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Despite Political Resistance, Florida A Leader In ACA Sign-Ups

Florida's governor and its Republican-led legislature opposed the Affordable Care Act and have resisted calls to expand Medicaid. But aided by non-profit groups and strong interest among Hispanics, Florida is one of the leaders in signing residents up for Obamacare.

Sounders' Two-Tiered Success: MLS Leaders And 4-Time U.S. Open Cup Champs

The Seattle Sounders won their fourth U.S. Open Cup championship this week. They also have the best record in Major League Soccer right now. KPLU sports…

The Occupy Wall Street movement helped put the issue of income inequality in the spotlight. But economists say there's a balance.

The Merits Of Income Inequality: What's The Right Amount?

Economists say too much income inequality is a bad thing. But they also say some inequality is necessary, and even good for society. Here are suggestions for finding that balance.

Illustration from Caresse Crosby's patent application for a "backless brassiere." Born Mary Phelps Jacob, Crosby changed her name after she sold her bra business to the Warner Brothers Corset Co.

Bra History: How A War Shortage Reshaped Modern Shapewear

A World War I metal shortage helped undo the long reign of the corset, freeing both wartime steel for battleships and women for factory work.

Mike Daisey—pictured here in front of a famous monument to Deng Xiaopheng, in Shenzhen, China—returns to Berkeley Rep with an audacious new monologue: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.

The Agony & Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-966399.mp3Modern life can be difficult to live without help from our smart-phones and…

William Burns, shown here during a 2019 event, is President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the CIA.

Longtime Diplomat William Burns Is Biden's Pick To Lead CIA

William Burns worked for decades at the State Department. President-elect Joe Biden says he "shares my profound belief that intelligence must be apolitical."

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