Tag Archives: Forum

Video: David Brooks on Obama, Pelosi, and Whether He Sits Next to Paul Krugman

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Yesterday New York Times columnist and NewsHour political analyst David Brooks was on Forum, talking about his new book The Social Animal. (You can read some of the book at Amazon.com.) Afterward, the News Fix rapid-response interview team caught up … Continue reading »


Giants Preview: Interview With Brian Sabean

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Don't let the cold, rain, and even snow fool you. Winter is fading fast. Witness Michael Krasny's chat today with Giants GM Brian Sabean and broadcaster Marty Lurie. Here's the show archive. Or, if you want just the facts, Ian … Continue reading »


Phil Angelides on the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Report

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It's not often you can read an entire bestseller online for free. But the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report, chaired by former California state treasurer, gubernatorial candidate, and native Sacramentan Phil Angelides, is currently No. 19 on the New York … Continue reading »


Video: Interview With Peggy Orenstein, Author of 'Cinderella Ate My Daughter'

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Berkeley-based author Peggy Orenstein was on Forum today, and KQED News Interactive Producer Amanda Stupi and I caught up with her for a nine-minute video interview in our green room. Orenstein is the author of the best-seller Cinderella Ate My … Continue reading »


Listen to Mayor Ed Lee's Forum Appearance Yesterday

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In case you missed it. Lee talked about pension reform, keeping Twitter in San Francisco, his sometimes-maligned relationship with Rose Pak, his comments about Rush Limbaugh, his mustache, and many other topics… Related: Interview with Ed Lee's daughter Brianna


Interview With San Francisco Interim Police Chief Jeff Godown

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San Francisco Interim Police Chief Jeff Godown was on Forum today, and after that interview I spoke with him for a few minutes about why he thinks there have been so many officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area lately, the … Continue reading »


Audio/Video: Airplane! Creators David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker

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At the Castro Theatre last night, Airplane! — one of the funniest movies of all time — was honored as part of the San Francisco Sketchfest festival. Forum's Michael Krasny today talked to the movie's creators, David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, … Continue reading »


Lunar Eclipse Video and Photos

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WATCH THE JUNE 15 LUNAR ECLIPSE HERE Previous post Night of the Eclipse is now over, and apparently, despite the weather, it did not disappoint. The event marked the first time that a lunar eclipse coincided with the winter solstice … Continue reading »


The Gloomy California Budget Picture

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On the heels of Jerry Brown's budget summit in Sacramento, on Forum this morning Dave Iverson talked with Kevin Yamamura of the Sacramento Bee and Evan Halper of the LA Times about the state's gloomy fiscal outlook. Check here for … Continue reading »


Details From Perata's Concession Speech

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UPDATE 11:38 a.m. Here are details from Don Perata's press conference, as reported to us by Richard Gonzales of NPR, who attended: Perata was gracious in his concession to Quan. He will not challenge the results. He said he thought … Continue reading »