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Googled

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Author and journalist Ken Auletta joins us to discuss his latest book, "Googled: The End of the World as We Know It" in which he chronicles the evolution of Google and its impact on the media industry.

Americans Charged with Espionage

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:00 PST

Three American graduates of UC Berkeley stand accused of espionage by Iranian authorities who have held them since July 31st. The Obama administration is pursuing their release through diplomatic channels, both official and unofficial. We look at where those efforts stand, and what's likely to happen next.

SF Board Overrides Newsom on Sanctuary

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 on Tuesday to override Mayor Gavin Newsom's veto of sanctuary legislation recently approved by the board. At issue is whether or not San Francisco authorities will report undocumented youth arrested on felonies to the federal government. We talk to two legal experts about the policy implications of Tuesday's vote.

Radical Elders

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Social historian and author Theodore 'Ted' Roszak helped define the boomer generation in 1969 with "The Making of a Counter-Culture." He joins us to discuss his new book, "The Making of an Elder Culture," in which he explores how the aging boomer generation may reshape society a second time.

Next Steps in Afghanistan

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

As President Obama meets with military and diplomatic officials about how to proceed in Afghanistan, continued violence there has killed 58 American troops in October, triggered a temporary pullout of more than 600 United Nations personnel and resurrected concerns about the scale of U.S. involvement. We look at developments in the region.

The Future of Sharp Park

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Some environmentalists have been trying to shut down Sharp Park golf course in Pacifica, owned by the City and County of San Francisco, in an effort to create a national park and protect endangered species. But in a report released Friday, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department recommends preserving golf at the course while taking steps to restore habitat. We'll hear reactions from both sides of the debate.

House Passes Health Care Bill

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

We discuss the House of Representatives' passage of landmark health care overhaul legislation on Saturday night.

Shooting at Fort Hood

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Thirteen people were killed and scores injured in yesterday's shooting at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. We get an update on the latest news on the incident, and hear from psychiatry experts and members of the Arab and Muslim communities.

UC Berkeley's Sports Budget

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

As California's universities face increasing budget shortfalls, some professors at UC Berkeley insist that subsidizing intercollegiate athletics should be stopped immediately. Others argue that to do so would have drastic consequences for campus life. We discuss the issue, and options for resolving athletic and academic funding.

Susan Wels on Amelia Earhart

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Amelia Earhart has captivated public attention for decades. In a new biography, Susan Wels explores all aspects of Earhart's storied life using never-before-seen photographs and artifacts. Wels' new book is "Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It."

Parole and Phillip Garrido

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

A new report by California's corrections watchdog blasts the state's parole department for failing to properly supervise Phillip Garrido. Garrido is in jail facing charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting then 11 year old Jaycee Dugard over the course of 18 years. California's inspector general says California's parole system is riddled with systemic problems that jeopardize public safety.

Cuts to California State Parks

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

We look at the impact of budget cuts to California state parks, and discuss a proposed state ballot measure, announced Tuesday, that would raise funds for the park system by imposing an annual car registration surcharge.

State Water Plan

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:00 PST

The California State Senate has passed the first in a series of bills that seeks to settle a long standing battle over the control and flow of water through the California Delta. As stakeholders work to protect their interests, observers say this comprehensive package of bills has moved further toward fruition than any in the past.

Election Results

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

We take a look at Tuesday's election results and discuss how they might impact California.

Wendell Berry

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Author, poet and farmer Wendell Berry was writing about the virtues of slow food and sustainable agriculture decades before it became fashionable. He joins us to discuss "Bringing it to the Table: On Farming and Food," his new book of essays. Berry is also the author of a new book of poetry, titled "Leavings."

San Jose Police Under Scrutiny

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

According to an ongoing San Jose Mercury News investigation, San Jose area police charge people for resisting arrest at much higher rates than police in other major California cities. The paper also reviewed over 200 court cases where resisting arrest was the primary misdemeanor, and found that in 70 percent of the cases force was used by police officers. We discuss the investigation.

The Art of the One-person Show

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 PST

Charlie Varon and Don Reed, two actors currently featured at The Marsh Theater in San Francisco, join us to discuss the art of one-person shows.

Mamet and ACT

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST

Over the past decade, San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater has revived numerous works by David Mamet, including "American Buffalo," "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Speed-the-Plow." ACT is currently featuring Mamet's Oval Office farce "November." We talk about the theater's longtime association with the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.

Rich Cohen

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

Vanity Fair contributing editor Rich Cohen joins us to talk about his book, "Israel Is Real: An Obsessive Quest to Understand the Jewish Nation and its History." Cohen is also a contributing editor at Rolling Stone Magazine.

'On That Day, Everybody Ate'

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 PDT

After the untimely death of her husband, Margaret Trost was left with her five-year-old child and much uncertainty about the future. But after a fortuitous trip to Haiti where she encountered unimagined poverty, Trost ended up founding an organization to help feed those in need on the island -- and in the process worked through some of her own grief and shock. Margaret Trost is the author of "On That Day, Everybody Ate: One Woman's Story of Hope and Possibility in Haiti."

Out of the Recession?

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Newly released third quarter GDP numbers show the economy growing at 3.5 percent. The numbers have led many on Wall Street to declare the recession over, but does this really represent an economic recovery?

Pelosi Unveils Health Plan

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

House Democratic leaders on Thursday released their latest health reform proposal, which they say would cover an additional 36 million Americans and cost under $900 million. We discuss the proposed legislation.

Bridge Technology

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 PDT

This week's closure of the Bay Bridge has focused public attention on issues of bridge engineering, design and safety. We talk to bridge experts about developments in the field.

Bystander Mentality

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PDT

The Richmond community is reeling from the gang rape of a 15 year old girl. Many bystanders watched, and didn't intervene in the brutal crime. We talk about what the community and police are doing in response, and we discuss bystander mentality. What makes people stand idly by when atrocities are committed?