KQED's Forumhttp://www.kqed.org/radio/forum/index.htmlKQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.KQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.KQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.en-usKQED, Inc.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:22 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/assets/img/video-audio/logo-forum-podcast-300x300.jpgKQED's Forumhttp://www.kqed.org/radio/forum/index.htmlKQED, Inc.KQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEINews & PoliticsSociety & Cultureforum@kqed.orgKQED Public RadioKQED Public RadionoKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.Paul Theroux: 'The Last Train to Zona Verde'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/auDzjD81Gs8/R201305171000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305171000?pid=RD19Travel writer Paul Theroux has taken his readers on adventures across Europe, India and the Middle East by railroad. His latest book, "The Last Train to Zona Verde," details his journey to the heart of Africa, the continent he knows and loves the best. He joins us in the studio.Travel writer Paul Theroux has taken his readers on adventures across Europe, India and the Middle East by railroad. His latest book, "The Last Train to Zona Verde," details his journey to the heart of Africa, the continent he knows and loves the best. HeTravel writer Paul Theroux has taken his readers on adventures across Europe, India and the Middle East by railroad. His latest book, "The Last Train to Zona Verde," details his journey to the heart of Africa, the continent he knows and loves the best. He joins us in the studio.Fri, 17 May 2013 11:57:08 PDTFri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305171000?pid=RD19&title=paul_theroux___the_last_train_to_zona_verde_ An excerpt from The Last Train to Zona Verde

]]>52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305171000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130517bforum.mp3News in Review: Benghazi Emails, IRS Audits, Secret Surveillancehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/ywPb6smx3FY/R201305170900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305170900?pid=RD19From the ongoing investigation into a purported Benghazi cover-up, to the IRS targeting right-wing groups, to the Justice Department secretly collecting journalists' phone records, it has been a tough week for the White House. We review the week's news and assess the potential political fallout from the scandals.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/ywPb6smx3FY" height="1" width="1"/>From the ongoing investigation into a purported Benghazi cover-up, to the IRS targeting right-wing groups, to the Justice Department secretly collecting journalists' phone records, it has been a tough week for the White House. We review the week's news anFrom the ongoing investigation into a purported Benghazi cover-up, to the IRS targeting right-wing groups, to the Justice Department secretly collecting journalists' phone records, it has been a tough week for the White House. We review the week's news and assess the potential political fallout from the scandals.Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:39 PDTFri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305170900?pid=RD19&title=news_in_review__benghazi_emails__irs_audits__secret_surveillancePresident Barack Obama speaks about the IRS at the White House on May 15, 2013.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305170900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130517aforum.mp3Michael Pollan's 'Cooked'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/Tc4nO6Z3PNM/R201305161000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305161000?pid=RD19As in his previous books, Michael Pollan argues in "Cooked" that relying on processed food disrupts our link to the natural world and weakens our interpersonal relationships. But this time he takes a more hands-on approach, doing apprenticeships with a variety of culinary masters who teach him the fine points of fermentation, the benefits of bacteria, and other secrets of honest cuisine. He joins us in the studio.As in his previous books, Michael Pollan argues in "Cooked" that relying on processed food disrupts our link to the natural world and weakens our interpersonal relationships. But this time he takes a more hands-on approach, doing apprenticeships with a vaAs in his previous books, Michael Pollan argues in "Cooked" that relying on processed food disrupts our link to the natural world and weakens our interpersonal relationships. But this time he takes a more hands-on approach, doing apprenticeships with a variety of culinary masters who teach him the fine points of fermentation, the benefits of bacteria, and other secrets of honest cuisine. He joins us in the studio.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:54 PDTThu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305161000?pid=RD19&title=michael_pollan_s__cooked_ Cooked Pollan Introduction

Excerpted from COOKED by Michael Pollan. Reprinted by arrangement with The Penguin Press, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. Copyright (c) Michael Pollan, 2013.

Interview Highlights

]]>52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305161000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130516bforum.mp3Richard Haass: Foreign Policy Begins at Homehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/GCdHZ2CKwS8/R201305160900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305160900?pid=RD19Between a nuclear Iran, climate change, and a rising China, the challenges to U.S national security are manifold. But in his new book, "Foreign Policy Begins at Home," Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass argues that the largest threats to this country come from within. With second-rate schools, a decrepit infrastructure, and growing debt, Haass writes, America should focus on improving itself.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/GCdHZ2CKwS8" height="1" width="1"/>Between a nuclear Iran, climate change, and a rising China, the challenges to U.S national security are manifold. But in his new book, "Foreign Policy Begins at Home," Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass argues that the largest threats toBetween a nuclear Iran, climate change, and a rising China, the challenges to U.S national security are manifold. But in his new book, "Foreign Policy Begins at Home," Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass argues that the largest threats to this country come from within. With second-rate schools, a decrepit infrastructure, and growing debt, Haass writes, America should focus on improving itself.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:50 PDTThu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305160900?pid=RD19&title=richard_haass__foreign_policy_begins_at_home52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305160900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130516aforum.mp3Dr. Louise Aronson: Writing About Illness and Aginghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/JBVACagWTJc/R201305151000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305151000?pid=RD19UCSF physician and author Louise Aronson joins us in the studio to talk about her new story collection, "A History of the Present Illness." Set in San Francisco, the stories draw on her experience working with the sick and elderly in the city's hospitals and nursing homes.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/JBVACagWTJc" height="1" width="1"/>UCSF physician and author Louise Aronson joins us in the studio to talk about her new story collection, "A History of the Present Illness." Set in San Francisco, the stories draw on her experience working with the sick and elderly in the city's hospitals UCSF physician and author Louise Aronson joins us in the studio to talk about her new story collection, "A History of the Present Illness." Set in San Francisco, the stories draw on her experience working with the sick and elderly in the city's hospitals and nursing homes.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:22:06 PDTWed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305151000?pid=RD19&title=dr__louise_aronson__writing_about_illness_and_aging52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305151000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130515bforum.mp3More Faulty Rods on Bay Bridgehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/2IR4CQaAJpc/R201305150930http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150930?pid=RD19Recent reports state that more than 400 steel rods securing the base of the new Bay Bridge's eastern span may be faulty, adding to concerns about the bridge's seismic safety and structural soundness. The Federal Highway Administration has launched an investigation, and a state senate committee held a hearing Tuesday to find out what went wrong. We discuss the latest developments.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/2IR4CQaAJpc" height="1" width="1"/>Recent reports state that more than 400 steel rods securing the base of the new Bay Bridge's eastern span may be faulty, adding to concerns about the bridge's seismic safety and structural soundness. The Federal Highway Administration has launched an inveRecent reports state that more than 400 steel rods securing the base of the new Bay Bridge's eastern span may be faulty, adding to concerns about the bridge's seismic safety and structural soundness. The Federal Highway Administration has launched an investigation, and a state senate committee held a hearing Tuesday to find out what went wrong. We discuss the latest developments.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:38 PDTWed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150930?pid=RD19&title=more_faulty_rods_on_bay_bridgeThe new eastern span of the Bay Bridge where steel rods were found broken.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150930?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130515abforum.mp3Governor Brown Releases Revised Budget Planhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/lw7C2gzaY24/R201305150900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150900?pid=RD19On Tuesday, Governor Brown unveiled his latest revision to the state's 2014 budget. The new proposal accounts for shifting economic conditions and the multibillion-dollar increase in tax revenue seen over the past several months. We discuss the revision's impact on schools, health care coverage, job growth and state debt.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/lw7C2gzaY24" height="1" width="1"/>On Tuesday, Governor Brown unveiled his latest revision to the state's 2014 budget. The new proposal accounts for shifting economic conditions and the multibillion-dollar increase in tax revenue seen over the past several months. We discuss the revision'sOn Tuesday, Governor Brown unveiled his latest revision to the state's 2014 budget. The new proposal accounts for shifting economic conditions and the multibillion-dollar increase in tax revenue seen over the past several months. We discuss the revision's impact on schools, health care coverage, job growth and state debt.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:11 PDTWed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150900?pid=RD19&title=governor_brown_releases_revised_budget_plan52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305150900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130515aaforum.mp3The Classics, Revisitedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/2SJE2ic8Tmo/R201305141000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305141000?pid=RD19The great literary classics are more than merely important works of art, says author Kevin Smokler. Books that have stood the test of time should also provide insight into "how to live a great life." In his new book, "Practical Classics," Smokler advocates re-reading those oft-assigned tomes like "Candide," "Huckleberry Finn," and "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." We talk with Smokler, and we want to hear from you: what makes a book worthy of revisiting?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/2SJE2ic8Tmo" height="1" width="1"/>The great literary classics are more than merely important works of art, says author Kevin Smokler. Books that have stood the test of time should also provide insight into "how to live a great life." In his new book, "Practical Classics," Smokler advocateThe great literary classics are more than merely important works of art, says author Kevin Smokler. Books that have stood the test of time should also provide insight into "how to live a great life." In his new book, "Practical Classics," Smokler advocates re-reading those oft-assigned tomes like "Candide," "Huckleberry Finn," and "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." We talk with Smokler, and we want to hear from you: what makes a book worthy of revisiting?Tue, 14 May 2013 11:55:35 PDTTue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305141000?pid=RD19&title=the_classics__revisited52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305141000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130514bforum.mp3Upheaval at Oakland Police Departmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/yGf7ONhHpOc/R201305140900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305140900?pid=RD19Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan unexpectedly resigned last week, citing medical reasons. His replacement as interim chief stepped down two days later. The turmoil in the department comes in the midst of two reports critical of Oakland police. One report from a court-ordered overseer finds OPD out of compliance with federally mandated reforms from a decade-old police brutality case. Another report, by law enforcement consultant William Bratton, is critical of the department's ability to reduce crime. Forum takes up these issues with the newly appointed Interim Police Chief Sean Whent and others.Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan unexpectedly resigned last week, citing medical reasons. His replacement as interim chief stepped down two days later. The turmoil in the department comes in the midst of two reports critical of Oakland police. One reporOakland Police Chief Howard Jordan unexpectedly resigned last week, citing medical reasons. His replacement as interim chief stepped down two days later. The turmoil in the department comes in the midst of two reports critical of Oakland police. One report from a court-ordered overseer finds OPD out of compliance with federally mandated reforms from a decade-old police brutality case. Another report, by law enforcement consultant William Bratton, is critical of the department's ability to reduce crime. Forum takes up these issues with the newly appointed Interim Police Chief Sean Whent and others.Thu, 16 May 2013 13:48:35 PDTTue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305140900?pid=RD19&title=upheaval_at_oakland_police_department Interview Highlights

]]>An Oakland police captain's badge.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305140900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130514aforum.mp3David Kirp's Strategy for Public Schoolshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/iMsDyyn4SDc/R201305131000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305131000?pid=RD19In rebuilding our public schools, education policy expert David Kirp says we should stick to what works, like quality early-childhood education and creating word-rich curriculums. In other words, avoid getting carried away by quick fixes and the latest trends. His new book, "Improbable Scholars," tells the success story of Union City, New Jersey, and argues that all our public schools can benefit from what was learned there.In rebuilding our public schools, education policy expert David Kirp says we should stick to what works, like quality early-childhood education and creating word-rich curriculums. In other words, avoid getting carried away by quick fixes and the latest trIn rebuilding our public schools, education policy expert David Kirp says we should stick to what works, like quality early-childhood education and creating word-rich curriculums. In other words, avoid getting carried away by quick fixes and the latest trends. His new book, "Improbable Scholars," tells the success story of Union City, New Jersey, and argues that all our public schools can benefit from what was learned there.Mon, 13 May 2013 16:02:51 PDTMon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305131000?pid=RD19&title=david_kirp_s_strategy_for_public_schoolsInterview Highlights ]]>52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305131000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130513bforum.mp3Landmark Elections in Pakistanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/aMjpDBpHY6o/R201305130900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305130900?pid=RD19Pakistan's general election on May 11th marks the first successful transition from one democratically elected parliament to another in the nation's 66-year history. But with more than 100 people killed, the election run-up has been blighted by violence. In another sign of mounting tensions, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has ordered the expulsion of The New York Times bureau chief in Islamabad. We'll discuss the election, and what it signifies for Pakistan.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/aMjpDBpHY6o" height="1" width="1"/>Pakistan's general election on May 11th marks the first successful transition from one democratically elected parliament to another in the nation's 66-year history. But with more than 100 people killed, the election run-up has been blighted by violence. IPakistan's general election on May 11th marks the first successful transition from one democratically elected parliament to another in the nation's 66-year history. But with more than 100 people killed, the election run-up has been blighted by violence. In another sign of mounting tensions, Pakistan's Interior Ministry has ordered the expulsion of The New York Times bureau chief in Islamabad. We'll discuss the election, and what it signifies for Pakistan.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:45:59 PDTMon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305130900?pid=RD19&title=landmark_elections_in_pakistanPakistani army soldiers stand guard as election materials are sorted at a distribution centre in Karachi on May 10, 2013.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305130900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130513aforum.mp3A New Path for State Parks?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/3jMt8Dy5HyE/R201305101000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305101000?pid=RD19Last July, the California State Parks department learned that it was sitting on a $20 million surplus. The embarrassing discovery came after the agency had declared that financial woes would force it to close 70 parks. The department got a new director and a two-year moratorium that allowed it to avoid closures. How is the agency faring now? We check the pulse of the parks, and discuss a recent state report which calls for increased outsourcing of some park sites and functions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/3jMt8Dy5HyE" height="1" width="1"/>Last July, the California State Parks department learned that it was sitting on a $20 million surplus. The embarrassing discovery came after the agency had declared that financial woes would force it to close 70 parks. The department got a new director anLast July, the California State Parks department learned that it was sitting on a $20 million surplus. The embarrassing discovery came after the agency had declared that financial woes would force it to close 70 parks. The department got a new director and a two-year moratorium that allowed it to avoid closures. How is the agency faring now? We check the pulse of the parks, and discuss a recent state report which calls for increased outsourcing of some park sites and functions.Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:51 PDTFri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305101000?pid=RD19&title=a_new_path_for_state_parks_McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park on the Big Sur Coast of California.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305101000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130510bforum.mp3Warriors Release S.F. Arena Redesignhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/7flMpJeF6tg/R201305100900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305100900?pid=RD19The red-hot Golden State Warriors, who are tied with San Antonio in their playoff series, are also facing some tough opposition off the court this week. At issue is the team's plan to build a new $1 billion arena on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The arena has the blessing of Mayor Ed Lee and other city leaders, but some neighbors and environmental groups oppose the project, saying it is inappropriate for the waterfront location. Supporters maintain that the latest design, unveiled on Sunday, preserves Bay vistas and reduces parking.The red-hot Golden State Warriors, who are tied with San Antonio in their playoff series, are also facing some tough opposition off the court this week. At issue is the team's plan to build a new $1 billion arena on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The arena The red-hot Golden State Warriors, who are tied with San Antonio in their playoff series, are also facing some tough opposition off the court this week. At issue is the team's plan to build a new $1 billion arena on San Francisco's Embarcadero. The arena has the blessing of Mayor Ed Lee and other city leaders, but some neighbors and environmental groups oppose the project, saying it is inappropriate for the waterfront location. Supporters maintain that the latest design, unveiled on Sunday, preserves Bay vistas and reduces parking.Fri, 10 May 2013 17:33:58 PDTFri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305100900?pid=RD19&title=warriors_release_s_f__arena_redesign

Show Highlights

]]>52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305100900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130510aforum.mp3Google's Eric Schmidt on the New Digital Agehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/tvdGg3m7uo8/R201305091000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305091000?pid=RD19Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, says that between Facebook and cloud computing, "your digital identity will live forever." Schmidt and his co-author, Jared Cohen, join us in the studio to talk about their book "The New Digital Age," which explores how online connectivity is changing censorship, privacy, and activism in countries like Mexico, China, and North Korea, and elsewhere around the world.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/tvdGg3m7uo8" height="1" width="1"/>Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, says that between Facebook and cloud computing, "your digital identity will live forever." Schmidt and his co-author, Jared Cohen, join us in the studio to talk about their book "The New Digital Age," which exploGoogle's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, says that between Facebook and cloud computing, "your digital identity will live forever." Schmidt and his co-author, Jared Cohen, join us in the studio to talk about their book "The New Digital Age," which explores how online connectivity is changing censorship, privacy, and activism in countries like Mexico, China, and North Korea, and elsewhere around the world.Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:11 PDTThu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305091000?pid=RD19&title=google_s_eric_schmidt_on_the_new_digital_ageEric Schmidt addresses a gathering at the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) startup event in New Delhi on March 20, 2013.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305091000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130509bforum.mp3Mark Bittman on Part-Time Veganismhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/Af2CCOcgRbY/R201305090900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305090900?pid=RD19Six years ago, Mark Bittman was a full-time omnivore. But then a doctor told him to turn vegan for health reasons, and suddenly Mark found himself facing a world void of meat, dairy, or processed foods. So the New York Times food writer decided to personalize his vegan diet and allow for some cheating. He called it "Vegan Before 6," or "VB6," and says it helped him improve his health and focus on cooking at home. Mark Bittman talks about his new book, and how a full-time meat lover adapted to part-time veganism.Six years ago, Mark Bittman was a full-time omnivore. But then a doctor told him to turn vegan for health reasons, and suddenly Mark found himself facing a world void of meat, dairy, or processed foods. So the New York Times food writer decided to personaSix years ago, Mark Bittman was a full-time omnivore. But then a doctor told him to turn vegan for health reasons, and suddenly Mark found himself facing a world void of meat, dairy, or processed foods. So the New York Times food writer decided to personalize his vegan diet and allow for some cheating. He called it "Vegan Before 6," or "VB6," and says it helped him improve his health and focus on cooking at home. Mark Bittman talks about his new book, and how a full-time meat lover adapted to part-time veganism.Fri, 10 May 2013 10:04:55 PDTThu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305090900?pid=RD19&title=mark_bittman_on_part_time_veganism Interview Highlights

]]>52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305090900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130509aforum.mp3Iranian-American Fictionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/Iizgn9RdBS0/R201305081000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305081000?pid=RD19The editors of the first anthology of Iranian-American fiction say there is a maturing literary voice emerging from the Iranian-American community. Many Iranian immigrants came to the U.S. after the Shah was overthrown in 1979, and roughly half of them live in California. We talk with Bay Area editors and authors of "Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian-American Writers" about their stories, culture and community.The editors of the first anthology of Iranian-American fiction say there is a maturing literary voice emerging from the Iranian-American community. Many Iranian immigrants came to the U.S. after the Shah was overthrown in 1979, and roughly half of them liThe editors of the first anthology of Iranian-American fiction say there is a maturing literary voice emerging from the Iranian-American community. Many Iranian immigrants came to the U.S. after the Shah was overthrown in 1979, and roughly half of them live in California. We talk with Bay Area editors and authors of "Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian-American Writers" about their stories, culture and community.Thu, 16 May 2013 16:28:28 PDTWed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305081000?pid=RD19&title=iranian_american_fiction

Show Highlights

]]>Cover art from "Tremors"52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305081000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130508bforum.mp3Calif. High Court Rules Cities Can Ban Pot Dispensarieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/9P1l2U5fku0/R201305080900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305080900?pid=RD19In a unanimous decision, the California high court has ruled that local governments have the power to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The decision upholds bans in about 200 California cities. But in a state with a robust pot economy, lawmakers still debate if and how to regulate the drug. We'll discuss the ruling and what this means for the marijuana market, its dispensaries and its consumers.In a unanimous decision, the California high court has ruled that local governments have the power to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The decision upholds bans in about 200 California cities. But in a state with a robust pot economy, lawmakers still dIn a unanimous decision, the California high court has ruled that local governments have the power to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. The decision upholds bans in about 200 California cities. But in a state with a robust pot economy, lawmakers still debate if and how to regulate the drug. We'll discuss the ruling and what this means for the marijuana market, its dispensaries and its consumers.Wed, 08 May 2013 16:57:25 PDTWed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305080900?pid=RD19&title=calif__high_court_rules_cities_can_ban_pot_dispensaries]]>A bag of medical cannabis.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305080900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130508aforum.mp3Filmmaker William Friedkinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/4f0IBu5ojAs/R201305071000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305071000?pid=RD19Academy Award-winning filmmaker William Friedkin reached the Hollywood stratosphere in the 1970s with such groundbreaking films as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist." But the success was not to last. As he writes in his new memoir, "I was at the edge of a cliff and my demons were standing by waiting to push me off." Today, Friedkin is still directing films -- including 2011's well-received "Killer Joe" -- and has even developed a second career as an opera director. He joins us in studio to discuss his new memoir, "The Friedkin Connection."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/4f0IBu5ojAs" height="1" width="1"/>Academy Award-winning filmmaker William Friedkin reached the Hollywood stratosphere in the 1970s with such groundbreaking films as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist." But the success was not to last. As he writes in his new memoir, "I was at the eAcademy Award-winning filmmaker William Friedkin reached the Hollywood stratosphere in the 1970s with such groundbreaking films as "The French Connection" and "The Exorcist." But the success was not to last. As he writes in his new memoir, "I was at the edge of a cliff and my demons were standing by waiting to push me off." Today, Friedkin is still directing films -- including 2011's well-received "Killer Joe" -- and has even developed a second career as an opera director. He joins us in studio to discuss his new memoir, "The Friedkin Connection."Tue, 07 May 2013 11:46:11 PDTTue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305071000?pid=RD19&title=filmmaker_william_friedkin52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305071000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130507bforum.mp3$2.25 Billion PG&E Fine Proposed for San Bruno Explosionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/ytJahta4jNI/R201305070930http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070930?pid=RD19California regulators want to penalize PG&E $2.25 billion for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion that killed eight people and injured 66. California Public Utility Commission staff recommended the hefty fine, which would be the largest penalty ever brought by a state regulator in the U.S., citing the severity of the damage and PG&E's "reprehensible" failures. Forum discusses the proposed penalty and what has changed since the deadly blast.California regulators want to penalize PG&E $2.25 billion for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion that killed eight people and injured 66. California Public Utility Commission staff recommended the hefty fine, which would be the largest penalty ever broCalifornia regulators want to penalize PG&E $2.25 billion for the 2010 San Bruno gas line explosion that killed eight people and injured 66. California Public Utility Commission staff recommended the hefty fine, which would be the largest penalty ever brought by a state regulator in the U.S., citing the severity of the damage and PG&E's "reprehensible" failures. Forum discusses the proposed penalty and what has changed since the deadly blast.Tue, 07 May 2013 16:46:00 PDTTue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070930?pid=RD19&title=_2_25_billion_pg_e_fine_proposed_for_san_bruno_explosionInterview Highlights ]]>The remains of a gas line lie on the ground after the explosion September 10, 2010 in San Bruno.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070930?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130507abforum.mp3Israeli Airstrikes on Syriahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/2JDnaxn5Ybk/R201305070900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070900?pid=RD19Syria responded angrily to attacks believed to be from Israeli warplanes on Sunday, and accused Israel of coordinating with Syrian rebel groups. Its neighbor Iran also warned that it would respond to the aggression. We get the latest updates on what the airstrikes mean for the region.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/2JDnaxn5Ybk" height="1" width="1"/>Syria responded angrily to attacks believed to be from Israeli warplanes on Sunday, and accused Israel of coordinating with Syrian rebel groups. Its neighbor Iran also warned that it would respond to the aggression. We get the latest updates on what the aSyria responded angrily to attacks believed to be from Israeli warplanes on Sunday, and accused Israel of coordinating with Syrian rebel groups. Its neighbor Iran also warned that it would respond to the aggression. We get the latest updates on what the airstrikes mean for the region.Tue, 07 May 2013 11:45:18 PDTTue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070900?pid=RD19&title=israeli_airstrikes_on_syriaIsraeli infantry soldiers take part in exercises near the border with Syria, on May 6, 2013, after Israeli air raids on Syria over the weekend52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305070900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130507aaforum.mp3Updating the Biblehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/-z6rWqCG3Y0/R201305061000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305061000?pid=RD19Does the Bible need a makeover? A group of 20 spiritual leaders from around the country thought so, and they convened recently to update the New Testament. The result combines traditional and newly discovered texts, including ancient Christian stories of women leading their own congregations. San Francisco-based Presbyterian minister Bruce Reyes-Chow was a part of this group, and he joins us to discuss the book, "A New New Testament."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/kqedforum/~4/-z6rWqCG3Y0" height="1" width="1"/>Does the Bible need a makeover? A group of 20 spiritual leaders from around the country thought so, and they convened recently to update the New Testament. The result combines traditional and newly discovered texts, including ancient Christian stories of Does the Bible need a makeover? A group of 20 spiritual leaders from around the country thought so, and they convened recently to update the New Testament. The result combines traditional and newly discovered texts, including ancient Christian stories of women leading their own congregations. San Francisco-based Presbyterian minister Bruce Reyes-Chow was a part of this group, and he joins us to discuss the book, "A New New Testament."Mon, 06 May 2013 11:42:09 PDTMon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305061000?pid=RD19&title=updating_the_bible52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305061000?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130506bforum.mp3Fast Fashion, Cheap Clothes and the Bangladesh Disasterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kqedforum/~3/QZz7hZspu7I/R201305060900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305060900?pid=RD19The death toll from the collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory surpassed 600 on Monday, making it the deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry. Officials from Walmart, San Francisco-based Gap Inc. and other retailers met in Germany after the collapse to talk about improving safety measures in Bangladesh. We discuss the social costs of cheap clothing. Are you concerned about where and how your clothes are made?The death toll from the collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory surpassed 600 on Monday, making it the deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry. Officials from Walmart, San Francisco-based Gap Inc. and other retailers met in Germany aftThe death toll from the collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory surpassed 600 on Monday, making it the deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry. Officials from Walmart, San Francisco-based Gap Inc. and other retailers met in Germany after the collapse to talk about improving safety measures in Bangladesh. We discuss the social costs of cheap clothing. Are you concerned about where and how your clothes are made?Tue, 07 May 2013 16:47:06 PDTMon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305060900?pid=RD19&title=fast_fashion__cheap_clothes_and_the_bangladesh_disasterInterview Highlights

]]>Bangladeshi volunteers and rescue workers look for survivors after a clothing factory collapsed on April 28, 2013.52:00forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)noKQED Public RadioKQED,Bay,Area,California,national,international,talk,call,in,Michael,Krasny,Forum,NPR,public,radio,KQEIhttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R201305060900?pid=RD19http://www.kqed.org/.stream/mp3splice/radio/forum/2013/05/20130506aforum.mp3KQED Public RadiononadultKQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.