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May 29, 2020
Salons And Barbershops Are Reopening In Northern California, With Different View Toward Wearing Masks
The COVID-19 hairdo will soon be a thing of the past for people in many California counties. But how some salons and barber shops reopen in Sacramento could look different than in nearby counties.
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May 29, 2020
Trump Set To Discuss Response To China's Grab Of Hong Kong
The White House has scheduled a press conference for Friday afternoon following administration criticism of Beijing's assertion of power. Watch President Trump's remarks live.
‘Counties Decide’: Local Governments In Driver’s Seat As California Businesses Reopen, Newsom Says
“We put out the guide, the counties decide when,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said of modifying the state’s stay-at-home order.
May 29, 2020
George Floyd's Arresting Officer Charged With 3rd-Degree Murder, Manslaughter
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer who planted a knee on the black man's neck, has been detained by state officials. For days, a video of the arrest has elicited fury across the country.
May 29, 2020
'The Sheer Volume' Is Hard To Capture: Unemployment In Nevada Soars To Historic High
Nearly 41% of jobs in the state's food and accommodation industry have been lost. The overall levels are comparable to the Great Depression, says David Schmidt, a state economist.
May 29, 2020
Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright Shares Her Perspective On International Politics With CapRadio’s Donna Apidone
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright talked with CapRadio's Donna Apidone about her life, her career and the United States’ place on the international stage as part of an event hosted by the Sacramento Public Library on May 13.
Distant Desk Dispatch: Our Favorite Tiny Desk Entries Of 2020
Modern Music Director Nick Brunner gathered a panel of Sacramento music fans to highlight their favorite local Tiny Desk Contestants. Full bands to duos, hip-hop to classical, here are a few groups to enjoy while you're at least six feet apart.
May 28, 2020
Watch: In State Of The City Address, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Says No Layoffs In Budget
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs presented his speech online from the Haggin Museum due to the pandemic. The mayor said while many cities may be tightening their belt, Stockton and its budget are in good shape.
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Lassen County Rescinds Reopening After COVID-19 Case Counts Rise
After reporting its first five confirmed COVID-19 cases in less than a week, Lassen County is rescinding its move to an expanded stage of the state's reopening. Meanwhile, Sonoma County is also slowing the rate it is allowing businesses to start up.
May 28, 2020
The Stress Of COVID-19 Is Shifting Our Habits. How Has Your Drug And Alcohol Use Changed?
With all the stress generated by coronavirus, some people are picking up (or falling back on) unhealthy drug and alcohol habits. We’d like to hear about how your habits have changed.
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Coronavirus FAQs: Is It Safer To Fly Or Drive? Is Air Conditioning A Threat?
May 30, 2020
They're not exactly easy questions to answer. In the first case, you must consider motel cleaning regimens and the hazards of driving vs. the risk of sitting next to a sneezy air traveler.
2020 Election: Secure Your Vote
As More Americans Prepare To Vote By Mail, Postal Service Faces Big Challenges
May 30, 2020
From Trump's tweets to funding issues, the U.S. Postal Service is under pressure as voters are set to turn increasingly toward mail-in ballots during the coronavirus pandemic.
KCUR-FM | Politics
GOP Fears Loss Of Reliable Senate Seat Amid Fractious Kansas Primary
May 30, 2020
The party has held both Senate seats in the state since the Great Depression, but ahead of a Monday deadline Republicans aren't confident that any of the candidates are assured of winning in November.
WAMU-FM | The Coronavirus Crisis
'I Find Myself Very Seriously Feeling Hollow': Documenting A Pandemic Experience
May 30, 2020
As the coronavirus sweeps the nation, 85-year-old Margaret Sullivan watches and records the changes from inside her retirement home in Virginia.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Among The 1st To Get A Polio Vaccine, Peter Salk Says Don't Rush A COVID-19 Shot
May 30, 2020
When he was 9 years old, Salk was inoculated by the polio vaccine developed by his father, Dr. Jonas Salk. Today, he is an optimistic about a COVID-19 vaccine but offers a warning.
Are You There God? It's Me, Juanita
Say 'Hello, Neighbor' To This Charming Picture Book About Mister Rogers
May 30, 2020
Our kids' books columnist reports that amidst the messes and fights that result from kids in lockdown, Matthew Cordell's gentle new picture book biography of Mister Rogers has the power to soothe.
Shots - Health News
What Do Coronavirus Racial Disparities Look Like State By State?
May 30, 2020
With race and ethnicity known for nearly half of cases and 90% of deaths, there's no ignoring the fact that the disease hits some groups harder. NPR analyzed these disparities around the country.
Tiny Desk
Lara Downes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
May 30, 2020
Watch the pianist reimagine old spirituals and songs of freedom that continue to resonate in new ways.
National
At Least 1 Killed Amid Nationwide Protests Over George Floyd's Death
May 29, 2020
Americans continued to express their grief and outrage in demonstrations across the country, with violence emerging in some cities. A 19-year-old man was killed during Friday's protests in Detroit.
The National Conversation With All Things Considered
Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: What We've Learned And What's Next
May 29, 2020
On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we'll revisit some of your most common questions. We'll also talk about what we've learned about the coronavirus so far, and what's likely to come next.
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Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs State Of The City / Reforestation Efforts During COVID-19 / Tiny Desk Update, ‘Socially Distant Saturday’
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs joins the show ahead of his state of the city speech during the time of COVID-19. We get a progress report on forestry work and reseeding in California. Plus ‘Socially Distant Saturday’ with CapRadio’s Nick Brunner.
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