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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Meet the pioneering women who changed the world while flying it. Maligned as feminist sellouts, “stewardesses,” as they were called, knew different: they were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace.

National Democrats think Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They're pouring millions to help challenger Brandon Presley — a public service commissioner with a famous last name.

Prolific novelist and punk rock journalist and historian Jim Ruland has a new novel coming out, "Make It Stop," a speculative look at a dysfunctional capitalist healthcare system and the underdogs, vigilantes and avengers who are (messily) trying to upturn the status quo. Ruland's writing is a compelling mix of page turner thriller, humor and cerebral, wry insight into the darker corners of the human condition. Ruland will be in conversation with author Patrick Coleman at the Book Catapult to celebrate "Make It Stop." —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS About the book: Scores of detox and rehab centers across Southern California have adopted a controversial new conditional release policy that forces patients to stay until they pay their bills. And if they can't pay? They don't leave. Enter: Make It Stop, a group of highly skilled recovering addicts dedicated to rescuing those trapped in these prison hospitals by posing as patients and getting them out by any means necessary. But when Scary Gary, one of their top ops, gets killed on assignment, Melanie Marsh and her crew set out to avenge his death and unravel an unthinkable medical conspiracy that threatens to destroy the organization and cripple the city with a dangerous new drug. Melanie may be LA's best hope but if, and only if, she can stay sober. From decrepit rehab wards to beachside punk clubs, Make It Stop takes readers into LA's darkest corners, exploring sobriety, sanity, and a society hell-bent on profiting off those who need its help the most. About the author: Jim Ruland is the author of the award-winning novel Forest of Fortune and the short story collection Big Lonesome. He is the co-author of Do What You Want with Bad Religion, My Damage with Keith Morris, founding member of Black Flag, Circle Jerks and OFF!, and Giving the Finger with Scott Campbell, Jr. of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch. He is currently working on a collaboration with Evan Dando of the Lemonheads. Jim writes about punk and pop culture for Razorcake — America’s only non-profit independent music zine. He also writes book reviews and author profiles for the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Review of Books. Jim’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Believer, Electric Literature, Esquire, Granta, Hobart and Oxford American, and has received awards from Reader’s Digest and the National Endowment for the Arts. Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has worked for advertising agencies, entertainment enterprises, and the gaming industry. He is available for copywriting, ghostwriting, editing, and consultation. He lives in Southern California and is an avid enthusiast of punk rock music, tattoo culture, and strong coffee. For more information, or to preorder books, visit The Book Catapult here. Related links: The Book Catapult on Instagram

The invasion of Ukraine hampered collaboration with Russian climate scientists. That's bad news for our collective ability to understand, and prepare for, a hotter planet.

Environmentalists are suing Utah to force water cutbacks to farmers to save the Great Salt Lake. Farmers call the blame unfair and say that would have its own environmental and economic consequences.

Two stellar lunar events are happening this August, with a sturgeon supermoon on Aug. 1 and then a rare blue supermoon on Aug. 30.

Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.

The 2023 Mountain West Softball Championship is coming to SDSU this Thursday through Saturday, May 11-13! SDSU is excited to host the first Mountain West Softball Tournament since 2006 with the top six teams in the conference battling for the Mountain West title at the SDSU Softball Stadium. Your San Diego State Aztecs are the #2 seed in the tournament and will be playing their first game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. See below for the full schedule of games: Thursday, May 11: 10 a.m. – Game 1: 4-seed San Jose State vs. 5-seed Fresno State 12:30 p.m. – Game 2: 3-seed Colorado State vs. 6-seed Nevada 4 p.m. – Game 3: 1-seed Boise State vs. Game 1 Winner 6:30 p.m. - Game 4: 2-seed San Diego State vs. Game 2 Winner Friday, May 12: Noon - Game 5: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner 3 p.m. - Game 6: Game 3 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser 6 p.m. - Game 7: Game 5 Loser vs. Game 6 Winner Saturday, May 13: Noon - 2023 Mountain West Championship Game: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner 2:30 p.m. - Tiebreaker Game (if necessary) Tickets are available for $15 per day or $40 for an all-session pass at GoAztecs.com/MWSoftball. Discounted tickets are available for groups (10+) and military personnel for $12 per session or $30 for all-session passes by contacting the Aztec Ticket Office at 619-283-SDSU (7378). Come out this weekend and support the Aztecs as they compete for a conference championship at the SDSU Softball Stadium!

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.

Humanitarian groups had called for Israel to open the port to help alleviate the food crisis. All of Gaza's 2.2 million residents are at imminent risk of famine, the U.N. warns.