News conferences, speeches, debates, and other compelling news audio you only hear part of on the air.
GM News Conference
GM discussed its gains and losses from the past quarter. (11/16; 48:45)
The Republican Response
Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk has proposals to bring down the cost of health care, including reform on lawsuits. (11/14; 2:46)
Presidential Weekly Address
President Obama recognizes Veterans Day by honoring America's soldiers both past and present. (11/14; 3:45)
More Women's Health Controversy
UCSF ob-gyn professor Dr. George Sawaya says new recommendations on how often women in their 20s should have Pap smears will mean fewer unnecessary surgeries. (11/20; 2:47)
FIFA Oks Handball Win
Sky News reporter Enda Brady, an ardent Irish fan, calls FIFA’s decision not to allow a rematch the greatest miscarriage of justice in world cup soccer history. (11/20; 4:40)
California Economy in Serious Condition
UCLA economist Jerry Nicklesburg explains why California's unemployment figure is so high, in spite of job growth. (11/20; 3:46)
Health Care Workers Under Fire
ProPublica reporter Charles Ornstein explains new rules that come down on California's drug-addicted health care workers. (11/20; 4:01)
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CC for YouTube
KCBS technology analyst Larry Magid breaks down the science behind YouTube’s new closed captioning feature and how users can improve the process.(11/20; 2:17)
Google's Chrome
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid says Google showed off its brand new Chrome operating system today, but it won't be available until next holiday season. (11/19; 2:27)
Cloud Computing
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains how Microsoft’s Azure, a cloud-based operating system, allows developers to build applications that run over the internet. (11/18; 2:48)
Smart Phones Slowing Us Down?
The KCBS technology analyst says AT&T has finished $65 million worth of improvements to the Bay Area to handle high-bandwidth traffic. (11/17; 1:54)
Twitter Drops Suggested User List
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid explains why Twitter is changing its suggested user list after accusations of being politically biased. (11/16; 2:32)
60 Minutes - Nov. 15
On the road with a bomb-hunting unit in Afghanistan as they encounter deadly bombs. The inspiration for the lead character in "Jurassic Park." (11/15; 43:00)
Face the Nation
Bob Schieffer talks with Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-MI), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dana Priest from the "Washington Post" & National Security Analyst Juan Zarate. (11/15; 28:52)
KCBS' daily chat with John Madden. (On air: Mon-Fri, 8:15am, 9:15am, 3:15pm, and 5:15pm)
The Daily Madden - 11/19/09 ***
The need for replay in soccer, Maurice Jones-Drew's unique strategy in Jags win over Jets, the Raiders' decision to go with a new starting qb. (11/19; 7:45)
The Daily Madden - 11/17/09 ***
A talk with Oakland A's closer Andrew Bailey, who won American League Rookie of the Year honors, plus Monday Night Football. (11/17; 7:40)
The Daily Madden - 11/20/09 ***
The Green Bay Packers, who host the 49ers Sunday, and Rickey Williams' big game for the Miami Dolphins last night.
(11/20; 8:22)
The Daily Madden - 11/20/09
The Green Bay Packers, who host the 49ers Sunday, and Rickey Williams' big game for the Miami Dolphins last night.
(11/20; 8:22)
Commentaries from students at Youth Radio. On the air on Sundays, 10:36am, 5:53pm, and 10:53pm.
Attending Catholic School
Youth Radio's Margaret Daly talks about the need for mutual respect at her private school. (11/15; 1:18)
Young Homeowner
Youth Radio's Denise Tejada comments on what allowed her to buy her own house. (11/8; 1:20)
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)
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.
Critter Cams
Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra says motion-activated cameras strapped to trees unveil wildlife secrets. (11/14; 1:10)
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)
AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope Part 3 of 3
UCSF doctors are trying to empower Africans to stop the epidemic of AIDS themselves. KCBS' Doug Sovern traveled with them to Kenya and Uganda. (11/20; 8:25)
AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope Part 2 of 3
KCBS' Doug Sovern reports from Kenya on the doctors from SF who are training East Africans to stop the spread of HIV. (11/19; 7:24)
AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope Part 1 of 3
A team of doctors from SF has been working in Africa to try to stop the spread of AIDS. KCBS' Doug Sovern takes us on a journey to Kenya and Uganda for this exclusive report. (11/19; 7:05)
Jefferson Award
CBS 5 and KCBS reporter Sharon Chin profiles Farhana Huq, founder of CEO Women, who teaches immigrant women entrepreneurial skills. (11/18; 1:58)
From Wall Street to Main Street, with the editors at MarketWatch.com.
Money Markets and More
Dell, Intuit among stocks to watch. Airlines working harder to get both you and your bag to your destination. MS says the latest release is a big hit. (11/20; 8:44)
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 AM 11/20
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says Gavin Newsom’s public appearance schedule is filling up again as the SF mayor moves on from his failed gubernatorial bid.(11/20; 2:33)
Phil Matier-Friday AM 11/20
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says fee hikes are raising the tension at Berkeley's ivory towers. (11/20; 2:58)
Phil Matier- Thursday PM 11/19
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses former state Senator Carole Migden ruling out a run for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. (11/19; 2:01)
Phil Matier - Thursday AM 11/19
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider raises questions about Gavin Newsom’s contentious relationship with the press as the mayor focuses again on San Francisco budget problems. (11/19; 2:58)
Phil Matier - Wednesday PM 11/18
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider explains Tiburon’s plans to monitor those driving in and out of town. (11/18; 4:13)
Efforts Continue to Slow Drivers on the S-Curve
KCBS' Mike Sugerman, in his travels About the Bay, found that getting people to slow down on the Bay Bridge is not as easy as it might seem. (11/16; 2:08)
North Bay Group Trains Helper Dogs for Veterans
The dogs of war take on a whole new meaning at a facility in the North Bay, where a returning soldier is working to help get his live back. KCBS' Mike Sugerman has the story from his travels, About the Bay.(11/9; 1:50)
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)
