2PM: Should people have to pay to drive in downtown San Francisco during peak hours? Gil speak with Zabe Bent, project manger for SFCTA, about why they are proposing this to our city.

3PM: A two year old child was killed by two of the families dog this morning in Concord. They were pit bulls. Gil says people with children should not be allowed to own a pit bull. Do you agree?

2PM: There was a rally yesterday in Walnut Creek in support of Mehserle and some people who support Oscar grant attended. It was a peaceful rally and Gil talked about the details with Tom Barnidge, columnist for the Contra Costa Times.

3PM: Should unemployment benefits be extended to people who are unable to find work after a certain amount of time?

2PM: Brian Copeland filled in for Gil Gross today and talked about how Suze Orman is pitching a "back to cash" crusade to encourage people to get rid of credit cards and get out of debt. Could you live on just cash?

3pm: Mark Williams is fighting with the NAACP and Brian talks about his highly controversial comments.

2PM: Eighty Oakland cops were laid off yesterday when negotiants could not reach an agreement. Gil spoke with Sergeant Dom Arotzarena, president of the Oakland Police Officers Association, about how the moral of the officers and how they will reconfigure the department.

3PM: A man who killed a nine year old girl while driving drunk was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison. He had nine previous DUI's and the father of the daughter who dies, is trying to pass Melody's Law, where if people have three DUI's they lose their license. Gil spoke with Aaron Osheroff, father of the Melody who was killed in accident, and Assemblyman Jared Huffman who is spearheading it to Sacramento.

2PM: A Antioch couple who forgot their baby in the backseat of the car and died, are not facing charges. Gil speaks with Contra Costa County prosecutor John Cope about the case.

3PM: UC Berkeley law school Dean Edley is proposing to launch an online degree program and not all people support the idea. Gil speaks with a Shane Boyle, a doctoral student at Berkeley, who explains why he is against online classes and Dan Greenstein, vice provost of UC Berkeley, about why he is trying to push to the program forward with the Dean.

2PM: The San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare are proposing a ban in San Francisco to stop selling animals in pet stores and Gil speaks with Chairwoman of the Commission Sally Stevens about the ban. He also speaks with Jennifer Grafelman, manager of Animal Connection, who says it will hurt business across the city.

2PM: Dr. Kimberly Henry, a plastic surgeon on Greenbrae, is suing some of her patients for posting bad reviews online. Gil asks if you should remain anonymous when writing things online or if people are hiding behind anonymity and saying things that are untrue. He speaks with Mark Goldowitz, attorney for California Anti-SLAPP Project, about the laws that protect online users.

3PM: Unemployment benefits may be revoked to many users and Gil discusses this with his listeners.

2PM: Governor Schwarzenegger ordered for all California state employees to receive minimum wage for their jobs until we reach a budget. Gil spoke with his spokesperson Aaron McLear about why he the Governor thinks this is a good idea and Democratic Chairman John Burton about why he doesn't like the idea at all.

3PM: The lawyers in the Mehserle trial gave closing arguments this afternoon and the jury is deliberating. Gil spoke with Tashina Manyak, reporter for the California Beat, who has been in the courtroom since the trial began and attorney Michael Cardoza to discuss what they think the verdict will be.

2PM: The judge made some decisions in the Mehserele trial today and Gil talked about it with attorney Michael Cardoza.

3PM: More Mehserle details as Gil speaks with Tammerlin Drummond, columnist for the Oakland Tribune, about possible riots in Oakland following the verdict and Tashina Manyak, reporter for the California Beat, who has been sitting in the court room since the trial began.

2PM: Are guns good for self defense or just cause more violence? Gil speaks with NRA attorney Nafiz Ahmed and attorney for the Brady Center and author of Lethal Logic Dennis Henigan about each of their views on this topic.

3PM: Gil is keeping close watch on the Mehserle trial and spoke with Ron Cottingham, president of the Peace Officers Research Association on California who is paying for his defense and attorney Michael Cardoza about the latest details.

2PM: Across the nation, many people are boycotting gas stations that carry BP gasoline. Gil spoke with Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's energy program, who agrees with the boycott and Brandon Wright, communications manager for Petroleum Marketers Association of America, who says boycotting will only hurt the innocent.

3PM: Oakland's budget is out of control so Gil asks what is the solution. Cutting police jobs? Higher taxes? What are you willing to do to help the city.

2PM: The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that it is illegal to give peace advice to terrorist. Gil spoke with David Cole, an attorney who is representing people and organizations that are challenging this law and Annemarie McAvoy, law professor at Fordham and former federal prosecutor about each of their opposite views.

3PM: General McChrystal gave some very controversial comments to a reporter from Rolling Stone magazine who followed him around for three weeks for an article. Gil spoke with Ann Compton about how the White House is responding to the comments and then Gil asked listeners if they believe the General should be fired.

2PM: This Sunday is Father's Day. Gil asks"what did you learn from your dad?".

3PM: Assemblyman Ed Hernandez is trying to get Bill AB2047 passed which would allow state colleges to consider race in admission to schools. Gil speaks with Assemblyman Hernandez about why he wants this passed and Ward Connerly, founder of the American Civil Rights Institute who says it is a direct violation of Prop 209.

2PM: The American Power Act is the new energy bill that Senator Kerry and Senator Lieberman are trying to get passed. Gil asks for your opinions.

3PM: Jonathan Alter, author of The Promise, sat in studio with Gil to discuss his book. Jonathan will be appearing at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco this evening at 6pm.

2PM: Gil has been following the Aaron Vargas case for the last several months and he will be sentenced tomorrow. Gil speaks with Mindi Galliani, Aaron's sister, who was at the court house for the beginning of the sentencing hearings and she told us how Aaron is doing. Gil then asked what you think his punishment should be.

3PM: 85% of registered voters did not vote last week. Why is this? Gil speaks with Adam Probolsky, Republican pollster, about what can be done to turn up voters on election day.

2PM: Carly Fiorina made a joke about Barbara Boxer's hairstyle. Why do women try to knock each other down? Gil asks our listeners for their opinion.

3PM: The Mehserle trial began today and some people are upset that there are no African Americans on the jury. Gil asks if this is important and he speaks with Hoku Jeffrey, national organizer of BAMN, who is picketing outside the Southern California courthouse.

2PM: A study published yesterday suggests that children who are raised by lesbians are better off than some of their peers. Gil speaks with Dr. Nanette Gartrell, co-author of the study, about what she discovered.

3PM: Why don't you vote?

2PM: Is baseball it is rare to pitch a perfect game and there is a debate going on about a game earlier this week. Gil speaks with Dave Pallone and perfect game pitcher Don Larsen about their opinion.

3PM: Tuesday we will be going to the polls so Gil give Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner a final opportunity to pitch why you should vote for them.

2PM: Sheriff Mike Hennesey sat in studio with Gil and discussed some local hot topics.

3PM: Assemblywoman Julia Brownley is trying to pass a bill that would ban plastic bags in the entire state of California. Gil spoke with Ron Fong, president and CEO of California Grocers Association, who explained why he supports the bill and Kieth Chistman, managing director for American Chemistry Council, about why he does not support it.

2PM: Gil asked for the best artist we have never heard.

3PM: BP is stating that is may take months for them to stop the major oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Gil speaks with Jackie Savitz, senior campaign director of Oceana, about what this could mean for the future and safety of the wild life it is effecting.

2PM: Oakland is trying to get a gang injunction and are in a hearing today to see if they will succeed. Gil speaks with Alan Schlosser, legal director for the ACLU, who does not support the injunction and Oakland City Attorney John Russo who is pushing for it.

3PM: President Obama gave a speech today regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and Gil discussed it with Vic Ratner, ABC correspondent, and our listeners.

2PM: Auburn, Ca is proposing mandatory neutering and spaying of all pit bulls in their city. Gil speaks with Councilman Bill Kirby who supports the ordinance and Tia Maria Torres who dedicates her life to saving the breed.

3PM: The Senate is trying to solve California's budget crisis by possibly raising taxes and cutting public programs. Gil speaks with Aaron McLear, spokesperson for Governor Arnold Schwartnegger, about the Governors's plan and Assemblyman Alberto Torrico and Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny about their views.

2PM: Gil talks about Proposition 14 today and speaks with Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado who supports it and Christina Tobin, chair of No on Prop 14, abotu why she doesn't.

3PM: Nine school districts have filed a suit against California arguing elected officials have dropped the ball on their support for public schools. Gil spoke with Bill Abrams, attorney for the plaintiff's, about the suit and what they hope to gain.

2PM: Gargi Dave sat in studio with Gil to tell her horrific true story of when her PAN AM flight 73 was high jacked in the 80's. It would have been appropriate for the to have ended back then but unfortunately it has unfolded into a legal battle among people who did not suffer in the incident.

3pm: The primary results are in today with some surprising defeats. People are being described as having an "anti-incumbent mood". Gil speaks with ABC correspondent Vic Ratner about reaction in DC, Dan Schnur, former McCain political strategist, about his opinion and co-chair of the RNC Jan Larimer about how the GOP is feeling.

2PM: The Dream Act was discussed today and Gil spoke to both sides of the debate. Maria Rodriguez, coordinator for the California Dream Network who explained why this is a good idea and Ira Mehlman, spokesperson for FAIR, who argued why it is harmful to our country.

3PM: Chely Wright, author and country singer, sat in studio with Gil to discuss her new book, Like Me. She will be at Book Passage in Corte Madera this evening at 7pm.

2PM: GPS Angel is offering a new device for your car that will warn you when a light is going to turn red. Gil speaks with Adam Fingerman, a representative from the company, and asked listeners if they would buy it.

3PM: Arizona just passed a bill to stop teaching ethnic studies in schools. Gil speaks with Anna Ochoa O'Learly, professor from U of A, about why she thinks this is a bad idea.

2PM: Melissa Huckaby pled guilty yesterday in the murder and rape of Sandra Cantu and Gil speaks with Marc Klaas, father of Polly Klaas who was murdered, about why he thinks it was a good idea for her to do so.

3PM: Amazon has filed a suit against North Carolina for trying to tax online sales. Gil speaks with Pete Sepp, executive vice president of the national Taxpayers Union, who surprisingly agrees with Amazon and Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner who sides with North Carolina.

2PM: Scott Turrow, author, sat in studio with Gil and talked about his new book Innocent.

3PM: Should people on a "no-fly" list be allowed to purchase guns? There were very different response's in a recent debate with Carly Fiorina, Tom Campbell, and Chuck DeVore and Gil spoke with all three of them about their opinions.

2PM: Senator Leeland Yee is hoping to pass a bill where witnesses to crime will be legally responsible for reporting it to the police. Gil speaks with the Senator and Professor Eugene Volokh who does not support the bill.

3PM: Mayor Newsom wants to rename Third Street in San Francisco Willie Brown Street. Good idea?

2PM: Should employers be able to request a credit report from possible future employees? Gil speaks with Assemblyman Tony Mendoza who is wrote a bill that would not support this idea and Michael Shaw, legislator director for the national Federation of Independent Business who thinks it's a fabulous idea.

3PM: What would you want the immigration bill to say?

2PM: The family of a truck driver who drove off the s-curve on the Bay Bridge is filed a law suit with Cal trans. Gil speaks with the attorney representing the family, Lew Van Blois about the details.

3PM: An increase in attacks on Asian Americans in the city is prompting the Asian community to come forward and speak out against young African American boys. Gil speaks with Supervisor Carmen Chu who says it is a major problem is the city that we need to tackle and SFPD Chief George Gascon called in and said he is aware of it and is doing things to crack down on it.

2PM: California is boycotting Arizona over the immigration law they just passed. Do you support this?

3PM: Goldman Sachs is going through grueling hearings in front of the senate today and Gil speaks with Vic Ratner who is at the hearings and Gregory Superman, author of The Greatest Trade Ever about the details of this catastophy and who is to blame.

2p.m.: KFC has come out with a new chicken sandwich called the Double Down. The "healthier" grilled version packs a slightly trimmer 460 calories, 23 grams of fat but is loaded with an artery-clogging 1,430 milligrams of salt. Gil asks what is the worst fat laden, high calorie food you've ever eaten and enjoyed.

3:05p.m.: Gil welecomed to the program Reza Kahlili, author of A TIME TO BETRAY: The Astonishing Double Life of a CIA Agent Inside the Revolutionary Guards of Iran. The book is a true story about the inner workings of the notorious Revolutionary Guards of Iran, as witnessed by an Iranian man inside their ranks who spied for the American government.

3:30p.m.: Bahman Kalbasi, Correspondent with the BBC's Persian Service in Washington, D.C. spoke about the latest issues concerning the fate of the three American hikers being held in Iran. Kalbasi also touched on other important issues related to Iran.

2PM: An Antioch couple claim they forgot their baby in the back seat of their car and the baby died. Gil speaks with Jenette Fennell, founder and president of KidsAndCars.org , about why this happens and why she believes charges should not be filed. Gil also spoke with Lyn Balfour, a mother who is living though this tragedy when she did this to her son in 2004.

3PM: Arizona passed Bill 1070 , the harshest law on immigration in the nation so Gil spoke with Mike Hethmon, general counsel for the Immigration Reform Law Institute about the details of this bill and ACLU of Arizona executive director Alessandra Meeze about why they don't support it.

2PM: Some parents in the East Bay are protesting and Oakland school over a teacher. Parents have complained for over two years to have this teacher released from his duties claiming he is harsh to the students. The school board gives excuses and parents are fed up. Gil speaks with Noel Gallo, Oakland school board member who supports the teacher dismissal and Troy Flint, district spokesperson who defended the school's actions.

3PM: Doctors are overworked so some people are suggestion that nurse practitioners take on a doctors role including ability to prescribe drugs and call themselves doctors. Good idea? Gil doesn't support it and speaks with Mary Jean Schumann, spokesperson for the American Nurses Association who tries to sway him to the other side.

2PM: Mortgage expert Carolyn Warren spoke with our listeners about their foreclosure woes.

Kim Komenich, photographer, professor, and super hero spoke with Gil about his brave acts on "bear hugging" a bank robber in San Jose last Monday.

3PM: Brett Burkhart was live at the Alameda County Fair Grounds covering a live tea party protest and Gil spoke with many of the candidates down there including John Dennis, Buddy Burke, and Carly Fiorina.

2PM: Danielle Joy Linhart, author of From Deep Within: Blind and Bruised, spoke with Gil about how to spot a child molester.

3PM: What is the problem with our health system? Gil asked people who work in the health care industry to call in and share their thoughts on what is wrong with the current system.

2PM: The ACLU is proposing an injunction on Oakland gangs. Gil speaks with Professor Victor Rios, a former Oakland gang member, who thinks this a bad idea and he also speaks with Lorain Taylor, founder of 1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence, about her experience with gang members.

3PM: Credit advisor Gerri Detweiler answered listeners money questions. Later in the hour Gil spoke with Diane Reeves who will be performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival and has a package deal at the KGO Cure-a-Thon this weekend.

2PM: Last February, Gil covered the Aaron Vargas story and today there have been updates to his case. Gil revisits the topic and delivers the new details.

3PM: Bullying in the workplace? It is a growing trend throughout the nation and Gil speaks with Gary Namie, founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute, about what it is, how to identify it, and what to do if it is happening to you.

2PM: Peter Kazanjy just created a highly controversial website. Unvarnished is a site where people can rate other people based on employment experience but people are upset over the consequences it may cause. Peter say in studio with Gil and answered all your questions. Michael Fertik, CEO of Reputation Defender, chimed in to discuss why he doesn't support the site.

3PM: Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? Gil spoke with Kathy Gerus-Darbison who is HIV positive after he husband was infected through a blood transfusion. Although she is a gay rights activist she is torn on this issue. She speaks with Gil and Kevin Jones, Deputy Director of Out and Equal Workplace Advocates joined the conversation in why he would like to see gay men allowed to donate.

2PM: The NUMMI facility in Fremont and is closing and Gil ask since it has received such high praise as being one of the best plants in existence, why is it closing? He speaks with Jeff Liker, Toyota expert and Professor at University of Michigan, who helps him answer this question. later in the hour, Gil invited Numi employees to call in and talked about what is next for them.

3PM: President Obama made a proposal today about off shore drilling and Gil debated both sides. Jackie Savitz, Senior Campaign Director for Oceana, argued why it is a bad idea while Rayola Dougher, Senior Economic Advisor for American Petroleum Institute stated why she believes it is crucial for America.

2PM: Are conservative talk show hosts crossing lines between freedom of speech and hate speech? Heidi Beirich, director of research at the Southern Poverty Law Center, thinks so and shares her opinions with Gil.

3PM: Should the Pope be forced to testify in court about the catholic church child molestation cover up?

2PM: Gil hosted Dr. Jan Gurley, a board-certified internist physician, to discuss the legalization of marijuana.

3PM: Why are people so angry about the health bill. Members of congress are receiving threatening phone calls so Gil asks, why you so mad.

Our beloved collegue Mary Ellen Geist's father passed away from Alzheimer’s. If you woud like to donate to the The Woody Geist Memorial Fund, please send check to:

20300 Civic Center Dr.

Suite 1000

Southfield, Mi 48076

2PM: What is the worst car in the history of automobiles? With all the drama surrounding Toyota, Gil speaks with Jason Vuic, author of The Yugo, and discussed the most horrible cars ever!

3PM: Gil opened the phones lines to hear more of your opinions on the new health bill.

2PM: Brian Copeland sat in for Gil today and says he regularly texts while he is stopped at a red light. He thinks there is nothing wrong with this. Do you agree with him?

3PM: An eleven year old boy who's mother died due to lack of health insurance, has Rush Limbaugh saying appalling things about him. Brian speaks with the boys grandma, Gina Owens to explain their story and then Brian ask to hear our listeners stories who lack health insurance.

2PM: Brian Copeland was in for Gil today and asked if inmates that are critically ill should be released.

3PM: The Libertarian Party is against census forms so Brian speaks with Wes benedict, Executive Director of the National Libertarian Party, about why they feel this way and then asked if you will be filling yours out.

2PM: Brian Copeland sits in for Gil all week and discusses how police officers in San Jose set a sting outside of mini-marts where people under the age of 21 would ask adults to buy them liquor. If adults said yes, they would be arrested. Brian asks if this is entrapment.

3PM: Jim Sikes, a Prius owner in San Diego, claims his car went out of control last week while Toyota is saying it didn't happen. Who do you believe?

2PM:What should we do with kids who commit murder? Life without parole or give them a second chance?

3PM: San Francisco wants to limit cars and parking in our city but in order to do this, Gil thinks we need to completely revamp our transit system.

2PM: A child of a lesbian couple in Boulder, Co has been refused enrollment into a kindergarten class at Sacred Heart of Jesus school. The school claims it is protecting the values and morals of the Catholic religion who does not support homosexuality. Gil speaks with Jeff Stone, spokesperson for Dignity USA about their view on this issue.

3PM: A battle is heating up on the GOP senate race over Israel and Gil speaks with Tom Campbell and Assemblyman Chuck Devore to get to the bottom of the debate.

2PM: SFPD Chief Gascon is pondering whether to crack down on critical mass. Gil speaks with critical mass participants and angry drivers about why it should or should not continue.

3PM: With tuition fee's going up at a frightening rate, Gil has Debra Lipphardt, author of The Scholarship & Financial Aid Solution: How to Go to College for Next to Nothing with Short Cuts, Tricks, and Tips from Start to Finish, answer your questions.

2PM: A few groups are lobbing against a bill that plans to fine tax cheats. Gil speaks with Theresa Casazza, president of Cal Tax about why they are fighting against it and Senator Lois Wolk who supports the bill.

3PM: President Obama gave a speech on health care today and Gil speaks with Republican Tom Campbell and Democratic Congresswoman Anna Eshoo about their reactions.

2PM: A poll that came out today shows that people are divided on whether to build a new stadium for the 49ers in Santa Clara. Gil speaks with Lisa Gillmore, spokesperson for the Santa Clara Economic for Progress about why she thinks it's a good idea and Bill Bailey, Treasurer of Santa Clara Plays Fair, a non profit that does not support the stadium. Supervisor Scott Haggerty chimed in and wants to house both the 49ers and the Raiders in one stadium in Oakland. It was a hot discussion with solutions yet to be determined.

3PM: Judith Warner, author of We've Got Issues, sat in studio with Gil and discussed how our society tends to over medicate children. She will be speaking at Books Inc in Mountain View this evening at 7:30.

2PM: Hani Khan, a nine-teen year old girl was fired from her job because she wore a head scarf. She has filed a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Gil spoke with her and Zahra Billoo, spokesperson for the Council on American-Islamic Relations who filed the complaint for her.

3PM: A whale at Sea World in Florida killed his trainer yesterday. Should wild animals continue to be held in captivity? Gil speaks with Richard Ellis, one of America's leading marine conservationists, about his views why whales should be left in the wild and Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, about his views how it benefits the animals to keep them in captivity.

2PM: In Mendocino County a man is being charged with first degree murder after he shot the man who had molested him for years. Gil speak with the accused killer's sister, Mindi Galliani, about the details of the case and attorney Michael Cordoza chimed in on what could possibly happen in this case.

3PM: Toyota apologized today for the problems in their car. Gil asks why is everyone apologizing to the public. Toyota. Tiger Woods. Politicians. The list goes on and on and he wonders if any of them are actually sorry for their actions verses sorry for being caught.

2PM: A new credit card reform law will take effect on Monday so Gil has Ethan Ewing, president of bills.com, in studio to answer all your credit questions.

3PM: Tiger Woods made a public apology today and Gil speaks with Mary Jo Rapini, a relationship therapist, about the chances of their marriage survival and Attorney Gloria Allred who is representing one of Tiger's mistresses.

2PM: Grades don't always mean the same thing in each school making it very confusing for college acceptance. Gil speaks with Frank Worrell, an education psychology professor at UC Berkeley about inflated grades.

3PM: Is nuclear power the answer for the future? Gil speaks with both sides of the debate starting with Tom Kauffman, Senior Media Relations Manager for Nuclear Energy Institute and Jim Riccio, Nuclear Policy Analyst for Greenpeace.

2PM: Controversial billboards are popping up in Georgia that are targeting black pregnant women. Gil speaks with Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue, and why they support it and is it racist.

3PM: Should government regulate our salt intake?

2PM: The city of Vallejo has seen some major crime increase and Mayor Davis is asking for help. Gil speaks with Marc Garman, Editor of Vallejo Independent Bulletin, about his views with what is going wrong and Matt Mustard, Police Union President and current Vallejo police officer, about how the police department is coping with the problems.

3PM Michelle Alexander, author of the New Jim Crow, sat in studio with Gil to talk about her new book.

2PM: Mercury Insurance has a ballot measure where critics claim they are stating lies about what may happen. Gil speaks with Harvey Rosenfield, Founder of Consumer Watchdog and Spokesperson for Yes on Prop 17 Kathy Fairbanks about both sides of the issue.

3PM: Anthem Blue Cross is hiking its rates in California so Gil speaks with Anthony Right, Executing Director of Health Access who is outraged about this possibility.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

*************Merry Christmas from The Gil Gross Program!!!!!!!!!!!********************

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

<3 P.M.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?"

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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

2-4 PM: Gil Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the first Moon Landing…

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...

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?

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

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

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

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…

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

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.

2 PM: Missing South Carolina Gov admits affair…

3 PM: Health Care Reform…The Debate is On

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…)

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…

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?

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