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Environmental investigative reporter for Reveal
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Tom Knudson
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FROM Tom Knudson
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Hidden Records of California’s Wells Agriculture in California accounts for 80% of water use in the state, but some of that water is hidden from the public. Under an obscure law, farmers do not need to disclose where they dig wells or how much water the wells provide. What’s at stake?
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Second Opinion
It is time to expand and defend our lane for the public’s good. Its been way too long that we have lacked research and data to help end gun violence. The medical profession feels strongly that it’s time to move this to the center stage.
Bookworm
Brian Phillips: Impossible Owls The restless imagination of Brian Phillips brings lyrical essays to a narrative border in his debut book, Impossible Owls.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Cramped shelters, illnesses, few resources: Camp Fire evacuees feel the strain Resources to help the tens of thousands of Camp Fire evacuees are strapped. Shelters are overcrowded. Hotels are at capacity. People are living in tents. A stomach illness resembling norovirus is spreading. Now weather forecasters are predicting heavy rain this week, which could worsen the situation.
Don't @ Me with Justin Simien
The Collaborators with Peter Farrelly and Kris Bowers Justin is joined by Green Book director and writer, Peter Farrelly, and Kris Bowers, the film’s composer. They discuss the "white savior" trap films like this often fall into, the steps Peter took to avoid it, how Kris created the score, and the talents of the film’s stars Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen.