for a Special Morning of Fundraising with Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

If schools decide to reopen in a few weeks, they’ll look and sound different. In St. Louis, a summer enrichment program offers a peek at how to…
Jul 23, 2020

Could Tammy Duckworth Be Biden's VP Pick? Join us for Morning Edition - Friday at 6am

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Asian-American combat veteran with a reputation for being tough on President Trump and his allies. Now the Democrat…
Jul 22, 2020

With Confederate Monuments Gone, How One Community is Reclaiming That Space on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

The landscape of Richmond, Virginia has transformed. Along a broad, tree-lined avenue, Confederate statues that had stood untouched for a century…
Jul 21, 2020

Could Fast, Inexpensive Coronavirus Tests Help Control the Pandemic? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

In an effort to improve testing and speed up results, the Food and Drug Administration is looking at a new kind of test for COVID-19. But could an…
Jul 20, 2020

Alex Trebek is Finally Telling His Story on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

After a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, and letters of support from so many fans, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is telling his life story in a new book. He…
Jul 16, 2020

Should Science Dictate How We Reopen Our Schools? Join Us for Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

President Trump and the Department of Education are pushing educators to quickly reopen schools. But as coronavirus numbers continue to rise in many…
Jul 15, 2020

Gyms Are Reopening, But Are They Safe? Join Us for Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

In areas of the country that have lower rates of coronavirus infections, gyms and fitness centers are reopening. You may be eager to get back to your…
Jul 14, 2020

As Confederate Statues Come Down, Are Founding Fathers Next? Join Us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

With more people speaking out against racial injustice in the United States, some cities and towns have removed Confederate statues. But what about…
Jul 10, 2020

Why Online Learning Left Millions of Students Behind on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

The COVID-19 pandemic forced students all over the country to shift to online learning in 20-20. But not everyone was able to go remote. As a new…
Jul 08, 2020

President Trump Says Schools Should Reopen in the Fall. But is it Safe? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

President Trump says schools should reopen in the Fall – and while COVID-19 cases continue to rise, district leaders around the country are…
Jun 30, 2020

Can Lawyers Get their Migrant Clients Protection - or Even Freedom? Join Us for Morning Edition - Wednesday at 5am

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States - and those inside immigration detention centers are especially at risk. Concerned lawyers say…
Jun 17, 2020

Why Are African-Americans in Chicago Dying from COVID-19 at Three Times the Rate of White Residents? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

Across the United States, communities of color remain the most hard hit by COVID-19. In Chicago, African-Americans are dying at a rate three times…
Jun 16, 2020

Winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge Share Their Work on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

The winners of NPR's Student Podcast challenge – young broadcasters from a Brooklyn, New York high school – talk about climate change and racial…
Jun 05, 2020

How Can You Protest Without Exposing Yourself to the Coronavirus? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

Some who say they would like to protest the death of George Floyd instead stay at home because of fears of the coronavirus. African-American social…
May 29, 2020

Domestic Abusers Are Finding New Ways to Do Harm During the Pandemic - Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

During the lockdown, domestic abuse has become an even bigger problem. Loosening quarantine restrictions is creating wider windows for victims to…
May 28, 2020

How COVID-19 Concerns Affect Large scale Combat Operations on the next Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

The United States Army is making plans to resume large scale combat training next month. At one California military base, a simulation shows just how…
May 19, 2020

Is Air Quality Improving During the Pandemic? An NPR investigation Finds Out on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Traffic on roads is down dramatically around the country, and you would think that means better air quality. But an NPR investigation finds that…
May 15, 2020

Can Treatment Options for COVID-19 Depend on Where You Live? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

With no cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for their patients. But in different hospitals,…
May 13, 2020

How Expectant Mothers Struggle to Maintain Good Mental Health on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

It's common for pregnant women to worry - about their own health, and the health and safety of their baby. But during a pandemic, that worry has…
May 12, 2020

Why Are COVID-19 Testing Supplies in Short Supply? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

Health experts and governors were warning of shortages of COVID-19 testing swabs months ago, but the federal government waited until late April to…
May 08, 2020

How a One-Two Punch of a Pandemic and an Oil Bust Have Left a Texas County Staggering. Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

These are anything but normal days in the oil business. Oil companies in the U.S. are pumping a million fewer barrels a day than they were two months…
May 07, 2020

Can Health Officials Overcome Generations of Distrust Among Communities of Color? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

Distrust in the health care system runs generations deep in communities of color, particularly among African Americans. Can lawmakers and public…
Apr 27, 2020

How Do State Governors View the Efforts of Vice President Mike Pence Fighting Coronavirus? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Vice President Mike Pence has been praised by President Trump for leading the White House Coronavirus Task Force. But what do governors think of his…
Apr 22, 2020

How Hard is it to Get a Refund for Cancelled Travel During the Pandemic? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

Air travel has slowed to a crawl during this pandemic - and if your flight was canceled, there's a good chance the airline hasn't yet given you your…
Apr 14, 2020

How Accurate Are Blood Tests for Previous COVID-19 Exposure? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

Blood tests that can identify people who have been exposed to the coronavirus are coming on the market quickly. But how much can we rely on the…
Apr 13, 2020

Caring for Loved Ones During a Pandemic on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

One month ago, Amanda Hackett was asleep at home when she got a call in the middle of the night. Her mother, who lives far away and suffers from…
Apr 09, 2020

Millions of American Now Need Food Banks. Should Farmers be Throwing Out Perfectly Good Vegetables? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

Millions of people in the United States have lost jobs in recent weeks, and there are longer lines at the country’s food banks. Charitable feeding…
Apr 07, 2020

How is New York City Keeping Up with a Rising Number of Coronavirus Deaths? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, we visit some of the oldest ecosystems on Earth: rainforests that have survived since the days of dinosaurs. How…
Apr 02, 2020

How Are Educators Handling an Unprecedented Shift From Classroom to Online Teaching? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

Nearly all schools in the United States are closed indefinitely, forcing teachers to give lessons through computer screens. Can remote learning…
Mar 27, 2020

With More Employees Working Remotely, Could That Lead to a Surge in Cyber Attacks? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, is a workforce that's gone remote a hacker's paradise? Steve Inskeep talks with a cybersecurity expert about a surge in…
Mar 20, 2020

Explaining the Global Pandemic to a Person with a Developmental Disability on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

If you're caring for someone with a developmental disability that affects their communication skills - like autism - how can you explain the…
Mar 17, 2020

Could Barack Obama’s Speech Given Twelve Year Ago Have the Same Power Today? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

Twelve years ago, Barack Obama gave a speech on race in America that helped propel him to the presidency. But could those same words have power…
Mar 12, 2020

How New York is Combating Price Gouging on the next Morning Edition - Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, hand sanitizer and other products aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus are in high demand. How New York's attorney…
Mar 10, 2020

How Lawmakers From Both Parties Are Fighting To Reform Surveillance Techniques on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

A set of surveillance tools used by the FBI in national security investigations is set to expire this weekend, and lawmakers on both sides of the…
Mar 09, 2020

Louisiana’s Industrial Corridor is Expanding, Which Means More Jobs - And More Pollution – Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

In one part of southeastern Louisiana, over one hundred factories and oil refineries produce chemicals and industrial waste - a booming industry that…
Mar 06, 2020

A Special Election for a Senate Seat in Georgia is Turning Into a Fight Between Two Republicans on Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, as the coronavirus spreads, federal health officials recommend stocking up on prescription meds. But boosting your…
Mar 03, 2020

Can Computers Predict the Spread of the Coronavirus Outbreak? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

The coronavirus is spreading - and scientists are using computers to try to predict what will happen next. But can a mostly voluntary effort keep up…
Feb 28, 2020

South Carolina is using new voting equipment for upcoming primaries. Will there be problems? Morning Edition Friday

On the next Morning Edition, South Carolina is using all-new voting equipment in this weekend's presidential primary. Could election officials there…
Feb 27, 2020

What role will climate change play for Democratic voters in the General Election? Morning Edition Thursday

On the next Morning Edition, climate change has become a top issue for Democratic primary voters. But will it play as big a role in the general…
Feb 24, 2020

A Mississippi prisoner got a 12 year sentence for having a cell phone in jail. Was the punishment too harsh? Monday on Morning Edition

A prisoner in a Mississippi jail asked a guard to charge his cell phone. Instead, he got 12 more years behind bars. Now, a debate over the harshness…
Feb 12, 2020

Why Hundreds of Iranian Americans and Legal Immigrants in Seattle Were Questioned by Border Protection for Hours Last Month – Morning Edition Begins at 6am

The head of U-S Customs and Border Protection said the recent hours-long questioning of Iranian Americans and legal immigrants in Seattle was an…
Feb 11, 2020

How is the Cruise Industry Responding to the Coronavirus Crisis? Join us for Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Passengers on a cruise ship docked off the coast of Japan are trapped in their rooms as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Can the cruise industry…
Feb 10, 2020

After the Caucus Chaos in Iowa, Will the Counting Go Smoothly in New Hampshire? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Following the muddle in the Iowa caucuses, Democrats have moved on to New Hampshire. Which candidates will emerge as the front-runners? - and can the…
Feb 07, 2020

Learn Why One State is NOT Investing in the U.S. Census on Morning Edition - Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S. is NOT investing in the Census – and some lawmakers say politics is to…
Feb 06, 2020

How the Coronavirus is Affecting Global Tourism on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Coronavirus fears have brought Chinese tourism to a screeching halt - and left the global tourism industry bracing itself for a downturn in revenue.…
Feb 04, 2020

President Trump's Personal Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Defends the President on Ukraine - Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

Senators are prepared to vote on whether President Trump should be removed from office for misdeeds involving Ukraine. But Trump's personal lawyer…
Feb 03, 2020

A Freshman Member of Congress Delivers a Spanish Language Response to the SOTU. A Profile of Her on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar represents El Paso - a city that's made headlines in part because of the Trump administration's border…
Jan 31, 2020

Voting in the 2020 Presidential Campaign Kicks Off in Iowa. You’ll Hear From Voters on Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

After a seemingly endless buildup, voting in the 20-20 presidential campaign gets started in Iowa. Rachel Martin and David Greene broadcast live,…
Jan 30, 2020

With the United Kingdom Finally Leaving the E.U., What’s Next? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

After more than three and a half years of political chaos, the United Kingdom is finally leaving the European Union. Why Britain voted for Brexit -…
Jan 28, 2020

Climate Change and the Extinction of Famed Pacific Northwest Fish on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 5pm

On the next Morning Edition, environmentalists in the Pacific Northwest are struggling to save some famed fish from extinction. How climate change is…
Jan 27, 2020

How 2020 Candidates Are Handling Cybersecurity on the Campaign Trail on Mornign Edition – Tuesday at 6am

2020 candidates are not just facing adversaries at the ballot box, but in their inboxes, too. And the rapid growth of a political campaign can create…
Jan 24, 2020

How Rising Healthcare Costs are Swallowing Up the Income of Lower-Class Families on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

A new NPR poll shows that nearly half of Americans can't afford the drugs they need when health insurers deny payment. Why rising healthcare costs…
Jan 20, 2020

The Challenges of Providing Hospice Care to Relatives at Home on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

For a growing number of Americans, end-of-life care for dying family members is provided at home, instead of at hospitals with health care…
Jan 15, 2020

The Struggle Many Women Have with Menopause on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

In the years leading up to menopause, many women struggle. And for those with a history of depression and anxiety, the transition can be even harder.…
Jan 08, 2020

Could Iran's Retaliation Involve More Than Missiles? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

President Trump says the air strikes that killed one of Iran's top military leaders were a necessary action in the fight against terrorism. He also…
Jan 07, 2020

When the Pentagon Wants to Rapidly Deploy Soldiers Overseas, Who do They Send? Morning Edition Begins at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, the Pentagon is rushing to send more troops to the Middle East - and one particular unit is ready at a moment's notice.…
Jan 06, 2020

Keeping the USO Alive for U.S. Armed Forces Around the World. Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

The USO is a vital connection to home for U.S. armed forces around the world. Why keeping that connection strong can be challenging. Plus, tensions…
Jan 02, 2020

2019 Was Toronto’s Worst Year Ever for Gun Violence. Find Out Why on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Canada has much stricter gun laws than the United States, but gun violence is a growing problem in Canada's biggest city, Toronto. 2019 was its worst…
Dec 31, 2019

For the U.S. Census, How Are Incarcerated People Counted? Morning Edition Begis Wednesday at 6am

Waupun, Wisconsin is also known as 'Prison City'. The town, and others like it across the country, is made up mostly of incarcerated people of color…
Dec 30, 2019

Across America, Shuttered Factories are Reopening as Data Centers. But Will There Be Jobs for Local Workers? Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Across the country, shuttered factories and fossil-fuel plants are reopening as data centers that house high-tech computers. But will those…
Dec 25, 2019

Could a Better Design Have Prevented the Deadly Crashes of Two Boeing 737 Max Planes? Morning Edition Begins at 6am

The deadly crashes of two Boeing 737 Max planes were partly caused by design issues with automated flight control systems. A former test pilot says…
Dec 24, 2019

Starting Next Year, Same-Sex Couples in Northern Ireland Will Be Able to Marry - Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Northern Ireland is the most socially conservative part of the United Kingdom. And now, it’s on the brink of allowing same-sex couples to marry. It…
Dec 22, 2019

Go Inside Where Foreign Wives of ISIS Fighters are Being Held on Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

Thousands of foreign wives and relatives of ISIS fighters are being held - along with their children - in a camp in Syria where conditions are…
Dec 18, 2019

How Joe Biden's 1987 Presidential Campaign Changed History – Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

Joe Biden ended his FIRST presidential campaign in 1987, after he was caught borrowing his stump speech from a British politician. But as the chair…
Dec 17, 2019

Does America's Racial Divide Mean More Opportunity for Some Kids than Others? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

When it comes to your child's prospects, neighborhood matters: Schools, safety, access to playgrounds and healthy food. New data shows that a wide…
Dec 16, 2019

Has the Humor of 'Friends' Stood the Test of Time? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Twenty-five years after it first aired, 'Friends' is still hugely popular. Netflix paid 100 million dollars this year to stream the show exclusively…
Dec 09, 2019

Elizabeth Warren was Once a Young Republican. How Her Career as a Democrat Started on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Long before she was a Democratic presidential candidate, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was a Republican. But after years of studying - then…
Dec 05, 2019

How Does a Child Cope with the Death of a Parent or Loved One? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

If you could talk to a loved one who died, what would you say? What do you wish they knew about who you are now? A decade after her mother's suicide,…
Dec 04, 2019

How the Demise of Freshwater Mussels Could Affect the Ecosystem - And Our Water Supply. Morning Edition Begins at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, a critical species is dying. A team of biologists is scrambling to find out why. How the demise of freshwater mussels…
Dec 03, 2019

Turning Floating Plastic Trash from the Ocean into Art on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

A jellyfish sculpted from golf balls...a sea dragon made of suction cups. On the Oregon coast, a local woman is using plastic garbage that washes…
Dec 02, 2019

U.S. Immigration Authorities Are Deporting Iraqis Who Came to America as Children - Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

U.S. immigration authorities continue to deport Iraqis despite the turmoil of anti-government demonstrations that have swept the country. Many of…
Nov 28, 2019

Is Black Friday Losing Some of Its Luster? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

We think of Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving - as a time of crowds lining up outside stores, ready to fight over TV's and toys. But are…
Nov 26, 2019

A Machine Created to Detect Chemical Weapons That Might Help Prevent Drug Overdoses on the Next Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, a machine created to detect chemical weapons has a new mission on the streets of Boston. How it might help prevent drug…
Nov 22, 2019

Can Being Overweight Decrease the Effectiveness of the Flu Vaccine? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

Flu season is starting to ramp up. Why is the flu vaccine not as effective for those who are overweight and obese? Scientists work to fix the…
Nov 21, 2019

A Profile of VP Mike Pence’s Political Career to This Point on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Mike Pence has come under increased scrutiny during this week's impeachment inquiry hearings. We go back to the beginning of Pence’s career to ask:…
Nov 15, 2019

How Do You Convince People of a Future That's Never Been? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, how do you convince people of a future that's never been? Scientists are using virtual reality to show how climate…
Nov 12, 2019

How Much do William Taylor and George Kent Know About Ukraine? A Profile of the Two on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, are antibiotics losing the fight against bacteria? We'll tell you how scientists are finding new ways to outsmart…
Nov 11, 2019

'Trespass' Pot Growing is an Old Problem and a Growing Toxic Threat to the Food Ghain - Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Drug cartels are growing marijuana inside national forests and parks in the United States. How are a team of police and scientists in a California…
Nov 06, 2019

In Turkey, Syrian Refugees Could Be Moved Back to a 'Safe Zone, But Some Would Rather Stay Put - Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

Turkish forces invaded northern Syria after President Trump removed U.S. troops from the region. Now Turkey may send more than a million Syrians back…
Nov 05, 2019

Has William Barr Weaponized the Justice Department Against President Trump's opponents? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 5pm

Democratic leaders say that William Barr created a narrative during the Mueller Investigation that exonerated President Trump. Now they've accused…
Nov 04, 2019

Forty Years Ago, Was Morning Edition Almost Cancelled Before It Even Started? Join us Tuesday at 6am

Morning Edition made its debut on NPR forty years ago. But why was the show almost cancelled before it even started? We'll talk with some of the key…
Nov 01, 2019

How Could an Impeachment Trial in the U.S. Senate Affect Democratic Senators Running for President? Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, how could an impeachment trial in the U-S Senate affect Democratic senators running for president? We'll play through…
Oct 31, 2019

A Ship in the Arctic is Set Adrift in a Massive Chunk of Sea Ice. Find Out Why on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

In the Arctic, a team of climate researchers is about to attach their ship to a massive chunk of sea ice. They're planning to drift on it for an…
Oct 29, 2019

The Economy’s Third Quarter Forecasts Aren't Great. What Would an Economic Slowdown Mean for President Trump? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, the economy gets its report card this week. and third-quarter forecasts aren't great. What would an economic slowdown…
Oct 28, 2019

Would You Buy a House in a High Flood Risk Area? Morning Edition begins Tuesday at 6am

If you knew a house was built in a high-risk flood area, would you buy it? Most states don't require sellers to release that information. But new…
Oct 22, 2019

Neil Young Talks About His New Album and Fifty Years of Making Music with Crazy Horse on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Neil Young's distinct voice isn't getting any quieter with time. We'll talk with him about fifty years of making music with Crazy Horse, and a new…
Oct 21, 2019

How Reliable Are Computers in Fighting Crime? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, catching a spy is no easy task. Now computers can be programmed to find insider threats. But are their conclusions…
Oct 18, 2019

Boeing Hopes to Start Flying the 737 Max Again, But Lawsuits Could Keep it Grounded - Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

Boeing says it hopes to start flying the 737 Max again by the end of this year. But families of crash victims have other ideas. How lawsuits are…
Oct 17, 2019

Meet the Woman at the Center of The Oregon Mercy Corps Scandal on the Next Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Reporters in Oregon recently uncovered a story of sexual abuse. It involves the longtime leader of one of the world's most prominent charities - and…
Oct 16, 2019

How Gordon Sondland Found Himself in the Middle of a House Impeachment Inquiry on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

President Trump's ambassador to the E-U is testifying on Capitol Hill this week. We'll profile Gordon Sondland and tell you how he found himself at…
Oct 15, 2019

On the Next Morning Edition, What do Goldfish Have to do with the U.S. Trade War with China? Join us Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, what do goldfish have to do with the U-S trade war with China? We'll tell you the story of one man for whom fish tariffs…
Oct 11, 2019

Why Indigenous Peoples' Day is In, and Columbus Day is Out on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

In the United States, Monday is Columbus Day...or is it? Some Americans have reservations about celebrating Christopher Columbus - and more cities…
Oct 10, 2019

Who is Marie Yovanovitch? A Profile of the Former U.S. Diplomat Who Served in Ukraine on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition...who is Marie Yovanovitch? We'll profile the former U-S diplomat who served in Ukraine and tell you how her testimony…
Oct 03, 2019

A Man Who Sat in Prison 27 Years for a Murder He Didn’t Commit Wins $27 Million – Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

A Massachusetts man spent 27 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. He sued the police officers who he claims violated his civil rights - and…
Oct 02, 2019

Can We Stop – or Even Reverse – the Symptoms of Getting Old? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, why did hundreds who worked at a Catholic hospital in New York lose their pensions? Also, what if the symptoms of…
Oct 01, 2019

The Fastest Growing Group of Workers in the United States are People Age 65 and Over. Find Out Why on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Every day, around ten thousand baby boomers hit retirement age. Some of them have saved enough to stop working, others took a hit from two separate…
Sep 30, 2019

NPR Correspondent Aarti Shahani Recounts her Immigrant Family's Struggles in America – Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

NPR correspondent Aarti Shahani has a new memoir - in it, the story of when her family brought her from India to the United States. Her father was a…
Sep 27, 2019

How Saudi Arabia is Trying to Repair Its Image Abroad on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

One year ago, journalist Jamal Khashoggi walked into a Saudi consulate in Istanbul. He never walked out. Since his killing, the nation of Saudi…
Sep 26, 2019

The Investigation into Efforts by President Trump to Get Political Dirt on the Biden Family on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

In July, President Trump spoke on the phone with the president of Ukraine and asked for a "favor" -- for his government to "look into" Hunter Biden,…
Sep 25, 2019

The Possible Case for Impeachment Revealed by A Phone Call Between President Trump and The Leader of Ukraine - Morning Edition Begins at 6am

The White House released an account of a phone call between President Trump and the leader of Ukraine in which President Trump asked the Ukrainian…
Sep 24, 2019

How Did the U.S. Military Hack ISIS? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

A secretive cyber unit...with one mission: launching a global attack in cyberspace. How did the U.S. military hack the world's most dangerous…
Sep 23, 2019

A Tortured Protester of Bashar Al-Assad’s Regime is Finally Free and Telling His Story – Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

A man imprisoned and tortured in Syria for protesting the regime of Bashar Al-Assad is finally free. Now the most visible witness to Syria's secret…
Sep 20, 2019

Why Are Some Countries, Including the U.S., Struggling to Conserve Energy? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

The Earth is getting warmer - and some countries have made big, bold promises to conserve energy. But are they all doing their part? We'll look over…
Sep 19, 2019

A Look at the Shifting Currents of the Conflict in Afghanistan on the Next Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Eighteen years after 9/11, the United States and the Taliban appeared close to making peace. But when a Tailban bomb killed a U-S soldier in…
Sep 18, 2019

Why Are Mississippi Employers Hiring So Many Undocumented Workers? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

In Mississippi, is the system for hiring documented workers effective? Last month's immigration raids reveal some flaws. Also, on her new solo album,…
Sep 17, 2019

China is Using Social Media to Recruit Spies in America – Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

China is using social media to recruit spies in America. In a recent 11-month span, three former U-S intelligence officers were convicted or plead…
Sep 16, 2019

In Her New Novel "Heaven, My Home" Attica Locke Addresses Race and Migration in Contemporary Texas - Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

How does someone call a place home when they don't feel welcomed there? Attica Locke addresses this question in her new novel on the next Morning…
Sep 13, 2019

As the U.S. - China Trade War Pushes on, When Will Consumers Feel its Effects? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

An NPR team has been tracking prices at one Walmart in Georgia for more than year. We hear what they found on Monday's Morning edition from NPR News.…
Sep 11, 2019

The Mayor of Providence, RI, Brings His 14-Month-Old Son to Work with Him. Find Out Why on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

A Rhode Island Mayor is saying no to childcare. Instead, he's bringing his young son to work with him. A conversation about work and childcare as…
Sep 10, 2019

The Court at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Has Spent Billions. Hear NPR's investigation on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

Where has the U.S. government been directing funds in Guantanamo Bay? An NPR investigation finds that billions of dollars have been spent on court…
Sep 09, 2019

Will Congress Come Together on Gun Regulation as Session Begins This Week? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Can Republicans and Democrats agree on how best to regulate guns? The debate reignites this week as Congress is back in session. But even current…
Sep 06, 2019

A Special Election in North Carolina Could Be a Preview of the 2020 Election - Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

In North Carolina, a voter fraud scandal in one district prompted the state to throw out the results of a congressional election. Now, the last race…
Sep 05, 2019

The Buzz Around New "Lost" Albums from Miles Davis and John Coltrane on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, new "lost" albums from Miles Davis and John Coltrane have the jazz world buzzing. Also, city officials on the eastern…
Sep 03, 2019

In 2017, a document was shared online listing men in media who had been accused of harassment and rape. Now one of those men is suing - Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

In 2017, as part of the Me Too movement, a female writer and activist shared a document online listing men in media who'd been accused of harassment…
Aug 30, 2019

Can Having a Sunnier Outlook Extend Your Life? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, if you're happy and you know it... you might live longer. New research shows optimism can extend your life. Plus, former…
Aug 29, 2019

Import Taxes Force American Businesses to Find Alternative Suppliers, Which Isn't Cheap - Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

U.S. businesses are re-thinking their operations during President Trump's standoff with China. And the president is urging those worried about…
Aug 28, 2019

The Debate Over How to Restore the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Next Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, months after a devastating fire, there's still a debate in France over how to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral. Also,…
Aug 27, 2019

Republican Bill Weld Mounts a Primary Challenge Against President Trump. Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

Republican Bill Weld is mounting a primary challenge against President Trump. Even though the odds aren't on his side, the former Massachusetts…
Aug 26, 2019

Robotic Exo-Skeletons are Helping Paralyzed Kids Walk on the Next Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Morning Edition from NPR News airs weekday mornings from 6:00 am - 9:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Download the…
Aug 23, 2019

Do Women Feel More Physical Pain than Men? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, do women feel more physical pain than men? Researchers in Florida are studying differences in pain perception that could…
Aug 22, 2019

A Young Immigrant Recalls When His Mother Was Taken Away During an Iowa Meat Packing Plant Raid Eleven Years Ago on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

U-S immigration agents arrested hundreds of undocumented factory workers in Mississippi earlier this month. On the next Morning Edition, a young…
Aug 21, 2019

Steve Inskeep Reports from Iran on the Next Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

The U-S and Iran have been at odds for years - but recent tension has some in both countries wondering if a larger confrontation is coming. Can…
Aug 20, 2019

Can Democrats Win Over the Traditionally Republican State of Texas in 2020? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

In suburban Texas, a fast-growing - and diversifying - population, is reshaping the electorate. Can Democrats capitalize on the changing demographics…
Aug 19, 2019

Trash Recycling Has Been Successful, But is it in Trouble? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

In the 1970s, a New Jersey lawmaker proposed that residents put their glass, metal, and paper out on the curb in separate buckets. His neighbors…
Aug 16, 2019

Using Virtual Reality to Control Pain on the Next Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, you don't need to leave your living room to swim with the dolphins, thanks to virtual reality. Now we'll explain how it…
Aug 15, 2019

Could Businesses that Rely on Undocumented Immigrants Survive Without Them? That Question on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, what would happen if ICE deported all the undocumented workers who many businesses in the U-S rely on? We visit a small…
Aug 14, 2019

Is ICE Sending Undocumented Immigrants to Rural Areas, Far from Lawyers and Doctors? Morning Edition Begins Thursday at 6am

A new analysis from NPR shows that U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement is housing more than fifty percent of migrants in rural areas - and that…
Aug 13, 2019

What Do You Do When Waves Hit Your Kitchen Window? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

What do you do when waves hit your kitchen window? In the Midwest and Southern U.S., residents are asking that question as record rainfall wreaks…
Aug 12, 2019

Doctors and Pharmacists Are at Odds Over a Crucial Drug that Treats Opioid Addiction on the Next Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

With America in the throes of an opioid addiction epidemic, there’s been a big push by doctors to make a crucial treatment drug easier for addicts to…
Aug 12, 2019

U.S. Makes Another Move To Shut Out Huawei

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Aug 12, 2019

Epstein Investigation Turns To Identifying Alleged Associates, Clients

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Aug 12, 2019

Ibram X. Kendi's Latest Book: 'How To Be An Antiracist'

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Aug 11, 2019

Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein

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Aug 09, 2019

Can Presidential Hopefuls Attract Enough Attention in Iowa to Catch Frontrunner Joe Biden? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, Democrats try to win some votes at the Iowa State Fair. Can Kamala Harris and other presidential hopefuls attract enough…
Aug 08, 2019

The 2014 Shooting of Michael Brown Five Years Later on the Next Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Five years ago, the police shooting of an African-American teen in Ferguson, Missouri raised questions over how law enforcement and government treat…
Aug 08, 2019

White House On Gun Control

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Aug 08, 2019

Hotel For Plants In London

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Aug 08, 2019

Boys Calls 911 For Pizza; Cops Deliver

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Aug 08, 2019

'Jaws' Shark Gets A Facelift

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Aug 07, 2019

A Veterans Affairs Program Supporting Family Caregivers of Injured Vets Faces Problems on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

A program at the Department of Veterans Affairs is designed to provide stipends and other forms of support to caregivers of loved ones who have been…
Aug 07, 2019

U.N. Says Agriculture Must Change To Prevent Worst Effects Of Climate Change

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Aug 07, 2019

Rep. Veronica Escobar On Gun Legislation

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Aug 07, 2019

Stare At Seagulls To Save Your Sandwich, Scientists Say

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Aug 07, 2019

U.K. Domino's Is Stockpiling Ingredients Before Brexit

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Aug 07, 2019

45 Years Since Nixon Resigned

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Aug 06, 2019

After Mass Shootings, Are We Asking the Right Questions? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

The man who killed more than twenty people in El Paso, Texas this past weekend posted a hate-filled diatribe online, according to police. But as we…
Aug 06, 2019

President Trump Visits Ohio And Texas After Mass Shootings

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Aug 06, 2019

An Artificial Tongue To Taste Whisky

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Aug 06, 2019

Law And Order: Beekeeping Unit

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Aug 06, 2019

Trump As 'Consoler-In-Chief'

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Aug 05, 2019

After Two More Violent Attacks, How Do We Stop Gun Violence in America? Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Local leaders in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas are calling for change after two mass shootings, and the president addressed the nation to condemn…
Aug 05, 2019

Toni Morrison Remembered By Poet Kwame Alexander

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The legendary American author Toni Morrison has died. She is…
Aug 05, 2019

Toni Morrison, Whose Soaring Novels Were Rooted In Black Lives, Dies At 88

Updated at 10:05 a.m. ET When Toni Morrison received her Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, her remarks began with a reflection on the phrase once…
Aug 05, 2019

Get 3 Hot Dogsssss For $1 When You Fill Up With Gasssss

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Aug 05, 2019

Austrians Turn Up Their Noses At Attempt To Introduce Eau De Commute On Subway

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Aug 04, 2019

Trump Tweets Support For Strong Background Checks — With Strings Attached

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Aug 04, 2019

The Website Where Violent White Supremacists State Their Case

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Aug 01, 2019

How the Children's Defense Fund is Growing a New Generation of Activists on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, a farm in Tennessee is a training ground for tomorrow's activists. How the Children's Defense Fund is teaching thousands…
Aug 01, 2019

Trump Adviser Peter Navarro On Latest Tariffs

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Aug 01, 2019

Turtle Embryos May Play A Role In Determining Sex

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Aug 01, 2019

Metallica Scares Off Cougar

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Jul 31, 2019

How Three Thousand Tons of New York Garbage Ushered in the Recycling Era on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Do we owe recycling...to the Mafia? How a partnership between New York gangsters and an Alabama man led to three thousand tons of trash - and gave…
Jul 31, 2019

Candidates Pile On Biden In Debate; Conservative Reaction

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Jul 31, 2019

Man Wearing Cookie Monster Shirt Eats Cookies Without Paying

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Jul 31, 2019

Fugitive Emu Continues To Elude Capture

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Jul 30, 2019

Young People in Kentucky Face Aggressive Prosecution for Low-Level Offenses. Does it Create Recidivism? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

The state of Kentucky sends young people to jail for low-level offenses like underage drinking, breaking curfew and skipping school. But is…
Jul 30, 2019

Background On Trump's Plan To Allow Imports Of Some Prescription Drugs

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Jul 30, 2019

Shark Bites Man; Man Shows Off

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Jul 30, 2019

Rep. Dingell On Democrats' Debate And Swing Voters In Michigan

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Jul 29, 2019

Can Boris Johnson Deliver on His Promise to Leave the E.U. as Prime Minister? Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Boris Johnson is Britain's new prime minister, replacing Theresa May - who could not deliver Brexit. Now, in a seaside district of England, so-called…
Jul 29, 2019

Capital One Data Breach Exposes Over 100 Million Customers

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Jul 29, 2019

Trump Tries To Steal Spotlight From Democratic Presidential Contenders

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Jul 29, 2019

Crowded Democratic Field Meets Again For Primary Debates

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Jul 28, 2019

City Council President Asks What Can Trump Do For Baltimore?

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Jul 28, 2019

Coats' Departure Reinforces Trump's Disconnect With Intelligence Officials

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Jul 26, 2019

How Climate Change is Affecting the Livelihoods of Rural Mongolians on Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

In the Mongolian steppes, the enormous grasslands are grazed by millions of animals. But in recent years, summer droughts and harsh winters have led…
Jul 25, 2019

One Christian Aid Worker Says the U.S. Needs to Do More to Help Refugees – Morning Edition Begins at Friday at 6am

Donald Trump sought the votes of evangelical Christians during his presidential campaign. One Evangelical Christian aid worker who helps resettle…
Jul 25, 2019

Senate Panel Report Details How Russians Interfered In 2016 Elections

NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Daniel, ex-cybersecurity coordinator and special adviser to President Obama, about interference in the 2016…
Jul 25, 2019

Minnesota Boy Uses Lasso To Wrangle 73 Inch Sturgeon

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Jul 25, 2019

What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?

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Jul 24, 2019

Why Racial and Economic Disparities Exist in Funding for School Districts on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Two geographically close communities couldn’t be more distant in terms of school funding. We’ll visit one of the most racially and economically…
Jul 24, 2019

Justice Department To Resume Federal Executions In December

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Jul 24, 2019

Rep. Speier: Impeachment 'Is Not A Polling Point. This About The Constitution'

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier about the Mueller testimony. She says President Trump's tax returns could be an "aha…
Jul 24, 2019

White House Is Addressing 2020 Election Security Concerns, Groves Says

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Jul 24, 2019

Rep. Doug Collins Weighs In On Mueller's Testimony Before House Panel

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Jul 24, 2019

Red Wine And Cheez-It Crackers? Don't Whine Until You Try It

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Jul 24, 2019

Montreal Is Consumed With Comedy As It Hosts 2019 Just For Laughs

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Jul 24, 2019

Mueller's Testimony Did Little To Simmer Tensions Between Democrats And GOP

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Jul 24, 2019

Rutger Hauer, Played Complex Android In 'Blade Runner,' Dies At 75

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Jul 24, 2019

Montreal Is Full Of Laughs As It Hosts 2019 Comedy Festival

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Jul 23, 2019

Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

In May, Robert Mueller officially resigned as special counsel, and closed the office that spent nearly two years investigating Russian interference…
Jul 23, 2019

During Testimony, Mueller Lets Report Speak For Itself

Members of the House Judiciary Committee question Special Counsel Mueller: some have gone on the attack, others have read sections of his report.…
Jul 23, 2019

FTC: Facebook's Zuckerberg Must Give Progress Reports To Regulators

The FTC and Facebook entered a new settlement over privacy violations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg must give quarterly progress reports directly to…
Jul 23, 2019

Mueller Testifies At House Panel Hearing

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Jul 23, 2019

Mueller's Testimony Could Be A Letdown To Some, Rep. Himes Says

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, ahead of former special counsel…
Jul 23, 2019

Walmart Remakes 'Loser' Birthday Cake

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Jul 23, 2019

New Telescope Promises To Revolutionize Astronomy

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Jul 23, 2019

Boeing To Reveal Financial Damage From Grounding Of 737 Max Planes

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Jul 23, 2019

Boeing Reveals Financial Damage From Grounding Of 737 Max Planes

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Jul 22, 2019

The Difficulty of Reducing Domestic Violence in Native American Communities on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

On Native American reservations, women are frequently the victims of domestic violence. Seven states are creating task forces to address the issue.…
Jul 22, 2019

President Trump, Congress Reach 2-Year Budget Deal

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Jul 22, 2019

Lone In-N-Out Cheeseburger Found Thousands Of Miles From Its Home

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Jul 22, 2019

'Avengers: Endgame' Surpasses 'Avatar' To Become Box Office King

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Jul 21, 2019

Should a Patient Pay Half a Million Dollars for Kidney Dialysis? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

In Montana, a married couple are dealing with an urgent situation: his kidneys are failing - and insurance won't cover the procedures he needs. Now…
Jul 21, 2019

CBD, A Christian Book Company, Changes Name To Avoid Calls About CBD Gummies

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Jul 21, 2019

Plant Cover In Cities Could Combat 'Urban Heat Island Effect'

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Jul 21, 2019

Minnesota Toddler Drives Toy Tractor To County Fair

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Jul 18, 2019

We Remember the Apollo 11 Moon Landing of 50 Years Ago on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

Fifty years ago this Saturday, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. But before doing so, he had to *land* on the moon - a job both difficult and tense.…
Jul 18, 2019

KLM Airlines Was Asked: Which Seats Are The Safest In A Crash?

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Jul 18, 2019

'Engagement Is Losing Credibility': Iranian Foreign Minister

Iran would commit to permanent nuclear inspections in exchange for a permanent lifting of U.S. sanctions, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad…
Jul 18, 2019

How A 10-Year-Old-Boy Helped Apollo 11 Return To Earth

A half century ago, America's dreams were realized in space. The power of U.S. innovation and spirit brought the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and back.…
Jul 18, 2019

Muncie Police And City Officials Solve Shelter's Excess Cat Problem

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Jul 17, 2019

Rome is Known as the Eternal City. But Concerned Residents and Tourists Say it's a City of Eternal Garbage. Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, in Rome, residents and tourists are tested by a trash crisis. Also, in North Carolina, President Trump rallies against…
Jul 17, 2019

At N.C. Rally, Trump Continues Attack On 4 Democratic Congresswomen

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Jul 17, 2019

11-Year-Old Set Up Sidewalk Stand To Sell Beer. No, Not That Kind — Root Beer

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Jul 17, 2019

Iowa Official Says His Love Of Tupac Isn't What Got Him Fired

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Jul 16, 2019

Some Progressives Say a Modern Economic Theory Could Pay for Ambitious Social Programs – Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Some progressives are embracing MMT, or the Modern Monetary Theory, an economic theory that could allow the U-S government to pay for ambitious…
Jul 16, 2019

'El Chapo' Sentenced To Life Plus 30 Years

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Jul 16, 2019

John Paul Stevens Was My Personal Hero, William Treanor Says

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Jul 16, 2019

Rep. Cole Says Tweets Were Offensive But He Doesn't Vote To Condemn Trump

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Jul 16, 2019

'Don't Flush Drugs': Police In Tennessee Town Warn Of 'Meth-Gators'

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Jul 16, 2019

John Paul Stevens, Retired Supreme Court Justice, Dies At 99

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Jul 16, 2019

Huntsville Launches 5,000 Rockets To Commemorate Apollo 11 Anniversary

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Jul 15, 2019

The Smithsonian's Journey to Restore Neil Armstrong’s Lunar Space Suit on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Texas is not spending on the 2020 census. What does that mean for its booming population? Also, Neil Armstrong's space suit is back on display fifty…
Jul 15, 2019

White House Spokesman Doesn't Back Away From Trump's Racist Tweets

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Jul 15, 2019

State Department Conference Aims To Identify Victims Of Religious Persecution

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Jul 15, 2019

'He Says Stupid Stuff': Amid Outrage, Supporters Shrug Off Trump's Racist Language

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Jul 15, 2019

'He Says Stupid Stuff': Amid Outrage, Trump Supporters Shrug Off Racist Language

President Trump is showing no signs of dialing back what Democrats are calling a "blatantly racist attack" on four members of Congress, who are all…
Jul 14, 2019

Can Democrats Win More Religious Voters in Next Year's Election? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, how can Democrats win more religious voters in 2020? Their pursuit of key swing votes from a group their party has…
Jul 14, 2019

Analyzing Trump's Recent Tweets About Dem Lawmakers

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Jul 14, 2019

Alan Dershowitz Weighs In On His Work On The Jeffrey Epstein Case

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Jul 14, 2019

Alan Dershowitz Denies Epstein Rape Accusations And Defends Role In Sweetheart Deal

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Jul 14, 2019

In Tweet, Trump Tells Congresswomen To Go Back Where They Came From

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Jul 14, 2019

New Jersey Restaurant To Cater To Pizza Crust Lovers

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Jul 14, 2019

Why Rep. Espaillat Is Critical Of Trump's Immigration Policy

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Jul 12, 2019

NASA is Hoping to Launch its Most Powerful Rocket Ever Made Next Summer – Morning Edition Begins at 6am

NASA is spending billions of dollars to build the most powerful rocket ever made, one capable of sending people back to the moon and beyond. But will…
Jul 11, 2019

Republican Strategist Offers Analysis On Week's Political News

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Jul 11, 2019

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Resigns

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Jul 11, 2019

NASA Moves Forward With Plans For Multi-Billion-Dollar Moon Rocket

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Jul 10, 2019

South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s Plan to Win Over Voters of Color on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg faced backlash over a police shooting of a black man in his city. Can his plan to empower black Americans…
Jul 10, 2019

South Bend Pastor Discusses Pete Buttigieg's Racial Equality Measures

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Jul 10, 2019

Ask Cokie: Executive Orders

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Jul 09, 2019

The National African American Gun Association is at a Crossroads on Morning Edition – Wednesday at 6am

The National African American Gun Association is a black alternative to the N-R-A. Now members are debating over whether the group should enter the…
Jul 09, 2019

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Should Resign, Sen. Jon Tester Says

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana about calls for U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to resign due to his role in…
Jul 09, 2019

Eagles Decide That Baby Hawk Is Family — Not Feast

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Jul 09, 2019

Lithuanian Couple Win 'World Wife-Carrying' Championship

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Jul 09, 2019

After 114 Year Run, Chicago's Black Newspaper Ends Print Edition

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Jul 09, 2019

Alaska Legislature At Odds Over State Spending

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Jul 09, 2019

Former U.S. Prosecutor Discusses Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 Plea Deal

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Jul 08, 2019

How NPR's White Lies Podcast Used FBI Files to Solve an Alabama Murder Case on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

The murder of a minister in Alabama remained unsolved for more than fifty years. But last month, using the FBI's own files, NPR's White Lies podcast…
Jul 08, 2019

Lawmakers Concerned By Agents Use Of Driver's Licenses To Track Migrants

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Jul 08, 2019

Epstein's Indictment Covers 17 Years Of Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Minors

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Jul 08, 2019

Wimbledon, Steeped In Tradition, Embraces Artificial Intelligence

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Jul 08, 2019

Milwaukee's Racing Sausages Started A Trend At Major League Ballparks

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Jul 08, 2019

ICE Uses Facial Recognition To Go Through Driver's Licenses, Researchers Say

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Jul 07, 2019

FBI, ICE Use State Driver's License Databases To Scan Photos

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Jul 05, 2019

Environmentalists Are Fighting to Protect a Utah National Monument from Mining - Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

Democrats are challenging a Trump administration order that would open up parts of a national monument in Utah to mining and more cattle grazing. Why…
Jul 04, 2019

Apollo 11 Launched 50 Years Ago. Meet the Only Woman Engineer in the Control Center on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, the Trump administration says its "Remain in Mexico" policy limits the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico…
Jul 04, 2019

June Jobs Numbers Rebound

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Jul 04, 2019

Utah Man Orders Uber For Bird

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Jul 03, 2019

Why DC Residents are Concerned About President Trump’s Salute to America on Morning Edition at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, President Trump has a grand plan for the Fourth of July celebration in Washington DC. Why DC residents are concerned…
Jul 03, 2019

Little Rock Diner Menu Item: 'My Girlfriend Is Not Hungry'

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Jul 02, 2019

In Puerto Rico, Are Locals Prepared for Another Disaster? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

It's hurricane season in Puerto Rico. Rebuilding has been slow nearly two years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island - but residents have…
Jul 02, 2019

Why WFAN's Mike Francesa Is The Maestro Of Sports Talk Radio

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Jul 02, 2019

Military Jury Acquits Navy SEAL Of Murder In War Crimes Trial

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Jul 02, 2019

Dozens Killed In Libya After Airstrike Targets Migrant Center

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Jul 01, 2019

Washington DC prosecutors Try Restorative Justice to Reform Young Offenders - Morning Edition Begins Tuesday at 6am

Washington DC prosecutors think they've found a better way to keep their communities safe - by connecting young people with those they've harmed. But…
Jul 01, 2019

Mets Honor Deceased World Series Winners But Some Are Still Alive

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Jul 01, 2019

Federal Agents Joked About Migrant Deaths, Propublica Reports

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Jul 01, 2019

Wimbledon: 15-Year-Old Competitor Defeats Venus Williams

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Jun 30, 2019

Unpredictability Of Judging In Sports

With the controversy in Olympic ice skating, commentator Frank Deford says the business of sports judging needs an overhaul.Copyright 2019 NPR. To…
Jun 30, 2019

Iran Says It Exceeded Enriched Uranium Cap

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Jun 28, 2019

Not All ISIS Members are Being Punished, Some May Never See Justice - Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, a new study suggests that not all sitting is created equal. Some types may be more unhealthy than others. Also, in…
Jun 27, 2019

The Stonewall Inn’s Role in the Push for Queer Rights on Morning Edition – Friday at 6am

The Stonewall Inn is a sacred place for many in the LGBTQ community. How did violence outside the New York City bar help define the push for queer…
Jun 27, 2019

For A 2nd Night, Immigration Was A Big Debate Issue

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Jun 27, 2019

10 More Candidates Try To Stand Out At Democratic Debate

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Jun 27, 2019

Taco Bell Hotel Opens For A Limited Time In Palm Springs

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Jun 27, 2019

World Cup's Video-Assisted Referee System Receives Praise, Criticism

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Jun 26, 2019

Analysis and Voter Reaction from the First Night of Democratic Debates on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6am

Morning Edition has talked to many of the Democrats who are running for president. Now they address the nation - and each other - in the first…
Jun 26, 2019

Supreme Court Rules On Citizenship Question, Partisan Gerrymandering

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Jun 26, 2019

Democrats Debate Health Care And Other Issues At Miami Forum

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Jun 26, 2019

Voters In Arizona Watched Presidential Debate With Anticipation

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Jun 26, 2019

Spanish Speakers Highlight Democratic Primary Debate

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Jun 26, 2019

Presidential Debate History: Did George Washington Participate In A Debate?
Jun 26, 2019

Lightning Strike Ignites Florida Everglades Fire
Jun 26, 2019

Critics Question Trump Tax Plan Meant To Boost Struggling Communities

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Jun 25, 2019

Will the G-20 Summit be the Backdrop for a Truce Between the U.S. and China? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6 am

On the next Morning Edition, will the United States and China call a truce in their trade war at the G-20 Summit in Japan this week? Also, a song…
Jun 25, 2019

House Passes Bill To Address Border Crisis With $4.5 Billion In Emergency Funding

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Jun 25, 2019

Robert Mueller To Testify Publicly Before 2 House Panels In July

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Jun 25, 2019

English Woman Checks Off Be Arrested On Her Bucket List

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Jun 25, 2019

Would You Live In A Home Where Something Grisly Happened, Survey Asks

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Jun 24, 2019

The Navy SEAL Who Led the Raid that Took Down Osama Bin Laden has a New memoir - Morning Edition Begins at 6am

The Navy SEAL who oversaw the mission that took down Osama Bin Laden is now retired. His new memoir recounts thirty-seven years of service - and…
Jun 24, 2019

2 Dive-Bombing Seagulls Terrorize British Couple

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Jun 24, 2019

Mississippi Officials Commemorate 'Pascagoula Abduction'

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Jun 24, 2019

Trump Directs Alex Azar To Help Make Health Care Costs More Transparent

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Jun 23, 2019

Would New Sanctions On Iran Lead To Negotiations?

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Jun 23, 2019

Trump Authorized Cyberattacks On Iran After Drone Attack, Reports Say

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Jun 23, 2019

Skyrider 3.0: It's An Airline Seat But You're Sort Of Standing

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Jun 21, 2019

Will President Trump Focus on Lowering Prescription Drug Prices in 2020? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6am

Voters across party lines are concerned about the high price of prescription drugs. Lowering drug prices was a major focus of Donald Trump's 20-16…
Jun 20, 2019

With Tensions Rising Between the U.S. and Iran, Can We Still De-Escalate? Morning Edition Begins Friday at 6am

Iran insists it was defending its own airspace after shooting down a U-S military surveillance drone. The U-S says it was an unprovoked attack. Is…
Jun 20, 2019

Supreme Court Strikes Down Conviction Of Mississippi Man On Death Row For 22 Years

The Supreme Court has struck down the conviction of an African American death-row inmate who was prosecuted six times for the same crime and by the…
Jun 20, 2019

Trump Confirms He Ordered Airstrike Against Iran

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Jun 20, 2019

DNA Testing Solves The Case Of The Unknown Skull In Denmark Museum

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Jun 20, 2019

Sunken WWI German Battleships Are For Sale On eBay

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Jun 20, 2019

The Toys Are Back: A Review Of 'Toy Story 4'

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Jun 19, 2019

One Couple Shares Their Early-Onset Alzheimer's in a Podcast on Morning Edition – Thursday at 6 am

More than sixteen million Americans care for loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a devastating illness that can strain relationships. One couple…
Jun 19, 2019

Supreme Court: Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Separation Of Church And State Case

Updated at 11:24 a.m. ET The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a 40-foot World War I memorial cross can stay on public land at a Maryland…
Jun 19, 2019

Former CIA Director Petraeus Weighs In On Drone Shootdown

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Jun 19, 2019

Iran Shooting Down U.S. Drone Is A 'Dangerous Escalation,' Says Rep. Kinzinger

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Jun 19, 2019

Cat Filter Distracts From Pakistani Politician's Serious News Conference

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Jun 19, 2019

Why The Appearance Of High-Profile Witnesses Before Congress Is Appealing

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Jun 19, 2019

Congress Demands Greater Oversight Over U.S. Olympic Committee

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Jun 19, 2019

Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement To Obama's Clean Power

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Jun 18, 2019

In the Face of Chinese Tariffs, Can Shoes be Made American Again? Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6am

More than ninety percent of shoes sold in the U-S are made overseas. So more tariffs on Chinese imports would mean steep new costs for American…
Jun 18, 2019

Trump Launches Reelection Campaign With Familiar Themes

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Jun 18, 2019

From A Napkin To A White House Medal — The Path Of A Controversial Economic Idea

Ronald Reagan's former budget director, David Stockman, calls Art Laffer "the greatest Fake Economist to ever come down the pike." Laffer helped…
Jun 18, 2019

Ikea Seeks Someone To 'Find The Secret To Happiness'

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Jun 17, 2019

Why Affordable Housing is a New Democratic Campaign Issue on Morning Edition - Tuesday at 6am

Democrats running for president are making a campaign issue out of an unexpected topic: affordable housing. How candidates are trying to tap into a…
Jun 17, 2019

Facebook Announces Plans To Launch Cryptocurrency Called Libra

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Jun 17, 2019

Trump Threatens To Deport 'Millions,' As He Kicks Off Campaign For Reelection

On the day of his self-declared presidential campaign kickoff, President Trump is threatening to deport "millions" of immigrants in the United States…
Jun 17, 2019

Caveat Emptor: Something To Keep In Mind When Shopping Online

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Jun 17, 2019

Cake Decorators Confuse Mariah Carey With Marie Curie

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Jun 16, 2019

Artist, Heiress And Designer Gloria Vanderbilt Dies At 95

Gloria Vanderbilt was an artist, heiress, designer and philanthropist who, for many Americans, may be best remembered for her blue jeans. She died at…
Jun 16, 2019

Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?

If civilizations are remembered for what they leave behind, our time might be labeled the Plastic Age. Plastic can endure for centuries. It's…
Jun 16, 2019

U.S. Soccer Team Advances At Women's World Cup In France

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Jun 13, 2019

Architecture For Possible Nationwide Opioid Settlement Unveiled

Updated at 4:20 p.m. ET Attorneys for local governments across the country unveiled a plan Friday that they say would move the nation closer to a…
Jun 13, 2019

Possible Voice Of Frida Kahlo In Recording

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Jun 13, 2019

Burt Reynolds' Belongings Up For Auction

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Jun 12, 2019

Why An American Soldier in China During World War II Stayed and Became a Chinese Revolutionary - Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Mao Zedong signs Sidney Rittenberg's copy of The Little Red Book during a gathering of party leaders in Beijing on May 1, 1967, at the beginning of…
Jun 12, 2019

A Closer Look At Trump's Remarks About Taking Information On A 2020 Rival

President Trump said Wednesday that he would accept a foreign government's dirt on a 2020 rival. A look at foreign election interference — the focus…
Jun 12, 2019

Street Outside NASA Headquarters Renamed: Hidden Figures Way

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Jun 12, 2019

What Has The U.S. Gained From Tariff Talks With Mexico?

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Jun 12, 2019

Tree Of Friendship From France's Macron To Trump Dies

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Jun 12, 2019

Oil Tankers Attacked In Gulf Of Oman, U.S. Navy Fleet Assisting

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Jun 12, 2019

House Panel Approves Funds For Sept. 11 First Responders

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Jun 11, 2019

Lonnie Bunch Becomes the First African-American in Charge of The Smithsonian – Morning Edition Begins Wednesday at 6 am

National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.. Credit: Amanda [CC BY 2.0]Lonnie Bunch grew up loving museums. Now he's in charge of The…
Jun 11, 2019

House Democrats Have More Leverage In Their Fight With Trump

Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Doug Collins about the House passed resolution that empowers a committee to go to court to enforce subpoenas as it…
Jun 11, 2019

Sanders And Warren Lead Democrats' 'Progressive Primary'

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Jun 11, 2019

Want A Plastic Bag? Canadian Grocery Will Try To Shame You

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Jun 11, 2019

D-Day Veteran Is Reunited With French Woman He Fell In Love With

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Jun 11, 2019

NASA Engineers Try To Remedy Stuck Probe On Mars

An instrument on NASA's Mars InSight mission that was supposed to be driven into the planet's soil is stuck. It's designed to measure Mars's internal…
Jun 10, 2019

Southern Baptists Try Getting Ahead of a Looming Sexual Abuse Crisis on Morning Edition – Tuesday at 6am

Southern Baptists are assembling for their annual convention at a pivotal time. Leaders are expected to address declining membership, reports of sex…
Jun 10, 2019

Justice Department To Give House Panel Some Russia Probe Evidence

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Jun 10, 2019

Katz Deli Contest To Re-Create Scene From 'When Harry Met Sally...'

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Jun 10, 2019

Bathroom-Searching Passenger Delays Pakistan Flight By 7 Hours

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Jun 10, 2019

House Panel To Begin Probe Into Powerful Tech Giants

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Jun 10, 2019

'Great Successor' Warns Kim Jong Un Is A Threat, Not A Joke

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Jun 09, 2019

How Childhood Trauma Leaves a Physical Imprint on the Brain on Morning Edition – Monday at 6am

On the next Morning Edition, we often think of pain as coming from an injury or illness. But childhood trauma can also leave a physical imprint on…
Jun 09, 2019

Watergate's John Dean To Testify Before House Inquiry

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Jun 09, 2019

Pizza Place In California Wants Patrons To Put Away Their Cellphones

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Jun 09, 2019

Speeding Teenage Driver In Canada Blames Hot Wings

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Jun 09, 2019

'Hadestown' Wins 8 Tony Awards Including Best Musical

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Jun 06, 2019

Florida Emergency Managers Re-Think Hurricane Evacuation Strategies – Morning Edition Begins at 6 am

On the next Morning Edition, emergency managers in Florida are re-thinking their evacuation strategy after learning hard lessons from Hurricane…
Jun 06, 2019

U.S. And Russian Ships Almost Collide In Philippine Sea

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Jun 06, 2019

Ladybug Swarm Makes The Radar

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Jun 06, 2019

Florida Men Fail At ATM Theft

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Jun 06, 2019

Review: 'Big Little Lies,' Season 2

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Jun 05, 2019

Florida Emergency Managers Re-Think Hurricane Evacuation Strategies – ME Begins at 6 am

On the next Morning Edition, emergency managers in Florida are re-thinking their evacuation strategy after learning hard lessons from Hurricane…
Jun 05, 2019

A D-Day Veteran Talks About the Mission the Changed WWII on Morning Edition - Thursday at 6am

It was 75 years ago when thousands of allied paratroopers took to the air, boarded planes, and dropped behind enemy lines. One of the last surviving…
Jun 05, 2019

Here's Another Example Of When Not To Call 911

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Jun 05, 2019

FBI's Website Reveals A Case Involving Bigfoot

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Jun 05, 2019

Higher, Better, Stronger, Faster — Brain Science Is Trying To Get There

Don't see the video? Click here. The tried and true way to improve at sports, or music or anything, really, is practice. What if we could master…
Jun 04, 2019

What Happens When Teachers Do Not Report Their Handling of Troubled Children? Morning Edition Begins at 6am

Secluding and restraining children in public schools is a controversial practice. Some think it makes classrooms safer. But what if the schools don't…
Jun 04, 2019

A D-Day Veteran Talks About the Mission the Changed WWII - ME Begins Thursday at 6am

It was 75 years ago when thousands of allied paratroopers took to the air, boarded planes, and dropped behind enemy lines.
Jun 04, 2019

Feds Look Into Big Tech Firms For Anti-Competitive Behavior

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Jun 04, 2019

Listeners Ask About The History Of U.S. Abortion Laws

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Jun 04, 2019

'Leaving The Witness': The End Of The World As She Knew It, Upon Losing Her Religion

As a third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah believed she had the answer to life's biggest questions. The answer was Armageddon, and it…
Jun 03, 2019

Can Johnson and Johnson Survive Accusations of Contributing to the Opioid Crisis? Morning Edition Begins at 6 am

Johnson and Johnson is one of America's most famous brand names. But it has also dealt with its share of controversy. Now, at a trial in Oklahoma,…
Jun 03, 2019

What Happens When Teachers Do Not Report Their Handling of Troubled Children? ME Begins at 6am

Secluding and restraining children in public schools is a controversial practice. Some think it makes classrooms safer.
Jun 03, 2019

Trump Meets With May On UK Visit

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Jun 03, 2019

Remember The Pogo Stick? It's Back — Move Over Electric Scooter

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Jun 03, 2019

House Lawmakers To Call Out Trump Administration On White Supremacist Violence

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Jun 02, 2019

Can Johnson and Johnson Survive Accusations of Contributing to the Opioid Crisis? ME Begins at 6 am

Johnson and Johnson is one of America's most famous brand names. But it has also dealt with its share of controversy.
Jun 02, 2019

The Latest Style In Men's Bathing Suits

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Jun 02, 2019

Alligator Breaks Into Florida Woman's Kitchen

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Jun 02, 2019

Protests In Sudan Turn Deadly

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Jun 02, 2019

Patient Biographies May Help Health Care Providers Relate

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Jun 02, 2019

For Patients, It Matters How You Tell Your Story To A Doctor

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Jun 02, 2019

More than a Medical Record: Storytelling Helps Fill the Gaps Between Patients and Hospital Staff

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Jun 02, 2019

Storytelling Helps Hospital Staff Learn About The Person, Not Just The Patient

Copyright 2019 Wisconsin Public Radio. To see more, visit Wisconsin Public Radio. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: When you go to the hospital, your doctors and…
Jun 01, 2019

Can Cell Phone Companies Stop the Death of the Phone Call? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6 am

The growing epidemic of phone spam is killing the old-fashioned voice call and costing Americans billions of dollars.
May 30, 2019

Opening Arguments From 2020 Candidate and Washington Governor Jay Inslee – ME Begins at 6 am

Jay Inslee. Credit: Karen Ducey/Getty Images/via NPRIn competitive sports, women and men are placed in separate categories. But a recent court ruling…
May 30, 2019

Mexico Responds To Trump's Tariff Threat

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May 30, 2019

Fire Department In Britain Spent Hours Trying To Rescue A Cat

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May 30, 2019

FDA Questions Safety And Marketing Of Cannabidiol, Known As CBD

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May 29, 2019

Trump And Democrats Disagree Over Mueller's Public Comments On Probe

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May 28, 2019

How Will Congress Respond to Special Counsel Mueller’s Public Statement? ME Begins at 6 am

Special Counsel Robert Mueller says that his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election was thorough, and that his investigation into…
May 28, 2019

Trump Responds On Twitter To Mueller Remarks

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May 28, 2019

Analysis Of Robert Mueller's Public Statement

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May 28, 2019

Analysis Of Mueller's Justice Department Remarks

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May 28, 2019

Mueller: Special Counsel Office To Close

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May 28, 2019

'The Persistence Of Chaos' Sells For More Than $1 Million

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May 28, 2019

Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.

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May 28, 2019

Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil

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May 27, 2019

Social Media is Driving Bigger & Bigger Crowds to National Parks – ME Begins Wednesday at 6 am

On the next Morning Edition, are more people visiting national parks for the scenery - or for the selfies? Also, how a song about fear and depression…
May 27, 2019

The Makers Of Noah's Ark File Lawsuit Over Rain Damage

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May 27, 2019

Why It's Time To Think About Self-Driving Cars In Regards To Parking

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May 26, 2019

Highly Orchestraded Pillow Fight Takes Place In Japanese Town

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May 26, 2019

Army Surprised By Answers To Its Question: How Has Serving Impacted You?

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May 26, 2019

Highly Orchestrated Pillow Fight Takes Place In Japanese Town

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May 24, 2019

Is the Selective Service Worth Keeping? Morning Edition Begins Monday at 6 am

Despite an all-volunteer military, men in the U-S still have to register for the draft when they turn 18.
May 23, 2019

Perps Clean Up During Home Invasion

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May 23, 2019

Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Early Primary State California

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May 22, 2019

Are There Benefits to Undocumented Immigrants Getting a Driver's License? ME Begins at 6 am

Some states are benefiting from letting undocumented immigrants get a driver's license. Could these laws offer a roadmap to policymakers across the…
May 22, 2019

Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins Reelection

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May 22, 2019

Democrats Are Divided Over Whether To Pursue Impeaching Trump

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May 22, 2019

Police In New York Pull Over Driver With Hand-Drawn Inspection Sticker

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May 21, 2019

House, Senate Lawmakers Briefed on Latest Tensions With Iran

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May 21, 2019

German Couple Leaves Newborn Baby In A Taxi

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May 21, 2019

Doctors In Poland Prepared To Deliver 5 Babies And Then A 6th Arrived

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May 21, 2019

100 Years Ago This Week, House Passes Bill Advancing 19th Amendment

It's been a century since the House passed a bill advancing the women's suffrage movement. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who…
May 21, 2019

The Debate Grows Over What Religious Freedom Means

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May 20, 2019

Scientists Enlist Paralyzed War Veterans to Battle Antibiotic-Resistant Infections – ME Begins at 6

Doctors are in a battle against infections that drugs can’t cure - antibiotic-resistant infections otherwise known as superbugs.
May 20, 2019

Mama Duck Always Celebrates Spring At New York Hospital

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May 20, 2019

The U.S. Ratchets Up Sanctions On Iran And North Korea

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May 20, 2019

Scientists Introduce New Kilogram On World Metrology Day

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May 20, 2019

Venezuelan Factory Mixes Rum With Rugby To Stem Crime, Help Gang Members

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May 20, 2019

Venezuelan Factory Mixes Rum With Rugby To Stem Crime

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May 19, 2019

Gayle King Is Front And Center After 'CBS This Morning' Revamp

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May 16, 2019

Besides SAT Score, Students Could Have Their Hardships Tabulated

The College Board is piloting a new tool to complement its SAT test. The Environmental Context Dashboard is meant to capture the challenges students…
May 16, 2019

Architect I.M. Peii, Who Designed Many Iconic Structures, Dies At 102

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May 16, 2019

Architect I.M. Pei, Who Designed Many Iconic Structures, Dies At 102

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May 15, 2019

Construction Crew Finds Kittens After Hearing Meowing From Steel Column

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May 15, 2019

Announcing The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Winner

This year, I was blown away by the Tiny Desk Contest entries I saw. We received over 6,000 entries from all across the country. We saw tiny desks up…
May 15, 2019

Gay-Marriage Opponents Hope Trump's Judicial Appointees Will Over Turn The Law

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May 15, 2019

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Had Sharp Questions For FAA Officials

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May 15, 2019

House Panel Has Sharp Questions For FAA Officials About Boeing 737 Max

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May 14, 2019

Facebook Announces Restrictions To Its Live Feature

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May 14, 2019

To Combat Generic Drugs' High Prices, Civica RX To Make 2 Antibiotics

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May 14, 2019

U.S. Attorney John Durham To Investigate Origins Of The Russia Probe

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May 13, 2019

Expensive Cup Of Coffee Sells Out In Southern California

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May 12, 2019

House Democrats Want Robert Mueller To Testify About His Report

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May 12, 2019

Police In Tennessee Solve Clown Mystery

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May 12, 2019

'The Atlantic': The Russia Investigation Will Continue

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May 12, 2019

Warren Takes Democratic Presidential Campaign To West Virginia, Ohio

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren made her first campaign stops in West Virginia and Ohio since announcing her White House bid.…
May 09, 2019

Australia's $50 Note Is Printed With A Typo

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May 09, 2019

Surfers In New Jersey Rescue Deer in The Water

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May 09, 2019

Muslims In Moscow Say They Lack Space For Friday Prayers

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May 09, 2019

Maria Butina In An Interview From Prison: I Question The U.S. Justice System

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May 09, 2019

U.S.-China Trade Talks To Continue As Higher Tariffs Take Effect

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May 08, 2019

As Region Waits For Hurricane Aid, Trump Holds Rally In Florida Panhandle

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May 08, 2019

'Biggest Little Farm': Offers Ways To Improve Man's Relationship With Nature

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May 08, 2019

Contempt Vote Escalates Tension Between Congressional Democrats And Trump

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May 07, 2019

There's Room To Negotiate Congressional Subpoenas, Groves Says

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May 07, 2019

Former Netflix Creative Director Takes Water To A New Level

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May 07, 2019

MTV Hires 'Doyenne Of Documentaries,' Sheila Nevins, For Its New Division

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May 07, 2019

History Of The Government's Role In Preventing Health Emergencies

NPR's Noel King talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of how the government has responded…
May 07, 2019

Why Some 2020 Democratic Presidential Contenders Embrace Fox Town Halls

Democrats tend to view Fox News as a source of right-wing bias in its day-to-day news coverage. But despite that, some Democratic presidential…
May 06, 2019

26 Million South Africans Are Eligible To Vote In Wednesday's Election

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May 06, 2019

House Panel Plans Contempt Vote For Barr Over Mueller Report

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NorCal News Radio

County Postpones Vaccine Appointments Due to Scarcity

Next week, Sonoma County is suspending all first dose vaccine appointments due to supply shortage. But the county will keep second dose appointments for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Sonoma County has been allocated 7,680 doses for…
The County is Nervous about Blue Shield's Vaccine Takeover

On March 7, Blue Shield of California will start administering Sonoma County’s vaccine rollout. The nonprofit insurer will take over the data collection and decide how many doses each provider receives. They’ll also streamline the sign-up process,…
County Shifts Vaccine Priority to 65 and Up and Food Workers

On Monday, residents 65 and older, along with food manufacturing, grocery store and restaurant workers will be eligible for a vaccine at one of the county-supported clinics. Prioritization will be given to those with server illnesses, such as cancer…
The County Still Faces a Vaccine Shortage

Two months into Sonoma County’s vaccine rollout, 19% of the adult population has received at least one dose. The county is keeping up with other Bay Area counties in vaccinating residents and has opened up dozens of clinics, but the biggest problem…
The County Reaches for More Vaccine Data

Officials say Sonoma is administering vaccine doses at a faster rate than similarly sized counties. On February 10, officials announced the county has vaccinated nearly 50 percent of its residents who are 75 and older. But because of holes in…
The County Compromises on Eviction Limitations

On February 9, Sonoma’s Board of Supervisors voted to place more limitations on evictions during COVID-19. The amendment limits evictions to extreme circumstances, like when landlords can prove their tenants pose an imminent threat or danger, or…
Sonoma County Extends Stay-At-Home Order

State public health officials have extended a Stay-Home Order for the 11-county Bay Area region, including Sonoma County. The move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and ICU capacity for the larger Bay Area region remains below 15%. The order…
The County Promises an Equitable Vaccine Rollout

Earlier this week Sonoma County reaffirmed its commitment to vaccinate the oldest seniors first, those 75 and older. Younger seniors were told to be patient, along with essential workers whose communities have been gravely affected by COVID-19. The…
What We Need to Know: COVID in Sonoma County

What are the current county restrictions? Sonoma County is currently in the most restrictive purple tier of the California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In order to qualify for the less restrictive red tier, the county must have less than 7 new…
Santa Rosa Nurses Demand Safe Staffing

UPDATE: Earlier this week California’s Department of Public Health halted the staffing waivers. The State says they will not accept any new applications and all approved waivers will expire February 8, unless a hospital can prove “unprecedented…
Sonoma County Opens its First Clinic for Oldest Seniors

Sonoma County is following the state’s guidance to prioritize seniors ages 75 and up in its vaccine rollout. While there’s progress and hope in the air, there’s also a lot of confusion and frustration about when and where people can actually get a…
County Strategizes Reopening Schools

Covid-19 is rampant in Sonoma County and spreading faster than ever, which means kids are still stuck at home. While vaccines are being rolled out, the question about when kids will be able to go back to school is still up in the air. KRCB’s Tessa…
PBS Employee Makes Controversial Statements on Hidden Camera

Julian Wyllie of CURRENT news reports in a story entitled "PBS Distances Itself from Former Staff Attorney Ensnared in Project Veritas Sting," that Project Veritas, a group founded by conservative activist James O’Keefe, has released a video of a…
Understanding the New Regional Stay-At-Home Orders

Regional Stay Home Orders will go into effect within 24 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability, and prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes most businesses and services except for critical infrastructure and retail, and…
Radio Special: Democracy In Santa Rosa's First District

In 2020, for the first time, residents of Southwest Santa Rosa voted for a city council member to represent their community. The election gave more power to historically disenfranchised neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. How will decades of inequity be…
Rohnert Park Welcomes Three New Council Members

Rohnert Park has three new city council members. The wins also mean there will be more diversity on what was formerly an all-white council. One of the newcomers is Jackie Elward who won against long-time council member Jake Mackenzie. KRCB News…
‘She’s From Oakland!’ Photos Capture Bay Area Celebrations of Biden-Harris Win

By Anne Wernikoff November 8, 2020 In the corner of California where Vice President-elect Kamala Harris grew up and launched her political career, residents cheered, danced, honked horns, donned American flags and popped champagne to celebrate the…
California Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — Again

By James Bikales November 5, 2020 As this year’s historic wildfire season winds down, Californians living in fire-prone territory got temporary relief from another threat: they can’t lose their homeowners’ insurance policies for another year.…
Slated For Deception? Beware of All Those Glossy Mailers Telling You How to Vote

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 Amid the torrent of laminated campaign ads churning through the postal system this season, the slate mailer stands out as a perennial — and many say unseemly — California political tradition that…
Election 2020: Results, Voter Guides and More

By NorCal News Staff Looking for election results? We've put together key resources to help you find the information you need past election night. Find local news updates, live updated results, and interviews with experts looking ahead. California…
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Hosts City Council Candidate Forum

NorCal News Team Oct. 16, 2020 At the end of September, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber hosted a forum with city council candidates from districts 1, 3, 5, and 7. Listen to the forum below. Participating candidates: Eddie Alvarez - District 1 Duane De…
Annual State of the Latino Community Covers Gaps in Home Ownership

Sonoma County leadership organization, Los Cien, hosts an annual forum on the state of the Latino community. The topic this year was "Re-imagining Sonoma County Post Pandemic". Panelists focused on equity gaps in homeownership and how to fix them.…
SCHOOL CLOSURES for Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2, 2020…

The following school districts are confirmed to be closed through Friday, October 2, due to fire threat and evacuation: Bennett Valley Union School District (no distance learning) Kenwood School District (no distance learning) Rincon Valley Union…
Photojournalist Describes Monday Night's Firefight

Firefighters, law enforcement and others working to evacuate residents were all on the scene as the Glass fire made a fast run toward the city of Santa Rosa on Sunday night. Also out during those late hours was Erik Castro, a freelance…
Evacuation Orders Lifted for Some Santa Rosa Neighborhoods

Cal Fire announced Tuesday at 3:15 pm, evacuation orders are lifted for the following areas in Santa Rosa: All of Summerfield All of Spring Lake Northeast 1 Northeast 3/Middle Rincon Certain parts of the Calistoga-South/Skyhawk communities: west and…
Sonoma County Learns From Past Botched Care Home Evacuations

Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane has led the outreach effort to ensure that residents are getting the mental health support they need. She’s also been working to ensure that those housed at care facilities are evacuated safely and with ample…
Watch Cal Fire and Sonoma County's Glass Fire Updates

Sonoma County and Cal Fire host a joint press conference on the Glass Incident every evening at 5 p.m. Watch the press conferences here at 5 p.m. or on our facebook page @norcalpublic. . This article will update with the most recent press conference…
Sonoma County Glass Fire Evacuation Map: Updated Live

Monitor evacuation warnings and orders for the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma County. Please note that the map below is typically updated 15- 20 minutes after a Nixle evacuation alert is sent out. Sign up for Nixle by texting your zip code to 888-777.…
Sonoma County Supervisors Vote on 2020-2021 Budget

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is expected to finalize the county’s 2020-2021 budget today. Supervisors faced a 46-million-dollar deficit and spent Wednesday discussing where to make cuts. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with Board Chair Susan Gorin…
Conversations on Race Series Addresses Policy Reform (Aired: September 3, 2020)

Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been hosting weekly conversations to discuss racism in our community. In Monday’s conversation, CAP's Communications Manager, Marcus Clarke, spoke with Sheba Person-Whitley, Executive Director of the…
Could Strong DAs Be a Solution to Police Accountability?

Editor's Note: Solutions Journalism is a way of looking at problems and issues with an eye toward uncovering and explaining ways that communities have moved toward solving those problems. Find out more here. Driven by community input, our current…
The West Is Burning, So California Struggles To Find Help Fighting Its Wildfires

BY JULIE CART , CALMATTERS AUGUST 28, 2020 California’s wildfire resources are the envy of the world: It owns the most extensive fleet of firefighting aircraft, and the largest and best-equipped crews. Yet, already this year, CalFire can’t keep up…
Kaiser Begins Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial in Northern California

Northern California residents can now join the efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Kaiser Permanente began recruiting participants for an advanced clinical vaccine trial at the beginning of August. Dr. Nicola Klein, Director of the Kaiser…
Crew Shortage Reveals California's Reliance on Incarcerated Firefighters

California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance. Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay…
Farmworkers Risk Hazardous Air to Continue the Harvest

The LNU Lightning Complex Fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties during this year’s peak grape harvest season. Reports are now surfacing that vineyard workers are being asked to continue the harvest despite poor air quality. KRCB’s Adia White…
Timely Film Tells Story of Napa, Sonoma Essential Workers

In a film now available on the web and through KQED's series Truly, CA, Eva Rendle explores the aftermath of the 2017 Wine Country Fires, and their impact on agricultural workers and others at the bottom of the pay scale in our divided and unequal…
Concern Workers Are Being Asked To Harvest Despite Smoke

By NorCal News Staff August 20, 2020 During the 2019 Kincade Fire and 2017 Wine Country Fires, workers were asked to continue to work outdoors despite hazardous conditions. Often, they were not given masks. This concern is again surfacing as the…
Sonoma County Reassures Voters Ahead of Election

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to suspend changes to the USPS as 20 States announced plans to file a federal lawsuit. The states behind the lawsuit say these changes would disrupt mail service ahead of the November Election. KRCB’s Adia…
In Sebastopol, Out in the Streets for the Post Office

Our roving photographer Diane Askew was in Sebastopol Monday, recording the demonstration there at the local post office. Those who showed up are watching carefully as the president says he may be delaying the mail to thwart voters. Hearings are…
Sonoma County Celebrates Centennial Of Women's Suffrage

Tuesday marked the centennial of the ratification of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. But there is still much work to be done to increase voter enfranchisment. Events are planned throughout the week. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with…
Make Your Voice Count! Community Meeting Sept. 9, 7:00 pm

In cooperation with Community Action Partnership, Sonoma County; the League of Women Voters, Sonoma County; and Los Cien; Northern California Public Media is helping lead a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for…
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Fire Conditions

As the dog days of summer roll by, residents of Sonoma County can't help but worry about fire season. This year’s conditions are especially concerning, with recent temperatures soaring into the triple digits. KRCB’s Nate Charles has the story. We…
Trump Withheld Calif. Wildfire Aid Says Former DHS Official

In a new video released on the eve of the Democratic convention, a top ranking former official in the Trump Department of Homeland Security says that the president told FEMA to withhold aid to California during the 2017 wildfires. "He was so…
Vox Video on Changing Approaches to Election Coverage

In July, Northern California Public Media had the chance to attend a workshop on how journalists are abandoning "horse race" election coverage (Who's Up? Who's Down?) in favor of a more nuanced approach to elections that talks about what the…
Board of Supervisors Rejects County Sheriff's Request to Fund Legal Services

Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick requested $50,000 from the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday for legal services. Essick intended to explore the legality of a ballot measure aimed at strengthening oversight of his office. KRCB’s Adia White reports.…
Community Action Partnership Hosts Discussion on Law Enforcement Accountability

We're in the midst of a national debate about law enforcement oversight and accountability. That was the subject of this week's edition of the virtual "Community Conversations on Race". These interactive panels have been presented by local nonprofit…
Health Officials Warn Against Ending Protections For Renters

Housing and tenant advocates are concerned the State’s current eviction moratorium could end Friday, causing a wave of homelessness that would worsen the current public health crisis. On August 3rd, San Francisco Assemblymember David Chiu held a…
CEO Discusses Racism and Starting a Sonoma County Business

Every Monday, the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County hosts a community conversation on race. On July 27, the conversation focused on the experience of local Black business owners and influences. In this excerpt, moderator Joy Dehnert…
Changes to Police Oversight Set for November Ballot

In an epic meeting of more than nine hours, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors covered a number of controversial topics yesterday. Among them, an agreement to put significant reforms of IOLERO, the police oversight office, on the ballot in…
Local High Schoolers Are Finalists in NPR Podcast Contest

Back for its second year, the NPR Student Podcast Challenge wrapped up in June. Among two thousand entries in grades 5 thru twelve, the story of Popo the Clown, a local entertainer, rose to be one of only 25 finalists, although it didn't win one of…
Sonoma County School Districts Move Carefully To Reopening

Our friends at Sonoma West Publishers are a unique local resource. For years, they produced newspapers that reflected life in the towns of Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Windsor and West Sonoma County. Now only the Healdsburg paper continues in print,…
Sonoma County Report Finds Santa Rosa Police Violated Protesters' Rights

At the beginning of July, The Sonoma County Human Rights Commission published a 40-page report titled, “Human Rights Violations in Santa Rosa California - Policing the Black Lives Matter Protests.” The report alleges numerous violations by law…
Sebastopol Celebrates Black Lives Matter in Art - Photos

Photos and Text by Diane Askew On Friday evening, July 24, several hundred people came out to create Sebastopol’s Black Lives Matter mural. The mural was painted across the sidewalk in the town plaza. It consists of the words “Black Lives Matter,”…
Could Looser Cannabis Permit Requirements Help Boost Tax Revenue?

When Sonoma County shut down this spring, cannabis businesses, deemed essential, were allowed to stay open. Now that the county is wrestling with a plunge in tax revenues, marijuana growers and sellers see an opportunity. Loosen permitting and other…
Local Organization Works To Get Everyone Counted On The 2020 Census

By Adia White, Nor Cal Public Media Posted July 28, 2020 The State of California is suing the Trump administration over an order that aims to block undocumented immigrants from being counted in the census. The effort is likely to fail. But some fear…
Board of Supervisors To Vote On Ordinance To Strengthen Sheriff's Office Oversight

Next Tuesday, The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on an ordinance intended to strengthen the county’s law enforcement watchdog agency. The ordinance is named after the late activist Evelyn Cheatham. Its proponents say that The…
KBBF Informe: Licencia Por Enfermedad Remunerada, Paid Sick Leave

Por Edgar Avila, KBBF Radio This episode was produced by Edgar Avila, KBBF Radio This article is a summary of a KBBF informe special loosely translated by NorCal Public Media. Listen to the original version in Spanish below. Puedes escuchar este…
Lawyer in Voting Rights Cases Faces Death Threats

News director Steve Mencher spoke with Malibu lawyer Kevin Shenkman this spring about his work convincing localities in California to move to district-based rather than at-large elections. He cites the California Voting Rights Act as the basis for…
Cómo postularse para ocupar un cargo para el consejo municipal en su ciudad o pueblo

Este video explica cómo postularse para ocupar un cargo de ayuntamiento. Según la ciudad de Santa Rosa, "El período de nominación de candidatos para las elecciones del Consejo de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa del 3 de noviembre de 2020 para los distritos…
BLM @ SRJC - July 11, 2020 - Photo Essay by Diane Askew

Text and photos by Diane Askew On Saturday afternoon, July 11, several hundred people showed up for a rally on the campus of Santa Rosa Junior College. The event was sponsored by the school’s Black Student Union and Uplifting Black Leaders, a newly…
Santa Rosa Activist Describes What Defunding The Police Could Look Like

The national movement for racial justice following George Floyd’s killing has found a stage in Sonoma County. Libby is a local activist working with the grassroots group Love and Light. Libby, who is biracial, queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming,…
Filing Period For Running For Santa Rosa City Council Now Open

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Friday, July 17. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Board of Supervisors To Consider Ordinance Strengthening Law Enforcement Oversight

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Thursday, July 16. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
San Francisco Mime Troupe Pivots to Radio This COVID Summer

For more than 50 years, one of the pleasures of summer life in the Bay Area has been the outdoor performances of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. This summer, of course, the season is cancelled. And so the Mime Troupe brings its progressive politics…
Sonoma County Reports 14 Covid Related Deaths With Five Tied To Skilled Nursing Facilities

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Friday, July 10. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Independence Day? How About Interdependence? Photo Story

Photos by Diane Askew Saturday's July 4 holiday came in the midst of unprecedented upheaval in our community and in the world. Members of our community are continuing to come together and imagine what our society might look like if everyone had an…
Lawsuit Against County Sheriff's Office Points to Numerous Brutality Cases

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. The following is a two-part interview that aired Thursday, July, 2nd and Wednesday, July 8. The full-length interview…
Santa Rosa City Council to Vote on Emergency Sick Leave

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Tuesday, July 7. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Hope, Strength, Protest. Another Story in Photos

Photos and Text by Diane Askew On Thursday, July 2, a daylong rally was held at Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square to protest systemic racism. The protest was organized by president Rubin Scott of the Sonoma County chapter of the NAACP. From a small…
Cycle for Life Celebrates Black Lives Matter and Pride

Photographer Diane Askew has long worked locally as a wedding photographer. That work is on hold due to the pandemic. Instead Askew has been documenting the stories of our community as we work through grief and anger. In her recent essay Askew…
Applications for CalFresh Double During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday - Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, July 1. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
DACA Recipient Reflects On Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Protections for Dreamers

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, June 24. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
Informe en Español: KBBF Hosts Special On Black Lives Matter Movement

This article is a translated, partial summary of KBBF’s 30-minute special. Listen to the complete version in Spanish below. In this thirty-minute special, KBBF’s Edgar Avila speaks with Sonoma County residents about racism in our community and the…
Could Racially Motivated 911 Calls Become Hate Crimes?

By Elizabeth Castillo, CalMatters Barbecuing at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Selling water without a permit. Both instances in which a Black person was doing something deemed criminal by a white person. Both instances in which a white person called the…
Community Action Partnership Hosts Conversations On Race Series

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Thursday, June 25. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
North Bay Report: Santa Rosa City Schools Board Considers Making Ethnic Studies A Requirement

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, June 24. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
BLM Protests Continue in Santa Rosa - Candlelight Photos

Photos and text by Diane Askew On Saturday, June 20, about 200 people assembled at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa, for the start of a 24-hour protest against police brutality and in support of Black Lives Matter. After an open mic and several…
Supreme Court DACA Decision Gives Hope in Tough Time

For the second time in a week, the Supreme Court rejected arguments from the Trump administration to remove rights and protections from a class of people who face discrimination and roadblocks in our society. Monday it was LGBTQ+ rights. Today it's…
Supreme Court Bars Trump From Ending DACA — What It Means For California ‘Dreamers’

By Mikhail Zinshteyn The nation’s top court thwarted President Donald Trump’s plans to place more than 600,000 young Americans — including nearly 200,000 Californians — in legal calamity today, ruling that his administration cannot for now dismantle…
Healdsburg Mayor Resigns Over Failure To Address Police Reform

Mayor Leah Gold announced she will step down from the position. Her resignation will be effective at the end of June. This was a result of a controversy over what some in the community see as racial insensitivity. To unpack what happened this week,…
Protesters Remember Silent Parade of 1917

Protesters in Sonoma County have marched nearly every day over the past three weeks against police brutality and systemic racism. Equity and inclusion for marginalized communities have taken the forefront in the marches. KRCB’s Adia White reports.…
‘Things have gotten ugly’ — pandemic pushback drives health directors to quit

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, Kaiser Health News Leigh Dundas angrily wagged her finger at Orange County supervisors at their board meeting last month as she ticked off what she thought were damning details about the professional background of county…
County Coronavirus Health Disparities Continue To Grow

Latino residents in Sonoma County are now nine times more likely to become infected with coronavirus than white residents. On Thursday, the Latino leadership organization Los Cien hosted a virtual Town Hall to discuss this disparity. In this excerpt…
Supreme Court LGBTQ Decision To Have Profound Impact

Today, the Supreme Court ruled by a 6-3 margin that employment protections guaranteed in the 1964 Civil Rights Act protect the rights of LGBTQ workers. The decision hinged on the word "sex." If that word applied both to traditional notions of male…
Radio Update: Why Latinx Community Bears COVID Burden

Yesterday, the Latino leadership organization Los Cien presented a virtual town hall on the disproportionate burden that COVID-19 is placing on the Latinx community in Sonoma County. Guests were Sonoma County's Department of Health Services Director…
Santa Rosa's Draft Budget Shows An Increase In Funding For The Police Department

Amid protests against police brutality and violence, nine police departments in Sonoma County have agreed to evaluate their use of force policies. But protesters are also demanding that local cities divert funding for police departments to housing,…
Radio Update: School Board Statement, Supervisors Commit

We provide daily breaking news updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, June 11. Today, the Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education and Superintendent released a…
Radio Update: Podcast Discusses Disproportionate Impacts of COVID-19 on Latinx Community

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, June 10. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore has been doing an…
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bans Use Of Carotid Holds

In the wake of nationwide protests over police violence, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office banned the use of carotid holds effective Monday, June 8. That's according to the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). The…
Minority Leader Schumer Tackles Pandemic Housing Issues

In a call Monday with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told several thousand people what he was fighting for as Congress considers further housing relief. He's especially concerned about renters and the…
Even In A Pandemic, WHO Believes That Public Protests Are Important

By Pien Huang and Allison Aubrey, NPR News In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization took time at its daily press conference to address another pressing issue: the wave of protests against police violence and racial…
Police Monitor Applauds Cooperation, Seeks Truth on Arrests

Karlene Navarro, director of Sonoma County's Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach spoke with KRCB last week after she released a letter describing her concerns about COVID-19 procedures during the arrest of protestors in Santa…
Author Ibram X. Kendi Speaks About His Book "How To Be An Antiracist"

As protests against police brutality continue across the nation, many are searching for ways to uproot racism in their own communities and homes. Antiracism books are now topping The New York Times bestseller list. One of these best-selling authors…
Diane Askew's Images Capture Anger, Grief in Sonoma

Photographer Diane Askew has long worked locally as a wedding photographer, part of the industry that brings events to local wineries, parks and other venues. Obviously, that work is on hold. But Askew's heart has always been in capturing images…
Community College Chief Wants Police Training Changes

By Mikhail Zinshteyn In Summary California’s extensive community college system is responsible for helping train a huge number of the state’s police officers. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the system’s chancellor, wants to change the curriculum to help fight…
NorCal Outreach to Latinx Community Recognized Nationally

In an article from the public media journal Current, Northern California Public Media was recognized this week for its efforts to ramp up communication with our Spanish speaking neighbors. Of particular interest to writer Grace Vitaglione was the…
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered: Recent Protests, Access to Testing And More

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve asked about where you can find ongoing information, how the recent protests will affect COVID-19 case counts, access to testing and more. Here’s what we learned…
Is Now the Time to Bring Back Affirmative Action in California?

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters Depending on your viewpoint, now is either exactly the right time or precisely the wrong time to take up a proposed change to the state constitution that seems certain to reignite a heated debate about race and justice…
In Information Age, Many Californians Struggle to Stay Informed

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, The Fresno Bee/California Divide On a recent hot Saturday, residents in a small tract of homes west of Fresno huddled under the shade to wait for a distribution of hygiene products and food. Many of those who waited…
Santa Rosa Issues Citywide Curfew, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Each Night Through Thursday

Santa Rosa has declared a local emergency and instituted a citywide curfew through Thursday morning in response to incidents of violence, looting and vandalism that occurred over the weekend following peaceful protests spurred by the death of George…
Hundreds Demonstrate Against Police Brutality; City of Santa Rosa Establishes Curfew

Protesters gathered in Santa Rosa over the weekend after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on Memorial Day by a White police officer. The officer held his knee to Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as he pleaded for air and has since been…
'InformaGente' - Health Dispatches to Latinx Communities

A new organization called Listos California, in partnership with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA), today launched "InformaGente," a new online conversation series which…
Two Members of H.S. Class of 2020 Animate Call for Unity

Kyle Trefny and Julian Jordan are graduating from the public arts high school Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts. To mark their graduation into this uncertain world, they created an animated short. They describe the project in their own…
You Asked, We Answered: Your Questions About Reopening Hair Salons, Youth Sports And How Often To Get Tested

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve asked about the reopening of additional business, youth sports, testing and more. Here are a few answers to some of those recent question submissions. We answer…
Kaiser Disputes Health Professionals' Concerns on PPE

In a press conference on May 19, and again on Northern California Public Media's May 26 Town Hall, members of the group H-PEACE (Health Professionals for Equality and Community Empowerment) stated that not all health workers in Sonoma County are…
Big Cuts Could Hit Little Californians: $1 Billion in Preschool and Child Care Dollars at Risk

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Even the littlest Californians have not been spared in the governor’s big proposal to cut a budget decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plans to expand free preschool for low-income…
County Hiring Contact Tracers; Extra Pay for Being Bilingual

Sonoma County health officer Dr. Sundari Mase has long said that testing, tracing and isolation are at the core of the county's reopening strategy. Now, the county is seeking to hire contact tracers to keep up with the expected demand. The county's…
We Need a Culturally Responsive Approach to COVID-19

Commentary by Ana Lugo, founder, Equity First Consulting Cultural responsiveness is the ability to learn from, relate respectfully to, effectively adapt to, and serve all peoples and cultures.[1] Let us be clear. The systems and institutions…
You Asked, We Answered: Your Questions About COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Senior Outings, and Visiting The Dentist

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve had plenty. We've received questions about how many people are currently hospitalized, what moving into Stage Two of reopening means for seniors, going to the…
Pandemic Food Stamps Offer Up to $365 Per Child

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión Families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at their schools — regardless of immigration status — may notice something in the mail to help them buy groceries. California is issuing one-time…
Es Así Como un Déficit de 54.3 Mil Millones de Dólares Le Afectaría a Los Californianos

Por Judy Lin, CalMatters Hello! We’re publishing more of our work in Spanish to better serve our diverse state. Make sure to click here to read the article in English. Los encargados de las finanzas de California acaban de revelar un déficit de 54.3…
Rep. Jared Huffman: $3 Trillion Bill is 'Opening Bid'

Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) returned to Northern California after voting Friday on the House of Representatives' $3 trillion Coronavirus package that has aid to local governments, help for the November election, and a lifeline to the…
Housing, Homelessness Funds Mostly Spared in Proposed Budget cuts

By Matt Levin, CalMatters With a forecasted deficit of near-record proportions and an economy in freefall, homelessness and low-income housing advocates were braced for painful cuts in the revised budget proposal Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday.…
Financial Help for California’s Undocumented Immigrants Starts Monday

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión California’s undocumented immigrants can begin applying Monday for disaster relief payments of up to $1,000 per household under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus emergency assistance plan. In April, Newsom announced a…
Sonoma County Voters Can Now Track Their Mail-In Ballot With New Program

Sonoma County voters can now sign up for a program to track their vote-by-mail ballot from the time it’s mailed to when it’s counted. The “Where’s My Ballot?” program from the Secretary of State’s Office allows the voter to receive updates on the…
Watching for Signs of Child Sexual Abuse During Pandemic

In an interview for the podcast Public Health on Call, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau, director of the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse spoke with host Dr. Josh Sharfstein…
Virus Will Not Extinguish Wildfire Protection, Newsom Says

By Julie Cart, CalMatters California’s preparations to battle wildfires this year will not be slowed by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newson vowed Wednesday, saying the state will purchase specially equipped helicopters and fire engines and…
Latinx Leaders Consider Coronavirus Toll in Sonoma County

For our Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall May 12, 2020 we will present a cast of leaders in the Latinx community to help us understand how the pandemic may be affecting different populations in our county and region differently. We will be posting the…
You Asked, We Answered: How Do I Apply for Unemployment If Under Asylum Status?

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve submitted questions about financial help, case counts, reopenings and more. Listener Gigi Pravda wrote in, asking: How do I apply for unemployment benefits if…
Keeping The COVID Plague at Bay: How California Is Protecting Older Veterans

By Dan Morain May 11, 2020 Dr. Vito Imbasciani has been at war with viruses since he was 5. Growing up near the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York, he contracted polio in 1952 and couldn’t walk for two months. In medical school in…
COVID-Plagued California Nursing Homes Often Had Problems in Past

By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News and Anna Almendrala May 4, 2020 When Jorge Newbery finally got through to his 95-year-old mother, Jennifer, on a video call April 18, she could barely talk or move and her eyes couldn’t focus. It was the first time…
Reopening in the COVID Era: How to Adapt to a New Normal

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News May 8, 2020 As many states begin to reopen — most without meeting the thresholds recommended by the White House — a new level of COVID-19 risk analysis begins for Americans. Should I go to the beach? What about…
Lawmakers Want to Know: What’s Up With That Half-Billion-Dollar Mask Deal?

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters California lawmakers plan to probe why state officials wired half a billion dollars for masks to a medical supply company that had existed for just three days, and want to know what’s changed in the state’s vetting…
California Just Revealed a $54.3 Billion Deficit — Signaling Deep Cuts Ahead

By Judy Lin, CalMatters California finance officials revealed a $54.3 billion deficit Thursday in the first economic assessment of the coronavirus pandemic’s devastating blow to the fifth-largest economy in the world. That figure is higher than the…
Radio Update: A California Union Victory, And Increased COVID-19 Testing

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, March 6. In a victory for unions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday signed an executive order…
Exclusive: California Wires Mask Dealer Half a Billion Dollars, Then Claws it Back

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters On March 26, as the coronavirus pandemic was mounting and governors across America scrambled to secure medical supplies, the state of California wired almost a half-billion dollars to a company that had been in…
Supervisors Hopkins and Rabbitt Discuss Phased Reopening

On Monday, May 4, news director Steve Mencher spoke with Sonoma County Supervisors Lynda Hopkins and David Rabbitt about a number of issues that are top of mind as our elected officials and health officials begin to talk about reopening parts of our…
California Readies Army of Coronavirus Detectives

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters The Newsom administration has teamed with two universities to train more than 3,000 employees per week to become coronavirus detectives tracing the spread of the disease throughout California. Starting Wednesday, the…
Radio Update: Supervisor Gorin Answers Questions About Fire Season, COVID-19 Testing

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Monday, May 4. Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin will join us for Tuesday's virtual town hall at 7 p.m. In our…
Director of County Regional Parks Answers Questions About Revised Parks Closure Order

Updated May 1, 2020 Sonoma County announced a "soft opening" of County parks starting on Wednesday, April 29. The new order allows residents to walk or bike into county and city parks. Driving to parks is still prohibited and all coastal parks are…
Attorney for PG&E Fire Victims is Funded by Wall Street Firms He's Negotiating Against

In the last week, our partner station KQED has been reporting on a potential conflict of interest by a lawyer in the PG&E Bankruptcy case. With 16,000 Northern California fire victims as clients, an attorney named Mikal Watts represents more fire…
Sad Day for Many as Sonoma County Fair is Cancelled for 2020

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, April 29. We spoke with the CEO of the Sonoma County Fair, Becky Bartling, Wednesday afternoon. She…
Cue the debunking: Two Bakersfield Doctors Go Viral With Dubious COVID Test Conclusions

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters They dressed in scrubs. They sounded scientific. And last week’s message from two Bakersfield doctors was exactly what many stuck-at-home Americans wanted to hear: COVID-19 is no worse than influenza, its death…
Not If, But How: California Prepares for an All Vote-by-Mail Election in November

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters This coming November, every one of California’s more than 20 million registered voters may receive a ballot in the mail — whether they ask for one or not. In fact, many election administrators and advocates say it’s…
State Dashboard Tracks Daily COVID-19 Hospitalizations By County

On April 1, the California Department of Public Health released a data dashboard that tracks coronavirus hospitalizations by county. The dashboard shows the number of hospitalizations reported each day in connection with the virus. Patients are…
Health Care Provider Panel Highlights Hope, Progress

For our April 28 Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall, we convened a panel of health care providers including: Dr. Joshua Weil, Lead Physician, Emergency Preparedness, Kaiser, Santa Rosa; Tarek Salaway, Sr. Vice President, Kaiser Permanente, Marin and…
Radio Update: Coronavirus Latest, Plus A Conversation With Santa Rosa Symphony's Music Director

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Friday, April 24. It’s been another tough week of sheltering at home – with new information on how early…
As Millions Navigate Unemployment, Local Organizations Rise to Help

By Camille Escovedo The last time this many people filed for unemployment in the U.S. — over 26 million as of April 27 — was during the Great Depression, experts say. Over a million Californians have filed for unemployment in March, and the layoffs…
Coronavirus Could Force Private Practices To Close Or Sell — Raising Costs

By Kristen Hwang for CalMatters In a matter of weeks, Dr. William Goral, a private practice ear, nose and throat specialist in San Bernardino County, will be out of business. His small, solo clinic, which has served patients throughout the Inland…
Coronavirus Detectives: Here’s How Counties Try to Track Everyone Exposed

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters By the time public health officer Bela Matyas learned that the novel coronavirus was spreading in Solano County, the patient in her 40s was already on a ventilator. Back in February, the woman was the first in the nation…
CHP Says It Will Stop Issuing Permits for Protests on State Property

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Thursday, April 23. In the wake of demonstrations in Sacramento protesting the state’s stay-at-home order, the…
Sonoma County Activates “Warm Line” For Mental Health Calls

Wednesday, April 22 Update Sonoma County has just activated what they are calling a “Warm Line” for people to talk through any anxiety or emotional distress during the pandemic. People can call ( 707) - 565 - 2652 seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7…
Preguntas Comunes Acerca Del Coronavirus

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión 1. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas comunes del coronavirus COVID-19? Los síntomas más comunes de la enfermedad son fiebre, cansancio, tos seca y falta de respiración. La persona también puede experimentar molestias y…
San Francisco Supervisor Ronen On How Pandemic Is Affecting Bay Area's Undocumented

Last week Governor Gavin Newsom announced the State would give $500 in aid to undocumented individuals who will not be eligible for help from the Federal Government. But activists say this isn't enough. On April 20, activists and legislators called…
Predicting a Pandemic’s Path: What Models Can and Can’t Do

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters Every day, while we’re all stuck at home, politicians and health officials and news anchors point to graphics showing the latest statistics on the coronavirus pandemic to indicate what might happen next, in your…
Tips for Spotting Fake News Stories — And Where to Find Sources You Can Trust

Anytime there’s a significant news event — like a global pandemic, for example — you can expect misinformation to spread across the Internet. “Fake news” means stories that contain fabricated information, or information that’s based on rumor, shoddy…
Newsom: Cities Blocking Hotels for Homeless Will Be ‘Judged’ by History

By Matt Levin, CalMatters As California scrambles to protect more than 150,000 homeless residents from contracting and spreading novel coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom had some harsh words Saturday for cities he accused of blocking the conversion of…
Los Cien Sonoma County Hosts Congressmen for Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall

Los Cien Sonoma County hosted a virtual Coronavirus Town Hall on Friday with Congressmen Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman, who outlined the economic and health challenges facing the region, and federal programs to address them. More than 300 people…
Cut Farmworker Pay During the Crisis? Don’t Do It, California Growers Say

By Kate Cimini, The Salinas Californian The Trump administration is considering cutting the pay of guest visa farmworkers during the coronavirus pandemic to help the farm industry. But California growers aren’t thrilled: They say it won’t help them…
Santa Rosa Police Begin Citing Businesses, Individuals for Violating Shelter-in-Place Order

The Santa Rosa Police Department has begun issuing citations to businesses and individuals who are violating the county public health order to shelter-in-place. In the last week, the department has issued 40 business written warnings, two individual…
What Comes Next for California Cities? Deficits, Bailouts and Long Recoveries

By Jackie Botts, Ben Christopher, Elizabeth Castillo, Ana B. Ibarra and Matt Levin, CalMatters Cities have been ground zero in California’s coronavirus response — with many initiating shelter-in-place orders, organizing emergency housing for…
Acts of Grace from Everyday Californians Are Getting Us Through

By Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters From inside our homes, this might seem the loneliest moment in modern history. Slowing coronavirus has meant many of us are physically cut off from friends and family, schools and workplaces, senior centers, book clubs…
Recursos Alimentarios Durante COVID-19

La alimentacion es una gran prioridad para muchos durante esta pandemia de COVID-19- cómo mantener a su familia alimentada en medio de despidos del trabajo, preocupaciones sobre salidas para conseguir comestibles y la posibilidad de transmisión por…
COVID-19: Leaders Discuss Food Insecurity and Safety

During our Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall on April 14, we invited leaders from around Sonoma County to discuss how they are keeping our community fed. Some families are lacking the daily lunches and other meals provided by schools; many have lost…
Sonoma County Medical Facilities Must Screen Staff, Visitors for COVID-19 Symptoms and Require Masks

Sonoma County’s health officer has issued a new order requiring all congregate care facilities to screen all staff and visitors for signs of illness and adhere to a strict mask-wearing policy to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order, which went…
Reopen California? That’s The Toughest Phase Yet, Newsom Says

By Ben Christopher and Rachel Becker, CalMatters When will Californians emerge from house confinement? What will life look like? In a roadmap unveiled Tuesday with top public health officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will not lift his…
Undocumented Workers Face Obstacles Qualifying for Benefits During the Pandemic

By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Hector had a stable job as a cook at an Italian restaurant in Oakland. Suddenly, in mid-March, about a dozen workers were laid off, including him.…
COVID-19: Food Resources

Food is top of mind for many during the COVID-19 pandemic — how to keep your family fed amid layoffs, concerns about grocery outings and food transmission, all while trying to maintain social distance. If you’re struggling to put food on the table,…
Santa Rosa Fire Department Creates Pandemic Response Unit

The Santa Rosa Fire Department has created a new Pandemic Response Unit to respond to patients suspected of having COVID-19 or that are experiencing flu-like symptoms within the city. The department says the new squad, which had its first shift…
Kaiser Employees Receive Help With Child Care, Shelter and Extra Leave Under Union Agreement

A union agreement with Kaiser Permanente will ease the burdens of about 80,000 health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the agreement, members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions will receive assistance with…
Sonoma County Human Services Department Answers Questions About Public Benefits During COVID-19

Despite its office being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sonoma County Human Services Department is continuing to help connect community members with public benefits. On Monday, the department shared answers to some frequently asked…
Santa Clara County Says Shelter-In-Place Appears to Be Working, Provides COVID-19 Updates

Santa Clara County says sheltering in place appears to be “flattening the curve” — or slowing the rate of coronavirus infection in the county. “However, the number of infections is still rising, and we have not yet reached the peak,” says Antoinnae…
Santa Rosa CityBus to Further Reduce Service in Response to Pandemic

The Santa Rosa CityBus will further reduce its service this week to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Starting Monday, April 13, the bus will operate on a Sunday schedule seven days a week for essential travel only. Sunday routes run from about…
California Offers Discounted Hotel Rooms to Health Workers Exposed to Coronavirus

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters California health care workers may qualify for discounted hotel rooms under a new arrangement Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday as part of the state’s ongoing effort to limit the spread of coronavirus. More than…
Here’s How Putting California’s Homeless in Hotels Actually Works

By Matt Levin, CalMatters Richard Dobbs was coughing, feverish, and preparing to sleep on the sidewalk again. Dobbs, 60 and homeless in Sacramento for the past two years, had just been discharged March 28 from Sutter Medical Center’s emergency…
Sonoma County To Establish Surge Hospital At Sonoma State University

Sonoma County is establishing an alternative care site (ACS) at Sonoma State University where about 580 patients can be treated in the event of a COVID-19 surge. The site will be operated by the Petaluma Health Center, and patients will be placed in…
COVID-19: Recursos Para Indocumentados y Sin Beneficios

English version available here. A medida que la pandemia de coronavirus da vuelta la economía de la nación y deja a muchos sin trabajo, los inmigrantes indocumentados son particularmente vulnerables. En esta página encontrará recursos para ayudar a…
COVID-19: Educational Resources for Learning at Home

The Sonoma County Office of Education has recommended as of March 25 that all Sonoma County school districts continue distance learning through at least May 1. Previously, Sonoma County school districts had announced that they would suspend…
Covid-19 Business Roundtable: Sonoma County Is Hurting

For our Tuesday, April 7 Coronavirus Town Hall, we gathered a panel of county leaders to talk about business in the shadow of Coronavirus. Our guests are: Elizabeth Gore, co-founder of Hello Alice and of the Covid-19 Business Resource Center; Herman…
COVID-19: Resources for the Undocumented and Uninsured

As the coronavirus pandemic upends the nation’s economy and leaves many without work, undocumented immigrants are particularly vulnerable. On this page you’ll find resources to help undocumented community members and the uninsured. UndocuFund for…
California Eases Child Care Regulations for Critical Workers

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Californians struggling to juggle going to work at hospitals, fire stations and grocery stores while worrying about child care are the intended beneficiaries of a new executive order Gov. Gavin Newsom signed over…
Wear a Mask! OK, But What Kind?

By Julie Cart, CalMatters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended every American wear a face mask while in public to protect against contracting coronavirus. The agency announced that non-medical fabric masks – even…
Without Shelter-In-Place Order, COVID-19 Patients Would Overwhelm Sonoma County Hospitals

New models of the spread of coronavirus in Sonoma County show that the local shelter-in-place order will help reduce the number of deaths and hospitalizations in the county. But when infections peak about two months from now, patients could still…
Asm. Wood Asks Public to Raise Awareness About Dangers of Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19

For people experiencing domestic violence, stay-at-home orders may be trapping them with their abusers. California Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) is asking the public to raise awareness about these dangers as directives to shelter-in-place…
COVID-19: Santa Clara County Resources

Santa Clara County’s Public Health Department is providing detailed information about COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospital capacity on several data dashboards available online. The county has also assembled a variety of COVID-19 resources, as listed…
A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count On It

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters The global pandemic notwithstanding, most California owners are still on the hook to pay their property taxes next week — thus far, the state isn’t granting any reprieves. Though both federal and state lawmakers…
Sonoma County Will Consider Property Tax Penalty Waivers on Case-by-Case Basis

Sonoma County says it will consider waiving penalties for late property tax payments related to COVID-19 on a case-by-case basis. The second installment of the 2019-2020 Annual Secured property tax bill was due Feb. 1 and becomes late if not paid by…
COVID-19: How to Help

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and strain resources, you might be wondering how you can help. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is help slow the spread of the virus by following public health guidance. But if you’re still…
‘Am I Going to Die?’ Alone and Scared, Confined Seniors Struggle with Anxiety

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News For the past few weeks, as coronavirus radically altered daily life, 79-year-old Diana Fernandes has been struggling quietly inside her San Francisco home, weathering a challenge from within. Fernandes lives alone…
Sonoma Joins Six Bay Area Counties And Extends Shelter-in-Place Order

Sonoma County joined six others in the Bay Area in announcing stricter shelter-in-place guidelines. As of Tuesday, March 31 millions of residents in Sonoma, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco Counties are now…
California Starts Recruiting Retired and Student Doctors, Nurses to Handle Surge in Severely Sick People

By Julie Cart, Elizabeth Aguilera and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters As the number of people hospitalized in California with the coronavirus doubled in just four days, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday sent out an urgent call seeking help from the state’s…
New Model Projects Coronavirus Deaths In California Will Peak In Late April

A new model from the University of Washington projects that coronavirus deaths in California will peak in late April, with a total of 5,086 deaths predicted in the state through Aug. 4. The study from the university’s Institute for Health Metrics…
Santa Rosa Police Department Mourns Loss of Detective

Updated March 31, 2020, 4:00 p.m. The Santa Rosa Police Department reported today that Detective Marylou Armer passed away from complications from COVID-19. Detective Armer served with the Santa Rosa Police Department for 20 years and was recently…
What is an Equitable Response to COVID-19: Interview With Ana Lugo

During emergencies, vulnerable community members are often left out of response plans. Assistant News Director, Adia White, asked the founder of Equity First Consulting, Ana Lugo, about how everyone in our community can be supported equitably during…
California Ramps Up Output of Ventilators As COVID-19 Cases Grow

By Nigel Duara and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed confidence Saturday that California has the capacity to produce enough ventilators to meet its projected needs in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But during a tour of a…
COVID-19: Financial Resources for Sonoma County Residents

California and the nation have seen a surge in unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to close their doors, leaving workers with reduced hours or laid off their jobs entirely. Local, state and federal governments are…
Santa Rosa Outlines COVID-19 Support for Homeless

The city of Santa Rosa says it’s following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect people experiencing homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Steps taken so far according to an update on the city website…
Los Angeles Will Mirror New York As Coronavirus Surges, Newsom and Garcetti Warn

By Judy Lin, Ben Christopher and Matt Levin, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued dire warnings Friday that the nation’s second-largest city is headed for the same surge in COVID-19 cases as New York City after a…
COVID-19: Sonoma County Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations

On March 17, Sonoma County’s health officer issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order directs all people to stay at home except for essential activities like getting groceries or going to…
Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters As California officials desperately try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Chris Miller is coaxing a sample of the virus to grow in a secure laboratory at UC Davis. Working in a laboratory nestled inside…
COVID-19: Sonoma County Mental Health Resources

Fears about the coronavirus pandemic and being socially isolated can significantly affect mental health. Whether you have a mental illness or are just feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, it’s important to do what you can to support yourself…
Sonoma County Office of Education Recommends Schools Extend On-Campus Closures

On March, 25, The Sonoma County Office of Education recommended that school districts across the county shut down in-person classes until at least May 1. This guidance was based on consultation with the Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari…
Undocumented Workers Struggle as Economy Grinds to a Halt

By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Jackie Botts, CalMatters More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not qualify for many state and federal benefits, are among the hardest hit Californians as the economy is battered by the coronavirus…
All Parks Closed in Sonoma County

Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, ordered the closure of all parks in Sonoma County. The order went into effect on March 24 and did not list an end date. The order comes after too many people crowded Sonoma County beaches, parks and…
Sonoma County Sup. Susan Gorin Coronavirus Update 3-23-20

We spoke with Susan Gorin, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Monday morning to provide an update about the county's response to the Coronavius pandemic. Here's our unedited conversation.
SMART Makes Additional Schedule Changes Amid Statewide Shelter-in-Place Orders

In response to changes in ridership demand resulting from what is now a statewide Shelter in Place order, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is making additional changes to its train service schedule. SMART is committed to serving…
How Overwhelmed is California’s Health Care System About to Be?

By Rachel Becker, Ana B. Ibarra and Judy Lin, CalMatters As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic mounted Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom prepared Californians for an unprecedented ramp-up of the hospital system, saying the state is procuring…
Shelters Work to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Among Residents

Sonoma County homeless shelters are adapting to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus. Catholic Charities runs three shelters in Sonoma County which can house more than 300 people in total. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with Jennielynn Holmes, the Chief…
Newsom: Coronavirus Likely To Close California Schools for Rest of the Year

By Ricardo Cano and Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters In a stunning announcement that revealed disruption from the coronavirus is far from over, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that California schools will remain closed not just until sometime next month,…
Meals on Wheels Offers Free Food Delivery to Qualifying Seniors

While shelter in place orders do not apply to going to the grocery store, you may still be concerned about leaving your home. The Sonoma County Council on Aging offers a number of resources available to seniors during this time, including their…
Sonoma County Health Officer Issues Shelter in Place Orders

SANTA ROSA, CA – The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a Health Order directing residents to shelter in place effective midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. This recent Order comes after the County received two additional cases of local…
More Than 22 Million Californians Could Contract Coronavirus Without Mitigation, According To Gov. Newsom

Note: We've changed the headline of this story to reflect that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson said these figures are possible without mitigation efforts. We have also updated the figure to 22 million to correct a math error in the governor's…
California and Coronavirus Testing Right Now: 3/18/20

By Rachel Becker and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Coronavirus testing has been plagued by confusion, delays and chaos, with the number of available, usable tests far outstripped by the need. The situation, health care providers and experts say, has…
SMART Cancels Selected Weekday Service Because of Shelter-in-Place Orders

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and shelter in place orders for Sonoma and Marin counties, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is temporarily canceling the following train trips: • Southbound 7:10 AM out of…
SCOE Announcement: All Sonoma County School Districts Have Announced Suspension of In-Person Classes

All Sonoma County School Districts Have Announced Suspension of In-Person Classes As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the community, and based on recommendations released by the Sonoma County Department of Health…
County Moves From Advisory to Order on Event Cancellations

Sonoma County has issued the following press release Friday afternoon, March 13 SANTA ROSA, CA – The Sonoma County Health Officer, out of an abundance of caution, has issued an Order canceling mass gatherings of 250 individuals or more to prevent…
Mayor Joe Callinan's Statement on Coronavirus in Rohnert Park

**Versiòn en Español abajò** For Immediate Release: On Friday, March 15, 2020, Rohnert Park Mayor, Joe Callinan, issued the following statement: ”A Rohnert Park Health Center employee has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The…
Nine Active Coronavirus Cases Reported in Sonoma County

As of Thursday, March 19, there are nine known cases of Novel Coronavirus in Sonoma County. Two cases were announced on Wednesday, March 18 and one more was announced on Thursday, March 19. No additional information about these cases has been…
Video Discusses California Response to COVID-19

How California is responding to the coronavirus By Byrhonda Lyons and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters As more Californians test positive for the novel coronavirus, state health officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom are trying to control the outbreak. The U. S.…
Demonstrators Demand More Protections For Undocumented Community

Santa Rosa immigrant rights activists rallied outside of the Sonoma County Courthouse late last month in a demonstration against recent arrests of undocumented immigrants. KRCB’s Adia White attended the demonstration and has this report.…
As Coronavirus Toll Rises Statewide, So Does Health Care Workers’ Alarm

By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters When the novel coronavirus hit California, Jamille Cabacungan, a registered nurse at UCSF Medical Center, rushed to sign up as a volunteer to treat infected patients. She hesitated to answer, however, when asked recently…
Coronavirus Special & Resources

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know - March 11, 2020 Northern California Public Media hosted a Virtual Town Hall, in partnership with Sonoma County, to share information about Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). News Director Steve Mencher and Assistant…
Sonoma County Point-in-Time Count Aims to Tally The Homeless Population

One of the populations most at risk for the Novel Coronavirus is the homeless. Most of those living on the streets lack a way to wash their hands frequently; many also have underlying health issues. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
For Gig Workers and Hourly Earners Coronavirus Is a Test

The spread of Covid-19 in the Bay Area has caused businesses to ramp up their plans to protect employees and customers. Conferences have been cancelled; staff is being encouraged to work from home at companies like Facebook and Google. Reporter Pamela…
“Your Bills Don’t Get Sick”: Workers Say Coronavirus Prevention Isn’t Easy

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News For five years, Mostafa Maklad has driven for rideshare companies, clearing about $100 a day after expenses. At 36, he shares a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco with five other roommates and tries to drive up…
30 Healthcare Workers at Local Hospital Directed to Self-Quarantine, According to Their Union

At least thirty healthcare workers at Sutter Health Santa Rosa were quarantined on Thursday, according to their union, SEIU United Health Care Workers West. As of Thursday evening, neither Sutter Health nor Sonoma County Officials have confirmed the…
2nd Sonoma County Resident Diagnosed With Novel Coronavirus After Returning From Cruise

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services confirmed that a second local passenger on the Grand Princess Cruise Ship was diagnosed with COVID-19. The first Sonoma County resident diagnosed with the virus was reported on Monday, March 2. Both…
Coronavirus: U.S. Death Toll Now At 14; New Cases In Maryland, Colorado, Pennsylvania

Enlarge this image A medic drives an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Wash, which has been linked to most of
California Schools Brace for a Coronavirus Disruption

By Ricardo Cano, Felicia Melloand Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Early reports indicate children infected by the coronavirus experience a milder response than older adults. But as it arrives in Northern California, school and college officials are…
County Health Officials Work to Track Down Contacts of Local Coronavirus Patient

Sonoma County officials are working to track down anyone who may have come into contact with a county resident who tested positive for the new coronavirus. The patient recently returned from a cruise to Mexico and had been in the county for ten days…
AB5 Sparks Controversy Among California's Independent Contractors

For employers and independent contractors in California, AB5 has sparked some confusion and controversy. The new gig worker law went into effect January 2020 and many independent contractors are still unsure how the law will affect their business.…
The Developer Bonus Tucked Into the School Bond on Your Ballot

By Matt Levin, CalMatters California voters are being asked to approve a controversial measure making it easier for developers to build apartment buildings within a half-mile of public transit. Most will think they’re only voting on whether the…
Annual Pliny the Younger Beer Release Boosts Tourism in Sonoma County

Beer enthusiasts lined up for hours at the Russian River Brewing Company in downtown Santa Rosa earlier this month. They also gathered at the company’s new pub in Windsor to experience the legendary beer – Pliny the Younger. (Image: Russian River…
California Pushes For More Coronavirus Testing After First Case Of Community Transmission

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials will update the public on how they are responding to new cases of coronavirus disease COVID-19, including the first possible case of community transmission in the U.S., which is being treated…
Proposition 13 Seeks $15 Billion for California's Schools

Proposition 13 is the only statewide initiative on the ballot March 3rd. The proposed bond would funnel 9 billion dollars into the state's k-12 schools, and a total of six billion for community colleges, the 23 campuses of the State University…
New Coronavirus Affects Tourism in San Francisco's Chinatown

Travel restrictions prompted by fear over the spread of the New Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, have caused some tech companies in the Bay Area to cancel upcoming events. Tourism is down, too. The significant loss of visitors to the area will…
March 2020 Vote: Election Results

On March 3, California participated in the Super Tuesday presidential primaries for the first time since 2008. Democratic candidates competed for the rich delegate haul in California, Texas and a dozen other states, with 1,357 delegates at stake.…
David Cook Challenges Gorin For First District Seat

City of Sonoma Councilmember David Cook is challenging Susan Gorin for the first district seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. He spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about his previous experience and how his priorities would differ from his…
Gorin Runs for a Third Term on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Susan Gorin, is running for a third term on the board. Her opponent for the district one seat is City of Sonoma Councilmember, David Cook. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Gorin about whether the…
Former Mayor Chris Coursey Challenges Zane for District 3 Seat

Former Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey is challenging incumbent Shirlee Zane for her seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Coursey about his priorities and how his approach to homelessness would differ from…
Shirlee Zane Defends Her Seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Shirlee Zane is squaring off with former Santa Rosa mayor Chris Coursey in the district 3 Sonoma County Board of Supervisors race. Zane is hoping to win a fourth term as supervisor. She spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about her record and how the…
Lynda Hopkins Makes Her Case for a Second Term as Supervisor

Lynda Hopkins is defending her District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hopkins holds a master's degree in land-use policy from Stanford and is running for her second term as supervisor. She joined KRCB’s Steve Mencher at the end…
Mike Hilber Challenges Lynda Hopkins for District 5 Seat

Mike Hilber is challenging incumbent Lynda Hopkins for the District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hilber has a master's in electrical engineering from Stanford and worked in the defense industry in Southern California. In the…
Interview: Reporter Will Houston Lays Out the Pros and Cons of Measure I

Marin and Sonoma County voters will soon decide whether to extend a sales tax supporting the SMART train until 2059. Campaigns on both sides of the issue have each received over a million dollars in support of their positions. Reporter Will Houston…
Local Activist Speaks Out on Missed Opportunity in Cancelled "American Dirt" Talk

Author Jeanine Cummins’ planned book talk at the Petaluma Copperfield’s Bookstore evaporated with the rest of her scheduled appearances last week when the publisher of her novel “American Dirt” canceled her book tour out of concern for her safety.…
California Lawmakers Have Refused to Restrict Flavored Vaping —Is That About to Change?

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Milk and waters in kids’ meals. Smaller “Big Gulps.” No teens on tanning beds. Officials here pride themselves as national leaders in protecting the health of Californians —so much so that conservatives deride it as…
Lisa See, Author of "The Island of Sea Women," Speaks at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Lise See launched her literary career with the non-fiction book “On Gold Mountain." The story chronicles her great-great grandfather’s journey from China to California and follows multiple generations. She's written ten novels since then. See spoke…
In California, Not Every Kid Has a Fair Chance at Success

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News San Jose area scores near the top for giving children the best chance of achieving economic success and good health. Bakersfield is at the bottom. Children who grow up in the San Jose area are better off than those…
California Students Missing School Due to Wildfires and Other Disasters

At the beginning of the school year, over 360 schools in California had to close for at least a week due to power outages, wildfires, or other crises. That’s according to Ricardo Cano, an education reporter at the state-wide news outlet CAL Matters.…
Sonoma County Plans to Clear Joe Rodota Trail By Friday

Sonoma County set a goal of clearing the Joe Rodota trail by Friday. County officials switched their policy to enforcement mid-week and began issuing warnings and citations to those still camping there. KRCB’s Adia White talked to people camping on…
Podcast: Activist homeless moms score an Oakland win

By Jakob Lazzaro and Matt Levin, CalMatters Last November, a group of homeless and housing insecure moms took over a vacant home in West Oakland. It was a protest against corporate ownership of housing, gentrification, displacement and the lack of…
Doctors Fail to Help Patients Stop Smoking, Says Report

The United States Surgeon General declared in a new report last week that health professionals do not provide cigarette smokers enough support for quitting their smoking addictions and may not even bring up smoking cessation to their patients.…
Rodota Trail Situation Delays Homeless Count for a Month

The annual Point-in-Time homeless count was set to happen this week, but because of the health emergency on the Joe Rodota Trail, where more than 200 people are sleeping, the count has been delayed by a month. KRCB's Adia White spoke with county…
Former Director of IOLERO Works to Pass Initiative to Strengthen the Office

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, or IOLERO, was created to strengthen transparency and trust in the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. This was in 2015, two years after a Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed 13-year-old Andy…
Sonoma County Prepares to Evict Campers Along the Joe Rodota Trail

The temporary homeless shelter at Los Guilicos opened on Sunday. The sanctioned encampment has room for about 60 of the 250 people currently camping along the Joe Rodota Trail. All residents have been told to leave the trail by Wednesday, January…
Sanctioned Homeless Camp at Los Guilicos Scheduled to Open Sunday

Sonoma County officials delayed efforts to relocate around 60 people living along the Joe Rodota Trail to a sanctioned camp at the Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Center. Local non-profit, St. Vincent de Paul will manage services there. KRCB’s Adia…
Sonoma County Libraries Host Tamale Making Workshops

The library might not be the first place you’d expect to learn how to make tamales. But that’s exactly what happened last December in Santa Rosa. KRCB’s Camille Escovedo attended one of seventeen free bilingual cooking classes at Sonoma County…
Meet Leah Gold, Healdsburg's New Mayor for 2020

The start of the new year means a new mayor for the City of Healdsburg. Vice Mayor Leah Gold was selected to take the reins from David Hagele in a unanimous vote by the city council mid-December. She started her year-long term at the beginning of…
Around 1,000 People Attend Santa Rosa Women's March

Around 1,000 people joined the women’s march in downtown Santa Rosa on Saturday. Marchers focused on electing women to office in 2020, reducing fossil fuels, immigration reform and a host of other issues. This year’s march kicks off a momentous year…
Contractors Begin to Set Up Sanctioned Encampment Near Oakmont

Sonoma County is contracting with Washington based company Pallet, to set up temporary units to house the homeless on the Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Campus. A demo unit of the same type was on public display in Roseland yesterday. KRCB’s Adia…
WATCH LIVE: Managers Read Impeachment Articles, Senators Sworn In Ahead Of Trial – Thursday at 7am

Congress is taking additional steps to prepare for the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. The newly appointed House impeachment managers, who will present the case for impeachment, are reading the articles in the Senate chamber. Senators are also…
Supervisors Pick Sonoma Valley for Temporary Homeless Shelter

The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to relocate many of the campers along the Joe Rodota Trail to the Los Guilicos juvenile justice center campus in Sonoma Valley. Supervisor Susan Gorin was adamantly opposed to the relocation of the camp to her…
Next Stop for Free College: Cal State University?

By Felicia Mello, CalMatters In yet another push to make higher education more accessible in California, a bill filed in the state Legislature last week would extend the state’s tuition-free college guarantee to four years —and beyond community…
Sonoma County Women’s March to Take Place Saturday

The fourth annual women’s march is happening this Saturday in downtown Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square. Organizers estimate that between three and five thousand people will attend the event. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with lead organizer, Leslie Graves…
Cities Should Act on Homelessness or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force Says

By Matt Levin and Jackie Botts, CalMatters Declaring that moral persuasion and economic incentives aren’t working to bringSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, left, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who are leading Newsom's task…
Do You Know What Should Go in Your Emergency Kit?

It’s hard not to think about disasters during fire-season, but during the winter months, emergency officials worry that we don’t think carefully enough about planning for other scenarios. The Sonoma County Library is working to change this by…
Sonoma County Library Hosts Disaster Preparedness Classes

Last year, Sonoma County was hit with a devastating wildfire, rolling blackouts, and historic flooding. Starting this month, The Sonoma County Library is hosting a series of classes to teach residents how to prepare for disasters. Twelve library…
Should California Restrict Building in High-Risk Fire Areas?

In her recent article, entitled “Fire Amnesia”, Felicity Barringer from the Bill Lane Center for the American West, argues that Californians are resistant to policies that would limit building in high-risk fire areas. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with…
Anniversary Gives Rialto Cinemas Founder Chance to Reflect

Ky Boyd opened his first Rialto movie theater 20 years ago in Sonoma County. Today, there are three Bay Area Rialtos, including one in Sebastopol. At those theaters, live and taped opera, ballet, and drama mix with Hollywood blockbusters and art…
Santa Rosa Junior College Receives $7 Million for Disaster Recovery Workforce Training

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Monday morning that the department’s Economic Development Administration will award over 7 million dollars to better equip Sonoma County's workforce for disaster recovery. The funds will be used to build The…
Educators Release Plan for Expanding the Arts in Schools

Nearly 80 percent of Sonoma County high schools do not offer comprehensive, arts education. That’s according to an analysis by the Sonoma County Arts Alliance. The alliance is a partnership between the non-profit Creative Sonoma, the Sonoma County…
Sonoma West Publishers Plans Big Changes for 2020

2019 was a big year for Sonoma County, with historic flooding along the Russian River, rolling PG&E blackouts, and another catastrophic fire season. In the midst of reporting on these crises, Sonoma West Publishers, which runs four local newspapers,…
New Book Offers Background on Ukraine's People and Culture

“From Chernobyl With Love” is author Katya Cengel’s new book about the collapse of the Soviet Union and her experience reporting from Russia and Ukraine. In light of Ukraine’s growing significance in U.S. politics, it’s crucial to understand the…
Author Ibram X. Kendi Says "Not Racist" is Not Enough

Ibram X. Kendi, won the National Book Award in 2016 for Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. He spoke at the Sonoma County Library earlier this month about his latest book How to Be an Antiracist. It goes…
Schools Can Hire Teachers of Color, but Will They Stay?

The number of teachers of color in California isn’t keeping pace with the number of black and brown students in our classrooms. One problem is that too many of these teachers leave the profession. As part of our California Dream collaboration,…
Diversifying the Ranks of Teachers. Race and Gender Matter

Fewer than 10% of California’s teachers are men of color. And that’s a problem, because they could play a significant role in helping to close the achievement gap for black and brown boys. As part of the California Dream collaboration, KQED’s…
Sonoma County Releases Resident Health Report Card

How healthy is Sonoma County? The Department of Health Services released a report this November that measures health disparities, leading causes of death and premature mortality rates from 2015-2017. This is the second time the county has released…
Emerald Cup Cannabis Festival Attracts Visitors From Across the Country

Thousands traveled from around the country over the weekend to attend Santa Rosa's annual cannabis extravaganza at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. KRCB's Adia White tells us the highlights of this year's Emerald Cup. For a list of the 2019 Emerald…
Santa Rosa City Council Votes To Terminate Rental Price Gouging Ordinance

The Santa Rosa City Council voted Tuesday night to terminate the emergency ordinance on rental price gouging. KRCBs Adia White tells us what this means for the city’s tenants and landlords. Camille Escovedo contributed to this report. (Image Credit:…
Death of Petaluma Man Calls Use of Carotid Hold Into Question

The death of a Petaluma man while in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about law enforcement oversight. 52-year old David Ward died the day before Thanksgiving after being placed in a carotid hold by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s…
Santa Rosa Police Department Finishes Community Listening Sessions

The Santa Rosa Police Department recently completed five community listening sessions to find out how it can better serve the community. This is the first time the police department has completed a series of sessions with intent to incorporate the…
Sonoma County EDB Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Kincade Fire Victims

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents affected by the Kincade Fire that occurred October 23 – November 7, 2019. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20, representatives from the Small Business…
PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement With Victims Of Northern California Wildfires

Pacific Gas and Electric announced a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of the Camp Fire and 2017 Northern California wildfires Friday. The settlement is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court.
Can California Reduce Homelessness Through Better Prevention?

By David Wagner, KPCC A Chicago call center worker asks callers how they ended up on the verge of homelessness. Credit: DAVID WAGNER/KPCCDespite billions in new spending, the number of people experiencing homelessness keeps rising in cities across…
Organization Works to Improve First Responder Mental Health

Firefighters and first responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. North Bay Paramedic, Susan Farren, wants this to change. That’s why she founded a training program, called First Responder Resilience Incorporated. KRCB’s…
Local Non-Profits Running Out of Funding for Fire Aid

Many nonprofits are running out of aid for families who lost their homes or income during the Kincade Fire. KRCB’s Adia White visited one local non-profit, seated in the heart of the disaster area, to find out how much need is unmet. For an updated…
On Thanksgiving, Remembering an Anniversary

On November 20, 1969, American Indian activists traveled to Alcatraz to begin an occupation of the prison island. It lasted 19 months. They were focused on the sovereignty and lost rights of native peoples. That anniversary has been celebrated this…
California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior

The Camp Fire was the most destructive fire in California’s history. 19,000 homes were destroyed and at least 85 people were killed. But with so many fuel-laden forests, the question becomes not why this happened, but why we haven’t seen more…
New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow

In the film,Two-Spirit Powwow, Rick Bacigalupi follows the development of the first LGBTQI Native American powwow in the United States. Thousands travel from across the region to attend this annual gathering in San Francisco. KRCB’s Adia White has a…
Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire

The Russian River provides water to as many as 700,000 local residents; close to a million visitors use the river for recreation in the summer. Reporter Pamela Lorence visited Healdsburg last week to meet with Don McEnhill, the head of the nonprofit…
Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire

After the Kincade fire, there’s some talk of folks pulling up stakes — tired of the alerts, the blackouts, the evacuations. But for two residents of Healdsburg, the latest fire has only deepened their love of home. Pamela Lorence has the story.…
A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing

A year ago today, 85 lives and over 13,000 homes were lost in the Camp Fire. With so much lost, resilience means something different to everyone. NSPR's Sarah Bohannon tells us how survivors are sharing their process of healing with others. (Image:…
Building Resilience After Tragedy

Friday marks one year since the devastating Camp Fire. The anniversary, in addition to the Kincade Fire, will trigger traumatic memories for many in our community. But hardship can be used to build strength. Joyce-Mikal Flynn is a professor of…
KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire

Our neighbor and partner KBBF FM Radio 89.1 has been recognized with two feature stories about their heroic efforts to make sure our community stayed informed during the recent Kincade Fire. For the station, jumping into action was second nature,…
2017 Lessons Saved Lives and Property During Kincade Fire

In an article last week, Laura Hagar, editor of the Sonoma West Times and News asked the question we're all asking: How was the loss of property and life from the Kincade Fire minimized, even as it grew to twice the size of 2017's Tubbs Fire? Read…
'Halloween Do-Over' Brings Joy to Healdsburg After Fire

by Matt Villano When it became clear that Healdsburg was downgrading its evacuation status on Halloween, two local women figured most people would miss out on the typical trick-or-treat experience. The women, Elena Halvorsen and Mandy Carpenter,…
Documentary "Men Caring" Honors Those Who Support Adults With Disabilities

In his film, "Men Caring", Bill Chayes breaks down stereotypes about adults living with disabilities and their caregivers. One of the stereotypes he addresses is that caregivers are all female. The film follows three men who work with adults with…
School Closure Announcements for the Week of Monday, November 4

Most Sonoma County schools have reopened, but the following school districts have reported their school schedules for next week. Geyserville Unified School District will be closed Monday, November 4 through Friday, November 8. Healdsburg Unified…
Local Assistance Center Will Open Today Through Wednesday in Healdsburg

All County of Sonoma offices will be open for business Monday, November 4, at 8 am. To better serve residents directly impacted by the Kincade Fire, the County will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) Monday through Wednesday, November 6, at the…
The Current PG&E Power Shutoff – Emergency Information

The following information is provided by the Sonoma County Joint Information Center (JIC). WEATHER The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning and a High Wind Warning for the North Bay mountains, valleys, and coastlines from 8 pm…
Power Shut Off Prompts Modified Hours, Closures for Some Santa Rosa Schools

Due to the latest information we have just received from PG&E about the anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, the following schools will be affected starting Wednesday afternoon: Maria Carrillo High Rincon Valley Middle Santa Rosa…
PG&E Initiates Second Public Safety Power Shut Off in October - What You Need to Know

A Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect through Thursday at 4pm. As a result, the Santa Rosa Fire Department will be one of several agencies across the County with extra staffing in place for the duration. PG&E has…
Code Blue Advisory Especially Concerning for Those Living Outside

Sonoma County issued a code blue advisory, meaning near-freezing temperatures are expected in the county over the next few days. The weather, in addition to hazardous air from smoke, means sleeping outside this week is especially perilous. KRCB’s…
For Many Survivors, Kincade Fire Brings Back Trauma

As the Kincade fire continues to burn in Sonoma County, many are reliving the nightmare of wildfires they’ve survived in the past. Reporter Adia White has the story. This story was produced in collaboration with North State Public Radio’s Sarah…
PG&E Expects Third Severe Wind Event 10-29 and 10-30

The next severe wind event may be coming to the North Bay and much of Northern California beginning Tuesday morning, October 29 and continuing through midday Wednesday. According to PG&E, "the event will impact approximately 32 counties across the…
How to Prepare for Fires, Power Outages and Other Emergencies

Have an Evacuation Plan Review Sonoma County's current incident page. This map will be updated to display the latest county emergency. It will not be active if there is no emergency. Review CAL FIRE'S evacuation guide and make a plan. Stay Up To…
California Burning Podcast: Using Fire to Protect Forests

We take a look at fire prevention techniques that have been used in California for thousands of years. Matt Fidler, the creator of the podcast and radio series “California Burning” reports, that native Californians used fire to maintain the land and…
Kincade Fire Update: Kincade Fire Fully Contained

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The Kincade Fire burned 77,758 acres and is fully contained. 374 structures were destroyed and four people were injured. All evacuations have been lifted at this time; however, the Sonoma County Public Health Order is still in…
Survivors of Camp Fire and Tubbs Fire Look Back and Ahead

Over the past two weeks, art lovers have been visiting studios throughout Sonoma County. Art Trails, which organizes the visits, was about to start two years ago, when the Tubbs Fire raced through Santa Rosa. Artist Bill Gittins was ready to display…
Santa Rosa Middle Schoolers Talk to an Astronaut Aboard the ISS

Ten Santa Rosa middle school students talked with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station last month. KRCB’s Adia White attended the event at the Sonoma County Library and tells us how talking to someone in space boosted students'…