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City Visions 111008 The Future of the Fillmore District
Thu, Nov 20
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The city of San Francisco and private businesses have invested more than $100 million in the Fillmore and Western Addition neighborhood with the hope of rekindling its historical popularity as a hotbed of jazz and unique California culture. Today, the area's main corridor is home to a handful of local businesses and jazz clubs, including the popular Yoshi's, and events like the Fillmore Jazz Festival continue to be a source of neighborhood pride. But after decades of local turbulence,...
City Visions 111708 California Proposition 8
Thu, Nov 20
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On Tuesday, November 4th Obama supporters came out in record numbers to vote in this historic election. Many people that had never voted before came to the polls to cast their vote, ultimately electing our nation's first African American President. Democrats all over the nation were thrilled with the outcome of the presidential election, although Prop 8, passed in California 52 to 48%- forcing many activists and liberals to continue their struggle for equal rights. Do Californians care more...
City Visions 110308 Election Eve
Fri, Nov 7
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It's the eve of the much-anticipated election! With a landmark presidential contest and more than thirty ballot measures being put to the test, we'll open the phones to your questions, opinions and predictions. What does this election mean to you, the Bay Area, and the nation?
City Visions 102708 Mama PhD
Tue, Oct 28
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Every year, American universities publish glowing reports stating their commitment to diversity, often showing statistics of female hires as proof of success. Yet, academic life remains overwhelmingly a man's world and the presence of women, specifically those with children, in the ranks of tenured faculty has not increased in a generation. Next on City Visions we'll talk about the continued inequality of the sexes in higher education and other professions. We'll also talk about changes that...
City Visions 092208 Bluegrass in the Bay
Tue, Oct 28
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Entering its eighth year, San Francisco's beloved Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival is only a few weeks away. Join us to explore the buzz around this year's festival, the presence of bluegrass in the Bay, and other ways to get your bluegrass fix.
City Visions 100608 Political Polarization
Thu, Oct 23
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Partisanship plays out in many different ways - such as to vote along party lines, blame political opponents, and to distort facts on the campaign trail. A competitive political environment ought to result in a higher level of efficiency to getting the things done, along with a wider variety of ideas brought to debates. However, competition taken to the extreme can often come at the expense of overall welfare.
City Visions 101308 Rethinking Prostitution in San Francisco
Thu, Oct 23
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Among the many ballot initiatives before San Francisco voters this November, Proposition K has raised much controversy. The measure seeks to decriminalize prostitution and eliminate funding for programs that employ racial profiling to uncover suspected human sex trafficking. On our next program we'll take a look at the demographics of prostitution. Who are San Francisco's sex workers? How and why did they get involved in prostitution? And how might passage of this ballot initiative affect them?
City Visions 102008 Integrative Medicine
Thu, Oct 23
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Americans are turning to integrative medicine in record numbers (an estimated 71 million people to the tune of $44 billion last year) to replace or complement more mainstream biomedical treatments. And the Bay Area leads the country — Bay Area residents are 25% more likely to use complementary medicine than anywhere else. Yet, as integrative medicine grows in popularity, many are calling for allopathic standards like the evidence-based model and for peer review or scientific validation to be...
City Visions 090808 Women & Leadership
Tue, Sep 16
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Women & Leadership: From the Perspective of the San Francisco Fire & Police Chiefs — Glass ceilings were broken over four years ago when Chief Heather Fong and Chief Joanne Hayes-White were appointed the heads of the Police and Fire Departments, respectively. Never in San Francisco's history have women held either of those two positions. While much attention was given to these historic events at that time, we want to reflect on how things are going now that four years have passed. While...
City Visions 091508 Travel Writing in the Bay Area
Tue, Sep 16
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This week on City Visions we look at traveling and the books that entice us to travel beyond our comfort zone. Cultural familiarity and mobility has made the idea of a travel destination an ever changing definition. Natural and cultural beauty are closer than ever and the ways these experiences get transmitted are ever expanding. The idea of thinking in broad horizons has been part of Bay Area culture since its founding. But what factors influence the travel publishing industry and what...
City Visions 082508 Affordable Housing
Fri, Sep 5
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Home Is Where the Money Is: Affordable Housing in the Bay Area — Housing in the Bay Area is some of the most expensive in the nation. Next on City Visions we will explore how the current housing crisis is affecting the availability of affordable housing, and who this impacts most. Join us as we discuss Bay Area foreclosures, the displacement of communities, and solutions that will make the Bay Area livable for all.
City Visions 081808 Rethinking Food
Sat, Aug 23
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As environmental concerns and higher food prices have brought more attention to food systems, some advocacy groups and food distributors have been working to increase the public's connection to food and agriculture, as well as rethink the philosophy of our food culture. With the increasing viability of farmers markets and neighborhood grocers focusing on high quality local ingredients, the Bay Area has begun to its own reorganization. But how inclusive is this evolution for the larger...
City Visions 071408 The Bay Area's Road to 2050
Mon, Aug 4
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In 2050, the fates of 25 million people may fill an area from the Pacific Ocean to Reno, and south to Fresno. What will this future look like and what is being done to plan for it? Political leaders as well as regional planning bodies are working with NGOs and think tanks in a variety of areas to address the political fault lines, open space preservation concerns, economic prospects, and transportation options. Monday on City Visions we will take the long view of San Francisco, the Bay Area,...
City Visions 072808 The Middle Place - A Memoir by Kelly Corrigan
Mon, Aug 4
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Next on City Visions we'll talk with author Kelly Corrigan about her best selling memoir, The Middle Place. In the book, Kelly recounts her journey as a mother of two diagnosed with cancer at the same time her father is diagnosed with cancer. How does a generation of young adults manage life in a time when the trend is to marry late and thus help aging parents and children and address one's own potential health issues all at the same time? How can one have all the "credentials" to make them...
City Visions 072108 Chinese in America
Tue, Jul 22
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We'll examine the local Chinese-American community's wide ranging perspectives regarding big issues like Tibet, Taiwan, human rights, and democracy in China. How do Chinese-Americans feel about the ongoing Olympics protests? As China's global influence grows, what hopes do Chinese-Americans have for the future - both in the US and China? Listen to the show with host Joseph Pace and guests.
City Visions 070708 Protests from the Treetops
Wed, Jul 9
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We'll talk with some of the key players in the strained, 18-month battle over a grove of trees on the UC Berkeley campus. The trees are slated to be cut down in preparation for a new athletic facility on campus and protesters have taken to the treetops to oppose the University's plan. The birth place of the free speech movement, UC Berkeley is no stranger to protests. Community members have been outspoken on both sides of the debate, and have been at the heart of the controversy surrounding...
City Visions 063008 From chip to ship and beyond: California's role in the
Thu, Jul 3
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This month, an illegal shipment of electronic waste from the Port of Oakland was intercepted in Hong Kong. The shipment was heading for China—a world center for processing illegal e-waste. Home to some of the largest producers of toxic e-waste, and a major U.S. hub of global freight transport, California sits in the middle of this global problem. Join City Visions as we explore what happens to our computers and electronics after we throw them out; the health and environmental impacts of this...
City Visions 062308 The New Era of the Internet: How Safe Are You and Your
Thu, Jul 3
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The Internet has changed the world forever. One important change is how potentially exposed we are when we use the internet. In some instances, internet technology captures information about us, whether we know it or not. For example, your Internet service provider knows every website you have ever visited. And, most of the time, anything you may have researched on a search engine is also known. Privacy advocates suggest we are only scratching the surface of how we unknowingly put ourselves...
City Visions 061608 Glide Memorial Church
Thu, Jun 19
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Nationally renowned for its spirited Sunday morning services, Glide Memorial Church has always been at the forefront of the LGBT movement with Reverend Cecil Willliams performing same sex unions for over 40 years. What is Glide's history with the civil rights movement? How does the United Methodist Church feel about Glide's outspoken commitment to LGBT rights? What role has Glide played in the international Methodist community?
City Visions 060908 Abstinence and the Single Life
Sat, Jun 14
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Lauren Meltzer talks with Anna Broadway, author of Sexless in the City, which chronicles her experience as a twentysomething urbanite staying abstinent while still being part of the singles scene. Is it possible to reconcile Christian beliefs with the mores and temptations of the modern world? What are your thoughts about the abstinence movement?
City Visions 060208 The June 3 San Francisco and CA Election
Tue, Jun 3
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This time on City Visions the discussion is about the June 3 California and San Francisco election. And for those of you who might be thinking, "Another election? Didn't we just have one of those?" the answer is yes — but it didn't quite cover everything. While San Franciscans already cast votes for the presidential primary back in February, the June 3 ballot includes some hotly contested legislative and judicial races as well as some important local and statewide initiatives. City Visions...
City Visions 051908 Proposition 98
Wed, May 21
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Proposition 98 is one of the most controversial on the ballot. On June 3, Californians will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 98, which some say will reform eminent domain legislation and protect the rights of property owners. Others say Proposition 98 is deceptive and would eliminate long-standing renter protections such as rent control.
City Visions 051208 Pests
Wed, May 14
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Pesticides aren't something normally given much thought by city dwellers, except maybe when selecting produce. But they've become big news in the Bay Area as plans to eradicate the little known light brown apple moth have come under scrutiny. Under what circumstances are they necessary? Could they be even more detrimental than we realize? And what are the alternatives?
City Visions 042808 Bay Area Health
Thu, May 8
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"Tell me your zip code, income and education — and I'll tell you how long you're likely to live." Public health professionals have been saying different versions of this for decades but a recent study focused on Alameda County, showing the stark contrast between life expectancy and health for more and less affluent areas, brings the message home. We'll talk with experts and public health professionals about what makes people chronically sick and investigate why race, zip code and work...
City Visions 050508 Q
Thu, May 8
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Now that everyone's jumping on the green bandwagon, it's harder than ever to figure out what's truly good for the environment — and what's just good PR. We'll tackle your toughest green living questions with Bob Schildgen, an urban environmentalist who writes Sierra Magazine's popular "Hey Mr. Green" column. He also has a book out: Hey Mr. Green: Sierra Magazine's Answer Guy Tackles Your Toughest Green Living Questions. Host Lauren Meltzer will talk with Schildgen about the downside to the...
City Visions 042108 Environmental Education in California
Wed, May 7
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A California state senate bill mandating climate change be taught in the state's public schools is working its way through the legislature. But not without drawing fire from lawmakers claiming the science is too controversial for the classroom. Monday on City Visions, scientists and education experts will discuss the process and challenges of adapting our school's science education to reflect an increasingly changing world. While senate bill SB908, a measure by state Sen. Joe Simitian, has...
City Visions 041408 Can't Pay Your Tax Bill?
Tue, Apr 15
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With the deadline for filing taxes looming, many Bay Area residents are frantically gathering up W-2s and other tax documents to do what they've been putting off for months: file their taxes. And when it comes to filing at the last minute, San Francisco ranks fifth out of the top 10 procrastinating cities in America, according to a TurboTax poll. Are there options for Californians hit hard by the recession? What's the best overall strategy for dealing with the IRS? What are the best steps to...
City Visions 080407 California's Tax Policies
Sat, Apr 12
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In January, Governor Schwarzenegger declared California to be in a state of fiscal emergency. And the state is now struggling to address a huge budget shortfall of as much as $10 to $14 billion over the next year and a half. Factors, such as the housing market slowdown and the mortgage credit crisis, have contributed to the crisis, but inadequate tax revenue is another consideration. Policymakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for creative solutions to this looming issue, which is...
City Visions 080324 Bush Economic Stimulus Package
Sat, Apr 5
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In February President Bush signed a $152 billion economic stimulus package, attempting to pull the economy out of a nosedive. The centerpiece of the package is the rebate program. Checks of $600 to $1200 will soon be mailed to an estimated 130 million American taxpayers. Some economists say this is an "election year gimmick" and are skeptical that it will actually revive the economy. How did we get to this point? What are the details of the economic stimulus package and how will we pay for...
City Visions 080331 San Francisco's Growing Biking Population
Sat, Apr 5
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By some accounts, the number of San Francisco residents biking for transportation has doubled in the past 10 years. Due in part to the efforts of a vocal bicycle and environmental advocacy community, San Francisco now enjoys over 200 miles of bicycle routes and paths, bicycle access on the Golden Gate Bridge and mass transit, and bicycle friendly laws. But many believe the City still has a ways to go. To that end, the SF Municipal Transportation Agency has developed a Bicycle Plan that could...
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