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Crosscurrents
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Policing
The Fight For People's Park Continues Over 50 Years Later
publicbroadcasting.net - Holly J. McDede
The battle over the right to access People’s Park in Berkeley began over 50 years ago, but it never really ended. Now, UC Berkeley plans to develop …
3 days ago
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Housing
According To Need, Chapter 3 (excerpt)
publicbroadcasting.net - News Producer
It wasn’t that long ago that people who didn't have housing and were seen as unable to take care of themselves were held against their will. But, …
4 days ago
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Opioids
The Progressive Prosecutor Pt. 6: The Drug Overdose Crisis
publicbroadcasting.net - Holly J. McDede
Nearly 700 people died from drug overdoses in San Francisco in 2020. That’s more than the number of people who died from COVID-19 in San Francisco in …
Feb 27
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Audio Drama
Michael French Brings Theater To Our Ears In The New Audio Drama 'Books & Roses'
publicbroadcasting.net - Jenee Darden
Theater director Michael French brings the short story “Books & Roses” by Helen Oyeyemi to life and to our ears as an audio drama. In this interview, …
Feb 24
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Radio Industry
NPR's 'Throughline' Explores The Backstories Behind Today's Headlines
publicbroadcasting.net - Hana Baba
"Throughline" has so far been a hit as a history podcast. But now, it has also debuted on public radio stations across the country. It's not the kind …
Feb 23
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Vaccination
California Is Now Vaccinating About A Million Residents A Week. But Is It Equitable?
publicbroadcasting.net - Angela Johnston
As counties across the state speed up their vaccinations, the state is sticking to its guideline to give out doses primarily based on age. But, how …
Feb 23