There is a shocking new trend happening as the opioid crisis continues to spread all over the country. Pet owners are abusing their own animals to get drugs and its causing changes in the way vets prescribe and administer painkillers to animals. Beth Warren, reporter for the Louisville Courier Journal, joins us to talk about new warnings from the DEA and FDA, and the story of a woman who cut her dog with razors looking for tramadol.

Next, California has passed a bill that will no longer require people arrested for crimes to post bail to be released from jail, while awaiting their day in court. According to Governor Jerry Brown, California has reformed its bail system so that rich and poor alike are treated fairly. Melody Gutierrez, reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, joins us to talk about when this new law will take effect and how it will all work.

Finally, summer is over and autumn is here! Starbucks has released the pumpkin spice latte a week early this year marking the unofficial start to the fall season. The pumpkin drink has been around now for 15 years! Kaitlin Menza, reporter for Mic, joins us talk about the return of the PSL and also how much money it has made for Starbucks.

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