Fri, Oct 12, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Museum Ethics From disputes over looted antiquities to protests by Native Americans demanding the return of artifacts, museum practices are under increased scrutiny. In this hour, we look at the evolving ethics of museum curating. more
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Presidential Campaign Update Can Hillary sustain her lead in the polls, and will the Republicans find a standard-bearer to unite them? Our panel considers the latest developments on the campaign trail. more
Thu, Oct 11, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Gambling with Health Care? Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to pay for his new health care plan by leasing the state's lottery to a private firm. The show looks at the role of state lotteries in funding government programs in California and around the country. more
Thu, Oct 11, 2007 -- 9:00 AM California Dream Act New legislation currently awaiting Governor Schwarzenegger's signature would allow undocumented students attending state universities and colleges to qualify for financial aid. Michael Krasny and guests look into who would qualify and what impact the bill would have on the state. more
Wed, Oct 10, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Author Ann Patchett The show welcomes author Ann Patchett for a conversation on her fifth novel, "Run," a story about duty, responsibility and secrets. more
Wed, Oct 10, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Homeless Sweep in SOMA San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom recently announced plans to sweep the homeless out of the city's South-of-Market neighborhood. Forum discusses whether public tolerance for homeless people is changing. more
Tue, Oct 9, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Jim Dierke Last month, San Francisco principal Jim Dierke was named National Middle School Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Forum talks to Dierke about the award and about the challenges facing urban school districts. more
Tue, Oct 9, 2007 -- 9:00 AM From Plastic to Lipstick Investigative journalist Mark Schapiro reports on the chemistry, consumer safety standards and the health hazards inherent in common products and how inadequate environmental laws may impact the U.S. economy. more
Mon, Oct 8, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Women Who Light the Dark Michael Krasny speaks with an array of women who are actively and innovatively progressing communities around the world. more
Mon, Oct 8, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Darfur and the Elders The program examines the current situation in Darfur in the wake of a violent attack by rebels on African peacekeepers and a contentious visit to the region by some of the world's most prominent elder statesmen. more
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