News conferences, speeches, debates, and other compelling news audio you only hear part of on the air.
Financial Reform
Senator Chris Dodd held a briefing Monday to introduce a plan to overhaul financial regulation. (3/15; 27:14)
The Republican Reponse
Massachussets Senator Scott Brown accuses democratic Congressional leadership of defying the public will on the issue of health reform. (3/13; 5:08)
Presidential Weekly Address
President Obama in his weekly address, says a blueprint for changing achievement standards in the nation's public schools will be sent to Congress on Monday. (3/13; 5:41)
KCBS and CBS radio news interviews, analysis, and commentary.
Varying Degrees of Childhood Obesity
Dr. Louis Greenspan, a pediatric endocrinologist at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, says a new study shows more kids in the U.S. are going from "obese" to "extremely obese". (3/18; 2:20)
March Madness: St. Mary's Beats Richmond
SJ Mercuy News Sports Columnist Mark Purdy says the St. Mary's Gaels pulled off a big win during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. (3/18; 3:27)
Yelp in the Hot Seat
Douglas Mirell, a partner with Loeb and Loeb specializing in entertainment and intellectual property suits, says three civil suits have been filed against the company accusing them of extorting businesses to advertise. (3/18; 3:09)
Blind Trusts in CA Politics
Bob Stern, pres. of the non-profit Center for Government Studies in L.A., says both Republican candidates for Governor, Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner, plan to use blind trusts if they take office. (3/18; 3:53)
Slowing Progression of Myopia
Dr. Thomas Aller, a San Bruno optometrist, says new research shows prescribing bi-focal soft contact lenses can stop vision from getting worse, and might even improve it. (3/18; 5:28)
News guys mix it up with sports guys. Stan Bunger, Steve Bitker, Hal Ramey, Mike Sugerman, and Doug Sovern debate the sports issues of the day.
Back From the Desert
KCBS Sports Fans Bitker and Bunger muse about spring training, March Madness, and more (3/18; 22:22)
Bonnie Bernstein Visits KCBS
Steve Bitker talks with the popular longtime ESPN sports anchor and reporter about a disease that nearly killed her--Deep Vein Thrombosis--as well as her career rise, and sports in general (3/11; 35:30).
Same Product, But Now "Award-Winning"
KCBS Sports Fans Bitker, Bunger and Sovern brag about their Mark Twain Award, and delve into myriad topics of interest (3/4; 34:04)
Do Not Let This Man Near the Foul Line
KCBS Sports Fans Bitker and Bunger discuss Warrior Andris Biedrins' epic free throw problems, plus much more (2/26; 30:38)
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A New Way to Read E-Books
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Amazon is releasing a new app that will let Mac users read their e-books on their home computers. (3/18; 2:52)
Threats to Personal Security
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how little pieces of mundane personal information can be used to resurrect a person's social security number. (3/17; 3:43)
Paypal and Bump
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid describes how Paypal and Bump work together to send money to people close by. (3/16; 2:40)
SXSW 2010
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid on one of the tech industry’s biggest conferences, the South by Southwest Festival. (3/15; 3:17)
Earthquake Technology
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid says inexpensive laptop technology could help California study and anticipate earthquakes.(3/12; 1:21)
KCBS In Depth: Our weekly half-hour news interview. On air: Saturdays 5:30a.m.; Sundays 8:30 a.m., 8:30 p.m.
Face the Nation: On air: Sundays at 9:30 am and 9:30 pm.
60 Minutes: On air: Sundays at 7 pm.
60 Minutes - Mar. 14
Former Wall St trader-turned author Michael Lewis believes Wall St outsiders realized the subprime mortgage business was a house of cards and found a way to make millions. Plus, British musical savant Derek Paravicini. (3/14; 41:47)
Face The Nation
Bob Schieffer talks with White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). (3/14; 28:45)
Weekend Roundup
An in-depth review of the week's top stories. (3/14; 48:01)
KCBS' daily chat with John Madden. (On air: Mon-Fri, 8:15am, 9:15am, 3:15pm, and 5:15pm)
The Daily Madden - 3/18/10
The NBA "D" League and NFL owners voting on a proposed change in the overtime rules. (3/18; 9:13)
The Daily Madden - 3/17/10
The Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska, the NCAA basketball tournament brackets, and John's grandson's first experience wearing eye black! (3/17; 9:00)
The Daily Madden - 3/16/10
Tiger's Return to Golf and filling out those NCAA Tournament Brackets. (3/16; 7:40)
The Daily Madden - 3/15/10
Best of John: A conversation with John and his good friend, St. Louis Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa. (3/15; 4:45)
The Daily Madden - 3/12/10
The daily movement of players with NFL Free Agency and about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska. (3/12; 8:00)
Commentaries from students at Youth Radio. On the air on Sundays, 10:36am, 5:53pm, and 10:53pm.
College Apps
Youth Radio's Dana Payne eagerly waits to hear back from colleges. (3/14; 1:17)
Wall Street
Youth Radio's Lauren Silverman talks about a change in career goals. (3/7; 1:20)
Shades of Black
Youth Radio's Deranda Butler talks about being judged by people of her own race. (2/28; 1:17)
Offensive Survey
Youth Radio's Taj Simmons comments on a census question he has a problem with. (2/21; 1:18)
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.
Waterfalls and Wildflowers
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra discusses waterfalls and wildflowers during springtime. (3/13; 1:18)
Sky Trail Loop
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra tells of a trail that has an ideal picnic site for lunch alongside the ocean. (3/6; 1:17)
Bay Area Kayaking
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra says kayaking can be a euphoric experience in the Bay Area. (2/27; 1:10)
Four-Wheel Bob
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra says Bob Coomber hopes to be the first wheelchair hiker to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. (2/20; 1:17)
Catch and Release Hunting
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra says catch and release provides the thrill of the hunt and has economic benefits. (2/13; 1:17)
March Madness Means Money
San Jose's economy stands to gain from the basketball matchups going down at HP Pavilion. Reporter Mike Colgan has this KCBS Cover Story. (3/18; 1:33)
Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Diane Solinger, executive director of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, who helps businesses develop charitable volunteer programs. (3/17; 2:07)
It's Getting Lighter, Later
KCBS' Mike Sugerman sets his clock back during his travels, About the Bay. (3/15; 2:01)
Jefferson Awards
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Kate Kelly profiles Paiman Komeily who started the Able People Foundation, which helps disabled people find the right equipment to lead an independent lifestyle. (3/10; 1:54)
SF's Powerful Theater
Some women are performing for the first time, and KCBS' Doug Sovern reports in this Cover Story that they had a lot more to conquer than simple stage fright. (3/9; 1:55)
From Wall Street to Main Street, with the editors at MarketWatch.com.
Money Markets and More
Condensed-soup casserole doesn't cut it any more. Corporate test kitchens whipping up new recipes for more sophisticated palates. And the See 'n Say goes from the toy store to the App store. (3/19; 6:37)
Money Markets and More
Restaurants find giveaways an inexpensive way to market themselves and win new customers. And Apple's largest app store rival says little programs turn up big business. (3/18; 5:19)
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- Thursday PM 3/18
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says for the second time this year Caltrans will be looking for a new director. (3/18; 2:34)
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 3/18
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says Barbara Boxer is getting a run for her money by her GOP rivals in the state Senate race. (3/18; 2:54)
Phil Matier Wednesday PM 3-17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the connection between Meg Whitman’s campaign spending to the latest gubernatorial polls. (3/17;
Phil Matier Wednesday AM 3-17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider discusses a new poll on California's gubernatorial race that shows Meg Whitman leading the Republican primary. (3/17; 2:44)
Phil Matier - Tuesday PM 3-16
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider discusses who's looking good in the senate race, as a new poll shows Senator Barbara Boxer in a virtual dead heat with one of her Republican challengers. (3/16; 2:30)
It's Getting Lighter, Later
KCBS' Mike Sugerman sets his clock back during his travels, About the Bay. (3/15; 2:01)
Baby Boomers Still Smoke
KCBS’ Mike Sugerman, in his travels about the Bay, catches up with parents who, instead of policing their kids' marijuana use, are starting to light up again themselves. (3/1/10; 2:03)
Curling, Anyone?
The Winter Olympics put some sports on fans' radar. And this year is no exception as curling is gaining more and more fans.
During his travels About the Bay, KCBS's Mike Sugerman dusted off his broom and gave it a shot. (2/22; 1:58)
Gender and Valentine's Day
Men and women have different ideas about Valentine's Day as Mike Sugerman found out in his travels About the Bay.
Supersizing the Super Bowl
KCBS's Mike Sugerman found some ways not to overeat on Super Sunday during his travels About the Bay. (2/1; 2:04)
