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Seattle Times environmental reporter Lynda Mapes spent a year studying a century-old oak tree in Massachusetts. On the next Your Call’s One Planet series, we’ll speak with Mapes about her new book, Witness Tree: Seasons of Change with a Century Old Oak .

This week, in a dramatic turnaround, voters in Alabama chose former prosecutor Doug Jones to be their next Senator. He become the first Democrat elected to the Senate in Alabama in 25 years. On this week's media roundtable, we’ll discuss coverage.

Last week, Bitcoin reached a high of about $20,000 on some exchanges. The cryptocurrency has rapidly shot up in value.

Around the Bay Area, apartment blocks and office buildings are going up at a rapid pace, mostly with retail space on the first floor.

It has been a momentous week for the groundbreaking climate change lawsuit, Juliana v. United States . It was brought two years ago by 21 children and young adults against the US government for its actions that cause global warming.

What do we need to know about the relationship between birds and humans? On the next Your Call's One Planet Series, we’ll speak with New York Times writer Jim Robbins about his new book The Wonder of Birds: What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future.

On Wednesday, Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. On the next Your Call’s media roundtable, we’ll discuss media coverage of Trump's statement, what life is like for Palestinians living in Jerusalem, and the expansion of Israeli settlements. We'll also look at the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

It’s a Your Call tradition -- we get you ready to head to your independent bookstore with lots of gifts ideas for friends and family.

The prospect of artificial intelligence and automation eliminating entire job categories has sparked a debate about a universal basic income.

California voters legalized the recreational use and sale of marijuana on a statewide basis. The law is set to go into effect on January 1. The roll out will depend on decisions made at the local level. The prospects for legal cannabis could look very different in Berkeley, San Francisco, and San Jose. What are the major differences? How do you want marijuana to be sold and marketed where you live? Join the conversation on the next Your Call, with Renee Kemp, and you. Guests: Brooke Staggs ,

On the next Your Call, we’ll have a conversation with renowned architect Carl Anthony about the racial history of architecture and urban design.

Net Neutrality rules prohibits internet service providers from speeding up, slowing down, or blocking any content, but that’s about to change.

We’ll discuss the ongoing fires ravaging the North Bay.

Every year, the Brower Youth Awards recognizes the work of six young leaders for their accomplishments in the environmental movement.

What advancements have been made in the fight against breast cancer?