Episodes

  • Pasadena Jewish community saves historic Torahs as wildfires destroy synagogue

    Pasadena Jewish community saves historic Torahs as wildfires destroy synagogue
    Jan 10 2025
    The Eaton fire destroyed the home of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a congregation that has served Southern California for more than a century. Melissa Levy, the temple's executive director, talks about what was lost to the fire and how her members are faring. Then, the Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on whether the government can force TikTok to be sold or effectively banned in the U.S. because its parent company is Chinese. Slate's Mark Joseph Stern joins us. And, Congress appears close to passing the Laken Riley Act, which would compel the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes like shoplifting and give states more rights to contest certain immigration-related decisions. Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego from Arizona explains why he's voting for it.

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    22 mins
  • Five-generation Palisades family escapes wildfires with 175-pound tortoise

    Five-generation Palisades family escapes wildfires with 175-pound tortoise
    Jan 9 2025
    The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned thousands of structures and forced the evacuations of thousands. Two of those evacuees are Caitlin Doran and her 175-pound tortoise Tiptoe. Doran shares her experience. And, as Jimmy Carter is honored at a state funeral in Washington, D.C., his former chief speechwriter James Fallows joins us to remember his life and legacy. Then, faith played an important role in Carter's life. Randall Balmer, professor of religion at Dartmouth College, explains its impact on the former president.

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    26 mins
  • Los Angeles residents evacuate as wildfires blaze

    Los Angeles residents evacuate as wildfires blaze
    Jan 8 2025
    At least two people are dead and tens of thousands are under mandatory evacuation orders as massive wildfires rage across the Los Angeles area, spread by Santa Ana Winds. NPR's Steve Futterman joins us from LA County. Have you been forced to evacuate from your home due to the wildfires? If so, we want to hear from you. Click here. Then, Florida gets a lot of rain, but climate change and breakneck development are draining the state of its water supply. Grist's Sachi Mulkey tells us more. And, to true believers, the real Dr. Martens boots aren't called Dr. Martens. They're actually called Solovair. The New York Times' Jacob Gallagher explains.

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    19 mins
  • Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports

    Biden administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
    Jan 7 2025
    A new rule finalized by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would remove close to $50 billion in medical debt from millions of Americans' medical bills. CFPB director Rohit Chopra explains. And, Minneapolis signed off on a federal agreement to reform the city's police department following the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Rachel Marshall of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice talks about what's in the plan. Then, journalist Jesse Holland joins us to talk about "Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson," his new book about the state of the Black superhero universe.

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    25 mins
  • How Jan. 6 reflects a divided nation, 4 years later

    How Jan. 6 reflects a divided nation, 4 years later
    Jan 6 2025
    Four years ago Monday, a mob fueled by President-elect Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election stormed the U.S. Capitol to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election by Congress. Harvard professor Alex Keyssar talks about how the story of the Jan. 6 attack has been reframed by Trump and his supporters. Then, after nearly a decade as Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh joins us. And, the start of a new year means many people are thinking about New Year's resolutions — including financial goals for 2025. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger discusses how you can meet your financial targets this year.

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    20 mins
  • U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages

    U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages
    Jan 3 2025
    U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says there's a link between alcohol and cancer. And on Friday, he called on Congress to put warning labels on alcoholic drinks. Dr. Celine Gounder from KFF Health News explains. And, the Biden administration blocked the controversial takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. Bloomberg's Joe Deaux explains why. Then, a 2023 case involving a controversial diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome" turned a family's life upside down. Pamela Colloff, reporter for ProPublica and the New York Times Magazine, joins us.

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    18 mins
  • FBI investigates New Orleans attacker's links to ISIS

    FBI investigates New Orleans attacker's links to ISIS
    Jan 2 2025
    Counterterrorism expert Javed Ali shares what we're learning about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the U.S. army veteran behind Wednesday's deadly truck attack in New Orleans. The FBI says Jabbar posted videos before the attack saying he was inspired by the extremist Islamic State group. Then, one mother whale from Washington state's Puget Sound became famous for carrying her dead calf on her nose in a "tour of grief." Now, her pod has had another baby. KUOW John Ryan's tells us more. And, Jimmy Carter spent only one term as president, but his time in the White House made a lasting contribution. Biographer Kai Bird joins us to talk about Carter: the man, the president and the humanitarian.

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    24 mins
  • Is California ready for 'the big one'?

    Is California ready for 'the big one'?
    Jan 1 2025
    A 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California in early December triggered a tsunami warning for parts of the California and Oregon coasts. We ask Lori Dengler, professor emeritus of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt, how prepared the area is for a tsunami. Then, François Brunelle has spent nearly 25 years photographing pairs of nearly identical strangers. His work has caught the eye of other artists, researchers and geneticists interested in the phenomenon of doppelgangers. Also, Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés talks about his new album, "Cuba and Beyond."

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    32 mins