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Politics have grown increasingly divisive in recent years, and that is making people more depressed. So, how can we manage in this modern society as informed citizens? On today’s show, UC Merced political scientist Christopher Ojeda discusses his book “The Sad Citizen: How Politics Is Depressing And Why It Matters.”

Workers at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino went on strike earlier this month to demand fairer wages and benefits. Workers have been doing their job without a new union contract, which expired late last year. We speak with an employee who tells us what the workers want management to know.Plus, the latest news headlines: What experts say about “dark money” in Fresno politics; and new data shows employment rates for UC graduates.

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes spending reforms on immigration, taxes and — most notably — healthcare. Billions of dollars will be cut from Medicare and Medicaid. KVPR’s Rachel Livinal discusses how these changes will impact healthcare in the San Joaquin Valley.

John C. Fremont got lucky when he mistakenly purchased the Las Mariposas ranch.

Five Planned Parenthood facilities, including one in Madera, recently closed their doors in California. It stems from a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which halts Medicaid payments to abortion providers. We speak to Andrew Adams of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which has facilities in the San Joaquin Valley, to find out how the cuts could impact services. Plus, the latest news headlines: A woman’s body is found in Sequoia National Park after months of searching; and more California students are attending UCs.

An unassuming building in Fresno is showcasing the city’s large Armenian enclave. On today’s episode, KVPR producer Jonathan Linden and host Elizabeth Arakelian visit the Armenian Museum of Fresno, where Elizabeth learns a little more about her roots. They speak with the museum’s director, Varoujan Der Simonian, and Photographer Robby Antoyan, whose exhibition “Fresno Armenians: 50 Years Ago” is on display. Plus, the latest news headlines: Republican Congressman David Valadao pushes back on Gov. Newsom’s redistricting fight, and a judge blocks defunding of Planned Parenthood.

The last grizzly bear in California was seen in the 1920s in Sequoia National Park.

President Trump’s signature spending bill, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes historic funding for military and immigration enforcement. But it also includes cuts to social spending on things such as food assistance and healthcare. How will that impact food access? In this episode, we speak with the Central California Food Bank CEO. Plus, the latest news headlines: A Valley congressman is supporting a new immigration reform bill; and why there’s leadership turmoil in California City.

Large employers in California now have to cover fertility care for policyholders, including IVF. But lawmakers have delayed the coverage, potentially leaving families trying to conceive in a lurch. We speak to freelance journalist Sarah Kwon about what this means for a Central Valley family. Plus, the latest news headlines: Attorney General Rob Bonta responds to military presence at Los Angeles park; and a former employee speaks out about a suicide death at a Valley meat plant.

Tankhouses were once a common sight with small farms across the San Joaquin Valley.