The House has passed anti-refugee legislation—President Obama vows to veto it.  But who are these refugees?  PLUS: U.S. ally and client Saudi Arabia “virtually invented jihadism”, says Dan Lazare.  AND: this weekend is the 17th annual HipHop Dance Fest.  With host Kris Welch.

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The Million Student March was yesterday, for debt relief, free tuition, and a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers.  We talk with some of the participants.  PLUS: The global climate conference in Paris will hear form Oaklanders, in next week’s big march and rally. We’ll hear all about it.  AND: Pirates at the Berkeley Rep!  A very lively update from Chicago of Gilbert and Sullivan.  With host Kris Welch.

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This just in: President Obama has rejected the Keystone XL pipeline proposal.  Activists say this is the start, not the end, of the battle. PLUS: the Obama administration released the text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement this week—over 6000 pages, most of it bad news for consumers.  AND: anti-fracking activists in California, with prayers.  with host Kris Welch.

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Both the Senate and House have now passed a bipartisan budget deal.  How did that happen???  and what does it mean?  PLUS; a new biography of African-American word  warrior Rihcard Durham.  With host Kris Welch.

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Hillary Clinton withstood 8-10 hours of questioning by GOP member of the House Benghazi committee.  What was the result?  PLUS:  Palestinian activist and mother Sahar Baidon in the Bay Area to tell of Israeli arrests of Palestinian children.  Which host Kris Welch.

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The vibrant anti-hunger activist Frances Moore Lappe joins us to celebrate the 4oth anniversary of Food First, and her latest book: “World Hunger: 10 Myths”.  Plus: Dr. Amina Hassan with her new biography of California attorney, judge and civil rights activist Loren Miller.  AND!  Rev. Billy is in town—he’ll tell you why.  With host Kris Welch.

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We celebrate Malcolm Margolin, founder of HeyDay Books and publisher of the voices of Native Americans and native nature.  He has just announced his retirement (sorta!) after over 40 years.  PLUS:  A new film celebrates comedy in S.F., with a focus on three legendary comics.  One of them is satirist Will Durst, who joins us in studio.  With host Kris Welch.

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Excerpts of the documentary film Lottery of Birth.

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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