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KQED's Forum

Latest National News and the Inauguration Preparations

KQED's Forum

KQED

News, Politics, News Commentary

4.2726 Ratings

🗓️ 18 January 2021

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Preparations and security measures continue in Washington, D.C., for Wednesday’s inauguration, and the investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol continues. And as the nation looks to a transition in leadership, on Thursday, President elect Biden introduced an almost $2 trillion economic relief package. We'll discuss the latest political developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From three-time Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown comes the story of Leo and Lucille Frank,

0:27.7

a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in Georgia.

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When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and

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devotion. The riveting and gloriously hopeful parade plays the Orpheum Theater for three weeks only,

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From KQED.

0:56.1

From KQED.

1:11.9

As the nation prepares for a transition of power, From KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, this is forum. I'm Michael Krasny.

1:18.2

As the nation prepares for a transition of power this Wednesday, with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden,

1:24.5

thousands of National Guard troops stand watch. Meanwhile, an investigation into the insurrection continues,

1:28.0

and Biden has begun rolling out his agenda. We'll talk about the latest national news. Then at 9.30, on this day we remember Martin Luther King and Emory University

1:34.0

Professor Audrey Gillespie, who has written about the legacy of the civil rights movement,

1:38.1

will be joining us to reflect on how Dr. King might respond to the current political moment

1:42.7

and the glaring inequities in our society.

1:45.6

That's all next right after this news.

1:57.5

Welcome to Forum. I'm Michael Krasny. 20,000 National Guard troops are currently stationed around the

2:03.8

Capitol as preparations continue for Wednesday's inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. As the nation

2:10.0

looks to a transition in leadership, President-elect Biden faces a series of crises, including a pandemic,

2:16.3

rising unemployment, and concerns about further

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