Fri, Sep 14, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Wine Snobs Wine consumption is growing in the U.S., but some say wine culture is still too elitist. The program hears from industry experts as well as from the man behind the bargain wine nicknamed "Two Buck Chuck." more
Fri, Sep 14, 2007 -- 9:00 AM State Water Update With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger calling for a special session on water, the show looks at what the ongoing battle over the state's water supply might mean for the environment and economy. more
Thu, Sep 13, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Physician Satisfaction America's primary-care physicians have been showing more discontent in recent years according to a recent survey measuring career satisfaction levels. The survey also looked at the concerns of primary care doctors and their place in the medical hierarchy, as well as the diminishing number of students entering the field. This program examines the issues behind these "physician blues" and the characteristics of managed care, primary care and the differences between specialty and non-specialty medical careers in the U.S. more
Thu, Sep 13, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Partisan Brain Study A new psychological study appears to show that liberals tolerate ambiguity and conflict better than conservatives. The program examines the study, which gives new meaning to the terms "right brain" and "left-brain." more
Wed, Sep 12, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Greil Marcus Cultural critic, columnist and author Greil Marcus joins the program for a conversation on his new book, "The Shape of Things to Come: Prophecy of the American Voice." more
Wed, Sep 12, 2007 -- 9:00 AM The Cultural and Political Influence of Bin Laden's Video The show assesses the cultural and political significance of Osama Bin Laden's recently released video posted on the internet. Additionally, the program will evaluate the reach of his celebrity and the global attention given his image and what it may portend. more
Tue, Sep 11, 2007 -- 10:00 PM Photography and its Future Photography and its Future -- In a rebroadcast from August 30th, the program discusses the world of photography and how it has changed with the emergence of digital technology. Guests include Dan Heller, photographer; Patrick Donahue, photographer based in Seattle, Washington; and Tammy Rae Carlan, associate professor and co-chair of photography at the California College of the Arts.
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Tue, Sep 11, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Supercapitalism Supercapitalism -- Author Robert B. Reich discusses supercapitalism and the political influcence of megacorporations (Forum pre-empted - airs today on Sirius only.) Guest: Robert B. Reich, author of "Supercapitalism: The Transformation of Business, Democracy, and Everyday Life", he was Secretary of Labor during the Clinton administration.
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Tue, Sep 11, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Robert Putnam Robert Putnam -- Forum speaks with Harvard Professor, Robert Putnam. (Originally broadcast 8/20/07. Airs today on Sirius only due to Forum pre-emption on KQED.) Guest: Robert "Bob" Putnam, professor of public policy at Harvard and author of recent diversity study. His books include "Bowling Alone: The Collapose and Revival of American Community", and "Better Together: Restoring the American Community."
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Mon, Sep 10, 2007 -- 10:00 PM UC Berkeley Athletic Facility Expansion UC Berkeley Athletic Facility Expansion -- The show looks into the continuing controversy over UC Berkeley's proposal to expand its athletic facilities. Guests include Doug Buckwald, director of Save the Oaks at the Stadium; Nathan Brostrom, vice chancellor of administration at the University of California at Berkeley; Sandy Bails, spokesperson for Berkeleyans for Cal, a group supporting efforts to create a student athletic center and retrofit the stadium; and Tom Bates, mayor of the city of Berkeley.
Mon, Sep 10, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Adult ADHD Rebroadcast: The program examines attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as it occurs in adults, including its prominent features, treatments and possible stigma. more
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