http://www.kqed.org/radio/forum/index.htmlKQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.KQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.KQED's live call-in program presents wide-ranging discussions of local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.en-usCopyright 2006 KQEDTue, 07 Oct 2008 20:01:28 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810081000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810081000?itemMD5=afc98243b6862c31e4eb14bb46f94acdWill Barack Obama's slogan, "Change We Can Believe In" or John McCain's, "Country First" rank up there with "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" in the annals of political sloganeering? We remember some of history's most important slogans, catchphrases and metaphors -- in the world of politics and beyond. Will Barack Obama's slogan, "Change We Can Believe In" or John McCain's, "Country First" rank up there with "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" in the annals of political sloganeering? We remember some of history's most important slogans, catchphrases and metaphorWill Barack Obama's slogan, "Change We Can Believe In" or John McCain's, "Country First" rank up there with "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" in the annals of political sloganeering? We remember some of history's most important slogans, catchphrases and metaphors -- in the world of politics and beyond. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810080900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810080900?itemMD5=3a6196e3a15b98cc1f0f3f1aa8bfbdccWe analyze Tuesday night's presidential debate in Nashville and weigh the possibilities for the final weeks of the campaign. We analyze Tuesday night's presidential debate in Nashville and weigh the possibilities for the final weeks of the campaign. We analyze Tuesday night's presidential debate in Nashville and weigh the possibilities for the final weeks of the campaign. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810071000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810071000?itemMD5=c2aafc1e6481ef34b755c15a209dd4b3Proposition 6 on California's November ballot would increase funding for law enforcement and stiffen penalties for certain drug and gang-related crimes. We discuss Prop. 6 in the first half hour, and then turn to Proposition 9 which seeks to empower crime victims by giving them more access to information about the judicial process. Prop. 9 would also reduce the opportunities for parole hearings for those serving life sentences. Proposition 6 on California's November ballot would increase funding for law enforcement and stiffen penalties for certain drug and gang-related crimes. We discuss Prop. 6 in the first half hour, and then turn to Proposition 9 which seeks to empower crimeProposition 6 on California's November ballot would increase funding for law enforcement and stiffen penalties for certain drug and gang-related crimes. We discuss Prop. 6 in the first half hour, and then turn to Proposition 9 which seeks to empower crime victims by giving them more access to information about the judicial process. Prop. 9 would also reduce the opportunities for parole hearings for those serving life sentences. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810070900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810070900?itemMD5=9b9ddef0dba522bada5d0976aa82b500In the first half hour we check in with California Senator Barbara Boxer about the economic crisis and the presidential campaign. In the second half hour we turn to Measure Q, a sales tax increase on the November ballot for North Bay voters which would fund a commuter train between Sonoma and Marin counties. In the first half hour we check in with California Senator Barbara Boxer about the economic crisis and the presidential campaign. In the second half hour we turn to Measure Q, a sales tax increase on the November ballot for North Bay voters which would fuIn the first half hour we check in with California Senator Barbara Boxer about the economic crisis and the presidential campaign. In the second half hour we turn to Measure Q, a sales tax increase on the November ballot for North Bay voters which would fund a commuter train between Sonoma and Marin counties. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810061000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810061000?itemMD5=55d08731b34caae56dc3e4626d8a5fbbHollywood loves Dennis Lehane. His novels "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone" were both made into high-profile films by the likes of Clint Eastwood and Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, Columbia Pictures has already bought the rights to his new book "The Given Day," which takes place amid the chaos of the Boston police strike of 1919. We talk with Lehane, who was also a writer for HBO's "The Wire."Hollywood loves Dennis Lehane. His novels "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone" were both made into high-profile films by the likes of Clint Eastwood and Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, Columbia Pictures has already bought the rights to his new book "The Given Day,Hollywood loves Dennis Lehane. His novels "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone" were both made into high-profile films by the likes of Clint Eastwood and Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, Columbia Pictures has already bought the rights to his new book "The Given Day," which takes place amid the chaos of the Boston police strike of 1919. We talk with Lehane, who was also a writer for HBO's "The Wire."Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810060900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810060900?itemMD5=e5a1d120effacc4fb5f10d79a4dc9edeThe Senate and the House have approved an amended bailout bill, but economists say it's still not enough to really improve the economy. We talk with experts about what's needed to stabilize the situation. The Senate and the House have approved an amended bailout bill, but economists say it's still not enough to really improve the economy. We talk with experts about what's needed to stabilize the situation. The Senate and the House have approved an amended bailout bill, but economists say it's still not enough to really improve the economy. We talk with experts about what's needed to stabilize the situation. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810031000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810031000?itemMD5=34c41b15133343fa24896caec4d26dd8In her latest memoir, spiritual writer Kathleen Norris depicts her efforts to overcome acedia, a condition characterized by apathy and soul-weariness and described in religious texts. We talk with the author and poet about that book, "Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks, and A Writer's Life." Norris' previous books include "The Cloister Walk and Dakota: A Spiritual Geography."In her latest memoir, spiritual writer Kathleen Norris depicts her efforts to overcome acedia, a condition characterized by apathy and soul-weariness and described in religious texts. We talk with the author and poet about that book, "Acedia and Me: A MarIn her latest memoir, spiritual writer Kathleen Norris depicts her efforts to overcome acedia, a condition characterized by apathy and soul-weariness and described in religious texts. We talk with the author and poet about that book, "Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks, and A Writer's Life." Norris' previous books include "The Cloister Walk and Dakota: A Spiritual Geography."Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810030900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810030900?itemMD5=f28cacea7bc3cab2d7692df4b347d602We assess the televised debate between vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, and look ahead at the presidential race. We assess the televised debate between vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, and look ahead at the presidential race. We assess the televised debate between vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, and look ahead at the presidential race. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810021000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810021000?itemMD5=861ba83ddc4f6e82544516086a452560The San Francisco Jazz Festival begins tomorrow. We mark the occasion with an on-the-air course in the history of jazz piano. The San Francisco Jazz Festival begins tomorrow. We mark the occasion with an on-the-air course in the history of jazz piano. The San Francisco Jazz Festival begins tomorrow. We mark the occasion with an on-the-air course in the history of jazz piano. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810020900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810020900?itemMD5=ba64a62600fce103a3ee43aa6bc2fc4bGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week signed hundreds of bills -- and vetoed hundreds of others -- on issues ranging from health care reform to oil spills, to regulation of wave pools at amusement parks. We'll examine some of the new laws, and hear about what didn't make the cut. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week signed hundreds of bills -- and vetoed hundreds of others -- on issues ranging from health care reform to oil spills, to regulation of wave pools at amusement parks. We'll examine some of the new laws, and hear aboGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week signed hundreds of bills -- and vetoed hundreds of others -- on issues ranging from health care reform to oil spills, to regulation of wave pools at amusement parks. We'll examine some of the new laws, and hear about what didn't make the cut. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810011000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810011000?itemMD5=be7af2e0578b327777302fedb82030efFrancine Prose's latest novel "Goldengrove" is a poignant tale of grief and coming-of-age narrated by a 13 year old girl. The author of more than a dozen novels including the National Book Award finalist "Blue Angel," Prose joins us in studio. She is currently the president of PEN American Center. Francine Prose's latest novel "Goldengrove" is a poignant tale of grief and coming-of-age narrated by a 13 year old girl. The author of more than a dozen novels including the National Book Award finalist "Blue Angel," Prose joins us in studio. She is currFrancine Prose's latest novel "Goldengrove" is a poignant tale of grief and coming-of-age narrated by a 13 year old girl. The author of more than a dozen novels including the National Book Award finalist "Blue Angel," Prose joins us in studio. She is currently the president of PEN American Center. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810010900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R810010900?itemMD5=5257c52e5f71f248b2fb77770e995661A new federal report has found that 94 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. were cited for violations of health and safety standards last year. In California, more than 99 percent of nursing homes were cited. We take a look at the quality of care in nursing homes in California. A new federal report has found that 94 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. were cited for violations of health and safety standards last year. In California, more than 99 percent of nursing homes were cited. We take a look at the quality of care in nursiA new federal report has found that 94 percent of nursing homes in the U.S. were cited for violations of health and safety standards last year. In California, more than 99 percent of nursing homes were cited. We take a look at the quality of care in nursing homes in California. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809301000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809301000?itemMD5=4194d95547e9609e548b1a6f0d28d8b6Supporters of Proposition 11 on the November state ballot say the measure would help take the partisanship out of the process of drawing legislative district boundaries. But critics say the proposal is politics as usual. Supporters of Proposition 11 on the November state ballot say the measure would help take the partisanship out of the process of drawing legislative district boundaries. But critics say the proposal is politics as usual. Supporters of Proposition 11 on the November state ballot say the measure would help take the partisanship out of the process of drawing legislative district boundaries. But critics say the proposal is politics as usual. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809300900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809300900?itemMD5=c95a19d57ba0eecf771b47fe4dfeb644The House of Representatives voted on Monday to reject a $700 billion rescue of the financial industry, leading to the worst single-day stock market drop in decades.The House of Representatives voted on Monday to reject a $700 billion rescue of the financial industry, leading to the worst single-day stock market drop in decades.The House of Representatives voted on Monday to reject a $700 billion rescue of the financial industry, leading to the worst single-day stock market drop in decades.Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809291000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809291000?itemMD5=b3a4e841d4207b1b20e8c7cd49b87692San Francisco's highly-anticipated new Academy of Sciences opened to the public this past weekend. We discuss the high-tech green building and explore what's new and what's old inside the elaborate rain forest, aquarium and planetarium. San Francisco's highly-anticipated new Academy of Sciences opened to the public this past weekend. We discuss the high-tech green building and explore what's new and what's old inside the elaborate rain forest, aquarium and planetarium. San Francisco's highly-anticipated new Academy of Sciences opened to the public this past weekend. We discuss the high-tech green building and explore what's new and what's old inside the elaborate rain forest, aquarium and planetarium. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809290900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809290900?itemMD5=1d7c7d564ebf204e1af9c06c8be66bccIn the first half hour we discuss Proposition 10, a $5 billion bond measure which aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil. In the second half hour we turn to Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. It would require utilities to generate 20 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2010, 40 percent by 2020 and 50 percent by 2025. In the first half hour we discuss Proposition 10, a $5 billion bond measure which aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil. In the second half hour we turn to Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. It would require utilities to generate 20In the first half hour we discuss Proposition 10, a $5 billion bond measure which aims to reduce dependence on foreign oil. In the second half hour we turn to Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. It would require utilities to generate 20 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2010, 40 percent by 2020 and 50 percent by 2025. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809261000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809261000?itemMD5=3a7301668e05c462245ba3fd0484a478Acclaimed modern choreographer Mark Morris joins us to talk about the West Coast premiere of his new ballet, "Romeo and Juliet on Motifs of Shakespeare." It's not the Romeo and Juliet you might be used to - it ends differently and it's based on Sergei Prokofiev's long-lost original score. Morris is director of the Mark Morris Dance Group. Acclaimed modern choreographer Mark Morris joins us to talk about the West Coast premiere of his new ballet, "Romeo and Juliet on Motifs of Shakespeare." It's not the Romeo and Juliet you might be used to - it ends differently and it's based on Sergei ProAcclaimed modern choreographer Mark Morris joins us to talk about the West Coast premiere of his new ballet, "Romeo and Juliet on Motifs of Shakespeare." It's not the Romeo and Juliet you might be used to - it ends differently and it's based on Sergei Prokofiev's long-lost original score. Morris is director of the Mark Morris Dance Group. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809260900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809260900?itemMD5=cbae2b5c776fcd39a42f524afb51d654With the first scheduled presidential debate and the proposed bailout deal for Wall Street still in limbo, we look at the dramatic events of the week and analyze what they might mean for the presidential campaigns. With the first scheduled presidential debate and the proposed bailout deal for Wall Street still in limbo, we look at the dramatic events of the week and analyze what they might mean for the presidential campaigns. With the first scheduled presidential debate and the proposed bailout deal for Wall Street still in limbo, we look at the dramatic events of the week and analyze what they might mean for the presidential campaigns. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809251000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809251000?itemMD5=0b2063dfd8f6cdf61052e571f5923c64Are bipolar children over-diagnosed or misunderstood? Jennifer Egan joins us to discuss her recent New York Times Magazine article on pediatric bipolar disorder and the often devastating challenges faced by families living with it. Egan is also the author of novels including "Invisible Circus" and "Look at Me." Her recent article in the New York Times magazine is "The Bipolar Puzzle."Are bipolar children over-diagnosed or misunderstood? Jennifer Egan joins us to discuss her recent New York Times Magazine article on pediatric bipolar disorder and the often devastating challenges faced by families living with it. Egan is also the authorAre bipolar children over-diagnosed or misunderstood? Jennifer Egan joins us to discuss her recent New York Times Magazine article on pediatric bipolar disorder and the often devastating challenges faced by families living with it. Egan is also the author of novels including "Invisible Circus" and "Look at Me." Her recent article in the New York Times magazine is "The Bipolar Puzzle."Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809250900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809250900?itemMD5=5e12647d2ffd487c486c1964b611dcbcWe talk with personal finance experts about the current economic crisis, and about what consumers should do with their money. We talk with personal finance experts about the current economic crisis, and about what consumers should do with their money. We talk with personal finance experts about the current economic crisis, and about what consumers should do with their money. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809241000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809241000?itemMD5=68157609a40a30e83765fe6695fc6081When New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins left Iraq in 2006, Baghdad was ravaged and paralyzed by war. But when he returned to the city recently, conditions in many neighborhoods had improved so much he says he barely recognized the place. Filkins joins us to discuss that trip as well as his new book, "The Forever War" which is about his reporting experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. When New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins left Iraq in 2006, Baghdad was ravaged and paralyzed by war. But when he returned to the city recently, conditions in many neighborhoods had improved so much he says he barely recognized the place. When New York Times foreign correspondent Dexter Filkins left Iraq in 2006, Baghdad was ravaged and paralyzed by war. But when he returned to the city recently, conditions in many neighborhoods had improved so much he says he barely recognized the place. Filkins joins us to discuss that trip as well as his new book, "The Forever War" which is about his reporting experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809240900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R809240900?itemMD5=3363c31b47a6c928a88a01c9cb3c6e1aWe talk with the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. -- Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We'll discuss the need for improved veteran health care, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and what Mullen says is a growing threat of insurgency on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. We talk with the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. -- Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We'll discuss the need for improved veteran health care, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and what Mullen says is a growing thrWe talk with the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. -- Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We'll discuss the need for improved veteran health care, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and what Mullen says is a growing threat of insurgency on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT52:00KQED Public Broadcastingondemand@kqed.org