A first of its kind exhibition at San Francisco`s de Young Museum and an accompanying book chronicle the largely forgotten 19th and 20th century art of Asian Americans. We speak with some of the scholars and artists involved.
San Francisco Chronicle Editor Ward Bushee
Newspaper advertising revenue plunged more than 18 percent in the third quarter of this year -- the worst decline on record. Meanwhile, newsroom layoffs and bureau closures have become commonplace. We`ll talk about the future of newspapers in Northern...
Jon Meacham - "American Lion"
President Andrew Jackson engaged in numerous duels and once assaulted a man who tried to assassinate him, according to Newsweek magazine editor Jon Meacham. Nonetheless, Jackson was also the country`s first populist president. We talk with Meacham about...
California and the Recession / Couch Potato Kids
Wall Street stocks suffered the fourth largest loss in history Monday following the announcement that the U.S. has been in a recession for a year. In our first half hour, we talk with economists about what the announcement means and how long the...
Body Music / Art Deco San Francisco
The first International Body Music Festival opens today in San Francisco. We hear from several musicians who use their chests, feet, voices and more to create percussive music including beat boxing and traditional Balinese chants. Then in the second half...
Bush Presidency Winds Down
The Bush presidency is winding to a close, but his term is not over yet. This `lame duck` period of the presidency is often a time for last minute executive orders and pardons. We look at the waning days of the Bush administration and consider his legacy.
Making Art and Culture Thrive in the Hybrid Economy
Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig believes heavy-handed enforcement of intellectual property rights may quash creativity and innovation. He joins us to discuss his new book, "Remix: Making Art and Culture in the Hybrid Economy."
Mumbai Terror Attacks
We take stock of the tragedy and aftermath of last week`s terror attacks in Mumbai, India. We look into what it means for the future of India`s security and economy and the significance of what appears to be increased tensions with India`s neighbor,...
Story Corps Project
Today is the first ever National Day of Listening. Americans today are asked to spend an hour asking a loved one about their life. The day was conceived by Story Corps - a group that travels the country recording people interviewing their family members...
Marketing in a Downtown
On Black Friday, the beginning of the traditional holiday shopping season, we talk about marketing and consumer psychology with Author and New York Times magazine Columnist, Rob Walker .
Junot Diaz: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
First-time novelist Junot Diaz joins us to speak about his Pulitzer Prize winning "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao." Diaz writes of the immigrant experience from the perspective of the Dominican diaspora.
Phillip Roth
Celebrated author Philip Roth joins us to talk about his new novel "Indignation." Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, "Indignation" tells the story of a good working class New Jersey boy going off to college in Ohio and his relationship with an...
Remembering Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone
It was 30 years ago this week that San Francisco was shaken by the news that Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk had been assassinated at city hall. Today, we take a look back at the people and the legacy, and now, the inspiration for a major...
Vitamins
For some, taking a multivitamin is as much a routine as combing one`s hair or brushing one`s teeth. But are these pills effective or even necessary? Are they really the foundation of a healthy diet or just another gimmick? This hour on Forum we talk...
Radio Feedback
National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia Shepard joins us to take listener questions and comments about NPR`s news coverage.
Unemployment Blues
Last week`s unemployment figures put California`s jobless rate at 8.2 percent, a 14-year high and the third worst in the nation. Today on Forum, we find out about local job training and support programs for the unemployed and underemployed.
Thanksgiving 2.0
We talk with local chefs about new twists on the traditional Thanksgiving meal, and we open the phone lines for listeners to share their new traditions.
Judging Juries
This week, the state of New York rolled out celebrities including Uma Thurman and Neil Sedaka to promote Juror Appreciation Day. But judging from the lengths people go to avoid jury duty, a better spokesperson might be Rodney Dangerfield. Why does jury...
Toni Morrison
We speak with Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison about her celebrated writing career and creative process. Her latest novel is "A Mercy," a haunting work about history, motherhood and loss. Morrison`s other books include "The Bluest Eye," "Song of...
Building Obama`s Cabinet
Over the last week, President-elect Barack Obama and his transition team named senior staff and announced several members of his Cabinet, subject to Senate confirmation. As the rumor mill churns with speculation on who might be next, we look at the names...
Stem Cells - Breakthroughs and Restrictions
Physicians in Europe this week said they had successfully transplanted a woman`s windpipe using the patient`s own stem cells. Meanwhile, there is speculation that an Obama administration will loosen restrictions on stem cell research. We talk with a...
CSU Budget Crisis
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has asked universities in the CSU system to make an additional $66 million in mid-semester cuts to their programs. We take a look at how these cuts will affect current students, enrollment requirements and the future of the...
