Journalist Gil Duran Says 'Nerd Reich' on the Rise, Inside a Push to Bring Back California's Native Ecosystem
Summary
This episode covers Oakland’s successful automated speed camera program and a rare juvenile-to-adult court transfer in San Francisco. It features journalist Gil Duran discussing his book on Silicon Valley’s political influence and the rise of "tech fascism." Additionally, the California Report addresses Ukrainian TPS fears, heat access disparities, and forest conservation efforts involving goats to remove invasive species.
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Oakland's automated speed cameras reduce speeding by 70%
First juvenile-to-adult court transfer in CA in over a decade
Silicon Valley's influence on politics and 'tech fascism'
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Ukrainians in US face uncertainty over Temporary Protected Status
Rising heat and lack of AC access in California homes
Newsom fights Trump admin's plan to scrap roadless rule
Using goats to remove invasive plants and restore ecosystems
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