http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days en-us ℗ & © 2006 http://kpbs.org KPBS Radio's morning talk show with host Tom Fudge KPBS no 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. KPBS podcast@kpbs.org http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13575 The beginning of the year is a time for many new laws to go into effect. Legal Analyst Dan Eaton will talk about several new laws, including a ban on cell phone texting while driving and nutritional information for restaurants. KPBS The beginning of the year is a time for many new laws to go into effect. Legal Analyst Dan Eaton will talk about several new laws, including a ban on cell phone texting while driving and nutritional information for restaurants. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:09:31 PST 13:42 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13575 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13574 How do cultural and ethnic differences create disparities in the treatment and delivery of medicine? As part of our monthly series on ethics and science, we'll explore the complexities of race and culture in the practice of medicine. KPBS How do cultural and ethnic differences create disparities in the treatment and delivery of medicine? As part of our monthly series on ethics and science, we'll explore the complexities of race and culture in the practice of medicine. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:03:04 PST 48:44 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13574 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12122 Abilgail Washburn and her all-star band, the Sparrow Quartet, perform in studio and talk about their new album. Washburn is joined by virtuoso banjo player Béla Fleck, cellist Ben Sollee, and fiddler Casey Driessen. KPBS Abilgail Washburn and her all-star band, the Sparrow Quartet, perform in studio and talk about their new album. Washburn is joined by virtuoso banjo player Béla Fleck, cellist Ben Sollee, and fiddler Casey Driessen. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:59:54 PST 48:26 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12122 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=10756 The discovery of gold in California in 1848 changed America forever. What was it about the geology of the West that produced gold in the first place? And how did the early settlers handle the rough terrain they encountered as they traveled westward in search of riches? We talk about the geology of the West and the challenges the early settlers faced. KPBS The discovery of gold in California in 1848 changed America forever. What was it about the geology of the West that produced gold in the first place? And how did the early settlers handle the rough terrain they encountered as they traveled westward in search of riches? We talk about the geology of the West and the challenges the early settlers faced. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:49:28 PST 26:23 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=10756 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13565 The San Diego County Board of Supervisors controls more than a $5 billion budget and serve the county's 3 million residents. We begin our series of interviews with the five supervisors by talking to outgoing chairman Greg Cox about the state of the economy and the challenges the county will face in the year ahead. KPBS The San Diego County Board of Supervisors controls more than a $5 billion budget and serve the county's 3 million residents. We begin our series of interviews with the five supervisors by talking to outgoing chairman Greg Cox about the state of the economy and the challenges the county will face in the year ahead. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:40:07 PST 22:16 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13565 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12066 Even if you haven't heard of biomimicry, you no doubt have heard of Velcro, the self-adhesion product. Velcro was inspired by nature. Swiss chemist George de Mestral copied the way cockleburs clung to his dog's coat in order to invent Velco. Today, scientists and engineers are exploring how to create everything from desert water collecting devices to fly-sized rescue robots - all inspired by nature's exquisite designs. We'll explore the science of biomimetics and how it may help create more sustainable, environmentally friendly products for the world. KPBS Even if you haven't heard of biomimicry, you no doubt have heard of Velcro, the self-adhesion product. Velcro was inspired by nature. Swiss chemist George de Mestral copied the way cockleburs clung to his dog's coat in order to invent Velco. Today, scientists and engineers are exploring how to create everything from desert water collecting devices to fly-sized rescue robots - all inspired by nature's exquisite designs. We'll explore the science of biomimetics and how it may help create more sustainable, environmentally friendly products for the world. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST 14:47 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12066 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13178 Since winning multiple San Diego music awards and garnering a strong following for their live shows, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds have become a popular staple in the San Diego music scene. They join us in studio to perform and talk about their love of the blues. KPBS Since winning multiple San Diego music awards and garnering a strong following for their live shows, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds have become a popular staple in the San Diego music scene. They join us in studio to perform and talk about their love of the blues. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST 42:26 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13178 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=11994 Maya Angelou, the world-renowned poet, author, educator and civil rights activist, speaks to These Days about her life's work and the state of race and education in America today. KPBS Maya Angelou, the world-renowned poet, author, educator and civil rights activist, speaks to These Days about her life's work and the state of race and education in America today. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST 27:53 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=11994 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13533 Tom Fudge continues his conversation about the sale of the San Diego Padres with longtime sports talkshow host Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. KPBS Tom Fudge continues his conversation about the sale of the San Diego Padres with longtime sports talkshow host Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:23:36 PST 18:50 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13533 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13532 John Moores plans to sell the Padres. We'll look back on his time as owner, and ask what the future could hold for San Diego's major league baseball team. KPBS John Moores plans to sell the Padres. We'll look back on his time as owner, and ask what the future could hold for San Diego's major league baseball team. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:19:54 PST 20:38 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=13532