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Jim Pillen, backed by Nebraska's term-limited Republican governor, Pete Ricketts, has defeated rival candidates, including Charles Herbster — a political newcomer endorsed by former President Trump.

Thousands of people across the county get CalFresh, commonly known as food stamps, to help them buy food. But KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser says the program regularly pushes out people who are still eligible for the extra money.

In this episode we explore how fashion impacts culture. We talk to a designer, a buyer and a store owner to learn about their roles in the industry. Plus, Parker gets fashion tips from a style concierge. Music: • The Invisible Ponchos (KillCrey & GeneFlo)- Tell Me Nothing • Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens- Cov-Fashion Guests: • Sandra Veum, owner Mariposa Style mymariposastyle.com • Leon Saint Heron, owner Heron Hues heronhues.com • Jason Huggins, owner 5&A Dime clothing 5andadime.com Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)

As neighboring countries let in Ukrainian refugees, Africans living and studying in Ukraine say they're facing discrimination at border crossings. Media coverage of the invasion is part of the reason.

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten is undergoing a confirmation hearing in DC for the position of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education. However, a group back in San Diego is protesting her tenure at the school district.

The podcast "Blood on Gold Mountain" debuts Wednesday. It tells the story of the 1871 L.A. Chinatown massacre through the eyes of Yut-Ho, a young woman who arrives in California as a refugee.

An attorney charged in the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe had accused Durham of trying to politicize the case and gin up negative press coverage.

Zola Jesus has spent years contemplating the spiritual quandaries of what it means to be an artist. On her album Arkhon, she grapples with political and economic structures of power and disconnection.

Michael Gene Sullivan is a writer, director and actor. His latest play The Great Khan will close out San Diego REP's Black Voices 2021 Play Reading Series that launched last month. Sullivan's play will have a live online reading and post show discussion on Monday.

An altercation between conservationists and fishermen in a marine refuge for Vaquitas has resulted in the death of a Mexican fisherman. Now, lawmakers are considering ending protections for the critically endangered porpoise.