News conferences, speeches, debates, and other compelling news audio you only hear part of on the air.
The Republican Response
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says why independents voted "overwhelmingly" Republican in the most recent election. (11/7; 4:56)
Presidential Weekly Address
President Obama honors the heroism of those following Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood. (11/7; 4:07)
Flags at Half Staff
President Obama addresses the Ft. Hood shooting, before he talks about the economy. (11/6; 4:55)
KCBS and CBS radio news interviews, analysis, and commentary.
Flight 93 Memorial
Alice Hoagland , a former flight attendent and mother of Mark Bingham, who died on Flight 93, criticizes current airline security. (11/7; 4:30)
Desicion Day on Health Care
KCBS politcal analyst Marc Sandalow expects Republicans to stall the health care overhaul which is finally coming to a vote. (11/7; 3:57)
Disappearing Act
SF Chronicle columnist C.W. Nevius says Gavin Newsom's political career has taken a turn for the worse. (11/7; 4:03)
Bravery at Ft Hood
CBS news reporter August Skamenca describes the heroism displayed by those at the scene of Thursday’s shooting at Ft Hood that left 13 people dead.(11/6; 3:38)
New Beatles Gadget
CNET staff writer Caroline McCarthy says the new apple-shaped USB drive containing the entire Beatles back-catalogue is a compromise for the bend hesitant to dive into the download business.
(11/6; 3:39)
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Google Dashboard
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid explains Google’s new privacy feature, Dashboard, making it easier for users to know what information is being collected about them. (11/6; 2:47)
New Smart Phone Hits Shelves
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks about Droid, the newest smart phone arriving on store shelves.(11/5; 1:21)
Digital Ethics Hot Topic at Conference
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid on the messages being presented by the speakers at the 3rd annual Family Online Safety Institute Conference and Exhibition. (11/4; 2:05)
Blu-Ray, We Hardly Knew You
The KCBS technology analyst says streaming DVD service on computers and Tivo-like devices will put Blu-Ray to pasture. (11/3; 2:28)
Apple to Target Television Viewers
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid on Apple’s new service, which hopes to lure viewers away from their television sets by offering shows through iTunes. (11/2; 2:21)
Our weekly half-hour news interview. Plus, Face the Nation, the CBS Weekend Roundup and 60 Minutes. (On air: In Depth, Sundays 8:30am, 8:30pm; Face the Nation, Sundays 9:30am, 9:30pm; CBS Roundup, Sundays 1:30am, 6:30am; 60 Minutes, Sundays 7pm) Click here for this weekend's guest information (posted by Friday)
60 Minutes - Nov. 1
The H1N1 flu vaccine; how the Japanese mafia may help foreigners jump the line in the US for a life-saving liver transplant; and Hollywood Pirates. (11/1; 42:03)
Face the Nation
White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod spoke with Bob Schieffer the Right-Wing media's criticism of President Obama. Plus; Sen. Joe Lieberman. (11/1; 29:00)
60 Minutes - Oct. 25
Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters are cheating U.S. taxpayers out of an estimated $90 billion a year. More Americans suffer from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined. (10/25; 42:37)
Commentaries from students at Youth Radio. On the air on Sundays, 10:36am, 5:53pm, and 10:53pm.
Crossing Guards
Youth Radio's Wesley Sims talks about a tragic fatality and how it could be avoided in the future. (11/1; 1:20)
Socializing Offline
Youth Radio's Rachel Krantz talks about going offline in Cuba. (10/25; 1:17)
Investing
Youth Radio's Arai Buendia learns about the stock market. (10/18; 1:14)
Football
Youth Radio's Derek Williams talks about some healthy benefits to this sport. (10/11; 1:17)
Outdoors Report
The Chronicle's Tom Stienstra covers the Great Outdoors in the Bay Area and beyond, offering tips and suggestions for a day's outing, as well as thoughts on the issues surrounding outdoors recreation. Tom Stienstra Outdoors airs on KCBS Saturdays at 7:35 am, and is repeated at 9:35 am and 12:35 pm.
Here Come The Birds
From snow geese to sand hill cranes, the sky is filled with birds arriving at the Sacramento National Wildlife refuge. (11/7; 1:08)
Bay Area's Outdoor Getaways
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra has the best places for low cost coastal excursions with an array of activities. (10/31; 1:14)
Bay Area Fall Colors
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra recommends downtown Palo Alto and the East Bay Foothills for vibrant Fall colors. (10/24; 1:05)
Fall's Best Bike Rides
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra says Fall is a favorite time in the Bay Area to go for a gorgeous bike ride. (10/17; 1:12)
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra shares his experience of being transfixed by Pigeon Point's landscape and the endless ray of light. (10/10; 1:13)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Maurice Woods, who introduces inner-city middle school kids to graphic design with free classes. (11/4; 1:42)
Bob Price Retires
Mister "25 and 55" is calling it a career. KCBS' Stan Bunger has more. (10/30; 1:53)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Jeff Benesch, an engineer who enriches the education of Bay Area students by designing science lessons, and putting together new projects. (10/28; 1:38)
Teen Suicides Rock Palo Alto
Parents, teens and community members are coming together to talk about teen stress and depression. In this KCBS cover story, reporter Margie Shafer has the community's response in the wake of the fourth teen suicide by train.(10/22; 1:27)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Tracy Dixson, who honors his murdered son by providing food, field trips and a family atmosphere to the community. (10/21; 1:50)
From Wall Street to Main Street, with the editors at MarketWatch.com.
Money Markets and More
Wall St is looking at the big October jobs report. Starbucks is in focus. Top Hollywood celebrities are marketable but not necessarily human. A new site helps you track your ancestors. (11/6; 6:31)
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier covers stories from throughout the Bay Area and the state capitol. (On Air: Mon -Fri, 7:50am and 5:50pm).
Phil Matier- Friday PM 11/6
KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier breaks down the jabs between Senator Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina as they begin their battle for the California senator’s seat. (11/6; 2:13)
Phil Matier-Friday AM 11/6
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider is joined by former SF Mayor Willie Brown to talk about California's political shuffle. (11/6; 3:25)
Phil Matier- Thursday PM 11/5
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom is on his way back to the Bay Area after taking a short trip to Hawaii after he announced he was pulling out of the governor's race. (11/5; 1:46)
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 11/5
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says applause in Sacramento over the water system legislation came a little too fast. (11/5; 2:21)
Phil Matier - Wednesday PM 11/4
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider explains why the extra rides during the Bay Bridge closure didn’t offset the cost of running longer trains. (11/4; 2:38)
History of the New Bay Bridge
The 1989 Loma Prieta Quake gave us an idea of what a temblor could do to the Bay Bridge. So why will it take nearly a quarter century to make the span earthquake safe? KCBS' Mike Sugerman takes a look during his travels, About the Bay. (11/02; 2:06)
Infiltrating a 'Smoking Circle'
An estimated 20% of Americans smoke. That leaves 80% of the population not knowing what goes on inside those sidewalk 'smoking circles.' (10/26; 2:05)
Unemployed But Not 'Counted'
KCBS' Mike Sugerman found out, during his travels About the Bay, that the state's unemployment picture may actually be worse than the figures suggest. (10/19; 2:06)
The Hula Hoop is Hip Again
People in the Bay Area are going around in circles to get a good workout. KCBS' Mike Sugerman used the hula hoop as an exercise tool during his travels, About the Bay. (10/12; 1:54)
Longtime Tailgaters Have Reason to Celebrate
Few appreciate a victory more than a group that's been gathering before kickoff since the 49ers moved to Candlestick Park almost 40 years ago. KCBS' Mike Sugerman caught up with these fans during his travels, About the Bay. (10/05; 1:41)
