Program Summaries: Gil Gross
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Monday February 8, 2010
2PM: Welfare is becoming a hot button among GOP candidates Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner. Gil speaks with H.D. Palmer, spokesperson for the Department of Finance, who supports cutting programs that could save California's budget crisis and Mike Harold, a legislative advocate at the Western Center on Law and Poverty, who believes cutting welfare would be detrimental to families and children.
3PM: Michael Jackson's doctor was charged with manslaughter today. Should the charge have been murder? Gil speaks with Attorney Royal Oaks about the details of the case.
Friday February 5, 2010
2PM: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel made a comment where he used the term "retarded" and has caused an uproar. Gil speaks with Tony Anderson, Executive Director for ARC, who is spear heading a national movement to rid society the word retarded.
3PM: Should schools try to get more diversity in the class rooms?
Thursday February 4, 2010
2PM: More problems for Toyota so Gil asks, would you purchase a Toyota or have you lost faith in the company.
3PM: A study on vegetative state for brain injuries show surprising results. Gil speaks with Art Caplan, Biochemist at University of Pa, about the results and then asked listeners if they would want to be kept alive under these circumstances.Wednesday February 3, 2010
2PM: "Boobies" are causing some controversy in a Santa Clara Middle School. Gil spoke with the Santa Clara Unfied District Spokeswoman Tabitha Kappeler-Hurley about the breast cancer bracelets and Kimmy McAtee, PR Manager for Keep A Breast Foundation, the organization who are responsible for the bracelets.
3PM: Toyota has recalled several models of cars since reports are flooding in from consumers who are experiencing accelerating problems. A family of four died due to this problem. Gil spoke with several people who have experienced this and with Mike Quincy, Automotive Content Specialist for Consumer Reports about what the issue could be.
Tuesday February 2, 2010
2PM: Maestro from the San Francisco Symphony Michael Tilson Thomas say in studio with Gil to talk about music.
3PM: Steve Poizner is claiming Meg Whitman sent a threatening email to his campaign and discussed the details with Gil. Meg declined our initiation to talk with Gil so he turned it over to our listeners thoughts on the story.
Monday February 1, 2010
2PM: Obama cancels moon flights and Gil speaks with Executive Director of Planetary Society Lou Friedman about what that means for the future of space research.
2PM: Senator Mark Leno is writing a bill where clergy would have the right to refuse to marry gay couples and Gil speaks to him about it and ask for your opinion.
Friday January 29, 2010
2PM: Gil asks for you to share your worst auto repair stories after he spoke with Rich Mundy, author of Auto Repair; A Consumers Crash Course. It's a book designed to teach consumers how to avoid mechanic scams and save yourself thousands of dollars.
3PM: Keeping with our auto theme, Gil speaks with Russ Radar, Spokesperson for the Highway Loss Data Institute, which recently conducted a study showing laws against handheld cell phones don't reduce car crashes. He also speaks with Senator Joe Simitian who could disagree more.
Thursday January 28, 2010
2PM: A high speed rail system that will be built between the Bay Area and Southern California will receive at least $2.5 billion dollars for construction. Is this really necessary? With teachers losing their jobs, education taking so many cuts, should a train be California's top priority? Gil speaks with Rod Diridon, Member of the California High Speed Rail Authority Board, who thinks this is a fabulous idea while Gil doesn't support it at all.
3PM: Last evening, President Obama gave a State of The Union Speech and Gil reviewed what he said with Congressman Tom McClintock.
Wednesday January 27, 2010
2PM: Major cuts for San Francisco schools may happen over the next two years if a plan by Superintendent Carlos Garcia has anything to say about it. It will effects students, teachers, and classes and although Superintendent Garcia says he doesn't want it to happen, he see's no other way. Gil spoke with Deputy Superintendent Myong Leigh about the plan and Claire Merced, Teacher Representative from Thurgood Marshal High School about why teachers are so upset about it.
3PM: President Obama is giving a State of The Union speech tonight and Gil spoke with ABC Correspondent's Ann Compton and Vic Ratner about what we can expect to hear. What would you like to hear him say?
Tuesday January 26, 2010
2PM: California is releasing some inmates in order to reduce prison population. Not everyone thinks this is a good idea and Gil speaks with Senator George Runner who is completely against it and Assemblyman Ted Lieu who is creating a bill that would give local law enforcement officials a greater role in blocking the release of inmates they deem to be a risk to the public.
3PM: A toddler was killed over the weekend in San Jose from a falling tree. Who should have been responsible for cutting the tree down, the city or the residents?
Monday January 25, 2010
2PM: Gil talks about tort reform and medical malpractice with his guests Robert Wachter, Professor at UCSF, and Darren McKinney, Director of Communications for American Tort Reform Association.
3PM: Should the principle on people's mortgages be reduced to save people's homes from foreclosure?
Friday January 22, 2010
2PM: California Democrats are reviving the health care bill hoping for a single payer universal health care system and Gil spoke with Senator Mark Leno who is behind the bill. Gil also spoke with Jennifer Kent, Deputy Legislative Secretary for Governor Schwartanegger on why the Governor's office does not support it and Patrick Johnston, President of the California Association of Health Care Plans on his thoughts.
3PM: What changes would you make to create the perfect health care bill?
Thursday January 21, 2010
2PM: San Francisco Chief of Police, George Gascon, is debating whether to publish photo's of repeat offenders of prostitution on a community website. Gil asks your thoughts? He speaks with Gary Schiff, Minneapolis City Councilman, who has been doing this with much success for the past several years.
3PM: The Supreme Court's ruling on campaign finance has sparked huge debate. Gil spoke with Greg Casey, president of Bipack, and Mary Boyle, VP of Communications for Common Cause, to cover both sides of the issue.
Wednesday January 20, 2010
2PM: Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General under the Bush Administration John Yoo spoke with Gil about his involvement with the torture issue.
3PM: Shocking results in the Massachusetts election as Scott Brown, a Republican, wins ted Kennedy's senate seat. Gil speaks with Vic Ratner, ABC Correspondent and Congresswoman Lynn Woosley about what we can expect with the health care bill and the democrats future.
Tuesday January 19, 2009
2PM: A special election in Massachusetts today and Gil speaks with Rick Klein and Aaron Katersky, ABC Correspondents , about what the results will mean and what we can expect next.
3PM: Are you happy with your job? A new poll shows surprising results and Gil asked our listeners if they are happy with their work.
Monday January 18, 2010
2pm: Over the weekend, a girl claimed she was kidnapped and gang raped when she was late for her curfew. She has now admitted to it being a lie because she was afraid of being in trouble for being late. Should charges be filed against her?
3PM: Gil debates the sanctuary law since a local illegal boy was arrested for a double murder.
Friday January 15, 2010
2PM: Would you secretly track your kids through a GPS system? Glympse is providing such technology and Gil ask if it is a parents right to safeguard their child or an invasion if privacy. Gil speaks with Brian Trussel, CEO of Glympse, about how the device works.
3PM: More and more teenagers are becoming involved in "sexting", which is sending nude pictures of themselves to friends. A DA in Philadelphia believes it falls under the law of child porn and has filed felony charges against three girls in Pennsylvania. Gil speaks with the attorney Michael Donohue who supports the felony charges.
Thursday January 14, 2010
2PM: Gil speak with author Richard Whitmire about his new book Why Boys Fail.
3PM: Garrison Keillor sits in studio with Gil and talks about his career and current events.
Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher calls in to tell the story of how he and a homeless man talked a man out of suicide on the Sacramento Bridge yesterday.
Wednesday January 13, 2010
2PM: A student from Willows High School was expelled from school when unloaded guns were found in his car which was parked off campus. He had returned from a hunting trip and left the unloaded guns in the car and parked it away from school. Gil speaks with Gary Tudesko, the student who was expelled, his mom Susan Parisio and their attorney Hillary Green about the case. Is the school justified in their expulsion decision?
Mark Halperin, author of Game Change briefly spoke with Gil about his new book and Harry Reid's comments that are in the book.
3PM: Will marijuana become legal in California? A bill to legalize pot has passed so voters will decide in November so Gil speaks with Assemblyman Curt Hagman who is against it.
Tuesday January 12, 2010
2PM: Gil speaks with writer Stanley Crouch about Harry Reid's comment and the term "negro".
3pm: Is homosexuality a choice? Gil speaks with Dr. Simon LeVay, Neuroscientist and author who has done years of research on this topic about why he believes people are born gay.
Monday January 11, 2010
2PM: Harry Reid made comments in a book about President Obama before he became president that some people find extremely offensive. Some Republicans are screaming for his resignation. Are they justified?
3PM: The Supreme Court ruled that television camera's should not be allowed in the Prop 8 trail. Gil speak with Peter Scheer, Executive Director for First Amendment Coalition on why he disagrees with the ruling and Brian Brown, Executive Director for the national Organization for Marriage on why he supports the decision.
Friday January 8, 2010
2PM: The underwear bomber who attempted to blowup a plane on Christmas Day is in court today facing charges. Should he be tried in the United States? Gil speaks with Attorney Ron Kuby, Professor Bob Turner, and Executive Director of NYU Law School Karen Greenberg about the best and most fair route to take when is comes to putting terrorists on trial.
3PM: Yesterday President Obama gave a speech on security concerns in the United States. Are we safe in this country? Will scanners at airports really protect us from terrorists attack? What other measures can be taken to ensure safety in America? Gil debates these topics with John Nance, ABC aviation analysts and Jack Cloonan, former FBI and special agent for the Bureau's Osama bin Laden unit.
Thursday January 7, 2010
2PM: Is brake tapping aggressive behavior while driving? Gil speaks with Gary Richards, columnist from the San Jose Mercury News, who wrote an article about it in the paper today and asked our listeners for their opinions.
3PM: "Race to the Top", and education bill, is causing a feud among parents and upsetting the National Action Network who is demanding an apology from the California Federation of Teachers. The phrase "lynch mob" has been used to describe some actions and people are outraged. Gil speaks with Marty Hittleman, president of the Ca Federation of Teachers and Reverend KW Tulloss from the National Action Network about both sides of the phrase and the bill.
Wednesday January 6, 2010
2PM: Abuse of disabled placards in San Francisco is out of control so officials are debating to raise the fee from $100 to $825. Gil speak with Assemblywoman Fiona Ma who wrote a bill to support the hike increase.
3PM: Gil speaks with Vic Ratner about the latest details on the health care bill.
Tuesday January 5, 2010
2PM: President Obama gave a speech on airport security concerns and possible solutions. Gil speaks with ABC Correspondents Alex Stone and Rick Klein about what to expect when traveling and body scanners.3PM: Fox News analyst Brit Hume made remarks regarding Tiger Wood's troubles stating if he turned to Christianity he can be forgiven. Some people are demanding an apology from Hume but Gil believes he can state his opinion whether people agree with him or not.
Monday January 4, 2010
2PM: Big banks are profiting from tax payers in record breaking numbers in the past year so Gil asks if you are banking with a big bank or a smaller bank? Gil speaks with Rob Johnson, Director of the Economic Policy Initiative at the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute about his thoughts on the best choice for your money.
3PM: Berkeley High School may be eliminating science labs which is causing an uproar among the community. Gil speak with Peggy Scott, a parent on the School of Governance Council about the issue.
Friday January 1, 2010
2PM: Happy New Year!
Rush Limbaugh is in the hospital from chest pains and help a press conference stating nothing is wrong with him. Gil read many postings that were cruel and mean spirited about Rush and asked if this is fair treatment of him or just wrong.
3PM: Should you walk away from a failing mortgage? Some business are practicing this and are defaulting on their loans so Gil asks, if it's good for companies why not residents?
Thursday December 31, 2009
2PM: A new bill may pass where people who are convicted of three DUI's will have their licenses permanently revoked. Gil speaks with Assemblyman Jerry Hill who is trying to pass the bill and DUI attorney Josh Dale who is opposed to it.
3PM: A new class is being offered at USC where it teaches foreign students how to act like an American. What would you suggest they learn?
Wednesday December 30, 2009
2PM: Out friendly astronomer Andy Fraknoi sat in studio and answered all your questions about the universe. 3PM: Full body scanners may be used in airports nationwide and a debate over security and invasion of privacy has risen. Gil speaks with Marc Rotenberg, Executive Director at EPIC who does not support the scanners and Congressman Jason Chaffetz who is trying to pass a bill to ban all scanners in airports.
Tuesday December 29, 2009
2PM: Comedian Will Durst sat in studio with Gil and listed the funniest news stories of 2009.
3PM: With the attempted attack of an airplane on Christmas Day, security measures have been raised in airports across the country. Gil speaks with Steve Emerson, Executive Director of Investigative Project on Terrorism and Zahra Biloo, Program Coordinator for CAIR, about why racial and religion profiling will and will not work for security purposes.
Monday December 28, 2009
2PM: A flight on Christmas Day was unsuccessfully attacked and Gil talked about the incident. he spoke with ABC Correspondent Matt Gutman who is in Detroit with the latest details followed by Kurt Haskell, an attorney who was on the flight.
3PM: Gil continued the conversation from the previous hour and spoke with Security technologist, Bruce Schneier about what can be done in the future and Leigh O'Neill, Government Relations and Policy Director for Arab American Institute about Arab and American relations and myths.
Friday December 25, 2009
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Thursday December 24, 2009
2PM: The health bill finally passed!!! Gil talks about the confusing details of the health care bill.
3PM: Worst Christmas songs ever!
Wednesday December 23, 2009
2PM: An Oklahoma couple would like to return their adopted son to the state after some seriously disturbing behavior. Should they be allowed to do this?
3PM: "Balloon boy's" parents were sentenced to jail this afternoon for the hoax they pulled earlier this year. Gil asks if children should be allowed to do reality television at all.
Tuesday December 22, 2009
2PM: What song would you use to torture someone?
3PM: General is backing off court martials for pregnant soldiers. Four female soldiers and two male soldiers have been given letters of reprimand because of pregnancy which is not smiled upon in the military. Gil speaks with Terry O'Neill, President of NOW, who completely disagrees with the General and believes it is unconstitutional.
Monday December 21, 2009
2PM: Gil talked about the latest details on the health care bill. He spoke with ABC Correspondent Vic Ratner, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, and Senator Barbara Boxer about what we can expect to happen with the bill.
3PM: Gil continued the health care discussion and talked about it with his listeners.
Friday December 18, 2009
2PM: Santa and friends sat in studio with Gil and spoke with children about their Christmas wishes.
3PM: Gil discussed cyber-bullying and spoke with Eugene Volkh, UCLA Law Professor and Bob O'Neil, Director of the Protection of Free Speech about both sides of the issue.
Thursday December 17, 2009
2PM: Assemblyman Pedro Nava is trying to pass a law where it would illegal if you witnessed a violent crime and didn't report it. Gil spoke with him about the details of his bill which would punish someone up to six months in jail and a $1500 fine for not calling authorities, however will this cause more problems rather than solve them?
3PM: Bullies are taking over the streets and sidewalks on Haight Street in San Francisco and residents are fighting back. A new law is being proposed where people wouldn't be able to sit on sidewalks and harass merchants and residents as they walk by. Gil spoke with ted Loewenberg, president of the Haight Ashbury Improvement Association about the "sit/lie" law and Michael Risher, ACLU attorney who doesn't support it.
Wednesday December 16, 2009
2PM: A Christian group trying to recapture the Christmas spirit and do away with the commercialism of it all. The Advent Conspiracy group believes people should focus on the meaning of Christmas and not get involved with gifts, debt, and stress that the holiday can conjure up for some. Gil speaks with Tony Biaggne, Creative Director for Advent Conspiracy, about their mission.
3PM: A twelve year old girl and four-teen year old boy were caught having sex in school. the boy has been arrested on alleged rape charges and Gil questions how can a four -teen year old consent to sex if he is a minor too?
Tuesday December 15, 2009
2PM: Gil is in Washington DC and discussed health care today. He spoke with Republican Congressman Tom McClintock about his views on the current health care bill and Ed Haislmaier, Senior Fellow for Heritage, sat with Gil and shared his opinions on the bill.
3PM: The health care debate continued as we heard from several Democrats this hour including Congressman Mike Honda, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman Lynn Woosley, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters who all discussed their views on health care.
Monday, December 14, 2009
2 p.m.: The non-partisan group Public Agenda published a study on parents paying for college, and what the benefits and drawbacks are. Is it better for a kid to have to work his way through college? Do they learn to value their education more? Are they likelier to screw around for four years if they aren't taking on the student loans necessary to support themselves? Gil spoke to the Director of Research from Public Agenda, and you can check them out at www.PublicAgenda.org.
3 p.m.: The Obama administration has come down hard on the banks and financial lenders, calling them fat cats and disparaging the year-end bonuses these guys are handing out. The government is glad to be getting TARP funds paid back, but if the banks aren't loaning out money with more frequency, how are regular people going to benefit? What about small businesses? Joining Gil this hour to debate both sides are John Dearie from the Financial Services Forum, and Keith Ashmus from the Naitonal Small Business Association.
Friday, December 11, 2009
2 p.m.: The California Legislature has been considering a great number of educational reforms to bring our state into compliance with new federal guidelines. One of the more controversial elements being discussed is open enrollment--the concept that a student at an under-performing school should be able to choose any other school in the state to transfer to. Any school they want, anywhere they want. Joining Gil this hour--Rick Pratt from the California School Board Association, which is firmly against this idea; and Margaret Fortune, a CSU Trustee and charter school founder, who is firmly in the "pro" camp.
3 p.m.: Former State Senator John Burton now leads the California Democratic Party, and he joined Gil this hour to discuss the appointment of Sen. Abel Maldonado to the position of Lieutenant Governor. Burton contends that he'll never be approved for the position due to his Republicanism; although the California GOP doesn't like Maldonado either, so what's the problem?
Thursday December 10, 2009
2PM: The health care system costs are outrageous forcing many people to go without coverage. If doctor's salaries were reduced would this drop the expense? Gil speaks with Robert Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of Permanente Medical Group, and he discussed why all doctor's who work at Kaiser are paid on a salary.
3PM: Should cell phone use be allowed on planes? Gil speaks with Carl Biersack who is leading a coalition to allow this on planes.
Wednesday December 9, 2009
2PM: Single gender schools are popping up nationwide as a response to boys and girls learning differently. It is designed to cater to boys and girls learning styles in hopes of giving them an advantage in education. Is this a good idea? Gil speaks with Dr. Leonard Sax, author of Why Gender matters, about why he supports doing this.
3PM: Gil speak with Michael Yon, a freelance reporter who is in the heart of Afghanistan, about what the 30,000 troops that will be arriving soon can expect to see, hear and smell while fighting there.
Tuesday December 8 2009
2PM: Is there such a thing as a "sex addict" or is it just and excuse for people once they are caught cheating? Gil speaks with Dr. Seth Posterman about what it all means.
3PM: The White House is requesting charges against John Yoo that Jose Padilla filed against him be dropped. Should they be dismissed?
Monday December 7, 2009
2PM: When should you speak to children about sex? A new survey suggests that by the time some parents to alk to their teenagers about sex, tehy are already pregnanat. Gil speak with Dr. Jamie Feldman, University of Minnesota Human Sexuality Prgram, about how and when to talk to them.
3PM: The Supreme Court is deciding on a case whether Hasting's Law School should force a Christian group to admit homosexuals and nonbelievers in order to considered an official campus orginization. Gil speaks with the Hasting's attorney, Ethan Schulman about the case.
Friday December 4, 2009
2PM: Why is there a double standard for women who abuse men? If the rumors are true regarding Tiger's wife chasing him with a golf club, why was she not arrested?Here is the link to the Chinese coverage of the Tiger Wood's scandal that Gil talked about on his show.
3PM: Gil asked for you to share your best money making idea's in this economy.
Thursday December 3 2009
2PM: Some people are opposed to red light cameras being installed at intersections to catch red light runners. Hundreds of people are killed each year by drivers running red lights so why is there a debate on this issue? Gil speaks with Gary Biller, Executive Director of National Motorists Association, about why he is against the cameras.
3PM: A Los Angeles judge has decided to not allow media cameras in the court room during the Mehsrle trial. Gil believes this is a mistake and will lead to rioting in San Francisco and talks with Retired judge and former Senator Quetin Kopp about why he supports this decision.
Wednesday December 2, 2009
2PM: The latest celebrity scandal involving infidelity unraveled around Tiger Woods today. He sent text messages and voice mails to a cocktail waitress which are proof of guilt so Gil asks, when people cheat do they want to get caught?
3PM: President Obama gave a speech yesterday stating the United States will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan but will leave by 2011. Gil speaks with Congressman Devin Nunes and our listeners about their opinion to this tactic.
Tuesday December 1, 2009
2PM: Why are females meeting higher admissions standards to college than males? Gil speaks with Education Writer Richard Whitmire about his recent article and new book that will be out in January on this subject.
3PM: President Obama will give a speech tonight regarding future efforts concerning Afghanistan. What is the current situation and a good strategy for American and Afghanistan? Gil speaks with Matt Frei, Anchor of BBC World News America and ABC Correspondent Nick Schiffrin who is in Kabul about these issues.
Monday November 30, 2009
2PM: Brent White, a professor from the University of Arizona, recently wrote a paper where he claims it is moral for people to walk away from mortgages. Gil speaks with Walter Malone, Spokesperson for the National Association of Realtors, who thinks this is a horrible idea and will cause major problems for the future of real estate.
3PM: The health care reform bill may exclude illegal residents from being covered or even able to purchase health insurance. Gil speaks with Congressman Mike Honda about why he thinks illegals should be able to buy health insurance and Ira Mehlman, Media Director for FAIR, who supports the bill in this form.
Friday November 27, 2009
2PM: Dove World Outreach Center created anti-Islam t-shirts for children and sent them to school wearing them. the kids were suspended for violating a dress code but shoudl that have been the only reason as to not wear the shirts? Gil speaks with Terry Jones, Senior Pastor of Dove World Outreach Center.
3PM: Banana Republic has recently hired thirty-nine international people to fill jobs at their flagship store on Grant Street in San Francsico. With the economy in such bad shape, why would they not hire locally? Gil speaks with Gap inc Corporate Communications Director Louise Callagy about this question.
Thursday November 26, 2009
Gil broadcasted live from St. Anthony's Church in San Francisco for the KGO Charity Drive. Thank you for all your donations!
Wednesday November 25, 2009
2PM: Ethan Rarick, author of Desperate Passage; The Donner Party's Perilous Journey West, sat in studio and discussed his book.
3PM: More and more young adults are finding it difficult to find employment and are moving back in with mom and dad. Is it a good idea?
Tuesday November 24, 2009
2PM: He was recently imported from Arizona and today he sits in studio with Gil to talk about San Francisco crime, he is SFPD Chief George Gascon.
3PM: KGO's annual Thanksgiving Day Charities Drive is just two days away so Gil hosted three of the four organizations representatives in studio and explained why they desperately need donations this year.
Monday November 23, 2009
2PM: A BART police officer is being investigated after a window broke while arresting a suspect. This is the second scandal for BART police this year so Gil spoke with BART Police Commander Daniel Hartwig about the training and protocol for BART officers.
3PM: Last labor day a couple of teenagers in Orinda through a party where one teen boy died. The media attributed tot the death to binge drinking, drugs, and prescription medications when it turns out none of that was the cause. Gil spoke with LA Times Maura Dolan about her article and asked our listeners who is to blame for this tragedy.
Friday November 20, 2009
2PM: What happens when we die? Dinesh D'Souza thinks he knows and discusses his new book, Life After Death The Evidence, with Gil.
3PM: A local documentary, Going On 13, followed four young girls transforming into young women over a four year period. Gil spoke with the producers of the film, Dawn Valadez and Kristy Guevara Flanagan and three of the girls in the film, Esmeralda, Isha, and Ariana about this unique journey.
Thursday November 19, 2009
2PM: Senator Harry Reid is proposing to tax the rich in order to pay for the health care bill. Do you agree?
3PM: UC students may be slapped with a 32% increase in fees and they are outraged about it. Gil speaks with UC Spokesperson Ricardo Vasquez about why the UC system believes this will help the education system.
Wednesday November 18, 2009
2PM: He played in the NFL. He never voted until the Obama election. He is running for Secretary of State for California. He is Damon Dunn and he sat is studio with Gil to discuss why he is running and his positions on the issues.
3PM: Rick Hertzberg, author of Obamanos!, sat in studio with Gil and talked about his book.
Tuesday November 17,2009
2PM: George Barich, a councilman in Cotati may be recalled for dressing up in an afro and painting his face black for Halloween and posting pictures on his blog. Should he be replaced as city councilman? Gil spoke with George about his side of the story.
3PM: A woman is refusing to deploy to Afghanistan because she has a ten-month old baby and nobody to care for him if she goes. What's the solution? Gil spoke with the grandma to the ten-month old baby who says it is not her responsibility to raise the child and will allow the child to go into foster care and her daughter go to jail.
Monday November 16, 2009
2PM: 9/11 suspects will be tried is New York and it has Democrats and Republicans in an uproar. Gil speaks with Attorney Jim Brosnahan, represented John Walker Lindh, about this decision.
3PM: Pat Sajak sat in studio with Gil and talked about a new website that is launching in the Bay Area and answered all your Wheel of Fortune questions.
Friday November 13, 2009
2PM: David Lazarus filled in for Gil and asked why some inmates claim they receive better treatment on death row than in the general population and what should be done about it?
3PM: Today is Friday the 13th......are you superstitious?
Thursday November 12, 2009
2PM: Merry Susan Hyatt, a substitute teacher in Redding, Ca, is pushing for a bill to allow Christmas music to be sung in public schools. Is this pushing religion on kids or just the spirit of the holiday although not everyone celebrates Christmas?3PM: Gil discusses San Francisco politics with SF Examiner columnists Melissa Griffin and Ken Garcia.
Wednesday November 11, 2009
2PM: Gavin Newsom vetoed the sanctuary city ordinance yet Supervisor David Campos successfully overturned his veto. They are trying to reach a compromise before it takes effect a month from now. Gil spoke with Angela Chan, staff attorney for Asian Law Caucus about what could possibly happen with the new law.
3PM: Are parents or teacher to blame for our kids level of education going down hill?
Tuesday November 10, 2009
2PM: The "s" curve on the Bay Bridge has been the scene for several accidents since it was constructed. Do people need to slow down, pay more attention, do they need to add more caution signs? Why are so many people crashing in this area and what can we do about it?
3PM: In the health care bill that is being proposed, women will no longer be covered by insurance for abortions and would need to purchase extra insurance for it. Derrick Jones, Communications Director for National Right to Life, spoke with Gil on why he supports this amendment while Amy Everitt, Executive Director for NARAL California, discussed her opposition to it.
Monday November 9, 2009
2PM: The health care reform bill finally passed in the Senate and Gil spoke with Phil Villers, President of Families USA , about the details.
3PM: The man responsible for the Ft. Hood, Texas shooting was a Muslim therefore some Senators are claiming a terrorist act but President Obama doesn't want his religion to enter the discussion at all. How can we talk about it without causing panic or creating more tension between Americans and Muslims? Zahra Biloo, Programs and Outreach Director for CAIR San Francisco, discussed the possibilities for this happening.
Friday November 6, 2009
2PM: California admits to making mistakes in handling Phillip Garrido while he was on parole. Inspector general David Shaw speaks with Gil about the guilt they are accepting with the Jaycee Duggard case.
3PM: As more details of the shootings in Ft. Hood, Texas come in, Gil discusses it with ABC Correspondent Jim Ryan who is at the scene and our listeners.
Thursday November 5, 2009
2PM: Gil covered breaking news of the massive shootings in Ft. Hood, Texas. He spoke with ABC Correspondent Jim Ryan who was live on the scene about the latest details as well as former FBI terrorism chief Bob Blitzer and CEO of Global Options Neil Livingstone about military security.
3PM: Gil continues covering the Ft. Hood shootings.
Wednesday November 4, 2009
2PM: The battle between cyclists and drivers heats up as man is facing ten years in prison for intentionally running over two bikers.
3PM: Gil talks about the nation wide voting results from Governor's race to local buzz about Gavin Newsom's future. Gil speaks with ABC's Senior Political Reporter Rick Klein, Politico Reporter Andy Barr, and political journalist from Calbuzz Jerry Roberts.
Tuesday November 3, 2009
2PM: Could prayer be considered a medical expense? An amendment is being considered that would require insurers to cover Christian Science prayer as a medical expense. Is this crossing the lines between church and state or constitutional rights? Gil speaks with Congressman John Shimkus who introduced this bill and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of Freedom From Religion Foundation, who wants to do away with it.
3PM: Jessica's Law is being debated in the Supreme Court today in regards to the residency restrictions for registered sex offenders. Some believe they are too strict while other argue they could not be strict enough. Gil speaks with Marc Klaas, Klaas Foundation who supports Jessica's Law and Attorney Ernest Galvan who argues for changes of it.
Monday November 2, 2009
2PM: Is it ever okay to show a breast on television? A program aimed at raising breast cancer awareness, fully exposing their breast as they received their breast exams. Is this appropriate for viewers? Gil speaks with Wendy Wright, from Concerned Women For America, who thinks it is distracting and bad to show it and Susan Brown, director of heath education for the Susan Komen Foundation about why she believes it is beneficial to show it.
3PM: Where are the fathers of the assailants ion the Richmond gang rape? Parents are coming forward and speaking to the media about the event however, no fathers have spoken yet. Why?
Friday October 30, 2009
2PM: There have been several stories in the news lately about violent crimes where kids and teenagers are wittiness' but instead of calling for help, they record it on their cell phones and "twitter"it. What is lacking in their thoughts that they don't call police? Is it lack of empathy? Who or what is to blame?Gil spoke with James Alan Fox, Lipman Family Professor about possible reasons.
3PM: The Bay Area Toll Authority is suggesting to raise bridge tolls again to supplement the ongoing seismic upgrade program for Bay Area bridges. Where is are current bridge toll money going? Public Information Officer for BATA John Goodwyn spoke with Gil about their proposal.
Thursday October 29, 2009
2PM: Ilyce Glink, mortgage expert spoke with Gil and answered listeners questions. You can ask her your own question at thinkglink.com
3PM: Nancy Pelosi introduced the new health care reform bill today and Gil spoke with Michael Tanner, Senior Fellow at CATO and White House Correspondent Ann Compton about what it means for people.
Wednesday October 28,2009
2PM: The Bay Bridge is closed for an indefinite amount of time due to emergency repairs. Gil asks what can we do for Bay Area transportation so that when one bridge is closed it doesn't cause havoc on commuters. He spoke with Rod Diridon, Executive Director of Mineta Transportation Institute, about possible solutions.
3PM: Haleh Esfandiari, author of My Prison My Home, sat in studio with Gil to tell her captivating true story of when she was held prisoner in her home country of Iran for working as an American journalist. She will be speaking at the World Affairs Council this evening at 6pm and at Book Passage in Corte Madera tomorrow at 7pm.
Tuesday October 27,2009
2PM: A fifteen-year-old girl was gang raped in Richmond over the weekend by a group of juveniles. A nineteen-year-old boy and fifteen-year -old boy have been arrested. Gil asks, in such a horrific crime, why is the nineteen-year-olds name the only one published in the press. Why should the fifteen-year-old remain anonymous when he is a threat to society too? Gil spoke with juvenile attorney John Hinkle about the fairness of this issue.
3PM: Cal Berkeley's football team is being subsidized and many professors want it to stop. Gil spoke with Professor Michael O'Hare and Athletic Director Sandy Barbour about both sides of the argument.
Monday October 26, 2009
2PM: Some military spouses are facing deportation even though they are married to American soldiers. Should they gain legal status or be sent back to their country? Gil speaks with Richard Perez, Producer for The Brave New Foundation about why they should be able to stay and William Gheen, President of ALIPAC about why they should be deported.
alipac.us/3PM: An investigation is being conducted with the San Jose Police for use of force during an arrest. Gil spoke with Assistant Chief of San Jose Police, Dan Katz, about the guidelines for officers to use force.
Friday October 23, 2009
2PM: Teens are stressed out! A growing trend among teenagers in our nation is their stress level and the reasons why it is happening. Gil speaks with Carlton Kendrick, family therapist and author of "Take Out Your Nose Ring, Honey, We're Going to Grandma's: Hanging In, Holding On and Letting Go of your Teen", about peer pressure, self esteem, parents, and other issues teens face today.
3PM: A Northwestern flight flew 150 miles past its designated arrival city before the pilots took notice. What happened? Gil spoke with ABC Correspondent Alex Stone about what the pilots are saying and his brother, Richard Gross a former commercial pilot, about everything that goes on in the cockpit.
Thursday October 22, 2009
2PM: Obesity is a growing problem in our nation and now ambulances are seeking a solution. Ambulances want to charge obese people more for their services since it takes more people and more time to transport an overweight person to the hospital. Is this fair or discrimination?
3PM: Obama is putting a stop to executive pay and some companies are raging mad. They complain that their good employees will leave however, these are the people that got the company in trouble in the first place. Do they deserve the money or has the government already assisted them enough? Gil spoke with Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow, about why she thinks it is a bad idea to but back their pay.
Wednesday October 21, 2009
2PM: A horrific massacre occurred in Sonoma County in 1989 when Ramone Salcido went on a killing rampage. The sole survivor of this tragedy, his daughter Carmina Salcido, sat is studio with Gil to tell her story of that day and everyday since then. You can read her story in her new book "Not Lost Forever."
Tuesday October 20, 2009
2pm:Gil is back! Gil talks about the media coverage over the balloon boy story. What is news worthy these days? News that is important or news that people are fascinated by?
3PM: An illegal alien Halloween costume is causing quite a stir. Gil speaks with Jorge Calabasa, Director of Communication for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles about why he believe the costume is racist and asking for stores to take it off shelves and Website.
Monday October 19, 2009
2PM: David Lazarus filled in for Gil today and discussed medical marijuana usage and should it be legalized.
3PM: Should children be in reality television shows?
Friday October 16, 2009
2PM: David Lazarus in for Gil today and asks is the balloon boy story a hoax? After several interviews with media outlets, it appears the family may have set the whole thing up. If it was a fake, should they pay for all the emergency assistance that tried to help or should other punishments occur?
3PM: A new healthcare policy may penalize people for being overweight or sick. Is this discrimination?
Thursday October 15, 2009
2PM: David Lazarus sat in for Gil today and spoke with Ralph Nadar about his views on President Obama's progress. Obama is on his way to the Bay Area today so David asks you , what would you ask President Obama.
3PM: Should people marry without procreating? The debate of prop 8 continues which brings to light why people get married. If it is limited to the sole reason of having children, where would that leave millions of people who choose not to or are medically unable to procreate.
Tuesday October 13, 2009
2PM: This Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that rattled San Francisco. Gil talks with UC Berkeley seismologist, Peggy Hellwig who answered all of your earthquake questions.
3PM: The Bay Area's first rainstorm of the season is upon on us today so with many power outages all around, Gil asks for fun things to do in the dark.
Monday October 12, 2009
2PM: It's hard out there for a traveling radio host named Gil. TSA did not recognize Gil as Gilbert on his ID and almost wouldn't allow him on his flight. This story, and Gil's frustration, will continue to grow over the next few weeks as he flies all around the country with the TSA unsupportive of his documents.
3PM: Today is Columbus Day although many people do not celebrate it. Should we rename the holiday or get rid of it completely? Gil speaks with Patrick Korten, Vice President of The Knights of Columbus who believes it is a worthy holiday and nothing should change and Rollie Nome, Vice President of Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota which is the only state that changed the name in 1990 to Native American Day.
Friday October 9, 2009
2PM: President Obama won the Nobel Peace prize today and critics had many things to say about it. Gil spoke with political comedian Will Durst about his thoughts of the big news.
3PM: Roz Savage, author of Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean, sat is studio with Gil to tell her fascinating story of her solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Thursday October 8, 2009
2pm: Twice in the last two weeks Oakland has settled cases where people were shot by a police officer. One person was killed and the other was left as a paraplegic who received 1.2 million dollars. Gil spoke with the attorney of the paraplegic, Rick Simons, and then asked listeners if it was a fair settlement.
3PM: The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging California's mandatory DNA collection. The ACLU seeks to stop California's policy of mandating that DNA is collected from anyone arrested for a felony. The ACLU opposes this law because it violates constitutional guarantees of privacy and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, and because of the harmful impact on communities of color. The opposite side argues this could potentially destroy the progress with criminal cases as well as medical research. Gil spoke with Michael Risher, attorney for the ACLU and Karen Foster, Chair of the Surviving Parents Coalition about both sides of case.
Wednesday October 7, 2009
2PM: With the national unemployment rate nearly at 10%, Gil asked how the job search is going. From job scams to inspiring stories of finding a job quickly, Gil spoke with our listeners to learn what it's like to hit the pavement.
3PM: Today is the eighth anniversary of the Afghanistan War. Gil spoke with Matt Frei, Anchor of BBC World News America and ABC Correspondents Vic Ratner and Matt Gutman about where we are now and what may happen in the future.
Tuesday October 6, 2009
2PM: A Vacaville couple have been arrested on several charges after their eight year old son shot and killed their two year old daughter. They left a loaded gun on their bed and were not supervising their children as they played with it. Gil ask if it is "right" to send them to jail or have they suffered enough? What is best for the traumatized eight year old? Defense Attorney Michael Cardoza spoke with Gil about what can happen legally.
3PM: Gil hosted Lana Foladare, a divorce coach, in studio to educate us on what and if you need a divorce coach while going through a divorce.
Monday October 5, 2009
2PM: David Letterman recently announced he had sex with some of his employees. Is this considered sexual harassment? Gil spoke with Patricia Jeanne Howze, Employment Attorney and expert witness in human resources, about what exactly defines harassment.
3PM: Supervisor David Campos is proposing an immigration plan where it will make it more difficult for local police officers to arrest undocumented juveniles. Mayor Newsom strongly opposes this plan and a debate is set for tonight. Gil spoke with Supervisor Campos and Retired Judge Kevin Ryan about the proposal.
Friday October 2, 2009
2PM: Enrique Gonzalez, a Fresno, Ca gang member, had his seven year old son tattooed with a gang symbol. He was facing a life sentence until this morning when the judge lessened the charges. What is the proper punishment for this crime? Gil spoke with Gonzalez's defense attorney Douglas Foster about the details of the case.
3PM: Republicans seem to be lashing out against President Obama is such large amounts lately. What is driving their rage? Is it his race? Do they want him to fail or his policies? Are their statements making them Un-American?
Thursday October 1, 2009
2PM: Next Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear a case involving animal cruelty verses freedom of speech. Although dog fighting is a federal crime and illegal in all states, should it be legal to sell dog fighting videos? Gil spoke with Roger Pilon, VP of Legal Affairs for CATO who opposes the law and Mathew Liebman, Staff Attorney for Animal Defense Fund of Northern California to hear both sides of the argument.
3PM: An eighteen year old San Francisco skateboarder was recently arrested for not carrying ID. He got into an altercation with a police officer and after calling the cop a name, Zach Stow was placed under arrest. Is this something our police force should be focusing on or is it harassment?
Wednesday September 30, 2009
2PM: More drivers are being distracted while behind the wheel and accidents rates are increasing quickly. From texting, to eating, to shaving, drivers are putting other tasks before the road. Gil spoke with ABC Correspondent Matt Gutman about how this is a serious problem and ABC Technology Editor Andrea Smith about the newest devices for phones that will help you keep your eyes on the road.
3PM: Does the voting record of a candidate matter to you? Meg Whitman is running for Governor of California and has not been voting in recent years though she claims there is no excuse for it. Is she qualified to run?
Tuesday September 29, 2009
2PM: President Obama believes American children are at a educational disadvantage amongst other countries and is proposing for longer school days and shorter summer vacation. Many people are against this claiming it will hurt a variety of industries including travel and summer camps, plus kids need time to develop their brain outside of school. Others thin kit will bring kids to a competitive level and prepare them for the real world. Gil asks for your thoughts.
3PM: Roman Polanski was arrested for a rape he committed against a thirteen year old girl over thirty years ago. The victim wants to drop all charges and move forward with her life. Should the United States spend all the money and time on Polanski or should we allow him to continue his life in France not being able to return to the US?
Monday September 28, 2009
2PM: Pat Thurston filled in for Gil Gross and discussed the Bologna case where the family has filed a suit against San Francisco. Is the city partly to blame for the killings because of the sanctuary policy?
3PM: Do the Republicans want President Obama to fail or just his policies?
Friday, September 25More >>
2 P.M.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup has banished convicted carjacker, Deandre Watson, from San Francisco for three years after the completion of his prison term. From the entire city. Can he do that? Gil spoke to Watson's defense attorney, Scott Sugarman, and San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi about the case.
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With clear evidence now that Iran's nuclear program is all about weapons, not energy... what are our options? ABC White House correspondent, Ann Compton, spoke to Gil from the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Experts Thomas C. Reed, former USAF Secretary and author of "Nuclear Express," and ex-CIA operative and author of "The Devil We Know," Robert Baer, also joined Gil to discuss the situation.
Thursday September 24, 2009
2PM: An Illinois man wrote a will leaving his inheritance to his grandchildren only if they married someone of the Jewish faith. Some of his family members were so upset they took legal action against him and the Supreme Court ruled it was his right to leave money with any conditions he wanted. Is this a good decision?
3PM: A recent study shows cutting the California dropout rate among high school students in half, would save $550 million and prevent 30,000 juvenile crimes per year. People are trying to promote and create more dropout prevention programs in our state and Gil spoke with Russ Rumberger from the California Dropout Research Project. Russ spearheaded the study and shared ideas on how to handle this problem. Gil also spoke with Santa Clara DA Dolores Carr who had more details about this study and how it effects us locally.
Wednesday Sepember 23, 2009
2PM: Carolyn Warren, a mortgage expert and author of "Home Buyers Beware: Who is Ripping You Off Now", answered all of our mortgage and loan questions.
3PM: Gadhafi gave a speech today and Gil spoke with ABC Correspondent Aaron Ketersky and Omar Turbi,US and Libya relations expert, about his speech, our current relationship with Libya, if we can trust them, and what future relations may be.
Tuesday September 22, 2009
2PM: With so much focus on health care, California medical malpractice law may be reformed in hopes of lowering unnecessary costs incurred by doctors to protect against potential lawsuits. Gil spoke with Dr. Dev GnanaDev, President of the California Medical Association and Jamie Court, President of Consumer Watchdog who had very opposing views on if this should happen.
3PM: What is a mother? A women in Ohio who was impregnated through IVF found out doctors gave her the wrong embryo. She had a choice to have an abortion or give the baby to the biological parents once it was born. She will give birth in two weeks and say goodbye to the baby. Which woman is the mother?
Monday September 21,2009
2PM: An Arizona couple has filed a lawsuit against Wal Mart after an employee who was developing some of their pictures, turned the photos over to local police when he saw nude pictures of their three young children in the bath. CPS removed the children from the home for a month while and investigation was conducted. No wrong doing was found by the parents but she had already been suspended from her job for a year and their names had been added to a sexual predator website. There lives have been turned upside down for what most people have in their baby books. Have we gone too far as a society on what is ok and what is explicit? Gil spoke with the couple's attorney, Dick Treon and Jeanie Stump, grandmother to the three girls.
3PM: Gil spoke with Dr. Larry Goodson, author of Afghanistan Endless War, and Vic Ratner about how to proceed in Afghanistan.
Thursday September 17, 2009
2PM:Attorney General Jerry Brown started a online prescription drug monitoring system in hopes of cutting back of people who abuse prescription drugs. It allows doctors to view patients current, past, and most recent prescriptions orders so they can make decision based on their medical history. Michael Jackson's death has been linked with an overdose of prescription drugs and this seems to be occurring more frequently. Gil speaks with Attorney General Jerry Brown about this new plan and Bob Pack, a Danville activist who help fund and develop this program after a driver passed out from too many prescription drugs and killed his two children.
3PM: The recent death of a Yale student that was committed by her co-worker, sparked Gil to discuss violence in the workplace. It is a growing trend among Americans and Gil spoke with Dan Monez, Senior Consultant of Baron Center, about prevention and treatment of violence at work.
Wednesday September 16, 2009
2PM: A.J. Jacobs sat in studio with Gil to discuss his latest book, The Guinea Pig Diaries. Jacobs is on a quest to understand the mysteries of modern day life and goes undercover, in many forms, to find answers. A.J. will be speaking at the Commonwealth Club tonight.
3PM: Jimmy Carter reportedly called Senator Joe Wilson a racist after Wilson's recent outburst in congress calling President Obama a liar. Wilson apologized to the President for his comment. Should Carter apologize to Wilson?
Tuesday September 15, 2009
2PM:More and more homeowners are discovering they are unable to borrow against equity in their home even if they are current with mortgage payment. Banks are taking away people's financial safety net without warning due to falling property values. Some people have decided to fight back and Gil speaks with homeowner Jeff Schulken and his attorney, Jay Edleson about their lawsuit against Chase.
3PM: The former BART police officer accused of killing Oscar Grant on New Year's Eve is hoping to relocate his trial insisting he will not find a unbiased jury. Johannes Mehserle's attorney, Michael Rains spoke with Gil about why he thinks this is the only right thing to do for his client. John Burris, Oscar Grant's family attorney, weighed in on why this is not a the correct choice for the trial.
Gil spoke with Dave Brubeck who will be playing at the Monterey Jazz Festival this weekend. For all the details and tickets click here.
Monday September 14,2009
2PM: Should kids be allowed to walk to school alone? In a society where parents would walk two miles in the snow to get to school. are these parents being overly cautious with their own kids or have time really changed? Called the worst mother in the world for allowing her nine year old take the subway alone, Lenore Skenazy spoke with Gil about her view on this subject. She is a columnist, author and founder of Free-Range Kids.
3PM: Less than six percent of Americans ride public transportation and with concerns over global warming increasing, the government wants people to get out of their cars. They are discussing raising gas taxes in hopes of pushing people towards alternative ways to commute. Is this the solution? What about putting money for electric cars or more local busses instead of an expensive light rail system? Gil debates the issue.
Friday September 11, 2009
2PM: Today is the 8th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Gil devotes his show to remembrance of that day. Gil spoke with two widows from September 11 who told their stories and what they are doing now. Monica Iken lost her husband but has since started a organization in honor of him entitled September's Mission. Bonnie McEneaney's husband Eamon was taken from her in the attacks and she wrote a book which will come out in June 2010. Gil also spoke with Former Governor of New Jersey Tom Kean.
3PM: Gil continued his conversation on 9/11 and spoke with Retired Army Major General Bill Nash about where the military compared to then. He also spoke with Battalion Chief Mark Bentovoja from the Sacramento Fire Department who went to assist at Ground Zero. Gil spoke with many listeners about people who have died but they have felt their spirits.
Thrusday September 10, 2009
2PM: President Obama gave a speech last night regarding health care. Gil breaks down what he said and what is all means. Gil speaks with Congressman Danny Davis, a democrat from Illinois, and Executive Director of Families USA Ron Pollock about their views of his speech and the direction health care will go.
3PM: Gil continues the health care debate and spoke with White House correspondent Ann Compton and Devon Herrick, Senior Fellow for the National Center For Policy Analysis who both weighed in with their opinions.
Wednesday September 9, 2009
2PM: A recent report entitled "Cell Phones and Brain Tumors: 15 Reasons for Concern" indicates the latest research shows regular use of cell phones can result in significant risks of brain tumors. Gil spoke with LA Times and KGO Radio Host David Lazarus about his article and Lloyd Morgan, the author of the report.
3PM: Tonight President Obama will give a speech on health care. Gil spoke with Congressman Mike Honda and Congresswoman Maxine Waters about what we can expect to hear from him.
Tuesday September 8, 2009
2PM: California's budget crisis may effect animal shelters across the state by having them reduce the mandatory holding period for strays from six days to three. It hardly allows people to locate their lost pet before they are euthanized. Gil spoke with Jack Aldridge, Director of Vet Services at the SFSPCA, who had all the details on this bill.
3PM: Legislators are back at work and at the top of their agenda is health care. Obama met with Democrats today to plan a health care strategy before his speech Wednesday night. ABC News Correspondent Vic Ratner spoke with Gil live from Capitol Hill and Johnathan Alter, Newsweek columnist, spoke health care with Gil as well.
Monday September 7,2009
2PM: The Bay Bridge has been shut down since Thursday evening and was scheduled to reopen by Tuesday morning, however they have run into some problems while working on it. Gil spoke with Abolhassan Astaneh, Professor Department of Civil Environment Engineering at UC Berkeley and he has studied the Bay bridge for twenty years, who informed us of the problems they are currently facing on the bridge and how to fix them.
3PM: Being Labor Day weekend, DUI checkpoints pop up all over the Bay Area in hopes of stopping drunk driving. In Moreno Valley, Ca a group of people are protesting a checkpoint claiming it is just a ruse to try and arrest Hispanics. Sergeant Dennis Guttierrez of the Moreno Valley Police Department spoke with Gil about how effective checkpoints can be and to public safety.
Friday September 4, 2009
2PM: Gil hosted Kathy Reichs, author, forensic anthropologist and producer/ inspiration for the TV show Bones and talked all about her life.
3PM: What is the worse movie you have ever seen?
Thursday September 3, 2009
2PM: Why do people hate children? Roger Stephens, 61, was arrested earlier this week after slapping a woman's child in a Walmart in Georgia. He was annoyed that the child was crying and warned the mother if she did nothing about it he would. Considering we were all children at some point, why do some adults lack complete tolerance for kids? Gil spoke with Adrienne Frost, author of I Hate Other People's Kids.
3PM:Is Nancy Garrido a victim of Phillip Garrido or is she just as guilty? The wife of Jaycee Dugard's abductor, Nancy Garrido, is the one who pulled Jaycee in the car, she watched over Jaycee while Phillip was in jail, and in the eighteen years that they held her captive, Nancy never sought help from police. Her attorney is claiming she is a victim and not guilty. Is this even possible and will it be a good defense? Gil spoke with Attorney Gloria Allred and Ernie Allen, President of the National Center For Missing Children, who both argued she is just as guilty as Phillip and should serve severe time. Gil also spoke with Janice Gomes, Founder of National Community Empowerment Programs, who knew Phillip and used his printing services.
Wednesday September 2, 2009
2PM: Gil spoke with Ben Chavis, author of Crazy Like A fox; One Principal's Triumph in the Inner City. It is an account of how he was able to transform the American Indian Public Charter School in Oakland.
3PM: Where should the state place sex offenders who have been released? Is it a good idea to keep them in populated areas where people will be watching them at all times or keep them away from neighborhoods and have them live in more isolated areas? Gil asks this question with the recent discovering of Jaycee Dugard and the release of Donald Robinson in East Palo Alto.
Tuesday September 1, 2009
2PM: The former Miss California, Carrie Prejean, has filed a lawsuit against the beauty pageant organizers claiming she was wrongfully fired over her comments on gay marriage. The pageant officials claim she was fired for not attending scheduled events in her contract although they do not have proof of it. Does she have a legitimate lawsuit and was the question asked of her during the pageant a fair question?
3PM: Gil asks if President Obama should focus on the future or investigate the past administration for alleged CIA interrogation techniques. Democrats seem to side with a full on investigation while Republicans are stating it is a political ploy.
Monday August 31,2009
2PM: A woman who assaulted a San Francisco Parking Officer, leaving her with a dislocated shoulder, is facing two years in prison. Is this a fair sentence? Gil spoke with San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris about the details of the case.
3PM: The California prison reform bill is being debated today and Gil spoke with supports of both sides of the bill. Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico shared with Gil why it is a good bill to pass while Senator George Runner argued why people should vote against it.
Friday August 28, 2009
2PM: Brian Copeland filled in for Gil and discussed the latest details in the Jaycee Dugard case.
3PM: Reverend Steven Anderson is "praying for Obama to die and go to hell." Is it freedom of speech or a threat to the President of the United States of America?
Thursday August 27, 2009
2PM: A shocking story of a young girl who was kidnapped in 1991 surfaced today in a California police station, now 29, was abducted eighteen years ago and has been help captive ever since. Gil followed the story and carried the press conference live on his show.
3PM: Gil continued his discussion from the previous hour and spoke with Ralph Hernandez, a private investigator who was hired by Jaycee's abductor, Philip Garrido. He also spoke with Karen Strickland, Executive Director of Find The Children, who had worked on the case from the start.
Wednesday August 26, 2009
2PM: It is back to school time and Gil asks, what are your worries, as a student or parent, about starting a new school year.
3pm: Senator Ted Kennedy passed away today and Gil spoke with Senator Barbara Boxer, ABC News Political Chief Rick Klein, and former Senator John Danforth about the memories and experiences with Senator Kennedy.Tuesday August 25, 2009
2PM: Brian Copeland sat in for Gil today and asked if Senator Kennedy should step down form his post due to his current battle with brain cancer.
3PM: A Florida couple have been charged in the death of two year old daughter after their pet python strangled her to death. Is this fair or strictly an accident?
Monday August 24, 2009
2PM: Brian Copeland filled in for Gil today and asked if post offices are still a necessity in our society today? Post Offices across the country are trying to cut costs but with all the new technology through computers, do we need their services at all?
3PM: Former Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate George McGovern, sat in studio with Brian and discussed his new book Abe Lincoln, health care reform, and economic issues. George McGovern will be speaking at Book Passage in Corte Madera tonight at 7pm.
Friday August 21, 2009
2 PM: Do pets go to heaven? In case of Rapture, who will be to take care of your pets? No need to worry, Eternal Earth Bound Pets, a company consisting of confirmed atheists, will take care of your pets for eternity.
3 PM: People across the country are boycotting Whole Foods because of the views of John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods. Mackey recently wrote a piece for the Wall Street Journal where he said "intrinsic right to health care." and is against the health care reform bill. Gil spoke with Russell Mikhiber, Founder of Single Payer Action, who picketed in front of a Whole Foods Store today and Gil asked what is he hoping to achieve.
Thursday August 20,2009
2PM: New details came out in the Hasanni Campbell case today. The 5 year-old- boy has been missing for eleven days and his foster father sent threatening text messages about Hasanni a few days before he went missing. Gil spoke with Cami Blackwell, a good friend of Hasanni's mother who said she would be stunned if anyone is the family had anything to do with disappearance.
3PM: Democrats' plan to overhaul California's prison system was narrowly approved by the Senate on Thursday however its fate is still unknown. Gil spoke with Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, who does not support the bill, about the pro's and con's that will effect the California if it passes.
Wednesday August 19, 2009
2PM: Gil spoke with 60 Minutes Correspondent Steve Kroft about the passing of Don Hewitt, the creator of 60 Minutes.
The percentage of Americans ages 50-59 who report using drugs, nearly doubled between 2000 and 20007, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. If these adults have children, what are they telling their children about drugs? Whether, you smoked pot in the 60's or are currently smoking now, how do you advise your kids on this issue?
3PM: Hasanni Cambell, a five year old boy from Fremont, has been missing for ten days and it already seems like an old news story. When children go missing there tends to be organized volunteers working non stop, make shift call in centers following up on leads, and constant media coverage but none of this is happening for Hasanni. What is the reason for the silence? Gil spoke with Tammerlin Drummond, Oakland Tribune Columnist, who recently wrote an article "Where is the Public Outcry Over 5- Year-Old's Disappearance?"
Tuesday August 18, 2009
2PM: Author Nicholas Meyer, spoke with Gil about his new book, The View From the Bridge: Memories of Star Trek and a Life in Hollywood. It is an account of his involvement with the Star Trek films and trying to maintain sanity while working in Hollywood.
3PM: Michael Steele, Republican National Committee Chairman, spoke with Gil about health care reform.
Monday August 17, 2009
2PM: Are vocational schools a good source to further one's education or a complete scam? A recent law suit has been filed against Monroe College, a vocational school in New York, claiming it is not a college but merely a school for profit. How much does a vocational school need to provide in order for students to feel as if it is worth the investment? Gil spoke with Lori Wilson, Vice President of Operations for the Better Business Bureau to seek the facts.
3PM: President Obama may drop the "public option" on health care. What will this mean for the future of our health care system? Gil speaks with Wendell Potter, Senior Fellow on Health Care at the Center For Media and Democracy who explained why he believes "public option" is a good idea.
Friday August 14, 2009
2PM: Who would you replace on American Idol now that Paula Abdul is gone? Gil asked for the least likely candidate.
3PM:BART is planning a strike commencing Sunday night so KGO's Traffic Guru, Stan Burfod, spoke with Gil about alternative methods of transportation.
Gil also spoke with BART spokesperson Linton Johnson about what it will take to avoid a strike.
Thursday August 13, 2009
2pm: Gil spoke with author and reporter, Stefan Fatsis about his new book, A Few Seconds of Panic: A Sportswriter Plays in the NFL. It's an inside look into the NFL and why a forty something year old sports reporter decided to try play in the NFL.
3pm: With a BART strike looming, Gil ask's if this is a wise choice for BART employees? Chief Spokes Person for BART, Linton Johnson, spoke with Gil about the disputes they are facing.
Wednesday August 12 2009
2 PM: Animal groups try to nix judge's order giving Leona Helmsley's trustees control of her fortune…
Three of the country's largest animal welfare groups on Tuesday accused the trustees of Leona Helmsley's estate of a "scheme to deprive dog welfare charities" of their stake in the real estate baroness' fortune. They filed a petition in Manhattan Surrogate's Court on Monday…
Guest: Rich Avanzino, president – Maddie’s Fund
3 PM: San Fran’s New Top Cop Gets Eyeful…
Even before he was sworn in as San Francisco's police chief, George Gascón got a firsthand look at crime as he drove around the city. I was surprised - I saw a drug deal right in front of me," Gascón said Tuesday in his first news conference since being sworn in Friday. Gil asked “What do you think the new “top cop’s” priorities should be?
Tuesday August 11 2009
2 PM: The Nuts and Bolts of Health Care Reform: What’s Real and What’s Fiction…Guests: Steven Portnoy, ABC News (Steve is in New Hampshire with President Obama);Jacki Schechner, national communications director – Health Care For America Now
3 PM: “It’s Hands Free Day in California” - CHP and Local Law Enforcement out in force looking for cell phone cheats today… meanwhile there is a new study that shows hands-free devices are no safer than hand-held cell phones..
Guest: John Ulczyski (ul-CHESS-ski), executive vice president for research advocacy & communications – National Safety Council
Monday August 10 2009
2 PM: Signs memorializing freeway accident victims opposed…
The latest flare-up involves plans to expand a program that allows families to pay $1,000 to cover the cost of signs that read, "Please Don't Drink and Drive -- In Memory of . . ." and then give the victim's name. Guest: Dennis Hathaway, president of the Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight
3 PM: The Hypocrisy and Disinformation within the Debate over Health Care Reform… Guests: Lori Robertson, reporter – Fact Check.org; Vic Ratner, ABC News
Friday August 7 2009
2 PM: Who Was “Wrong Way- Crash Mom?” Who exactly was Diane Schuler, the suburban Long Island, N.Y mother who killed eight people including her own daughter and three nieces in a horrible crash while driving the wrong way? Was she an alcohol abuser and marijuana smoker as the toxicoloy report suggests? Or was she the squeky clean, devoted mom that her husband has indicated? How do we determine who is and who isn't abusing drugs or alcohol?
3 PM: Murdoch Announces Plan To Charge For Using Newspaper Websites….would you pay?
In a call with investors Wednesday, media magnate Rupert Murdoch signaled that his company, News Corp., is preparing to charge for some news content provided by all its Web sites, from the Wall Street Journal, which already charges customers, to Fox News, the New York Post and newspapers in the U.K. and Australia. Gil asked the question, Would you pay? If so how much?
Thursday August 6 2009
2 PM: A Visit From Andrew Fraknoi...
Fraknoi is the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College, where he teaches courses introducing astronomy and physics to non-science majors
3 PM: Tulare put squeeze on girl's lemonade stand…
Eight-year-old Daniela Earnest has made lemonade out of lemons in more ways than one this week. Hoping to raise money for a family trip to Disneyland, the Tulare girl opened a lemonade stand Monday. But because Daniela didn't have a business license, the city of Tulare shut it down the same day.
Wednesday August 5 2009
2 PM: Dear Abbey: My Sister used porn jobs to start fund for kids' college… Should I Return the Money? Gil posed the question to listeners after reading the Dear Abbey letter today
3 PM: Freelance American Journalists Arrested While Hiking in Iran
The hikers have been identified as UC Berkeley graduates; they are Shane Bauer, a Middle East-based freelance journalist from Minnesota, his girlfriend, Sarah Shourd, and Joshua Fattal from Pennsylvania, whose father is Iraqi.
Guest: Sandy Close, executive director New America Media, which is New America Media is the country's first and largest national collaboration and advocate of 2000 ethnic news organizations. Shane Bauer works for NAM. Gil also spoke briefly with Lynne Martinez, aunt of Shon Meckfessel, a Sacramento native who was traveling with Bauer, Shourd & Fattal but didn’t make the hike because he was ill.
Tuesday August 4 2009
2 PM: The ABC’s of Threat Assessment - Guest: Jim Cawood, president of The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
3 PM: Number of Americans taking antidepressants doubles…
The number of Americans using antidepressants doubled in only a decade, while the number seeing psychiatrists continued to fall, a study shows. About 10% of Americans — or 27 million people — were taking antidepressants in 2005, the last year for which data were available at the time the study was written.
Guest: Charles Barber, author of Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry is Medicating a Nation(Random House)
Monday August 3 2009
2 PM: Chivalry is dead: a blogger writes tips on chivalry...
3 PM: Cash For Clunkers: The program is more popular than anybody ever expected and as a result it ran out of money; will Congress extend it beyond the deadline...the tune of 2 billion dollars?
Guest: Aaron Lowe, vice president government affairs - Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn. The AAIA is opposed to the Cash For Clunkers program.
Friday July 31 2009
2 PM: Governor Schwarzenegger proposes plan to rollback pensions…
California's rapid economic decline has prompted Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to propose what once was unthinkable — rolling back generous pensions in a state heavily influenced by public employee unions - Guest: Rob Feckner, president – California School Employees Assn. & president – CalPERS Board of Administration.
3 PM: The Gates/Crowley controversy… All Better Now?
Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley closed a major chapter in “Gates-gate” with Thursday night’s meeting with President Obama in the Rose Garden (though there may yet be an epilogue). But for some of those drawn into the vortex of the national debate over race relations, the episode continues to have both personal and political reverberations….
Thursday July 30 2009
2 PM: Lifetime ban sought for Oakland anti-abortion activist
An Alameda County prosecutor is seeking a lifetime ban on an anti-abortion activist coming within 100 yards of an Oakland clinic, arguing that Union City resident Walter Hoye is bound to again break a city law designed to protect women. Guests: Michael Millen, attorney – Life Legal Defense Foundation. Millen is Hoye's attorney; Vicki Laden, Oakland City Attorney. Laden helped to draft the "Bubble Ordinance."
3 PM: The White House “Beer Summit”… a Teachable Moment? Guest: Julie Mason , White House Correspondent – San Francisco ExaminerWednesday July 29 2009
2 PM: New York City Aids Homeless With One-Way Tickets Home…
New York City, which has struggled with a seemingly intractable problem of homelessness for years, has paid for more than 550 families to leave the city since 2007, as a way of keeping them out of the expensive shelter system, which costs $36,000 a year per family. Is this a good thing? Could it work for San Francisco? Guest: Arnold S. Cohen, president/CEO – The Partnership for the HomelessTuesday July 28 2009
2 PM: Story of a Reformed Dog Fighter…Guest: Sean Moore, former dog fighter now anti-dogfighting advocate for End Dig Fighting Program of Humane Society of the United States
3 PM: The Erin Andrews Video: A Question of Legality…Guest: Marc John Randazza, 1st Amendment attorney.
Monday July 27 2009
2 PM: Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care…and Avoiding the Worst. Guest: Patrick Malone, author of “The Life You Save: 9 Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care – and Avoiding the Worst (De Capo Lifelong)
3 PM: Michael Vick is cleared to return to NFL; Is it the right decision?
Friday, July 24, 2009
2 PM: California’s budget deficit…
California's long budget negotiations have finally come to a close as the Legislature passed a package of bills today designed to close a $26 billion deficit in the 2009-2010 budget. The budget now goes to the desk of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for approval. In speaking about the budget debate, Gil spoke with State Controller John Chiang, Law professor and former Congressman Tom Campbell, and Chris McKenzie, Executive Director, League of California Cities about IOU’s and the state’s ongoing budget woes.
3 PM: In light of the controversy over the arrest of a prominent Harvard scholar, Gil posed the question about whether it's considered disorderly conduct for a citizen to speak harsh words, such as cursing to a law enforcement officer. Gil welcomed his program, KGO’s legal analyst Royal Oakes to examine the issue.
Thursday July 23 2009
2 PM: Obama Criticizes Arrest of Harvard Professor…
President Obama bluntly accused the police of acting “stupidly” in arresting the Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. last week after an officer had established that Mr. Gates had not broken into his own home in Cambridge, Mass.
3 PM: President Obama & Health Care Reform – has the case been made? Guest: Congressman George Miller D- CA
Wednesday July 22 2009
2 PM: New Study Recommends Changes to San Fran Parking Rules… and residential metering!
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider a report recommending higher rush hour parking rates, increased enforcement and technology improvements to ease the city's pervasive parking problems. Guest: Jose Luis Moscovitch, executive director - San Francisco County Transportation Authority
3 PM: California Lawmakers Upset About Prisoner Release as Part of Budget Deal… Guest: State Senator Abel Maldonado, R - Santa Clara County; Guest: Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R - Los Angeles
Tuesday July 21 2009
2 PM: Critics Weigh in on “Full Figured” Surgeon General Nominee…
Regina Benjamin, the African-American doctor who is President Obama’s pick for Surgeon General is under fire for being overweight in a nation where 34 percent of all Americans aged 20 and over are obese.
3 PM: California Lawmakers Agree on Budget Deal….
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California legislative leaders Monday said they reached a compromise to close the state's $26 billion budget shortfall. Under the plan, state lawmakers would cut $15 billion in spending.
Guest: Assemblymember Tom Amiano, D- San Francisco; Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R- Dana Point.
Monday July 20 2009
2-4 PM: Gil Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the first Moon Landing…
Guests: Alan Bean, NASA astronaut ; the fourth person to walk on the moon in November 1969; Jim Lovell, astronaut, Apollo 8 & 13; Vic Ratner, ABC NewsFriday July 17 2009More >>
2 PM: Black Business Leader Charges Sen. Barbara Boxer With Racial Condescension…
The president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce accused Sen. Barbara Boxer on Thursday of racially condescending to him during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing...click here to see video of the hearing. Guest: Harry Alford, president/CEO of National Black Chamber of Commerce.
3 PM: When the Fledglings Return to the Nest…
The boomerang kids, grown-ups who come home to live with their parents anyway, are having their cultural moment... Guest: Susan Morris Shaffer, co-author of “Mom, Can I Move Back in With You? A Survival Guide for Parents of Twentysomethings” -Tarcher/Putnam, May 2004
Thursday July 16 2009More >>
2 PM: Group Fights Park Named for William Shockley...
A group of Sierra foothill residents is urging local parks officials to reject the donation of 28 acres of open space that would be named after a late Stanford University scientist whom critics have labeled a racist... Guest: Ginger Rutland, Sacramento Bee associate editor.
2:45 - ‘Father Floyd,’ Beloved Priest at St. Anthony dies… The Rev. Floyd Lotito, longtime St. Anthony Foundation priest with a talent for enlisting the powerful in support of The City’s poor was 74. Guest: Barry Stenger, director of communications and development – St. Anthony’s
3 PM: Oakland petition drive launched for pedestrian overpass after woman was struck by train… Family and friends are circulating a petition asking the city to build a pedestrian overpass at the intersection where she was killed...
Wednesday July 15 2009
2 PM: Proposed Ban of Cat De-Clawing in San Francisco…
The San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare voted 5-1 Thursday evening to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance to prohibit declawing of cats... Guests: Dr. Mark Nunez, president – California Veterinary Medical Association; Dr. Jennifer Conrad, founder The Paw Project
3 PM: Health Care Bill proposes hefty taxes for wealthy….
The massive $1.5 trillion measure would extend health care coverage to almost all Americans, with tax hikes slated to pay for about $540 billion of the 10-year program..Guest: Rep. Devin Nunes R-Fresno (Nunes is a member of the house ways and means committee)
Tuesday July 14 2009
2 PM: Analysis of the Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings for Sonia Sotomayor... Guests: Vic Ratner, ABC News; Manny Medrano, reporter, KTLA TV, L.A.
3 PM: Oakland parking crackdown, fees anger residents...
In a attempt address budget woes, the City of Oakland has raised the price of parking tickets, extended meter times to 8 p.m. in most parts of the city and is more aggressively enforcing parking violations, including in residential neighborhoods. Is this a good idea?
Monday July 13 2009
2 PM: Cheney linked to secrecy of CIA program…
The CIA kept a highly classified counter-terrorism program secret from Congress for eight years at the direction of then-Vice President Dick Cheney...Guest: Vince Cannistraro, Former Director of CIA counterterrorism operations.
3 PM: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Gil to discuss new developments with California's budget...
Friday July 10 2009More >>
2 PM: The Calorie Count Crusade… Guest: Jane Hurley, senior nutritionist - Center for Science in the Public Interest.
3 PM: Convicted Sacramento drunk driver who killed four people is suing the restaurant that served him alcohol… Guests: Greg Bianco, San Francisco attorney who is representing family of crash victims in a civil suit against Vellanoweth.; Molly McCann, bartender at Players Sports Bar & Arcade, Pier 39
Thursday July 9 2009
2 - 4 PM: Prescription Drug Abuse: rising to epidemic proportions in the U.S.
Prescription drugs are suspected as a cause in Michael Jackson's death. But the problem is not limited to celebrities; For nearly 2 hours, Gil spoke with a number of listeners who have had or currently have experiences with prescription drug abuse.
Guest: Dr. Joseph Haraszti, psychiatrist & assistant professor of Medicine at USC's Keck School of Medicine
Wednesday July 8 2009
2 PM: Bay Area TV stations reject marijuana legalization ad...
Most Bay Area television stations rejected or apparently ignored a new advertisement urging Californians to reconsider legalizing and taxing marijuana as a way to help close the state's gaping budget deficit, the ad's sponsors say.
Guest: Bruce Mirken, communications director – Marijuana Policy Project
3 PM: The California Budget….what now? Guests: Assemblywoman Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa(Evans is assembly budget committee chair); Aaron McClair, press secretary for Arnold SchwarzeneggerTuesday, July 7, 2009More >>
2:00p.m.
As the world officially said goodbye today to the King of Pop in a star-studded farewell memorial service which was broadcast worldwide, Gil spoke with listeners about Michael Jackson's life and his musical legacy.
3:00p.m.
Do you think the media coverage of Michael Jackson's public memorial service was too much? Gil examined whether the major news outlets are focused too much on entertainment and pop culture rather than hard news.
Monday July 6 2009More >>
2 PM: Robert McNamara, Architect of Vietnam War, Dies at 93; how did veterans of the war react to the news? Guest: Paul Cox, chair - Board of Directors, Swords to Plowshares
3 PM: Sarah Palin Steps Down… What’s Next for Her? Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will resign in a few weeks.... Guest: Steve Roberts, ABC News; Guest: Fred Barnes, executive editor of The Weekly Standard.Friday July 3 2009
2 PM: Sarah Palin Steps Down… What’s Next for Her?
Gov. Sarah Palin announced today that she will resign in a few weeks. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over at the Governor's Picnic in Fairbanks on July 26. Guests: Michael Cary, columnist - Anchorage Daily News; Vic Ratner, ABC News
Holiday Driving Etiquette… Gil has had enough of impatient drivers who cut in long traffic lines…what about you? Guest: Stan Burford, KGO News
Thursday July 2 2009More >>
2 PM: Stalking – How to spot it... How to stop it. Guest: Jim Cawood, president of The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals - atapworldwide.com
3 PM: How to make (and save) money in tough economic times…Gil asked listeners to share their novel solutions to lack of, or loss of income…
Wednesday July 1 2009More >>
2 PM: The California Budget impasse...
California's historic fiscal crisis became even more difficult to resolve, after the state Senate failed to pass three bills that would have averted an immediate cash crunch. Gil asked listeners to offer solutions...3 PM: Tickets soar for drivers on cell phones...
This week is the one-year anniversary of the state's ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving...Gil asked listeners to gauge the effectiveness of the law. Guests: Rich Walcoff; Maria Lopez. Both Rich & Maria were recently cited for driving and using a phone with a hands-free device.
Tuesday June 30 2009More >>
2 PM: Managing Simple Anger Before it’s Gets Deadly…
Six people were injured Monday when a 19-year-old Pittsburg man drove his car into a duplex during a lovers' spat over personal property...Could this case of anger “mis-management” been avoided? Gil asked listeners to tell their experiences with anger mismanagement.
3 PM: Prop 13 at the center of debate… again…Guests: Joel Fox, president - the Small Business Action Committee; Phil Ting, Assessor – City of San Francisco
Monday June 29 2009More >>
2 PM: Courts Charge Mother of 555-Pound Boy….
The mother of a 555-pound, 14-year-old boy in South Carolina was charged with felony neglect last week for allegedly failing to control her son's weight. Gil asked..."Are the charges justified?"
3 PM: Supreme Court Rules for White Firefighters in Bias Case…
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, in a case with enormous implications for workplaces across the country... Guest: Ronald Morales, president – International Hispanic Firefighters Association
Friday June 26 2009More >>
2 PM: Michael Jackson’s death and how it relates to post-mortem news coverage of troubled celebrities…
3 PM: Ex-deputy sentenced for killing 2 cyclists after falling asleep at the wheel…
Guests: Jon Orban, CEO Third Pillar Cycle Racing Team (both cyclists were members); Karen Clarkson, mother of Kristy Gough, one of the cyclist killed in the accident); Michael Rains, attorney for former deputy sheriff James Council.
Thursday June 25 2009More >>
2 PM: “Anti-Meth” bill working it’s way through California Legislature…
California lawmakers are looking at requiring prescriptions for popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications that contain pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the illicit manufacture of meth...
Guests: Sen. Rod Wright, D-Los Angeles(Wright is the author of SB 484, the so-called "anti-meth" bill; Melissa Griffin, writer San Francisco Examiner & Blogger – The Sweet Melissa.com3 PM: The Death of the King of Pop... Michael Jackson dies at 50. News of Jackson's cardiac arrest was posted by the celebrity news website TMZ during the broadcast; we confirmed his death about 20 minutes later. Then Gil asked the audience to describe their feelings about the singer's demise.
Wednesday June 24 2009More >>
2 PM: Missing South Carolina Gov admits affair…
Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) admitted in a press conference in Washington today that he had an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina... the real story is the original explanation for Sanford’s disappearance – hiking in the Appalachian Mountains? Couldn’t come up with a better alibi Mark? Gil asked listeners to share the worst alibis they’ve ever heard…3 PM: Health Care Reform…The Debate is On
The struggle to overhaul health care is expected to reach a fever pitch today. President Obama, putting a chunk of his political capital on the line, will take his case for change to the airwaves; They are four separate hearings today focusing, among other things, on the question of how to pay a price tag that may exceed $1 trillion. ...Guests: Ann Compton, ABC News; Rep. Anna Eshoo, D - Palo Alto (a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which had health care reform hearings today…)
Tuesday June 23 2009More >>
2-4 PM: Traumatic Stress on the Job…
Guest: Ravi Peruman
Ravi or RJ as he is known to KGO listeners, has been a distinguished member of the KGO News Team for 22 years. Recently he was diagnosed with a severe form of depression that is likely related to the traumatic stress of hard news reporting... If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or for more information about symptoms and treatment, contact the National Alliance of Mental Illness - 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264). You can also visit their website- www.nami.org.
Monday June 22 2009
2 PM: Court Says Parents of Special-Education Students Can Seek Reimbursement…
In a decision that could cost school districts millions of dollars, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Monday that parents of special-education students may seek government reimbursement for private school tuition, even if they have never received special-education services in public school.
3 PM: Political Unrest in Iran…what does it mean for the U.S. and the rest of the world?
Guests: David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times and author of the best seller - "The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power; Steven Speigel, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Middle East Development at UCLA…
Friday June 19 2009
2 PM: Tech gifts for Father’s Day; Guest: Brian Cooley, editor at large - CNET. Click here to see Brian's suggestions.
3 PM: Stories of the unemployed and underemployed…
Thursday June 18 2009
David Lazarus in for Gil...
2 PM: Obama announces financial regulation reform proposal…
President Obama announced his administration’s anticipated market reforms proposal yesterday... does Obama's plan make sense?
3 PM: Send in the clones…
A search and rescue dog that found the last person alive in the 9/11 terror attacks has been cloned, yielding 5 puppies. Is the cloning of animals a good thing? If not, is there room for exception when it's a beloved pet? If so, does this open the door to the cloning of human family members?
Wednesday June 17 2009
LIVE FROM WASHINGTON DC...
2 PM: Guests: Ann Compton, ABC News; Mary Ann Akers, Washington Post (Mary Ann writes"The Sleuth" blog for The Post)
3 PM: Guests: Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose; Sen. Barbara Boxer D-California; Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles; Guest: Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Sacramento.
Tuesday June 16 2009
LIVE FROM WASHINGTON DC..
2 PM: – Guest: Rep. George Miller D-Richmond; Gil & Rep. Miller discussed the congressman's involvement in health care reform & his thoughts on the supplemental war spending bill, which was passed by the house today.
3 PM: Guest: Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Francisco/San Mateo
Monday June 15 2009
LIVE FROM WASHINGTON DC...
2 PM: Health Care Reform: pro & con. Guests: Jackie Schechner, communications director –Health Care For America Now; John Goodman, President and CEO, National Center for Policy Analysis.
3 PM: The scoop from journalists inside the beltway…Guests: JT Rushing, staff writer, US Senate – The Hill; Vic Ratner, ABC News
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