It's Inauguration Day in the U.S. The end of the Trump administration, and the beginning of the Biden administration is a monumental moment for the country –and for the rest of the world. Today, we hear from members of the Iranian diaspora here in the Bay Area about what this change in power means for them, their loved ones in Iran, and for the future hopes of the relationship between their two home countries. Guest: Kyana Moghadam, KQED podcast producer Read the transcript here. Find all of our "By the People" episodes here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

Donald Trump was a divisive president, however his popularity persisted in North Carolina. Enthusiasm over the unconventional leader helped Republicans drum up a win in 2020. Now with Trump gone from office, conservatives are navigating how to proceed. A collection of Republican voices weighs in.

On this week’s show, we look at the start of contract negotiations between the city of Portland and its rank and file police officers. The union contract is among the most important — and most contentious — steps in Portland’s ongoing effort to change the way police oversight is handled.

Now for something totally different. This week, host Scott Lewis spoke with Travis View, a writer, researcher and co-host of the podcast QAnon Anonymous. It’s a show dedicated to understanding, debunking and explaining the conspiracy theory group QAnon, which was instrumental in the insurrection at the Capitol last week. You can find that show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Get Scott’s newsletter, The Politics Report, at vosd.org/politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the latest Loyola Law School report focusing on deputy policing. Also on the show, we update you on the latest COVID-19 news and answer your questions; hear from listeners about the lies they have told during interviews; and more.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A new era begins today for the nation and for Georgia. At noon, President-elect Joe Biden is set be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. He’s promised to immediately act on climate change, an expanded COVID relief package, a campaign to dramatic increase distribution of vaccines to defeat the virus and other policy. After the inauguration, Georgia’s new senators-elect Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock will take the oath of office and give Democrats majority-control of Congress for the first time in a decade. Panelists: Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of Political Science and Director, James Weldon Johnson Institute on the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Tharon Johnson — Senior Advisor, Biden Georgia campaign & President of Paramount Consulting Edward Lindsey — former State Representative (R-Atlanta) Jim Galloway — Retired Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Matt and Liam launched Gimme Shelter in 2017. The podcast will continue...but without Matt. On this very special episode, Matt and Liam break down their last Avocado of the Fortnight together (5:00), talk about what covering politics in the Sacramento is really like (8:30), predictions for 2021 in California housing (19:30), and reflect back on the lessons of the past three years...fill in the blank style (39:00). Special thanks again to audio editor Victor Figueroa.

January 2021 is the final month of Donald Trump's presidency. It also was the month where he was, for the second time, impeached by the House ... this time for inciting an insurrection. And we remember the 1954 attack on the House by Puerto Rican nationalists. The post Episode #358: Shame. And Hope. appeared first on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie.

Carrie Dann looks at the right-track/wrong-track numbers in the latest NBC News poll and finds a pessimistic public.

Want to know what time it is? These days, it's as easy as looking at your phone. But before the digital age, Bay Area residents could dial POP-CORN or 767-2676 to hear a woman's recorded voice giving the time. Bay Curious unpacks the human history of this now obsolete telephone service. Additional Reading:  You Used To Be Able to Call POP-CORN And Get the Time. What Happened To That? Reported by Christopher Beale. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

Just days before a new administration takes over, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it would remove protections for 3.4 million acres of forest land currently considered critical habitat for the northern spotted owl. The owl is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and inspired bitter fights between the logging industry and environmentalists in the 1990s. Timber industry groups are hailing the rule change as a positive step, while conservationists say it could lead to extinction for the spotted owl. We hear from Chris Cadwell, forester and natural resource analyst with the Association of O&C Counties and Susan Jane Brown, staff attorney at the Western Environmental Law Center.

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Geekwire contributing editor Monica Nickelsburg, The Stranger staff writer Jasmyne Keimig, and Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse.

Biden Inauguration Marks End of Political and Legal Warfare Between California and the Trump Administration The presidency of Donald Trump ends Wednesday morning, and when it does, it will mark the end of four years of feuding with the Trump Administration over issues like health care, the environment, and immigration. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED The New Year’s surge is not as bad as health officials feared. The number of people requiring medical care has stabilized and declined slightly. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED Under the new Trump administration rule, immigration court fees would jump by hundreds of dollars. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta says the fee hikes would have caused plaintiffs irreparable harm, and were likely unlawful. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

The challenges facing the new president and the political landscape the old one leaves behind.

Security expert and former State Department Special Agent Dave Benson joins Jessica to talk about the unique security concerns at the Biden inauguration ceremony in the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection, and how social media, self-radicalization, and individual responsibility play into being an active and alert member of society.

The inside scoop on D.C. weather.

Stephanie is joined by journalist and author of 'Fascism Today,' Shane Burley, for an in-depth look at right-wing extremism in the U.S. and the motives of far-right hate groups, like those behind the Capitol riot, which left five people dead. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In part 3 of the Gaining Ground Series Pastor Mike discusses the actions that must take place before we can see traction in our lives from the accounts of Joshua and King David.