http://www.kqed.org/Public TV, Radio and InteractiveSat, 04 Jul 2009 11:01:01 PSThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907061000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907061000?itemMD5=0f6518485558ae5504abb64f612ef1c9Pediatrician and former head of the Food and Drug Administration David Kessler says the U.S. food industry has manipulated American consumers into unhealthy eating habits. In his book, "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite," Kessler describes how chronic overeaters might resist artificially induced food cravings. Kessler is professor of pediatrics, epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF.Pediatrician and former head of the Food and Drug Administration David Kessler says the U.S. food industry has manipulated American consumers into unhealthy eating habits. In his book, "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American AppePediatrician and former head of the Food and Drug Administration David Kessler says the U.S. food industry has manipulated American consumers into unhealthy eating habits. In his book, "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite," Kessler describes how chronic overeaters might resist artificially induced food cravings. Kessler is professor of pediatrics, epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907060900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907060900?itemMD5=a77eb139a88823e1fe01034a1130e190Last week, American combat troops withdrew from all cities and towns in Iraq. We discuss conditions on the ground and current U.S. policies and strategies in Iraq. Guests include Abe Sofaer, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former legal adviser to the U.S. Department of State from 1985 to 1990; and Ambassador Feisal Istrabadi, formerly Iraq's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations for Iraq (2004-07), and visiting professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.Last week, American combat troops withdrew from all cities and towns in Iraq. We discuss conditions on the ground and current U.S. policies and strategies in Iraq. Guests include Abe Sofaer, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former legal adviserLast week, American combat troops withdrew from all cities and towns in Iraq. We discuss conditions on the ground and current U.S. policies and strategies in Iraq. Guests include Abe Sofaer, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former legal adviser to the U.S. Department of State from 1985 to 1990; and Ambassador Feisal Istrabadi, formerly Iraq's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations for Iraq (2004-07), and visiting professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907060737When JD Samant came to America, mastering the art of ordering a sandwich tested his ability to become truly American. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24928David Sedaris answers five completely random questions. Find out which politician he would like to kick in the shins and which country he thinks has the most "off-the-hook" curse words.Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24928http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/bLast month, President Obama signed into law a billion dollar program to encourage car owners to trade in their old clunkers for a new, more fuel efficient models. Getting gas guzzlers off America's highways seems like it would be good for the environment, but will it mostly help automakers sell new cars? One clue can be found here in California, where we've had a similar program for a decade. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/cAt many California high schools, the student body is a rich ethnic mix. But at some campuses, racial tensions shatter that mosaic. It was like that at one Los Angeles area school, until a high school senior helped put the pieces back together again. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/dThe fourth of July is normally a busy travel weekend, but the economy is keeping many folks close to home. We talk to Liz Scott, author of "Moon's California" guidebook about some of the offbeat places Californians are discovering in their own backyards. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/eIf you're itching to explore some local history, we've got a recommendation: a Sacramento restaurant just blocks from the Capitol. At the Pancake Circus, you'll find politicians lunching and people nursing hangovers on weekends. The restaurant opened nearly 40 years ago and not much has changed, including the clown decorations, which may or may not be political commentary. But there's more under the big top besides pancakes.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630As the government foots the bill to get old gas guzzlers off the highway, is the environment the real winner? Or are Detroit auto makers? Also, we look at how older Californians are rethinking what it means to retire -- and how to make a difference.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907031630/aThe state's new fiscal calendar started Tuesday, but there's still no agreement on how to close a massive budget deficit. Meanwhile, Governor Schwarzenegger has declared a financial emergency and the state is now issuing IOUs instead of making payments. Helping to make sense of it all is the California Report's Sacramento Bureau Chief, John Myers.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907031000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907031000?itemMD5=b1c18ad03fcc1726a2e81efae4f55f09There's nothing silent about the San Francisco Mime Troupe, which this summer celebrates 50 years of bringing comic political theater to audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. In a special pre-recorded broadcast, we talk to some mime troupe veterans and hear highlights from half a century of musicals with a message. We'll also get a preview of this summer's mime troupe show, "Too Big to Fail."There's nothing silent about the San Francisco Mime Troupe, which this summer celebrates 50 years of bringing comic political theater to audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. In a special pre-recorded broadcast, we talk to some mime troupe veterThere's nothing silent about the San Francisco Mime Troupe, which this summer celebrates 50 years of bringing comic political theater to audiences in the Bay Area and around the world. In a special pre-recorded broadcast, we talk to some mime troupe veterans and hear highlights from half a century of musicals with a message. We'll also get a preview of this summer's mime troupe show, "Too Big to Fail."Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907030900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907030900?itemMD5=9ca2311713fb1ce18a782c0243d3f1f8In a special pre-recorded broadcast, we look at the career of baseball marvel Leroy "Satchel" Paige through the eyes of his biographer, Larry Tye. In "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend," Tye takes us back to the 1930s when the star pitcher of the Negro Leagues rose to prominence out of deep racial segregation and emerged as one of the most famous African-Americans of his time. In a special pre-recorded broadcast, we look at the career of baseball marvel Leroy "Satchel" Paige through the eyes of his biographer, Larry Tye. In "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend," Tye takes us back to the 1930s when the star pitcherIn a special pre-recorded broadcast, we look at the career of baseball marvel Leroy "Satchel" Paige through the eyes of his biographer, Larry Tye. In "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend," Tye takes us back to the 1930s when the star pitcher of the Negro Leagues rose to prominence out of deep racial segregation and emerged as one of the most famous African-Americans of his time. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850The Less-Glorious Fourth. California Microbreweries are Hopping Today. End Music.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/aFor decades, parades and fireworks have been staple festivities for Independence Day. But the battered economy is taking the boom-dazzle out of many celebrations across California, as cash-strapped cities and civic groups pull back on their plans or cancel them altogether. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907030850/bThe Fourth of July is the day when the largest amount of beer is consumed across America. One Bay Area microbrewer talks about the process and the poetry of his craft.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907030737John Storella cites two short passages in the Declaration of Independence that sum up the entire philosophy of American governance. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907021000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907021000?itemMD5=9c1e63f82126b8cb2568f9bdb548be2eAs fans around the world mourn Michael Jackson's death, we consider how we control our legacies. How would you like to be remembered in death? Have you planned details of your own funeral service?As fans around the world mourn Michael Jackson's death, we consider how we control our legacies. How would you like to be remembered in death? Have you planned details of your own funeral service?As fans around the world mourn Michael Jackson's death, we consider how we control our legacies. How would you like to be remembered in death? Have you planned details of your own funeral service?Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907020900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907020900?itemMD5=73203ebb2dda170a00f3d14b153b07cdContinuing our series on health care reform, we hereby formally exchange the loaded word 'reform' with 'debate.' We look at the power of words in the health care issue.Continuing our series on health care reform, we hereby formally exchange the loaded word 'reform' with 'debate.' We look at the power of words in the health care issue.Continuing our series on health care reform, we hereby formally exchange the loaded word 'reform' with 'debate.' We look at the power of words in the health care issue.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850State Ready to Issue IOUs. Furloughs Spread to Ivory Towers. End Music.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/aThis afternoon, printing presses in Sacramento are scheduled to roll out State of California warrants -- promises to pay creditors in October for money the state owes now. It's happened only twice before since the Great Depression. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907020850/bThe California State University system has proposed furloughs for its workforce. Professors, administrators and Cal State staff are trying to figure out how they'd do 10 percent less work in an academic environment.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907020737When Poonam Mulherkar arrived in America she was a frightened, homesick young girl from Mumbai. But as she heads back to India, she's a grown woman transformed by her American experience. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24952The notes from my trip to SF Camerawork last Saturday begin like this: "I'm into the Tom Petty that the desk staff is playing, but not so into Jim Stone."Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24952http://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24970One tends to get a little suspicious of anything billed as a "new annual tradition," but the First Annual Mother Hips Family Hipnic in Big Sur this weekend, looks like it'd be a welcome alternative to the traditional barrage of patriotic festivities.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24970http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907011730The Oakland Unified School District has a new superintendent. Tony Smith, who formerly led the Emeryville district and served in a senior post in San Francisco took the reins in Oakland today. He faces daunting budget problems and intense pressure to raise academic achievement, but he says he's eager for a challenge that involves nothing less than the future of our democracy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907011000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907011000?itemMD5=d728d0244ec6c930a0167a8f7466ae0aCalifornia historian Kevin Starr joins us to discuss his latest book, the eighth installment of his series, "Americans and the California Dream." The book covers the postwar period -- 1950 to 1963 -- when the California we know today first burst into prominence.California historian Kevin Starr joins us to discuss his latest book, the eighth installment of his series, "Americans and the California Dream." The book covers the postwar period -- 1950 to 1963 -- when the California we know today first burst into promCalifornia historian Kevin Starr joins us to discuss his latest book, the eighth installment of his series, "Americans and the California Dream." The book covers the postwar period -- 1950 to 1963 -- when the California we know today first burst into prominence.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907010900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907010900?itemMD5=5aa2f7b8842c13b0e45d28c692f9d704Last week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted to adopt the 2009 Bicycle Plan, a five year master plan meant to improve bicycle safety and convenience in the near and long-term. We delve into the details of the new plan.Last week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted to adopt the 2009 Bicycle Plan, a five year master plan meant to improve bicycle safety and convenience in the near and long-term. We delve into the details of the new plan.Last week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted to adopt the 2009 Bicycle Plan, a five year master plan meant to improve bicycle safety and convenience in the near and long-term. We delve into the details of the new plan.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850Late-Night Legislative Session Fails to Fix Budget. Do You Want 230 Calories of Fries With That?. End Music.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/aThe state's new budget year began at midnight with no new budget deal in place. The new fiscal year staggers forward, weighed down at the start by a deficit of more than $20 billion. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R907010850/bStarting today, fast-food and chain restaurants in California have to provide consumers with lists of the calories of the food they serve. It's the first phase of a process that will eventually have calories posted right on the menu.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R907010737Young gays and lesbians are used to harassment from their peers. But when Rochelle Hamilton became a target for harassment from Vallejo teachers and school officials, she fought back. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24925In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in <i>The New Yorker</i> about the joys of book tours, giant boxes of condoms, and Costco.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24925http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906301730California marks the official end of its rain year today with water users of every type fretting about drought. We talk with a San Francisco meteorologist about how California fared this past year. We also talk to a senior researcher with Oakland's Pacific Institute about the impact of drought and reductions in water shipments to farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906301000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906301000?itemMD5=b43ca7736ca3b949b80931bbb80ece7cA Bay Area oyster farm operating on National Park land wants to extend its lease, which is meeting opposition from environmental groups. Now, Senator Feinstein has inserted a 10 year lease extension for the farm into an appropriations bill. We take up the issues.A Bay Area oyster farm operating on National Park land wants to extend its lease, which is meeting opposition from environmental groups. Now, Senator Feinstein has inserted a 10 year lease extension for the farm into an appropriations bill. We take up theA Bay Area oyster farm operating on National Park land wants to extend its lease, which is meeting opposition from environmental groups. Now, Senator Feinstein has inserted a 10 year lease extension for the farm into an appropriations bill. We take up the issues.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906300900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906300900?itemMD5=2e960627432c02c80355a2092bfd712aNew York Times U.N. Bureau Chief Neil MacFarquhar joins us to discuss current issues at the United Nations as well as his new book, "The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday."New York Times U.N. Bureau Chief Neil MacFarquhar joins us to discuss current issues at the United Nations as well as his new book, "The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday."New York Times U.N. Bureau Chief Neil MacFarquhar joins us to discuss current issues at the United Nations as well as his new book, "The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday."Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850Budget Standoff Continues in Sacramento. Water Cops Patrolling to Fight Waste. End Music.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/aToday is the deadline for Sacramento to move on a budget cut Democratic lawmakers and the governor agree on: $3 billion from public schools. But they disagree on the larger game plan to tackle the deficit. So the governor is refusing to sign stopgap bills Democrats send to his desk.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906300850/bIt's not news that there's a drought on. But some Californians appear to be oblivious to the calls to conserve water. The city of San Diego is using so called 'water cops' to make sure residents comply with watering restrictions.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906300737Think your clever password protects your private online accounts? Luke Pease doubts it's that clever. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24944A perfect match is an exciting idea, but an elusive reality. The majority of us are more familiar with matchlessness -- stuck with lone socks the dryer can't explain and dating Web sites full of thumbnail portraits looking for their mates.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24944http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906291730The recession, the housing meltdown and the state budget crisis are roughing up budgets for local government. That means tough labor negotiations for cities like Oakland, and transit districts like BART. How do unions and management reach common ground in a recession?Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906291000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906291000?itemMD5=6c00e0bae2059d302e705151cf4a084fKQED-FM went on the air for the first time 40 years ago last Thursday. We discuss the station's history and future with general manager Jo Anne Wallace and Raul Ramirez, executive director of news and public affairs. KQED-FM went on the air for the first time 40 years ago last Thursday. We discuss the station's history and future with general manager Jo Anne Wallace and Raul Ramirez, executive director of news and public affairs. KQED-FM went on the air for the first time 40 years ago last Thursday. We discuss the station's history and future with general manager Jo Anne Wallace and Raul Ramirez, executive director of news and public affairs. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906290900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906290900?itemMD5=932b9283b444a32b1d6088bf6b838297Today, on the last day of a term which started in October, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of the year. We look at the biggest rulings of the term, and at the upcoming new make up of the Court.Today, on the last day of a term which started in October, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of the year. We look at the biggest rulings of the term, and at the upcoming new make up of the Court.Today, on the last day of a term which started in October, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue the final opinions of the year. We look at the biggest rulings of the term, and at the upcoming new make up of the Court.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850Shrinking the Central Valley's Digital Divide. Looking for a Few Good Sisters. End Music.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/aA new study from the Public Policy Institute of California finds that nearly half of Latino households have no computers, and more than half have no high-speed internet service. One Tulare County town is using tech-savvy teenagers to bridge the gap. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906290850/bThe number of nuns in the U.S. has dropped by 65 percent since the late 1960s. A San Bernardino nun who's trying to recruit new colleagues has taken her strategy from military recruiters. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906290737Whether it's 'awesome, cool granny' or 'dotty, clueless victim,' stereotypes of the elderly have newly minted senior Pat Torello fighting mad. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24941Every Monday, the KQED Arts blog features a new <b>Video of the Week</b> to start the work week off right. Avoid that whole death thing and see what hell, purgatory, and heaven look like through the eyes of video artist, Marco Brambilla.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24941http://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/mixtape/episode.jsp?id=24740California pop has always had a moodier side in addition to songs about sand, surf, and fun.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/mixtape/episode.jsp?id=24740http://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24912Warren MacKenzie has achieved venerable status as a leading 20th century ceramic artist, yet his work is not high-falutin' art with a capital "A."Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24912http://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24915For Fan Ho, Hong Kong is a shadow-filled and smoky place, where children grasp what they can of their youth and everyone else toils in placid determination.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24915http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906262300Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:00:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261830Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906261730The exhibit "King Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" opens at the DeYoung Museum tomorrow, a reprise of the show that attracted about a million visitors 30 years ago. Zahi Hawass, the man in charge of all Egypt's antiquities, and Rene Dreyfus, top antiquities curator at the DeYoung, talk about the enduring appeal of King Tut.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630Another Look at "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- Military families speak out against the don't ask, don't tell policy and how it's put them back into the closet. Also, injured horses are getting stem cell treatments that might help human patients later.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/aAs gay pride celebrations kick off this weekend, the issue of gays in the military is bubbling up in California. The state Senate's Veterans Affairs committee this week passed a resolution calling for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The policy went into effect in 1994, as a response to concerns that having gays and lesbians serve openly in the armed forces would harm unit cohesion and discipline. Almost 13,000 people have been discharged from the military under the policy. But what's not so well known is the toll it's taking on the partners of gay service members.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/b40 years ago this weekend, a police raid on a gay bar in New York sparked violent demonstrations. The Stonewall Riots gave birth to the gay civil rights movement. That struggle is being commemorated this weekend at San Francisco's gay pride celebration. Stonewall veterans will be marching in the parade, and right behind them, a group of young gay activists under the banner of Stonewall 2.0.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/cThe University of California in Davis is the place to go for the latest, experimental stem cell treatments. That is, if you're a horse. Injured horses are the only patients at a new medical clinic here, and they're getting stem cell treatments so new that they are not even available to humans...yet.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/dThe death of pop icon Michael Jackson this week stunned fans across the world. The singer's music attracted a diverse and vast fan base, and many have personal stories about listening to Jackson's music. At Youth Radio in Oakland, there were plenty of Jackson fans among the staff and students, who range in age from 18 to 30. They gathered in their studios to talk about their relationship with the music of Michael Jackson. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906261630/eMichael Jackson was just one of the big-name entertainers we lost this week. Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett also passed away. Musician Ali Akbar Khan wasn't as well-known, but he was instrumental in introducing classical Indian music to new audiences in America. The musician died last week at the age of 87 in his San Anselmo home.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906261000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906261000?itemMD5=f6134a06bdc97830866579f74d1cf7b7San Francisco's de Young Museum is opening a new exhibit, "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs." We talk with the exhibit's designer and curator about more than 130 artifacts from ancient Egypt that will be on display, 50 of which archeologists discovered inside King Tut's actual tomb.San Francisco's de Young Museum is opening a new exhibit, "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs." We talk with the exhibit's designer and curator about more than 130 artifacts from ancient Egypt that will be on display, 50 of which archeologistsSan Francisco's de Young Museum is opening a new exhibit, "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs." We talk with the exhibit's designer and curator about more than 130 artifacts from ancient Egypt that will be on display, 50 of which archeologists discovered inside King Tut's actual tomb.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906260930http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906260930?itemMD5=6f020715f81adc2f0e73247dd2233048The legendary and eccentric pop icon died at the age of 50 yesterday. We discuss his rich musical legacy, from his young stardom in the Jackson 5 to the 1980s smash hit record "Thriller," and beyond.The legendary and eccentric pop icon died at the age of 50 yesterday. We discuss his rich musical legacy, from his young stardom in the Jackson 5 to the 1980s smash hit record "Thriller," and beyond.The legendary and eccentric pop icon died at the age of 50 yesterday. We discuss his rich musical legacy, from his young stardom in the Jackson 5 to the 1980s smash hit record "Thriller," and beyond.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:30:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906260900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906260900?itemMD5=bd16e4eac284fd6f4f98eb48e55c4595We speak with the state controller, who this week announced he may be forced to issue IOUs rather than checks next week for the start of the new fiscal year if solutions are not offered by the governor and legislature. We speak with the state controller, who this week announced he may be forced to issue IOUs rather than checks next week for the start of the new fiscal year if solutions are not offered by the governor and legislature. We speak with the state controller, who this week announced he may be forced to issue IOUs rather than checks next week for the start of the new fiscal year if solutions are not offered by the governor and legislature. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850Budget Stalemate Continues for Now. Remembering the King of Pop. End Music.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/aThere's no rest for the weary in Sacramento, where lawmakers are likely to spend their weekend wrangling over the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit. Yesterday, it appeared there was a break in the storm clouds. But that proved to be a false hope.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906260850/bMichael Jackson's death has drawn hundreds of fans to UCLA Medical Center and to the rented mansion in Holmby Hills where he was living until yesterday. Jackson left an indelible stamp on history, culture, and music. We spoke with our music critic, Steve Hochman, about the passing of the "King of Pop."Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906260737Naturalist Michael Ellis looks at the intriguing history of a ubiquitous Northern California plant. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24921For moviegoers craving engagement instead of escape, the stunningly acted Turkish domestic drama <b>Three Monkeys</b> is the perfect antidote to the smash-bang-kaboom blockbusters.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24921http://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24938We did a piece inspired by the moves we'd seen Michael Jackson do to "Dancing Machine" on TV. The beginning and end of the dance was done in unison, but the center section was an extended "robot" that I improvised alone.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24938http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906251730We talk to a West Point graduate who served two tours of duty in Iraq, but was drummed out when he came out of the closet about his sexual orientation. Anthony Woods talks about that decision, marching in the Pride Parade this Sunday in San Francisco, and running for Congress.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906251000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906251000?itemMD5=d69773458176fe8a20ebb8bd4581d351This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a turning point in the LGBT struggle for recognition and justice. We look back at this historical uprising and examine how the current landscape has been transformed by the work of LGBT activists nationwide. Also, we'll get an update on the proposed federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act, reintroduced in Congress on Wednesday, which seeks to prevent workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a turning point in the LGBT struggle for recognition and justice. We look back at this historical uprising and examine how the current landscape has been transformed by the work of LGBT actiThis Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a turning point in the LGBT struggle for recognition and justice. We look back at this historical uprising and examine how the current landscape has been transformed by the work of LGBT activists nationwide. Also, we'll get an update on the proposed federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act, reintroduced in Congress on Wednesday, which seeks to prevent workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906250900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906250900?itemMD5=1c4c052a1bbfb71ffb753480a0ad1b9bFirst, Apple said CEO Steve Jobs' gaunt appearance at the annual January keynote speech was caused by nothing more than a "nutritional problem." Then he announced he'd be taking some time off from running the company. Now it has been revealed that he's had a liver transplant. Apple did not inform shareholders or the public of the procedure. In this hour, we discuss corporate transparency and when shareholders should be informed about the health of key company officials.First, Apple said CEO Steve Jobs' gaunt appearance at the annual January keynote speech was caused by nothing more than a "nutritional problem." Then he announced he'd be taking some time off from running the company. Now it has been revealed that he's haFirst, Apple said CEO Steve Jobs' gaunt appearance at the annual January keynote speech was caused by nothing more than a "nutritional problem." Then he announced he'd be taking some time off from running the company. Now it has been revealed that he's had a liver transplant. Apple did not inform shareholders or the public of the procedure. In this hour, we discuss corporate transparency and when shareholders should be informed about the health of key company officials.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850State Prepares to Issue IOUs Instead of Checks. Food Banks Get Creative to Fill Shelves. End Music.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/aLawmakers continued debating the fiscal year budget in Sacramento yesterday, but now there's a more immediate problem. State Controller John Chiang has announced he'll start sending out IOUs instead of checks next week, for state obligations including student grants, tax refunds and payments to the disabled.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906250850/bThe recession has sent more and more people to California's food banks looking for help. But at the same time, individuals and corporations have cut back on charitable giving. Now, food banks are looking for new ways to attract donations.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906250737Farmworkers outside California and domestics across the country don't have federally protected rights to form unions. Dick Meister argues for legislation to extend the National Labor Relations Act to include them.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24907In the first episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Just a Quick E-mail," an unpublished story about the passive-aggressive sister of a paraplegic. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=24907http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906241730The world's largest geothermal power project is just 100 miles north of San Francisco in the Geysers area of Sonoma County. The project delivers clean energy, but it also has caused frequent small earthquakes for decades. Also, we hears about a new poem celebrating Santa Clara County written by hundreds of poets. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906241000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906241000?itemMD5=6a273f9e6f275116daf0a7f544eaa5d9Modern mountain biking was born on the trails of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County in the 1970s. We talk to some of the pioneers of the sport who are featured in a new documentary, "Klunkerz."Modern mountain biking was born on the trails of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County in the 1970s. We talk to some of the pioneers of the sport who are featured in a new documentary, "Klunkerz."Modern mountain biking was born on the trails of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County in the 1970s. We talk to some of the pioneers of the sport who are featured in a new documentary, "Klunkerz."Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906240930http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906240930?itemMD5=7fc93e76cb2478505d6707a378cb3b42With hundreds of classes on the chopping block because of budget cuts, San Francisco City College chancellor Don Griffin is proposing that private donors sponsor classes in exchange for naming rights. With hundreds of classes on the chopping block because of budget cuts, San Francisco City College chancellor Don Griffin is proposing that private donors sponsor classes in exchange for naming rights. With hundreds of classes on the chopping block because of budget cuts, San Francisco City College chancellor Don Griffin is proposing that private donors sponsor classes in exchange for naming rights. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:30:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906240900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906240900?itemMD5=525d8ee683e8c5d08f7f729793d55726Bay Area transportation officials are preparing for the possibility of a BART strike. Contract negotiations between the rail system's unions and managers are underway, and the rough economy is raising the stakes. We talk about the approaching contract deadline and the next steps.Bay Area transportation officials are preparing for the possibility of a BART strike. Contract negotiations between the rail system's unions and managers are underway, and the rough economy is raising the stakes. We talk about the approaching contract deaBay Area transportation officials are preparing for the possibility of a BART strike. Contract negotiations between the rail system's unions and managers are underway, and the rough economy is raising the stakes. We talk about the approaching contract deadline and the next steps.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906240850A Laid-Off Worker's Story. End Music.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906240850/aThe Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts yesterday, including thousands of teacher and staff layoffs. Jacqueline Byrd is a teacher's aide with the LAUSD who's already had most of her hours cut back. She's trying to find ways to make ends meet.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906240737The final day of kindergarten for her youngest child has Susan Dix Lyons clinging tightly to a memorable moment about to become part of a precious past. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/baybridged/episode.jsp?id=24910This week's podcast profiles Papercuts, the indie rock-pop band led by San Franciscan Jason Quever. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/baybridged/episode.jsp?id=24910http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906231730These are tough times for volunteer groups and non-profits dedicated to social service. Donations are down, and there are more people in need than ever. But in San Francisco this week, there is no shortage of people ready to help. They're attending the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We look at the challenges of promoting volunteerism in a down economy with Nicola Goren, acting chief executive of the Corporation for National and Community Service.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:30:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906231000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906231000?itemMD5=e4b40640d49a285dcbcbf2c70a5eeca3Following President Obama's press conference, we'll sit down experts to discuss what was said. Iran and health care are expected to be the big topics. Following President Obama's press conference, we'll sit down experts to discuss what was said. Iran and health care are expected to be the big topics. Following President Obama's press conference, we'll sit down experts to discuss what was said. Iran and health care are expected to be the big topics. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906230900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906230900?itemMD5=9379d993bcddb411e854988124d01790We speak with the FCC's Glenn Phillips about the issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the conversion of television broadcast signals from analog to digital. We speak with the FCC's Glenn Phillips about the issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the conversion of television broadcast signals from analog to digital. We speak with the FCC's Glenn Phillips about the issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the conversion of television broadcast signals from analog to digital. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850Can the Federal Government Help California's Economy?. First Ladies Ask Californians to Pitch In. End Music.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/aOn Wednesday, California lawmakers are expected to vote on a $23-billion-dollar package of spending cuts and tax hikes. Given how big California's economy is, there's concern that the spending-cut portion could worsen the recession nationwide. So why doesn't the federal government step in to help?Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906230850/bThere was an area of joint state and federal cooperation in San Francisco yesterday -- First Ladies Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver got together to kick off a summer campaign for service and volunteerism.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906230737Giles Goodhead says that the problem with Bay Area rail transit, from CalTrain to BART, is that they don't go to the right place in the first place. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24901There may be a chicken-egg debate about whether Battlehooch the identity preceded Battlehooch the band, but I know that the former was definitely what I saw first, as the band's members grabbed the attention of the local music community by attending local shows in packs, dressed in headbands ("Battlerags") emblazoned with the group's name. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/arts/music/index.jsp?id=24901http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906221000http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906221000?itemMD5=2b9c0ebe7fa3d03542722a11a2d327caWe speak with former Los Angeles Times senior writer Mark Arax about his new essay collection, "West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State."We speak with former Los Angeles Times senior writer Mark Arax about his new essay collection, "West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State."We speak with former Los Angeles Times senior writer Mark Arax about his new essay collection, "West of the West: Dreamers, Believers, Builders, and Killers in the Golden State."Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906220900http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906220900?itemMD5=23680d4fa85ed4351aa8c785b47ddc16In recent weeks, liberal supporters of President Barack Obama have voiced discontent over some of his policies. They say he hasn't moved quickly enough on the issues that matter most to them, including gay rights, ending the war and saving the environment. We look at some of the issues that have dogged the president during the first few months of his administration.In recent weeks, liberal supporters of President Barack Obama have voiced discontent over some of his policies. They say he hasn't moved quickly enough on the issues that matter most to them, including gay rights, ending the war and saving the environmentIn recent weeks, liberal supporters of President Barack Obama have voiced discontent over some of his policies. They say he hasn't moved quickly enough on the issues that matter most to them, including gay rights, ending the war and saving the environment. We look at some of the issues that have dogged the president during the first few months of his administration.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT52:00http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850Father's Day for the Children of Prisoners. Dwindling Stocks of Wild Fish Put Fish Farms on the Table. End Music.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/aSomething as simple as spending time with dad on Father's Day isn't easy for California kids who have a father in prison. So a group of volunteers buses hundreds of families to correctional facilities around the state on Father's Day weekend. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R906220850/bSan Diego promoters say an open-ocean fish farm could satisfy our demand for seafood and help protect dwindling species. A small pilot version could be operating in a couple of years. But skeptics say the proposed farm would cause more harm than good.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:50:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906221730Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will not run for governor. He made that announcement today on CNN, saying he wants to devote his full attention to his city and its budget crisis. Host Cy Musiker discusses Villaraigosa's decision and whether it will shake up the race for governor.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:33:00 PDThttp://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R906220737When he was working full time, Scott Loyet didn't think he had the time to build that tree house for his kids. Now that he has, thanks to the new economy, he wonders what took him so long. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:37:00 PDT