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Noise Pop 20th Anniversary: Wayne Coyne and Bob Mould
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
San Francisco's influential music festival Noise Pop is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. We'll talk to a co-founder and two of the 2012 headliners: Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the Flaming Lips, and Bob Mould, former front man for Sugar and H�sker D�.
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Mexico Update
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Mexico's escalating drug-related violence and criminal activity have prompted the U.S. State Department to expand its travel warning for the country. But despite the warnings, the tourism industry is thriving. We explore efforts to stem the border violence, the state of U.S.-Mexico relations and what lies ahead for our neighbors to the south.
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A Dictionary of American Regional English
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
There are many names for a sandwich with meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato on a long bun. The Dictionary of American Regional English, whose fifth and final volume has just been published, can tell you where in the country it is called a hero, hoagie, sub, grinder or torpedo. We discuss the distinct local flavor that language can take on, and the work that has gone into documenting it. What are your favorite regional terms or expressions?
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Presidential Legacies
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Mon, Feb 20, 2012
On this Presidents Day, we look back at previous occupants of the White House and their legacies. How are those legacies formed, and how do they evolve over time? And, in some cases, how are they painstakingly nurtured?
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The Science of Online Dating
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Some online dating sites promise to find your soul-mate by using sophisticated matching algorithms. But a new study by social psychologists says they don't work. We discuss the science of relationships. Can we make accurate predictions about love? How do you use online dating sites? Has it worked for you?
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Rough Seas for America's Cup?
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Last year, when San Francisco won the bid to host the 2013 America's Cup, supporters saw it as a chance to revitalize the city's crumbling waterfront. Now, there are concerns that fundraising for this major international event is not proceeding quickly enough, and taxpayers could be left on the hook. What are the potential costs and benefits?
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John Taylor: Five Keys to Restoring America's Prosperity
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Unemployment rates fell in January and GDP levels rose last quarter. Both these figures may indicate that America's recovery from the Great Recession is picking up pace. But Stanford economist John Taylor says America's position is still weaker than past eras of economic growth. Taylor joins us to discuss his new book, "First Principles: Five Keys to Restoring America's Prosperity."
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping's Visit
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is visiting the U.S. this week. He's been widely described as China's next leader-in-waiting. At a White House ceremony, President Obama highlighted the need for increased economic cooperation and transparency in diplomatic relations. We discuss potential benefits and challenges in the international relationship.
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Nathan Englander on Anne Frank
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
We talk with writer Nathan Englander about his acclaimed new collection of short stories, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Ann Frank."
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End-of-Life Decisions
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
A large majority of Californians say they would prefer a natural death, at home, and at little expense to their families. But a new survey by the California HealthCare Foundation indicates that more often than not, they don't get their wish.
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'No Cheating, No Dying'
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
In observance of Valentine's Day, San Francisco-based author Elizabeth Weil joins us to discuss love, marriage and relationship maintenance. Her new memoir "No Cheating, No Dying: I Had a Good Marriage Then I Tried to Make it Better" chronicles Weil's efforts to give her marriage more attention and energy.
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Obama's New Budget
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
President Obama's $3.8 trillion budget proposal calls for hiking taxes on the rich and spending more on transportation infrastructure and economic stimulus programs. Republicans say the budget doesn't have a chance at approval, and that Obama is playing politics. We debate the budget and discuss its potential impact on California.
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'Killing the Messenger'
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
In 2007, Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey was gunned down on his way to work. Reporter Thomas Peele and a team of journalists with the Chauncey Bailey Project worked to uncover the truth behind his killing, and to tell the story of Oakland's notorious Your Black Muslim Bakery, whose members were eventually convicted of the murder.
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Rhee-Style Education Reform
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Former Washington, D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee has brought her "no excuses" brand of education reform to Northern California. Rhee founded the nonprofit organization StudentsFirst last year, and has based it in her new home in Sacramento. In this new role, Rhee continues to doggedly promote policies -- like merit pay and accountability through test scores -- that made her a controversial figure in her old job.
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The Share Economy
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Online peer-to-peer marketplaces allow users to share everything from cars, apartments and parking spots to kids' clothes, fruit and even leftovers. These websites are part of a booming "share economy" that is changing the way participants think about ownership and community. We talk with the founders of some share sites. What have you shared, and what are you willing to share?
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Calif. and the Foreclosure Settlement
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
This week's mortgage foreclosure settlement with five large banks will inject nearly $26 billion in financial relief to homeowners across the country. The lion's share will come to California, which has been hardest-hit by the mortgage crisis. We explore what the settlement means, and next steps.
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James Fallows - Obama Explained
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Since his inauguration three years ago, President Barack Obama has been dogged by criticism that he's too inexperienced and emotionally aloof for the job. James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic, considers these points in a new cover article. He argues that Obama's presidency thus far has had its successes and failures, but that its ultimate legacy will come down to whether he wins a second term.
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The State of San Jose
forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio)Author: KQED Public Radio
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed gives his State of the City address this evening. He and other stakeholders join us in advance for a snapshot of how the third largest city in California is doing.
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