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Republicans hope for a House majority as Congress returns to session

Congress returns this week. Republicans are hopeful they will maintain their House majority in the next Congress. In the Senate, Republicans will choose the next majority leader.




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With Democratic Senator Jon Tester's loss in Montana, Republicans take full control

Montana not only went enthusiastically for Trump for a third time, but took the last statewide seat held by a Democrat. Senator Jon Tester's defeat caps a years-long quest to erase purple from Montana's map.




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Albania proposes plans to create a new, Vatican-like state

Albania's Prime Minister wants to give a state and nationhood -- similar to the Vatican in Italy -- to a Muslim minority within the country.




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Dozens of Israelis taken captive by Hamas more than a year ago are still being held

How do family members keep hope alive of one day reuniting with their loved ones? NPR's Michel Martin talks Yarden Gonen, whose sister Romi was taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.




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Trump is back: how Biden will tweak his 'America's back' message at APEC and the G20

President Biden used to tell world leaders "America is back," implying the Trump era's go-it-alone ethos was a one-term blip. But Biden needs a new line for this week's APEC and G20 summits.




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The long and complicated — and expensive — effort to replace lead lines in the U.S.

Cincinnati's public water utility is on a years-long effort to replace its lead service lines. They began in 2016 following the crisis in Flint, Michigan.




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A rainforest in Africa aims to reverse damage after years of conflict and neglect

A unique wilderness in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being revived and preserved for future generations.




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Artspeak Radio with David Tomas Martinez, Poppy Di Candelo, and Michael Baxley

Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd talks with David Tomas Martinez, Poppy Di […]

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American Routes – Piedmont Blues with Jontavious Willis & Andrew Alli and The Stooges Brass Band Live from New Orleans

We’re digging into the Piedmont blues, a rich style that mixes ragtime, old-time country music, jazz, gospel, hollers, and historic popular songs. A conversation and music with two younger players […]

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Teresa Ghilarducci: Is Your Employer Selling Off Your Pension? and HELU, Higher Education Labor United

Pension expert Teresa Ghilarducci returns to the Heartland Labor Forum this week to explain how some corporations are selling off workers’ pension plans and putting them at risk. Find out […]

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Thom Hartmann on The Hidden History of the American Dream

Thom Hartmann discusses his new book, The Hidden History of the American Dream: The demise of the middle class — and how to rescue our future, with Radio Active Magazine […]

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HOW CAN YOUR CITY MEET THEIR CLIMATE GOALS? BUILD AND USE SOLAR!

Thanks for listening to EcoRadio KC! We bring you vital information underserved or ignored by mainstream media. We are supported by listeners who share our mission. EcoRadio KC is glad […]

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CALL DOCTOR LOVE FOR ALL; THE MEANING OF UHURU IS FREEDOM

Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality.  We want to dispel misconceptions created by […]

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Where Does the Labor Movement Go from Here? and Labor Leader Series: CWA Local 6327’s Tanya Holmes

It’s been a year since veteran labor strategists Rand Wilson and Pete Olney discussed the chances of a “labor movement moment” on the Heartland Labor Forum. This week we’ll ask […]

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