KQED is a proud member of
Inform. Inspire. Involve.
Uncovering the Urban Wild
1A
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm1A1A is a show for a changing America. It convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world.With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1As goal is to act as a national mirror, taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be. 1A airs Mondays through Thursdays from 11pm - 12 midnight.see more
Radio Schedule
Latest Newscasts:KQEDNPR
Player Sponsored By
1A
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm1A1A is a show for a changing America. It convenes a conversation about the most important issues of our time. The show takes a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world.With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1As goal is to act as a national mirror, taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be. 1A airs Mondays through Thursdays from 11pm - 12 midnight.see more
Radio Schedule
Latest Newscasts:KQEDNPR
Player Sponsored By
Forum

Uncovering the Urban Wild

51 min
Mina Kim
at 10:00 AM
 (szdl/Flickr)

Writer Nathanael Johnson realized, after repeated questions from his daughter during their walks, that he knew very little about the flora and fauna in his neighborhood. He set out to discover the stories behind these everyday plants and animals in his book, "Unseen City: The Majesty of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & Other Wonders of the Urban Wilderness." We'll talk to Johnson and an expert on urban wildlife about the species that thrive in Bay Area cities. And we'd like to hear from you: what animals and plants captivate you on your urban walks?

Guests:

Douglas Long, Research associate, California Academy of Sciences

Sponsored