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HighlightsMay 24, 2013

  • The 39 Steps

    Masterpiece Classic

    The 39 Steps

    Tonight at 9:00pm on KQED Plus

    Rupert Penry-Jones portrays Richard Hannay, a mining engineer caught in a conspiracy after a British spy is found dead in his apartment.

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    Forum

    What is Terrorism?

    Today at 10:00am on KQED 88.5 FM

    Recent news events such as this week's brutal killing of a British soldier in London or the Boston Marathon bombings have renewed a debate that has simmered since 9-11: What qualifies as terrorism?

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    The Commonwealth Club

    Former Member of Congress Barney Frank

    Tonight at 8:00pm on KQED 88.5 FM
    Repeats at 2am

    Congressman Barney Frank speaks with Scott Shafer about his decades of political life, ideas about current economic realities, and ambitions for the future.

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    Bay Area Bites

    "Avoid Extreme Diets — 5 Warm Weather Foods That Naturally Detox The Body" - Some people use extreme diets like fasting and juice cleanses. But these aren?t necessary for most people and may be dangerous without medical supervision. Here are five foods that support the body while cleansing.

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    Apply to be on Genealogy Roadshow!

    Here's your chance to be a part of history. Do you have a family mystery you would like solved? Is there a missing piece or person in your family tree you've always wondered about? Apply to be on the San Francisco episode of this new television series now.

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    We Need You!

    Volunteer during our next on-air fundraising drive beginning May 8. It's a great way to support KQED Radio with your time.

    Apply Now

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    For Educators

    Do Now: Everybody Dance Now!

    What's your best dance move? If you don't have a signature dance move that you consider your own, then make one up! Capture your move in a short video and share the link with us.

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State of Health

Young Adults Will Make or Break Obamacare in California

When California's new state-based insurance marketplace goes live in less than five months, millions of Californians looking for coverage will be able to go online and enroll in health plans regardless of medical history. But if the exchange doesn't enroll enough young, healthy people, insurers will have to hike everyone's premiums.

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Local Events Calendar

SFMOMA Future Countdown Live

SFMOMA Future Countdown Live

Thu, May 30, 2013: Meet Bay Area makers and artists featured in The Making Of... a community collaboration by The Kitchen Sisters and KQED, on Thursday and Friday, May ...

Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Free Film Screening: Extreme by Design

Sat, June 1, 2013: Please join KQED at CityCamp Palo Alto for a sneak peak preview of the PBS film, Extreme by Design, which airs nationally on PBS in ...

SFMOMA Future Countdown Live

SFMOMA Future Countdown Live

Sun, June 2, 2013: At 9am, KQED Public Radio's popular arts roundup The Do List with Cy Musiker and the San Francisco Chronicle's David Wiegand will be part of ...

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