Signal Society Member Special Events

Past Events

Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
In the first of two events in August 2011, Soraya sat down with KQED's Michael Krasny to discuss the Egyptian revolution, the trial of Hosni Mubarak, and the impact this would have on Egypt-US relations. She also discussed the Libyan resistance movement and other topics related to the Middle East.

Cat in the Hat
Signal Society members and their families visited KQED in June 2011 for a special, interactive children's event with The Cat in the Hat, Thing One, and Thing Two. The children came to Studio A at KQED and were able to meet the characters and experience the joy of scientific experimentation with hands-on learning activities. They also met live reptiles and birds from local conservation and education organizations.

Steve Inskeep
Host of KQED's The California Report, Scott Shafer interviewed Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep in March 2011. Steve had recently returned from a reporting trip to Northern Africa to cover the uprising in Egypt. He described his experiences in Egypt and shared stories about the uprising and some of the people he met over the course of his trip. He also gave us a glimpse into the Morning Edition newsroom and the process of how stories make their way on to the most widely heard radio news program in the nation.

California Elections 2010
On November 18, 2010, KQED hosts and reporters John Myers, Michael Krasny, and Scott Shafer engaged in a spirited discussion of the results of the recent elections with Signal Society members at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville. The panel played clips from elections coverage and took questions from audience members about the propositions, the Governor's race, and California's unique political landscape.

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