http://www.odeo.com/channels/29522-KQED-s-Forum KQED no 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. KQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews. en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25448244-Something-Incredibly-Wonderful-Happens Like his brother J. Robert Oppenheimer, Frank Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project. But Frank went on to become an educator, and to found San Francisco's Exploratorium, the interactive science museum celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We talk with K.C. Cole, author of the new biography "Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and the World He Made Up." Like his brother J. Robert Oppenheimer, Frank Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project. But Frank went on to become an educator, and to found San Francisco's Exploratorium, the interactive science museum celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We talk with K.C. Cole, author of the new biography "Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and the World He Made Up." Like his brother J. Robert Oppenheimer, Frank Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project. But Frank went on to become an educator, and to found San Francisco's Exploratorium, the interactive science museum celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We talk with K.C. Cole, author of the new biography "Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer and the World He Made Up." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448244 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25448245-Credit-Card-Reform Senator Christopher Dodd, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced legislation this week to freeze credit card interest rates. The move follows consumer complaints of rapid rate hikes in advance of new federal limits that go into effect next February. Thursday, the Federal Reserve approved a new rule protecting debit card users from excessive overdraft charges. What does the new credit card landscape mean for consumers? Senator Christopher Dodd, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced legislation this week to freeze credit card interest rates. The move follows consumer complaints of rapid rate hikes in advance of new federal limits that go into effect next February. Thursday, the Federal Reserve approved a new rule protecting debit card users from excessive overdraft charges. What does the new credit card landscape mean for consumers? Senator Christopher Dodd, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced legislation this week to freeze credit card interest rates. The move follows consumer complaints of rapid rate hikes in advance of new federal limits that go into effect next February. Thursday, the Federal Reserve approved a new rule protecting debit card users from excessive overdraft charges. What does the new credit card landscape mean for consumers? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25448245 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443407-Mark-Danner UC Berkeley journalism professor Mark Danner joins us to discuss his new book, "Stripping Bare the Body: Politics Violence War." It's an examination of U.S. attempts at nation-building over the past quarter century. UC Berkeley journalism professor Mark Danner joins us to discuss his new book, "Stripping Bare the Body: Politics Violence War." It's an examination of U.S. attempts at nation-building over the past quarter century. UC Berkeley journalism professor Mark Danner joins us to discuss his new book, "Stripping Bare the Body: Politics Violence War." It's an examination of U.S. attempts at nation-building over the past quarter century. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443407 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25443408-Ethics-of-Space-Exploration Is it ethical to change the ecosystems of other planets to suit human needs? What about mining precious metals? Or what happens if we contaminate another planet with microbes? These are some of the questions being asked by ethicists, who say the science of space ethics is still in its infancy. We explore the ethics of space exploration. Is it ethical to change the ecosystems of other planets to suit human needs? What about mining precious metals? Or what happens if we contaminate another planet with microbes? These are some of the questions being asked by ethicists, who say the science of space ethics is still in its infancy. We explore the ethics of space exploration. Is it ethical to change the ecosystems of other planets to suit human needs? What about mining precious metals? Or what happens if we contaminate another planet with microbes? These are some of the questions being asked by ethicists, who say the science of space ethics is still in its infancy. We explore the ethics of space exploration. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443408 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438519-Googled 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438519 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438520-Americans-Charged-with-Espionage 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438520 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438521-SF-Board-Overrides-Newsom-on-Sanctuary 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438521 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433376-Radical-Elders 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433376 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433377-Next-Steps-in-Afghanistan 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433377 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427885-The-Future-of-Sharp-Park 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427885 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427886-House-Passes-Health-Care-Bill We discuss the House of Representatives' passage of landmark health care overhaul legislation on Saturday night. We discuss the House of Representatives' passage of landmark health care overhaul legislation on Saturday night. We discuss the House of Representatives' passage of landmark health care overhaul legislation on Saturday night. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427886 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414253-Shooting-at-Fort-Hood 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414253 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25414254-UC-Berkeley-s-Sports-Budget 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25414254 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408487-Susan-Wels-on-Amelia-Earhart 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." 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." 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." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408487 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25408488-Parole-and-Phillip-Garrido 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25408488 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394641-Cuts-to-California-State-Parks 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25394641 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394642-State-Water-Plan 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25394642 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394643-Election-Results We take a look at Tuesday's election results and discuss how they might impact California. We take a look at Tuesday's election results and discuss how they might impact California. We take a look at Tuesday's election results and discuss how they might impact California. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25394643 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394644-Wendell-Berry 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." 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." 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." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25394644 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394645-San-Jose-Police-Under-Scrutiny 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25394645 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394647-The-Art-of-the-One-person-Show 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25394647 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394650-Mamet-and-ACT 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25394650 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394652-Rich-Cohen 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25394652 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394657-On-That-Day-Everybody-Ate 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." 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." 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." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25394657 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394658-Out-of-the-Recession 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? 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? 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? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25394658 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394660-Pelosi-Unveils-Health-Plan 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25394660 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394664-Bridge-Technology 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. 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. 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. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25394664 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394665-Bystander-Mentality 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? 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? 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? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25394665 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394680-Taming-Your-Inbox In "The Tyranny of E-mail," author John Freeman looks at the 4,000 year sweep of the written word from early cuneiform carvings to the e-mail in your humble inbox. He argues that e-mail inhibits our ability to conduct our lives mindfully. As part of our coverage of the 40th anniversary of the Internet, we deconstruct our inboxes. In "The Tyranny of E-mail," author John Freeman looks at the 4,000 year sweep of the written word from early cuneiform carvings to the e-mail in your humble inbox. He argues that e-mail inhibits our ability to conduct our lives mindfully. As part of our coverage of the 40th anniversary of the Internet, we deconstruct our inboxes. In "The Tyranny of E-mail," author John Freeman looks at the 4,000 year sweep of the written word from early cuneiform carvings to the e-mail in your humble inbox. He argues that e-mail inhibits our ability to conduct our lives mindfully. As part of our coverage of the 40th anniversary of the Internet, we deconstruct our inboxes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25394680 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394681-Flu-Vaccine San Francisco will begin vaccinating for H1N1 on Thursday. We discuss where vaccines will be available across the Bay Area, who most needs to be vaccinated and how to differentiate H1N1 from seasonal flu. San Francisco will begin vaccinating for H1N1 on Thursday. We discuss where vaccines will be available across the Bay Area, who most needs to be vaccinated and how to differentiate H1N1 from seasonal flu. San Francisco will begin vaccinating for H1N1 on Thursday. We discuss where vaccines will be available across the Bay Area, who most needs to be vaccinated and how to differentiate H1N1 from seasonal flu. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25394681 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394682-Bay-Bridge-Emergency-Closure On Tuesday evening, new cables that were installed on the Bay Bridge snapped, forcing Caltrans officials to close the bridge indefinitely. We discuss the latest news on the bridge. On Tuesday evening, new cables that were installed on the Bay Bridge snapped, forcing Caltrans officials to close the bridge indefinitely. We discuss the latest news on the bridge. On Tuesday evening, new cables that were installed on the Bay Bridge snapped, forcing Caltrans officials to close the bridge indefinitely. We discuss the latest news on the bridge. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25394682 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394683-Baseball-Americana On the eve of the World Series, we look back at the history of baseball since the late 1700s and its rich culture. Host Michael Krasny talks with Harry Katz, co-author of "Baseball Americana," an illustrated look at the Library of Congress' baseball collection -- the world's largest. On the eve of the World Series, we look back at the history of baseball since the late 1700s and its rich culture. Host Michael Krasny talks with Harry Katz, co-author of "Baseball Americana," an illustrated look at the Library of Congress' baseball collection -- the world's largest. On the eve of the World Series, we look back at the history of baseball since the late 1700s and its rich culture. Host Michael Krasny talks with Harry Katz, co-author of "Baseball Americana," an illustrated look at the Library of Congress' baseball collection -- the world's largest. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25394683 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25394685-Teen-Suicide Caltrain is investigating the fourth teen suicide on the train tracks near Palo Alto in less than a year. We explore ways to identify an anxious or depressed adolescent, and discuss how parents and communities can respond. Caltrain is investigating the fourth teen suicide on the train tracks near Palo Alto in less than a year. We explore ways to identify an anxious or depressed adolescent, and discuss how parents and communities can respond. Caltrain is investigating the fourth teen suicide on the train tracks near Palo Alto in less than a year. We explore ways to identify an anxious or depressed adolescent, and discuss how parents and communities can respond. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25394685 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379085-Joan-Ryan In "The Water Giver," Bay Area journalist and author Joan Ryan chronicles her experiences caring for her adolescent son following a near-deadly skateboarding accident. She describes how the process helped her celebrate him. In "The Water Giver," Bay Area journalist and author Joan Ryan chronicles her experiences caring for her adolescent son following a near-deadly skateboarding accident. She describes how the process helped her celebrate him. In "The Water Giver," Bay Area journalist and author Joan Ryan chronicles her experiences caring for her adolescent son following a near-deadly skateboarding accident. She describes how the process helped her celebrate him. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379085 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25379086-Naomi-Klein Progressive social critic Naomi Klein, author of "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," is in town to deliver the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture at UC Berkeley. She'll focus on California, where, she says, the budget is being balanced on the backs of the poor and the constitution allows a Republican minority to block taxes and social spending. She sees the Golden State as an example of government siding with profit takers at the expense of the public good. Progressive social critic Naomi Klein, author of "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," is in town to deliver the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture at UC Berkeley. She'll focus on California, where, she says, the budget is being balanced on the backs of the poor and the constitution allows a Republican minority to block taxes and social spending. She sees the Golden State as an example of government siding with profit takers at the expense of the public good. Progressive social critic Naomi Klein, author of "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," is in town to deliver the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture at UC Berkeley. She'll focus on California, where, she says, the budget is being balanced on the backs of the poor and the constitution allows a Republican minority to block taxes and social spending. She sees the Golden State as an example of government siding with profit takers at the expense of the public good. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379086 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25359044-Barbara-Ehrenreich American culture promotes optimism as a necessary virtue. But it may be one of our greatest vices, writes Barbara Ehrenreich in her new book, "Bright-Sided." Not only does a sunny outlook not cure cancer, she argues, it can even bring about the economic collapse of a nation. Ehrenreich joins us to discuss what she calls "the mass delusion." American culture promotes optimism as a necessary virtue. But it may be one of our greatest vices, writes Barbara Ehrenreich in her new book, "Bright-Sided." Not only does a sunny outlook not cure cancer, she argues, it can even bring about the economic collapse of a nation. Ehrenreich joins us to discuss what she calls "the mass delusion." American culture promotes optimism as a necessary virtue. But it may be one of our greatest vices, writes Barbara Ehrenreich in her new book, "Bright-Sided." Not only does a sunny outlook not cure cancer, she argues, it can even bring about the economic collapse of a nation. Ehrenreich joins us to discuss what she calls "the mass delusion." tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359044 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25359045-Football-Injuries Medical researchers have found evidence of massive brain damage in football players who have died, and not only among NFL players. The findings have raised alarms about the cumulative effects of many small impacts. Should coaches and players at the college and high school levels change the way they play the game? We speak to doctors and those closer to the football field about the pressures to keep getting hit in the head and the risks of doing so. Medical researchers have found evidence of massive brain damage in football players who have died, and not only among NFL players. The findings have raised alarms about the cumulative effects of many small impacts. Should coaches and players at the college and high school levels change the way they play the game? We speak to doctors and those closer to the football field about the pressures to keep getting hit in the head and the risks of doing so. Medical researchers have found evidence of massive brain damage in football players who have died, and not only among NFL players. The findings have raised alarms about the cumulative effects of many small impacts. Should coaches and players at the college and high school levels change the way they play the game? We speak to doctors and those closer to the football field about the pressures to keep getting hit in the head and the risks of doing so. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359045 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25349550-Parking-Meter-Proposal A new San Francisco parking meter study calls for extending meter hours in some commercial districts of the city. Oakland recently tried a similar plan but reversed course in the face of complaints from local businesses and residents. We'll examine the San Francisco proposal. A new San Francisco parking meter study calls for extending meter hours in some commercial districts of the city. Oakland recently tried a similar plan but reversed course in the face of complaints from local businesses and residents. We'll examine the San Francisco proposal. A new San Francisco parking meter study calls for extending meter hours in some commercial districts of the city. Oakland recently tried a similar plan but reversed course in the face of complaints from local businesses and residents. We'll examine the San Francisco proposal. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349550 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25349551-Early-Cancer-Screening A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that aggressive early screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer may do more harm than good. We discusses whether recommendations for healthy people to get screened should be changed. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that aggressive early screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer may do more harm than good. We discusses whether recommendations for healthy people to get screened should be changed. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that aggressive early screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer may do more harm than good. We discusses whether recommendations for healthy people to get screened should be changed. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349551 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325101-Health-Care-IT Clinical technology -- like the MRI or CT scan -- has been adopted much more quickly in the U.S. than information technology like electronic health records. Last year's federal stimulus package included over $19 billion to speed up the transition to electronic records. As part of our series on the health care debate, we discuss changes in store for patients and providers. Clinical technology -- like the MRI or CT scan -- has been adopted much more quickly in the U.S. than information technology like electronic health records. Last year's federal stimulus package included over $19 billion to speed up the transition to electronic records. As part of our series on the health care debate, we discuss changes in store for patients and providers. Clinical technology -- like the MRI or CT scan -- has been adopted much more quickly in the U.S. than information technology like electronic health records. Last year's federal stimulus package included over $19 billion to speed up the transition to electronic records. As part of our series on the health care debate, we discuss changes in store for patients and providers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325101 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325102-Taylor-Branch-and-the-Clinton-Tapes A full 79 private conversations spanning eight years went into the background for historian Taylor Branch's new book, "The Clinton Tapes." We meet the author to discuss the life of a president. A full 79 private conversations spanning eight years went into the background for historian Taylor Branch's new book, "The Clinton Tapes." We meet the author to discuss the life of a president. A full 79 private conversations spanning eight years went into the background for historian Taylor Branch's new book, "The Clinton Tapes." We meet the author to discuss the life of a president. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325102 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25318685-Joyce-Carol-Oates Celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates joins us to talk about her latest novel set in the fictitious Sparta, New York, which readers will recognize from some of her earlier novels. This time the town is stained with adultery and murder. Celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates joins us to talk about her latest novel set in the fictitious Sparta, New York, which readers will recognize from some of her earlier novels. This time the town is stained with adultery and murder. Celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates joins us to talk about her latest novel set in the fictitious Sparta, New York, which readers will recognize from some of her earlier novels. This time the town is stained with adultery and murder. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318685 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25318686-Obama-and-Medical-Marijuana The Obama administration announced yesterday that it will not go after medical-marijuana users and suppliers if they conform to state laws. We get reactions from interest groups and discuss what this might mean for California. The Obama administration announced yesterday that it will not go after medical-marijuana users and suppliers if they conform to state laws. We get reactions from interest groups and discuss what this might mean for California. The Obama administration announced yesterday that it will not go after medical-marijuana users and suppliers if they conform to state laws. We get reactions from interest groups and discuss what this might mean for California. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318686 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25313136-Yo-La-Tengo Alternative rock band Yo La Tengo is marking its 25th year together with its album, "Popular Songs." That title may be a bit ironic, since the New Jersey-based group has never had a Top 40 hit or made it big with mainstream fans. But Yo La Tengo, which played this weekend at San Francisco's Treasure Island Music Festival, is a favorite among critics and has a devoted following in Northern California and around the world. The band joins us in studio. Alternative rock band Yo La Tengo is marking its 25th year together with its album, "Popular Songs." That title may be a bit ironic, since the New Jersey-based group has never had a Top 40 hit or made it big with mainstream fans. But Yo La Tengo, which played this weekend at San Francisco's Treasure Island Music Festival, is a favorite among critics and has a devoted following in Northern California and around the world. The band joins us in studio. Alternative rock band Yo La Tengo is marking its 25th year together with its album, "Popular Songs." That title may be a bit ironic, since the New Jersey-based group has never had a Top 40 hit or made it big with mainstream fans. But Yo La Tengo, which played this weekend at San Francisco's Treasure Island Music Festival, is a favorite among critics and has a devoted following in Northern California and around the world. The band joins us in studio. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25313136 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25313137-Anna-Eshoo Rep. Anna Eshoo, of Palo Alto, was one of those Democratic members of Congress who faced protests at town hall meetings in September over proposed healthcare reform. But Eshoo continues to support reform legislation, including a "public option." She joins host Michael Krasny in studio to discuss the latest healthcare negotiations and a range of issues including the war in Afghanistan and the economy in Silicon Valley. Rep. Anna Eshoo, of Palo Alto, was one of those Democratic members of Congress who faced protests at town hall meetings in September over proposed healthcare reform. But Eshoo continues to support reform legislation, including a "public option." She joins host Michael Krasny in studio to discuss the latest healthcare negotiations and a range of issues including the war in Afghanistan and the economy in Silicon Valley. Rep. Anna Eshoo, of Palo Alto, was one of those Democratic members of Congress who faced protests at town hall meetings in September over proposed healthcare reform. But Eshoo continues to support reform legislation, including a "public option." She joins host Michael Krasny in studio to discuss the latest healthcare negotiations and a range of issues including the war in Afghanistan and the economy in Silicon Valley. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25313137 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299304-The-Cost-of-Furloughs To help close a $42 billion budget deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger instituted two, then three, furlough days for most state workers. However, two recent reports conclude that not only are the furloughs not saving any money, they are in fact costing the state. To help close a $42 billion budget deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger instituted two, then three, furlough days for most state workers. However, two recent reports conclude that not only are the furloughs not saving any money, they are in fact costing the state. To help close a $42 billion budget deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger instituted two, then three, furlough days for most state workers. However, two recent reports conclude that not only are the furloughs not saving any money, they are in fact costing the state. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299304 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299305-Suisun-Valley Right in Sacramento's back yard is the little-known Suisun Valley, where throughout the summer and fall visitors can try fresh local produce, pick flowers, tour wineries, taste olive oils and more. We discuss its food and wine, and how the region nurtures a rural character while fostering economic growth. Right in Sacramento's back yard is the little-known Suisun Valley, where throughout the summer and fall visitors can try fresh local produce, pick flowers, tour wineries, taste olive oils and more. We discuss its food and wine, and how the region nurtures a rural character while fostering economic growth. Right in Sacramento's back yard is the little-known Suisun Valley, where throughout the summer and fall visitors can try fresh local produce, pick flowers, tour wineries, taste olive oils and more. We discuss its food and wine, and how the region nurtures a rural character while fostering economic growth. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299305 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299306-Lessons-from-Loma-Prieta Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which killed 63 people, damaged 18,000 homes, triggered the collapse of major Bay Area transportation arteries and caused up to $10 billion in business losses. Since then, state officials and disaster experts have been working to prevent such losses in future quakes. We discuss the lessons learned from Loma Prieta. Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which killed 63 people, damaged 18,000 homes, triggered the collapse of major Bay Area transportation arteries and caused up to $10 billion in business losses. Since then, state officials and disaster experts have been working to prevent such losses in future quakes. We discuss the lessons learned from Loma Prieta. Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which killed 63 people, damaged 18,000 homes, triggered the collapse of major Bay Area transportation arteries and caused up to $10 billion in business losses. Since then, state officials and disaster experts have been working to prevent such losses in future quakes. We discuss the lessons learned from Loma Prieta. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299306 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25290468-Woody-Harrelson-and-The-Messenger In the new film "The Messenger," Woody Harrelson stars as a senior officer with the Army's Casualty Notification Office, whose job it is to notify families when their loved ones die in combat. Harrelson and co-writer and director Oren Moverman join us in studio to talk about the film. In the new film "The Messenger," Woody Harrelson stars as a senior officer with the Army's Casualty Notification Office, whose job it is to notify families when their loved ones die in combat. Harrelson and co-writer and director Oren Moverman join us in studio to talk about the film. In the new film "The Messenger," Woody Harrelson stars as a senior officer with the Army's Casualty Notification Office, whose job it is to notify families when their loved ones die in combat. Harrelson and co-writer and director Oren Moverman join us in studio to talk about the film. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290468 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25290469-Tracy-Kidder Pulitzer-Prize winning author Tracy Kidder joins us in studio to discuss his latest book, "Strength in What Remains." The book follows the true story of Deo, a medical student who survives ethnic violence in the central African nation of Burundi, genocide in neighboring Rwanda, and poverty and homelessness in New York, and finally returns to his homeland to build a public health system. Pulitzer-Prize winning author Tracy Kidder joins us in studio to discuss his latest book, "Strength in What Remains." The book follows the true story of Deo, a medical student who survives ethnic violence in the central African nation of Burundi, genocide in neighboring Rwanda, and poverty and homelessness in New York, and finally returns to his homeland to build a public health system. Pulitzer-Prize winning author Tracy Kidder joins us in studio to discuss his latest book, "Strength in What Remains." The book follows the true story of Deo, a medical student who survives ethnic violence in the central African nation of Burundi, genocide in neighboring Rwanda, and poverty and homelessness in New York, and finally returns to his homeland to build a public health system. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290469 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 no KQED's Forum