Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (00:40)

• Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28: What to Know About Boycott

• DOGE, Education Department Threaten States’ Funding if They Don’t Cut DEI Programs

• Which Agencies Have Been Hit by Federal Layoffs? What to Know About NPS, NIH, IRS, More
• 4th Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
• Invisible Crisis: America’s Caregivers and the $600 Billion Unpaid Cost of Their Labor
• Before the Break: Ballot Initiatives Protecting Marriage Equality Advancing in Some States

2nd Segment (28:36)

• Americans' Credit Card Debt Reaches New High
• Wisconsin Governor Floats Plan to Close 19th-Century Prison and Overhaul Corrections System
• Kindergarteners Could Learn Gun Safety in School Under a Bill Gaining Momentum in Utah
• Legislative Immunity Is a Privilege in Most States. A Speeding Ticket Could Change That in Arizona
• This Kansas City ‘Wellness Court’ Takes a New Approach to Mental Health, Substance Use
• Before the Break: 15 Cases of Measles Reported in Small West Texas County With High Rate of Vaccine Exemptions

Final Message (58:50)

• Cancer Patient Builds Victory Bell for Hospital Where He Volunteers

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

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My guest for today’s interview is Diane Bradley, a highly accomplished attorney, mediator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in employment and privacy law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Diane has represented individuals, employers, and Fortune 500 companies, navigating complex legal landscapes and fostering equitable workplace solutions. As an adjunct professor and certified mediator, she combines her extensive legal expertise with a passion for teaching and conflict resolution. Join us as we explore Diane’s career journey, her insights into effective mediation and governance, and her advice for navigating the ever-evolving legal profession.

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (0:55)

- LA Fires

- Proof of citizenship requirements for voting registration 

- Meta stops fact checking

- TX cannabis industry

- Before the Break: Rise in dementia

2nd Segment (32:09)

- Passing of President Jimmy Carter

- Trump news and inauguration 

- TikTok ban

- Capping nicotine in cigarettes

- Before the Break: Tax credit for solar panels might disappear 

Final Message (52:10)

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda Devin Dedeaux. Be sure to listen to the special Quick Hits segment at the end. Sit back and listen well. Happy Holidays. 

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment: (00:39)

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term

2025 will start with a 3.5% pay raise for Pennsylvania’s governor, lawmakers and judges

Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: ‘20 million acts of hope’

Innovative program aims to increase child care options and pull women into the workforce

Texas schools can now teach Bible-based reading lessons

Before the Break: Scientist uncover fossilized footprints of early humans living together

2nd Segment: (25:31)

Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies

Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students

Retailers tell consumers that Trump tariffs are a reason to shop now

Flavored Vape Products Dispute Goes Before US Supreme Court

Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?

Before the Break: University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Final Message: (47:28)

Pilot in Alaska air drops turkeys for residents in remote homes who can't run out to a grocery store

Announcements: (54:26)

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My guest for today’s interview is Aaron Cartwright, a litigation partner and co-founder of Case Crafter, a groundbreaking legal tech company that leverages AI to transform the drafting process. With a background as an active litigator, Aaron is going to share with us how his drive to reduce legal costs and increase efficiency inspired him to create a tool that revolutionizes legal practice. We’ll explore the ethical implications of AI in law, its role in making legal services more accessible, and how technology can help reshape the future of the legal profession.

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Adrian Guess brings national news to encourage civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.

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Sit back and listen well as host, Adrian Guess, discuss the 2024 Election Cycle with Devin Dedeaux, Camille Odom, and Cameron Lynn.

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My guest for today’s interview is DaWuan Norwood, a dedicated civil rights attorney and advocate for Black liberation. DaWuan specializes in voting rights, democracy, and criminal penal system abolition, bringing a wealth of experience from their work with organizations such as the NAACP, ACLU, and Campaign Legal Center. We explore their journey from law school to the frontlines of voting rights litigation and their innovative research on the Reconstruction Amendments. DaWuan's passion for justice and commitment to underrepresented communities shines through in this powerful conversation.