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Prop. 8 in Federal Court

Does Proposition 8 violate the U.S. Constitution? We're at the trial with ongoing coverage on the radio and on our blog.

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Examining how California is responding to climate change.

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An inside look into the people and politics of state government.

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Taking on the health care issues that matter to Californians.

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Exploring the future of manufacturing jobs in California.

Weekend of August 4-6, 2006

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Two Views on Prison Reform

Governor Schwarzenegger has called a special session of the legislature to deal with prison overcrowding. The state's 33 prisons now have twice as many inmates as they were designed to hold. The governor is asking lawmakers to approve nearly $6 billion in bonds to build two new prisons and expand existing ones. He also wants to create 10 "re-entry" facilities in the community where inmates can get counseling before they're released. Guests: James Tilton, acting secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Robert Weisberg, Stanford law professor, directs the university's Criminal Justice Center.Reporter: Carolyn Crane


Music Bridge #1: "Dime Grind Palace" by Sex Mob, from "Dime Grind Palace" (RopeADope)

Local Food in Small Towns

For small and organic farmers, the San Francisco Bay Area is a pretty good place to be. There are lots of farmers' markets, restaurants that pride themselves on serving local and organic food, and plenty of people who think buying local produce makes sense. It's another story in the far-flung towns across rural Northern California, where it's harder for small farms to make it. But recently, groups of farmers and consumers have begun finding ways to fuel local economies with local food.


Book Review: "Blithe Tomato"

Local food and the farmers who grow it are at the center of Mike Madison's new book of essays, "Blithe Tomato." Jordan Rosenfeld has a review.


Music Bridge #2: "Weather Shy" by Yo La Tengo, from "Prisoners of Love" (Matador)

Hookah Bars Defy Anti-Smoking Laws

Smoking tobacco through a water pipe has long been a tradition in many Middle Eastern countries. And now, hookah smoking is catching on in the United States, especially among young people. Recently, dozens of hookah bars have cropped up throughout California, despite the state's anti-smoking laws. And that has some tobacco control advocates smoking.Reporter: Kenny Goldberg


A Different Kind of Piano Bar

The piano bar may bring up images of a tuxedo-wearing gentleman making small talk in between songs and cocktails. But a very different kind of act can be found at the Alley, a casual blue-collar piano bar in the modest retail district of Grand Avenue in Oakland.


End Music: "Action" by Wynton Kelly, from "Piano" (Riverside)

 

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