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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Guest host Vylma V explores the recent hate crime incident in Chicago where a woman wearing a Puerto Rican t-shirt was verbally assaulted while a CCFPD officer stood idly by. She will be joined by Illinois State Senator Iris Martinez to get the latest on the repercussions following that incident. Also, Poet/educator Leticia Hernandez will talk about her anthology Wandering Song – Central American Writings in the US. Vylma ends the hour with an update on the Women’s Building mural book project with Tania Estrada, Women’s Building Program Director.

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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 nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court has been described as an extreme right threat to Roe v. Wade, the OCA, and the remnants of the New Deal.  Can he be stopped?  PLUS: a new play by the Five Lesbian Brothers! Hosted by Kris Welch.

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The history of radical direct action can provides the roots, and real hope, for the present—and the future.  L.A. Kauffman talks about her new book.  PLUS: Lisa Geduldig throws a benefit for undocumented children, with comedians.  With host Kris Welch.

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Essayist Roy Scranton with his new collection, We’re Doomed, essays on war and climate change. PLUS: Carolyn Brandy with an option to drum. With host Kris Welch.

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California legislators had both arms twisted by the soda industry, and agreed to a 12-year moratorium on soda taxes. WHA-A-A-A-A???? PLUS: GOP immigration ‘reform’ proposals appear doomed, but They are quietly creating a massive ‘guest worker’ program to exploit and cheat immigrant workers and circumvent organized labor. With host Kris Welch.

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Federal energy regulators (i.e fossil fuel proponents) are poised to take over California’s electricity grid—aided and abetted by California legislators. What is wrong with this picture??? PLUS: will progressive wins in primaries translate to Democratic Party wins in November? With host Kris Welch.

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