Academy Awards Predictions
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member and Hollywood producer, Robert Kline, shares his Oscar Award predictions for this year's February 25 ceremony with Let's Talk host, Barbara Moore.
A New School of Medicine
The University of California, Riverside is developing a School of Medicine that not only affects UCR but the entire Inland Empire. Vice Chancellor of University Advancement Dr. William G. Boldt will tell us about it while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino president Dr. Albert Karnig talks with host Barbara Moore about the past, present, and future of the Cal State on this week's Let's Talk.
The Role of the Local Federal Court
The Honorable Virginia A. Phillips, United States District Judge, tells us about the role of the court serving the Inland Empire while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
A Distinguished Career in Agriculture
Robert M. Howie's distinguished career as head of Riverside County's Agricultural Commission was recently recognized at the dedication of a plaza in his name. Hear about his outstanding professional accomplishments that affected the Inland Empire while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Volunteering in the Third World
Dr. Gary Feldman, retiring Riverside County Health Officer and director of the Community Health Agency, talks about volunteering as a physician in Third World nations while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
America's Longevity All-Stars
"Residents of Okinawa, Sardinia, and Loma Linda, California live longer, healthier lives than just about anyone else on earth," according to a 2005 National Geographic article. Dr. Gary E. Fraser, cardiology professor at Loma Linda University Medical School, joins host Barbara Moore on this week's Let's Talk to discuss his study of individuals who have been called "America's longevity all-stars."
Human Emotions
Humans are unique in that they are able to express emotions such as fear, anger, happiness, and sadness. Hear more about this from UC Riverside distinguished professor of sociology Jonathan Turner, while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
US Foreign Policy
Dartmouth College associate professor of government, Dr. Daryl Press, a consultant with RAND Corporation and a widely published expert on the Persian Gulf region and issues related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, visits his native Riverside and speaks with Let's Talk host Barbara Moore on this week's program.
Coronary Artery Disease and CT Scan Technology
Successful coronary artery disease detection is being studied at Loma Linda University Medical Center using CT Scan technology. Hear about this exciting medical advancement with Dr. Kendra Fisher, Assistant Professor, staff radiologist, and Chief of Thoracic Imaging at Loma Linda University Medical Center while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Inlandia
"Inlandia: A Literary Journey through California's Inland Empire" is hot off the Heyday Book presses, and publisher Malcolm Margolin and editor Gayle Wattawa are here to discuss the anthology with this week's Let's Talk host, Barbara Moore.
The Mediterranean Fruit Fly
For most of the 1990s, Southern California, and particularly the Inland Empire, was faced with an invasion of the Mediterranean fruit fly. Besides spoiled fruit, many residents were extremely vocal about the widespread spraying of malathion. Today there is no problem. Leon Spaugy, retired agricultural commissioner of Los Angeles County, will tell us what happened to the medfly while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
California's Water Situation
Distinguished UC Riverside Professor Emeritus, Dr. John Letey, former director of UC Center for Water Resources, discusses the current water situation in California with Let's Talk host Barbara Moore.
The Mobile Telemedicine Vehicle
Loma Linda University Medical Center has a mobile telemedicine vehicle to reach off-road and remote locations in order to extend the expertise of its physicians during disasters. Hear more about this remarkable vehicle as told to us by Brett McPherson, with the Department of Emergency Medicine, while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Dolley Madison and American Politics
Dolley Madison: scheming woman or political genius? Tune into this week's Let's Talk to hear UC Riverside professor and author, Catherine Allgor, talk with host Barbara Moore about Dolley's lasting influence on the American political scene.
Loss of Habitat for Mountain Lions
Mountain lions in Southern California are facing habitat dilemmas because of development. Hear a researcher tell us about a study currently underway that is helping to reduce the impact of that problem while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Electricity in the Inland Empire
The introduction of electricity into the Inland Empire at the start of the 20th century is a fascinating story as described in Laura Klure's book, "California Electric Power Company 1904-1964". Hear her talk about it while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Aging Successfully
California State University, San Bernardino kinesiology professor, Dr. Linda Wilkin, discusses the findings of her research projects on individuals over the age of 65 with host Barbara Moore on this week's Let's Talk.
The Defense Media Center
The Defense Media Center at March Air Reserve Base broadcasts entertainment programming to Department of Defense personnel around the world. Listen to Lawrence Sichter as he tells about this amazing mission while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Athens, Rome and City Building
What do Athens and Rome have to do with the Inland Empire? Listen to this week's Let's Talk as historian Dr. Vincent Moses explains to host Barbara Moore how we in the Inland Empire can learn much about city building from these ancient meccas of civilization.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This week, educational therapist Regina Richards tells us more about dyslexia and what is planned while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga teacher and Inland Yoga studio co-owner, Scott Miller, talks about his philosophy of yoga with host Barbara Moore on this week's Let's Talk.
Low-Density Housing Development
John Petty, Riverside County Planning Commissioner, feels there is plenty of space in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to develop low density housing. Hear his reasons during a conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Reminiscences of a District Attorney
As he looks forward to retirement this fall, Riverside County District Attorney Grover Trask reminisces with host Barbara Moore about his 24 years in office.
Health Care and Global Warming
Dr. Gary Feldman, Riverside County Health Officer and Director of the Community Health Agency, talks about health care and global warming while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
A Special Trip to Rwanda
California Baptist University professor Kenya Davis-Hayes and a group of students from Cal Baptist recently spent three weeks in Rwanda. Tune in to Let's Talk this week as she shares her experiences with host Barbara Moore.
Preserving Open Spaces
Riverside Land Conservancy President Frank Heyming tells us about the importance of preserving open spaces while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
Indonesian Music and the Earthquake Disaster
On this week's Let's Talk, host Barbara Moore interviews UCR music professor and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Ren Lysloff, along with his friend and fellow musician, Mr. Sapto Raharjo, a visiting lecturer from Indonesia.
Impressions of Sequoia National Park
Retired Judge John Gabbert tells us about his earliest impressions of Sequoia National Park and how it has affected his long life ever since, while in conversation with host Jerry Gordon.
The Experiences of a Judge
This week's Let's Talk guest, retired judge Charles Field, talks with host Barbara Moore about some of his judicial experiences while on the Riverside County Superior Court Bench.