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How Black Californians Experience the Healthcare System — and Want to See It Improve Nov 10, 2022

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Nearly one in three Black Californians has received inadequate treatment for pain or otherwise been unfairly treated by a health care provider because of their race or ethnicity. That’s according to a new study from the California Health Care Foundation, which also found that 26 percent of Black Californians have at least once decided not to seek medical care because they expected disrespect or unjust treatment. When it comes to addressing the problem, 80 percent of those surveyed said it is important to increase the number of Black healthcare workers and Black-led, community-based clinics. We’ll talk about how the health care system could better serve its Black patients and hear your experiences.

- Listening to Black Californians

- California lacks Black doctors. Here’s how the state can add more

Guests:

Katherine Haynes, senior program officer, California Health Care Foundation (CHCF).

Wynton Sims, third year medical student, UCSF.

Dr. Kim Rhoads, founder, Umoja Health; associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics and associate director, Community Engagement, UCSF School of Medicine.

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‘Bravo Company’ Explores the Aftermath of the War on Terror on Veterans Nov 10, 2022

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Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Kesling’s new book, “Bravo Company,” tells the story of one Army regiment’s deployment to Afghanistan and their struggles on their return home. Bravo Company was a group of paratroopers who experienced a large number of deaths, lost limbs and other injuries while serving in 2009 and 2010. Kesling, who served in combat zones as a Marine in Iraq Afghanistan, explores veterans’ complicated experiences with deployments, combat, and healing. As we approach Veteran’s Day, we discuss the harsh realities and aftermath of the War On Terror and what it means to serve your country.

Guests:

Ben Kesling, Midwest correspondent, Wall Street Journal; author, "Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and its Aftermath"

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Mayors, Millionaire Taxes and Many Many Measures: Bay Area Election Results Nov 10, 2022

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There’s about to be a new sheriff in Santa Clara county, for the first time in about a quarter century. Oakland and San Jose are getting new mayors, San Francisco is deciding whether the interim District Attorney should stay in the job. Voters are deciding on housing, crime, abortion, kidneys and a whole lot more. We’ll pore over those Bay Area and State election results with the help of KQED’s politics team.

Guests:

Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host of KQED's Political Breakdown show

Guy Marzorati, reporter and producer, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk

Darwin BondGraham, newseditor, Oaklandside

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Midterms 2022: Statewide Post-Election Analysis Nov 09, 2022

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This midterm election is a nail-biter. Very tight congressional races across California could determine which party takes control of the House and Senate. California voters are also choosing a governor and an attorney general as well as other statewide officers, and deciding whether to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state’s constitution. As the results come in, we review the outcomes of key races across the state and hear your reactions.

Guests:

Joshua Yeager, reporter, KVPR

Nicole Nixon, politics reporter, Cap Radio

Scott Shafer, senior editor for KQED’s California Politics and Government desk and co-host of Political Breakdown

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Are We Alone in the Universe? The Latest on the Scientific Inquiries to Find Out Nov 08, 2022

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Scientists have yet to discover evidence of life beyond earth, but according to NASA researchers that doesn't mean the universe is lifeless. Where does the scientific search for life beyond our planet stand? From the possibility of extraterrestrial microbial life to the radiowave search for “intelligent” life, we’ll talk about what modern science tells us about whether we’re alone in the universe.

Guests:

Marina Koren, staff writer, The Atlantic - she covers space for the magazine

G. Scott Hubbard, former director, NASA Ames Research Center; author, “Exploring Mars: Chronicles from a Decade of Discovery”

Dan Werthimer, SETI Chief Scientist, UC Berkeley Department of Astronomy

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Bay Area Tech Layoffs Stoke Fears of Impending Recession Nov 08, 2022

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In the past week, reports of major layoffs at tech employers including Twitter, Meta and online payments company Stripe are fueling fears of a tech bust 2.0. Earlier this year, electric vehicle makers Tesla and Rivian, software maker Autodesk and fintech company Robinhood also cut hundreds of workers. The news is sending jolts through the Bay Area, which has enjoyed historically low unemployment for several years with high demand for tech workers. We talk about what these layoffs mean for the Bay Area’s economy and how to gauge the threat of an impending recession.

Guests:

Jeff Bellisario, executive director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute

Sheera Frenkel, technology reporter based in San Francisco, The New York Times; co-author, "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination"

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Churches Across the Country Violate Tax Rules on Political Activity, Investigation Finds Nov 07, 2022

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Federal tax law prohibits churches and other nonprofit religious organizations from endorsing candidates and otherwise engaging in political campaigns. But a new ProPublica-Texas Tribune investigation finds violations by churches across multiple states, including California. We'll learn more about the report, and we'll hear how your places of worship handle political matters.

Guests:

Jeremy Schwartz , reporter, ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative.

Jessica Priest, engagement reporter, ProPublica-Texas Tribune Investigative Initiative.

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Can There Be Such a Thing as Too Much Democracy? Nov 07, 2022

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“Not everyone should get a say” seems counterintuitive to the idea of democracy. But according to Atlantic writer Jerusalem Demsas, when it comes to new housing or infrastructure projects, sometimes community input can be undemocratic. Often a vocal and persistent minority is able to stymie much-needed proposals. We’ll talk with Demsas and experts about how participatory democracy can get in the way of progress and whether it can be fixed.

Guests:

Jerusalem Demsas, staff writer, Atlantic Magazine

Katherine Levine Einstein, associate professor, political science and director of Undergraduate Studies, Boston University; co-author, "Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America's Housing Crisis"

Paul Sabin, Randolph W. Townsend, Jr. Professor of History and Professor of American Studies, Yale University; author, "Public Citizens: The Attack on Big Government and the Remaking of American Liberalism;"

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Ask a Seismologist: What are Your Earthquake Questions? Nov 04, 2022

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When last week’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near San Jose, more than two million people received an alert — up to 19 seconds before they felt shaking. But how do earthquake early warning systems work, exactly? And what should we do when we get an alert? From how to “drop, cover, and hold on” to how to evaluate your home’s seismic resiliency, we’ll answer your earthquake questions with seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones. And we’ll hear about how California has been — and should be — prepared for earthquakes big and small.

Resource(s) mentioned on air:

"Brace + Bolt" grant program for California homeowners

Guests:

Dr. Lucy Jones, research associate Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; author, "The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them)"; founder, Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society

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San Francisco’s Prop. O and the Uncertain Future of California’s Community Colleges Nov 04, 2022

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Next week San Francisco voters will decide whether to approve a new parcel tax to fund City College, which has faced severe financial struggles for the past decade. City College, and almost all of California’s community colleges, have seen enrollment dip since 2020 despite an infusion of state money systemwide aimed at bringing students back. Forum talks about the future of community colleges in a changing education landscape.

Guests:

Jessie Ryan, executive vice president, The Campaign for College Opportunity Organization: a non-profit policy and research organization that advocates for Californians to attend and succeed in college.

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, reporter/producer covering politics, KQED News.

Sara Goldrick-Rab, author, "Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream."

Vick Chung, former city college student trustee and candidate for city college board of trustees.

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