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How Will the Presidential Race Play Out in California?
A new poll from USC shows it’s a close race forDemocrats and Republicans in California’s primary race, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump leading. We also hear from a man in Canada who’s leading an effort to lure disillusioned Americans to an island in Nova Scotia.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenA new poll from USC shows it’s a close race for Democrats and Republicans in California’s primary race, with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump leading.
We also hear from a man in Canada who’s leading an effort to lure disillusioned Americans to an island in Nova Scotia.
In our Monday TV roundup, our critic talks about the disturbing trend of television shows killing off lesbian characters.
Then, part one of a three-part series about peacemakers of South Los Angeles.
And Oculus Rift is now making virtual reality accessible to the general public.
In this episode
5 storiesTrump and Clinton Lead in California
It’s a close race for Democrats and Republicans in California’s primary race, according to a new poll from USC. Hillary Clinton leads 45 to 37 percent over Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump is up just 37 to 30 percent over Ted Cruz. However, there are some surprises buried in the data.
Read the story11 minAre You Moving to Canada?
If you’re appalled at the idea of a Trump presidency, there’s a solution: Move to Canada. One town in particular will welcome you, Cape Breton. It’s an island in Nova Scotia. Rob Calabrese, a radio DJ at the station 101.9 The Giant is leading the campaign to welcome Americans. It started as a joke, but now he’s gotten serious.
Read the story7 minTV Roundup
Spoiler alert! The creator of a cult favorite TV show has apologized to fans for killing off a character. Lexa, a popular lesbian character on The 100 on the CW, was killed earlier this month just after she consummated her relationship with series lead character Clarke.
Read the story9 min'Peacemakers' Part I: The Cop
This week we're going to tell you about three people who have a common goal. They're peacemakers: A cop, a former gang member and an activist. All of them are working to stop gang-related violence in South L.A. But the ways they make peace in their neighborhoods are different. “Peacemakers” is a three-part series by reporter David Weinberg.
Read the story13 minHere Comes Oculus Rift
The first Oculus Rift Virtual Reality systems are shipping out today, which means that in the upcoming days and weeks, consumers will be able to tune out the election by donning a headset and tune into outer space, or Pari, or any number of virtual worlds. Now that virtual reality is readily accessible to the public, where’s it headed?
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