KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager reports on recent visits by progressive politicians to Kern County, a conservative bastion in liberal California. Yeager discusses how voters are responding to recent shifts in national politics. Plus, the latest news headlines: Workers observe “May Day” occasion; and funding for a program that protects a fox species is pulled from a Valley university.

We speak with the judges of this year’s San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition. The event was held at the Fresno Fairgrounds and highlighted a growing industry in California. Plus, the latest news headlines: A judge issues a preliminary ruling in an ACLU lawsuit against U.S. Border Patrol, and valley fever cases are rising in California.

As millions of Catholics around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis, we get a local perspective. We speak with Chandler Marquez, spokesman for the Catholic Diocese of Fresno. The Diocese oversees over a million faithful followers of the church. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Tulare County student is the best speller in the state, and millions of dollars for COVID-19 are lost in Kings County.

We speak with Esther Quintanilla, reporter with the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. She details how Misty Her made it to the Fresno Unified superintendent position and the criticism from some about her selection.

We speak with reporters Susie Neilson and Megan Fan Munce about their new investigation into a system known as “360 Value.” Their reporting uncovers how major insurance companies rely on the program’s faulty algorithm to insure homes. Plus, the latest news headlines: The City of Bakersfield walks back plans to raise some utility rates, and a Fresno writer is re-chosen by the state to be poet laureate.

Photographer Nevada Wier joins the show to discuss her craft and how she captures moments and people around the world. Wier is also presenting a keynote speech at a photography awards ceremony at Fresno City College. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s high-speed rail leader says he’s committed to the project, and state leaders are trying to stem the impacts of U.S. tariffs.

Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg joins the show to discuss why he made a recent proposal to increase water and sewer rates. He also shares why the city’s current rates aren’t keeping up with infrastructure needs. Plus, the latest news headlines: California High Speed Rail CEO visits Fresno, and sequoia trees go up across the U.S. in honor of Earth Day.

April is Stress Awareness Month – but honestly, this is a topic we could talk about year-round. On today’s show, we speak with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital neurologist Dr. Laura Ragna. She outlines a few stress management techniques that can help us calm down when stress is running high. Plus, the latest news headlines: Valley residents mourn the death of Pope Francis, and why a local community college district has recently quadrupled the money spent on legal fees.

In California, many of us are dependent upon our cars. That includes some of the state’s most dangerous drivers. A new investigation by CalMatters reveals that the DMV rarely revokes licenses, even for drivers convicted of serious crimes, such as manslaughter. We speak to reporter Robert Lewis about his new investigation, “License to Kill.”

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Mariachi Mestizo has released a new album. The group, based out of Delano, is composed of high school and middle school students, although you wouldn’t know by listening. We celebrate home-grown mariachi with band organizer Juan Morales and band member Joelynn Valencia. Plus, the latest news headlines: Dozens protest proposed Medicaid cuts outside Congressman David Valadao’s office, and Bakersfield is making plans to nearly triple its residential sewage rates.