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Headlines about ExxonMobile facing the EU Parliament about what it knew about fossil fuel burning and global warming, the Houston Chemical Fire, Flooding in Nebraska and more.

Leslie is joined by Kristin Heidelbach-Teramoto, a 15 year veteran of the Teamsters and currently heads the Teamsters’ State of California Cannabis Division. Kristin is also an International Rep of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and works closely with cannabis industry professionals, across the country, to meet compliance and ordinance requirements mandated by local, county, and state regulations. Her role in the industry has been praised by political, labor, and industry leaders as she educates and empowers individuals that support fair wages and benefits in the industry. Kristin also recently made Green Market Report's list of "100+ Of The Most Important Women In Weed 2019."

Leslie and Kristin discuss the benefits of unionization in the cannabis industry and the important role of women in this rapidly expanding field.

Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters. Kristin's Twitter handle is @LadyCannabis7.

The BradCast 3-19-2019 by Progressive Voices

Devastating floods in the Upper Midwest, as Missouri River blows through levees; Powerful Cyclone Idai plows across Mozambique, kills as many as 1,000; Two refinery fires spread toxic smoke in Houston; PLUS: The kids' Climate Strike that was heard around the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

I need to learn to say no and stand up for myself …this will continue as long as I allow it, I need to change…do you, really?

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. Today is episode #2 of his new show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.'

Brad was first joined by Amie Parnes, National Political Correspondent for 'The Hill' and co-author of 'Shattered,' the number one New York Times' best selling book on the 2016 presidential election. Amie's Twitter handle is @AmieParnes.

The two discuss the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary race, including how Rep. Beto O'Rourke announcing his candidacy has affected the contest.

Brad's second guest is Craig Holman, Government Affairs Lobbyist for Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. They were instrumental in the passage of HR1, the sweeping ethics in government legislation that easily passed the House and is awaiting action in the Senate. That is today's topic of conversation between Brad and Craig.

Public Citizen's website is Citizen.org and their Twitter handle is @Public_Citizen.

Brad is a regular contributor to TheHill.com, as well as DailyCaller.com. He’s also a senior adviser to and contributing editor for Tiller4you.com, the social media network for politics.

He lectures in Political Science at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts. His website is BannonCR.com and his Twitter handle is @BradBannon.

Randi Rhodes PV Audio Promo 3-18-19 by Progressive Voices

Background Briefing 03-19-2019 by Progressive Voices

Soul Talk 03-16-2019 (Gerald) by Progressive Voices

Do you have the courage of your convictions? Even if they cost you something you really like? Karel does, and is leaving something behind.