Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchReflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy in the Age of Trump
In his second term as president, Donald Trump has dismantled programs that promote equality, fired Black officials from high ranking positions, and h…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
When Smoke Gets in Your Wine
Buttery notes. Hints of cherry. A wisp of chocolate. All are desirable tastes in wine. But what happens when the grapes have been exposed to wildfire…
2 months ago
How to Be a 'Super Ager' With Dr. Eric Topol
Cardiologist and genetic researcher Dr. Eric Topol wrote the book on “Super Agers,” distilling everything that modern medicine can teach us about boo…
2 months ago
Concerns Over ICE Training and Tactics Reach Boiling Point
An ICE officer’s fatal shooting of Renee Macklin Good last week in Minneapolis—and the Trump administration’s response — have stirred both outrage an…
2 months ago
How Trump Redefined the Power of the Presidency One Year Into Second Term
President Donald Trump has redefined the authority of the American presidency. In a recent interview with the New York Times, he said he is constrain…
2 months ago
How Are You Handling Increased Health Insurance Premiums?
Californians have until January 31 to sign up for health insurance provided by Covered California, the state’s Obamacare plan. Because Congress let h…
2 months ago
New California IVF Law Dramatically Expands Access
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, can cost upwards of $20,000 in California — for one cycle. For that reason, it’s put financial strain on many Califor…
2 months ago
Author Mo Willems on Inspiring Young Readers Through Interactive Stories
You may know Mo Willems from his books about “The Pigeon” – who asks, pleads, even demands to do things like drive a school bus. Or from unlikely bes…
2 months ago
As Sea Levels Rise, What Will It Take to Protect the Bay Area From Flooding?
Marin Country rang in the New Year with the worst flooding in decades. Heavy storms combined with king tides turned parts of Highway 101 into lakes, …
2 months ago
RFK's Vaccine and Dietary Directives and the Future of Public Health
Americans are getting their clearest picture yet of how thoroughly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is remaking federal public health policy. In a move that’s d…
2 months ago