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This Los Angeles incubator wants to jumpstart the green economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Sep 15, 2017
At the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, companies have access to mentors and laser cutters, too.
LA Cleantech Incubator's Advanced Prototyping Center.
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San Diego Mayor on the impact of NAFTA and Congressional action on DACA

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Sep 11, 2017
Republican Mayor Kevin Faulconer on the importance of Congressional action for DACA and how NAFTA has meant billions for San Diego.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.
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Ronald D. Moore on writing sci-fi amidst cultural "turmoil"

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Sep 8, 2017
The genre allows him to discuss controversial topics in a non-threatening way, he says.
Writer-producer Ronald D. Moore's latest stint is with the time-traveling "Outlander." His earlier work includes "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the reboot of "Battlestar Galactica." Above, Moore speaks at a 2015 Comic-Con panel in San Diego, California.
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Weather Economy

Full recovery from Harvey could take years

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Aug 29, 2017
Former FEMA administrator Craig Fugate talks about what recovery from a flooding event of this size looks like.
People make their way out of a flooded neighborhood after it was inundated with rain water following Hurricane Harvey on August 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. 
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Cloudflare's CEO wants to talk about who censors the internet

by Kai Ryssdal , Robert Garrova and Emily Henderson
Aug 22, 2017
Matthew Prince terminated the account of extremist website The Daily Stormer, but he's still worried about censorship.
Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, says the company has tried to be neutral.
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My Economy

How NAFTA negotiations might affect the tequila business

by Robert Garrova
Aug 15, 2017
Javier Martinez, CEO of Martinez Brands, said NAFTA negotiators need to be "firm" in discussions.
Patron Distillery employees put labels and check bottles of tequila during the process of production in Atotonilco, Jalisco State, Mexico.
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An ode to network TV with the creator of "This Is Us"

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Aug 14, 2017
"We've got to take advantage of the moment," Dan Fogelman says about the Emmy-nominated show.
"This Is Us" cast and creator speak during the NBCUniversal portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in August. Top row, from left: Actors Chris Sullivan, Susan Kelechi Watson, Ron Cephas Jones. Bottom row, from left: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, executive producer/showrunner Dan Fogelman, and actors Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, and Justin Hartley.
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My Economy

Treating wastewater at the bottom of the world

by Robert Garrova
Aug 8, 2017
"Just like the children's book 'Everyone Poops,' it's definitely the ultimate in job security."
Jeanne Sabin riding snowmobiles on Ross Island. 
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Ahead of the controversial election, the scene in Venezuela is chaotic

by Kai Ryssdal , Emily Henderson and Robert Garrova
Jul 28, 2017
There’s an election in Venezuela this Sunday that’s bringing the years of political and economic crisis to a head. Venezuela has suffered through general strikes and economic downturn, with skyrocketing inflation rates. And more than 100 people have been killed in violence related to political protests since April. Now President Nicolas Maduro wants to elect a new national […]
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My Economy

A scientist worries about a climate "hostile to science and the truth"

by Maria Hollenhorst and Robert Garrova
Jul 25, 2017
Government funding has been pretty reliable — up until now, the Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher says.
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