A Congress member is pressured into apologizing for mentioning the powerful role of pac money when it comes to Israel.  PLUS: a inside look at the new House of Representatives, from an intern. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The incarceration of African American women, from Harriet Tubman to Sandra Bland.  PLUS: light-obsessed installation artist Bruce Munro’s world premiere exhibit at Montalvo.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Immigration and foreign policy: two of the topics that received attention in the State of the Union speech last night. PLUS: your calls. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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Two topics that may—or may not—make it into the State of the union speech tonight:  the on-going catastrophe, and apparent U.S.-directed coup, in Venezuela.  And the future of the idea of healthcare for all citizens. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The U.S. appears to be attempting a coup in Venezuela: what’s really happening there? PLUS: an anniversary is building toward celebration—the Venceremos Brigade is 50! With host Kris Welch.

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An eye-witness report from our country’s southern border. PLUS: a chilling memoir of one indomitable female’s life in U.S. foster care: the Regina Louise story.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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An update on all things Washington, D.C.; freshman Dems, the shutdown, Barr, etc., with The Nation’s John Nichols.  PLUS: the future of humanity, with Astronomer Royal Martin Rees.  Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The biggest problems the modern world faces—inequality and climate change—are twins, says Dr. Clair Brown. The looming catastrophe they pose is firmly linked to free market economics. She suggests a better way.

Hosted by Kris Welch.

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