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10am: Body Music and at 10:30am: Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger at 10:30am

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:00:00 PST

At 10am: Body Music -- The first International Body Music Festival opens today in San Francisco. We'll be joined by several musicians using their chests, feet, voices and the rest of their bodies to create percussive music including beat boxing, ham bone and traditional Balinese chants. Guests include: Keith Terry, artistic director for the first annual International Body Music Festival; Brian Dyer, bass singer of the Slammin' All Body Band; Dewa Berata, director of Cudamani, an internationally touring Gamelan Ensemble, and guest artistic director of local Balinese group Gamelam Sekar Jaya; and Derique McGee, performs hambone locally. And at 10:30am: Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy PfluegerThe dramatic art deco legacy of San Francisco owes much to the architect Timothy Pflueger. For examples, look to the Castro Theater, Oakland's Paramount Theater and the San Francisco Stock Exchange. Journalist Therese Poletti joins Forum to discuss her recent book on Pflueger's Bay Area architecture, "Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger."

Bush Presidency Winds Down

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

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. In this hour, we look at the waning days of the Bush administration and consider his legacy. Guests include: Robert Scheer, editor in chief of "Truthdig," an online political magazine; Bill Whalen, research fellowat the Hoover Institution, former speechwriter for Governor Pete Wilson and political consultant to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Campbell and Richard Riordan; and Russell Riley, presidential scholar at the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Making Art and Culture Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:00 PST

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

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

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, Pakistan.

Story Corps Project

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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 and friends. We'll spend the hour listening to stories recorded on those journeys and talking to Dave Isay, founder of Story Corps.

Marketing in a Downtown

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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 increasingly and overprotective neurotic father.

Remembering Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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 motion picture.

Vitamins

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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 vitamins.

Radio Feedback

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia Shepard joins us to take listener questions and comments about NPR's news coverage.

Unemployment Blues

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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 duty get no respect? We discuss proposals to improve the jury system.

Toni Morrison

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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 Solomon" and "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988.

Building Obama's Cabinet

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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 in the mix and what these appointments mean for California.

Stem Cells - Breakthroughs and Restrictions

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

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 panel of local scientists about recent developments involving stem cells.

CSU Budget Crisis

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

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 Cal State educational system.

Palestine Inside Out / Breaking News

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

Palestinian scholar Saree Makdisi joins us to discuss his recent book, "Palestine Inside Out," a first-hand account of daily life for the Palestinian people. In the second half hour, we talk with veteran foreign correspondent Martin Fletcher about his 30 year career covering conflict zones around the world. Fletcher is the author "Breaking News."

U.S.-Iraqi Security Pact / Jerry Yang Steps Down

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

If Iraqi government officials approve the newest version of a U.S.-Iraqi security agreement, American combat forces would leave Iraqi cities, towns and villages by next July. All U.S. troops would be gone from the country by December 31, 2011. But Iraqi approval of the plan is anything but certain. We look at some of the challenges in the first half hour. In the second half hour, we discuss the resignation of Yahoo! founder Jerry Yang. Yang announced that he's stepping down this week after facing criticism for his handling of a proposed Microsoft takeover and partnership with Google. What does Yang's resignation mean for the Sunnyvale-based company?

Tony Curtis

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:00 PST

Acclaimed actor Tony Curtis joins us to discuss his new memoir, "American Prince," in which he describes his experiences during the golden age of Hollywood cinema. Curtis will appear at tonight's "A Tribute to Tony Curtis" at San Francisco's Castro Theatre.

Jonestown 30 Years Later

forum@kqed.org (KQED Public Radio) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Thirty years ago today more than 900 people -- many of them from the Bay Area -- died in a mass suicide at Jonestown. We reflect on memories and lessons from Jonestown with several survivors of the tragedy.