Fri, Dec 1, 2006 -- 10:00 AM Getting a Good Night's Sleep Forum talks with experts about sleep and the challenges that keep us from getting enough of it. more
Fri, Dec 1, 2006 -- 9:30 AM Films of 2006 Films of 2006 -- Forum looks at the films of 2006 -- the best, the worst, and those still to come this holiday season -- with Gary Meyer, owner and operator of the Balboa Theater in San Francisco, co-founder of the Landmark Theater in San Francisco, and a film consultant; and Ruthe Stein, movie editor at the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 -- 9:00 AM Film Director Stephen Frears; Films of 2006 In the first part of the hour, Forum talks with British director Stephen Frears. His most recent film, "The Queen," is currently in theaters. And at 9:30, Forum looks at the films of 2006: the best, the worst, and those still to come this holiday season. more
Thu, Nov 30, 2006 -- 10:00 AM Soprano Ana Maria Martinez Forum welcomes soprano Ana Maria Martinez, who is currently performing in the San Francisco Opera's production of Bizet's "Carmen." Martinez plays Michaela in the production, which runs through December 9th. more
Thu, Nov 30, 2006 -- 9:00 AM San Francisco's Old Mint Forum discusses San Francisco's Old Mint, its history as one of the West Coast's oldest federal buildings, and current efforts to restore the historic landmark. more
Wed, Nov 29, 2006 -- 10:00 AM Live from UC Davis: Veterinary Medicine's Impact on Human Health Research Forum assesses how veterinary science advances human health research, examines the scientific and environmental connections between veterinary and human medicine, and highlights how research centers are working together to find ways to treat diseases afflicting both animals and humans. more
Wed, Nov 29, 2006 -- 9:00 AM Live from UC Davis: Veterinary Medicine's Evolving Role in Medical Science Forum assesses the education of veterinarians and examines how veterinary science increasingly contributes to other fields of research. Also, a look at how the nationwide shortage of veterinarians affects the profession. more
Tue, Nov 28, 2006 -- 10:00 AM Exploring Pigeons with Andrew Blechman Forum talks with author Andrew Blechman about his new book, "Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World's Most Revered and Reviled Bird."
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 -- 9:00 AM Hank Klibanoff and "The Race Beat" Forum talks with Hank Klibanoff, author of "The Race Beat," about how the nation's news media -- and later, citizenry as a whole -- came to recognize the importance of the civil rights struggle. more
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 -- 10:00 AM Daniel Levitin: Your Brain on Music Forum explores the perception of music in the human brain with psychologist Daniel J. Levitin, author of "This is Your Brain on Music." more
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 -- 9:00 AM Pharmaceutical Drug Price Negotiation Forum discusses a proposal that would allow the federal government to negotiate with the pharmaceutical industry for lower prescription drug prices. more