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=12150 America has a recent history of fluctuating oil prices. In the past they've always droppped following a big spike, but this time they might be up for good.Economist Peter Navarro tells us why prices are high and why they're likely to stay high. Our listeners tell us how high gas prices have affected their lives, and what they're trying to do to adjust to them. KPBS America has a recent history of fluctuating oil prices. In the past they've always droppped following a big spike, but this time they might be up for good.Economist Peter Navarro tells us why prices are high and why they're likely to stay high. Our listeners tell us how high gas prices have affected their lives, and what they're trying to do to adjust to them. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:13:11 PST 14:56 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12150 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12149 The Black Historical Society of San Diego has a new home downtown. The East Village building will house a new museum featuring a permanent exhibit on the history of African-Americans in San Diego, a genealogical research center and gift shop. We'll talk with the chairwoman of the Historical Society about the importance of the museum to the region. KPBS The Black Historical Society of San Diego has a new home downtown. The East Village building will house a new museum featuring a permanent exhibit on the history of African-Americans in San Diego, a genealogical research center and gift shop. We'll talk with the chairwoman of the Historical Society about the importance of the museum to the region. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:08:40 PST 13:41 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12149 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12140 This month, the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library hosts its 10th annual Summer Festival featuring pianist Gustavo Romero. Romero will perform works by the seven composers he has featured over the years, as well as a few new favorites. KPBS This month, the Athenaeum Music and Arts Library hosts its 10th annual Summer Festival featuring pianist Gustavo Romero. Romero will perform works by the seven composers he has featured over the years, as well as a few new favorites. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:03:41 PST 14:13 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12140 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12139 It's summer in San Diego, so it must be time for for the annual Old Globe Summer Shakespeare Festival. This year's selection includes the classic comedies All's Well That Ends Well and The Merry Wives of Windsor, as well as the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. Join us on These Days as we talk to the directors of the festival plays about all things Bard. KPBS It's summer in San Diego, so it must be time for for the annual Old Globe Summer Shakespeare Festival. This year's selection includes the classic comedies All's Well That Ends Well and The Merry Wives of Windsor, as well as the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. Join us on These Days as we talk to the directors of the festival plays about all things Bard. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:54:44 PST 6:17 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12139 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12137 How can we fix the sewage pollution problems that have plagued the San Diego-Tijuana border region for decades? What can be done to improve Tijuana's sewage runoff problems, and who should pay the bill? Now that the proposal to build the Bajagua water treatment plant has been killed, the conversation about how to fix our region's cross-border sewage problems has been renewed. Host Tom Fudge speaks to representatives from a few of the many organizations involved in the cross-border pollution conversation. KPBS How can we fix the sewage pollution problems that have plagued the San Diego-Tijuana border region for decades? What can be done to improve Tijuana's sewage runoff problems, and who should pay the bill? Now that the proposal to build the Bajagua water treatment plant has been killed, the conversation about how to fix our region's cross-border sewage problems has been renewed. Host Tom Fudge speaks to representatives from a few of the many organizations involved in the cross-border pollution conversation. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:11:55 PST 3:50 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12137 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=11111 Singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman grew up in San Diego and didn't pick up a guitar until she was 15. Her newest record "Hello" came out in April. KPBS Singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman grew up in San Diego and didn't pick up a guitar until she was 15. Her newest record "Hello" came out in April. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:38:40 PST 33:33 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=11111 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12125 What can today's business leaders learn from the CEOs of the past? How can Ray Kroc's plans for McDonald's be applied to a new franchise? Why did Estee Lauder succeed at selling high-end cosmetics? Host Tom Fudge speaks to economist and author, Todd Buchholz, about his new book New Ideas from Dead CEOs: Lasting Lessons from the Corner Office. KPBS What can today's business leaders learn from the CEOs of the past? How can Ray Kroc's plans for McDonald's be applied to a new franchise? Why did Estee Lauder succeed at selling high-end cosmetics? Host Tom Fudge speaks to economist and author, Todd Buchholz, about his new book New Ideas from Dead CEOs: Lasting Lessons from the Corner Office. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:01:36 PST 10:22 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12125 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12124 The novel "The World of Suzie Wong" was written by Richard Mason in 1957. It became a hit movie in 1960 starring William Holden, and Nancy Kwan as Suzie Wong. Now, former SDSU professor and world traveller James Clapp has written his own version of what happened to these characters in his new novel "For Goodness Sake: A Novel of the Afterlife of Suzie Wong." KPBS The novel "The World of Suzie Wong" was written by Richard Mason in 1957. It became a hit movie in 1960 starring William Holden, and Nancy Kwan as Suzie Wong. Now, former SDSU professor and world traveller James Clapp has written his own version of what happened to these characters in his new novel "For Goodness Sake: A Novel of the Afterlife of Suzie Wong." Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:34:52 PST 14:47 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12124 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12123 Since 9/11, securing America's border has been a top priority of the Federal government. More and more technology is be developed and used to monitor the flow of people and goods across the borders. We'll explore the ethical issues that arise with the use of new technologies for U.S. security. KPBS Since 9/11, securing America's border has been a top priority of the Federal government. More and more technology is be developed and used to monitor the flow of people and goods across the borders. We'll explore the ethical issues that arise with the use of new technologies for U.S. security. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:28:13 PST 15:38 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12123 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, 30 Jun 2008 12:59:54 PST 48:26 http://www.kpbs.org/radio/these_days?id=12122