Behind the Mixed Signals in U.S.–China Education Ties | Joshua Philipp
American universities are known for their openness to global collaboration. But some partnerships may carry more than academic goals. In this episode, investigative journalist Joshua Philipp looks at ...
28 Jun 202551min
Why Is the Solar Industry in California on the Brink of Collapse? | Johnny Graham
California has long been a testing ground for clean energy solutions like rooftop solar. State and local leaders promoted adoption to cut emissions and lower long-term costs. But recent policy shifts ...
25 Jun 202539min
Meet the Pharmacist Whose Personalized Medicine Reaches 18 Countries | Dr. Nayan Patel
As California pushes health care innovation, working through a system not built for individual care can be limiting. That challenge led pharmacist Nayan Patel to develop tailored treatments now helpin...
24 Jun 202546min
California Is About to Lose 20% of Its Gas Supply—What Happens Next?
As California continues investing in clean energy, the gradual decline of in-state refineries is drawing attention. In this episode, a panel explores how this shift could influence long-term energy re...
22 Jun 20251h 38min
California Moves Closer to Mass Production of Lithium, but Local Concerns Grow | Michael McKibben
A significant lithium resource, among the largest identified in the U.S., is gaining national attention as California works to secure more of its own battery material supply. In this episode, we explo...
21 Jun 202553min
What Makes Building Housing So Complicated in California? | Tia Patterson
In California, the cost of building affordable housing keeps climbing, with some units nearing $1 million to construct. At the same time, older developments are at risk of falling out of affordability...
18 Jun 202548min
Could Reusing 39,000 Idle Oil Wells Impact California’s Power Grid? | Bill Bartling
California has more than 39,000 idle oil wells, many of which pose environmental and financial risks if left unaddressed. While often treated as a burden, former state energy regulator Bill Bartling s...
14 Jun 202542min
California’s Bonus ADU Program Allows Apartment Buildings in Backyards | Geoff Hueter | Danna Givot | Dennis Robinson
California is expanding a policy that lets homeowners build multiple ADUs on single-family lots, in some cases adding dozens of units where one home once stood. Officials say it’s a step toward easing...
11 Jun 202541min
