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Are You Just Distracted or Is It Adult ADHD? Aug 11, 2022

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It’s estimated that over 8% of adults in the U.S. have ADHD, also known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. For many adults, life during the pandemic, with its shifts in schedule and intense demand for multi-tasking, made them more aware of disordered feelings, leading them to an ADHD diagnosis. In other instances, parents who are in the process of getting their child diagnosed with ADHD realize that they suffer from many of the same symptoms as their kids. Indeed, ADHD is often underdiagnosed in women and people of color. We’ll look at what it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how to manage and live with it.

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Guests:

Stephen Hinshaw, distinguished professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley; professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC San Francisco; author, "Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls" - released this month, and "Another Kind of Madness: A Journey through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness."

Sara Chung, post-doctoral fellow, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine - Chung was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.

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FBI Search of Trump Residence Prompts Republican Outcry Aug 10, 2022

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The FBI executed a search of Donald Trump’s Palm Beach, FL residence on Monday, suggesting that the Department of Justice could be edging closer to bringing criminal charges against the former president. News of the raid prompted house minority leader Kevin McCarthy to issue a statement accusing the DOJ of “weaponized politicization” and warning Attorney General Merrick Garland to “preserve your documents and clear your calendar.” Meanwhile, a federal appellate court ruled Tuesday that the House Ways and Means Committee may legally obtain Trump’s tax returns from the I.R.S. We’ll talk about the legal and political implications of both developments and how Republican officials are responding.

Guests:

Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent, Vox

Jessica Levinson, professor of law, Loyola Law School; host of the podcast “Passing Judgment”

Michael Conway, adjunct lecturer, Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; served as counsel to House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment trial of President Nixon

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Cold Soup and Hot Tea: What We Eat When Summer Heats Up Aug 10, 2022

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Temperatures have been reaching what passes as warm in and around San Francisco, and in other parts of the Bay Area it’s legitimately hot. We’ll talk about what we eat and drink when the temperatures soar. Do you sweat it out with a spicy hot soup or cool down with a block of cold tofu? Do you seek out halo-halo, Italian ice or a bomb pop? We’re talking about hot weather foods in a summer edition of All You Can Eat, our regular segment with KQED Food Editor Luke Tsai.

Guests:

Luke Tsai, food editor, KQED

Nora Haron, executive chef and owner, SanDai Restaurant + Kopi Bar - opening in Walnut Creek in the fall

Amod Chopra, second generation owner, Vik's Chaat

Christian Reynoso, chef, recipe developer, cooking columnist, SF Chronicle

Martin Bournhonesqu, farmer , local CSA and sells produce to restaurants

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What Makes a Summer Movie? Aug 09, 2022

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“Top Gun: Maverick,” the Tom Cruise-starring sequel to the 1986 Tom Cruise-starring classic, is topping this summer’s domestic box office — and it’s now the U.S.’ seventh highest-grossing film, ever. “Nope,” the third movie from horror visionary Jordan Peele, has friends swapping interpretations around the campfire. And “Minions: The Rise of Gru” wasn’t just a big hit with little kids, but also with teens who grew up with the franchise — and showed up to screenings in suits, calling themselves #GentleMinions. Whether it’s nonstop action, beach scenes or nostalgia, some films just scream “summer movie.” We want to hear from you: what makes a summer movie to you? Which movie do you revisit every summer? Why?

Caution: This episode contains spoilers for "Nope" in its last 10 minutes.

Guests:

Kristen Meinzer, podcast co-host, Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen

Dave Schilling, contributing writer, LA Times Image

Felicia Viator, associate professor of History, San Francisco State University

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What the Massive Climate Change Bill Could Mean for You and the Planet Aug 09, 2022

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After decades of attempts to enact climate change legislation, the Senate passed a massive bill this weekend. The Inflation Reduction Act directs nearly $370 billion dollars in new spending to slash carbon emissions in the next eight years by giving Americans more access to clean energy. Robinson Meyer, staff writer at The Atlantic, will join us to break down what’s in the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history and what you need to know.

Guests:

Robinson Meyer, staff writer, The Atlantic; author, The Weekly Planet newsletter

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Catherine Ceniza Choy on The Multiplicity of Asian American Histories Aug 08, 2022

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Americans of Asian descent are commonly lumped together under the broad identifier of “Asian American.” But such a general term can overlook powerful histories and distinctions among ethnicities. In her new book “Asian American Histories of the United States,” author Catherine Ceniza Choy reminds us that Asian Americans are not a monolith. “Like a galaxy of stars,” she writes, “the multiple origins of Asian American history are distinctive, but most meaningful when collectively visible as in a constellation, revealing intricate connections that present new ways of seeing, understanding, and moving forward.” We’ll talk with Choy about the evolution of the Asian American identity and the diversity it encompasses.

Guests:

Catherine Ceniza Choy, associate dean, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice, and Professor of Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley; author, "Asian American Histories of the United States" and "Empire of Care: Nursing and Migration in Filipino American History."

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Ingrid Rojas Contreras’ New Memoir Explores Amnesia, Family History and Ghosts Aug 08, 2022

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In her new memoir, “The Man Who Could Move Clouds,” Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells the story of a journey she took with her mother to her native Colombia to exhume her grandfather’s remains. She intricately weaves family histories involving her curandero grandfather, her mother who could appear in two places at once and her own magical inheritance sparked by a bout of amnesia. Rojas Contreras, who now calls the Bay Area home, joins us to talk about infusing magic into story telling and how memory is both a burden and a treasure.

Guests:

Ingrid Rojas Contreras, author, "The Man Who Could Move Clouds"

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Oakland Museum’s “Hella Feminist” Asks Visitors to Challenge, and Expand, Meaning of Feminism Aug 05, 2022

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The Oakland Museum’s new exhibit, Hella Feminist, was scheduled to open two years ago to mark the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. The pandemic pushed the opening into a drastically changed climate for women after the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion. Through the works of contemporary artists responding to our current moment and an examination of historical items from the museum’s archive, the exhibit challenges visitors to interrogate the history and our concepts of feminism. Forum talks with the museum curators about the exhibit and what feminism means in this moment.

Guests:

Carin Adams, curator of art, OMCA

Erendina Delgadillo, consulting curator, Hella Feminist exhibit at OMCA

Lisa Silberstein, co-curator, Hella Feminist exhibit at OMCA

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Birth Mothers Share Their Adoption Experiences Aug 05, 2022

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Adoption is frequently cited, particularly among those opposed to abortion, as a solution to an unwanted pregnancy. But in fact, fewer than one in ten people denied abortion care chooses to put their child up for adoption, according to UCSF studies. We’ll explore why, and we’ll hear from women who did choose adoption about their experiences.

Guests:

Angie Swanson-Kyriaco, birth mother; executive director, MPower Alliance

Gretchen Sisson, sociologist in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences, UCSF

Ashley Morales, birth mother; program administrative assistant, La Selva, an outpatient behavioral health treatment program

Susan Dusza Guerra Leksander, birth mother; agency and clinical director, Pact, an adoption alliance

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As Cases Rise, Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Address Monkeypox Aug 04, 2022

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California reported more than 1,100 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox on Tuesday, a day after Governor Newsom declared a public health state of emergency to address the rapid spread of the disease in the state. Monkeypox, which spreads through close physical contact, has disproportionately affected gay and bisexual men, and LGBTQ activists are protesting the long wait times and limited availability of vaccines in many California counties. We’ll take your questions about monkeypox, the state response and how best to stay protected.

Guests:

Dr. Peter Chin-Hong M.D., Infectious Disease specialist, UCSF Medical Center

Scott Wiener, California state senator, representing San Francisco

Tom Temprano, political director, Equality California, an LGBTQ+ rights advocacy organization

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