Best City Of Berkeley Podcasts (2025)

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Blue Moon Spirits Fridays 16 May 25 1:03:32

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Democratic Party hit record recruitment numbers for 2026. Then, on the rest of the menu, Multnomah County health officials have confirmed one case of activ…

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Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work 11:35

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As the state legislature works to tackle a $12 billion budget deficit, a bill aimed at delivering vital resources right to farmworkers’ front doors is being put on hold. It’s modeled after an existing program run by Ayudando Latinos a Soñar, a nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report The federal government and…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays 15 May 25 1:03:51

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a major update on arrested judge Dugan is discussed. Then, on the rest of the menu, a new law bans Oregon employers from asking for an applicants’ age; a f…

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Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death 11:40

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Across California, families have had to fight, sometimes for years, just to learn what happened to their loved ones in police custody. Darryl Mefferd wasn't under arrest when he died after an encounter with Vallejo police in 2016. Local officials ruled his death an accidental drug overdose and for years, that's where the story ended. But new record…

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Severn, MD: Soldier Down at Fort Meade 39:49

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When a soldier is found dead in her home with her baby in her arms, investigators have a litany of question. But while questions abound, answers won’t come easy in the hub of military intelligence. SimpliSafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and the first month free at SimpliSafe.com/CITY See Privacy Policy at ht…

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Challenges of Participating in CA's Budget Process 11:30

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It’s budget season at the State Capitol, which means grassroots advocates from around California come to plead for the funding they need for key community programs and projects. But, participating in the budget process and public committee hearings can be a heavy lift – especially for those outside Sacramento’s high-powered lobbyist class. (Reporte…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays 13 May 25 1:04:18

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the “most corrupt president,” has been telling Americans to live in austerity because of his tariffs, while he wants “the most expensive private plane in the wo…

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An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments 11:30

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In recent years, the population of homeless people has aged, with about 20% of them now 55 or older. Many have never been homeless before. (Reporter: Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio) Conservative activists are welcoming an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom this week pushing cities to ban homeless encampments across California. Advocates …

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy River City Hash Mondays 12 May 25 1:04:00

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Stephen Miller insists Trump has to suspend habeas corpus because the Supreme Court doesn’t understand the law. Then, on the rest of the menu, a probation officer…

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Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities 11:44

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that funds programs in libraries nationwide. In March, President Trump signed an executive order to slash the agency’s funding. And California's Braille and Talking Book Library, which serves the state's blind and print-disabled community, could be hit by these cuts. Reporter: Jasmine…

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5/11/2025 The Covenant Cup

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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Preaching Team Member: Bruce Hansen Description: This week we look at the cup as a communally practiced act of covenant. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance on Lincoln St.). Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Blue Moon Spirits Fridays 09 May 25 1:04:31

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump’s Ponzi scheme presidency continues to be the least popular in American and World history. Then, on the rest of the menu, a famed New York law firm’s $10…

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Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads 11:42

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Los Angeles County's Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a 90-million-dollar bridge now under construction. It's designed to connect green spaces between a freeway so animals can cross safely. But animals don’t need these kinds of crossings to be so expensive and fancy. There are smaller and cheaper ways to cross the road. Guest: Seth Riley, Biologist, …

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays 08 May 25 1:03:48

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Republican Jefferson Griffin’s long effort to steal the North Carolina Supreme Court race has finally failed. Then, on the rest of the menu, more olde…

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California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain 11:12

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A bill introduced in the state legislature by Sacramento Democratic Assembly member Maggy Krell aims to increase penalties for loitering to solicit minors for sex. But a provision specifically aimed at soliciting 16- and 17-year olds has divided state Democrats, and given Republicans a political opportunity to criticize their opponents. Reporter: L…

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Emporia, KS: Thou Shalt Not Kill 41:05

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Popular minister Tom Bird is caught up in a scandal involving sex, betrayal and double murder… This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/CITY to get 10% off your first month. SimpliSafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and the first month free at SimpliSafe.com/CITY See Privacy Poli…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Smothered Benedict Wednesdays 07 May 25 1:03:24

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Democratic Congress members brutally cross-examined Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Then, on the rest of the me…

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Democrats Hope a Progressive Push Can Flip one of California's Conservative Enclaves 11:26

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For a long time, California's Central Valley has been a bastion of conservative political support; the red spot in a state that's awash in blue. However, there are signs that support for the right could be wavering, as President Trump's policies on trade and immigration are impacting livelihoods in the Central Valley; and some of the biggest progre…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays 06 May 25 1:04:13

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a federal court has blocked GOP efforts to overturn the North Carolina supreme court election and ordered the state to certify Democratic Justice Allison Riggs’…

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Trump's Proposed Budget Threatens NASA Space Research 11:23

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Last week, the Trump administration announced its goal of cutting $6 billion from NASA or nearly a quarter of the space agency's budget. Science programs would be hit especially hard, like the work done by NASA facilities in California. Guest: Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy, Planetary Society Three people are dead, four have received medical a…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy River City Hash Mondays 05 May 25 1:04:08

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Nazi courtier Stephen Miller sued Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in a bid to control the courts. Then, on the rest of the menu, the MAGA Nazis ruli…

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Communities In Far Northern California Challenged By Return Of Gray Wolves 11:12

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For decades, wolves were thought to have been hunted and poisoned into extinction in California with the last sighting of the animal in the 1920s. But that changed in late 2011 when a wolf wearing a radio collar crossed into the state from Oregon. In the years since, California’s gray wolf population has grown into the dozens, threatening the livel…

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5/4/2025 Why Church?

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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Preaching Team Member: Bruce Hansen Description: This week our new series kicks off with a look at how the act of communion compels the church into existence. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance on Lincoln St.). Supporting Scr…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Blue Moon Spirits Fridays 02 May 25 1:04:25

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, another Trump-appointed judge ruled against him in court. Then, on the rest of the menu, an intern at the Harris County, Texas DA’s Office uncovered possible c…

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Tariffs Likely To Increase Cost Of Weddings In California 11:28

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Weddings are pricey affairs in California — and they’re about to get even more expensive. According to the National Bridal Retailers Association, about 90 percent of all wedding gowns sold in the U.S. are made in China. With 145% tariffs now being imposed on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., that could mean big price increases for California …

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays 01 May 25 1:03:45

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech Wednesday to sharply criticize Trump. Then, on the rest of the menu, RFK, Jr doesn’t believe in the cornerstone of…

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Most California Republican Voters Still Confident In Trump Administration 11:32

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Nearly 40% of Californians voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Now, 100 days into his second term, how do they feel? Reporter: Izzy Bloom, KQED In San Francisco Wednesday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris laid into President Donald Trump at the 100 day mark of his presidency. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED Learn more about…

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Redlands, CA: California Scheming 39:44

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When one of Redlands, California newest residents goes missing, the distraught community bands together to help find her. But when the case shifts from missing to murder, everyone learns their tranquil little town has a much darker side. SimpliSafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and the first month free at Simp…

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Refugee Family Remembers Fall Of Saigon 11:27

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The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago when American troops pulled out of Saigon. And for hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese who fled and resettled in California, April 30 is a significant day. Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED A bill that would have lowered the state rent cap won't be moving forward this year, after its sponsors pulled it this week. Repor…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Smothered Benedict Wednesdays 30 April 25 1:04:27

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, victims of Trump's irresponsible anti-immigrant crusade include American citizens born in the country to natural born American citizen parents. Then, on the …

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays 29 April 25 1:03:35

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, powerful Republican judges are standing up against Trump in a recent series of scathing rulings. Then, on the rest of the menu, the new principal of a private c…

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Lawmakers Call for Investigations into Financial Aid Fraud at California Community Colleges 11:31

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Millions of dollars meant to help California's community college students have been stolen by scammers, and now both Republican and Democratic leaders are calling for investigations. But there's debate over who's responsible and what solutions will actually help students most. Guest: Adam Eckelman, CalMatters An air force base in the Bay Area could…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy River City Hash Mondays 28 April 25 1:04:37

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump and his MAGA minions in Congress are getting booed at more town halls including the recent town hall held by MAGA Republican Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th …

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Students Push For Race-Focused College Graduations In California 11:32

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College staff in Southern California are busy organizing upcoming graduation ceremonies based on racial and ethnic identity. But two months ago, the Trump administration said these graduation ceremonies are illegal. And staff are not taking that declaration lightly. Reporter: Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, LAist Labor advocates in Los Angeles are pushing bac…

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4/27/2025 Subversive Witness

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SUBVERSIVE WITNESS Special Guest: Rev. Dominique Dubois Gilliard Description: Special guest Reverend Dominique Gilliard challenges us to know the Jesus who stands in solidarity with the “least of these” and to connect with others’ experiences of injustice. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Be…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Blue Moon Spirits Fridays 25 April 25fa 1:04:13

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a federal judge went off on Trump in court. Then, on the rest of the menu, a judge is accused of helping an immigrant defendant hide from ICE when they tried t…

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Program Provides Unique Science Lessons On Tahoe Slopes 11:20

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Skiers cruising down Tahoe’s white slopes this winter had a unique chance to learn about the surrounding ecosystem. UC Davis scientists clicked on their skis and led public tours down the mountain. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED The American Civil Liberties Union has asked a federal court to stop the government from cutting off legal services to familie…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays 24 April 25fa 1:04:46

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump woke up to disastrous news as his approval plummets based on his horrible policies and massive public failures. Then, on the rest of the menu, the St…

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Industry makes and breaks the Bay Area: A crash course with Richard Walker 1:11:07

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From the gold rush to the tech boom, this region has been shaped by successive waves of business growth and decline. Every generation, new investments, innovations, and industries have led the way in building the Bay Area, attracting immigrants, and impacting every aspect of life here. For better or worse, the legacy of these trends is the world we…

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Community College Job Training Program Struggles Due to Unreliable Funding 11:35

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As the state grapples with the homeless population of over 187,000 people, a new program at Santa Monica Community College is training students for jobs to help people get off the streets and into housing. But it also faces an uncertain future. Guest: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Farmworkers in the U.S. have historically been excluded from overtime p…

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Merion, PA: A Recipe for Murder 39:27

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A centuries-old inn that once hosted George Washington and Ben Franklin becomes the site of a shocking crime when world-class chef Jim Webb is murdered and his business partner, fellow chef Guy Sileo, becomes the chief suspect. SimpliSafe: Get 50% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and the first month free at SimpliSafe.com…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Smothered Benedict Wednesdays 23 April 25 1:04:02

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, as the Trump regime continues its assault on the Constitution, the defense of democracy will increasingly depend on Governors willing to fight back. Then, on…

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Immigration Officials Arrest More Than A Dozen People In Pomona 11:36

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A bill aimed at bringing healthcare services directly to farmworker communities will be considered at the state legislature Wednesday. Immigrant rights groups say more than a dozen people were arrested by immigration officials on Tuesday at a hardware store in Pomona. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR The Trump Administration eliminated deportation …

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Wes Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays 22 April 25 1:04:36

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is plunging the stock market to its “Make America 1932 Again” moment. Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal judge in Oregon ordered the US government t…

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Pope Francis Played Significant Role For Latinos In California 11:23

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The death of Pope Francis is being felt around the world. And right here in California, millions of Latino Catholics are mourning not just the loss of a spiritual leader, but someone who, for many, felt like one of their own. Pope Francis was the first from Latin America. He spoke often about immigration, inequality, and the dignity of the poor. Gu…

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West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy River City Hash Mondays 21 April 25 1:03:59

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Today’s West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the protracted North Carolina Supreme Court race takes a turn in the Democrats’ favor. Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump’s $239 million dollar inauguration hau…

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Shasta County DA's Office Strained Under Heavy Workload 11:34

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The district attorney's office in Shasta County is facing high workloads and high vacancy rates. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Dry summer conditions have long been known to cause issues for vulnerable fish populations. A recent UC Berkeley study found dry winters can cause issues, too. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio Learn mo…

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4/20/2025 Crossroads: Jesus’ Stories of Resurrection & Hope

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RESURRECTION SUNDAY Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Youth Ministry Member: Nico Smok-Blanchard Description: This Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the Jesus who has conquered fear, loneliness, sorrow, suffering, and death! Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance …

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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: Cal Scientists Discover Jupiter's "Mush Balls" 11:55

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Imagine that severe storms sent ice balls containing chemical slush raining down onto the ground. While that sounds like science fiction here on earth, researchers at UC Berkeley have discovered, that is science-fact on our solar system's biggest planet--Jupiter. The U.S. Justice Department has ruled that tech giant Google has been holding an unlaw…

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