Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda Devin Dedeaux. Be sure to listen to the special Quick Hits segment at the end. Sit back and listen well. Happy Holidays.

1st Segment (02:08)

• Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration
• Senators demand USDA move more swiftly to prevent theft of grocery funds from low-income families
• North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
• Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
• Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards
• Before the Break: House Dems urge Biden to sign ERA

2nd Segment (37:40)

• Texas sues New York doctor accused of posting abortion pills
• Trump girds for battle with Democrats, Supreme Court over birthright citizenship
• Congress’s deal to prevent government shutdown blocked
• Outgoing Washington governor suggests ‘wealth tax’ to avoid cuts to education and police
• Before the Break: Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

Quick Hits: (01:21:05)

• Oregon city asks locals to stop putting googly eyes on sculptures
• Tuna melt 'stinking up' plane prompts fellow passenger's viral video
• Realtor accused of being a home-wrecker for spreading holiday cheer
• Mattel sued over porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
• Iceland’s Cucumber Crisis
• Food fight erupts as woman claims family spiked her vegetarian meals with meat, social media reacts

Announcements: (1:52:05)

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment: (00:39)

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term

2025 will start with a 3.5% pay raise for Pennsylvania’s governor, lawmakers and judges

Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: ‘20 million acts of hope’

Innovative program aims to increase child care options and pull women into the workforce

Texas schools can now teach Bible-based reading lessons

Before the Break: Scientist uncover fossilized footprints of early humans living together

2nd Segment: (25:31)

Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies

Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students

Retailers tell consumers that Trump tariffs are a reason to shop now

Flavored Vape Products Dispute Goes Before US Supreme Court

Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?

Before the Break: University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Final Message: (47:28)

Pilot in Alaska air drops turkeys for residents in remote homes who can't run out to a grocery store

Announcements: (54:26)

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