Episode Number 59 - Original Airdate: June 9, 2022

America and Guns: The Inside Story from Uvalde, Texas

Special Video Episode

Under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, Americans have the right to own guns.

A wave of mass shootings is forcing a political debate over new gun laws. This report by Mike O’Sullivan in Uvalde, Texas, originally aired as a segment of The Inside Story’s “America & Guns”.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 9, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 58 - Original Airdate: April 26, 2022

Saving California’s Salton Sea: No Easy Answers

Special Video Episode

Once a tourist resort and haven for wildlife, California’s largest lake – the Salton Sea – is now one of the most polluted.

High levels of salt and toxic chemicals have killed most of its fish and threatens residents. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Bombay Beach, California.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 26, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 57 - Original Airdate: February 9, 2021

Digital Radio Powering Global Communications

Special Video Episode

Many broadcasters are using a variety of digital radio for high quality transmissions reaching faraway lands. Mike O’Sullivan reports on one format that is starting to play an important role in global communications.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 9, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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