Episodes
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 f...
Aug. 7, 2024
Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her VP Running Mate, Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science Dept. Sonoma State University
Harris’ surprise pick for Vice President.
Aug. 6, 2024
San Francisco's Mayor Race: Speaking with Candidate Mark Farrell
Mark Farrell served as interim Mayor of San Francisco in 2018 after the death of Ed Lee. He served as a City Supervisor for over seven years.
Aug. 1, 2024
The 550th Anniversary Edition
Listeners in 60 countries and featured on most podcast platforms.
July 29, 2024
How to burn a Rainbow. My Gay Marriage didn't make me whole but my Divorce did. Talking with author Karl Dunn
California’s divorce laws were created to meet the needs of heterosexual couples, not same sex couples. But the author undergoes a life changing experience navigating the divorce system as a gay man.
July 26, 2024
Black Woman on Board. Claudia Hampton and the fight to save Affirmative Action at CSU. Talking with author Dr. Donna Nicol
The history of CSU Trustee Claudia Hampton’s efforts to implement Affirmative Action policies at CSU during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
July 23, 2024
Joe Biden Out, Harris In and the Republican Convention
Professor David McCuan of Sonoma State University analyzes the Biden Harris switch and the Republican Convention.
July 16, 2024
Donald Trump picks J.D. Vance as Vice President. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney.
J. D. Vance is chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate. A cultural conservative, Vance is likely to campaign hard in Midwest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
July 16, 2024
Digital Currency or Digital Control: The future of Money. Talking with author Nick Anthony.
A digital dollar with the Fed creating a bank account for every US citizen and resident. Who benefits ? The Consumer or the Government ? 127 countries are studying or piloting CBDCs. But privacy and personal independence could be lost.