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'No Cheating, No Dying' Updated: 2012-02-14 19:49:38 Description: In observance of Valentine's Day, San Francisco-based author Elizabeth Weil joins us to discuss love, marriage and relationship maintenance. Her new memoir "No Cheating, No Dying: I Had a Good Marriage Then I Tried to Make it Better" chronicles Weil'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama's New Budget Updated: 2012-02-14 19:49:23 Description: President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget proposal calls for hiking taxes on the rich and spending more on transportation infrastructure and economic stimulus programs. Republicans say the budget doesn't have a chance at approval, and that Obama is play...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Killing the Messenger' Updated: 2012-02-13 20:06:37 Description: In 2007, Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey was gunned down on his way to work. Reporter Thomas Peele and a team of journalists with the Chauncey Bailey Project worked to uncover the truth behind his killing, and to tell the story of Oakland's notori...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rhee-Style Education Reform Updated: 2012-02-13 20:06:21 Description: Former Washington, D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee has brought her "no excuses" brand of education reform to Northern California. Rhee founded the nonprofit organization StudentsFirst last year, and has based it in her new home in Sacramento. I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Share Economy Updated: 2012-02-10 19:56:05 Description: Online peer-to-peer marketplaces allow users to share everything from cars, apartments and parking spots to kids' clothes, fruit and even leftovers. These websites are part of a booming "share economy" that is changing the way participants think abou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Calif. and the Foreclosure Settlement Updated: 2012-02-10 19:55:47 Description: This week's mortgage foreclosure settlement with five large banks will inject nearly $26 billion in financial relief to homeowners across the country. The lion's share will come to California, which has been hardest-hit by the mortgage crisis. We exp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD James Fallows - Obama Explained Updated: 2012-02-09 19:54:20 Description: Since his inauguration three years ago, President Barack Obama has been dogged by criticism that he's too inexperienced and emotionally aloof for the job. James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic, considers these points in a new cover a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The State of San Jose Updated: 2012-02-09 19:54:03 Description: San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed gives his State of the City address this evening. He and other stakeholders join us in advance for a snapshot of how the third largest city in California is doing....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Life of Super-Earths' Updated: 2012-02-08 19:56:15 Description: Astronomer Dimitar Sasselov, director of Harvard's Origins of Life Initiative, joins us to discuss his new book "The Life of Super-Earths" and to explain why he thinks planets larger than Earth offer the best prospects for finding life as we know it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Syria's Future Updated: 2012-02-08 19:55:57 Description: A White House spokesman says President Obama is considering sending humanitarian aid to Syrians, while at the same time ramping up pressure against President Bashar Assad. Growing sectors of the Syrian population have mounted demonstrations against t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prop. 8: The 9th Circuit Ruling Updated: 2012-02-07 19:57:25 Description: The federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Proposition 8, California's same-sex marriage ban, is unconstitutional. The court found that Prop. 8 violates the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. We di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Plastic Bag Restrictions? Updated: 2012-02-07 19:57:03 Description: The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to expand the city's ban on plastic bags Tuesday. The new plan would ban the bags from all businesses -- not just large grocery stores and pharmacies -- and it would impose a surcharge on ot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Revolution 2.0' Updated: 2012-02-07 19:56:38 Description: Internet activist and Google marketing executive Wael Ghonim was thrust into the international spotlight last year as his Facebook page helped spark the Egyptian uprising. He joins us to talk about his new book "Revolution 2.0," and about recent poli...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'My Faraway One' Updated: 2012-02-06 20:02:21 Description: Painter Georgia O'Keeffe and photographer Alfred Stieglitz are among art history's foremost couples. And they left an amazingly detailed record of their relationship in the form of more than 5,000 letters. Sarah Greenough of the National Gallery of A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg Updated: 2012-02-06 19:46:44 Description: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg joins us to discuss the role of the FDA in protecting public health, how the agency approves new drugs and her views on what she calls "smart regulation."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Athena Breast Health Network Updated: 2012-02-06 19:46:24 Description: The Athena Breast Health Network is launching a series of face-to-face forums where patients, breast cancer experts and community members can exchange direct experience and research in breast health care. The first forum will examine breast cancer ri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Epilepsy Treatment and Research Updated: 2012-02-03 19:43:47 Description: Nearly 3 million Americans have epilepsy. It's as common as breast cancer, and can be as dangerous. But those with the disease say research is underfunded and epilepsy doesn't get the attention it deserves. We talk with participants in a major confer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Trouble With Sugar Updated: 2012-02-03 19:43:31 Description: Researchers at UCSF argue that sugar poses a danger to health and should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco. Is sugar just empty calories, or something much worse?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Person: Lera Boroditsky Updated: 2012-02-02 19:55:07 Description: Aboriginal people in Australia are better at finding their way around because they use compass directions instead of simply describing things as to the left or right. That's just one of several findings from Stanford psychologist Lera Boroditsky, who...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Facebook's IPO Updated: 2012-02-02 19:54:49 Description: Social networking giant Facebook has filed the paperwork to begin selling public shares. The long-anticipated filing is the largest Internet public offering ever. The website, with 845 million users, is expected to be valued at between $75 and $100 b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Art and Spirituality at Grace Cathedral Updated: 2012-02-01 20:04:52 Description: The dean of San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Reverend Jane Shaw joins us along with artist-in-residence and performer Anna Deavere Smith to discuss Grace and spirituality....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Updated: 2012-02-01 20:04:35 Description: California's lieutenant governor and former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom joins us to discuss the role of the office of the lieutenant governor. And, as a board member of both the University of California and CSU, we'll hear Newsom's ideas about t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Real Rural California Project Updated: 2012-01-31 19:48:27 Description: Writer and photographer Lisa Hamilton says the lack of direct contact between urban and rural Californians makes it feel as though California is made up of two wholly separate states. In a new project titled "Real Rural," Hamilton and her partners in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama's Tuition Plan Updated: 2012-01-31 19:48:11 Description: President Obama's message to colleges is simple: perpetual tuition hikes are no longer an option. Last week, he promised to reward colleges if they hold the line on tuition increases. On the other hand, he told college administrators that if they don...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Struggle for Egypt Updated: 2012-01-30 19:42:07 Description: Egypt recently marked the one-year anniversary of its Arab Spring revolution, which overthrew dictator Hosni Mubarak. Yet, the country remains in turmoil as different factions fight for political power. Steven Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Oakland Arrests Updated: 2012-01-30 19:41:49 Description: More than 400 people were arrested in clashes with police after a City Hall march and rally Saturday by Occupy Oakland. On Sunday, Mayor Jean Quan decried the damage and said the demonstrations have cost the budget-strapped city more than $5 million....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SF Sketchfest Updated: 2012-01-27 20:04:39 Description: San Francisco's comedy festival, SF Sketchfest, is in full swing. The festival, which lasts more than two weeks, brings big national names in comedy and local acts to the stage. We talk with members of San Francisco's venerable sketch comedy troupe K...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Federal Housing Relief? Updated: 2012-01-27 20:04:23 Description: Data released this week show a complex housing market with bidding wars in some Silicon Valley neighborhoods, and slow sales in much of the rest of the Bay Area. Nationally, foreclosures are down, mortgage rates remain at historic lows and President ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thomas Frank Updated: 2012-01-26 19:58:37 Description: Writer Thomas Frank has long been known for his strong liberal opinions, which can be found in his monthly column for Harper's magazine and in books like "What's the Matter with Kansas?" His latest book "Pity the Billionaire" takes on the Tea Party a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland Budget Cuts Updated: 2012-01-26 19:58:22 Description: The City of Oakland is struggling to cut nearly $30 million from its budget. The loss is due to the state's decision to end support for redevelopment agencies. We talk with Mayor Jean Quan and others about how the city will absorb the cuts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Gossip Be Good? Updated: 2012-01-25 20:16:40 Description: Contrary to popular belief, gossip can be beneficial and help maintain social order. That, among other revelations, is the substance of new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and contained in a new book, "Gossip: T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD UCSF May Step Away From UC System Updated: 2012-01-25 20:16:26 Description: The University of California San Francisco is considering severing some of its ties with the nine-campus UC system. UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann says the school is sending more money to the UC system than it's getting back in benefits. We t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lookout! Records to Shut Down Updated: 2012-01-24 19:58:18 Description: Berkeley's Lookout! Records -- the original label of many seminal punk bands including Green Day, Operation Ivy and Rancid -- announced last week that it would be closing down. We look back at the history of the iconic label....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Supreme Court and GPS Updated: 2012-01-24 19:57:59 Description: In one of the first cases to test privacy rights in the digital age, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police officers cannot attach a GPS tracking device to a suspect's car without a warrant. We discuss the ruling and its implications for other ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Obama Memos' Updated: 2012-01-24 19:57:42 Description: As President Obama prepares to give the State of the Union Address, we talk with New Yorker writer Ryan Lizza about his most recent article, "The Obama Memos: The Making of a Post-Post-Partisan Presidency." Through internal White House memos and inte...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pain and Gender Updated: 2012-01-23 20:00:22 Description: A new study finds women may experience more pain then men. We discuss the study and look at causes, treatments and relief for pain....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blended Learning Updated: 2012-01-23 19:50:57 Description: Increasingly, schools are combining traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with computer activities. This approach is known in education circles as "blended" or "hybrid" learning. But are schools which employ blended learning emphasizing tech...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Financial Transparency Updated: 2012-01-23 19:49:27 Description: Nearly $1 trillion worth of illegal funds flows out of the developing world each year, according to a new report from Global Financial Integrity. The source of the flow? Some stems from crime, some from corruption -- but the majority comes from legal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Preserving the WPA's Artistic Legacy Updated: 2012-01-20 20:00:26 Description: Some San Francisco preservationists are raising an alarm about the decay of WPA murals inside the city's iconic Coit Tower. As they collect signatures to place a measure on the ballot to preserve the 75 to 80-year-old artwork, historians say other WP...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Governor Brown's First Year in Office Updated: 2012-01-20 20:00:10 Description: Jerry Brown's first year in his second stint as governor of California has come to an end with Brown appealing to the voters, instead of the Legislature, to enact his agenda. We assess Brown's successes and shortcomings in his past year in office -- ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Weinberger Updated: 2012-01-19 20:11:13 Description: David Weinberger is "one of the earliest and most perceptive analysts of the Internet," according to the New York Times. In his new book "Too Big to Know," the Harvard researcher argues that the Internet is changing the very the nature of knowledge -...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Marin County Income Inequality Updated: 2012-01-19 20:10:59 Description: A new report titled "A Portrait of Marin" reveals stark income inequality between residents living in the wealthiest and those in the poorest parts of the county. The disparities extend to education and housing as well as health. Among the findings: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diane Ravitch Updated: 2012-01-18 19:47:57 Description: Influential education expert Diane Ravitch was once a champion of reform policies such as vouchers and charter schools. Now, she has emerged as a leading defender of public education. We talk to her about the state of schools in California and across...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Predictive Policing Updated: 2012-01-17 20:11:36 Description: The city of Santa Cruz has pioneered an innovative policing tool. Predictive policing uses a sophisticated computer model to analyze crimes and anticipate where they may happen next. We talk to two of the developers of the tool and to a crime analyst...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Working Conditions at Apple Suppliers Updated: 2012-01-17 20:11:21 Description: Apple is working to head off criticism over how workers are treated in their supplier factories. For the first time, they've made public their major suppliers and also say that they've increased factory inspections. But last week, some workers at a m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD San Francisco 49ers Updated: 2012-01-16 22:32:02 Description: On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers won a National Football Conference title playoff game, the first in nine years, defeating The New Orleans Saints 36-32 at Candlestick Park. The victory means the 49ers will play at Candlestick on Sunday against th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Forecasting the Economy Updated: 2012-01-16 22:31:13 Description: Many economists anticipate that this year will be an improvement over 2011 -- but growth is expected to be slow. We talk with two leading analysts about the state of the nation's economy, and we'll get their predictions for the year ahead....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hawaii - 'Lost Kingdom' Updated: 2012-01-16 22:30:14 Description: Author Julia Flynn Siler joins us to discuss her new book about the rise and fall of Hawaii's royal family. We'll hear about Bay Area connections with the so-called sugar kings who controlled much of the arable land on the islands. And we'll meet a H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Changing Face of Farming Updated: 2012-01-13 21:55:06 Description: Officials say the average farmer in California is nearly 60 years old - and nearly 20 percent are older than 70. They say without an influx of younger and more ethnically diverse farmers, the state's $37 billion industry will suffer....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Budget, Big Changes to School Funding Updated: 2012-01-13 21:54:51 Description: Governor Jerry Brown's proposed state budget includes a big change in the way schools are funded. Under the plan, school funding would be greatly simplified, with most of the control over how money is spent moving from the state to local districts. H...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Yoga Be Bad for You? Updated: 2012-01-12 19:55:44 Description: Yoga Journal estimates that Americans spend over $5 billion a year on yoga classes and products. And this should come as no surprise -- yoga is credited with lifting moods, revitalizing sex and reducing stress. But a recent New York Times Magazine ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A California Drought? Updated: 2012-01-12 19:47:11 Description: California water officials, farmers and others who track seasonal snow and rain levels are beginning to worry about how dry it's been. Officials say they're not ready to declare a drought, however, because the rainy season isn't over yet -- and many ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SF Sheriff May Face Domestic Violence Charges Updated: 2012-01-12 19:46:51 Description: Newly sworn-in San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is under investigation in an alleged domestic violence case involving his wife. On Wednesday, District Attorney George Gascon said he would decide by the end of the week whether or not to file charg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chip Conley Updated: 2012-01-11 20:01:27 Description: San Francisco hotelier Chip Conley started his career with an unlikely motel purchase in the Tenderloin. He transformed that property, building the successful Joie de Vivre chain of boutique hotels. He joins us to discuss his new book, "Emotional Equ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Guantanamo, 10 Years Later Updated: 2012-01-11 20:01:10 Description: Ten years ago today, the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center opened to hold suspected terrorists. Despite President Obama's pledge to close Guantanamo, 171 detainees remain. We discuss the history and future of Guantanamo and its remaining detainees....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD S.I. Hayakawa's Enigmatic Life Updated: 2012-01-10 19:59:31 Description: Former San Francisco State University president and U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa was a complex figure, according to biographer Gerald Haslam. An influential academic, Hayakawa supported ethnic studies programs -- but not the student tactics employed to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Detroit, Meet Silicon Valley Updated: 2012-01-10 19:59:15 Description: Ford Motor Company announced Friday that it's opening a Silicon Valley research lab, joining other auto giants who hope to lead the convergence of cars and consumer technology. How will phones and other personal devices and services be integrated int...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SF's Coffee Innovators Updated: 2012-01-09 20:14:08 Description: The Bay Area has been at the forefront of a coffee renaissance in recent years, and local boutique companies like Blue Bottle, Ritual and Four Barrel are now spreading their roasting philosophy - and their coffee beans - across the country. We talk t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chevron Stymied in Ecuador Pollution Case Updated: 2012-01-09 20:13:52 Description: A federal judge in New York has refused to set aside an $18 billion court judgment against San Ramon-based Chevron for pollution in Ecuador. The legal wrangling between Chevron and lawyers representing Ecuadorian residents has been in and out of the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Ghost Light' Updated: 2012-01-06 19:56:44 Description: In 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone was assassinated along with gay activist and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk. More than three decades later, Mayor Moscone's son Jonathan Moscone is directing "Ghost Light," a play at the Berkeley Repe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Will a Leaner Military Still be Superior? Updated: 2012-01-06 19:55:12 Description: Faced with orders to reduce spending by $450 billion over the next 10 years, the Department of Defense has come up with a new strategy for a smaller, more agile U.S. military. The strategy calls for a renewed focus on Asia and a move away from big ex...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Calif. Budget Calls for 'Painful Cuts' Updated: 2012-01-06 19:54:50 Description: Governor Jerry Brown says the state needs to slash nearly $1.4 billion in welfare and child care aid to the poor. That's part of Brown's new budget proposal, released Thursday, which aims to repair a $9.2 billion general fund deficit. We discuss the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fishbone Updated: 2012-01-05 20:36:54 Description: Los Angeles band Fishbone emerged in the 1980s with a powerful mix of punk and funk at a time when music was dominated by rigid genres. We talk with founding members of Fishbone and the directors of the new documentary "Everyday Sunshine: The Story o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Putting the Brakes on Food Trucks? Updated: 2012-01-05 20:30:19 Description: The Bay Area's foodie culture has gone mobile in recent years, with food trucks offering everything from creme brulee to curry-filled burritos. But some San Francisco restaurant owners say the carts are cutting into their business, and they're asking...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Choking Under Pressure Updated: 2012-01-04 20:38:05 Description: Stanford lost the Fiesta Bowl Monday night after freshman Jordan Williamson missed three field goal attempts. Why do we choke at important moments, and what can we do about it?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iowa, Finally Updated: 2012-01-04 20:37:49 Description: After a year of listening to the GOP presidential candidates, Iowa voters had their say on Tuesday. We discuss what the caucus results mean for the winners, the losers, and perhaps Barack Obama....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of the Workplace Updated: 2012-01-03 20:35:00 Description: Do you like where you work? Not the company, but the physical workspace. Open workspaces, lush corporate campuses and tons of perks are all the rage these days, but how much does design really influence productivity and employee satisfaction? Faceboo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year, New Laws Updated: 2012-01-03 20:34:38 Description: From the basic to the byzantine, California has 745 new laws on the books for 2012. Some of them put the state in new territory, such as a law that mandates teaching the contributions of gays and lesbians. Others, like the California Dream Act, grant...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Future of Bay Area Pro Sports Updated: 2012-01-03 20:03:59 Description: The local professional sports landscape has rarely looked so uncertain. Will the A's stay in Oakland, get the green light to move to San Jose, or will they leave the Bay Area entirely? Can Oakland hold on to the Warriors and Raiders? And what about t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Stop Online Piracy Debate Updated: 2012-01-03 20:03:44 Description: The entertainment industry is concerned about illegal online piracy, and they've got the ear of Congress. The result is the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House and The Protect IP Act in the Senate. Everyone agrees that stealing is wrong, but c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Top Political Stories of 2011 Updated: 2011-12-30 20:20:32 Description: From the killing of Osama Bin Laden to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' tragic shooting and miraculous recovery to the debt ceiling showdown that nearly brought the federal government to a standstill, 2011 was a year full of political upheavals and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An End to Redevelopment Agencies Updated: 2011-12-30 20:20:16 Description: The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state acted legally when it eliminated more than 400 redevelopment agencies to meet budget constraints. The decision was detrimental for the agencies that have been developing and improving neighbo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Year's Eve Fun Guide Updated: 2011-12-30 20:20:00 Description: Still wondering where and how to ring in the New Year? We'll get tips on last minute planning with Bay Area bargain guru Johnny Funcheap....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Hidden Europe Updated: 2011-12-29 20:22:38 Description: San Francisco native Francis Tapon has visited more than 80 countries and hiked over 12,500 miles. Along his journey he has learned many life lessons. He joins the program to share his insights about what Eastern Europeans can teach us in his newest ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spare the Air Days This Winter Updated: 2011-12-29 20:22:13 Description: Recent chilly and dry weather conditions in the Bay Area have led to a full ten days of wood fire burn bans. Regulators say that wood smoke is the largest source of wintertime air pollution, accounting for 30-percent of particulate matter pollution i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iran Threatens to Block Oil Route Updated: 2011-12-29 20:21:50 Description: Iran has threatened to close a key oil trade route if more sanctions are imposed over its controversial nuclear program. The U.S. Navy has said it won't tolerate a block. We discuss the latest developments in US-Iran relations....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Author Richard Rhodes on Hedy Lamarr Updated: 2011-12-28 19:48:10 Description: Pulitzer prize-winning Bay Area author Richard Rhodes joins us to discuss his new book all about the film siren Hedy Lamarr. We'll move from pre-war Vienna to Paris in the 1920s and learn about the intellectual vigor of this starlet, whose scientific...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Who Owns Your Tweets? Updated: 2011-12-28 19:47:52 Description: Building a Twitter following under an employer's umbrella has become a common business practice. But what happens to that Twitter account when an employee leaves the company - do they get to take their followers with them, or does the company retain ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'No Animals Were Harmed' Updated: 2011-12-27 20:11:46 Description: After a trainer was attacked by a killer whale at Sea World last year, author and journalist Peter Laufer embarked on an inquiry into the controversial role animals play in the human arenas of entertainment and sport. From cockfighting in California ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 2011: The Year in Tech Updated: 2011-12-27 20:11:28 Description: Even while other industries struggled in 2011, technology was king. Apple launched success after success, Android became the dominant Smartphone platform and talking about the "cloud" became commonplace. But there were tech losers as well - like Blac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: John McWhorter Updated: 2011-12-24 03:24:13 Description: In his book, "What Language is," linguist John McWhorter demystifies common misconceptions about language and details how languages change and evolve. We reprise a portion of the interview as part of our special holiday programming....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Alonzo King Updated: 2011-12-24 02:22:28 Description: Celebrated choreographer Alonzo King discusses the new season of LINES ballet. The San Francisco contemporary dance troupe is performing a world premiere set to music in the Sephardic tradition. We reprise a portion of the interview as part of our sp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Ann Patchett Updated: 2011-12-24 02:22:05 Description: Novelist Ann Patchett's book, "State of Wonder," is a thriller that sends a pharmaceutical research scientist into the depths of the Amazonian jungle. We reprise a portion of the interview with the acclaimed author of Bel Canto as part of our special...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Stephen Greenblatt Updated: 2011-12-24 02:21:41 Description: Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt suggests that a single poem changed the course of history and led to the beginning of the renaissance in his book, "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern." We reprise a portion of the interview as part of our ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Person: Rebeca Mauleon Updated: 2011-12-23 19:54:26 Description: We talk Latin music with musician, bandleader and composer Rebeca Mauleon. Mauleon has been energizing Bay Area and international audiences for decades. She's also a music educator and she'll help walk us through some complex Latin beats. Mauleon joi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Should Bird Flu Research Be Kept From the Public? Updated: 2011-12-23 19:53:29 Description: The U.S. government asked two leading scientific journals not to publish details of new research into the deadly bird flu. They worry the information could serve as a blueprint to aid terrorists in creating a biological weapon. But is it ethical to s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Humorous Look Back at 2011 Updated: 2011-12-22 20:12:03 Description: There were many serious news stories in 2011, but there were also a number of stories worth poking fun at. We convene a trio of local comedians to take their best shots at the year coming to a close. From the debt ceiling debacle to the rapture that ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New EPA Limits on Mercury Emissions Updated: 2011-12-22 20:11:51 Description: Coal burning power plants have three years to comply with the EPA's first ever national standards for mercury emissions. According to the EPA, the new regulations released on Wednesday will prevent 91 percent of mercury in coal from being released in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Love and Shame and Love' Updated: 2011-12-21 20:31:52 Description: Author Peter Orner joins the program to talk about his third work of fiction, "Love and Shame and Love," an unconventional novel spanning four generations of men, and the women they love. Jumping back and forth in time and memory, the story delves in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Restore Hetch Hetchy? Updated: 2011-12-21 20:31:31 Description: California Congressman Dan Lungren is asking the Interior Department to investigate whether San Francisco's use of water from Hetch Hetchy Valley is against the law. Claiming that the city isn't using its own water efficiently, Lungren's ultimate goa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jon Kabat-Zinn Updated: 2011-12-20 20:11:16 Description: When Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the stress reduction clinic at the University of Massachusetts, the use of meditation to control stress was considered a novel concept. Today, mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques have gone mainstream, appearing i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rabbi Michael Lerner Updated: 2011-12-20 20:06:33 Description: Discussions about Israel and Palestine frequently devolve into partisan arguments about how to solve the impasse over territory and borders. Rabbi Michael Lerner has written a new book titled "Embracing Israel/Palestine: A Strategy to Heal and Transf...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Year in Film Updated: 2011-12-19 20:39:22 Description: As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to look back at the notable films of 2011, and look ahead to next year....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Warren Hellman's Legacy Updated: 2011-12-19 19:42:14 Description: Businessman, philanthropist, banjo man Warren Hellman died this past weekend at the age of 77. We discuss Hellman's life and legacy, including his efforts to "save journalism" and his annual gift to San Francisco, the free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kim Jong Il Dies Updated: 2011-12-19 19:41:31 Description: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died. We discuss what his death means for the country and its relationships with the U.S. and the rest of the world....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In My Experience: A Multi-Racial Heritage Updated: 2011-12-16 20:36:05 Description: As part of our series "In My Experience," spotlighting the personal stories of our listeners, we talk with a panel of biracial and multi-racial people about race, identity and what it's like to grow up looking different from your neighbors and even y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holiday Gift Giving Updated: 2011-12-16 19:54:27 Description: As the clock ticks down, holiday gift giving gets stressful. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD California's Trigger Cuts Updated: 2011-12-14 19:54:26 Description: Governor Jerry Brown has announced $1 billion in automatic mid-year cuts to social programs, saying state revenues continue to lag. The cuts will affect in-home services, higher education and school transportation, but will largely avoid reductions i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Updated: 2011-12-14 19:54:08 Description: Just over a month ago, Edwin M. Lee made history by becoming the city's first elected Asian-American mayor. We'll talk to him about his agenda and get his take on a wide range of topics including Occupy San Francisco, America's Cup, MUNI, and homeles...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Durban Climate Change Conference Updated: 2011-12-13 21:45:44 Description: After two long weeks of climate change talks in Durban, South Africa, a deal was finally made on Sunday. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Occupy' Port Shutdowns Updated: 2011-12-12 19:56:34 Description: Occupy Wall Street protesters say they'll try to shut down ports along the West Coast from San Diego to Alaska today as a statement of solidarity with longshoremen, port workers and truckers. But the International Longshore and Warehouse Union says a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eurozone Crisis Update Updated: 2011-12-12 19:56:07 Description: European leaders hammered out a deal Friday that they hope will stave off a Eurozone collapse. But Britain is refusing to join the agreement. We discuss the deal, and how Eurozone instability affects U.S. markets....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Seasonal Music with Kitka Updated: 2011-12-09 20:11:02 Description: For more than 30 years, Oakland-based vocal ensemble Kitka has wowed audiences worldwide with their Eastern European-inspired vocal techniques and repertoire. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Many Californians Lack Mental Health Treatment Updated: 2011-12-08 22:29:13 Description: A recent report finds that about 8 percent of California's adult population has mental health needs, yet more than half receive little or no treatment. That's despite a state law mandating health insurance providers include mental health treatment in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ira Flatow Updated: 2011-12-07 19:52:04 Description: Every Friday, NPR listeners learn something new from Ira Flatow about science, technology, health, space or the environment -- from how pigeons fly, to Mars Rovers, to keeping girls fired up about math. Flatow joins us to talk about talking science o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD American Exceptionalism Updated: 2011-12-07 19:51:47 Description: In a recent trip to Asia, President Obama emphasized America's role as the strongest and most influential nation on Earth. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lessons of an Urban Crime Drop Updated: 2011-12-05 20:00:22 Description: Criminologists and urban planners have been at a loss to explain the 80 percent drop in crime over 19 years in New York City. But in his book "The City That Became Safe," UC Berkeley's Franklin Zimring explains the tactics and techniques that have ch...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside KQED Radio Updated: 2011-12-05 19:49:08 Description: KQED Radio's General Manager Jo Anne Wallace and News and Public Affairs Executive Director Raul Ramirez join Michael Krasny to discuss KQED programming and policies -- and to answer listener questions....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NPR President Gary Knell Updated: 2011-12-05 19:39:53 Description: NPR's new president and CEO Gary Knell says he's excited and ready to get to work. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SFMOMA Expansion Updated: 2011-12-01 20:43:43 Description: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art this week unveiled the design for a major expansion project, which would include free ground-level galleries as well as new pedestrian pathways and education spaces. We examine the details of the $480 million pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SFMOMA Expansion Updated: 2011-12-01 20:43:43 Description: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art this week unveiled the design for a major expansion project, which would include free ground-level galleries as well as new pedestrian pathways and education spaces. We examine the details of the $480 million pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Proposed Rules for Terrorism Suspects Under Fire Updated: 2011-12-01 20:33:58 Description: The U.S. Senate is debating the Defense Authorization Act, including a provision requiring certain terrorism suspects to be interrogated and detained by the military instead of by civilian police. Critics say the new policies allow indefinite detenti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD World AIDS Day Updated: 2011-12-01 20:33:16 Description: Today is World AIDS Day, and scientists say they're seeing promising results from research into a possible AIDS vaccine. We discuss the developments with one of the doctors who identified AIDS as a new disease 30 years ago, and a man who's lived with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SFMOMA Expansion Updated: 2011-12-01 19:01:06 Description: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art this week unveiled the design for a major expansion project, which would include free ground-level galleries as well as new pedestrian pathways and education spaces. We examine the details of the $480 million pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Katrina vanden Heuvel Updated: 2011-11-30 20:04:25 Description: The Nation magazine editor Katrina vanden Heuvel joins us to discuss her new book, "The Change I Believe In," a collection of her columns and commentaries spanning the last three years of the Obama administration....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD PBS President Paula Kerger Updated: 2011-11-30 20:04:09 Description: PBS President Paula Kerger joins us to discuss the current state and evolving role of public broadcasting. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ambassador James Hormel Updated: 2011-11-28 20:08:07 Description: James Hormel grew up in the embrace of his family's wealth -- big house, 200 acres, servants, a driver, and high expectations. He married, had children, and worked in academia. But during the turbulence of the late 1960s, Hormel chose to stop hiding ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Passing on Family Wealth Updated: 2011-11-28 20:07:49 Description: If you grow up in poverty, or in a wealthy family, chances are good you'll remain at that economic level. But research from the Pew Economic Mobility Project indicates that successive generations are not necessarily locked into their parent's economi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Jeffrey Eugenides Updated: 2011-11-25 20:17:11 Description: Jeffrey Eugenides joined us in the studio to discuss his highly anticipated latest novel, "The Marriage Plot." 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: The Heart and the Fist Updated: 2011-11-25 20:06:27 Description: "The world needs many more humanitarians than it needs warriors," writes Eric Greitens in his new book "The Heart and the Fist," "but there can be none of the former without enough of the latter." Dave Iverson talks with Greitens, a former Rhodes sch...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The New Deal: A Modern History Updated: 2011-11-24 00:41:10 Description: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Michael Hiltzik has produced an intimate look at the inside workings of the Franklin Roosevelt administration and the New Deal in his book, "The New Deal: A Modern History." In this pre-recorded interview Hiltzik arg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Kay Ryan Updated: 2011-11-23 23:15:12 Description: Former U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan is known for her ability to leave a deep imprint with very few words, artfully weaving subtlety, wit and gravity. The Marin County-based poet, who was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" last month, joined...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Adam Gopnik Updated: 2011-11-23 23:14:30 Description: On this Thanksgiving day we revisit our interview with New Yorker staff writer and author Adam Gopnik about his new book, "The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Holiday Books 2011 Updated: 2011-11-23 21:50:44 Description: Forum opens up the phone lines to hear from listeners about their favorite books of 2011. Call or write in and let us know about the books you think everyone should read and why....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What's Next for Egypt? Updated: 2011-11-23 20:05:20 Description: Unrest continues to grow in Egypt's Tahrir Square as pro-democracy demonstrators renew their fight for self-governance. The escalating volatility has forced the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to withdraw governing proposals that would have enshr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Think Long' Panel Releases California Reform Plan Updated: 2011-11-22 20:02:42 Description: A bi-partisan committee of business and policy luminaries have just released a report on their plans to update and modernize California governance, including an overhaul of state's tax system. Learn about their ideas for fixing California....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Annie Leibovitz Updated: 2011-11-22 20:02:20 Description: Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, known for her classic portraits of celebrities, joins us to discuss her career and the state of photography in the iPhone era....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD UC Davis Pepper Spray Incident Updated: 2011-11-21 19:48:25 Description: UC Davis announced today that it has placed university police chief Annette Spicuzza on leave after her officers used pepper spray to move seated Occupy UC Davis protesters on Friday. The incident, which has gained international media attention, also...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Clock Ticks for Supercommittee Updated: 2011-11-21 19:47:10 Description: The congressional deficit reduction supercommittee faces a Wednesday deadline to reach an agreement on reducing the deficit. If the panel does not reach a deal, $1.2 trillion will automatically be cut from defense and domestic spending in 2013. 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But he's also famous for having killed a dog on film as part of an art project. Now, after 34 years -- and many apologies -- Otterness has received a commission for public art pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Joan Didion Updated: 2011-11-15 19:45:50 Description: In her new book "Blue Nights," author Joan Didion reflects on the death of her daughter, Quintana Roo, and explores some of our most fundamental fears and hopes. She joins Michael Krasny in the studio....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budget Protests at California Universities Updated: 2011-11-15 19:45:31 Description: Protesters with Occupy Cal have called for a general strike across all colleges and universities in California today, in part to protest tuition hikes and budget cuts. In the CSU system Thursday, faculty members are striking at two campuses over teac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stephen Breyer Updated: 2011-11-14 20:43:42 Description: Supreme Court Justice and San Francisco native Stephen Breyer joins us in the studio to discuss his judicial philosophy and his career on the bench. Breyer's most recent book is "Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bay Bridge Structural Problems? Updated: 2011-11-14 20:24:44 Description: A Sacramento Bee investigation raises questions about the structural integrity of the new span of the Bay Bridge. We talk with the investigative reporter and Caltrans officials about the allegations....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Updated: 2011-11-14 19:41:45 Description: Police began clearing out the Occupy Oakland in an early morning sweep on Monday. Mayor Quan joins us to discuss the latest events and takes your calls....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD U.S. Congressman George Miller Updated: 2011-11-10 20:12:46 Description: Richmond native George Miller has represented the East Bay in Congress for more than 36 years. He joins us to discuss a range of issues including the deficit-reduction supercommittee negotiations, the president's jobs proposal and California's ongoin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Physicist Michio Kaku Updated: 2011-11-10 19:40:58 Description: By the year 2100, we'll be driving floating magnetic cars, connecting to the Internet with our contact lenses and bringing back extinct animals using their DNA, according to physicist Michio Kaku. He joins us to discuss his predictions and to explain...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are Humans Meant for Monogamy? Updated: 2011-11-09 20:14:50 Description: We explore the history of monogamy and what science tells us about the true nature of human sexuality. Psychologist Christopher Ryan joins us to discuss his book "Sex at Dawn," which challenges conventional wisdom about mating and marriage, tracing t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Election Results and Analysis Updated: 2011-11-09 20:14:35 Description: Who won, who lost and how did the ballot measures fare? Guest host Scott Shafer takes a look at results in Bay Area elections including analysis of ranked-choice voting and the political clout of Asian-Americans....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Constitution Cafe Updated: 2011-11-08 19:43:00 Description: Christopher Phillips launched Socrates Cafes across the country more than a decade ago to encourage strangers to meet in coffee shops to discuss philosophical questions. Now, Phillips has a new project, Constitution Cafe, which he hopes will start na...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teen Sexual Harassment Updated: 2011-11-08 19:42:43 Description: A new report finds that nearly half of 7th to 12th graders experienced sexual harassment in school in the last year. We discuss teen sexual harassment and efforts to combat it....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' Updated: 2011-11-07 21:35:09 Description: Research psychologist Daniel Kahneman, one of the only non-economists to earn the Nobel Prize in Economics, joins us to discuss his new book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Surf Drama in SF Updated: 2011-11-07 21:34:52 Description: San Francisco is not known as a surfing mecca, but fans of the sport are flocking to the Rip Curl Search 2011 contest, now underway at Ocean Beach. Under sunny skies and unusually fine conditions, American surfing legend Kelly Slater thrilled the cro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Redefining Poverty Updated: 2011-11-07 21:34:35 Description: Today, the Census Bureau unveils a new method of determining who's living in poverty. Since the 1960s, people were classified as living in poverty depending on how much they spent on food as a percentage of income. Now, the bureau is adding local cos...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Science Writer Carl Zimmer Updated: 2011-11-04 18:49:09 Description: The New York Times has called Carl Zimmer "as fine a science essayist as we have." We talk with Zimmer about recent developments in biology and neuroscience, and discuss his latest book "Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In My Experience: Long-term Unemployment Updated: 2011-11-04 18:48:51 Description: California's unemployment rate is now at a dismally high 11.9 percent. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland General Strike and Protest Updated: 2011-11-03 19:18:38 Description: Yesterday, Occupy Oakland protesters called for a citywide general strike and organized a march to shut down the Port of Oakland. There were pockets of violence and vandalism, but the day was largely peaceful. We discuss the past, present and future ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Sutro Baths Story Updated: 2011-11-02 19:05:12 Description: The wave-swept remnants of Sutro Baths below San Francisco's Cliff House are among the city's most famous ruins. The new documentary "Sutro's: The Palace at Land's End" highlights the heyday of the lavish bathhouse, which opened in 1896 and featured ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Day of the Dead Updated: 2011-11-02 19:04:50 Description: San Francisco observes Dia de los Muertos tonight with art exhibits, performances and the annual procession through the Mission District. We discuss the traditional Mexican holiday devoted to honoring the dead and celebrating life, which was also obs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Farm Bill Heads to the Supercommittee Updated: 2011-11-02 18:57:42 Description: The intensely debated Farm Bill, which governs agriculture and food policy for the federal government, may escape close scrutiny this year. Ordinarily, the Congressional Agriculture Committee debates the five-year spending plan with input from lobbyi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland General Strike Updated: 2011-11-02 18:57:22 Description: Occupy Oakland protesters are calling for a general strike today to bring attention to what they call income inequality perpetuated by the financial industry. Several unions have endorsed the action, but some say their contracts prohibit strikes. Som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adam Gopnik Updated: 2011-11-01 19:19:27 Description: We talk with New Yorker staff writer and author Adam Gopnik about his new book, "The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Why Taiwan Matters' Updated: 2011-11-01 19:18:06 Description: Taiwan should be held up as a model of successful and equitable economic development and peaceful democratization, writes East Asia expert Shelley Rigger in her new book "Why Taiwan Matters." We talk to Rigger about the book, and find out why she thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Radiolab Updated: 2011-10-31 18:52:03 Description: Radiolab may be the only public radio show that makes This American Life host and executive producer Ira Glass feel jealous. "I marvel at Radiolab when I hear it," he says. The science program's innovative aesthetic has earned it the prestigious Peab...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Update Updated: 2011-10-31 18:49:19 Description: Oakland has emerged as the focal point of the international Occupy movement due to violent clashes between protesters and police last week, and the injury of 24-year-old Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen. Meanwhile, San Francisco's tent city remains, and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Steve Inskeep on Karachi, Pakistan Updated: 2011-10-28 19:26:13 Description: Since World War II, cities around the world have been steadily expanding. But Pakistan's port city of Karachi has exploded -- now nearly 30 times its former size. In his new book "Instant City," NPR's Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep explores li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD School Choice in San Francisco Updated: 2011-10-28 19:25:56 Description: Proposition H on the San Francisco ballot would encourage the city to prioritize placing kids in their neighborhood schools. But critics say the current city policy, which emphasizes school choice for students from low-performing districts, does a be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Montaigne's Life Lessons Updated: 2011-10-27 18:54:18 Description: Given her affinity for historic texts, it's no surprise that author Sarah Bakewell would look to the past for guidance and inspiration. She stumbled upon Montaigne by chance, and in her new book "How to Live," she examines the writer's life in a fres...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Toddlers and Television Updated: 2011-10-27 18:54:00 Description: According to a new survey, nearly half of children age two and younger watch an average of two hours of TV per day. But the American Academy of Pediatrics just issued a policy saying parents should keep children under two as "screen-free" as possible...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poet Kay Ryan Updated: 2011-10-26 19:30:43 Description: Former U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan is known for her ability to leave a deep imprint with very few words, artfully weaving subtlety, wit and gravity. The Marin County-based poet, who was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" last month, joins ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Occupy Oakland Update Updated: 2011-10-26 19:29:03 Description: The Occupy Movement heated up last night in Oakland as police fired tear gas into a crowd of protesters. We discuss the latest developments as well as the future of Occupy Oakland....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Police Break Down Occupy Oakland Updated: 2011-10-25 19:34:30 Description: Oakland police have cleared all Occupy Oakland protesters from Frank Ogawa Plaza with the full support of city officials. We discuss breaking developments, as well as the future of the Occupy Oakland movement....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama's Mortgage Plan Updated: 2011-10-25 19:25:19 Description: President Obama has announced reforms to help homeowners whose houses have fallen in value to refinance their mortgages. We discuss the president's plan, and what the government can do in the face of rising foreclosures and increasing homeowner debt....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawrence Lessig Updated: 2011-10-25 19:13:55 Description: Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig joins us to discuss his new book "Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress -- and a Plan to Stop It." We'll also find out about Lessig's teach-in at Occupy DC last week, where he urged protesters to join force...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bill Bryson Updated: 2011-10-24 18:38:40 Description: In his latest book, author and humorist Bill Bryson takes readers on a tour through his own house, using each room as a jumping off point into the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. He joins Michael Krasny in the studio....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The End of the Iraq War Updated: 2011-10-24 18:37:08 Description: President Obama has announced the withdrawal all American troops from Iraq by the end of the year. The president said, "as promised... America's war in Iraq will be over." We discuss the potential impacts....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tax Talk Updated: 2011-10-21 19:42:26 Description: Competing tax reform proposals have dominated recent GOP debates, with candidate Herman Cain calling for a "999" plan and fellow candidate Rick Perry proposing a "flat tax" plan. We bring in two tax experts to look at what those proposals mean, and t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Race and the Media Updated: 2011-10-21 19:36:12 Description: In his new book, author and journalist Juan Gonzalez looks at the history of the U.S. media through the lens of race and class, and celebrates the achievements of trailblazing minority reporters and editors. He joins Dave Iverson in the studio....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Preparing for an Earthquake Updated: 2011-10-21 19:35:55 Description: On Thursday, a 4.0 temblor centered in Berkeley gave a short wake-up jolt to the Bay Area. The quake came just hours after the Great California Shakeout, the largest earthquake drill in history. We talk about the best way to prepare for an earthquake...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Feds Crack Down on Medical Marijuana Updated: 2011-10-20 19:27:14 Description: Growing and distributing marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legal under California law since 1996. But federal law prohibits the cultivation and possession of marijuana for any purpose. Recently, federal agents began raiding large marijuana gr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 20th Anniversary of the Oakland Firestorm Updated: 2011-10-20 19:26:30 Description: Twenty years ago, the firestorm in the Oakland and Berkeley hills killed 25 people and destroyed or damaged nearly 3,500 homes. Memories of the fire and its devastation are still vivid for many in the Bay Area. We mark the anniversary with survivors ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Moammar Gadhafi Killed in Libya Updated: 2011-10-20 19:25:46 Description: Wild celebrations have begun in Libya after the reported death of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stephen Mitchell Updated: 2011-10-19 19:33:44 Description: Stephen Mitchell "may be the closest thing that the translation world has to a rock star," according to the Wall Street Journal. Mitchell's new translation of Homer's "Iliad" cuts out 1,100 lines of the epic poem and adds a sprinkling of modern slang...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cancer Screening Controversy Updated: 2011-10-19 19:33:29 Description: New studies suggesting less frequent screening for breast or prostate cancer are revealing divisions among doctors and epidemiologists. One camp recommends yearly screening to detect cancers in their earliest stages. The other suggests that screening...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Person: Marc Bamuthi Joseph Updated: 2011-10-18 19:46:26 Description: Celebrated hip-hop performance artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph joins us as part of our "First Person" series, profiling the leaders, innovators and other compelling characters who make the Bay Area unique. A national poetry slam champion, Joseph is artist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Europe's Debt Crisis Updated: 2011-10-18 19:46:07 Description: European leaders are expected to release a plan this weekend to address their growing sovereign debt crisis, but German officials on Monday put a damper on hopes for a quick fix. What should be done about the crisis, and how vulnerable is the U.S. ec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alonzo King Updated: 2011-10-17 19:02:37 Description: Celebrated choreographer Alonzo King joins us to discuss the new season of LINES ballet. The San Francisco contemporary dance troupe is performing a world premiere set to music in the Sephardic tradition....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland Police Shakeup Updated: 2011-10-17 19:02:19 Description: Oakland has sworn in Howard Jordan to head its police department, replacing Chief Anthony Batts who announced his departure just two days earlier. We discuss public safety in Oakland, including this week's special election to decide whether Oakland w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jeffrey Eugenides Updated: 2011-10-14 18:49:36 Description: Author Jeffrey Eugenides joins us in the studio to discuss his latest novel, "The Marriage Plot." The book is Eugenides' first since his 2002 bestseller "Middlesex," which won the Pulitzer Prize. His other books include "The Virgin Suicides."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Fees Prompt Calls for Bank Divestment Updated: 2011-10-14 18:49:22 Description: Bank of America's decision to charge customers a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards has ignited controversy and provoked calls for divestment from the bank. But bank officials say a new law forced their hand. We discuss the change. What can cons...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Energy Expert Daniel Yergin Updated: 2011-10-13 19:39:03 Description: A leading expert on energy policy, Daniel Yergin joins us to discuss his book, "The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World." Yergin looks at the recent history of the energy industry, emerging renewable technologies and the not...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iran and the Alleged Terror Plot Updated: 2011-10-13 19:38:46 Description: Attorney General Eric Holder has accused Iran of fomenting a terror plot on U.S. soil. The alleged target: the ambassador to Washington from Saudi Arabia. While the Saudi government has warned Iran that it must "pay the price" for the alleged plot, s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stories on Stage Updated: 2011-10-12 18:55:40 Description: The publishing industry may be struggling, but San Francisco's literary scene is thriving. From Litquake to Porchlight to Pop-Up Magazine, writers aren't just taking pen to paper -- they're actually taking to the stage. We examine the Bay Area's lite...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Assessing San Francisco's Mayoral Race Updated: 2011-10-12 18:54:23 Description: Early voting began Tuesday in San Francisco, and with a crowded field of 16 candidates, voters have a lot of research to do in picking their mayor. We review the major issues in the race, assess the candidates and discuss the impact of ranked-choice ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ariel Dorfman Updated: 2011-10-11 18:57:28 Description: Chilean-American author and activist Ariel Dorfman joins us to discuss his latest book, "Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile," which deals with the legacy of Pinochet's rule in Chile....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sacramento Bill Round Up Updated: 2011-10-11 18:57:01 Description: Governor Jerry Brown signed into law - or vetoed - a flurry of bills this past weekend. From financial aid access to shark fin sales to bicycle safety issues, we'll look at the legislative winners and losers with John Myers, KQED's Sacramento bureau ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Legacy of Al Davis Updated: 2011-10-11 18:56:16 Description: Long time Bay Area sportswriter and columnist Ray Ratto joins us to discuss the life and legacy of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died on Saturday....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Richard Serra Updated: 2011-10-10 19:03:53 Description: Celebrated artist Richard Serra is known for creating large-scale installations using steel as his medium. Now, San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art is featuring a retrospective of his drawings over the past 40 years. The SFMOMA's presentation also f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Swerve: How the World Became Modern' Updated: 2011-10-10 19:03:07 Description: In his latest book, Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt suggests that a single poem changed the course of history and led to the beginning of the Renaissance. In "The Swerve: How the World Became Modern," Greenblatt writes about how the discovery ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brain Science in the Courts Updated: 2011-10-07 18:45:26 Description: Should a convicted murderer be given a lighter sentence if a brain scan suggests he can't tell right from wrong? Courts are increasingly confronting such questions as the use of MRIs as evidence becomes more common. We discuss the intersection of bra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bay Area African-Americans Examine 'State of the Race' Updated: 2011-10-07 18:45:13 Description: Next week, a group of Bay Area non-profits, businesses and African-American leaders will gather for a "State of the Race" convention to discuss strategies to improve the quality of life and economic status of local African-Americans. The meeting foll...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wall Street Protests Spread Updated: 2011-10-06 18:46:24 Description: The Occupy Wall Street protests continued this week in New York, San Francisco and other cities across the country. Some labor unions and Democratic politicians are now embracing the movement, which has higher public approval ratings than Congress. W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State Prisoners Move to Counties Updated: 2011-10-06 18:46:03 Description: Starting this week, state prisoners are being moved to county jails or probation to serve out their sentences. It's all part of a plan called realignment, an attempt to reduce the state prison population to meet a federal court order. Counties are st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remembering Steve Jobs Updated: 2011-10-06 18:45:37 Description: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56. Under his leadership, Cupertino-based Apple overcame its reputation as a relatively small computer manufacturer to become a technology juggernaut by introducing wildly successful personal e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Russell Banks Updated: 2011-10-05 19:35:28 Description: Celebrated author Russell Banks joins us to discuss his latest novel, "Lost Memory of Skin." Set amid a colony of sex offenders living under a South Florida causeway, the book deals with issues of child abuse and the consequences of zero-tolerance cr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ending Violence in Inner-city America Updated: 2011-10-05 19:35:14 Description: We talk with criminologist David M. Kennedy about his new book, "Don't Shoot: One Man, a Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America." Kennedy has been recognized for his innovative strategies for reducing urban violence....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The 50 Funniest American Writers' Updated: 2011-10-04 18:35:38 Description: Writer, comedian and satirist Andy Borowitz joins us to talk about his new book, "The 50 Funniest American Writers: An Anthology of Humor From Mark Twain to The Onion."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NIH Director Francis Collins Updated: 2011-10-04 18:35:23 Description: National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins joins us to discuss the state of medical research funding, the promise of personalized medicine and the role of government in promoting scientific innovation. We'll also discuss how Collins, an e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jeremy Rifkin Updated: 2011-10-03 18:47:04 Description: Economist and trend-spotter Jeremy Rifkin predicts that the evolution of energy production and distribution -- from fossil fuels to more decentralized renewable energy -- will transform the global economy. He joins us to discuss his latest book, "The...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mills College's New President Updated: 2011-10-03 18:43:49 Description: Oakland's Mills College recently inaugurated a new president, its first in 20 years. Alecia DeCoudreaux, a former pharmaceutical executive, joins us to discuss her vision for the oldest women's college in the west. We'll also explore the role of sing...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Oakland School Closures Updated: 2011-10-03 18:43:33 Description: Oakland Unified School District officials say they have to close at least 10 schools by the fall of 2012 because of budget problems. Parents and students from the threatened schools are fighting to keep them open. We discuss the proposal the district...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Home Improvement 101 Updated: 2011-09-30 18:44:27 Description: Got a clogged drain? A daunting painting project? Roof leak? An expert panel joins us to take your questions on home repair and improvement....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'A Governor's Story' Updated: 2011-09-30 18:44:10 Description: Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and her husband, leadership coach and author Dan Mulhern, join us to discuss their new book "A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America's Economic Future."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Salon Relaunched Updated: 2011-09-29 19:00:51 Description: The online news magazine Salon.com is relaunching this week under the banner of the "American Spring." Founder David Talbot returns as CEO. Salon is announcing new media partnerships, new contributors and a new membership program. We talk with Talbot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nancy Pelosi Updated: 2011-09-29 19:00:30 Description: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi joins us in the studio to discuss the jobs bill, Washington gridlock, the Middle East and more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD BART's New General Manager Updated: 2011-09-29 19:00:12 Description: BART has recently come under fire for the shooting death of a homeless man, and for shutting off cell service to thwart protests. We talk with BART General Manager Grace Crunican about her attempts to reach out to protesters and other BART critics. W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Palestinian Children's Art Exhibit Canceled Updated: 2011-09-28 19:36:28 Description: The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland was recently slated to host an exhibit of art by Palestinian children living in Gaza. But after months of planning, the museum canceled the exhibit amidst concerns about the violent nature of the images, many d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Art Prophets' Updated: 2011-09-28 19:31:43 Description: Richard Polsky, art dealer and author of "I Bought Andy Warhol" and "I Sold Andy Warhol (too soon)" joins us to discuss his latest work. In "The Art Prophets," Polsky describes the dealers, collectors and gallery owners who took chances on unknown ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poet Jane Hirshfield Updated: 2011-09-28 19:31:25 Description: American poet Jane Hirshfield joins us to talk about her new collection, "Come, Thief." Booklist describes Hirshfield as "wittily deductive and metaphysically resplendent."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Whooping Cough Update Updated: 2011-09-28 19:30:46 Description: California witnessed a spike in whooping cough cases last year, resulting in the deaths of 10 infants. The outbreak led to a state law requiring middle and high school students to get booster shots. But the percentage of parents signing vaccine exemp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD San Francisco Symphony Celebrates Its Centennial Updated: 2011-09-27 19:40:31 Description: The San Francisco Symphony turns 100 this year. We listen to the symphony's recordings and talk about the history of the San Francisco Symphony, the present season and the future of the venerable Bay Area institution....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reconstructing the Mind's Eye Updated: 2011-09-27 19:40:19 Description: UC Berkeley scientists are figuring out how to decode and reconstruct our dynamic visual experiences -- in one instance through subjects watching Hollywood movie trailers. We meet a lead scientist looking at how one day we may be able to go inside th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD UC Berkeley Bake Sale Controversy Updated: 2011-09-27 19:40:01 Description: A group of Republican students at UC Berkeley is under fire for plans to hold a bake sale where the cost of a cookie is based on the race of the person buying. The group says it's meant as a satire of legislation that would allow California universit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Homelessness in the Bay Area Updated: 2011-09-26 21:05:23 Description: We check in with different regions of the Bay Area to hear about local efforts to help the homeless. Is there more desperate poverty on the street? What innovative programs have been effective in reducing homelessness?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photographer Howard Schatz Updated: 2011-09-26 19:34:05 Description: Photographer Howard Schatz joins us to discuss his upcoming book "WITH child," which features photographs of mothers during the stages leading up to and immediately following their pregnancies....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What It's Like to go to War Updated: 2011-09-26 19:33:49 Description: We speak with author and decorated veteran Karl Marlantes about his new book, "What It Is Like to Go to War." Marlantes wrote the book in order to come to terms with his own experience of combat as well as to help others....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Preventative STD Care for Minors Updated: 2011-09-23 19:47:37 Description: Governor Jerry Brown is considering Assembly Bill 499, which would allow minors to receive treatment for sexually transmitted diseases without parental consent. Those services could include receiving vaccinations against the HPV virus, which has been...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Can Washington Fix the Economy? Updated: 2011-09-23 19:45:21 Description: This week, President Obama laid out his tax plan and the Federal Reserve announced a new policy called "The Twist." But in a time of political gridlock, just how much can the Fed or the president do to stimulate the economy?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Meg Whitman to Head HP Updated: 2011-09-23 19:45:02 Description: Former eBay CEO and California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has been named to the number-one job at Hewlett-Packard. She replaces CEO Leo Apotheker, who is stepping down after less than one year in the post. We discuss HP, Meg Whitman and what...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rita Moreno Updated: 2011-09-22 19:28:30 Description: Rita Moreno is well into the 8th decade of her celebrated career as a singer, dancer and actress, and she shows no signs of stopping. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner joins us to discuss her latest role in "Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup" at...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Troy Davis Executed in Georgia Updated: 2011-09-22 19:28:15 Description: In spite of widespread doubt as to his guilt, Troy Davis was executed last night by the state of Georgia. In Texas, white supremacist gang member Lawrence Russell Brewer was executed for the slaying of James Byrd Jr., a black man from East Texas. In ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Iran Releases Jailed American Hikers Updated: 2011-09-21 19:33:09 Description: Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal -- both UC Berkeley graduates -- left a Tehran prison this morning on bail after their attorney completed paperwork for their release. The two men had been imprisoned for more than two years....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dolphin Scientist Diana Reiss Updated: 2011-09-21 19:31:53 Description: Scientist and activist Diana Reiss has spent more than 35 years researching dolphins, and she served as an adviser to the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove." She joins Michael Krasny to discuss her new book, "The Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Do...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Not in Our Town' Updated: 2011-09-21 19:31:40 Description: Started in 1995 as a public television special, the "Not in Our Town" project has grown into a series of documentaries and a national campaign against hate crimes and violence. We talk to Oakland-based Executive Producer Patrice O'Neill about the lat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cruz Reynoso: 'Sowing the Seeds of Justice' Updated: 2011-09-20 19:07:43 Description: Born into a Spanish-speaking farmworker family of 11 children, Cruz Reynoso went on to become a civil rights lawyer and the first Latino justice on the California Supreme Court. The new film "Sowing the Seeds of Justice" documents his achievements an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Corner Store' Updated: 2011-09-20 19:07:20 Description: Like many corner stores, Yousef Elhaj's San Francisco shop is the nucleus of the neighborhood. The documentary "Corner Store" -- produced and directed by one of Elhaj's customers -- follows the Palestinian immigrant's efforts to make a success of his...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repealed Updated: 2011-09-20 19:06:39 Description: Starting today, openly gay personnel will be able to serve in the military. President Obama's repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" goes into effect 18 years after President Bill Clinton instituted the policy. What does the repeal mean for gay service me...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside the Fight Against al-Qaida Updated: 2011-09-20 19:06:18 Description: New York Times national security reporter Eric Schmitt joins us in the studio to discuss his new book, "Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Calvin Trillin Updated: 2011-09-19 19:18:54 Description: Celebrated author, humorist and New Yorker writer Calvin Trillin joins us to talk about his newest book, "Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff." It's a compilation of his best work throughout his career....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Palestinian Bid for U.N. Membership? Updated: 2011-09-19 19:18:38 Description: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to petition the United Nations Security Council this month for full U.N. membership -- but the U.S. has vowed to veto any such bid. How might the Palestinian bid affect the stalled Middle East peace pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Do List: Fall Arts Preview Updated: 2011-09-16 19:59:32 Description: Forum teams up with The Do List for a special fall arts preview. The Do List hosts Cy Musiker and David Wiegand will share their picks for music, visual art, theater and dance in the Bay Area....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Bad News on BPA? Updated: 2011-09-16 19:59:02 Description: Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in household products, can interfere with the effectiveness of drugs used to fight breast cancer, according to a new California Pacific Medical Center study. Find out about the new research and a proposed C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Veto Blues Updated: 2011-09-16 19:58:27 Description: Governor Brown has hundreds of bills awaiting action on his desk, and he is warning that many are not worth his signature. "They've given me 600 bills and there's not 600 problems that we need those solutions for," he said. KQED's Sacramento Bureau c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tiffany Shlain's 'Connected' Updated: 2011-09-15 19:17:41 Description: Do you sleep with your iPhone? Check your work email at the beach? We talk with filmmaker and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain about her new documentary "Connected," which explores our complex relationship with technology....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alexandra Fuller Updated: 2011-09-15 19:16:30 Description: Author Alexandra Fuller has written an intimate portrait of her mother, a young and proud Scottish national, as her family navigated the turbulent end of white sovereignty in Africa. Her latest book is "Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD EPA Chief Lisa Jackson Updated: 2011-09-15 19:14:32 Description: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson is in the Bay Area, meeting with local businesses and organizations to highlight innovation and green technology -- and to discuss President Obama's jobs plan....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Khaled Hosseini Updated: 2011-09-14 19:36:29 Description: The 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the dramatic Taliban attack on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul this week have focused renewed public attention on Afghanistan. We discuss the future of that country with Kabul-born American author and physician Khaled Hosse...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD California Poverty on the Rise Updated: 2011-09-14 19:36:13 Description: More than 6 million Californians are living in poverty, according to new figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. That's up more than 4 percent since before the recession began in 2006. Household income fell by the biggest margin on record -- and nearly ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Project Bandaloop Turns 20 Updated: 2011-09-13 19:04:44 Description: Project Bandaloop, a Bay Area dance troupe, celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. Suspended by ropes, the troupe's performers move freely on vertical platforms past "stages" which in the past have included the sides of skyscrapers, the walls of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Analyzing the Republican Debate Updated: 2011-09-13 19:04:27 Description: We talk with political analyst Marc Sandalow about Monday night's CNN/Tea Party Republican debate in Tampa, Florida. Sandalow is associate academic director at the University of California's Washington Center and Washington editor of the California N...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Inside Scientology Updated: 2011-09-13 18:52:40 Description: We talk with journalist and author Janet Reitman about her book, "Inside Scientology: The Story of America's Most Secretive Religion."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Cleopatra: A Life' Updated: 2011-09-12 19:10:14 Description: Host Michael Krasny discusses the life and legacy of Cleopatra with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Stacy Schiff. Why are we still so fascinated by an Egyptian queen who ruled more than 2,000 years ago?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Burden of Medical Debt Updated: 2011-09-12 19:09:36 Description: An increasing number of Americans say they're being pushed into financial ruin by medical debt. Some 20 percent of those seeking financial counseling cite an inability to pay medical bills as the primary factor in declaring bankruptcy. What measures ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten Years After 9/11 Updated: 2011-09-09 18:52:29 Description: As the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 nears, we check back in with guests we spoke to shortly after the attacks about how their views on patriotism have changed a decade later. What are your reflections on the nation 10 years after...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD President Obama's Jobs Speech Updated: 2011-09-09 18:52:12 Description: We get reaction to President Barack Obama's jobs speech, given Thursday evening to a joint session of Congress. What are the prospects for the president's jobs plan?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bill McKibben and Paul Hawken Updated: 2011-09-08 20:00:08 Description: Author and climate activist Bill McKibben was among hundreds arrested at the White House recently at an environmental protest over a proposed Canada-U.S. oil pipeline. McKibben joins us in the studio -- along with veteran environmentalist and entrepr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Future of the Postal Service Updated: 2011-09-08 19:59:49 Description: Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe says the U.S. Postal Service will run out of cash and face a shutdown by July or August unless Congress acts. Postal officials are asking Congress for authority to cut Saturday mail deliveries and delay payment of r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Making Sense of People Updated: 2011-09-07 19:38:18 Description: In his new book, "Making Sense of People: Decoding the Mysteries of Personality," UCSF psychiatrist Samuel Barondes proposes a science-based, systematic method for understanding human motivation and personality patterns....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama Ozone Reversal Updated: 2011-09-07 19:38:02 Description: President Obama angered environmentalists last week when he asked the EPA to stop development of tougher air quality rules. The Sierra Club's Bruce Nilles joins us to discuss the reversal....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Non-Profits: State Parks' Savior? Updated: 2011-09-07 19:37:42 Description: Legislation approved on Monday would allow private non-profit groups to operate state parks slated for closure. Join us to discuss what non-profit management might mean for the park system....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Railroaded' Updated: 2011-09-06 19:44:34 Description: In his new book, Stanford history professor Richard White writes that some of the tycoons that built the transcontinental railroad system were corrupt, caused economic and environmental ruin and abused government subsidies. White joins us to discuss ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lynn Woolsey Updated: 2011-09-06 19:44:02 Description: U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey has represented Marin and Sonoma for nearly two decades. She recently announced her retirement, and joins Michael Krasny in the studio to reflect on her career....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Will Kaufman on Woody Guthrie Updated: 2011-09-03 02:04:43 Description: Will Kaufman is a professor of American literature and a professional folk singer who's been bringing what he calls "live documentaries" on Woody Guthrie to the Bay Area. He's also the author of the recent Guthrie biography, "Woody Guthrie: American ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From the Archives: Poet Billy Collins Updated: 2011-09-03 02:04:26 Description: English professor and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins has been dubbed "the most popular poet in America." He talks with Michael Krasny about his anthology, "Horoscopes for the Dead: Poems."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Magician King' Updated: 2011-09-03 02:03:46 Description: The New Yorker included Lev Grossman's 2009 fantasy novel, "The Magicians" on its list of the best books of that year. Grossman, a staff writer for Time magazine, joins us to discuss his recently published sequel, "The Magician King."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Remarkable Quotations Updated: 2011-09-02 19:00:33 Description: When Steve Jobs announced his resignation from Apple last week, social media networks were abuzz with quotes from his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, among his other memorable sayings. We discuss the power of quotations, and find out why people co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Solyndra and the Green Jobs Economy Updated: 2011-09-02 19:00:19 Description: President Obama visited solar panel manufacturer Solyndra last year, gave the Fremont company $500 million in loan guarantees and touted it as a perfect example of how to create green jobs. But the company abruptly closed its doors this week, throwin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jack Kornfield Updated: 2011-09-01 19:07:49 Description: Author and Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield, founder of Spirit Rock meditation center in Marin, joins us in the studio. His new book and audio CD program "A Lamp in the Darkness" contains guided meditations to help deal with adversity and promote "inn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MS-13 Gang Convictions Updated: 2011-09-01 19:07:33 Description: A federal jury this week convicted six members of the MS-13 gang, which prosecutors say terrorized San Francisco's Mission District, on charges of racketeering and conspiracy. Three defendants were also found guilty of murder. Prosecutors used the te...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Is Marriage for White People? Updated: 2011-08-31 19:37:16 Description: Marriage is on the decline generally in the U.S., and among African-Americans the rates are particularly low, especially among African-American women. Stanford law professor Rick Banks explores the reasons for this in his new book, "Is Marriage for W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reliability of Eyewitness Testimony Updated: 2011-08-31 19:37:01 Description: Last week, the New Jersey Supreme Court made it easier for defendants to challenge eyewitness testimony on the grounds that it may be flawed. Research shows that about one-third of the witnesses who pick out suspects choose the wrong person. We look ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Blindsight' Updated: 2011-08-30 19:00:09 Description: In 1994, movie producer Simon Lewis got into a brutal car accident that left him with intense brain damage. Lewis mostly functions well, but his brain now works in dramatically different ways than most. The story of Lewis' brain and his attempt to ma...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Zyzzyva Updated: 2011-08-30 18:59:52 Description: The San Francisco-based journal of West Coast literature and arts, Zyzzyva, has its first new editor since it began 25 years ago. We talk with the new editor and managing editor about Zyzzyva and about the poetry, fiction and visual art of the West C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD NTSB's Final Report on the San Bruno Explosion Updated: 2011-08-30 18:58:26 Description: The National Transportation Safety Board is issuing its final report on the PG&E pipeline explosion -- the worst in a decade -- that took the lives of eight people and destroyed 38 homes in San Bruno last year. After reviewing 14,000 pages of public ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten Years Later: Muslims in the Bay Area Updated: 2011-08-29 19:46:19 Description: Ten years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, we talk with members of the Bay Area Muslim community. How have the lives of local Muslims changed over the past decade? Are tensions between Muslims and non-Muslims, heightened in the immediate aftermat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What Can We Learn From Irene? Updated: 2011-08-29 19:39:50 Description: On the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Tropical Storm Irene devastated parts of the East Coast. We discuss the effects of the storm, and take stock of the Bay Area's disaster preparedness....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Protest or Prank? Updated: 2011-08-29 19:39:13 Description: Last week, the hacker collective known as Anonymous posted online what they claim are semi-nude photos of BART spokesman Linton Johnson. In light of this very personal attack, we discuss the ethics of hacking. Will public officials now have to live i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Juan Williams Updated: 2011-08-26 18:45:14 Description: Host Dave Iverson talks with Fox News commentator and former NPR news analyst Juan Williams about his new book, "Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SFSU President Robert Corrigan Updated: 2011-08-26 18:44:58 Description: San Francisco State University President Robert Corrigan is retiring after nearly 24 years in the post -- and he's not leaving quietly. He says Governor Jerry Brown isn't doing enough to protect state colleges and universities from cuts. Corrigan joi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD John McWhorter: 'What Language Is' Updated: 2011-08-25 18:46:43 Description: In his newest book, linguist John McWhorter demystifies common misconceptions about language, and details how languages change and evolve. He joins us to talk about the complexities behind how we communicate....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Steve Jobs Resigns Updated: 2011-08-25 18:46:30 Description: Apple CEO Steve Jobs has officially resigned in a letter to his board of directors, saying he could no longer meet the duties and expectations as Apple's CEO. He endorsed Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook as his successor. What will Jobs' departure me...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bay Area Journalism in a Crunch Updated: 2011-08-24 19:30:13 Description: The Bay Area News Group announced yesterday it will consolidate its 11 daily East Bay newspapers and eliminate 120 jobs. With advancements in digital technology, news organizations are increasingly veering away from traditional print journalism. We d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ten Years Later: America's Role in the World Updated: 2011-08-24 19:29:58 Description: A decade after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, we look back to see how both the geopolitical landscape and the U.S. role as a world leader have been impacted....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'The Grace of Everyday Saints' Updated: 2011-08-23 19:33:05 Description: When the Catholic Church announced it would shut down San Francisco's landmark St. Brigid's Church in 1993, local parishioners launched a fight to save it. We hear their story from San Francisco Chronicle reporter Julian Guthrie, author of "The Grace...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Violent Fans Updated: 2011-08-23 19:32:49 Description: The San Francisco 49ers have banned tailgating after the start of games in the wake of a shooting over the weekend at a Raiders - 49ers exhibition game. The victims are being treated at the same hospital where Brian Stow is recovering after being bea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Person: Tom Luddy Updated: 2011-08-22 18:41:56 Description: We talk with Berkeley-based film maven Tom Luddy, co-founder and co-director of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival. We'll find out about the festival, his early work as curator of Berkeley's Pacific Film Archive and his three decades of collabor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Middle East and North Africa Update Updated: 2011-08-22 18:41:41 Description: We analyze recent events in Libya, where an end-game appears to be in the works for Moammar Gadhafi. How might events there influence those in Syria, where President Assad continues to order death and torture again warring rebels? We'll also examine ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sustainable Meat and the Art of Butchery Updated: 2011-08-10 18:58:37 Description: In recent years, more chefs and consumers are demanding local, sustainable meats, driving some to raise and butcher their own livestock. We get into the gristle with three butchers and talk all about meat, from what consumers should be asking at the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Bay Area Housing Market Updated: 2011-08-10 18:58:22 Description: More Bay Area homeowners owe more than their homes are worth than did last year, according to a new report from the real estate website Zillow. Analysts say the increase shows continued weakness in the housing sector. We discuss the report, and what ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Decoding Our 'Brain Bugs' Updated: 2011-08-09 18:50:33 Description: Why do we fall for advertising even when we know it's false? Or remember a new acquaintance's profession more easily than his or her name? UCLA neuroscientist Dean Buonomano's new book "Brain Bugs" explains some of these mysteries....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Investing After a Crisis Updated: 2011-08-09 18:50:11 Description: On Monday, the Dow Jones plummeted 600 points in response to Standard & Poor's unprecedented decision to downgrade U.S. Treasury bonds from a AAA rating. It was the worst single day drop since December of 2008. Personal finance experts join us to dis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ed Lee Declares Bid for Mayor Updated: 2011-08-08 17:52:04 Description: San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has declared his candidacy for a four-year mayoral term after staunchly proclaiming that he would not run. What does Lee's entrance mean to an already crowded race? And how will voters view his reversal?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Graying Bay Area Updated: 2011-08-05 18:54:03 Description: The Bay Area's elderly population has been growing over the past 10 years. As the boomer generation hits its sixth decade, a so-called silver tsunami is on the way. By 2050, one in five Americans is expected to be over 65. Are Bay Area cities and com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stock Market Plunge Updated: 2011-08-05 18:53:38 Description: Stock markets took a dramatic dive on Thursday, sparked by fears of growing economic turmoil. Is the economy headed for another recession? We analyze recent developments....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Romance Reality Check Updated: 2011-08-04 18:58:59 Description: Is your partner more responsive to his or her iPhone than to you? We'll find out how to reboot romantic relationships with veteran Bay Area clinical psychologist Lonnie Barbach, co-author of "Going the Distance: Finding and Keeping Lifelong Love."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Somalia Update Updated: 2011-08-04 18:58:45 Description: The worst drought in 60 years and decades of political conflict has led to what is being called a humanitarian disaster affecting 12 million people in Somalia. Militants have prevented relief aid from reaching famine-stricken Somalis -- and refugees ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frank Rich on News Corp. Updated: 2011-08-03 19:03:06 Description: London police arrested another former News Corp. staffer on Tuesday, the 11th arrest in connection with the phone-hacking scandal. As the scandal continues to reverberate in the U.K., we talk with New York Magazine's Frank Rich, who writes in the lat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson Updated: 2011-08-03 19:02:40 Description: NPR foreign correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson had a front-row seat for the historic events of the Arab Spring, reporting from Egypt, Libya and Saudi Arabia. She joins Michael Krasny to discuss her experiences and recent political developments in t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'California on the Edge' Updated: 2011-08-02 18:55:00 Description: In the early 1970s, acclaimed environmental historian Philip Fradkin traveled around the state with his six-year-old son Alex to research his first book, "California, the Golden Coast." More than 40 years later, they revisited many of those locations...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Obama, The Debt Ceiling and The Left Updated: 2011-08-02 18:54:42 Description: The House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling on Monday evening, and it was expected to pass the Senate on Tuesday. But many of President Obama's supporters on the political left are upset, saying he caved to GOP demands. Will ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Michael Ellis Updated: 2011-08-01 18:40:16 Description: Adventure travel guide and naturalist Michael Ellis talks with Michael Krasny about his recent adventures, and shares his tips for exploring nature in California and across the globe....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD California, Redrawn Updated: 2011-08-01 18:39:59 Description: California's Citizen Redistricting Commission has just approved new legislative and congressional political boundaries. More public hearings are scheduled, and several lawsuits are also expected. How will the new districts affect California politics?...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Allen: 'Getting Things Done' Updated: 2011-07-29 18:52:39 Description: Fast Company Magazine has called author and consultant David Allen "one of the world's most influential thinkers" on productivity. We talk to Allen about the best ways to organize our desks, inboxes and the information in our heads to make for a more...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD California Prison Realignment Updated: 2011-07-29 18:52:22 Description: Beginning in October, California will reduce its prison population by moving thousands of low-level non-violent offenders to counties. The move comes on the heels of a court order to reduce the population of the state's overcrowded prisons. But are c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 'Prohibition' Updated: 2011-07-28 18:52:32 Description: Ken Burns' and Lynn Novick's "Prohibition" is a three-part PBS series that chronicles an era of speakeasies, bootleggers and the 18th Amendment. Novick and author Daniel Okrent, who is featured in the series, join us to discuss the period and the fil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Battle over Battle Creek Updated: 2011-07-28 18:52:15 Description: State government cash to the tune of $128 million has been set aside for a project to revive the endangered salmon and steelhead populations in Battle Creek near Mount Lassen. But environmentalists have filed for an injunction to stop a timber compan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Infinite Reality Updated: 2011-07-27 19:15:07 Description: Virtual worlds are dramatically changing the way we understand social engagement, according to author and Stanford professor Jeremy Bailenson. What do digital virtual realities tell us about how the mind works? Bailenson joins us to discuss the resea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Race and the Wealth Gap Updated: 2011-07-27 19:12:53 Description: A new PEW report indicates that the median net worth of whites is 20 times higher than that of blacks and 18 times higher than that of Hispanics. Pew researchers analyzing census data say that disparity has reached a 25-year high. The data shows the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Margaret Hoover: How to Save the GOP Updated: 2011-07-27 19:12:06 Description: Margaret Hoover is a FOX News commentator, the great-granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover, and the author of a new book, "American Individualism." Hoover joins us to discuss America's shifting political landscape, and to explain her strategy for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Libertarian Manifesto Updated: 2011-07-26 19:27:27 Description: Reason Magazine co-editors Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch join us to discuss their new book "The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD California Supreme Court Appointment Updated: 2011-07-26 19:27:03 Description: Governor Jerry Brown has just appointed UC Berkeley Law Professor Goodwin Liu to the California Supreme Court. Liu previously was President Barack Obama's choice for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. But that nomination was blocked by Republic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Richmond Murders Updated: 2011-07-26 18:58:47 Description: Deadly violence is on the rise in the city of Richmond. Twenty-one people have been killed in Richmond so far this year, the same number of homicides as in all of 2010. Police say a rise in gang activity is partly to blame....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jerry Brown and Latinos Updated: 2011-07-26 18:58:45 Description: Governor Jerry Brown signed the first part of the Dream Act yesterday, which would give undocumented college students at California universities access to privately funded financial aid. The decision follows Brown's June veto of legislation that woul...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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