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Today's healthcare vote, scientists run for office, Cal-Exit comic shows an alternate reality
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Jul 25, 2017
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Today's healthcare vote, scientists run for office, Cal-Exit comic shows an alternate reality

Republican senators prepare to vote on health care, CA scientists run for office, new comic book shows what would happen if CA actually seceded from the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to a meeting of Republican senators where a new version of their healthcare bill was scheduled to be released at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. The latest version of the proposed bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to a meeting of Republican senators where a new version of their healthcare bill was scheduled to be released at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. The latest version of the proposed bill aims to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also knows as Obamacare. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Republican senators prepare to vote on health care, CA scientists run for office, new comic book shows what would happen if CA actually seceded from the U.S.

What happens to Covered California if Obamacare gets repealed?
Listen • 8:13
Even if a repeal doesn't happen, the president can gut the health law. Here's what Covered California executive director Peter Lee plans to do.
More and more scientists running for elected office
Due to frustration over President Trump's views surrounding science and research, some scientists are deciding to run for office, including in California.
In 'Calexit' comic, a seceded California is beset by civil war
Listen • 6:27
With "Calexit," comic writer Matteo Pizzolo seeks to entertain while staying true to the political realities of our time.
Like a bad neighbor, Jake Paul is there: three tips if you have a jerk next door
Listen • 5:16
Got a neighbor that's a nuisance? We've got some good advice.
Tuesday Reviewsday: the Blind Boys of Alabama, King James & the Special Men and more
Listen • 7:51
Take Two contributor Steve Hochman stops by with his selections of new music to refresh anyone’s playlist.