Best Pattern Libraries Podcasts (2025)

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KQED's The California Report

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What Immigrants Should Know As ICE Enforcement Continues 11:32

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As Immigration and Customs Enforcement escalates its efforts to detain as many people without legal status as possible in California, immigration advocates are reminding people of their constitutional rights. Guest: Nisa Khan, KQED Thousands of migrant families across the country received a text message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last…

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KQED's The California Report

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More Protests Held Across Southern California As Trump Administration Orders More National Guard To LA 11:40

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Protests continued across Southern California, and the rest of the state on Monday over the Trump administration's immigration actions. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A labor leader was released from custody on Monday after his arrest during a downtown L.A. immigration raid set off a firestorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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KQED's The California Report

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National Guard Deployed As Protesters Clash With Law Enforcement 11:46

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Protests were held over the weekend across Los Angeles because of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown in the city. Things ratcheted up even further after President Trump announced the planned deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, in light of the protests. Guest: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report When the immigrat…

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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #823 - That's a Dry Wipe 1:27:36

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We start with the big news of the week - the new feud with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. We move onto local politics discussing disgraced mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo. We learn of a woman who got an infection from a boyfriend farting in her face and then research the validity of her claim. We discuss Iron Maiden's crabby manager and the Rolling Sto…

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KQED's The California Report

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Latest Travel Ban Blasted By Immigrant Rights Groups 11:43

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Immigrant-serving groups across the Bay Area are condemning a Trump administration travel ban that will bar most of the citizens of 19 countries from entering the U.S. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED Immigration lawyers and advocates say at least 15 people, including some children, were arrested outside of ICE offices in San Francisco this week. Re…

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KQED's The California Report

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Community Outrage Continues Over ICE Raid At San Diego Restaurant 11:45

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The fallout from the recent ICE raid on a San Diego restaurant continues as union leaders condemn the raid on Buona Forchetta, calling it cruel and an attack on workers. Reporter: Alexander Nguyen, KPBS One of the fiercest critics of the restaurant raid has been a San Diego City Councilman, who has called it terroristic and fascist, earning the con…

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KQED's The California Report

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California Supreme Court To Hear Case On State's Rooftop Solar Policy 11:32

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It's an important day for the future of solar energy in California. Three environmental groups are set to go before the state Supreme Court to challenge a state policy on solar panels. Guest: Malena Corollo, CalMatters and The Markup The California Air Resources Board has launched a mobile monitoring program to collect pollution data from neighborh…

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KQED's The California Report

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Banks Asking For Customer's Voice Samples 11:33

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Many of us have become accustomed to giving up some personal data to access financial services accounts, like Social Security numbers and the places we were born. But a growing number of financial institutions are also asking for customers’ voice samples. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Bay Area members of Congress are pushing the Trump administratio…

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Design Systems WTF

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Can you actually measure the ROI of a component? 24:19

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Selling the value of your design system to folks who don't necessarily understand it is a difficult and thankless task. But are we trying to sell in the right things? Is it possible to put the value of our design system against the bottom line, and how far down the stack can we go? Can we actually put a dollar sign against a single component?…

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KQED's The California Report

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Los Angeles Ramps Up Preparations For Summer Olympics 11:32

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In Los Angeles, the clock is ticking down, faster and faster it seems, to July 14th, 2028. That's the opening day of the Summer Olympics Games, followed shortly by the Paralympic Games. And as that date draws closer, the scale of the challenges that face Los Angeles to get ready is starting to sink in. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report…

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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #822 - Aaron Rajah 1:46:09

11 days ago1:46:09

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We kick things off by talking about our opening graphic banner. Rob and Sid discuss shows they're going to tonight that they'd rather not be going to. We discuss Dave Mustaine's recent interview and some of the more interesting moments discussed in it. We find a girl who kept a plane hostage with her singing, we learn how Americans react to Holodet…

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KQED's The California Report

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California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years 11:20

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Brown pelicans are in trouble again — and this time it involves infant birds. This spring marks the third starvation event in four years for the iconic California seabirds. Scientists are still looking for answers. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED Overdose deaths are falling nationwide—but in California, they continue to rise. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQ…

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KQED's The California Report

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Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions 11:45

13 days ago11:45

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California is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite …

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KQED's The California Report

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Ethiopian Woman Flees Torture, But Still Facing Deportation 11:31

14 days ago11:31

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Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture. But it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled…

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KQED's The California Report

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Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers 11:40

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May marks the beginning of harvest season when some 800,000 farmworkers in California get to work picking food that lands on tables around the world. Though agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, many farmworkers on the Central Coast don't have enough to eat. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A school board in Temecula, that’s been em…

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KQED's The California Report

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What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer 11:35

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Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without the perfect summer music playlist. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report A race known as the “triathlon of the art world” is underway this Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County. Founded in 1969, it’s…

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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #821 - Too Curvis 1:40:07

18 days ago1:40:07

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We check back in with Fat Joe standing up for a grade school teacher who was too curvaceous, or too curvis, as he says. We check in with two Floridians who committed crimes at food establishments, one more ridiculous than the next. And, we spent a lot of time reading reviews of Vince Neil's failed Las Vegas restaurant. Watch the episode on Youtube …

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KQED's The California Report

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Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood 11:46

19 days ago11:46

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Six people are presumed dead after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group, a music talent agency based in the San Diego area, confirms that it lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro. California is suing the federal government for blocking the state’s ability to se…

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KQED's The California Report

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Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals 11:38

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Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block Californi…

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KQED's The California Report

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Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding 11:30

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Lawyers for San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are back in court Wednesday. They’re fighting with the Trump administration over new rules around homelessness funding. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Teachers in Temecula can teach about race without fear of running afoul of the school board, at least for now. This comes after a California Appeals C…

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KQED's The California Report

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California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" 11:40

22 days ago11:40

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Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose th…

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Design Systems WTF

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Should designers know how to code? 29:45

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The age old question – should designers know how to code? Or more specifically, how much should designer know when it comes to code? Considering it's the medium that we're designing for, it's still surprising how much this topic splits opinion. Luke and special guest Rob Whitfield will dive into the pros and cons, and give some practical advice if …

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KQED's The California Report

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Independent California Pharmacies Brace For Tariffs On Imported Medication 11:45

23 days ago11:45

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Law enforcement authorities are seeking help to piece together the timeline of their primary suspect in the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic over the weekend. Authorities identified 25 year old Twentynine Palms Guy Edward Bartkus in connection with the bombing and said he was likely killed in the blast. (Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR) …

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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #820 - Joe Buttons 1:24:19

25 days ago1:24:19

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We kick off the show with an interesting revelation from Darren, and dive deeper into Eddie Deezen lore stumbling onto new lore, for child actor turned influencer Mario Bosco. We also learn some horrible news about Smokey Robinson's inexcusable actions, gross details from the Diddy trial, more sage wisdom from Fat Joe and a crazy Pennsylvania story…

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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death 11:40

27 days ago11:40

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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

29 days ago11:30

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #819 - Eddie Deeznuts 1:29:15

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While discussing the new Pope, we accidentally stumbled upon our new favorite obsession, Eddie Deezen. We learn all about this 80's character actor and some truly insane things he's been up to in the last decade. We also check in with Disturbed frontman David D Rainman and his new fiancée. We learn of a crazy accident at the Whiskey. Finally, we ha…

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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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Design Systems WTF

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Are accessibility guidelines enough to be inclusive? 25:28

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Making your design system as inclusive as possible is something that I think we all agree on. However, for most systems teams, this means creating some accessibility guidelines and then ticking it off the list. Is this enough? Is there more we can be doing?By zeroheight

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KQED's The California Report

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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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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #818 - Kern & Learn 1:23:15

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We kick things off by discussing old Livecast memes about Psyopus and Emmure. We then disucss the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. That brings us to a discussion on early 90s women singers like Janet Jackson. We discuss Jon Hamm's controversial college hazing, and his visible penis line. We check in with Gene Simmons justifying his $12.5k…

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KQED's The California Report

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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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The Product Shipping Forecast

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Building a tool for designers and developers 40:55

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After a short hiatus, Rosie and Rob are back on mic to chat all things design and development. In this month’s episode they turn their focus onto a weird quirk of working at zeroheight - building tools that are used by other designers and developers. From the benefits of being able to properly dogfood the features they build, to the anxiety of havi…

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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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RIP a Livecast

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RIP a Livecast #817 - Schmear Campaign 1:21:36

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We kick things off discussing the controversial Coachella performance by Knee Cap, and Sharon Osbourne's interesting response to it. We revisit the synagogue in Crown Heights with the tunnels that's back in the news. Plus, the most annoying men's rights reggae artist in the world and the most unique set of Australian twins get spotlighted. Watch th…

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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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KQED's The California Report

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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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Design Systems WTF

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Are design systems a dead end? 31:22

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Inspired by Luke's article on the death of design systems, Michelle and Luke dive into whether design systems have a future... are we at a natural point of evolution or are design systems going to go the way of the dinosaurs?By zeroheight

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KQED's The California Report

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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…