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Wednesday Morning News Fix

Sep 2, 2026 · 8m

Summary

This KQED episode covers a Ninth Circuit ruling allowing asylum for immigrants entering outside ports of entry, despite new federal hurdles. It reports on a collapsed state deal regarding wildfire liability for utilities and rising San Francisco evictions prompting new tenant protections. Additionally, the broadcast details Kaiser nurse protests over staffing and AI, and a surge in sea lion poisonings linked to El Niño.

Topics discussed

Intro: Oakland store giving away free items Morning headlines introduction Court bans denying asylum to immigrants Wildfire victim compensation deal collapses SF evictions up; new tenant protection bill Kaiser nurses protest staffing and AI Sea lion poisonings surge along coast Sign off and production credits
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