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b"With Republicans in the U.S. Senate on the verge of completing their theft of the U.S. Supreme Court for a generation, and even grimmer news elsewhere around the world, we're happy to cover a few encouraging stories, beginning with a real David v. Goliath story of the media activist who took on a major media conglomerate (and the FCC) and seems to have won! At least mostly. Former broadcast journalist-turned-media reformer Sue Wilson joins us today to detail an encouraging ending to what began as a horrifically tragic story. After the death of a listener, following a stunt contest on Entercom Communication's KDND 107.9 'The End' in Sacramento, and a trial finding the company liable for that death, Wilson decided to file a Petition to Deny renewal of the company's license with the FCC for its 50,000 watt powerhouse frequency. The FCC has not revoked any corporate license to use the\\xa0 public's airwaves in the federal agency's memory.\\xa0 What happened next, however, is a remarkably encouraging reminder that, yes, one person can take on both corporate giants and intransigent federal agencies. But, just as importantly, those corporations who are entrusted with our public airwaves still have the legal responsibility to use those airwaves in the 'public interest.' Also today: The first city council passes a resolution calling for the impeachment of Donald Trump; a Republican Governor bans fracking in his state; some U.S. House special election news, and Desi Doyen joins us with the latest 'Green News Report'..."