Our weekly half-hour news interview. 419Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:46 GMThttp://www.kcbs.comnono2010 CBS Radioen-ushttp://cbssanfran.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/logo-kcbs02.pnghttp://www.kcbs.comkcbscomments@kcbs.com (KCBS)Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56305960KCBS anchors Jeff Bell and Jane McMillan speaking with David Johnson, FBI Special Agent in charge of the San Francisco Division, about civil rights and preventing terror attacks, how technology is helping interagency communication, crime risks in Silicon Valley and gang crime in Oakland.KCBSKCBS anchors Jeff Bell and Jane McMillan speaking with David Johnson, FBI Special Agent in charge of the San Francisco Division, about civil rights and preventing terror attacks, how technology is helping interagency communication, crime risks in Silicon Valley and gang crime in Oakland.1651no Mon, 13 May 2013 14:38:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56275284Professor Alan Weiner, Co-Director of the Center on International Conflict and Resolution at Stanford Law School, suggests that President Bashar al-Assad decided that his political survival was much more important than the well being of his country.KCBSProfessor Alan Weiner, Co-Director of the Center on International Conflict and Resolution at Stanford Law School, suggests that President Bashar al-Assad decided that his political survival was much more important than the well being of his country.1649no Mon, 06 May 2013 17:07:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56248727Giovanni Peri, a Professor at UC Davis, specializing in Labor Economics, Regional Economics and Economics of Migrations offers one view; Normal Matloff, a Professor at UC Davis specializing in Computer Science and formerly a professor of statistics at UC Davis, provides his own analysis on this controversial topic.KCBSGiovanni Peri, a Professor at UC Davis, specializing in Labor Economics, Regional Economics and Economics of Migrations offers one view; Normal Matloff, a Professor at UC Davis specializing in Computer Science and formerly a professor of statistics at UC Davis, provides his own analysis on this controversial topic.1680no Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:44:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223604Excitement continues to build on the high seas and along shore, as the clock ticks down to the 34th America's Cup match, beginning Sept. 7 on San Francisco Bay.KCBSExcitement continues to build on the high seas and along shore, as the clock ticks down to the 34th America's Cup match, beginning Sept. 7 on San Francisco Bay.1836no Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56223560When Oracle Team USA sails for the America's Cup on the Bay this summer, a proven winner will be the skipper. Jimmy Spithill spoke to KCBS about defending the title, plus how he got started in the sport in Australia, plus why he loves it so much.KCBSWhen Oracle Team USA sails for the America's Cup on the Bay this summer, a proven winner will be the skipper. Jimmy Spithill spoke to KCBS about defending the title, plus how he got started in the sport in Australia, plus why he loves it so much.1836no Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:50:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56162163Police Chief Greg Suhr is our guest on KCBS In Depth, discussing crime prevention in the city, which includes a new plan to get chronic drunks and drug abusers off the streets and into treatment programs.KCBSPolice Chief Greg Suhr is our guest on KCBS In Depth, discussing crime prevention in the city, which includes a new plan to get chronic drunks and drug abusers off the streets and into treatment programs.1665no Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:40:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#56006529It's not at all uncommon for Americans to burn the candle at both ends, as the saying goes. Plenty of overworked Americans look to their weekends and vacations simply to "catch up" on sleep. But, it turns out, there really is no such thing. Dr. Matthew Walker, a sleep researcher and Director of the UC Berkeley Sleep and Neuro-Imaging Laboratory joins us on KCBS' In Depth to explain how adequate sleep helps both brain and body recover from a stretch of deprivation, but that recovery only goes so far.KCBSIt's not at all uncommon for Americans to burn the candle at both ends, as the saying goes. Plenty of overworked Americans look to their weekends and vacations simply to "catch up" on sleep. But, it turns out, there really is no such thing. Dr. Matthew Walker, a sleep researcher and Director of the UC Berkeley Sleep and Neuro-Imaging Laboratory joins us on KCBS' In Depth to explain how adequate sleep helps both brain and body recover from a stretch of deprivation, but that recovery only goes so far.1679no Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:54:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55955535When it comes to fighting crime, all eyes in the Bay Area are on the city of Oakland and its multi-faceted effort called Operation Ceasefire. In this In Depth, KCBS gets another perspective on the push to stop the violence, from Alameda County's chief probation officer.KCBSWhen it comes to fighting crime, all eyes in the Bay Area are on the city of Oakland and its multi-faceted effort called Operation Ceasefire. In this In Depth, KCBS gets another perspective on the push to stop the violence, from Alameda County's chief probation officer.1671no Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:48:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55907800Get ready to do some health insurance shopping. California implements its health benefit exchange next year and it will be a game changer for both consumers and providers. After the heated debates in Washington over the federal Affordable Care Act, otherwise kn0wn as Obamacare, a new plan for the Golden State is ready. Peter Lee, executive director of the Covered California program, said the name is a reflection of what the program does: covers every citizen in the state with health insurance.KCBSGet ready to do some health insurance shopping. California implements its health benefit exchange next year and it will be a game changer for both consumers and providers. After the heated debates in Washington over the federal Affordable Care Act, otherwise kn0wn as Obamacare, a new plan for the Golden State is ready. Peter Lee, executive director of the Covered California program, said the name is a reflection of what the program does: covers every citizen in the state with health insurance.1677no Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:12:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55774481Technology is deeply engrained in our everyday lives, there's no doubt about that. And of course, with all that high-tech usage comes the risk of attack from equally high-tech criminals.KCBSTechnology is deeply engrained in our everyday lives, there's no doubt about that. And of course, with all that high-tech usage comes the risk of attack from equally high-tech criminals.1669no Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:28:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55715585Willie Brown, the politician who prides himself on his movie knowledge, weighs in on his favorite flicks, Academy Awards predictions, graphic violence in the movies, and the element of surprise - or lack thereof - in some recent blockbusters, during his KCBS In Depth interview with our Entertainment Reporter, Jan Wahl.KCBSWillie Brown, the politician who prides himself on his movie knowledge, weighs in on his favorite flicks, Academy Awards predictions, graphic violence in the movies, and the element of surprise - or lack thereof - in some recent blockbusters, during his KCBS In Depth interview with our Entertainment Reporter, Jan Wahl.1665no Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:51:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55693633Don't put the final nail in the newspaper coffin just yet. The new Dean of UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism is the latest guest on KCBS' In Depth, saying the sky is the limit for those getting into the news business.KCBSDon't put the final nail in the newspaper coffin just yet. The new Dean of UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism is the latest guest on KCBS' In Depth, saying the sky is the limit for those getting into the news business.1680no Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:13:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55655390Because the issues that drive a person to homelessness are varied and many, so are the solutions needed to re-house them. The nonprofit Project Homeless Connect is not only connecting the City's homeless with these much-needed services, but has becoming the starting point for those searching for loved ones, as well. Project Homeless Connect Executive Director, Kara Zordel, joins KCBS for In Depth.KCBSBecause the issues that drive a person to homelessness are varied and many, so are the solutions needed to re-house them. The nonprofit Project Homeless Connect is not only connecting the City's homeless with these much-needed services, but has becoming the starting point for those searching for loved ones, as well. Project Homeless Connect Executive Director, Kara Zordel, joins KCBS for In Depth.2376no Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:26:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55543370The man who helped guide the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories thinks the team is primed to bring home yet another Lombardi trophy. Carmen Policy, who was at the helm during the Niners' glory days, was a guest on KCBS' most recent In Depth, reminiscing about the team's winning years, and pondering whether the streak can resume.KCBSThe man who helped guide the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories thinks the team is primed to bring home yet another Lombardi trophy. Carmen Policy, who was at the helm during the Niners' glory days, was a guest on KCBS' most recent In Depth, reminiscing about the team's winning years, and pondering whether the streak can resume.1663no Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:45:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55485470KCBS In Depth - UCSF Chancellor Dr. Susan Desmond Hellman discusses her take on the future of American health care.KCBSKCBS In Depth - UCSF Chancellor Dr. Susan Desmond Hellman discusses her take on the future of American health care.2358no Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55464793The announcement earlier this month that no players had been selected by baseball writers for induction next summer in the Hall of Fame ensures a complicated issue will be discussed for at least another year. For only the eighth time since voting began in 1936, the voting membership did not elect anyone to Cooperstown. Bay Area sports writers Carl Steward of the Oakland Tribune and Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News, who each have a ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, explain how they each arrived at their voting decisions.KCBSThe announcement earlier this month that no players had been selected by baseball writers for induction next summer in the Hall of Fame ensures a complicated issue will be discussed for at least another year. For only the eighth time since voting began in 1936, the voting membership did not elect anyone to Cooperstown. Bay Area sports writers Carl Steward of the Oakland Tribune and Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News, who each have a ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, explain how they each arrived at their voting decisions.1672no Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:29:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55445226Without a doubt, the big political story of 2012 was the reelection of Pres. Obama. Considering the victory of a White House incumbent, political pundits are now left to answer the question: what, if anything, will be different in Washington in 2013? Bill Whalen, Hoover Institution Research Fellow specializing in current events and political trends with an emphasis on California politics, and a consultant to Republican politicians and policy makers, weighs in on how Pres. Obama defied the critics and won an historic second term amid some struggles, and what lawmakers and constituents should expect to happen on Capitol Hill.KCBSWithout a doubt, the big political story of 2012 was the reelection of Pres. Obama. Considering the victory of a White House incumbent, political pundits are now left to answer the question: what, if anything, will be different in Washington in 2013? Bill Whalen, Hoover Institution Research Fellow specializing in current events and political trends with an emphasis on California politics, and a consultant to Republican politicians and policy makers, weighs in on how Pres. Obama defied the critics and won an historic second term amid some struggles, and what lawmakers and constituents should expect to happen on Capitol Hill.1675no Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:47:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55432475Can the Giants win the World Series again? Romo says yes. With so many of the playoff roster players returning, combined with the chemistry in the clubhouse, the way the team was able to cling together and play for each other, playing for the same cause, the same reasons and essentially pulling on the same rope at the same time this past season, he thinks the team definitely has a shot at more World Series glory.KCBSCan the Giants win the World Series again? Romo says yes. With so many of the playoff roster players returning, combined with the chemistry in the clubhouse, the way the team was able to cling together and play for each other, playing for the same cause, the same reasons and essentially pulling on the same rope at the same time this past season, he thinks the team definitely has a shot at more World Series glory.1678no Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:16:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55401064As the investigation into the mass killing of nearly two dozen children in their Connecticut elementary school progresses, all kinds of information will be uncovered. But, American will likely always be left to grapple with the "why" and "how" of it all: why did it happen and how can we prevent it from happening again? It's human nature to try to make sense of the senseless. On a special, two-part edition of KCBS In Depth, we hear from Dr. Peter Barglow, Clinical Profess of Psychiatry and Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, as well as KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow, who weighs in on the politics of gun control in America.KCBSAs the investigation into the mass killing of nearly two dozen children in their Connecticut elementary school progresses, all kinds of information will be uncovered. But, American will likely always be left to grapple with the "why" and "how" of it all: why did it happen and how can we prevent it from happening again? It's human nature to try to make sense of the senseless. On a special, two-part edition of KCBS In Depth, we hear from Dr. Peter Barglow, Clinical Profess of Psychiatry and Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, as well as KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow, who weighs in on the politics of gun control in America.1659no Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:56:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55373765Compared to the thousands of years of Egyptian civilization, its fledgling democracy is a mere speck on the nation's timeline - so far. Experts and citizens alike are worried the current upheaval so early in its inception could damage the political progress in Egypt for years to come. We hear from Middle East expert Larry Diamond and Egyptian-born SF State professor Dina Ibrahim.KCBSCompared to the thousands of years of Egyptian civilization, its fledgling democracy is a mere speck on the nation's timeline - so far. Experts and citizens alike are worried the current upheaval so early in its inception could damage the political progress in Egypt for years to come. We hear from Middle East expert Larry Diamond and Egyptian-born SF State professor Dina Ibrahim.1676no Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:06:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55354284The off-season goal of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants is simple. “We’re going to try to keep the team together as much as possible,” Giants CEO and President Larry Baer said in a half hour interview on KCBS In Depth, “and fashion a team that can take a good shot at defending the championship."KCBSThe off-season goal of the World Series champion San Francisco Giants is simple. “We’re going to try to keep the team together as much as possible,” Giants CEO and President Larry Baer said in a half hour interview on KCBS In Depth, “and fashion a team that can take a good shot at defending the championship."1938no Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:17:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55342660While the Golden State Warriors are on a full court press to build their new arena near the Bay Bridge - specifically, at Piers 30 - 32 - the San Francisco Giants are quietly pursuing their own waterfront development plan.KCBSWhile the Golden State Warriors are on a full court press to build their new arena near the Bay Bridge - specifically, at Piers 30 - 32 - the San Francisco Giants are quietly pursuing their own waterfront development plan.1938no Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:51:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55291078During this busiest of travel seasons, KCBS gets some inside info from the director of the Bay Area's largest airport.KCBSDuring this busiest of travel seasons, KCBS gets some inside info from the director of the Bay Area's largest airport.1673no Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:34:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55258009Last week marked the first post-election meeting between Pres. Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the Fiscal Cliff, and its outcome was described by participants as constructive. But, is that indicative of a looming deal - or are we still on the edge of the cliff?KCBSLast week marked the first post-election meeting between Pres. Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the Fiscal Cliff, and its outcome was described by participants as constructive. But, is that indicative of a looming deal - or are we still on the edge of the cliff?1653no Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:33:00 GMThttp://play.it/Podcast#55249982When a job is big but resources are shrinking, it's all about prioritizing - and that's something the police chief of the Bay Area's largest city knows all too well.KCBSWhen a job is big but resources are shrinking, it's all about prioritizing - and that's something the police chief of the Bay Area's largest city knows all too well.1679no