io LISTEN: Iowa Caucuses Live Coverage By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:21:33 +0000 The first U.S. presidential contest of the 2020 election begins Monday night with results from the Iowa caucuses coming in throughout the evening. Stream NPR's live audio coverage below and on many public radio stations. Follow our liveblog coverage and results here . For nearly half a century , the Iowa caucuses have kicked off the presidential primary and caucus season with the potential to shape the 11-candidate field right as the election enters full swing. That said, with a population of around 3 million people and only about 16% of the state population coming out to caucus in 2016, a very small number of people have a significant amount of power tonight. Looking at the numbers, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in the polls followed closely by former Vice President Joe Biden. Not far behind Biden trials Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. What's more, Iowans often decide who they are supporting late. As of mid-Jan., a Monmouth Full Article
io Live Coverage: President Trump's 2020 State Of The Union Address By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:18:08 +0000 President Trump is delivering the 2020 State of the Union address, which comes under the shadow of his impeachment trial. Watch his remarks live and follow a live annotation of his remarks, including fact checks and analysis from NPR reporters. Loading... Full Article
io NIU Students Consider 2020 Election Issues As The March Primary Approaches By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000 As the Illinois primary election draws closer, college students are preparing to cast their votes. Some for the first time. As part of our series, "You're the Boss," we asked several NIU voters at campus voter registration events about their most important issues in the election, and what questions they would ask candidates and current officeholders directly if they had the chance. Here's what they had to say: Salvador Meza, electrical and computer engineering major, Chicago “Well, on a national level, there seems to be a lot of division within the country. It would be nice to have a candidate that can united on both sides, see both sides of the matter. That would be the primary thing. Definitely immigration. Right now immigration is a big thing for me at least. On the state level, definitely taxes. Taxes need to get a little bit sorted on what’s going on, but what’s new in Illinois, right?” “I’d definitely ask them what would be their plan for immigration for not only the DACA Full Article
io Governor Pritzker Announces $8 Million Plan To Improve Rockford's West Side By www.northernpublicradio.org Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:29:05 +0000 Governor J.B. Pritzker was in Rockford on Friday with Mayor Tom McNamara, State Sen. Steve Stadelman, and State Rep. Maurice West. The Democrats came together to celebrate the progress of the $45 billion capital plan known as Rebuild Illinois. Money from the plan is being used to improve statewide infrastructure like roads, bridges, education and broadband internet services. The governor also said that part of the money will go toward a much anticipated train project. "We're dedicating $275 million to establish passenger rail service between Rockford and Chicago." The governor was quick to credit State Sen. Stadelman with getting this project pushed forward. He said, "Senator Stadelman made this a priority. He mentioned it over and over and over again, and told me that the people of Rockford wanted it. And we're bringing it to you, Senator!" The senator, in turn, expressed appreciation for the governor. "He's no stranger to Rockford and I can't even count the number of times he's been Full Article
io Back in the Sporting Day: 1970 Goodbye Lisbon Lions, hello Quality Street Gang By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 When Celtic arrived home after their defeat by Feyenoord on May 6, 1970, everyone at Parkhead was understandably deflated, while the fans were in mourning for the lost chance of glory. Full Article
io Inside Central Station to feature the Blue Lagoon chippy in new series By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 A documentary series on Central Station will return to the BBC Scotland channel tomorrow night. Full Article
io Dennistoun veteran featured in online exhibition commemorating VE Day By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland commissioned a series of portraits of WW2 veterans as part of the national celebration. Full Article
io More than 13 million people flocked to see British Empire Exhibition in Glasgow By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:00 +0100 We take a look back into the archives and explore Glasgow's past. Full Article
io Green's Allan Young: It’s vital that we make the best decisions By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0100 STRIKING the right balance between decision making and maintaining robust scrutiny and accountability is a constant conversation at the best of times, and is ever more important during a crisis. This played out strongly at the Scottish Parliament this week, and raises important questions for our own council too. Full Article
io Glasgow soup kitchen Lights on G1 issues urgent appeal for donations By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:00 +0100 Lights On G1 are calling for donations of tinned food, washing powder and soap. Full Article
io Ash Goldie in Glasgow Clan Warrior Wall of Fame By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:13:29 +0000 ASH GOLDIE has been inducted onto Glasgow Clan’s Warrior Wall of Fame. Full Article
io Glasgow Clan turning attention to league after Challenge Cup exit By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:48:14 +0000 GLASGOW CLAN have been eliminated from the Challenge Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Sheffield Steelers last night. Full Article
io Catriona Stewart: The demise of the O2 ABC is a scandal Glasgow should avoid By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 HOW many hearts have been broken under that disco ball? Full Article
io Letters: NHS staff deserve permanent recognition - not just a clap By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 CLAPPING the NHS each week is all well and good but surely we can think of a more permanent recognition? Full Article
io Glasgow Science centre separates fact from science fiction By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:49:17 +0100 Glasgow Science Centre's Chris Banks looks at the science of Interstellar, Black Panther and Back to the Future Full Article
io Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes wants Rangers behind closed doors to ensure Europa League conclusion By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:00:00 +0100 Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has urged Uefa to allow his side to play Rangers behind closed doors - to ensure the tournament is completed this season. Full Article
io SPFL say Rangers "dossier" contains no evidence of bullying or coercion By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:37:25 +0100 THE SPFL have reacted to the "dossier of evidence" that Rangers today shared with the other 41 member clubs - and claimed it doesn't contain any proof of "corruption, bullying or coercion" by their staff. Full Article
io Rangers dossier has confused SPFL incompetence with corruption By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 SO, is it a smoking gun after all? Or is it just a damp water pistol? Full Article
io SPFL league reconstruction plans scrapped - leaving Hearts and Partick Thistle facing relegation By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:54:13 +0100 PLANS for league reconstruction have been scrapped after Ladbrokes Premiership clubs indicated there isn't enough support for the proposed changes at this time. Full Article
io Glasgow firm Remnant Kings goes into admistration resulting in job losses By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:35 +0000 DOZENS of staff have been made redundant after home furnishing store Remnant Kings went into administration. Full Article
io Glasgow University Charity Fashion Show raises thousands for Glasgow Women’s Aid By www.glasgowtimes.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 STUDENTS at Glasgow University raised thousands for Glasgow Women's Aid at the Charity Fashion Show. Full Article
io Homeless Isolation Shelter In Colorado Springs Expects Coronavirus Testing Uptick By www.krcc.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:52:48 +0000 The isolation shelter at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium for people experiencing homelessness and COVID-19 symptoms has seen around 30 people since opening April 5. At this time, it's unknown if they were positive for the new coronavirus. Jennifer Mariano, director of homeless programs with Community Health Partnership , said the location recently received COVID-19 testing supplies, and will begin testing people this week. Full Article
io Leaders Urge Community To Avoid Overcrowding County And City Parks As Coronavirus Restrictions Ease By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:54:10 +0000 As Colorado Springs and El Paso County move into a safer-at-home model in line with state guidelines that eases some novel coronavirus-related restrictions, community officials are urging people to practice social distancing when using shared greenspaces. Full Article
io Pet Food Delivery Helps The Animals Of High-Risk People In The Pikes Peak Region By www.krcc.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:52:44 +0000 Colorado Pet Pantry has 60 monthly pet food sites across the state to help pet owners access food and supplies. Executive Director Eileen Lambert said the organization's mission is even more essential as people's economic situations shift due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
io Shortening The Distance: Walsenburg Historian Reflects On The Great Depression And Today’s Pandemic By www.krcc.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:57:14 +0000 With all that's going on in the world right now, we wondered what life experience and family history might be able to tell us. As part of KRCC's Shortening the Distance project, producer Shanna Lewis got in touch with historian Carolyn Newman. She's 88 years old and has lived in the same house in Walsenburg for 60 years. Full Article
io The key to writing personal essays: pay attention By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:24:13 +0000 For the last 10 years, Karen Anderson has been writing weekly essays heard on Interlochen Public Radio. The essays are vivid, personal, and relatable. Karen takes time to notice the little details and experiences of everyday life. Full Article
io Collaboration is better than competition for Traverse City art galleries By www.interlochenpublicradio.org Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 21:53:00 +0000 In the early 1800’s, American painter Edward Hicks began painting “Peaceable Kingdom," a series of 62 paintings inspired by a verse in the book of Isaiah. The verse says, “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.” In Traverse City, two different art galleries are bringing that concept to the art world. Full Article
io City Visions: Keeping our eyes on the road towards Vision Zero By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000 What will it take to make San Francisco streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists? In 2014, the City adopted Vision Zero, an ambitious plan to end all traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2024. Full Article
io City Visions: San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim on managing a boomtown By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000 How has the city of San Francisco changed in the last decade, and what will it look like in the future? Host Ethan Elkind sits down with retiring San Francisco Planning Director John Rahaim. Full Article
io City Visions: What's on the San Francisco ballot? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000 October 28, 2019: Next Tuesday, San Francisco voters go to the polls to vote on a slate of city officials -- many of whom are running unopposed -- and ballot measures that address housing, campaign finance, e-cigarettes and taxes on Uber and Lyft rides. Full Article
io City Visions: Are sugary drinks a public health hazard? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Last week, researchers at UCSF published a study showing that a ban on sugary drinks at work has significant positive health effects, from a smaller waist size to improved insulin resistance to lower cholesterol. Full Article
io City Visions: After the blackouts: The Bay Area's energy future By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000 PG&E's decision to cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers threw the Bay Area into disarray. Yet despite the blackouts, fires still raged, with people evacuating and in some cases losing homes. Full Article
io City Visions: Are lawyers to blame for inequities in our criminal justice system? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:41:38 +0000 On tonight's show host Joseph Pace will examine the flaws in our legal system that have contributed to the mass incarceration of Americans, particularly impoverished Americans. The discussion will include San Mateo DA Steve Wagstaffe and lawyer Alec Karakatsanis, author of Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System, whose ideas often challenge our assumptions about justice, poverty, and opportunity in our country. Guests: Steve Wagstaffe, District Attorney of San Mateo County. Alec Karakatsanis, Lawyer and Author of Usual Cruelty, The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System. You can join Alec for a lunch and talk about his book on Thursday, Dec 5 from 12:30-1:30 in the Google Community Space (188 Embarcadero). Sponsored by Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights . RSVP to Producer: Wendy Holcombe Full Article
io City Visions: Therapy that's a click away By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 18:58:44 +0000 As affordable mental health care becomes harder to access, more people are downloading self-help and therapy apps to address problems as wide ranging as phobias, depression, procrastination, and anxiety. But do these apps actually work? In the brave new world of digitally delivered mental health care, will your next therapist be an algorithm? Guests: Elissa Chakoff, Clinical Implementation Manager, Recovery Record Christy Choy, Marriage and Family Therapist and Talkspace Provider C. Barr Taylor, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emeritus, Stanford University and Research Professor and Director of the Center for M2 Health at Palo Alto Universiy. Resources: Psyberguide VA App Store Full Article
io City Visions: MacArthur 'Genius' sujatha baliga on the promise of restorative justice By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:10:00 +0000 Host Ethan Elkind sits down with sujatha baliga, director of the R estorative Justice Project at Oakland-based Impact Justice. sujatha is one of recipients of the 2019 MacArthur "genius" grants and joins us to discuss her work expanding access to survivor-centered restorative justice strategies. Full Article
io City Visions: Lessons from Japanese internment camps By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 23:13:00 +0000 Host Joseph Pace and guests explore the history of discrimination against Japanese Americans and immigrants in the first half of the 20th century. What parallels can be drawn between their experiences and today’s debate over immigration and national security? Full Article
io City Visions: How do we pay for public education? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:31:56 +0000 In the 1970s, California ranked 7th out of all states in per pupil funding. Now it's 41st in the nation according to Governor Gavin Newsom. The education budget line is robust, but most Californians think it is not enough. How does the state pay for public education, K through college? Will the new Prop . 13 , a $15 billion bond measure, change the landscape? What about efforts to reform the old Prop 13 , which restricted property taxes that were used to pay for schools? Full Article
io City Visions: E.J. Dionne: How progressives and moderates can unite America By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:31:00 +0000 Will progressives and moderates feud as the country burns? Or will they unite to defeat President Trump and usher in a new era of reform? Full Article
io City Visions: Special Election Coverage By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:45:00 +0000 San Francisco heads to the polls Tuesday to choose the next Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Voters will also decide on important propositions ranging from funding renovations at City College and financing earthquake safety, to taxing vacant commercial properties. Full Article
io City Visions: ‘Fight of the Century’ celebrates 100 years of the ACLU By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:05:00 +0000 This year marks the 100th birthday of the American Civil Liberties Union, an organization dedicated to preserving the rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. Host Grace Won celebrates this historic event with the ACLU of Northern California, as well as Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman, local authors and the editors of the new book, Fight of the Century: Writers Reflect on 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases. Full Article
io City Visions: What to Read, Watch and Listen to During Shelter-in-Place By www.kalw.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000 Every day brings an avalanche of anxiety-inducing news: The spread of novel coronavirus, the reaction of the markets, the stress on the healthcare system, and the pending November elections. Singularly, each event is worrying. Collectively, it is hard to take it all in. Where can we find a moment of respite from all the news? Host Grace Won talks with a group of authors, artists and experts to hear how they are using art, music and literature to cope in these challenging times. What are you listening to, reading or watching to calm your nerves? Guests: Skye Pillsbury, Editor and Podcaster, Inside Podcasting ; Gary Shteyngart , New York Times Bestselling Author of Lake Success, Super Sad True Love Story, Little Failure; David Talbot , Author, Between Heaven and Hell: The Story of My Stroke and Season of the Witch; Founder of Salon.com; and, Martin West , Music Director and Principal Conductor, San Francisco Ballet Resources: San Francisco Shelter in Place FAQs: https://sf.gov/stay-home Full Article
io City Visions: What Makes Communities Resilient in Crisis? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:43:44 +0000 Join us for a special edition of City Visions tonight from 9-10pm. We will have a brief update on the status of COVID-19 in the Bay Area from Erin Allday, health reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. Then we will have a panel of experts discussing why some communities are especially resilient during crises and what we can learn from them. How is the Bay Area handling shelter-in-place? How is your community responding and how are you coping? How will we be changed by this experience? Host: Grace Won Producer : Wendy Holcombe Guests: Erin Allday, Health Reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle Huggy Rao , sociology professor at Stanford Business School and the Athol Bean Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at Stanford. Dr. Elissa Eppel , Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Resources: Resources to help you cope. How you can help others . Full Article
io City Visions: Pandemic Takes Toll on Local Nonprofits By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000 San Francisco Chronicle health reporter Erin Allday and UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong discuss the latest coronavirus-related news. In the second half of the program, a panel of nonprofit leaders explore how COVID-19 is impacting local nonprofits. How can you help -- from home? Full Article
io City Visions: Schools Navigate Remote Learning; Novelist Vanessa Hua on Finding Joy in a Pandemic By www.kalw.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:37:00 +0000 Schools are closed, and Zoom is the new classroom for thousands of Bay Area students. We'll discuss how local school districts are handling distance learning, get tips from teachers and hear about what we can do to create equitable learning experiences for all. We'll also get a update on the lastest local pandemic developments and hear a specially composed reflection on life in the coronavirus era by Bay Area novelist Vanessa Hua. And we want to hear from you. Call us during the show with your questions and experiences: 866-798-TALK or send an email anytime to cityvisions@kalw.org . Wednesday, April 15 at 9 PM. Guests : Erin Allday , health reporter, San Francisco Chronicle Peter Chin-Hong , professor of medicine and infectious diseases specialist, UCSF JC Farr , principal, Tamalpais High School in Marin County Lisa Kelly , 6th grade English teacher at the Life Academy in Oakland Jill Tucker, K-12 education reporter, San Francisco Chronicle Vanessa Hua , novelist whose books include Full Article
io City Visions: Author Bonnie Tsui and Why We Swim By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:24:06 +0000 Described as "a love letter to water," Berkeley author Bonnie Tsui's new book "Why We Swim" takes a deep dive into the history, science and pleasures of swimming and its impact on her life. Full Article
io City Visions: What Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Mean For Our Mental Health? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:00 +0000 Is COVID-19 impacting your mental health? You're not alone. Host Grace Won speaks to healthcare professionals about strategies to combat loneliness, anxiety and depression during this pandemic. Full Article
io Domestic Violence Prevention By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:39:22 +0000 Prevent domestic violence with the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Host Jeffrey Hayden welcomes Lauren Zorfas and Melissa Gibbs. Ms Zorfas practices Family Law at ADZ Law, LLP, San Mateo (www.adzlaw.com). She is formerly Family Law Facilitator for the San Mateo County Superior Court. Ms Gibbs is Manager of Legal Services at CORA, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, in San Mateo (www.corasupport.org). Questions for Lauren and Melissa? Please call Your Legal Rights toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
io Workers' Compensation A to Z By www.kalw.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:54:54 +0000 Host Jeff Hayden welcomes Robert Wyman and Jason Marcus, Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. Questions for Robert and Jason? Please call Your Legal Rights toll-free 866-798-8255. Full Article
io 'Shelter In Place' Has Increased Domestic Violence Calls. What Support Is Available? By www.kalw.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:58:07 +0000 On this edition of Your Call, we’re hearing how people experiencing domestic violence are receiving support while sheltering at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Organizations around the globe are seeing an increase in domestic violence calls. Full Article
io Media Roundtable: The COVID-19 Outbreak In Ciudad Juárez Factories & The Paycheck Protection Program By www.kalw.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:04 +0000 On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, factory workers in Ciudad Juarez are protesting to demand the closure of assembly plants along the US-Mexico border. Many are still open despite the growing coronavirus death toll among the workers. Full Article