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The Writ Writer...

This is a radio dramatization of an award winning movie script by Michael Murphy. His screenplay begins in 1919 rural Arkansas and tells the true story of a local black attorney who saves 12 black sharecroppers from death row. His six year struggle changes US law and the lives of those around him, including his own. Part One / Part Two

An Evening With...

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  • July 28, 2010: Collective Guilt: Investigative journalist Justine Sharrock begins her search for answers by going directly to the source. She talks with soldiers who tortured. They were following orders. In her book Tortured: When Good Soldiers Do Bad Things, Sharrock reveals that it's not just the prison interrogators who suffer the memories, it's also a country with a torn moral fiber.
  • July 21, 2010: ProPublica: Independent investigative journalism has fallen on hard times lately with the down sizing, or closure of newspapers. But, ProPublica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces journalism in the public interest, focuses exclusively on truly important stories, stories with "moral force." Communications Director Mike Webb joins the show to discuss this importance of investigative journalism to democracy.
  • July 14, 2010: Food for Thought: Nearly 20-years ago Goldman Sachs began eyeing the dining table. What they saw was investment opportunity. In 1991, Goldman's analysts began transforming food into a concept, and in doing so, they have created the next bubble. Harper's Magazine contributing editor, Frederick Kaufman, looks at the toxic results: the Food Bubble has popped.
  • July 7, 2010: War No More: Historian Cynthia Wachtell compares past antiwar activities to find common ground with today activists. In her research, Wachtell has discovered that even the "patriotic" Revoluntionary and Civil Wars the pacifist strain as a key element of American character. Her book is War No More: The Antiwar Impulse in American Literature.
  • June 30, 2010: The Fate of Nature: Award winning journalist and author Charles Wohlforth implores us to find our connection with nature before it's too late. His new book, The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth, finds the hidden altruism in people by exploring our economics, science, politics and spirituality.
  • June 23, 2010: The Alzheimer's Solution: As the Baby Boomer generation moves into the ranks of the elderly, the number of Alzheimer cases is expected to increase at a staggering rate. In their book, The Alzheimer's Solution, Dr. Kenneth Kosik and research journalist Ellen Clegg provide a visionary path to assistance: creation of community centers devoted to Alzheimer's.
  • June 16, 2010: Reality Shift: Economist Juliet Schor argures in the new book, Plenitude, business as usual is no longer the answer. Our future is a new ecological and economic reality. From Schor's insightful perspective, we must rethink our consumer world, and how we live a balanced life.
  • June 9, 2010: In the Words of Jesus: The gospel stories have shaped the beliefs of almost two-and-a-half billion people. The gospel writers, though, were storytellers, not reporters. In his latest work, professor Michael White demonstrates that each of the gospel writers had a specific audience in mind. In effect, Scripting Jesus, to get the desired audience reaction.
  • June 2, 2010: A Terrible Mistake: Following years of speculation and conjecture, documents recently made public verify that the CIA did carry out extensive tests with hallucinogenic drugs. And, they used people as their guinea pigs. Sometimes they even subjected their own scientists to the experiments. With his book, A Terrible Mistake: The Murder of Frank Olson and the CIA's Secret Cold War Experiments, H.P. Albarelli's investigative journalism has direct significance to events of today.
  • May 26, 2010: Unhinged: This is the story of one psychiatrist who shatters the myth of his profession. In his work, Unhinged: The Trouble with Psychiatry, Dr. Daniel Carlat details how he and his colleagues think about their patients, how they decide which treatments to prescribe, and how much influence the pharmaceutical health care companies have over those decisions.
  • May 19, 2010: Fraud: Economics professor William K. Black testified before the House Financial Services Committee last month. At that time, he clearly outlined the criminal actions of Lehman Brothers, and negligent behavior by the Federal Government that lead to the downfall the financial giant. Black was a senior financial regulator in the 1980s leading the investigation into the Savings and Loan debacle.
  • May 12, 2010: Removing Wall Street's Potholes: Financial reform is the buzzword along the beltway. Democrats are claiming proper control of Wall Street prevents another crash. Their Republican counterparts do not believe the proposed measures will prevent the need for another taxpayer bailout if the economy goes sour.
  • May 5, 2010: The Vanishing Liberal: The history of populist and progressive movements in American politics is a specific area of interest for journalist Kevin Baker. In his recent article in Harper's Magazine, "The Vanishing Liberal: How the Left Learned to be Helpless," Mr. Baker provides the benchmarks leading to the demise of liberal politics.
  • April 28, 2010: Chicken Soup: In the debates leading up to health care reform, one major ingredient was often overlooked: Nursing. While officials agree we'll need about 700,000 additional nurses in 10-years, nearly 1/3 of the current work force is considering leaving the profession. Journalist Suzanne Gordon joins to program to discuss her research for When Chicken Soup Isn't Enough
  • April 21, 2010: A talk with Lloyd Constantine, author of "Journal of the Plague Year: An Insider's Chronicle of Eliot Spitzer's Short and Tragic Reign". Mr. Constantine is a former senior advisor to Governor Spitzer.
  • April 14, 2010: Home Ownership: Local real estate agent, Randy Steiger, looks at the variety of factors that have influenced the market.
  • April 7, 2010: Immigration Reform: Every year, the federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars on border walls, technology, and detention systems. All of this just to keep people out of the country. Yet, one in four Californian's are immigrants. Policy and Advocacy Director for immigration rights, Zelica Rodriquez, feels reform is long overdue.
  • March 31, 2010: California Forward: In order to meet the challenges of the coming decades several major California foundations came together. They ask four civic organizations to recommend a plan to achieve effective change in areas of healthcare, education, the environment and economic growth. Member of the Leadership Council and former California Secretary of State, Bruce McPherson, outlines the mission of California Forward.
  • March 24, 2010: So Sexy So Soon: Professor of Education Diane Levin speaks out on the impact of violence, media and other societal issues on children, families and schools. Her book, So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and How Parents Can Protect Their Kids, co-authored with Jean Kilbourne, provides parents with a road map through a maze of unwanted media control.
  • March 10, 2010: Re-Framing the Conflict: Anthropology professor, Jeff Halper, debunks Israeli mythology and clarifies its ultimate goals, in his recently updated book, Obstacles to Peace. Considered a leading Israeli peace activist, he is an opponent of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, and is currently the president of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolition's. Halper is a guest speaker at Cal Poly next week.
  • March 3, 2010: CARD - and the Credit Card Act of 2009: The rules of credit card transactions have changed. As of last week, consumers are protected against unreasonable penalties, inconsistent interest rates, and confusing billing statements. But the rules are not perfect according to Demos Vice President of Policy and Programs, Tamara Draut, and the Director of Demos' Washington office.
  • February 24, 2010: Economist Moshe Adler discusses his book, Economics for the Rest of Us: Debunking the Science that makes life Dismal
  • February 17, 2010: Small Change: Former Ford Foundation director Michael Edwards understands the world of philanthropy. A world littered with good intentions. In his recent study, however, Edwards sheds light on what he says is a troubling trend: A new movement that applies the magic of the business model to the challenges of social change.
  • February 10, 2010: The Supreme Court removed the limits on corporate spending in political campaigns, which opened the floodgates of controversy. Some praise the court for restoring the First Amendment rights for corporations, while others are asking for legislation to reinstate the ban on direct campaign spending by corporations. Election protection specialist for Common Cause, Derek Cressman, examines the options before Congress and voters.
  • February 3, 2010: Global Consciousness: Foundation on Economic Trends president Jeremy Rifkin believes that we must move beyond market incentives in order to solve our most pressing problems. In short, he says, we need to rethink human nature, change human consciousness itself. His newest book is: The Empathic Civilization
  • January 20, 2010: Pushout: Unwelcome school environments, under funded schools, zero tolerance -- these are a few of the reasons youth are removed, or pushed out, of regular school settings. In order to frame the debate around educational needs, the Dignity in Schools Campaign is establishing an advocacy program from a human rights perspective.
  • January 13, 2010: Popping Bubbles: If you're looking for who to blame for our economic collapse, you can start with rating agencies, SEC regulators, the Federal Reserve, bank risk managers, the Clinton administration, and Congress. According to London Bureau Chief Mark Gilbert for Bloomberg News the credit crunch is the result of a silent conspiracy of the well rewarded.
  • January 6, 2010: The Bottom Line: Professor Tom Juravich takes us behind the wall of economic statistics, and into the personal lives of those who are struggling to make ends meet. The contemporary American workplace, he argues, is changing. New working conditions often resemble what was traditionally associated with marginal and low wage employers. Juravich's new book is, At the Alter of the Bottom Line.
  • December 30, 2009: Nurture Shock: Conventional wisdom about child rearing is being challenged by new research. For example: Gifted children have been incorrectly placed 73-percent of the time. NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman is a provocatively insightful collection of essays that examine the new findings.
  • December 16, 2009: Last week, the National Nurses United held its founding convention, bringing together three organizations to create the biggest ever union of medical professionals. The union unifies nurses from Hawaii to Maine and gives them increased clout to advance their concerns on issues such as the national health care debate. President, California Nurses Association, Deborah Burger examines the background that brings about this historical event.
  • December 9, 2009: Memories of Muhammad: Recent events have resulted in a negative view of the Muslim prophet. A view that is fueled by religious zealots and unending media coverage of extremist fanatics. But, scholar and author Omid Safi reveals invaluable new insights for better understanding the founder of the world's fastest growing religion.
  • December 2, 2009: Beyond War: Artist and writer Winslow Myers has completed a new book, Living Beyond War. It's a concise manifesto on the imperative to change our thinking about war. Our interconnected world with overlapping resources are forcing us to alter our perception of war and its legacy. Myers adds that dialogue, compassion and understanding will allow us to attain a world without war.
  • November 25, 2009: School of Hope: While public schools were designed to be the keystone of our democracy, most agree that they are in crisis. Shortages of money, talent and vision hobble their ability to be creative. One progressive school, however, is breaking the mold. Educator and author Dr. Rick Posner provides insights into the inner working of Jefferson County Open School in Colorado in his new book, Lives of Passion, School of Hope.
  • November 18, 2009: Looting: Over the past year we've been deluged with Wall Street scandals. We've heard the references to a casino atmosphere within the world of high finance, and we've seen the results. Author Los Leopold takes an inside look at the economic collapse, and explains the issues in plain English with his new book, The Looting of America.
  • November 11, 2009: 2012 With the release of the thriller movie of the same title, 2012 is suddenly the hot topic. But author and philosopher John Major Jenkins cuts through all of the hype in order to present a rational perspective: one that's not often heard. It's our atavistic lust for the doomsday scenario, Jenkins says, coupled with a mass media willing to adopt mind control strategies that gives us something to fear.
  • November 4, 2009: The Promise of Digital: The dawn of the digital age once aroused our hopes: the Internet, e-mail, blogs, and interactive: The terms "information superhighway" and "knowledge economy" entered the lexicon, and we assumed that teens would use their know-how and understanding of technology to form the vanguard of this new, hyper-informed era. But, English professor Mark Bauerlein writes in The Dumbest Generation, "the intellectual future of the United States looks dim."
  • October 28, 2009: The Barbaric Heart: Author and social critic Curtis White conjured up the intriguing title for his latest work. In it he argues that the problem with capitalism is not in its sins, but in its virtues. White contends that the virtues of capitalism stem from a very primitive ethic: An intrinsic belief that winning, surviving and accumulating great wealth are just a few of its natural rewards. Rewards tragically gained through violence.
  • October 21, 2009: Tipping Point: After decades of warning, it's finally a central topic of discussion: Climate change. It's agreed there's an urgent need to deal with the rising levels of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. On October 24th, nearly 2000 events in 140 countries around the world will dramatize this need. Retired astrophysicist Dr. Ray Weymann provides insight into recent changes, and the importance of acting now.
  • October 14, 2009: The Poorhouse: Many American's are feeling the crunch of the financial problems of the past few years, but few have put those issues into perspective. What does this mean for long-term debt, and potential retirement? Founder and President of Retirement Solutions, Jane White, is one who spends her time considering the potential consequences. Unless reforms are enacted, she says, 80% of Americans will be unable to retire in the coming years.
  • October 7, 2009: How Big is Small? The Obama Administration claimed, "2008 was a record year" for federal contracts awarded to small businesses. Some of the firms Obama officials counted as small business included, General Electric, Xerox, Office Depot, Staples, Dell Computer, and AT&T, to name just a few. The American Small Business League (ASBL) projects the Obama Administration may be shortchanging middle class firms out of as much as $100 billion a year in federal small business contracts.
  • September 30, 2009: Daybreak: A talk with author and Co-Founder of the After Downing Street Coalition David Swanson. His latest book is, Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union. The book is a call for change, to restore the rule of law. Swanson contends that the government is more than ever corrupted, imperial, and extremist. And, he adds, undoing the damage will take years of committed effort.
  • September 23, 2009: Invisible History - part 2: According to journalists Elizabeth Gould and Paul Fitzgerald, Americans have been denied information about Afghanistan before the 1970s. In their convincing new book, Afghanistan's Untold Story, they tell the story of how one landlocked nation has become the geopolitical quagmire.
  • September 16, 2009: Invisible History - part 1: According to journalists Elizabeth Gould and Paul Fitzgerald, Americans have been denied information about Afghanistan before the 1970s. In their convincing new book, Afghanistan's Untold Story, they tell the story of how one landlocked nation has become the geopolitical quagmire.
  • September 9, 2009: The Policy-Speak Disaster: A keen observer of linguistics, Berkeley professor George Lakoff calls the Obama administration Health Care dialog a disaster. The language of the debate, he says, needs to resonate with the people and inspire them to act. Lakoff's recent book is, The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st Century Politics with an 18th Century Brain
  • September 2, 2009: A $50 Billion Bailout: Center for Public Integrity analyst John Dunbar looks at the house of cards created by the subprime loan industry, and questions why those same companies are being bailed out. More than 80% of the subprime lenders were financed by banks that received bailout money.
  • August 26, 2009: Controlling the Debate: Investigative reporter and author Robert Parry traces the history of the American media from Watergate to the health care town hall meetings that are carefully orchestrated to provide a predictable outcome. Parry has written extensively about the Iran-Contra scandal. His most recent book is, Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush, co-written with two of his sons.
  • August 19, 2009: The richest state in county, California, finally passed an emergency budget revision a few weeks ago. Among other things the bottom line requires cuts in education and a reduction in the prison population, but no increase in taxes. Demos Senior Fellow Sasha Abramsky sees this mixture as ingredients for failure: too many special interests feeding off the public trough.
  • August 12, 2009: Target Media: Founder and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy Norman Solomon, keynote speaker at this years Progressive Caucus, is a leading media watchdog. A collection of Solomon's weekly columns won the George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language. The award, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English, honored Solomon's book "The Habits of Highly Deceptive Media."
  • August 5, 2009: Myth and Money: Foreign Exchange Strategist Marc Chandler says the current economic downturn is not a crisis of the dollar. Policy makers, he says, need to start thinking about trade and the US dollar differently. In his recent book, Making Sense of the Dollar, Chandler concludes that the dollar will be the key metric in the future world economy.
  • July 29, 2009: God and Empire: From the divine punishment and promise found in Genesis, through the revolutionary messages of Jesus and Paul, author John Dominic Crossan reveals what the Bible has to say about land and economy, violence and retribution, justice and peace, and ultimately, redemption.
  • July 22, 2009: Addicted to Sprawl: In his book "This Land", author and journalist Anthony Flint tells the story of how the landscape in America is shaped by a clash of political, economic, and cultural forces
  • July 15, 2009: Brands of Faith: In a society overrun by commercial clutter, media studies professor Mara Einstein observes that religion has become yet another product sold in the marketplace.
  • July 8, 2009: Clean Energy: Last week, the House passed far reaching legislation that will impact the American lifestyle for many years to come. The first comprehensive climate and energy bill, the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," passed by a 219 to 212 vote. Research director of the Clean Vehicles Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, David Friedman provides an overview of this far reaching measure.
  • July 1, 2009: The American Dream: According to personal finance columnist and author, John Wasik, our concept of the American dream is at the root of our housing and financial crisis. Wasik's most recent work, The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome, connects the dots: Home ownership, economics and the environment equals an unsustainable suburban lifestyle.
  • June 24, 2009: Breadline USA: Food insecurity in America is just beginning to register with mainstream media as a gravely serious issue. In his exhaustive research, journalist Sasha Abramsky advises the need to address the problem is more necessary now that at any time since the Great Depression.
  • June 17, 2009: Israeli Policy: "The United State does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop." With that forceful criticism, President Obama appears to creating a sharp break from the policies of past administrations. International Studies professor Stephen Zunes says Obama has inherited a difficult challenge in pushing Israel to end the expansion of its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
  • June 10, 2009: A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists lays out a blueprint for change. With the right policies in place, according to Senior Engineer Jim Kliesch, the US could dramatically cut the heat-trapping emissions that cause global warming and, at the same time, lower energy costs. The blueprint's transportation policies include vehicle carbon emission standards, and smart growth policies that would provide better transportation choices.
  • June 3, 2009: Connectivity: With the entire world connected at every level, it's not surprising to hear that a financial transaction in New York affects Singapore within seconds. International consultant Randy Charles Epping calls it "Fusion Economics". Having a better understanding of how the world of economics works, says Epping, gives us greater influence over our economic destiny.
  • May 27, 2009: Molten Steel: Bay area architect Richard Gage is calling for a new investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, and recent findings may support his efforts. Samples taken from the World Trade Center collapse reportedly show significant amounts of thermite: a substance that causes a highly exothermic reaction that produces molten iron. Gage is speaking at Cal Poly this week about some new findings on the World Trade Center collapse. He's the founder of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth.
  • May 20, 2009: A discussion about brain chemistry with author and neurologist, Dr. Richard Restak.
  • May 13, 2009: Perpetual Growth: If the US continues its current course, in 40 years, it's estimated the US population will reach 438 million. That's the equivalent of adding all the current citizens of Mexico and Canada. This projected population bubble, according to some experts, will be a direct result of the United States Congress not taking the global and national environmental crises seriously.
  • May 6, 2009: 100 Years: The Progressive was founded by former Wisconsin congressman and governor Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette. At the time, he felt that progressive politics weren't getting a fair shake in the "corporate media" of 1909. Editor and author Matthew Rothschild joins a discussion on the history and contributions of The Progressive.
  • April 29, 2009: MDOs: According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, as many as 25 percent of prisoners require mental health services at some time during their incarceration. Some are subjected to forced psychiatric treatment, and are left without someone to speak for them. Roland Angle, Director of Operations for Families for the Ethical Psychiatric Treatment of Patients and Prisoners, addresses the issues surrounding Mentally Disordered Offenders.
  • April 22, 2009: Remembrance Day: Most of us, asserts author Lane Montgomery, simply are not aware of the scope of genocide during the 20th century. More than 70 million people have been systematically murdered. Yet, most of the perpetrators responsible for these horrific killings have never been, and never will be, brought to justice.
  • April 15, 2009: A Moral Bailout: If American's schools won't teach more skills and values, wrote Theodor Adorno in 1967, another Auschwitz is always possible. In his most recent work, author and Pulitzer prize winning reporter, Chris Hedges, ties the lesson of Adorno to the current economic problems. Moral autonomy, he says, is what the corporate state has set out to destroy.
  • April 8, 2009: Contradictions: Scholars and pastors attending seminaries have known for over 200 years that the Bible is riddled with errors, contradictions and forgeries, yet the general public has been left uninformed. According to Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, Bart Ehrman, knowing biblical history should not weaken our faith. Rather, it should strengthen our understanding of civilization's most important book.
  • March 25, 2009: The Social Cause Diet: An interview with author Gail Perry Johnston
  • March 18, 2009: Mass Instruction: According to former teacher John Taylor Gatto, America's educational system cripples imagination, discourages critical thinking, and creates a false view of learning as a by-product of rote-memorization drills. In his book, Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling, Gatto contends the term "education" is meaningless because humanity is strictly limited by necessities of biology, psychology, and theology.
  • March 11, 2009: Designer Children: Growth therapies are not just for enhanced athletic performance. Award-winning science writers Susan Cohen and Christine Cosgrove reveal a decades long experimentation with pills, injections, hormones and supplements by some doctors and pharmaceutical companies. The purpose - to build better children. Or, at least, better looking children.
  • March 4, 2009: Fairness: The Senate voted last week to ban the reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine. The long-defunct broadcasting regulation that was taken off the books in 1987. The ban will also prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from encouraging broadcasters to air local news and information, children's programming and public safety alerts. Executive director of Free Press Josh Silver, says the move assures, "that all Americans benefit when there is diverse media ownership."
  • February 25, 2009: Oil in Our Future: Fellow at the New American Foundation, Lisa Margonelli, provides insight into the murky shadows of tomorrow's oil supply and our options. Looking at alternative fuels and energy efficiency, she cautions about unexpected complications. Ms. Margonelli is the author of Oil On the Brain: Petroleum's Long Strange Trip to Your Tank.
  • February 18, 2009: The biggest Ponzi scheme of all time comes as no surprise to former Security's and Exchange Commissioner Gary Aguirre. The SEC conducted six investigations of failed financier Bernard Madoff, but the investigations were themselves, failures. A few years ago, Aguirre was fired by the SEC because of his allegations that the organization mishandled an investigation of a hedge fund. The two events, he says, are indicative of SEC policies. It's operated by the elite, for the elite.
  • February 11, 2009: Statistics and the Stimulus Package: According to a report from the Small Business Administration, businesses with fewer than 20 employees account for 90 percent of all US firms and are responsible for more than 97 percent of all new jobs. Although the nation's top economists agree that creating jobs is essential to a successful stimulus plan, neither the House, nor Senate versions of the stimulus bill contain any provisions specifically directed to the small businesses that create most new jobs.
  • February 4, 2009: Mortgaging Change: Modified mortgages for troubled homeowners, lower interest rates, housing values in flux. These and other property related issues are discussed by Mortgage House Division President Roxanne Carr. Ms. Carr provides insight into the current market, and how proposed changes impart the housing industry.
  • January 28, 2009: The Norfolk Four: In his book, The Wrong Guys, co-author Tom Wells captures the perfect storm of accident, absurdity, and justice gone awry. Four young men, all accused of the same crime, have spent more than a decade behind bars. This book by Mr. Wells and law professor Richard Leo expose the faulty police work and prosecutorial politics that lead to the convictions.
  • January 21, 2009: The Bubble Economy: All of the warning signs were there for anyone who looked. All of the indicators were on red. Yet, the majority of our experts, says economist Dean Baker, didn't want to see the obvious. Baker's newest book, Plunder and Blunder, shows how the mess was designed, and how we might avoid becoming tar-babies.
  • January 14, 2009: Gaza Alert: After an Egypt-brokered cease-fire was not renewed by Hamas and violence recommenced over the last few weeks, Israel launched an offensive in Gaza killing more than 500 Palestinians. Israel justifies the bombing and ground attack as necessary to halt Hamas' Gaza-based bombings of Israeli civilians. Foreign policy analyst Mark Perry discusses how US actions now will affect future dealings with the middle east.
  • January 7, 2009: Real Wealth of Empire: As the US teeters on the precipice of economic disaster, commentators blame deregulated markets and a few bad apples at the top. Are these true indicators of misdirected policy, or are these symptoms of deeper problems? Social scientist and best-selling author Riane Eisler points to a sustainable and equitable economy that gives value to caring for our greatest economic assets: people and our natural environment.

Audiolog - The Travel Show

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Bookwaves

  • July 13, 2010: Local author Gordon Snider discusses his novel, The Hypnotist
  • June 8, 2010: Author Baxter Clare discusses her latest novel, Cry Havoc.
  • May 11, 2010: Co-author of Global TV, Denise D. Bielby joins the program to discuss her research into the machinery of the television marketplace, its origins and history, its inner workings, and its product management. Bielby is a sociology professor at UCSB.
  • April 13, 2010: The featured book for this month is Hard Time At Tehachapi. Author Kathleen Cairns is in studio for the show. The book is a brief history of the controversial and experimental women's prison.
  • February 9, 2010: February's book-of-the-month is from nonfiction writer Bobbe Tyler. In her recent work, Searching for Soul, Tyler has provided us with an insightful self-appraisal. It's a powerful model for those who seek to know themselves better.
  • January 12, 2010: On the next book-of-the-month program, the best seller Freakonomics falls under the microscope. Co-authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner use analytical tools from economics to address a range of questions that seem to be far removed from scientific discipline. Our panelists and guests discuss the popularity of the book, and it's recently released sequel.
  • November 12, 2009: The Glass Castle: A Memoir. Hosts Kristine Tardiff and Pam DeTilla and a panel of guests discuss Jeannette Walls memoir. Walls grew up with parents whose ideas and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation
  • October 8, 2009: The debut of Bookwaves - A discussion of Thirteen Reasons Why... with author Jay Asher

Ears on Art

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  • July 14, 2010: This week host Crissa Hewitt returns to Pietrasanta Italy for a conversation with crate builder Piero Spadaccini (spa-da CHEE-nee) This is the man who builds the crates that are used for shipping marble, sculpture and machines around the world. This might sound quite routine until you watch him work. Along with hearing his words, Crissa shares her observations of this fascinating process.
  • July 7, 2010: This week host Crissa Hewitt shares another interview with one of the Italian marble from workers Pietrasanta with whom she worked during two different summer workshops. Eolo Galeotti. Eolo has been carving marble since he was a teenager and he is now in his late sixties.
  • June 9, 2010: Today Steven deLuque continues his report about the Barnes Foundation art collection housed outside Philadelphia. This amazing collection of Impressionist and post Impressionist paintings as well as African art and applied art objects is currently housed in what was Dr. Barnes home where he displayed it in a most intriguing manner.
  • June 2, 2010: Host Steven deLuque reports on his jaw-dropping visit to the Barnes Foundation art collection of Impressionist and post Impressionist paintings. They're housed in outside of Philadelphia. The focus today will be about the art and the Foundation's vision and purpose as heard in the recorded words of Dr. Barnes.
  • May 12, 2010: One of the highlights of last year's Paso Robles Festival of the Arts was an area devoted to hands-on activities for children. Julie Mathews from the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and her daughter Lynda tell about the inspiration that took place at last year's festival, as well as the changes and planned for this year.
  • May 5, 2010: This show returns to Paso Robles for an update on the status of last year's Festival of the Art. At that time, they were matching funds for a river front project. Meg Williamson from the city and Anne Laddon from Studios on The Park update the plans for this year's festival.
  • April 14, 2010: A Visit to Hearst Castle part 2: This program moves outside for an animated conversation with one of San Simeon's art historians Victoria Kastner. She has been with the Museum for three decades and has just finished her second book about the mountain top and beyond. Entitled Hearst's San Simeon The Gardens and the Land, this history provides in depth information about this place she values so highly.
  • April 7, 2010: This program celebrates its eleventh anniversary with a trip to Hearst Castle for two inside stories. Castle Museum Director, Hoyt Fields begins the tour with a visit to Painting Conservator, Gary Hulbert. He is restoring one of the ceilings a project that will likely take close to a decade.
  • March 10, 2010: Today's guests are Roberta Foster and Kay Thorne of the Central Coast Weavers Guild. The Guild is presenting an exhibit at the SLO County Library on the history of spinning and weaving that will be on display during March. Books, photographs, and tools will give a glimpse into this rich story.
  • March 3, 2010: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque return to Studios On The Park in Paso Robles to visit with Heidi Franscioni to talk about her work in the medium of encaustic. This is an ancient process using beeswax and pigments. Heidi fills us in on the basics as well as how she uses the medium with her photography. To see her work or learn about her workshops visit her WEB site at HeidiFranscioni.com
  • February 10, 2010: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Stephen DeLuque continue their conversation with ceramic artist Donald Frith. During his years of teaching at the University of Illinois, he was very active in the national organization for the promotion of education in ceramic arts as well as the American Craft Society.
  • February 3, 2010: This week, hosts Crissa Hewitt and Stephen DeLuque visit with nationally known ceramic artist Donald Frith at his studio in Santa Maria.
  • January 13, 2010: This is part two on the 70-year retrospective of the paintings of Wayne Thiebaud at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Thiebaud lives in Davis, where he has painted and been a professor at UC Davis for decades. His work is internationally known and is in many museum collections throughout the country.
  • January 6, 2010: Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque travel to the Pasadena Museum of California Art for a 70 year retrospective of the paintings of Wayne Thiebaud. His work is internationally known and is in many museum collections throughout the country.
  • December 9, 2009: Part Two of our annual holiday story telling program.
  • December 2, 2009: It's time once again for the annual holiday story telling program. Listeners, friends, and family in prose, poetry and song, let us know about "A Gift of Art".
  • November 11, 2009: This program is part two of a visit with David Gurney, an artist with clay, who lives on five acres on the Nipomo Mesa. He combines his love of nature with his artistic talent to create brightly colored, hand painted, ceramic forms.
  • November 4, 2009: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque travel to the Nipomo Mesa to visit with nationally known artist David Gurney. David works with clay. David was recently featured on a PBS series entitled "Craft in America" that visited with less than twenty artist/craftsmen from around the country. This program is part one of a two part series.
  • October 14, 2009: Today is part two of a conversation with sculptor Bruce Beasley. Just one of many in depth talks with artists from the Central Coast and beyond.
  • October 7, 2009: This program is from the archives: A conversation with Oakland based internationally known sculptor Bruce Beasley. This two part program provides wonderful food for thought about the creative process and some insight as to Mr. Beasley's thinking about where and when to apply the word art to what is created. A Google search offers many examples of his work made during the last four and a half decades.
  • September 9, 2009: This week features another major fund-raiser the Open Studios Art Tour sponsored by ARTS Obispo, the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. This year over 200 artists throughout the county will open their studios for the Tour. Information for this event taking place for three weekends in October can be found at sloartcenter.org.
  • September 2, 2009: This week hosts Steven DeLuque and Crissa Hewitt explore the expanded San Luis Obisop Art Center Plein Air Festival scheduled for September 27 through October 4. Again this year, a number of the 50 participating painters come from outside the area. Event information is available at sloartcenter.org
  • August 12, 2009: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque meet up with photographer Barry Goyette to talk about his current exhibit at the San Luis Obispo Steynberg Gallery entitled "Dark/Phase".
  • August 5, 2009: Today's topic is "Day With Creative Women" taking place August 8th in Mission Plaza. Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLucque visit first with Angie King and Robin Rinzler who are coordinating this 35th year of the event.
  • July 8, 2009: Part 2 of the conversation with internationally known metalsmiths Arline Fisch and Mary Lee Hu. Combined, these two women have over 70 years of university teaching experience, miles of international travel, and countless works in museum collections here and abroad.
  • July 1, 2009: This week features the first of a two part interview with internationally known metalsmiths Arline Fisch and Mary Lee Hu. The work of each, though quite different in style reflects a keen interest in the use of conventional fiber techniques to construct jewelry and other objects in metal.
  • June 10, 2009: Hosts Steven DeLuque and Crissa Hewitt visit with Sean Beauchamp of Southpaw Sign Company of San Luis Obispo. Although designing and making signs for businesses is his primary art form, Sean is a versatile artist who loves to solve problems. In addition to the sign making, he creates custom steel fencing and furniture. This is part two of their conversation.
  • June 3, 2009: Part one of a two-part visit to the Southpaw Sign Company.
  • May 13, 2009: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque visit with artists Pacha and Anne Stahl to discuss the upcoming exhibition "Beyond the Print-Revealed". You'll learn how printmakers explore ways to combine computer technology and traditional printing techniques in the creation of original work, and how artists today find inventive methods to stay true to the definitions of print versus reproduction
  • May 6, 2009: Hosts Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque visit with artist Anne Laddon and Paso Robles Assistant City Manager Meg Williamson to learn about the Saturday May 23rd Festival of the Arts and the new Studio On The Park. "Follow the River, Paint the Dream" festiva
  • April 8, 2009: Celebrating ten years of Ears On Art - part 2. Eight area artists have agreed to pair up for the challenge we gave them: explore your creativity by walking in another artist's shoes. This week features the painting of Glynis Chaffin Tingloff with printmaking by Barbara Rosenthal, while ink artist Tim Anderson pairs with mixed media artist Sarah Winkler.
  • April 1, 2009: Celebrating ten years of Ears On Art -Part 1. Eight area artists have agreed to pair up for the challenge we gave them: explore your creativity by walking in another artist's shoes. This week features the clay works of Meg Johnson with the paintings of Pacha, and the mixed media of Larry Le Brane with the printmaking of Rosey Rosenthal.
  • March 11, 2009: This week program host Crissa Hewitt takes us back to Pietrasanta, Italy for a visit with the director of the Cervietti Studio one of the world's leading studios for the carving of classical and contemporary sculpture. Artists send their models here and the resident craftsmen bring them to life.
  • March 4, 2009: This week Steven deLuque hosts a conversation with Liz Maruska and Crissa Hewitt about their exhibits this March at Linnaea's Cafe in San Luis Obispo. Liz's work "Impressions of Light" features recent landscape imagery while Crissa's work "Stories of Stone" gives a photographic glimpse into the working lives of Pietrasanta, Italy marble workers. The WEB site for Liz is --- lizmaruska.com.
  • February 11, 2009: This week host Crissa Hewitt and Steven DeLuque meet with artist Rollie Younger in Cambria. His exhibit "Tea Time for Post-Industrialists" featuring his whimsical clay "boiler" teapots is currently on display in the First Gallery at the San Luis Obispo Art Center through March 1.
  • February 4, 2009: This week Steven and Crissa visit with San Luis Obispo Art Center Curator Gordon Fuglie and Executive Director Karen Kile. As Gordon completes his first year he talks about current exhibits and upcoming plans as he works to establish the Art Center as a statewide respected showcase for Central Coast art. Karen discusses the 50th anniversary of the organization and the celebrations that begin February 8th.
  • January 14, 2009: Part two of a two part interview with Bill and Barbara Fash.
  • January 7, 2009: Part one of a two part interview with people who dig up art. Bill and Barbara Fash are archaeologists.

Issues & Ideas

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  • July 28, 2010: Turning Pages on Hanoi Jane: War, Sex, and Fantasies of Betrayal by author Jerry Lembcke
  • July 28, 2010: Organizers of the Pacific Coast Dance festival, Jumpbrush, highlight activities of the 3-day event held at the San Luis Obsipo Performing Art Center
  • July 28, 2010: Angie King and Silver Helms update us on the annual Day with Creative Women
  • July 21, 2010: Gale McNeely, Over the Rainbow
  • July 21, 2010: Author Vicky Leon give us a sneak preview of her latest book, How to Mellify a Corpse.
  • July 14, 2010: Bill Moylen talks with members of People Helping People
  • July 14, 2010: Teacher, conservationist, and cyclist Mark DiMaggio joins the show to talk about taking action against the slaughter of sharks. This summer he's riding his road bike from Missoula, Montana to Pueblo, Colorado. His foundation, Spinning to End Finning is a cycling fundraiser to raise awareness, and money, to end shark finning.
  • July 14, 2010: A talk with author Lawrence Meyer about his book, The Final Edition
  • July 14, 2010: Larry Strauss is the author of Now's The Time
  • June 30, 2010: An interview with Nathaniel Philbrick, author of The Last Stand
  • June 30, 2010: Mike Lara updates us on the San Luis Obispo Blues baseball team.
  • June 23, 2010: A discussion with Author Andres Edwards on his new book, Thriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society
  • June 23, 2010: Information on the Atascadero Wine Festival
  • June 23, 2010: Upcoming performances from the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival.
  • June 16, 2010: Kip Fulbeck discusses his book, Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids
  • June 16, 2010: Stephanie Philo of PCPA Theaterfest discuss the upcoming Sylvia
  • June 9, 2010: Mike Lara and Adam Stowe talk about the San Luis Obispo Blues baseball team; their upcoming season and promotions.
  • June 9, 2010: Guy Rathbun talks with David Wilson of Coyote Road School
  • May 26, 2010: A look at the new SLO Theater Arts Guild, and their plans for the San Luis Obispo Grange Hall.
  • May 26, 2010: A look at both sides of Proposition 16 dealing with local electricity providers.
  • May 19, 2010: Alice Welchert and Mandy Davis discuss the "Save The Whales Again" campaign
  • May 19, 2010: Sharon Lovejoy discusses her latest book, "Toad Cottages and Shooting Stars"
  • May 19, 2010: Film Producer Eric Merola discusses "Burzynski" coming soon to San Luis Obispo's Palm Theater
  • May 12, 2010: Transitions, Mental Health Association representative, Mike Bossenberry and Barry Johnson discuss the work of Hotline and Advocacy Services
  • May 12, 2010: News from the Women's Community Center is provided by spokeswomen Angie King and Robin Rinzler.
  • April 28, 2010: Jolie Lucas, CEOof Mooney Ambassadors discusses The Oceano Airport Celebration, happening Saturday, May 8th.
  • April 28, 2010: David Weisman from The Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility: dicusses the upcoming event: California's Energy Vision: Women and the Future of Energy event, May 10th.
  • April 28, 2010: Jeff Carlson is the international bestselling author of the Plague Year trilogy; Plague Year, Plague War, and Plague Zone
  • April 21, 2010: Author Aife Murray discusses her book, Maid as Muse: How Emily Dickinson's Servants Changed America's Literary Landscape
  • April 21, 2010: Jennifer Stover and Jennifer Everett from the Birth and Baby Resource Network tell us about the upcoming Birth and Baby Fair taking place on May 8th
  • April 21, 2010: A look into the San Luis Obispo Vintner's Association's "Roll Out the Barrels" event, which starts April 29th.
  • April 21, 2010: The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is hosting At Home in the Garden. Liz Scott Graham and Julie Powell talk about this, and other upcoming events.
  • April 20, 2010: Author Susan Senator on her new book, The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!)
  • May 19, 2010: Horticulturist, gardner, and award-winning author Sharon Lovejoy discusses her latest book, Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars
  • April 14, 2010: Chief Executive Director for United Way, Rick London, provides an update of their ongoing activities.
  • April 14, 2010: Kris O'Connor discusses the upcoming Vintner's Earth Day celebration.
  • March 31, 2010: Shoosh Crotzer from Enhancement Inc. discusses their upcoming fundraiser.
  • March 31, 2010: The Family Care Network's seventh annual "Miracle Miles for Kids" fundraiser.
  • March 10, 2010: Today's show focuses on the events of the San Luis Obispo Library Association.
  • March 10, 2010: The controversial release of Carl Jung's Red Book. It's become known as the Holy Grail of the "Collective Unconscious"
  • February 24, 2010: The owner of FunRide, Mark Shaffer, updates us on the progress of his car sharing service.
  • February 24, 2010: Actor Cory Jones provides insights into his role of MacBeth performing now at the PCPA Theaterfest.
  • February 24, 2010: Air Pollution on the Nipomo Mesa is the topic with Larry Allen from San Luis Obispo's Air Pollution Control District.
  • February 17, 2010: An update from Jeanne Murdock of beanfit.com.
  • February 17, 2010: A talk with author Guy Finley, founder and director of the Life of Learning Foundation in Oregon. The purpose of the nonprofit organization is to help people realize their full potential.
  • February 10, 2010: A conversation with the president of the California Teacher's Association, David Sanchez about their upcoming "Read Across America" program.
  • February 10, 2010: Rochelle Becker and David Weisman bring us up to date on the actions of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility.
  • January 27, 2010: Erika Hirsch from the Vegetarian Network discusses upcoming events within their organization.
  • January 27, 2010: Guy speaks with writer and spiritualist Jeannie Zandi
  • January 27, 2010: Heather Mendel, provides insight into her new book, Dancing in the Footsteps of Eve
  • January 20, 2010: Author Victor Valle discusses his new book, City of Industry
  • January 20, 2010: Angie King, local spokeswoman for the National Organization for Women, discusses the Roe versus Wade anniversary.
  • January 13, 2010: Chief Executive Director for United Way, Rick London, provides a look into the world of the non-profit for the new year
  • January 13, 2010: Best selling author Marietta McCarty give insight into her newest release, "How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas that Matter Most."
  • December 30, 2009: Inside Obama's Brain: Author Sasha Abramsky dissects the personality of President Barack Obama in his latest work. Inside Obama's Brain, provides a fresh approach to familiar material
  • December 30, 2009: Larry Rutter speaks with Ken Hampian, San Luis Obispo City Manager. Mr. Hampian discusses his 20 year tenure with the city, and his upcoming retirement plans.
  • December 16, 2009: Alice Rush -- Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future
  • December 16, 2009: Allan Collins -- Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology
  • December 16, 2009: Winery owner Steve Cass and coordinator for His Healing Hands, Bill Walker, provide details for a New Year's Eve fund raiser at the Cass Winery.
  • December 9, 2009: An interview with David L. Marcus, author of, Acceptance: A Legendary Guidance Counselor Helps Seven Kids Find the Right Colleges---And Find Themselves
  • November 25, 2009: Turning Pages with Annie Barrows, author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
  • November 25, 2009: Playwright Alan Navarre discusses his new play, The Devil's Chaplain which debuts this week at the San Luis Obispo Little Theater.
  • November 25, 2009: Local author Gordon Snider's third novel, "The Hypnotist", is set in San Francisco in the early 1900s
  • November 25, 2009: PCPA's Artistic Director Mark Booher reveals a few of the secrets behind the staging of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe".
  • November 18, 2009: Rick London from United Way updates us on upcoming events in the support of local non-profit organizations.
  • November 18, 2009: When a child is a victim of abuse or neglect and becomes a dependent of the juvenile court, they are frequently terrified and overwhelmed. They need a trusted friend. And our local courts supply these friends, volunteers from Court Appointed Special Advocates. Host Larry Rutter talks with CASA's Cathy Orten.
  • November 18, 2009: Author Bobbe Tyler discusses her new book, Searching for Soul: A Survivor's Guide.
  • November 11, 2009: Greg Toepfer discusses the B.R.A.T. supplementary diet for children
  • November 11, 2009: Family Recovery Solutions councilor, Carol Bennett, M.A. discusses Heartache to Hope
  • October 28, 2009: A discussion of the book, Educating Esme: Diary of a Teachers First Year by Esme Raft Codell
  • October 28, 2009: A visit to Santa Barbara's Sarah House with Randy Sunday and Debbie McQuade. The facility provides housing and end-of-life care for the underprivileged.
  • October 28, 2009: Frank Lanzone and Archie McLaren discuss the grant recipients of the 2009 Central Coast Wine Classic
  • October 21, 2009: The president of Families for the Ethical Psychiatric Treatment of Patients and Prisoners, Roland Angle, details the work of the advocacy group.
  • October 21, 2009: A talk with author Tina Seelig about her book, What I Wish I Knew When I was 20.
  • October 21, 2009: Caregiver expert Cindy Laverty highlights the Santa Barbara Caregiver Conference.
  • October 14, 2009: A talk with author Michael Pollan about his upcoming visit to the Central Coast
  • October 14, 2009: Rochelle Becker and David Weisman bring us up to date on the actions of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility.
  • September 30, 2009: A discussion about The Cambria Oktoberfest with coordinator Don Dallman
  • September 30, 2009: Executive Director for United Way, Rick London, reports on fall activities and their ongoing education programs.
  • September 30, 2009: A look into the San Luis Obispo Library Bookfest
  • September 9, 2009: On tap for today's program is fundraising concert at the Dana Adobe.
  • September 9, 2009: Information on the 25th Annual Central Coast Writer's Conference.
  • August 26, 2009: Lauren Burleson and Jim Roberts from the Family Care Network, discuss the need to support local foster and high-needs children and families. Their upcoming fundraiser, Taste of the Central Coast, takes place September 20, 2009.
  • August 26, 2009: A talk with author Amy Efaw about her new book; After
  • August 26, 2009: The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 20th anniversary celebrations are highlighted by Liz Scott-Graham
  • August 26, 2009: The story of the philanthropic work of Mercy Medical Airlift is told by Frank Kalmer
  • August 19, 2009: PCPA Theaterfest's Patricia Troxel talks about the challenges of directing the play Distracted. The play is staged in Santa Maria beginning August 28th
  • August 19, 2009: Cecile Andrews, co-author of Less is More discusses "simplicity"
  • August 19, 2009: Members of the Alternative to Violence project discuss their ongoing work within the California prison system
  • August 12, 2009: Donor services specialist, Allen Ward, tells of the work at the Northern California Transplant Bank
  • August 12, 2009: The Twilight Brigade is a story of compassion told by Hospice volunteer Mary Aine Cherry.
  • July 29, 2009: Andy Harp speaks with Ellen Perryess about Kittenpalooza and efforts to address the homeless animal problems of SLO county.
  • July 22, 2009: Retooling Our Broken Tax Structure: Gene Strohl takes a hard look at our current tax system.
  • July 22, 2009: Organizers for the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens discuss their summer youth activities
  • July 22, 2009: Success Without Stress -- Author Murry Oxman joins the show to discuss his latest book.
  • July 15, 2009: Owner and operator of Pizza Fusion, Brandon Borgene, describes the work that goes into being a "green business".
  • July 15, 2009: Rochelle Becker and David Weisman bring us up to date on the actions of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility.
  • July 8, 2009: A talk with central coast author Paul Kirsch about his book, This Way to the Stars, where he examines space travel through the Laws of Quantum Physics rather than the Newtonian theory.
  • July 8, 2009: Chief Executive Officer of the Atascadero Zoo, Ken Brokemp details the Ice Cream Zoo-fari, and Great American Holiday fund raisers.
  • June 24, 2009: Patricia Ponce discusses the Preface reading project at Cal Poly
  • June 24, 2009: Shaba Mohsine is in the studio to talk about the Central Coast Cycling Criterium.
  • June 24, 2009: Shoosh Crotzer from Enhancement Inc. talks about their "Beads and Bling" event.
  • June 24, 2009: Alternatives to Violence Project coordinator George Ramos describes the ongoing work of the international organization. AVP began in 1975 as a collaboration between inmates in Green Haven Prison and Quakers interested in working with youth gangs and teens at risk
  • June 17, 2009: Executive Director Ashley Payne of Community Partners in Caring
  • June 17, 2009: Baseball talk with Lee Lowenfish, author of Branch Ricky: The Ferocious Gentleman
  • June 17, 2009: Author Justin Rudge tells about his book, Maritime Disasters in the Santa Barbara Channel
  • June 10, 2009: Registered art therapist and workshop leader Lucia Capacchoine unveils a new gallery in Cambria.
  • June 10, 2009: State Parks spokesperson Traci Torres discusses the problems with the announced closure of the states tourist attractions.
  • May 27, 2009: Author Allison J. Pugh dicusses consumerism and her new book, "Longing and Belonging: Parents, Children, and Consumer Culture"
  • May 27, 2009: Food Bank Coalition spokesperson Maggie Cox tells us about their "Feed The Hungry" challenge
  • May 27, 2009: The county libraries are helping job seekers. San Luis Obispo Country Library Manager Kristine Tardiff and career counselor Mary Suzanne Pettit discuss the summer workshops sponsored by the library system, and provide general tips for job-hunters.
  • May 20, 2009: Guy talks nutrition with Courtney Coleman of "Cook Well with Courtney"
  • May 20, 2009: A talk with Rick London of The United Way; meeting the needs of non-profits in troubling economic times.
  • May 20, 2009: Charles Feltman is the author of The Thin Book of Trust
  • May 13, 2009: Susie Thule and Zette Harbour discuss the SLO Classical Academy
  • May 13, 2009: A talk with Jennifer Klay on antimatter, and the physics of Angels & Demons
  • April 29, 2009: The 13th Annual Birth and Baby Fair with Jennifer Stover and Jennifer Everett
  • April 29, 2009: Guest host Julia Ingalls speaks with Santa Barbara author T.C. Boyle
  • April 29, 2009: Glenn Horn talks with festival M.C. Joe Craven about the 2009 Live Oak Music Festival
  • April 22, 2009: A discussion of Celiac Disease with Jeanne Murdock of beanfit.com
  • April 22, 2009: Heaven Can Wait, a nonprofit equine rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary, is described by founder Susan Schwartz and executive director Ramey Zamora
  • April 22, 2009: A discussion of scoliosis with founder of Infinite Dynamics, Christine Wilson, RN
  • April 17, 2009: Larry Rutter interviews U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps
  • April 15, 2009: "Like Water for Chocolate" is the theme for this years annual fundraiser for Enhancement, Inc. Executive Director Shoosh Crotzer describes the event
  • April 15, 2009: Economic Vitality Corporation CEO Michael Manchak provides an overview of the economic heath of San Luis Obispo County
  • April 15, 2009: An overview of the Earth Day Wine and Food Festival is provided by Executive Director Kris O'Connor.
  • April 8, 2009: Find out more about FunRide and Carsharing, the green way to drive, with executive director Bruce Severnson.
  • April 8, 2009: Mother's for Peace spokespersons Liz Apfelberg and Evie Justison bring us up to date with their national efforts.
  • March 25, 2009: Righting the Mother Tongue with author, David Wolman
  • March 25, 2009: Grant writer and former network program executive, Jonathan O'Brien's latest work, Right Before You Write, is a guide for key planning strategies to use before you begin writing
  • March 18, 2009: Architect Deborah Berke talks about her 35-years of work. Architecture that is appropriate to its purpose, be it functionally, contextually or aesthetically. She's recently collaborated with author Tracy Myers who partitions and analyzes just over 20 of Berke's completed projects in the book simply titled Deborah Berke.
  • March 18, 2009: One of America's leading neuroscientists, Dr. Gary Small explores how technology's unstoppable march forward has altered the way young minds develop, function and interpret information. His latest work is iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind
  • March 11, 2009: Professor of rhetoric and communication, Jason Del Gandio, calls on his fellow radicals to recognize the importance of effective communication in his new book, Rhetoric for Radicals.
  • March 11, 2009: Award winning psychiatrist Nanette Gartrell takes a look at why even the most powerful, accomplished and successful women find it difficult to say no in her latest book, My Answer is No - If That's Okay with You.
  • February 25, 2009: Author, philosopher, and spiritualist Guy Finley discusses his new book The Essential Laws of Fearless Living
  • February 25, 2009: Information on the SLO Car Share program
  • February 25, 2009: David Wiseman and Rochelle Becker gives an update from the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility
  • February 18, 2009: Kelrik Productions of the Central Coast stage a benefit for the Animal Shelter. Dog Music and the Believe Season opens next week
  • February 18, 2009: Vermeer's Family Secrets: Genius, Discovery and the Unknown Apprentice by Benjamin Binstock
  • February 18, 2009: The Women's Community Center, the County Commission on the Status of Women, and the Women's Business Network collaborate to produce a day long seminar on financial literacy for women.
  • February 11, 2009: One of the country's leading authorities on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, Harold Holtzer, joins the program to discuss the re-release of the book, Lincoln as Others Knew Him. Holtzer is the co-chair of the Lincoln bi-centennial committee.
  • February 11, 2009: PCPA Theaterfest is staging a lavish production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
  • January 28, 2009: Pharmacist Dana Nelson talks about the Central Coast Healthcare Alliance forum dedicated to the topic of stress
  • January 28, 2009: Psychologist Lisa Medoff has developed a series of helpful guides titled, Stressed Out Students.
  • January 28, 2009: County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Julian Crocker, discusses future educational funding
  • January 21, 2009: Representatives for the San Luis Obispo libraries, Horace Morana and Margaret Kensigner-Klopfer, discuss the value of county services.
  • January 21, 2009: Professor and futurist William Halal reveals the passion for his work in the book, Technology's Promise: Expert Knowledge on the Coming Transformation of Society.
  • January 14, 2009: The impact pioneering scientist Joseph Priestly had on the American Revolution is frequently overlooked, but it serves as one vital part of author Steven Johnson's far ranging book: The Invention of Air.

Keeping It Fresh

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  • July 7, 2010: A visit to the Morro Bay Oyster company on Morro Bay's Embarcadero.
  • June 2, 2010: A visit to the Templeton Farmer's Market
  • May 5, 2010: The First Crush Winemakers Siminar.
  • April 7, 2010: A look at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival at Santa Margarita Ranch
  • March 3, 2010: A Historic perspective of Farmer's Markets, with regards to the current San Luis Obispo Thursday Night farmers market controversy
  • February 3, 2010: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers. A discussion of sustainable vineyard management at Wolff Vineyards
  • January 6, 2010: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers, highlights from four local restaurants during SLO Restaurant Month
  • December 5, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • November 4, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers - Pepper Creek Farms exotic pumkins, and a visit to "Fig, Good Food"
  • October 7, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers - A Farmer's Market Seasonal Survey, and information on Edible SLO.
  • September 2, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • August 5, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers - A look at the upcoming Pallet to Palate events
  • July 1, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers - A Farmer's Market survey, and making jam with seasonal fruit
  • June 3, 2009: Today, a visit to the Avila Beach Farmer's Market
  • May 6, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • April 1, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • March 4, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • February 4, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers
  • January 7, 2009: Keepin' it Fresh with host Charles Myers

The Reluctant Therapist

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  • July 7, 2010: Gossip: Have you heard the latest about The Reluctant Therapist? This month she discusses gossip. Don't miss out, she might be talking about you!
  • June 2, 2010: The Trap Questions: When it comes to advice about personal matters, some things are better left unsaid -- until today -- The Reluctant Therapist has her say about marriage and family questions frequently asked, and rarely answered honestly.
  • May 5, 2010: Legacy: Host Elizabeth Barrett discusses the circle of life and how we can ensure that, in the end, our lives are about more than what we've consumed.
  • April 7, 2010: Advice to my Daughters: After years spent devoted to parenting, The Reluctant Therapist wonders if she wishes the same life for her daughters.
  • March 3, 2010: Nurturing Creativity: Out of the box thinking is essential to the development of children, and the future of our nation. The Reluctant Therapist takes a look at how we are meeting these needs in the face of the fiscal challenges threatening education.
  • February 3, 2010: The helping professionals have lost their way. The Reluctant Therapist discusses how Marriage and Family Therapists can begin to offer hope and guidance to an ailing culture before we all become emotionally robotic.
  • January 6, 2010: Change: Host Elizabeth Barrett addresses our reactions to change, and the challenges associated when facing the unknown
  • December 2, 2009: In keeping with the holiday spirit, The Reluctant Therapist discusses the role of conflict and its place in our closest, yet most complicated relationships
  • October 7, 2009: The Reluctant Therapist talks about the modern family, and wonders if we define ourselves by what we see on television, or if how we live creates TV?
  • September 2, 2009: The Next Greatest Generation: This show is about the millennials. In spite of our effort to raise them, they've not only managed to survive, but they'll actually thrive. They are here, and ready to take on the world.
  • August 5, 2009: You may know a lot of people - but do you really have any friends? The Reluctant Therapist explores the true nature of friendship and how we can improve our own.
  • July 1, 2009: We all long for it. The fortunate already have it. Will you know if you find it? The Reluctant Therapist talks about finding "The One"
  • June 3, 2009: A Celebration of Fathers: Today we explore the importance of Dads in our culture.
  • May 6, 2009: In honor of Mother's Day, host Elizabeth Barrett discusses The Role of Moms.
  • April 1, 2009: Most of us know how to talk, but very few of us know what it takes to have a real conversation. Host Elizabeth Barrett explores the differences.
  • March 4, 2009: Social Networking online - once the domain of the younger generation- is quickly spreading through all demographics - according to Facebook the number one networking site, their fastest growing group of users are 55 and older! The Reluctant Therapist explores why it's so fun to connect with each other through cyber space when we can just pick up the cell phone!
  • February 4, 2009: Why Love Matters, and how to make it last.
  • January 7, 2009: Elizabeth Barrett discusses the importance of Rites of Passage in preparing our children for the future, and passing along our cultural values.

Second Monday at 4:00

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  • June 14, 2010: The Tribune newspaper has been a major institution on the central coast since the late 1930s, and remains a vital part of our community. Host Larry Rutter meets with executive editor Sandra Duerr for a live, call-in program.
  • May 10, 2010: Interim president of Cuesta College, Gil Stork, joins host Larry Rutter this week. They'll talk about the effect of the state's financial problems on the college, the Title IX investigation and other challenges facing the community college.
  • April 12, 2010: The topics range from the current condition and future prospects for the Central Coast economy, to the vitality of downtown SLO and everything in between. The live in the studio guest this time is Dave Garth of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
  • March 8 , 2010: Host Larry Rutter interviews Katie Lichtig, the new City Manager of San Luis Obispo.

Take Two: The Movie Show

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  • July 19, 2010: A potpourri of topics, including a journey into the Take Two mailbag, commentary on new methods of film distribution, and a look at the summer movie season.
  • June 28, 2010: Musical Selections from actors that probably should not have attempted a singing career. Clips include William Shatner's take on "Mr. Tambourine Man", and Andy Griffith's rendition of "House of the Rising Sun"
  • June 14, 2010: A look at filmmaker Roger Corman
  • June 7, 2010: Remembering Dennis Hopper
  • May 3, 2010: A look at the life of Lynn Redgrave, and a discussion of upcoming "pre-summer" films
  • April 12, 2010: The third and final installment of our tribute to Humphrey Bogart
  • April 5, 2010: Part two of Take Two's salute to Humphrey Bogart
  • March 29, 2010: Part one of Take Two's salute to Humphrey Bogart
  • February 1, 2010: Ladies Night A look back at the life of actress Jean Simmons, and a discussion of director Katherine Bigelow's films, inluding The Hurt Locker.
  • January 25, 2010: Anything Goes Jim and Bob take your phone calls, discuss the upcoming Oscar nominations, as well as The Academy's decision to expand the number of Best Picture nominated films to 10.
  • January 11, 2010: A look at the current offering of films in theaters, and an extended review / discussion of the current blockbuster, Avatar
  • December 14, 2009: The annual Christmas program, where Jim and Bob are your "Cinema Santas", offering gift suggestions for your movie-loving friends and loved ones.
  • December 7, 2009: Remembering British actor Edward Woodward with a look back at his most famous roles in Breaker Morant, and The Wicker Man. Also, we open up Take Two Mailbag.
  • November 16, 2009: A continuation of the discussion on new movie distribution practices, plus a new feature -- we open up the Take Two Mailbag! Comments are encouraged at movies@kcbx.org
  • November 9, 2009: A look at 3 movies coming out this month; The Messenger, The Yes Men Fix the World, and Collapse. Also a discussion of new trends in film distribution.
  • November 2, 2009: Horror Movies, a look back at some classics and a discussion of what's happened to the genre.
  • September 12, 2009: Part two of our series on cinematic hit men!
  • September 5, 2009: Part one of a two part series on the topic of on screen hit men!
  • August 31, 2009: We can't believe these movies got made... but are glad they did!
  • August 24, 2009: Anything Goes Jim and Bob take your phone calls, and discuss the films from the summer of 2009
  • August 3, 2009: Jim and Bob talk about films from the summer of 2009 including some "Summer Sleeper Films", and take phone calls on a wide variety of cinematic topics.
  • July 27, 2009: Bob and Jim take a look at films about tough times, focusing on the great depression including "The Grapes of Wrath".
  • July 13, 2009: Take 4 Jim and Bob each pick four notable films, play excerpts and discuss.
  • June 29, 2009: The conclusion of Take Two's salute to David Lean
  • June 22, 2009: Part one in a series of programs on filmmaker David Lean
  • June 8, 2009: A tribute to the work of David Carradine, and a look at other members of this famous family of actors.
  • June 1, 2009: A look at upcoming summer theatrical and DVD releases, plus a discussion on the changing movie-viewing experience and technology. Are more people bypassing the local cinema in favor viewing films in their home theaters?
  • May 4, 2009: A look at the work of Maurice Jarre, composer of dozens of film scores, including Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and A Passage to India.
  • April 27, 2009: The fourth and final hour devoted to director Stanley Kubrick. Tonight's discussion includes: The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut
  • April 20, 2009: Take Two salutes director Stanley Kubrick (Part 3)
  • April 13, 2009: Take Two salutes director Stanley Kubrick (Part 2)
  • April 6, 2009: Take Two salutes director Stanley Kubrick (Part 1)
  • March 2, 2009: Jim and Bob talk with Wendy Eidson, executive director of the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. They spend the second half of the program discussing the work of Malcolm McDowell, recipient of this year's King Vidor award, at the SLO International Film Festival.
  • February 23, 2009: Jim and Bob salute actor Mickey Rourke
  • February 2, 2009: A look at the nominees for the 2008 Academy Awards.
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