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Rep. Darrell Issa's raucous town halls, and the rise of Indivisible
Rep. Darrell Issa held two town hall meetings Saturday in Oceanside, where constituents asked about replacing Obamacare, the administration’s ties to Russia, climate change, and immigration. More than 100 protesters showed up, some who are linked to Indivisible.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPhoto by Jenny Hamel
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6 storiesHealth care concerns, protests at California Rep. Issa's town halls
Congressman Darrell Issa held two town hall meetings on Saturday in Oceanside, where there were 1000 attendees and more than 100 protesters. Issa faced a lot of questions about replacing Obamacare, the administration’s ties to Russia, and the future of climate policies and immigration. Pictures courtesy of Jenny Hamel
Read the story7 minIndivisible: The left's version of the Tea Party?
Indivisible is a startup political group that has been driving attendance at town halls across the nation. We learn more about the group.
Read the story5 minWhat's driving the growth of the Democratic Socialists of America?
The DSA has tripled its membership over the last year. Members rallied during last week’s women’s strike. They protested Eric Garcetti’s mayoral victory, demanding the mayor take a stronger stance against deportation.
Read the story8 minHow an obscure French novel influences Steve Bannon
“The Camp of the Saints” was first published in 1973, and it predicts the end of Western civilization when hordes of Indians and other dark-skinned people invade. Breitbart and President Trump’s advisor Steve Bannon cite it.
Read the story10 minKCRW's favorite bands at SXSW 2017
SXSW kicks off today in Austin. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the music, film and interactive festival. More than 2000 bands will perform. KCRW highlights a few of them.
Read the story14 minCut off from California, Big Sur residents depend on airlifted food
While Highway 1 is expected to reopen later this week, a bridge connecting the northern and southern parts of Big Sur could be out for the rest of the year. What will this mean for the upcoming tourist season and for the people who survive on that money?
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