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David Fleming speaks with Tim Keeler, music director for Chanticleer. We'll hear about the history of the group, a few performances coming up in the near future in our region, as well as the role of the countertenor.

The California Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing this morning (Tuesday) on whether to make the End of Life Option Act permanent. The law establishes the right to use medical aid in dying in California.

Stories highlighted for April 29, 2025.

Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown around lunch time.

Daniel MacDonald is a professor of economics at Cal State San Bernardino. He also writes a free Substack newsletter called Inland Empire Economic Intelligence. A few weeks ago, he published a response to a report authored by Chris Thornberg with Beacon Economics.

Last year, the FAST Act was passed, which raised the minimum wage for fast food workers in California to $20 an hour. In his report, Thornberg argues that employment in the fast food sector declined since quarter two of 2024, when the Act was passed. MacDonald disagreed and authored a response to this report on his Substack, which he's talking to us about today.

Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news run down at lunchtime.

A conversation between host Maya Gwynn and Kyle Webb, Partner of Webb Investments, Owner and Principal of SylKi Management.

Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.

Stories highlighted for April 24, 2025.

A conversation with host Yvette Walker and Dr. Saad, Board Certified Pediatrician and Chairman of the Pediatric Department at San Antonio Regional Hospital.