The Shutdown's Effect on the Opioid Epidemic

It's the 33rd day of the partial government shutdown. Across the country, the lack of federal funding has affected government employees, Native communities, Americans relying on food stamps and more. And the next victims of the month-long crisis could be Americans suffering from opioid addiction, as the money that funds treatment programs across the country dries up.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Addresses City's Lead Crisis

Since 2016, the city of Newark has been grappling with a growing crisis around the city’s drinking water and elevated levels of lead. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka discusses how his government is responding, and his pleas to President Trump. 

'Green Book' Nomination Raises Eyebrows

The film "Green Book" scored five Oscar nominations on Tuesday after winning the Producers Guild Award on Friday. But many people feel the film traffics in stereotypes.

Guests:

Tom Synan

Aubrey Whelan

Jeff Bratberg

Ryan Hampton

Ras Baraka

Rafer Guzman

K. Austin Collins

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