Free Speech and Berkeley
Berkeley has been the scene of intense political clashes in recent months. This week UC Berkeley canceled the scheduled appearance of right-wing pundit Ann Coulter over safety concerns – then reversed itself amid criticism that officials were stifling free speech.
Guest: Frances Dinkelspiel, co-founder and editor of Berkeleyside.com
H-1B Visas Under Scrutiny
This week, President Trump signed an executive order clamping down on the H-1B visa program for highly skilled foreign workers, a labor pool that Silicon Valley tech companies rely upon.
Guest: Nitasha Tiku, BuzzFeed senior technology writer
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox
Attorney and venture capitalist John Cox is the only Republican so far to throw his hat in the ring for California’s top job. He talks with Scott Shafer, KQED senior editor of California politics and government.