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Trumix.com listings available of KQED's Forum Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Ethan Canin Ethan Canin graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1991, but left medicine to pursue writing in 1998. He's now on the faculty of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Canin joins us to discuss his writing and his fourth novel, "America America." The book is a sweeping coming of age story and an examination of the American dream. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website PPIC report on the Delta The prospect of a peripheral canal to divert water around the Delta is being raised again in a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California. We look at the pros and cons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nelson Mandela at 90 Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon and former president of South Africa turns 90 today. We discuss his life and legacy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website California High School Dropout Rate According to new statistics from the California Department of Education, one of every four students drops out before finishing high school. We look at the reasons and some possible solutions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bruce Anderson -- "The Mendocino Papers" Very few small town weekly newspapers can boast of a national readership, but Mendocino County's Anderson Valley Advertiser has fans sprinkled across the country. We talk with Bruce Anderson, the paper's colorful and controversial editor and publisher about his new memoir, "The Mendocino Papers." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bank Solvency Banks and other financial institutions are being buffeted by bearish forecasts following the failure of IndyMac Bank and continued concerns about mortgage losses. We look at whether consumers should be worried about their money. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alameda County General Assistance Cuts Some Alameda County general assistance recipients are trying to stop a plan to cut welfare benefits after six months to those deemed employable. On July 15, both sides will make their respective cases in court. We discuss the issues. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Family-Owned Businesses Many of the most successful global corporations started out as family businesses -- but from sibling rivalries to succession dispute issues, these companies face numerous challenges. We examine the trials, tribulations and joys of the family business. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac / Sunscreen Under Scrutiny The nation's largest mortgage finance companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are in trouble. The companies' shares are plummeting and the stock market seems to be following suit. We discuss the latest developments in the first half hour. Then, a recent study by the Environmental Working Group raises questions about the safety and effectiveness of sunscreen. In the second half hour we talk to experts about the latest research on skin cancer prevention to find out how to stay safe in the sun ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Contemporary Chinese Art An exhibit on contemporary Chinese Art opens at San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art today. We talk with the curator and several artists about art in a rapidly changing China. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Iran Missile Test Iran test-fired nine long range missiles on Wednesday, drawing strong condemnation from the U.S. government. We look at the significance of the tests. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Herbert Gold We talk with novelist Herbert Gold whose new memoir, "Still Alive: A Temporary Condition" recalls his journey from Cleveland kid to San Francisco literary great. Gold's other books include "Fathers," "Birth of a Hero" and "Salt." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier The cost of building a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge would run between $25 and $50 million. That's according to a new report outlining five different possible designs for the proposed barrier. We take up the more than 70 year old discussion of how to prevent suicide from this historical icon. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Marwan Muasher A former Jordanian ambassador to Israel and the U.S., Marwan Muasher joins us to discuss his new book, "The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation." Muasher is currently senior vice president of external affairs for the World Bank. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Big Sur As wildfires continue to threaten Big Sur, we take a look at the rich history and culture of that coastal community. We also talk with residents about the impact the fire is having on their community. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mystery Writing We talk with Nadia Gordon and Sheldon Siegel, two local mystery writers with new books set in the Bay Area. Gordon is the author of the Sunny McCoskey mystery series set in the Napa Valley, including "Sharpshooter," "Death by the Glass" and most recently, "Murder Alfresco." Siegel is the author of "Judgment Day," sixth in his series of Mike Daley mysteries set in San Francisco. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website G8 Summit in Japan President Bush and other leaders of the Group of 8 industrialized nations are meeting in Japan this week to tackle problems like oil prices, the slowing global economy and climate change. We get an update on the G8. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paying for Fighting California Disasters -- Live from Sacramento Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a fee that would be added to homeowner insurance bills to pay for disasters in California. While costly wildfires rage, debate also rages in Sacramento over whether the fee should be levied. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Matthew Cate -- Live from Sacramento California's prisons face a host of challenges. They're at nearly double capacity, the Supreme Court has ordered the state to stop segregating prisoners by race, and a recent state watchdog report calls for California's juvenile inmates to be shuttered. We take up these and other issues with California's recently appointed secretary of corrections and rehabilitation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website After Bush In his new book "After Bush: The Case for Continuity in American Foreign Policy," author Timothy J. Lynch argues that George W. Bush's unpopular foreign policy will and should continue when the new president is elected. Lynch joins us to explain his argument. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website UC Service Employees Strike / Malalai Joya Service employees of the University of California have gone on a five day strike to demand wage increases despite a court injunction. We talk to both sides of the bargaining table in the first half hour. In the second half hour, we talk with Malalai Joya, the youngest person elected to Afghanistan's national parliament. Joya worked to press the case for democracy and women's rights, but was suspended for speaking out against the country's former leaders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Future of the Short Story The short story is a powerful and beloved medium -- but there are very few mainstream outlets that publish short fiction. We discuss the future of the short story with a panel of writers and editors. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alan Furst -- "Spies of Warsaw" The lives of aristocrats, soldiers, spies and lovers intertwine in pre-World War II Europe in Alan Furst's "Spies of Warsaw," his latest historical espionage novel. We rebroadcast a June conversation with Furst, whose other books include "Night Soldiers," "The Polish Officer" and "The Foreign Correspondent." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Steven Greenhouse American workers face looming challenges such as decreased wages, longer shifts and lack of health care, according to New York Times reporter Steven Greenhouse. We listen back to an April conversation with Greenhouse, whose new book is "The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The U.S. Economy Oil prices are at an all-time high, and Wall Street stocks have dropped nearly 20 percent since climbing to a record high in October. We talk about what's led to what some analysts are calling a bear market, and ask what the future holds for the economy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bishop Gene Robinson / Fireworks in Fire Season In the first half hour we talk with Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop about his book, "In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God." In the second half hour, we turn to fireworks celebrations that will happen for July 4th and those canceled because of fires -- and we ask our listeners for the best places in the Bay Area to watch public firework displays. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Views on Patriotism Patriotism has become a hot-button issue in this year's presidential election. A Pledge of Allegiance, a national anthem, a lapel pin -- what does patriotism mean to you? During this Fourth of July week, we discuss different views of patriotism. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Death Penalty A state commission says California's death penalty system is close to collapse. The state spends more than $100 million a year to administer the death penalty, but it has the biggest backload of cases in the nation -- and many are still waiting to be appointed attorneys for their appeal. We discuss the problems with the state's death penalty system and possible solutions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cocktail Renaissance Bartenders are emphasizing fresh ingredients and reviving forgotten favorites, while boutique distillers are gaining attention for locally produced vodka, gin and even absinthe. With San Francisco emerging as one of the epicenters of this trend, we discuss modern mixology. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website California Budget Stalemate July 1 is the constitutional deadline for the state to enact a spending plan, but lawmakers still can't agree on a budget. We find out what's causing the gridlock. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Supreme Court Wrap Up In addition to a dramatic gun control decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down the death penalty for child rape and allowed Guantanamo prisoners to challenge their detention in U.S. courts, among other rulings. We analyze the court's most recent session, which ended June 26. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Housing Market's Falling Prices A new study indicates Bay Area housing prices fell 22 percent in the past year. Is the worst over, or is there more to come? What effect does the declining real estate market have on the economy at large? We discuss those questions after an update on fires burning throughout California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website California's Climate Plan California air regulators yesterday released a draft plan to cut the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. We get responses to the proposal, which calls for the creation of a new emissions trading program and increased renewable-energy production. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Supreme Court Ruling on D.C. Handgun Ban Gun rights organizations file suit in San Francisco on Friday to challenge a gun control provision. It's one of several suits being filed across the nation the day after the Supreme Court struck down Washington D.C.'s ban on handguns. Forum discusses the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. James Gordon We talk with Dr. James Gordon, author of "Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven Stage Journey Out of Depression." A Harvard educated psychiatrist and director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington D.C., Dr. Gordon will discuss his holistic approach to treatment. Dr. Gordon is also a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Oakland Oakland's top non-elected official is resigning her post as city administrator after being accused of impeding a police investigation. Forum discusses the scandal, mayor Ron Dellums and the state of the city of Oakland. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Political Satire With less than five months to go before the presidential election, it's high season for political satire. We talk with several satirists about their art. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The VP Sweepstakes Presumptive presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama have both been mum about possible running mates. We'll discuss what they may be looking for -- and what they should watch out for -- in vice-presidential candidates. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mark Yudof Last week, Mark Yudof took over as president of the 10 campus University of California system after six years as chancellor of the University of Texas. We talk to him about the challenges facing higher education, and about his vision for the UC system. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summer Reading We open the phone lines to get listeners' recommendations for summer reading, from light beach reads to the latest political tomes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website FISA Senate Vote / Zimbabwe Update The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that gives immunity to telecoms from surveillance lawsuits. In the first half hour we discuss the bill, now on its way to the Senate. Then, Zimbabwe's opposition presidential candidate withdrew from Friday's run-off election, citing increased violence. In the second half hour we look at the latest developments in Zimbabwe. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website George Lakoff -- The Political Mind UC Berkeley linguist and Democratic Party adviser George Lakoff joins us for a conversation about his new book, "The Political Mind." Lakoff is the Richard and Rhoda Goldman distinguished professor of cognitive science and linguistics at UC Berkeley. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summer Camps On this first day of summer, Forum reminisces about summer camp. Did archery, smores and wedgies make you who you are today? We'll also check in on the new generation of summer camps -- can nano-technology and culinary themed camps offer an authentic camp experience? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Knees and Knee Surgery Tiger Woods revealed this week that he's been golfing with a torn ligament in his left knee, and that the injury is forcing him to sit out the remainder of the PGA season. We take a close look at knees -- including common injuries and their prevention -- and the impact of various sports on knee joints. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Investigation into Chauncey Bailey's Murder / Offshore Drilling A newly released police videotape reveals new information about the murder of Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey. In the first half hour we talk with reporters and others following the story. In the second half hour, we turn to the economic and environmental implications of offshore oil drilling. President Bush wants to lift the ban on offshore oil drilling, saying such a move would alleviate soaring gas prices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Salman Rushdie Author Salman Rushdie joins us for a discussion of his new book, "The Enchantress of Florence." Rushdie's 10th novel, the work is a romance-adventure fable set in 15th and 16th century Italy and India. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Race and Our Communities - Part One This month marks the 10th anniversary of the brutal murder of James Byrd Jr., who was dragged to his death in Jasper, Texas by white supremacists. Today, Forum begins a new series -- "Race and Our Communities." We talk with local activists who are using the Byrd case to generate a dialogue on race and racism in Northern California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mayor Gavin Newsom We welcome San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom for a discussion on a wide range of topics including gay marriage, the city budget, the board of supervisors election in November and his plans for the future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Muslim Women Entrepreneurs Forum talks with a group of local Muslim women who have started social or business ventures. We find out about their lives and careers -- and common misconceptions about their faith. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Gay Marriage Begins To wed or not to wed -- that's the question many couples face today as county registrars across the state issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We talk with gay and lesbian couples who are getting married -- and those who are not -- about the decision to wed. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Debra Winger Debra Winger says she likes the work of acting, but doesn't care much about the business. That led her to turn her back on Hollywood for a while. She joins us in the studio to discuss her new memoir, "Undiscovered." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The History of Marriage As California counties prepare to start issuing same-sex marriage licenses tomorrow, we look at the history and evolution of marriage in the United States. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mary Roach Scientist and author Mary Roach joins us for a humorous and historical look at how scientists study the physiology of sex. Her latest book is "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex." Roach is an East Bay based writer whose work has appeared in publications such as Salon, GQ, Vogue, Outside, National Geographic, New Scientist, Wired and the New York Times Magazine. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Guantanamo Supreme Court Decision / Billy Bragg The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that detainees held at Guantanamo Bay have the right to appeal to federal courts. We discuss the ruling in the first half hour. In the second half hour, we talk with singer-songwriter Billy Bragg. Described by the Times of London newspaper as "a national treasure," Bragg has been writing songs against injustice -- both political and romantic -- for more than two decades. He joins us to talk about his 11th album, "Mr. Love and Justice." He performed last ni ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Rabih Alameddine The title of Bay Area author Rabih Alameddine's latest novel "The Hakawati" means storyteller in Arabic. We welcome Alameddine for a conversation about his storytelling and about Lebanon. His other books include "Koolaids" and "I, the Divine." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lobbying and Politics Barack Obama and John McCain are both trying to distance themselves from the perception that they're beholden to lobbyists. We look at what the impact might be with lobbyists and their critics. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Chocolate From oompa-loompas sailing on a chocolate sea in Roald Dahl's children's book to sweet gifts for mother's day, chocolate is part of our imagination and our food culture. We take a close look at the cocoa bean and its progeny. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Presidio Development Project An important step in the move to develop the main post of the Presidio came with yesterday's release of an environmental impact statement. We examine the latest plans for San Francisco's historical landmark. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Superstition - Open Hour We present an open hour featuring listeners' comments on their personal and cultural experiences with superstitions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Psychology of Superstition In observance of Friday the 13th, Forum explores the world of superstition. Why do otherwise perfectly rational people knock on wood? And how do superstitious beliefs differ across cultures? We'll also hear about a new Superstition Obstacle Course opening today at the Exploratorium in San Francisco which includes mirrors to shatter, misfortune cookies and ladders to walk under. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Andrew Sean Greer We talk with Bay Area-based author Andrew Sean Greer whose recent book, "The Story of a Marriage" is set in the Sunset district of San Francisco in the 1950s. Greer's previous books include "The Confessions of Max Tivoli." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Proposition 13 -- 30 Years On Friday marked the 30th anniversary of California's Proposition 13, the landmark ballot initiative that capped property taxes. At a time of huge state budget deficits, people continue to debate the legacy of Prop. 13. The measure remains popular with voters. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Alan Furst -- "Spies of Warsaw" The lives of aristocrats, soldiers, spies and lovers intertwine in pre-World War II Europe in Alan Furst's "Spies of Warsaw" -- his latest historical espionage novel. Furst joins us for a conversation about the book. His other books include "Night Soldiers," "The Polish Officer" and "The Foreign Correspondent." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Declaration of Drought Governor Schwarzenegger has declared that California is in a drought. His executive order directs Californians to conserve, but also calls for the development of new water projects. We look at the fallout. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Contemporary Jewish Museum A new Contemporary Jewish Museum opens this Sunday in San Francisco. We talk with the building's internationally acclaimed architect about his design for the museum which includes a large blue cube resting on its side, and with the director and board chair about inaugural exhibits and the all-night opening party. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Transit Ridership Increases As gas prices continue to rise, more people are turning to public transit. However, due to funding shortfalls, agencies are struggling to accommodate all the new passengers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Underground America "Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives" features the oral histories of undocumented workers in the U.S. We talk to the editors of the new collection. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Democratic Nomination / California Election Results First, we look at developing news relating to the Democratic nomination for the Presidency of the United States. In the second half hour, we examine the results of Tuesday's statewide primary election. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nancy Snyderman The internet has made medical information widely available, making it tempting for people to self-diagnose. NBC chief medical editor Nancy Snyderman joins us to talk about how to find reliable health information, and she exposes some widespread medical myths. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Iraq War Update Forum discusses conditions on the ground and examines current U.S. policies and strategies in Iraq. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Democratic Nominations We take a look at developments in the contest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Third District California State Senate Race On the eve of the Tuesday's statewide primary election, we talk with the democratic candidates facing off for the District 3 State Senate seat, which includes Marin and parts of San Francisco and Sonoma counties. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Richard Haass Foreign policy expert Richard Haass discusses the rise of new international powers and the potential impact of world affairs on the presidential election. Haass is president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a non-partisan organization focusing on foreign policy issues. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Santa Cruz Wildfires With fire crews still fighting the Santa Cruz Summit Fire, we take a look at California's fire outlook for the summer and at the rebuilding progress following the Tahoe/Agora Fire of last year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Michael Ondaatje Michael Ondaatje -- We talk with Michael Ondaatje, author of five novels including "The English Patient" which captured the Booker Prize and was made into an Academy Award-winning film. His new work is "Divisadero." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Michael Ondaatje We talk with Michael Ondaatje, author of five novels including "The English Patient" which captured the Booker Prize and was made into an Academy Award-winning film. His new work is "Divisadero." This hour also features breaking coverage of the Santa Cruz fire. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Mary Tillman We speak with Mary Tillman, mother of NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan. Mary Tillman's new book is "Boots on the Ground by Dusk." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Oregon and Kentucky Primaries / The 11 Most Endangered Places With only three contests left in the primary season, we take a look at the results from Oregon and Kentucky in the first half hour. Then in the second half hour, we discuss why California's entire state park system and Moffett Field's Hangar One are on a list of the 11 most endangered places in the U.S. The list has just been released by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Future of Horseracing In its 75 year history, Bay Meadows was host to some of the biggest names in horse racing including the iconic Seabiscuit. We discuss the track's recent closure and the future of horseracing in the Bay Area and beyond. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nuclear Weapons and National Security Forum examines the threat posed by nuclear terrorism and what the U.S. government is doing to revamp its own nuclear program and reduce stockpiles around the world. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Arianna Huffington Conservative-turned-liberal author Arianna Huffington made headlines in recent weeks when she said presumptive GOP nominee John McCain told her he didn't vote for George Bush in 2000. It's a charge McCain denies. We get Huffington's take on the presidential race and on her new book, "Right is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America." Huffington is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Propositions F and G Next month, San Francisco residents will have a chance to vote on a redevelopment plan for the city's Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood. But there are two measures on the ballot, and proponents for each have vastly different views of how development should take place. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Nilaja Sun Nilaja Sun embodies a dazzling array of characters in her one-woman show, "No Child," at the Berkeley Repertory Theater. We talk with Sun about her show, which chronicles the challenges and triumphs of teaching drama to low-income students in an era of arts funding cutbacks and No Child Left Behind. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paid Sick Leave, AB 2716 We talk about a bill making its way through the California legislature that would require businesses to provide paid sick leave to employees. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Robert Burton We speak with neurologist Robert Burton about his latest book, "On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You're Not" Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 9th District Senate Race As the June 3 State Primary approaches, we speak with the two Democratic candidates vying for the Senate District 9 spot. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website GI Bill A new GI Bill that recently passed both houses of Congress would expand education benefits for veterans who served at least three years in the military after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Opponents say that it would harm military retention. We look at the GI Bill, its history and future. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website New Developments in Space Exploration Mars landings. Supernova sightings. What's next? We take a look at recent interplanetary discoveries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Fareed Zakaria Newsweek International Editor Fareed Zakaria says that with the rise of China, Russia, Brazil and India, the world has moved on from anti-Americanism to post-Americanism. How should the next president adjust to this new reality? We talk to him about his new book, "The Post-American World." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Graduation Speeches With graduation season underway, Forum hears wisdom and advice from some local commencement speakers, as well as from our listeners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Marilyn and Reid Yalom Marilyn and Reid Yalom -- This prerecorded and never-before heard program features Marilyn Yalom, scholar and author of many books on gender issues, along with her son Reid Yalom. The two will discuss their collaborative effort in "The American Resting Place," a history of America as seen through its burial places. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Marilyn and Reid Yalom This prerecorded and never-before heard program features Marilyn Yalom, scholar and author of many books on gender issues, along with her son Reid Yalom. The two will discuss their collaborative effort in "The American Resting Place," a history of America as seen through its burial places. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Farm Bill Congress has passed a new $300 billion federal farm bill with a veto proof majority -- and it includes major new money for California agricultural initiatives. We talk with some of the stakeholders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Same-Sex Marriage We discuss the ramifications of Thursday's California Supreme Court ruling that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Poetry Out Loud We invite poets -- including Pulitzer Prize winners and a national poet laureate -- to read from some of their work and to discuss the state of poetry. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website California State Budget The governor yesterday revealed his plans for a $144.3 billion state budget. We discuss what the new budget has in store for health care, parks and education funding -- and why the governor is taking a gamble on the lottery. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Susan Griffin Berkeley-based author Susan Griffin joins us to talk about her latest book, "Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy," a personal narrative exploring the evolution of democracy in America. Griffin is an award-winning poet, writer and playwright. Her book "A Chorus of Stones" was a finalist for the National book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The West Virginia Primary / China Earthquake In the first half hour we analyze the results from Tuesday's primary in West Virginia, and discuss the implications for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. In the second half of the show we address how Northern California's large Chinese-American community is mourning over the death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in central China. We'll hear reaction from locals and find out how to help. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Let's Bhangra! / San Francisco International Arts Festival Popularized in part by films set in India like "Monsoon Wedding," the music and dance of bhangra has taken root in San Francisco. In the first half hour, we invite local bhangra practitioners to describe how the popular ancient dance form has influenced the local dance scene. This year's San Francisco International Arts Festival features a music and dance collaboration between China and the U.S., among dozens of other performances involving artists from around the world. In the second half ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Potrero Power Plant / East Bay Water Rationing San Francisco officials are considering a plan to replace an old polluting power plant near Potrero Hill with a $250 million cleaner one. As we discuss in the first half hour, the plan faces opposition from environmentalists who oppose building new facilities that burn fossil fuels. Then, April may not have been the cruelest month for East Bay residents -- but it was certainly the driest. With its reservoirs at below average levels, the East Bay Municipal Utility District is set to decide o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Psychology of Social Networking Psychologists have long studied social networks, and the growing popularity of sites like MySpace and Facebook provide fertile territory for research. Stanford University even has a class called "Psychology of Facebook." What do our online profiles say about us? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website California High Speed Rail In November, California voters will be asked to pass a $10 billion ballot measure to finance a high speed rail system between San Diego and Sacramento. We take a look at the proposal. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Donna Foote - Teach for America Journalist and author Donna Foote joins us for a conversation about her new book, "Relentless Pursuit: A Year in the Trenches with Teach for America." The book chronicles the experiences of four Teach for America recruits at Locke Senior High School in South Los Angeles. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Golden Gate Toll Hike / Distractions on the Road To begin our show, we discuss a proposed seven dollar Golden Gate Bridge toll. Then, beginning July 1 it will be illegal for teenagers driving in California to use a cell phone. Adults will have to use a hands-free device with their phones. We discuss distracted drivers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Childhood Obesity A new study suggests that people who become overweight during childhood may find it more difficult to lose the weight later in life, compared to those who get heavier as adults. We look at the news about fat cells. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Louise Erdrich - "Plague of Doves" We talk with Louise Erdrich, author of 12 novels including "Love Medicine," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her new novel "The Plague of Doves" is a complex mystery set near an Ojibwe reservation in rural North Dakota. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Indiana and North Carolina Primaries / Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rate Cut The race for the Democratic nomination just won't die. Last night's election results from Indiana and North Carolina appeared to strengthen Barack Obama, and weaken Hillary Clinton. We discuss the next steps with political insiders in the first half hour. In the second half hour, we examine a lawsuit filed this week by a coalition of health care providers to prevent the scheduled 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates from taking effect on July 1st. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website George Shultz and John Shoven Former U.S. secretary of state George Shultz and Stanford economics professor John Shoven join Forum to discuss their market-based prescription for health care and social security reform. Their new book is "Putting Our House in Order." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cyclone in Myanmar Myanmar officials have said that at least 22,000 people are dead and hundreds of thousands are homeless after a devastating storm hit Saturday. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs What sets the new generation of social entrepreneurs apart? We speak with a sustainable business consultant and three Bay Area entrepreneurs motivated by environmental concerns and social equity. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Healthcare and Privacy A recent security breach and release of information on over 6,000 UC San Francisco patients is rekindling concerns about the vulnerability of medical data. We discuss the situation with a panel of experts. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website National Happiness Estimate About half of Americans report that they struggle to be healthy and happy, according to a major survey which purports to be the Dow Jones index of happiness and welfare. We talk with experts about the latest research on happiness. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The San Francisco Skyline City planners are proposing an increase in the number and size of high-rise buildings in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. We talk with San Francisco Chronicle urban design writer John King about the aesthetic, economic and environmental impacts of a changing skyline. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website President Jimmy Carter Former President Jimmy Carter has just written a book about his mother, known best as Miss Lillian. In this pre-recorded edition of Forum, host Michael Krasny talks with Carter about topics including his upbringing and his recent international diplomacy efforts. President Carter's new book is "A Remarkable Mother." His other books include "Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope" and "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Politics vs. Public Health at the EPA? A new study from the Government Accountability Office finds that White House policies have been blocking and delaying chemical reviews by the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the GAO's findings. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website SFIFF Honorees Errol Morris / Mike Leigh Honored l