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The impact of the US-China deal in California, dealing with an empty nest, politics lessons from Colin Kaepernick
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Sep 6, 2016
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The impact of the US-China deal in California, dealing with an empty nest, politics lessons from Colin Kaepernick

The US-China agreement's impact in California, the pros and cons of empty-nesting, Colin Kaepernick may have some politics lessons to teach.
US President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during their meeting at the West Lake State Guest House in Hangzhou on September 3, 2016. The United States and China on September 3 formally joined the Paris climate deal, with US President Barack Obama hailing the accord as the "moment we finally decided to save our planet". World leaders are gathering in Hangzhou for the 11th G20 Leaders Summit from September 4 to 5. / AFP / POOL / HOW HWEE YOUNG (Photo credit should read HOW HWEE YOUNG/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during their meeting at the West Lake State Guest House in Hangzhou on September 3, 2016. The United States and China on September 3 formally joined the Paris climate deal, with US President Barack Obama hailing the accord as the "moment we finally decided to save our planet". World leaders are gathering in Hangzhou for the 11th G20 Leaders Summit from September 4 to 5. / AFP / POOL / HOW HWEE YOUNG (Photo credit should read HOW HWEE YOUNG/AFP/Getty Images)
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The US-China agreement's impact in California, the pros and cons of empty-nesting, Colin Kaepernick may have some politics lessons to teach.

The US-China climate pact is a big deal, even for environmental leader California
Listen • 8:27
The Golden State has led the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Now the energy sector can impart its knowledge on a global scale.
What politicians can learn from Colin Kaepernick's protest
Listen • 5:42
What can Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton learn from Colin Kaepernick's protest? First off, they could learn to be better politicians says Joe Garofoli.
Soccer's Megan Rapinoe takes a stand (and a knee) with Colin Kaepernick
Listen • 8:46
Over the weekend, Megan Rapinoe, the U.S. women's soccer star, made a silent protest.
The Brood: How parents deal with a newly empty nest
Listen • 10:52
Parents all across the country are dealing with a new reality: the empty nest. It's a time of transition that can be tough, but also a welcome change too.
For Cambodian refugees, film seeks to 'break the silence'
Listen • 12:26
The film follows a group of U.S.-based survivors of the Khmer Rouge as they return to their homeland to testify in the genocide trials. For a new generation, justice is complicated.
Big changes ahead for how California assesses school performance
Listen • 9:18
This week, California will begin rolling out a new school accountability system that will drastically change the way schools and districts are evaluated.
What is the 'millennial whoop' and why is it taking over pop music?
Listen • 7:39
It's that "wa-oh-wa-oh" line that if you haven't noticed before, you will now. And no, millennials aren't totally to blame for it.
Tuesday Reviewsday: a tribute to Juan Gabriel
Listen • 14:36
The late Juan Gabriel was a superstar musician beloved around the world, far beyond the borders of his native Mexico.