Fri, May 2, 2008 -- 10:00 AM 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. more
Fri, May 2, 2008 -- 9:00 AM 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. more
Thu, May 1, 2008 -- 10:00 AM 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." more
Thu, May 1, 2008 -- 9:00 AM 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. more
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 -- 10:00 AM SFIFF Honorees Errol Morris / Mike Leigh Honored last night with the San Francisco International Film Festival's Golden Gate Persistence of Vision Award, we talk with filmmaker Errol Morris about his latest film "Standard Operating Procedure." Morris' other films include "Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control," "The Thin Blue Line" and "The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the life of Robert S. McNamara." Then at 10:30, we talk to British director Mike Leigh about his career and his upcoming film, "Happy-Go-Lucky." Leigh is the recipient of the Founder's Directing Award at this year's San Francisco International Film Festival. His other films include "Topsy-Turvy," "Naked" and "Secrets and Lies." more
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Stephen Levy - Coping with the Economic Downturn Californians are getting hit from multiple directions: rising unemployment, plummeting home prices and higher costs for gas and food -- not to mention the estimated $20 billion state budget deficit. We open the phone lines to find out how listeners are coping with the latest economic developments. more
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Jack Kornfield Forum speaks with Marin based spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield about his forthcoming book, "The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology." Kornfield is the founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. His previous books include "A Path with a Heart" and "After the Ecstasy, the Laundry." more
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Voter Identification Laws / Cokie Roberts With just a week before the Indiana primary, the Supreme Court yesterday upheld Indiana's voter identification law requiring government issued photo identification for voting. Are there implications for California? In the second half-hour, Forum takes a look at American history through the eyes of some of its founding females with the help of Cokie Roberts and her new book, "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation." more
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Understanding Insomnia An estimated 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, yet insomnia remains one of the least understood of afflictions. We speak with author Gayle Greene about her new book "Insomniac," which explores the lives of the chronically sleep deprived and the current state of sleep science. Greene is currently a professor of literature and Women's Studies at Scripps College in Claremont and is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a lifelong insomniac. more
Mon, Apr 28, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Michael Gerson We talk to Michael Gerson, former speechwriter for President Bush, about his new book "Heroic Conservatism: Why Republicans Need To Embrace America's Ideals (And Why They Deserve To Fail If They Don't)." Gerson is currently a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. more
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