Fri, Dec 21, 2007 -- 10:00 AM McKinsey Report on Education A recent report on education by consulting firm McKinsey finds that the quality of teachers affects student performance more than any other factors. What are we doing in the U.S. to attract and train the best teachers? more
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 -- 9:00 AM EPA Waiver Ruling The EPA has denied California's bid to regulate greenhouse gases from cars and trucks, saying the new federal energy law accomplishes the same goal. Forum discusses the controversy and looks ahead to what's next. more
Thu, Dec 20, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Condoleezza Rice - An American Life New York Times reporter Elisabeth Bumiller joins the program to discuss her new book, "Condoleezza Rice: An American Life." more
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 -- 10:00 AM To Read or Not to Read A recent NEA analysis of reading habits finds that Americans are reading less, and links the decline with poorer academic and social outcomes. The decline is particularly prominent among teens and young adults. Dave Iverson and guests discuss the issue. more
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Hungry in California Donations to Northern California food banks and soup kitchens are declining while demand for these services is going up. Forum talks with several food providers about how they're coping. more
Tue, Dec 18, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Drug Patent Protections Set to Expire With patent protections for many blockbuster drugs set to expire and cheaper generic alternatives available, we examine the outlook for the pharmaceutical industry and for the consumer. more
Tue, Dec 18, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Putin, Part 2 Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he plans to take over as prime minister after stepping down as president next year. Meanwhile, Russia delivered its first shipment of nuclear fuel to Iran. Our show looks at U.S.-Russia relations. more
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 -- 10:00 AM Racial Tension in the U.S. A recent poll on race relations between African Americans, Latinos and Asians highlighted the problem of racial tension and segregation in the U.S. We examine these issues and take your calls. more
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 -- 9:00 AM Urban Issues in the Primaries The presidential candidates are ignoring the issues facing America's metropolitan areas, at least according to some big-city mayors. We discuss how urban concerns like homelessness, crime and transportation are faring in the campaign. more
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