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“I think everyone knows what it feels like to be

“I think everyone knows what it feels like to be invisible at some point in their lives.”
That’s Simon Tam, founder of “The Slants,” describing a major theme of their new musical project. The Asian American rock band is back with an opera about the case they took to the Supreme Court to win the right to their band’s name. Special Correspondent Joie Chen meets with Tam for a preview of opening night. matteroffact.tv
#theslants #opera #rockopera #stlouis

There’s a struggle across America to fill the ra

There’s a struggle across America to fill the ranks of its firefighters. Some of them in central Florida have to work up to a hundred hours in a week. We talk to those most affected by the physical and mental strain from understaffing and mandatory overtime. matteroffact.tv
#florida #marioncounty #firefighter #staffshortage #overworked

This week on Matter of Fact, a fire department in

This week on Matter of Fact, a fire department in Florida is understaffed and overworked but they’re also getting creative in recruiting a new generation of firefighters. Plus, a professor tells us how a new law could make filing your taxes less of a struggle. And an Asian American rock band gives us a preview of their opera about winning a case before the Supreme Court. matteroffact.tv
#marioncountyfl #firefighters #IRS #taxday #asianaamerican #theslants #supremecourt

LP O’Brien is the champion of Netflix’s “Dri

LP O’Brien is the champion of Netflix’s “Drink Masters,” a competition between world-class mixologists. She’s now crafting ways to create opportunities for women and people of color. Correspondent Leone Lakhani meets the rising star taking her show on the road.

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New York is planning to impose congestion pricing

New York is planning to impose congestion pricing for drivers who enter Manhattan’s business district. But advocates in the South Bronx warn that may re-route traffic and air pollution to their neighborhoods. Soledad visits a community where there are already high rates of asthma.

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The Supreme Court is deciding on cases that may im

The Supreme Court is deciding on cases that may impact your future. That includes cases about free speech on social media, affirmative action, and a tribal nation’s access to water from the Colorado River. We talk with the University of Minnesota’s Timothy Johnson about the ways the court’s recent term is taking shape.

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Soledad O’Brien chats with Supreme Court observe

Soledad O’Brien chats with Supreme Court observer Timothy Johnson about recent cases on the docket. That includes a dispute between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government over water rights. The professor explains why one justice is likely to side with the tribe. matteroffact.tv
#supremecourt #navajonation #waterrights #coloradoriver

Advocates in the South Bronx warn their neighborho

Advocates in the South Bronx warn their neighborhoods may get more traffic and air pollution if NYC charges drivers for coming into Manhattan. But not everyone opposes congestion pricing. A policy expert from the Bronx explains why she backs the idea. matteroffact.tv
#congestionpricing #NewYork #SouthBronx #transportation #publicpolicy

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