A big change goes into effect today for air travel - the ID that you need to show to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings must now be a REAL ID. That’s administered by the California DMV, which has been seeing long lines in recent weeks in anticipation of the change. Here to explain is KQED’s Carly Severn.

<p>A big change goes into effect today for air travel - the ID that you need to show to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings must now be a REAL ID. That&rsquo;s administered by the California DMV, which has been seeing long lines in recent weeks in anticipation of the change. Here to explain is KQED&rsquo;s Carly Severn.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>