California Forever Faces Another Setback, and Remembering Dolly Parton
Summary
This episode covers a judge’s likely denial of a petition to alter Bay Area transit ballot language and a fatal San Jose police shootout linked to armed robberies. It also details the Solano County Board’s rejection of legislation to streamline a billionaire-backed shipbuilding project. Finally, experts discuss Dolly Parton’s legacy, highlighting her songwriting, philanthropy, and enduring impact on diverse communities following her death.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor messages
Judge denies petition to change ballot wording
San Jose shootout leaves suspect dead, officer injured
Solano County kills bill for billionaire-backed shipyard
Forum intro: Dolly Parton's death and legacy
Guests react to Dolly Parton's passing
Lydia Hamersley on Dolly as an unlikely angel
Jacob Stensberg on Dolly's queer anthem 'Coat of Many Colors'
Listener reflection and the meaning of 'Songteller'
Analysis of Dolly's song themes and storytelling
Outro and credits
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