Fri, Feb 1, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Danny Hoch's "Taking Over" In his latest solo show, performer Danny Hoch depicts nine different characters to dramatize the economic transformation of his Brooklyn neighborhood. We talk to Hoch about the show, gentrification and the state of "hip-hop theater." Hoch wrote and performs "Taking Over" through February 24 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. more
Fri, Feb 1, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Alameda County Measures A and B / Turkish Consul General In the first half-hour, Forum discusses Alameda County Measures A and B. Should local property owners help fund the rebuilding of Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland?
In the second half-hour, we welcome Turkey's Los Angeles-based consul general Hakan Tekin for a discussion on the war in Iraq, Armenian relations, Turkey's relationship with the U.S. and the head scarf issue. Turkey's Islamic-oriented government this week said it wants to lift a ban on head scarves in public places, creating tension with the country's secular military. more
Thu, Jan 31, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Chess and Hip-Hop Forum explores how hip-hop advocates are using chess to teach young people valuable life skills and help turn them away from violence. (No audio available for this broadcast)
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Thu, Jan 31, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Salmon Run Decline Officials say the salmon run on the Sacramento River is collapsing, and they don't know why. We talk with several experts about possible causes and solutions. more
Wed, Jan 30, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Your Inner Fish Host Michael Krasny talks with author Neil Shubin about his book "Your Inner Fish," in which he reminds us of our kinship with scaled ancient ancestors. Shubin is provost of The Field Museum as well as professor of anatomy and associate dean at the University of Chicago. more
Wed, Jan 30, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Florida Primary The last Republican primary tussle before Super Tuesday took place in Florida yesterday. We look at the results. more
Tue, Jan 29, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Jesse Unruh Biography Known as California's "Big Daddy", Jesse Unruh was arguably one of the state's most compelling political figures. We talk with Bill Boyarsky, author of the biography "Big Daddy: Jesse Unruh and the Art of Power Politics." more
Mon, Jan 28, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Proust Was a Neuroscientist Is art the key to unlocking the mysteries of the mind? We talk to Jonah Lehrer about how famous painters, musicians and writers help us understand what makes people tick. Lehrer is the author of "Proust Was a Neuroscientist" and editor at large for Seed magazine, a publication focusing on new scientific developments. more
Mon, Jan 28, 2008 -- 9:00 AM The Governor and Post-Partisanship Host Michael Krasny talks with Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Weintraub about his new book, "Party of One: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of the Independent Voter." more
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