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For a while, Florida has been seen as a swing state. But in this last election cycle, Republicans won – big. Is Florida still in play for Democrats? Or is it no longer a swing state?
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Is Florida Still a Swing State? For a while, Florida has been seen as a swing state. But in this last election cycle, Republicans won – big. Is Florida still in play for Democrats? Or is it no longer a swing state?
9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Ramadan a Time to Fast; But Also a Time to Celebrate FoodDuring Ramadan, observant Muslims who are able to fast from sunrise to sunset, eating and drinking nothing. It is not a surprise then that food takes on a special, and often celebratory, meaning during this month-long spiritual reset. And in the Bay Area, the food prepared during Ramadan, whether it’s suhoor, the pre-sunrise meal before the fast begins or iftar, the meal eaten to break the fast, reflects the diversity of the Muslim diaspora itself. On the next “All You Can Eat,” our series on Bay Area food cultures, we’ll talk with restaurateurs about how they mark this time, how they breakfast and what it’s like to keep your restaurant open until the early morning hours for a meal that goes from dusk to dawn. What is your Ramadan tradition and how does the holiday change your relationship with food?
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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In Transit: Self-Driving Taxis and Trucks Take the WheelIn San Francisco, self-driving taxis with no human operator are accelerating around city streets day and night. Google-owned Waymo expanded to Los Angeles last month, and General Motors’ Cruise has applied to widen its testing to cities across California. There’s a magic to seeing a steering wheel turn on its own, and many in the transit world are excited about the benefits autonomous vehicles could bring. But truck and taxi drivers have concerns. We’ll learn about the latest self-driving technology, how it’s being legislated and what will drive its future.
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Looking at AR-15’s PopularityA closer look at why rifles like the AR-15 are so popular in the U.S. Also, Black women die at a disproportionate rate, during and after pregnancy. You'll hear about a new campaign to raise awareness about Black maternal health.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
All Things Considered
Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, the program presents two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features. A one-hour edition of the program is produced on the weekend.
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US Business in VietnamThe evolution of U.S. business in Vietnam. Fifty years ago, Hanoi was the enemy. Today, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a top U.S. trading partner. The World’s story from Hanoi.
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