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KPBS These Days

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If people are buzzing about something in San Diego, you'll hear about it on These Days, KPBS Radio's morning talk show. The two-hour program focuses on the issues, events and cultural trends that shape San Diego and California.


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How Many Species Can Scientists Identify in a 24-hour Period?
Have you ever wondered how many species of plants and animals live in San Diego? If so, the BioBlitz event going on this weekend will interest you. Teams of volunteers, scientists, and educators will be participating in a 24-hour "rapid biodiversity assessment" at Mission Trails Regional Park this Saturday. The goal of the event is to identify and document the total number of species living in the park. We speak to Dr. Michael Wall, from the San Diego Natural History Museum, about what's bee...

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:06:07 PST ]


Sorting Through Swine Flu
As of Wednesday, eight countries confirmed cases of swine flu and the World Health Organization raised the alert to "pandemic is imminent" level. Health officials continue to try to get a handle on the outbreak. We'll get a report of the latest news on the virus, and what people can do to keep themselves from contracting it....

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:44:36 PST ]


San Diegans Seek Food, Shelter and Jobs During Difficult Times
As California's unemployment rate hits its highest level since the state began keeping records, the impact of the global recession is taking its toll on San Diegans. We'll examine the resources available to help San Diegans obtain food, housing and jobs as the recession lingers on. ...

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[ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:47:24 PST ]


NPR's Andrei Codrescu Wants to Save Us From Ourselves
Is Dada really dead? Not according to NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu. He'll talk about how his new impractical handbook for practical living, "The Posthuman Dada Guide," can save us from the modern high-tech world. ...

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[ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:00:00 PST ]


The Race for Sheriff Is On
Who will be the new sheriff in town? San Diego County Sheriff Bill Kolender is set to resign his seat in July, a year ahead of the 2010 election. An interim sheriff will be appointed to fill the position until the election. What advantages will the interim sheriff have? We'll talk about the politics of law enforcement with KPBS political correspondent Gloria Penner. ...

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[ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:01:57 PST ]


Beethoven and Rwanda Collide in "The General"
In "The General," which has its U.S. premiere with the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus this weekend, author Paul Griffiths draws a composite score from Beethoven and adds text to create a dramatic work for orchestra, chorus, and actor that tells the story of the Rwandan tragedy through the eyes of the general leading the U.N. peacekeeping mission....

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[ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:30:00 PST ]


Journalist-Turned-Human-Guinea-Pig Reveals His Inner Health
Why would a healthy person want to be a human guinea pig, subjecting himself to hundreds of medical tests? If you're a biotech writer, maybe it's because it provides a great deal of rich information for your work. Journalist and author David Ewing Duncan talks about why he decided to be an experimental man. ...

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[ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PST ]


What's the Secret to Great Storytelling?
What's the secret to good storytelling? Can anyone be trained to tell a story well? We'll talk with Jay Allison, the creator of the NPR series "This I Believe" about the art of citizen storytelling. ...

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[ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PST ]


Health Officials Working Feverishly to Control Swine Flu
Human cases of an outbreak of swine flu have been confirmed in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Spain. Public health officials are trying to get a handle on the outbreak. We'll get a report of the latest news on the virus, and what people can do to keep themselves from contracting it....

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[ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST ]


Local Filmmakers Unveil Life Under the Sea
What's life like under the ocean? Del Mar residents Howard and Michele Hall know first hand. They are world-renown underwater filmmakers whose newest IMAX film, Under the Sea, explore the depths of the ocean in remote places from South Australia to the Coral Triangle islands of Papua New Guinea. ...

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[ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:30:00 PST ]


Famed Beatles Photographer at Morrison Hotel Gallery
Robert Whitaker is the photographer behind one of the most controversial album covers ever released. It was called "The Butcher Cover" and featured The Beatles in white lab coats covered in blood, raw meat, and dismembered baby dolls. It was recalled almost immediately because it was so outrageous. Robert was also a war correspondent during the Vietnam War. His photographs will be on view at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in La Jolla. ...

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[ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:17:39 PST ]


SD Reps Does the History of America in 90 Minutes
Is it possible to learn the history of America in just 90 minutes? The Reduced Shakespeare Company thinks so and they're brought their slap-stick act to the San Diego Rep. ...

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[ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:05:41 PST ]


New Study Documents Rise in Narcissism Among Young People
Does it seem like today's young people are more self-absorbed and narcissistic than previous generations? What's causing young people to have a greater sense of entitlement nowadays? And, why are college-age women showing the greatest increase in narcissistic traits? We speak to SDSU psychology professor, and co-author of "The Narcissism Epidemic," Jean Twenge about her new study into the attitudes and behaviors of young people....

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[ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:40:39 PST ]


County Approves Plan to Boost Food Stamp Enrollment
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors recently voted in favor of a plan to boost food stamp enrollment in the county. Why does San Diego currently have one of the lowest food stamp enrollment rates in the nation? And, how can this new plan increase awareness and participation in the local food stamp program? We speak to KPBS reporter Joanne Faryon about her on-going investigation into the problems with the county's food stamp program....

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[ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:29:48 PST ]


Californians Head to Polls on May 19
California voters will head to the polls on May 19 for a special statewide election. Voters will decide on six ballot initiatives ranging from freezing legislative pay during budget deficits to modernizing the state lottery. We'll do a ballot preview with KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner....

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[ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PST ]


How Technology Is Changing Our Brain
How have modern technologies like computers and cell phones changed the brains of young people? What are the benefits and downsides of the newly evolving brain wired on microprocessors and limitless information? We'll explore these issues with a UCLA brain and memory expert. ...

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[ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PST ]


Imperial Valley Update: Signs of Economy Improving, Concerns About Program at SDSU-IV
What are some of the signs that the Imperial Valley economy is starting to improve? Why are certain Imperial County residents concerned about a plan to eradicate non-native fish from the Colorado River? And, can bargains be found right now in the IV housing market? Brad Jennings, editor of the Imperial Valley Press, join us to talk about the latest news out in the Imperial Valley. Jennings also talks about concerns that were recently raised relating to the quality of the teacher education pr...

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[ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:32:40 PST ]


How to be Happy and Healthy in Mid Life
How do our bodies change when we reach middle age? How can we keep ourselves happy and healthy when battling the stresses of the current economic climate? We'll talk with a doctor who focuses on the connection between weight, mood and sex in midlife....

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[ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:43:18 PST ]


Judge Rules South Bay School Discrimates
How is a South Bay high school violating Title IX, the federal law that forbids sex discrimination in schools? We'll find out about that, and whether Mother's Day giveaways are illegal, with KPBS legal analyst Dan Eaton. ...

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[ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PST ]


The Banking Crisis in Plain English
Want to know how we got in this economic mess? Want to know what kind of trouble America's banks are in? Want to know how to translate finance speak? If you're confused, there's nobody better at clearing the fog than NPR's Adam Davidson. Davidson stops by the studio to explain the status of America's banking system....

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[ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST ]


Saving and Splurging on Good Food
Spring is here. Farmers markets are filling up with tenders fruits and vegetables of the season and restaurants are dusting off their patio tables. But the recession is dampening everyone's spirits. So our monthly food segment will focus on when to splurge and when to save when it comes to good food and drink. ...

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[ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:22:45 PST ]


High Unemployment is Leading to Boom in Military Recruitment
How is the nation's economic downturn, and the high rate of unemployment affecting military recruiting in the United States? As part of our series, Rough Water: Navigating San Diego's Economy, we speak with reporter Alison St. John about how the poor job market is affecting recruiting and retention in our nation's military. ...

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[ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:45 PST ]


UCSD Trauma Surgeon Urges Prevention First
More than 150,000 Americans die from trauma each year. It is the leading cause of death for people aged 1-45, and a growing problem for seniors who are living longer, more active lives. Unfortunately, most people do not think trauma will happen to them. We'll explore trauma care in San Diego and what you need to know to prevent - and survive - trauma....

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[ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST ]


Local Program Aims to End Cycle of Recidivism in California
What are the biggest challenges parolees face upon their release from prison? What can California do to reduce the cycle of recidivism that has plagued our state's over-crowded prison population? Host Tom Fudge speaks to Second Chance Founder Scott Silverman about the Prisoner Reentry Employment Program (PREP). We also hear from Regina Nolte-Ware, who is a PREP graduate, about how the program has impacted her life....

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[ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:30:00 PST ]


Local Military Fairing Well Despite Recession
Last week, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced a major reshaping of the Pentagon. We explore how cultural and priority changes in the defense department will impact the military in San Diego. And we'll find out who the local military is fairing in this recession....

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[ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:01:58 PST ]


What Should CA Do to Achieve Full Global Potential?
What does California need to do to meet its full, global potential? We speak to Dr. Abraham Lowenthal about his new book Global California: Rising to the Cosmopolitan Challenge. Dr. Lowenthal talks about what the state can do to promote itself internationally, and how the state can benefit from the growing global economy. ...

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[ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:43:32 PST ]


When Will San Diego Home Prices Hit Bottom?
Are San Diego home prices now reasonable? It depends on how you define reasonable. According to the most recent Standard & Poor's home price index, local home prices have dropped 40 percent from the market peak in November 2005. But, local home prices are still almost 50 percent higher than they were in 2000. We speak to a local realtor and a financial advisor about whether prices are expected to continue to drop, and what you should consider if you are thinking about buying a new home right...

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[ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:54:48 PST ]


The Oceanside Museum of Art Fragrance On Sale Now!
These days it seems as if every celebrity has a perfume line aiming to represent their "essence" and increase their marketability. Joining the fray is the Oceanside Museum of Art. Conceptual artist Brian Goeltzenleuchter has designed an environmental fragrance for the museum as part of an installation called Institutional Wellbeing. Brian and Museum Director of Exhibitions Teri Sowell join us to talk about the exhibit. ...

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[ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:51:05 PST ]


Exploring 400 Years of the Telescope
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy for good reason - it's the 400 anniversary of the telescope. We'll talk about the history of the telescope and its impact on astronomy, as well as modern attempts to understand the universe. ...

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[ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:40:23 PST ]


North Coast Rep's "Rabbit Hole" Deals with Loss and Grief
When a tragic accident turns a family upside down, how does that family cope with the loss? We'll explore what it is like for parents to lose a child in the North Coast Rep's "Rabbit Hole," which won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for drama. ...

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[ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:25 PST ]

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