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The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.

We left our last episode wondering about the costs of building a house with earth or clay materials. Turns out it's cheap! So if it's cheap? Have more people jumped on the opportunity to build this way and why hasn't it taken hold in urban settings? To answer these questions, We follow up with Miguel Angel Perez an earthbuilder from Baja, and talk about the costs of earthbuilding and chat with Rachel Formanek, a New Yorker who moved from California to Baja to find better and affordable living conditions. Lastly, we sit down with Alex Ruiz, director of urban planning in Tecate, and ask for his take on the viability of earth building in city settings. Photo Credits: Carlos Jaime and Cuahtémoc Herrera About Season 6 Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics! Listen in and join us! Social media and contact From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. Credits Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos Editor: Elma González Lima Brandão and Melissa Sandoval Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

As part of San Diego Design Week, JG Color Studios and Humble Design, along with special guest Steffi Reyes-Thomas of Holistic-Spaces Design Consultancy, are hosting Finding Our Place in a Circular Economy workshops, on Sunday, September 22. Attendees will connect with designers who are leading the way in sustainable décor, and will learn best practices with American Clay, Lime Wash, and Upcycling through hands-on workshops. Guests will also tour the EPIC Humble Design studio to see how thoughtful, unprecedented design supports those transitioning from homelessness. Learn, connect, and help transform lives through regenerative design. 50% of ticket sales go directly to Humble Design, as a donation to help fund their design program. There will be two workshops, one at 11 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m., and tickets can be purchased here. Tickets for students are $30. San Diego Design Week on Facebook / Instagram

A storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry conditions in Texas and Oklahoma that pose a wildfire risk.

This session will be led by Laura Thompson, Assistant Director of Reference and Instruction at the NU Library, who will share practical insights on managing time effectively. In this interactive webinar, Laura will cover essential skills and strategies to help you stay organized, prioritize effectively, and make the most of each day. Also hear more about National University resources designed to support The Whole You! Visit: https://nu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Du2Uuaz1Q8aHRKgVXovyaw#/registration National University on Instagram and Facebook

"Purpose" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, now on Broadway under the direction of longtime actress Phylicia Rashad, explores the generational conflicts in the civil rights movement.

The Trump administration continues to target foreign nationals looking to attend U.S. universities. Here's a closer look at who these students are, where they come from and what they study.

Federal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.

President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.

Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.