New ‘shutdown’? 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

PROGRAM #11037 12:00 PM PT 

New ‘shutdown’? 

Budget negotiations collapsed following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents, igniting sharp opposition to additional DHS funding and ICE practices. Senate Democrats have reached a deal with Republicans and the White House to fund the government while they negotiate restrictions to the activity of immigration agents. Will Republicans accept a budget that excludes DHS? Could the government partially shut down? If so, how severely might this impact the economy?

Guests: TBA.

Family finances are under strain. While President Trump insists the economy is strong, a community survey reveals a different reality: most people feel financially worse off than they did last year. Families are sharing meals, parents face tough choices to keep food on the table, and neighbors fill gaps left by failing systems. How do current policies affect the most vulnerable? What problems are deepening under this administration? How have community lives been disrupted over the past year?

Guests: TBA.

“Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water. The city of Fresno is suing several companies over contamination of its drinking water system by toxic substances known as “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. Fresno, like Dallas, Texas, is ranked among the most contaminated cities in the nation by these chemicals. At the same time, a groundbreaking U.S. study links PFAS in drinking water to cancer incidence. This report examines PFAS, the lawsuits, and the latest scientific findings.

Guests: TBA.

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