California Lawmakers Push ‘Abortion Sanctuary’ Package | Scientists Explain Tonga Volcano Eruption | UC Davis Musical Prodigy Wins National Award

Summary: <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">California lawmakers puch ‘Abortion Sanctuary’ package. Tsunami and volcano scientists discuss the Tonga volcano eruption. 16-year-old UC Davis musical prodigy receives the competitive, national 2022 YoungArts Award.</span></p> <p><strong>Today's guests</strong></p> <ul> <li>California Senate President pro Tempore <strong><a href="https://sd39.senate.ca.gov/about-senator-toni-g-atkins">Toni Atkins</a></strong> (D) on the state pushing for for <a href="/articles/2022/01/21/with-roe-v-wade-in-limbo-california-lawmakers-unveil-abortion-sanctuary-package/">increased funding and resources for abortions and other reproductive care</a>, as the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. </li> <li>CapRadio News Anchor <strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/about/bios/ed-fletcher/" target="_blank">Ed Fletcher</a></strong> shares his conversation with scientists from the National Tsunami Warning Center and the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/articles/2022/01/24/volcano-experts-explain-the-very-unusual-eruption-near-tonga-and-the-tsunami-genesis-impact-on-california/" target="_blank">about the Tonga volcano eruption on Jan. 15</a> and reflects on traveling as a journalist during the 2011 tsunami in Japan.  </li> <li>16-year-old UC Davis musical prodigy, <strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/sopranotiara" target="_blank">Tiara Abraham</a></strong>, is the only young artist in the Sacramento-Davis region to receive a 2022 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youngarts.org/" target="_blank">YoungArts Award</a>, which selected 720 of the nation’s most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts. </li> </ul>