Are We In a Healthy Economy? Why Are So Many Falling Off the Cliff?

Briefings

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The Latino Vote: Profiling America’s Changing Electorate – 2026 Midterms

Latino voters are emerging as a key swing bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms, reshaping America’s electorate as economic concerns, immigration enforcement, and political uncertainty drive shifting allegiances nationwide.
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Super El Niño and its Impact on Our Weather – In California and Across the U.S.

Climate scientist Daniel Swain will be a special guest of this week's Friday Zoom news briefing to explain what is shaping up to be an historic El Nino that he predicts will change weather patterns across California and the U.S.

News Stories

Saving ‘Sinbad’s Voyage’

Muralist Mokhtar Paki describes his work Sinbad Voyage as a "love letter" to Berkeley and an homage to immigrants. The mural was defaced late last month.

Sikh Truckers Continue to Face Harassment, Hate on the Road

For Sikh truck drivers, the challenges of the job — long hours and isolation — are compounded by rising discrimination and physical attacks.

Was Live Friday, Jan 19, 2024

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Event Overview

Consumers in the US have faced more than two years of record level gas and grocery prices. The costs of housing – both for renters and buyers – have been unstable, with rising mortgage rates that peaked at almost 8% last fall.

Speakers this week will discuss what’s ahead for 2024, and how an unstable economy impacts its most vulnerable residents.

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