Fri, Mar 28, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Tourism and the American Landscape In the late 19th century, influential artists traveled extensively in the U.S. painting picturesque landscapes. The paintings -- along with guidebooks, travel-related photographs and novels -- prompted a new and burgeoning tourist industry. Many of these works are collected in the exhibition "Frederic Church, Winslow Homer, and Thomas Moran: Tourism and the American Landscape" at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center. more
Fri, Mar 28, 2008 -- 9:00 AM The Cow Palace Built in 1941, the Cow Palace in Daly City has been host to The Beatles, The Grateful Dead and speeches by John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower. It continues to be the venue for the Grand National Rodeo and many other events. Now, the arena may be torn down for redevelopment. more
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Author and Journalist Marilee Strong Author and journalist Marilee Strong joins us for a discussion of how, in light of trials like the Scott Peterson case, seemingly loving and successful husbands can turn on their spouses. Strong is a journalist and author of the book "Erased: Missing Women, Murdered Wives." She's also the author of "A Bright Red Scream" -- a book about "cutting" and its relationship to childhood abuse. more
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Richard Price Screenwriter and author Richard Price's new novel "Lush Life" is set amid racial and class tensions in Manhattan's gentrifying Lower East Side. We talk with Price about the book and about his work as a writer on the recently concluded HBO series "The Wire." Price's other books include "Clockers" and "Freedomland." more
Wed, Mar 26, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Jennifer 8. Lee New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee joins us for a conversation about her book, "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food." more
Wed, Mar 26, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Health Disparities Recent government research highlights growing disparities in life expectancy across socioeconomic backgrounds. We discuss why health disparities exist between the rich and poor and among minority groups. more
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Tobias Wolff Stanford University creative writing professor and award-winning author Tobias Wolff joins Forum to talk about his most recent short story collection, "Our Story Begins." Wolff is the author of seven previous books including "In the Garden of the North American Martyrs" and "This Boy's Life." Among his honors are the PEN/Malamud Award and the Rea Award -- both for excellence in the short story. more
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Examining McCain Republican presidential candidate John McCain is campaigning in California over the next few days. We take a close look at the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party. more
Mon, Mar 24, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Bill McKibben Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben's books combine dire warnings on issues like global warming and genetic engineering with concrete suggestions for tackling these challenges. He joins Forum to talk about his latest work. McKibben is the author of "Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future," and new book "The Bill McKibben Reader: Pieces from an Active Life." more
Mon, Mar 24, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Bear Stearns and Federal Bailouts Should the federal government be in the business of bailing out Wall Street firms? We look at the continuing fallout from the Bear Stearns collapse. more
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