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Cost of Extreme Heat in CA / Oakland's Tommy Orange on 'Wandering Stars' / Authors of 'Today I Noticed'

Tommy Orange
Michael Lionstar
Tommy Orange

We talk with Oakland native and acclaimed author of Tommy Orange about his latest book, "Wandering Stars."

We also delve into the human and economic costs of extreme heat in California with Kathy Baughman McLeod, a member of the California Climate Insurance Working Group and CEO of Climate Resilience for All.

Finally, we hear tips about how to slow down and appreciate the world around us from Willow Older and Deborah Huber, authors of the book "Today I Noticed."

Hosts: Grace Won, Fred Pitts
Producers: Kendra Klang, Gillian Emblad, Wendy Holcombe