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Independent Bookstore Owners Discuss How They Survived COVID

The Search For Jermain And The Epidemic Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women

One Planet: 'Ocean Souls' Explores The Complex Social Structures & Emotional Intelligence Of Whales And Dolphins

Media Roundtable: Afghan Journalists Discuss The Real Costs Of The US Invasion

One Planet: The SF International Film Festival & The High Cost Of Cheap Fish

Media Roundtable: The True Cost Of The US Military Involvement In Afghanistan

Media Roundtable: The True Cost Of The US Military Involvement In Afghanistan

Media Roundtable: The Opaque World Of Nursing Home Licensing In CA & Frontline Investigates The Rise Of Extreme White Nationalists In The US

All Californians 16+ Are Now Eligible To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine. What Questions Do You Have?

Minnesota Grieves Another Police Killing After The Death Of Daunte Wright. What Will It Take To End Police Violence?

One Planet: The Future Of Electric Cars Under President Biden's Infrastructure Plan

One Planet: The Future Of Electric Cars Under President Biden's Infrastructure Plan

Why We Need To Decolonize Global Health

After Recent Series Of Mass Shootings, What Will It Take To Finally Enact Gun Control?

Vaccine Eligibility Opens To All Adults This Month Amid Concern Over COVID-19 Cases & Variants Rising

The Moms Of Magnolia Street & The Fight For Affordable Housing In Oakland

Takeaways From The Derek Chauvin Trial & Justice For George Floyd

john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, joins us to discuss the murder trial of Derek Chauvin and what justice for George Floyd would look like.

California COVID Vaccine Update: All Californians 50 & Older Are Now Eligible

California’s Unemployment Crisis: Fraud, Frozen Accounts & A Backlog Of Unpaid Claims

On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing the ongoing problems with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD).

Domestic Violence Has Risen During The Pandemic. How Should The Violence Against Women Act Address This Crisis?

Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story

One Planet: How Prepared Is CA For Another Drought & DDT Dumping Near Catalina Island

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we're discussing how California is preparing for another drought. According to the Guardian, t he state’s previous drought, which lasted from 2012 to 2016, resulted in $2.7 billion in losses for the agriculture industry and more than 18,000 lost jobs. The drought also contributed to the deaths of about 102 million forest trees.

The Plight Of Refugees In The EU & On The US-Mexico Border & President Biden's Press Conference

On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, we're discussing the plight of refugees in Greece and other EU countries. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees recently warned that many EU borders – from Greece to the Balkans – are increasingly impossible to pass for vulnerable asylum seekers. Greece has been accused of pushing back boats to prevent people from reaching the EU.

Stop AAPI Hate, Community Solidarity & Historical Context

On this edition of Your Call, we're continuing our discussions about the ongoing attacks against the Asian American community from the recent Atlanta-area shootings that left six Asian women dead to the attacks against Asians in the Bay Area.The group Stop AAPI Hate has documented nearly 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian hate during the pandemic. Activists say the violence isn't new, but it escalated after Donald Trump’s racist rhetoric about COVID. What will it take to stop these attacks, what a...

The Historic Union Drive At An Amazon Warehouse In AL & What It Means For The Future Of Labor

On this edition of Your Call, we are getting an update on the vote to unionize at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama. Nearly 6,000 workers began voting by mail in early February. If a majority of workers vote yes, Bessemer will be the first Amazon warehouse in the country to unionize.

Media Roundtable: Violence Against Women In Mexico & Anti-Asian Hate Crimes In The US

On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, we're discuss coverage of the protests against gender-based violence and femicide in Mexico. Last year, more than 3700 women were violently killed. 969 cases were classified as femicides, which is defined as the violent death of a woman because of her gender.

Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs And Cartels

On this edition of Your Call, journalist Ioan Grillo discusses his new book,Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. Grillo has spent nearly two decades covering the drug war in Mexico. In his book, he exposes how the US fuels Mexico’s gun market. Every year, more than 200,000 firearms are estimated to be trafficked from the US to Mexico. The US House recently passed two bills to require background checks on firearms sales and transfers and to expand a 10-day review for gun purcha...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Californians With Disabilities, Health Conditions & More Eligible

On this edition of Your Call, we get an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in California. According to data published by the CDC, 1 in 8 Americans are now fully vaccinated. About 22% of Californians have now received a dose and over 13 million doses have been administered across the state.

The Expanded Child Allowance Will Reduce Child Poverty. How Can We Make It Permanent?

On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing how the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill will benefit families and children. The bill includes a historic measure of expanding the Child Tax Credit and making it a monthly payment. Low-income families would be the biggest beneficiaries. Today, four in 10 children in the US live in households that struggle to afford basic expenses. Advocates say it’s the most far-reaching anti-poverty legislation in more than 50 years. What questions do you have...

How The US Senate Became One Of The Greatest Threats To Democracy

On this edition of Your Call, Adam Jentleson discusses his new book, Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy. Jentleson says the Senate has become one of the greatest threats to US democracy.A tenacious minority of white conservatives are using the filibuster to block the majority from passing popular legislation. For much of its history, the filibuster was used to prevent civil rights legislation from becoming law. He says unless we drastically refo...

Media Roundtable: The Pandemic In South Africa & Republicans Introduce 253 Voter Suppression Bills

On this edition of Your Call's Media Roundtable, we're discussing the pandemic in South Africa, which has had 51,110 deaths and 1.53 million cases. The Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism reports that the AstraZeneca vaccine doesn't offer enough protection against mild to moderate COVID caused by the South African variant.

An Update With Uncuffed: One Year Since California Prisons Closed To Visitors

On this edition of Your Call, we get an update from Uncuffed, KALW's audio journalism program in San Quentin and Solano prisons. March 11 marks one year since California prisons closed to visitors due to the pandemic.

The Corona Crash: How The Pandemic Will Change Capitalism

On this edition of Your Call, economics commentator Grace Blakeley discusses her new book, The Corona Crash: How the Pandemic Will Change Capitalism. She asks: if the state could afford to spend billions bailing out the country's wealthy bankers, then why shouldn't it provide free higher education, housing, and healthcare when the crisis ends?

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Efficacy Against Variants & What You Can Do After Getting Vaccinated

On this edition of Your Call, we're taking your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in California and discussing vaccine efficacy against variants. California, a state with almost 40 million residents, has now administered more than 10.5 million doses.

One Planet: Catherine Coleman Flowers On Her Fight Against Wastewater Infrastructure Injustice

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we're speaking with environmental activist Catherine Coleman Flowers about her new book, Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret.

Media Roundtable: How COVID Worsened Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis & The Diaper Bank Surge In The US

On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, we're discussing the new FRONTLINE documentary, Yemen's COVID Cover-Up, which focuses on how the coronavirus pandemic has deepened the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

California Vaccination Update: What Will It Take To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities?

On this edition of Your Call, we're getting an update on California’s vaccine rollout. On Monday, Blue Shield took over the state’s distribution program. They say they plan to vaccinate four million people a week by the end of the month.President Biden says there will be enough vaccine supply for every adult in the US by the end of May. What questions do you have about getting vaccinated?

How Capitalism Failed During The Pandemic & Where We Go From Here

On this edition of Your Call, we’re speaking with economist Richard Wolff about his latest book, The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself. He argues that in order to address the failures of capitalism, we can’t "return to normal.” He says we must transition toward a new economic system that works for everyone, including workplace democracy. He says we can do better than capitalism. What changes would you like to see?

How Medicare For All Would Work & Transform Healthcare In The US

On this edition of Your Call, we're speaking with Doctors Micah Johnson and Abdul El-Sayed about their new book, Medicare For All: A Citizen’s Guide. They write that healthcare policy is notoriously complex, but what the people want is simple: good healthcare that’s easy to use and doesn’t break the bank. They tackle several crucial questions: What would Medicare for All actually look like, how would it work, and how will we get there? They say it’s time to seriously examine how Medicare for ...

The Gas Industry's Anti-Electrification Campaigns & The Historic Nomination Of Deb Haaland

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet series, we're discussing a new Mother Jones investigation about the gas industry’s decades long campaign to convince Americans to use gas stoves. The industry is also involved in anti-electrification campaigns across the country. Natural gas is a powerful contributor to climate change and source of air pollution. Later in the show, we'll discuss the historic nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland to head the Interior Department. If confirmed, she wil...

Media Roundtable: The $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Package & Europe's Slow Vaccine Rollout

On this edition of Your Call’s media roundtable, we are discussing coverage of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. This week, the House Budget Committee voted to advance the Democrats' coronavirus relief package, which includes billions of dollars for vaccines and COVID testing, schools, state and local governments and unemployment benefit extensions.

The Mental Health Toll Of The Pandemic

On this edition of Your Call, we are discussing mental health resources for those who are coping with depression, anxiety, isolation or grief.

California Vaccine Update As The State Surpasses 50,000 Deaths

On this edition of Your Call, we're getting an update on California's COVID vaccine rollout as the state becomes the first in the country to surpass 50,000 deaths. Latinos, who make up 39 percent of the state population, accounted for 46 percent of California's deaths. Healthcare and vaccine equity continues to be a major concern. According to the Los Angeles Times vaccine tracker , nearly 7.8 million shots have been administered in the state. Over 14 percent of California’s 40 million reside...

California COVID Vaccine Update: What Questions Do You Have?

On this edition of Your Call, we get an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in California. The US has been administering 1.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per day on average.

The Movement For Student Debt Forgiveness Is Pushing President Biden To Expand Relief

On this edition of Your Call, we discuss the movement to cancel student debt. More than 43 million borrowers owe a collective $1.7 trillion in student debt.

Labor Groups & Gig Workers Continue The Fight Against Prop 22 For Fair Pay & Worker Protections

On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing the fallout of the passage of Proposition 22, a ballot measure that defines California’s gig workers as independent contractors, not employees. Gig companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart spent more than $200 million promoting Prop 22. It was the costliest ballot measure in US history.

#StopAAPIHate: The Rise Of Violence Against Asian Americans Prompts Community Action

On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing the ongoing rise of attacks and violence against the Asian American community. The Bay Area is receiving national attention after several Asian elders were violently attacked in San Francisco and Oakland.

One Planet: US Bans Two Palm Oil Giants After AP Investigations Tie Exploitation To Top Brands

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series Your Call, we’re bringing you an update on the Associated Press investigations that exposed widespread human rights abuses, including rape, slavery, and child labor, in the multibillion-dollar palm oil industry.

Day 2 Of The Impeachment Trial: Dems Show Chilling New Footage & Focus On Trump's Tweets/Speeches

On this edition of Your Call, we recap the second day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. House Democrats showed harrowing never-before-seen video footage and played police radio communications from inside the Capitol once it was breached by the violent mob.

The First Day Of Trump's Second Impeachment Trial -- What Are Your Thoughts?

On this edition of Your Call, we recap the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. House impeachment managers say Trump is “singularly responsible” for the deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th.