It’s not just the water that is bad in Flint, Michigan. And it’s not just Flint. Can you say neo-liberal economics?   PLUS: a new course in Awakening Joy from James Baraz. With host Kris Welch.

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On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and as the Supreme Court considers yet another effort to dismantle Roe, we get a report from one of many demonstrations.  PLUS: climate activist Tim DeChristopher, Bidder 70, joins us in studio.  AND: a new play by Paul S. Flores starring Ric Salinas, of Culture Clash. Paul and Ric join host Kris Welch.

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Hillary Clinton must be worried: her daughter Chelsea attacked Bernie Sanders—on health care????  PLUS a new Asian colossus, the Infrastructure Investment Bank, launches this weekend, an unprecedented alternative to the World Bank.  AND a tribute to John Ross.  With host Kris Welch.

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Global economies are shuddering with news of another Chinese stack market plunge.  Why?  Also: Obama Administration raids over the holidays have sent panic into immigrant communities across the country: why now?  AND: John Nichols on the Oregon invasion, and the Iowa caucuses.  With host Kris Welch.

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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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San Bernardino—yet another mass shooting, with all-too-easy-to-obtain weaponry, and anti-Muslim reactions.  What can we do?  PLUS: Open String donates instruments, and their repair and upkeep, to Bay Area school kids in need.  With host Kris Welch.

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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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