Take 2: "No Kings Day" Protests & Dying Whales

Gasia, Andre, Sal, and James discuss the upcoming "No Kings Day" protests and an increase in whale deaths in the Bay Area. The "No Kings Day" protests, planned across the country including the Bay Area, are in response to the President's actions, particularly after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted improperly in federalizing the National Guard, alluding to the President using "powers of the king." Stores in San Francisco are boarding up in anticipation, although the planned protest routes don't include Union Square. There's concern that some may use the protests as cover for criminal activity. Then Gasia, Andre, and Sal talk about the concerning rise in whale deaths in the Bay Area, with 21 confirmed in 2025 so far, not including a recent sighting. Researchers note this is an unusual mortality event, similar to one between 2019 and 2023. While vessel strikes are cited as a cause for some deaths, climate change is also suggested as a factor, forcing whales to change feeding grounds and leading to malnourishment. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of whale captivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices