Best Indoor Voices Podcasts (2024)

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Afghan Refugees Find New Life In California Desert 11:42

18m ago11:42

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Three years ago today, as the U.S military completed its pull out, Taliban forces captured Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. In the wake of that change, many Afghan refugees fled to the U.S. and California. They settled in the Bay Area, L.A. and San Diego, but some also found a new home in California’s Mojave Desert. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR …

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The Battle Over California's Syringe Exchange Programs 11:30

1d ago11:30

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Syringe exchange programs have been around in the U.S. since the 1980s, and offer people who use drugs clean needles to reduce the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases. But in some California cities or counties, residents or political leaders are fighting to keep them out. Harm reduction advocates are hoping for the state's support. Learn mo…

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Automatic pool covers and water chemistry 15:39

1h ago15:39

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00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Why pool covers change pool chemistry 03:09 - Rain and snow dilution 03:48 - Auto-covers and plaster issues 05:00 - Salt chlorine generators and covered pools 09:11 - Breathable pool covers? 10:08 - Trichlor feeders on pools with autocovers? 11:56 - Creative ways to off-gas CO2 from a covered pool 13:43 - Closing ------…

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What Does Kamala Harris' California Past Show About Immigration Record 11:38

2h ago11:38

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Republicans are hammering Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on immigration. They're calling her a 'failed border czar' responsible for the surge of migrants coming to the U.S., but she's pushing back with a tough on the border message. So where does she stand on immigration and the border? Guest: Tyche Hendricks, KQED A 4.4 magnitude ea…

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San Quentin Program Helps Incarcerated People Find Their Voice 11:31

1d ago11:31

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A group of incarcerated people, led by a former prison doctor, are trying to influence policy in California. They’re doing this by looking inward, and reflecting on their beginnings. Reporter: Kate Wolffe, CapRadio On Sunday, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games concluded in Paris. Now attention shifts to Los Angeles, host of the Games four years from now…

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Play In Humboldt County Confronts Racism 11:15

4d ago11:15

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Five actors take the stage for a performance in Humboldt County. One of them is Black, the others are white. In this region, fewer than 25% of residents identify as people of color and they often find themselves victims of lifelong habits of the white majority. This production of The White Card aims to shake up those entrenched dynamics. Reporter: …

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How New California Rules Protect Indoor Workers From Heat 11:29

5d ago11:29

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Multiple cities throughout California have seen temperatures way above 90 degrees this week. Workers, both indoors and outdoors, are feeling the heat, but for the first time ever, indoor workers finally have protections against excessive heat in the workplace. At the end of last month, state officials unveiled new rules of what’s required in indoor…

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Young California Voters Energized By Presidential Campaigns 11:20

6d ago11:20

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It's been just a few weeks since President Joe Biden decided to end his presidential campaign. And now with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket, young Democratic voters in California are energized in the lead-up to the November election. Guests: Aashi Jhawer and Dzian Tran, Voters of Tomorrow For many young GOP voters in California, the se…

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Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean 11:50

6d ago11:50

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00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Saharan dust research 02:07 - What is Saharan dust? 03:15 - Why Saharan dust is important to our global ecosystem 07:20 - How Saharan dust impacts swimming pools 08:23 - Saharan dust is similar to wildfires and Haboob dust storms 10:11 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Websi…

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Homeless Numbers More Than Double In LA County's Northern Desert Area 11:31

7d ago11:31

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Stories about homelessness in Los Angeles tend to focus on problems in big, urban cities. But homelessness has actually been growing faster in a remote desert region 90 minutes north of Downtown L.A.’s Skid Row. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Sacramento State has released the findings of a highly anticipated forensic examination of Capital Public Ra…

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Many Park Fire Evacuees Feel Fortunate To Return Home 11:24

9d ago11:24

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Despite some unsettled weather this weekend, crews continue to make progress on the massive Park Fire burning northeast of Chico. The fire, the fourth largest in state history, has burned more than 401,000 acres. Many evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted, meaning residents can return to their homes. Reporter: Alec Stutson, North State Pu…

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Local Radio Host Reaches International Audience at the Olympics 11:50

11d ago11:50

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If you're watching the Olympics, you may recognize world famous athletes like Lebron James or Coco Gauff. But residents of a California beach town might recognize the voice of an announcer from their local radio station. Brad Jay typically works for a Santa Barbara classic rock station, but right now he's with the Olympic Broadcasting Service doing…

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Concerns Growing About Public Health Risks From California's Planned Hydrogen Projects 11:45

12d ago11:45

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California's strategy to fight climate change includes hydrogen. The universe's most abundant element that, under the right circumstances, can power everything from trucks to turbines without greenhouse gas emissions. Now there's a national effort to promote hydrogen energy. But there are concerns about health and safety. Guest: Molly Peterson, Pub…

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Mid-summer update 2024 7:50

13d ago7:50

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00:00 - Introduction 03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs 04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login 06:28 - Watershape University course 06:55 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com YouTube: h…

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California Advocates Push For Passage Of Bill Offering Path To Citizenship For Immigrants 11:45

13d ago11:45

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The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is a contentious election issue this year. Polls show a large number of Americans want to restrict immigration, but they also support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who’ve long lived in this country. California immigrant advocates hope to capitalize on that support this week as they lobby i…

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LA Looks To Make Improvements To Bus Stops In The City 11:41

14d ago11:41

11:41

A persistent misconception about Los Angeles is that the city doesn't have a real mass transit system, especially when it comes to buses. But L.A. has one of the largest transit riderships in the country. Unfortunately, many of the bus shelters are shoddy, with no canopies, shelters or nighttime lighting. But the city is working to make improvement…

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Park Fire Continues To Challenge Crews In Northern California 11:34

16d ago11:34

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Fire crews were able to take advantage of calmer and cooler weather conditions on Saturday, to make some progress on the Park Fire burning in Northern California. But the fire has grown to be the sixth largest on record in California, burning more than 368,000 acres. In Kern County, the Borel Fire has also erupted in size, burning more than 50,000 …

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ATFAQ192 – Q1. Medication Management, Q2. ASL Interpreting, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature 54:41

15d ago54:41

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Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson Q1. Medication Management, Q2. Communication solutions, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered… What about… Do you know… I have a question. I’ve always wondered… Like…

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Massive Wildfire Explodes In Size Near Chico 11:36

18d ago11:36

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The Park Fire north of Chico is chewing huge amounts of land and has exploded to more than 164,000 acres in just over a day. The fast-moving grass and brush fire forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate the foothills of Lassen National Forest to find shelter on flatland. Evacuation warnings now include Paradise, which the Camp Fire all but destroy…

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California At A Climate Crossroads 11:44

21d ago11:44

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California has strong, clean air and clean energy goals that are currently aligned with federal policy. Arguably, the state has never had so much climate momentum. And now, with Kamala Harris poised as the Democratic standard bearer, the Golden State could see one of its own in the White House. Harris has spent much of her career working on environ…

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Can Harris' Likely Nomination Translate To More South Asian Political Power? 11:43

20d ago11:43

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Kamala Harris is the first Black and Asian American woman to ever serve as vice president. And now, Harris will likely be the first person of South Asian descent to lead a major party's presidential ticket. This comes as there's a growing grassroots movement to empower these communities to take part in the democratic process. Guest: Taher Hasanali,…

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A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality, and Blood/Water Chemistry (w/ Mike Fields, MD) 47:05

20d ago47:05

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00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Why Dr. Fields contacted us 04:58 - Indoor pools and HVAC design 09:59 - What are weezing and asthma? 14:25 - Medications for breathing issues 20:22 - What is a pulmonologist? 22:37 - Explaining chloramines and the pool smell 32:13 - Contamination Sources 34:56 - Blood and water chemistry 42:55 - Closing ---------------…

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What Kamala Harris Means To Mixed Race California Family 11:44

21d ago11:44

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The phrase "representation matters" might sound trite, but it's true and meaningful. Bay Area resident Joti Singh says the possibility of a Kamala Harris presidency means something to her young daughters, who like Harris, are also of Black and South Asian descent. Reporters: Sasha Khokha & Marisa Lagos, KQED Kamala Harris' rise to the possible Demo…

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California Reacts To Joe Biden Dropping Out Of Presidential Race 11:26

22d ago11:26

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In a historic announcement, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he's ending his reelection campaign. The president endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place as the Democratic presidential nominee. Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED Most California delegates were quick to voice their support for Kamala Harris as the next Democratic Party nom…

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Can GOP Maintain Momentum In California Following National Convention? 11:25

27d ago11:25

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The Republican National Convention came to an end Thursday night with a speech from GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. The Trump campaign is gaining momentum as we head to November. But will the national GOP agenda resonate in deeply blue California, particularly in a region that had long been a GOP stronghold, Orange County? Guest: Kaitlyn Sch…

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California Delegation Has Reason For Hope At Republican National Convention 13:41

28d ago13:41

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The Republican National Convention wraps up Thursday night in Milwaukee with a speech from presidential nominee Donald Trump. The talk around the convention this week is the importance of congressional races in California, and how the state can be involved in the GOP's national agenda. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED A state ballot measure set to go bef…

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Migrants Seeking Asylum In San Diego Often Experiencing Homelessness 11:31

29d ago11:31

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For most migrants and asylum seekers, San Diego is not a final destination. It's a layover. But more migrants are choosing to stay in San Diego. And many are becoming homeless. Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS California will have to build public charging stations at an unprecedented — and some experts say unrealistic — pace to meet the needs of the m…

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Sunlight, UV, clouds, and chlorine destruction 27:40

27d ago27:40

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00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine 06:42 - UV degradation (photolysis) of chlorine 08:11 - Electromagnetic radiation and light from the Sun 11:10 - Low and medium pressure UV disinfection systems 14:32 - Fluence (focused intensity) 17:54 - How sunlight destroys chlorine 19:49 - Minimal CYA is necessary 23:59 - Summary -…

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