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Coming Up on Forum
G8 Summit in Japan
President Bush and other leaders of the Group of 8 industrialized nations are meeting in Japan this week to tackle problems like oil prices, the slowing global economy and climate change. We get an update on the G8.
Host: Michael Krasny
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Daniel Drezner, professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and author of "All Politics is Global"
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John Micklethwait, editor in chief of The Economist and author of "A Future Perfect: the Challenge and Hidden Promise of Globalisation"
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Steve Weber, professor of political science and director of the Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley
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Mystery Writing
We talk with Nadia Gordon and Sheldon Siegel, two local mystery writers with new books set in the Bay Area. Gordon is the author of the Sunny McCoskey mystery series set in the Napa Valley, including "Sharpshooter," "Death by the Glass" and most recently, "Murder Alfresco." Siegel is the author of "Judgment Day," sixth in his series of Mike Daley mysteries set in San Francisco.
Host: Michael Krasny
Recently on Forum
Fri, Jul 4, 2008 -- 10:00 AM
Alan Furst -- "Spies of Warsaw"
The lives of aristocrats, soldiers, spies and lovers intertwine in pre-World War II Europe in Alan Furst's "Spies of Warsaw," his latest historical espionage novel. We rebroadcast a June conversation with Furst, whose other books include "Night Soldiers," "The Polish Officer" and "The Foreign Correspondent."
Host: Dave Iverson
Fri, Jul 4, 2008 -- 9:00 AM
Steven Greenhouse
American workers face looming challenges such as decreased wages, longer shifts and lack of health care, according to New York Times reporter Steven Greenhouse. We listen back to an April conversation with Greenhouse, whose new book is "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker."
Host: Dave Iverson
Thu, Jul 3, 2008 -- 10:00 AM
The U.S. Economy
Oil prices are at an all-time high, and Wall Street stocks have dropped nearly 20 percent since climbing to a record high in October. We talk about what's led to what some analysts are calling a bear market, and ask what the future holds for the economy.
Host: Dave Iverson
Guests:
| Kathleen Pender, business columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle |
| Michael Mandel, chief economist for Business Week |
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