Episodes
Nov. 14, 2024
New Zealand charts its' own course. Talking to Dr. Patricia O'Brien
NZ revamps its foreign policy, concerned about its strategic security.
Nov. 8, 2024
San Francisco elects a new Mayor, Daniel Lurie. Talking with Brian Sobel.
The Mayoral election resulted in voters awarding a mandate to a non-politician defeating the incumbent Mayor who had been mired in scandal and criticized for inept management.
Nov. 7, 2024
Donald Trump wins in a Landslide. Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of Political Science, Sonoma State University.
November 5th Presidential election and the historic 2024 campaign.
Nov. 5, 2024
The Power of Liberal Nationalism. Talking with Professor Steven Fish.
The Left needs to recapture patriotism and love of country when advocating for increased legal immigration .
Nov. 1, 2024
The historic 2024 presidential campaign is winding to a close. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney.
The historic and consequential 2024 campaign,
Oct. 28, 2024
Climate Change Twin Cities: San Francisco's weather could become like Los Angeles' . Talking with Professor Matt Fitzpatrick
San Francisco’s climate will become warmer like LA’s
Oct. 25, 2024
Mongol Zurag: A new tradition in Mongolian Art. Talking with Professor Urna Tsultem.
An exhibit of Contemporary Mongolian Art at the Venice Biennale.
Oct. 23, 2024
Epigenetics: What your Mother or Grand Mother ate could affect your Genes. Talking with Professor Nathaniel Johnson.
Nutrition choices by a mother can have lasting multigenerational impacts.
Oct. 15, 2024
Terre Haute Takedown: Cracking a 20th Century Election Conspiracy. Talking with author Sasha Issenberg.
A landmark case of corruption that influenced the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Oct. 14, 2024
In conversation with Ben Kaplan, candidate for SF Community College Board of Trustees.
Candidate for the SF Community College Board.
Oct. 9, 2024
Broken City: Land Speculation, Inequality & Urban Crisis. Talking with author Professor Patrick Condon.
Vancouver grew its housing stock 300% but became the least affordable city in Canada. 🇨🇦 Shouldn’t increased supply reduce prices ?
Oct. 7, 2024
The Hezbollah AR 924 pager explosions: What we know two weeks on. Talking with Michael DiMino, Public Policy Manager & Fellow, Defense Priorities
An audacious attack on Hezbollah operatives with booby trapped pagers has changed the strategic calculus in the Middle East.
Oct. 4, 2024
Converting Empty Office Buildings to Housing. Talking with Chris Thornberg, Founding Partner at Beacon Economics.
Building more housing in San Francisco.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Vice Presidential Debate: J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney.
Analysis of the Vice Presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.
Sept. 25, 2024
Does Eliminating Cash Bail cause Violent Crime to increase or decrease ? Talking with Ken Good noted bail attorney
Cash Bail: does it reduce crime or not ?
Sept. 23, 2024
New Alzheimer's medications are changing how we age. Talking with Dr. Dennis Selkoe.
Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment.
Sept. 18, 2024
Disabled Ecologies. Lessons from a Wounded Desert. Talking with author, Professor Sunaura Taylor
The Tucson, AZ Superfund story of groundwater pollution with TCE chemicals.
Sept. 11, 2024
Showdown in Philadelphia: The Trump Harris Debate. Talking with Professor David McCuan.
The Trump Harris Debate analysis: Who won ?
Sept. 10, 2024
Will California regulate Artificial Intelligence ? Talking with Dan Schnur.
California seeks to rein in AI.
Aug. 28, 2024
Nationalism: Nato's need to balance members' own identity with the Alliance's vision of unity. Talking with global strategist Alp Sevimlisoy
NATO walks a tightrope to reconcile members’ nationalism movements and Atlanticism that holds the 32 member alliance together.
Aug. 26, 2024
The Outlook for the California economy, Labor Market, Immigration and Housing. Talking with Chris Thornberg, Co-Founder of Beacon Economics.
California’s $4trillion economy defies the gloomsters.
Aug. 21, 2024
The Children of Madness. Talking with author Jarrett Brandon Early.
Children of Madness is set in the vast world of Quaan, an intricate realm teeming with conflict and the struggles of youth. Jarrett’s fourth fantasy genre novel.
Aug. 19, 2024
The San Francisco Mayor Race. Talking with Candidate Daniel Lurie.
Candidate for Mayor Daniel Lurie brings private sector experience to the race for Mayor.
Aug. 13, 2024
San Francisco School Board Elections: Talking with candidate Laurance Lee.
The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running …