What can a tornado teach us about kindness?
One evening in May of 2011, tornado sirens went off in a small Missouri city called Joplin. Thousands of homes were destroyed in the tornado, about a third of the town’s 50,000 residents were displaced and around 160 people died. And in the months following the tornado, the town became known not ju…
The Uncommon Quilts of Joe Cunningham
Quilting, which is so often treated as a “domestic” art or folk art, is a serious craft— and a serious business. Today’s featured story profiles a master artisan who has been part of the modern quilting movement for more than four decades.
The Uncommon Quilts of Joe Cunningham" was written and narr…
Bats, Birds and Planes: Stories from California's Skies
Outside Sacramento, California's Largest Urban Bat Colony Takes Flight
Thousands of drivers cross a bridge to Sacramento every day, with no idea what lurks beneath them: a quarter-million Mexican free-tailed bats. Each summer at sunset, they burst out in swirling formation, drawing crowds to guide…
A Man on an Unusual Mission: Bringing the Alphorn Back to France
Inside a former silk weaver’s workshop in Lyon, France, a carpenter and trained musician is breathing new life into an instrument that was on the brink of extinction in his country: the alphorn.
In today’s episode, we’ll hear about this modern-day maker of the alphorn, which was used for centuries…
Prop 4: Public Financing For Political Campaigns
Proposition 4 on the California 2026 ballot would repeal an earlier statewide ban on public financing programs. It would open the door for state and local governments to set up public financing programs for election campaigns. Candidates would have to meet certain eligibility criteria and agree to …
Prop 4: Allows Public Financing for Political Campaigns
If you want to get elected in this state, it's no secret that you'll need to raise money — in some cases, a lot of money. This could put candidates who don't come from wealthy backgrounds at a disadvantage.
California currently bans public funding for political campaign expenses. Prop. 4 would re…
Prop 39: Requires Voters Show ID to Cast A Ballot
In California, you have to show identification when you register to vote, but not when you cast your ballot.
Prop 39, which is supported by California Republicans and opposed by California Democrats, would change that. If passed, citizens would have to present a government-issued ID when voting i…
Prop 39: Requires Voters Show ID to Cast A Ballot
Proposition 39 on the 2026 California ballot would require voters to show a valid ID when casting their ballot. Currently, voters have to show ID to register to vote, but not at the ballot box.
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Prop 40: One-Time Wealth Tax on Billionaires
Proposition 40 is a one-time 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires. If passed, 90% of the revenue would go to healthcare, while the other 10% would help fund public education and food assistance programs.
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Inside Khari Baoli: India’s—and Asia’s—Largest Spice Market
India is home to Asia’s largest spice market… the Khari Baoli in the heart of Old Delhi. Strolling through the market is like viewing culinary history through a kaleidoscope. In today’s episode, writer Laura Fraser offers a glimpse into the spice market that has shaped regional—and global—culture. …
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