On Forum this morning at 9:30 a.m.: North Korea Willing to Denuclearize if its Security Guaranteed
KQED Public Radio Highlights
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A new series that explores the political intersection of California and the nation. Each week hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos are joined with a new special guest.
A podcast about the unexplored San Francisco Bay Area. Each week we take a deep dive into the mysteries that make this area quirky, delightful and, at times, dysfunctional.
All Things Considered
Bachelor Nation
NPR's Linda Holmes chats with Amy Kaufman, who covers film and pop culture for the Los Angeles Times, about her new book “Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure.” Kaufman, who was once banned from attending ABC Bachelor show events, has interviewed dozens of producers and contestants to uncover all the mind games and alcohol involved in the making of “The Bachelor.”
BBC World Service
A one-hour radio program that provides international news, analysis and information in English and 42 other languages. Their global network of correspondents provide impartial news and reports on location.
Radio Specials
Enemy of the State: How the Media Are Evolving in a Fact-Free Environment
Less than a month into his presidency, Donald Trump tweeted that the “fake news media is not my enemy. It is the enemy of the American people.” How does this rhetoric change the public’s trust in the media and the role journalism plays in a democratic society at a time when social media has changed the way we receive information? With misinformation and partisan content influencing public opinion, journalism is reimagining its role in what has become a fact-free, post-truth environment, and finding ways to adapt in this current environment while continuing to inform an increasingly divided audience.
Morning Edition
American Steel
President Trump has proposed imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum. It's supposed to help American businesses, but one factory in Michigan relies on uniquely made steel from Europe and China. Workers there largely voted for Trump, but they're worried that a steel tariff could force their plant to close down.
Forum
North Korea Willing to Denuclearize if its Security Guaranteed
North Korea is willing to enter talks about relinquishing nuclear weapons with the United States, South Korean officials said Tuesday. Pyongyang will reportedly discuss disarmament in exchange for security assurances and suspend missile and nuclear tests while negotiations take place. We'll discuss the prospects for a negotiated peace on the Korean peninsula.
Forum
Election 2018: Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox
Southern California businessman John Cox wants to be California’s next governor. The Republican joins Forum to talk about his vision for the state, his efforts for more transparent campaign financing and why he says he's the only true conservative running for the state's top seat.
Forum
North Bay Fires Expose Serious Faults with Sonoma County, State Alert Systems
As fires consumed the North Bay last fall, it became clear that California’s emergency response system was ill-equipped to handle calamities of such magnitude. The California Office of Emergency Services released a report stating that Sonoma County’s technical alert systems were poorly coordinated and lacked “situational awareness.” KQED has conducted a five-month-long investigation into what caused the muddled communication and delayed evacuations. We’ll discuss KQED’s findings, shortcomings of current disaster response protocol and potential solutions.
Here & Now
China’s People’s Congress
China's annual National People's Congress is underway in Beijing. There's been much talk about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Xi Jinping to stay in power indefinitely. Here & Now looks at some of the other agenda items before the People's Congress.
The Takeaway
International Women’s Day
Thursday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day marked by the United Nations to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Ahead of IWD, The Takeaway talks with the head of the U.N. Women’s organization, executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, about the plight of rural women around the world, and the executive director’s work with Rohingya women.
Fresh Air
Barry Crimmins
Fresh Air remembers comic and comedy club founder Barry Crimmins. He died last week at the age of 64. Crimmins was sexually abused as a child, and became an activist trying to stop pedophiles operating on the internet. The show listens back to a 2015 interview with Crimmins and his friend, comic Bobcat Goldthwait, who directed a documentary about Crimmins.
The World
Each weekday, host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories in an hour of radio that reminds us just how small our planet really is.
PBS NewsHour
The PBS NewsHour is an hour-long evening news broadcast, hosted by Judy Woodruff which offers news updates, analysis, live studio interviews, discussions...
Marketplace
Reviewing the Regulators
Federal regulations can take months or years for government agencies to write. But last year, 15 of them were erased permanently with a tool called the Congressional Review Act. Who is ultimately in charge of making the rules we live by?
All Things Considered
Since its debut in 1971, this afternoon radio newsmagazine has delivered in-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. All Things Considered is one of the most popular programs in America. Every weekday, the program present two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features. A one-hour edition of the program is produced on the weekend.
Political Breakdown
Grab Your Wallet
It’s a list that no company wants to end up on: Grab Your Wallet started as a boycott of Trump products. But now its founder Shannon Coulter hopes to steer business away from corporations that sell guns and work with the NRA. Join hosts Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer in a conversation with Coulter.
Fresh Air
Barry Crimmins
Fresh Air remembers comic and comedy club founder Barry Crimmins. He died last week at the age of 64. Crimmins was sexually abused as a child, and became an activist trying to stop pedophiles operating on the internet. The show listens back to a 2015 interview with Crimmins and his friend, comic Bobcat Goldthwait, who directed a documentary about Crimmins.
Radio Specials
Swipe Left: Dating Apps Are Killing Romance
Every day millions of people turn to dating apps to find love. To date, more than 49 million Americans have given digital dating a try, and the companies facilitating these matches are raking in billions. But are dating apps really designed to promote long-lasting romance? Apps like Tinder and Bumble make finding a date as easy as swiping right, while digital platforms like Match.com and OkCupid use specialized algorithms to help users find the perfect partner, regardless of age or personal preferences. But some argue that online dating is rife with sexism, racism and misogyny, and that dating apps ultimately create a culture that prioritizes sex over committed and lasting love. After all, why settle on one match when there may be someone better just a swipe away?
BBC World Service
A one-hour radio program that provides international news, analysis and information in English and 42 other languages. Their global network of correspondents provide impartial news and reports on location.
Forum
KQED's live call-in program presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment, and the arts.
1A with Joshua Johnson
A Pitch For Getting Girls In The Game
For thousands of female athletes whose sport of choice is baseball, there are few professional options. There is a national women's team, and a handful of women have competed at the minor league level. But a female player in Major League Baseball remains the stuff of Hollywood fantasy. But that won't be true for much longer, if some very vocal activists have anything to do with it. Baseball For All is a non-profit that encourages girls to participate in America's favorite pastime and "empowers girls to break stereotypes, be themselves, and to follow their dreams." The cause they champion is part of a growing movement to even the playing field -- literally -- when it comes to baseball. 1A talks about how women have been systematically shut out of the game, the efforts to address discrimination against female baseball players and why softball isn't baseball.
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