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- The live public affairs program broadcast in the San Francisco Bay Area presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues. Also included are in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment, and the arts.
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Reviving the New Deal
Fri, Oct 10
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the New Deal. As the stock market continues to decline, we take a look back at the government's response to the Great Depression through projects in California and nationwide.
Winning the Latino Vote
Fri, Oct 10
A record number of Latinos are expected to vote in November, according to one recent survey. We talk to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other experts about the potential impact of the Latino vote on the presidential election — and on state ballot measures and races.
Silicon Valley and the Financial Crisis
Thu, Oct 9
Silicon Valley is starting to feel the effects of the credit crisis, with layoffs looming and tech stocks losing value. We discuss what the future may hold for the Valley.
The Presidential Candidates and the Environment
Thu, Oct 9
With the ailing economy dominating the presidential campaign, less attention has been paid to climate change and other pressing environmental issues. We drill down on the environment with advisers from the McCain and Obama campaigns.
Presidential Debate #2
Wed, Oct 8
We analyze Tuesday night's presidential debate in Nashville and weigh the possibilities for the final weeks of the campaign.
Metaphors, Slogans and Catchphrases
Wed, Oct 8
Will Barack Obama's slogan, "Change We Can Believe In" or John McCain's, "Country First" rank up there with "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" in the annals of political sloganeering? We remember some of history's most important slogans, catchphrases and metaphors in the world of politics and beyond.
Barbara Boxer / Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District
Tue, Oct 7
In the first half hour we check in with California Senator Barbara Boxer about the economic crisis and the presidential campaign. In the second half hour we turn to Measure Q, a sales tax increase on the November ballot for North Bay voters which would fund a commuter train between Sonoma and Marin counties.
Propositions 6 and 9
Tue, Oct 7
Proposition 6 on California's November ballot would increase funding for law enforcement and stiffen penalties for certain drug and gang-related crimes. We discuss Prop. 6 in the first half hour, and then turn to Proposition 9 which seeks to empower crime victims by giving them more access to information about the judicial process. Prop. 9 would also reduce the opportunities for parole hearings for those serving life sentences.
Beyond the Bailout
Mon, Oct 6
The Senate and the House have approved an amended bailout bill, but economists say it's still not enough to really improve the economy. We talk with experts about what's needed to stabilize the situation.
Dennis Lehane
Mon, Oct 6
Hollywood loves Dennis Lehane. His novels "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone" were both made into high-profile films by the likes of Clint Eastwood and Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, Columbia Pictures has already bought the rights to his new book "The Given Day," which takes place amid the chaos of the Boston police strike of 1919. We talk with Lehane, who was also a writer for HBO's "The Wire."
The Vice Presidential Debate
Fri, Oct 3
We assess the televised debate between vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, and look ahead at the presidential race.
Kathleen Norris
Fri, Oct 3
In her latest memoir, spiritual writer Kathleen Norris depicts her efforts to overcome acedia, a condition characterized by apathy and soul-weariness and described in religious texts. We talk with the author and poet about that book, "Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks, and A Writer's Life." Norris' previous books include "The Cloister Walk and Dakota: A Spiritual Geography."
Give Me a Sign
Thu, Oct 2
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week signed hundreds of bills — and vetoed hundreds of others — on issues ranging from health care reform to oil spills, to regulation of wave pools at amusement parks. We'll examine some of the new laws, and hear about what didn't make the cut.
Nursing Home Care
Wed, Oct 1
A new federal report has found that 94 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. were cited for violations of health and safety standards last year. In California, more than 99 percent of nursing homes were cited. We take a look at the quality of care in nursing homes in California.
Bailout Bill Fails
Tue, Sep 30
The House of Representatives voted on Monday to reject a $700 billion rescue of the financial industry, leading to the worst single-day stock market drop in decades.
Proposition 11
Tue, Sep 30
Supporters of Proposition 11 on the November state ballot say the measure would help take the partisanship out of the process of drawing legislative district boundaries. But critics say the proposal is politics as usual.
Proposition 10 / Proposition 7
Mon, Sep 29
In the first half hour we discuss Proposition 10, a $5 billion bond measure which aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil. In the second half hour we turn to Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. It would require utilities to generate 20 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2010, 40 percent by 2020 and 50 percent by 2025.
New Academy of Sciences
Mon, Sep 29
San Francisco's highly-anticipated new Academy of Sciences opened to the public this past weekend. We discuss the high-tech green building and explore what's new and what's old inside the elaborate rain forest, aquarium and planetarium.
Bailout Politics
Fri, Sep 26
With the first scheduled presidential debate and the proposed bailout deal for Wall Street still in limbo, we look at the dramatic events of the week and analyze what they might mean for the presidential campaigns.
Mark Morris
Fri, Sep 26
Acclaimed modern choreographer Mark Morris joins us to talk about the West Coast premiere of his new ballet, "Romeo and Juliet on Motifs of Shakespeare." It's not the Romeo and Juliet you might be used to - it ends differently and it's based on Sergei Prokofiev's long-lost original score. Morris is director of the Mark Morris Dance Group.
What to Do With Your Money
Thu, Sep 25
We talk with personal finance experts about the current economic crisis, and about what consumers should do with their money.
The Bipolar Child
Thu, Sep 25
Are bipolar children over-diagnosed or misunderstood? Jennifer Egan joins us to discuss her recent New York Times Magazine article on pediatric bipolar disorder and the often devastating challenges faced by families living with it. Egan is also the author of novels including "Invisible Circus" and "Look at Me." Her recent article in the New York Times magazine is "The Bipolar Puzzle."
Admiral Michael Mullen
Wed, Sep 24
We talk with the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. — Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We'll discuss the need for improved veteran health care, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and what Mullen says is a growing threat of insurgency on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Dexter Filkins -- "The Forever War"
Wed, Sep 24
When New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins left Iraq in 2006, Baghdad was ravaged and paralyzed by war. But when he returned to the city recently, conditions in many neighborhoods had improved so much he says he barely recognized the place. Filkins joins us to discuss that trip as well as his new book, "The Forever War" which is about his reporting experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Race and Voter Preference
Tue, Sep 23
A recent poll finds that a third of white Democrats harbor negative feelings about black people. We discuss American attitudes toward race, and the impact they may have on the presidential election.
Economic Bailout
Tue, Sep 23
We discuss the federal government's proposed $700 billion bailout to deal with the present financial crisis. What will the likely results be? Who is apt to benefit, and who will get hurt?
Standards for Confining Farm Animals
Mon, Sep 22
We take up Proposition 2 on the November ballot which, if passed, would prohibit the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up or fully extend their limbs. Opponents say the proposition would shut down the state's poultry industry and result in unsafe food.
Organs for Sale?
Mon, Sep 22
Each day in the U.S., 19 people die waiting for donated organs. To help increase supply, some health experts and economists want to legalize the market for human organs. We take up the issue with a panel of experts.
Jack O'Connell
Fri, Sep 19
We talk with California's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, about how public schools will fare in a tight budget year and the state's persistent achievement gap between black and Latino students, and also white and Asian students.
Sacramento Mayor's Race
Fri, Sep 19
Incumbent Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo is facing former NBA all-star, Kevin Johnson, in her bid for re-election. Johnson is also the current CEO of St. Hope, a non-profit community development corporation. Broadcasting from our Sacramento studios, we take this opportunity to speak with both candidates.
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