Best Manny Yekutiel Podcasts (2024)

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Chronicle Live at Manny’s: Celebrating Classical Music Critic Joshua Kosman 2:10:27

2M ago2:10:27

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Since 1988, Joshua Kosman has been the leading critical voice on classical music in the Bay Area, covering everything from blockbuster Yo-Yo Ma concerts and Opera at the Ballpark to week-long Wagner cycles and contemporary music that only a mother (or a true connoisseur) could love. In his decades holding major institutions accountable and champion…

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Biodiversity in Our Urban Spaces 1:10:06

2M ago1:10:06

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Do you ever find yourself reading or talking about the worldwide climate crisis – coral reef devastation, melting glaciers, catastrophic weather – and wondering “But what can I do?” For those of us who live in urban environments, climate change may sometimes feel like a concept far removed from our daily lives. And yet, the biodiversity and nature …

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Chronicle Live at Manny’s: Where does Union Square go from here? 1:32:49

2M ago1:32:49

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Though it encompasses just a single square block, Union Square has loomed large in San Francisco. Today, it’s in flux. Over the past few years, the luxury retail destination and its surrounding blocks have lost a number of notable tenants, but none as big as Macy’s flagship San Francisco store, which announced its pending departure earlier this yea…

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The WNBA is coming to the Bay Area! 59:51

3M ago59:51

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2025 will be the inagural season of the Golden State WNBA team. We are SO excited to welcome this franchise, the players, and all the amazing WNBA energy to our city. On April 17th, the President of the new team, Jess Smith, will sit down with Danette Leighton, CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, and Axios reporter, Megan Rose Dickey, to talk abo…

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Magical Mystery Mayor Tour - with Bobak Esfandiari 1:28:33

3M ago1:28:33

1:28:33

We do a quick analysis of the most recent election (featuring some insightful observations from our friend and former United Democratic Club president Bobak Esfandiari) before getting into an EXHAUSTIVE analysis of the state of the upcoming mayoral race. We examine the case *for* and the case *against* each of the candidates (and potential candidat…

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Fireside Chat with Presidential Candidate Congressman Dean Phillips 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

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Election season is in full effect! Join us for a special afternoon fireside chat with Congressman Dean Phillips as he discusses his decision to run for President in 2024. This will be an oppertunity to meet one of the many candidates running for office in 2024 and ask Congressman Phillips questions. Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds…

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The Seven Deadly Ballot Measures - With Nate Allbee 58:15

5M ago58:15

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Season 2 begins! We've got updates on what we've been up to, what to look forward to in upcoming episodes, and launch into the upcoming election season with an explainer on the 7 ballot measures on the March ballot (which you can do early voting on starting today!). Our guest host is Nate Allbee aka "The Progressive Assassin"…

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The San Francisco Standard Presents: The Future of Housing 1:11:59

10M ago1:11:59

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As San Francisco faces a state housing mandate, there are many unanswered questions about new state and local laws, how the city may change, and whether these changes will be enough to meet our housing needs. On Aug. 24, The San Francisco Standard hosts a conversation with State Sen. Scott Wiener and District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar on the impact…

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27: How to Raise Money for Restaurant Growth | Akash Mirchandani, Kitchen Fund 43:07

11M ago43:07

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Akash Mirchandani is a Partner at Kitchen Fund, a leading investment firm focused on the emerging restaurant space. Kitchen Fund aims to fuel the brands that are changing how we eat, including investments in some popular restaurants you may have heard of such as sweetgreen, CAVA, and Curry Up Now. Prior to Kitchen Fund Akash worked in Blackstone’s …

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26: Top 10 Lessons Learned From Season 1 49:27

1y ago49:27

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Host Bryan Tublin shares his top 10 lessons learned from Season 1 of My First Restaurant. Top 10 Lessons Learned: Know why you’re getting into the business Test your concept first! Timing and momentum matters Raise enough capital – Things always cost more and take longer than you think Choose the right contractor for your buildout Centralized Commi…

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Chronicle Live at Manny’s: How Photojournalists See San Francisco 1:21:04

1y ago1:21:04

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Every day, SF Chronicle staff photographers are tasked with documenting San Francisco. Cameras in hand, they venture out to cover breaking news, illuminate the hidden corners of our metropolis and explore the people and issues that define our city in all its beauty, desperation and resilience. Over the past several years, Chronicle photojournalists…

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25: From Line Cook to Restaurant Owner | Dominica Rice-Cisneros, Bombera 50:13

1y ago50:13

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“I work really hard, and my staff works really hard, so I have to be in love with that city and that community to do the work that I do.” — Dominica Rice-Cisneros is the Chef & Owner of Bombera in Oakland, California. During her long career as a line cook, Dominica worked her way up in fine dining establishments such as Chez Panisse and The Four Se…

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24: Secret Shoppers, Diversified Growth, & Running Two Businesses at Once | Mistie Boulton, Oren’s Hummus & EyeSpy 58:19

1y ago58:19

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“You want more happy employees that are gonna turn to happy guests, and in order to do that you don’t want your team to feel overwhelmed.” — Mistie Boulton is the CEO of Oren’s Hummus, and the President and Founder of EyeSpy Critiquing & Consulting, a mystery shopping and operations improvement business for the service industry. Mistie brings 20+ y…

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23: The Rise of “Fast Premium” and Roman Style Pizza | Gabriel Baldinucci, Baldinucci Pizza Romana 50:36

1y ago50:36

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“Don’t ever even consider opening a restaurant unless you have worked in and ideally managed one.” — This week’s guest is Gabriel Baldinucci, co-founder of Baldinucci Pizza Romana, a “fast premium” pizza restaurant based in Austin, Texas. In this interview we discuss the origins of the concept, as well as: Why Gabriel believes the market for “fast …

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22: How Refining Operations Can Help You Grow | James Deng, Poké House 46:01

1y ago46:01

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“The people that are super successful have their operations on lock.” — James Deng is the Founder & CEO of Poké House, a poké chain based in Northern California with 9 locations and counting. James opened Poké House’s first location in 2015, and has since grown the concept to 5 company-owned locations and 4 franchise operated units, with big plans …

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21: From Pop-ups to Pizza Trendsetter | Marc Schechter, Square Pie Guys 1:37:44

1y ago1:37:44

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“Lean into your network, don’t be afraid to grow it, and don’t be afraid to ask people for help and reach out to people who have done it before. You never know what you’ll get back, you just have to ask.” — Marc Schechter is the Co-Founder of Square Pie Guys, a Detroit style fast casual pizza chain based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With three lo…

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20: Creating a Civic Gathering Space | Manny Yekutiel, Manny’s 38:27

1y ago38:27

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“The least understood thing about opening a public facing business is the feeling of it, the emotional journey you have to go on” — Manny Yekutiel is the owner of Manny’s, a civic and political event space with a bookshop, coffee shop, bar, and restaurant, located in San Francisco. As you’ll quickly find out, Manny is not your traditional business …

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19: Tackling Climate Change Through Food Waste | David Murphy & Kayla Abe, Shuggie’s 53:34

1y ago53:34

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“Don’t pick the cheapest person, don’t pick the person who says they’re going to do it fast… pick the person that is the most responsible.” — In this episode we’re joined by David Murphy & Kayla Abe, co-owners of Shuggie’s Trash Pie & Natural Wine, a climate solutions restaurant highlighting upcycled ingredients, where they take all kinds of things…

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18: Saved by a Second Location | Todd Parent, Extreme Pizza 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

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“Whatever you think it’s gonna cost double it, whatever you think you need for working capital triple” — This week’s guest is Todd Parent, Co-Founder & CEO of Extreme Pizza, a Bay Area-born chain with over 30 locations from coast to coast. Todd had a unique journey to restaurant ownership, starting in the dish pit of a friend’s restaurant in New Je…

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17: The Restaurant Lease Episode | Roberta Economidis, GE Law Group 53:59

1y ago53:59

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“At some point you have to say, ‘I’m not going to make a bad business decision to get my dream space.’” — Today our guest is Roberta Economidis, co-founder and partner of Georgopoulos & Economidis, a boutique business law firm based in San Francisco, with a specialty in the hospitality industry. Roberta has helped restaurants and hospitality busine…

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16: How to Open With No Cash, No Chef, & No Time | Jennifer Peters, Just BE Kitchen 41:05

1y ago41:05

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“I wanted to close the gap between who I was and what I did.” — Jennifer Peters is the Founder & Foodie of Just BE Kitchen, a two-unit fast casual concept in Colorado, with an allergen friendly menu focused on serving “mindful mouthfuls from a conscious kitchen” through meals that are gluten, grain, refined sugar, and dairy-free. As you’ll hear in …

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15: SPECIAL GUEST - The Kitava Story | Sam Oches interviews Bryan Tublin about Kitava 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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This week we’re flipping the script. Guest host Sam Oches, Editorial Director of Informa’s Restaurant & Food Group, interviews Bryan about his journey to start and grow Kitava. Sam and Bryan discuss Kitava’s origin story, including the path from pop-ups and farmers markets to opening a brick-and-mortar location inside an old McDonald’s. Other topic…

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14: Building a Scalable Brand Through Passion & Culture | Leo Kremer, Dos Toros Taqueria 57:22

1+ y ago57:22

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“The guest experience will never rise above the level of the team experience” — Leo Kremer is the Co-Founder of Dos Toros Taqueria. As a Berkeley, CA native, Leo and his brother Oliver grew up eating Mission-style burritos from local taquerias throughout the Bay Area. After spending time as a professional musician, including with Third Eye Blind, a…

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13: Pioneering the Fast-Fine Restaurant Movement | Charles Bililies, Souvla 1:18:19

1+ y ago1:18:19

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Charles Bililies is the Founder & CEO of Souvla, a group of fast-fine Greek restaurants with six locations throughout San Francisco. Charles has built Souvla from a passion project into a brand with a cult-like following, having been named a “Top 100 Restaurant” by the San Francisco Chronicle, and a recipient of the StarChefs award for “Best Concep…

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12: The Story of Ike’s (Part 2) | Ike Shehadeh, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

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“The universe will pay you in direct proportion to the value that you are giving.” This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation with Ike Shehadeh. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back and listen to Episode 11 for full context! In this deeply philosophical episode, we cover: The difference between wealth and financial success How to make decision…

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11: The Story of Ike’s (Part 1) | Ike Shehadeh, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 56:44

1+ y ago56:44

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“I’m working LESS now with a hundred locations than I did with one… It’s a MYTH that it’s hard to expand.” - Ike Shehadeh --- Imagine the following… > You’ve been kicked out of college > Your first business goes broke and you become homeless > While working three jobs to make ends meet, you decide to open a sandwich shop > On your first day no one …

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10: Embracing Your Target Market | Benson Wang, Palm House Hospitality 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

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“You need to be all in, otherwise it doesn’t really work.” - Benson Wang Benson Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Palm House Hospitality, an experience driven lifestyle and hospitality company based in the Bay Area with a diversified portfolio in restaurants, nightlife and lodging. In our interview we discuss: - How Benson and team make data-driven…

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09: Staying True to Your Roots | Nelson German, alaMar, Sobre Mesa 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

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“The end goal is to make people happy, and tell our stories through food” - Chef Nelson German -- Nelson German is the Executive Chef/Owner of alaMar Kitchen & Bar and Sobre Mesa in Oakland, CA. His restaurants tell the stories of the African and Caribbean diasporas through cultural foodways, and have achieved local and national accolades. Chef Nel…

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08: How to Make It in a Seasonal Economy | Jaime Sparrow, Sunbird 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

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Jaime Sparrow is the owner of Sunbird Cape Cod, a zero-waste cafe specializing in fresh, local, and sustainable food. In this interview Jaime shares her journey from working in San Francisco restaurants to moving back home to open a food truck, and eventually a cafe, in a seasonal economy heavily driven by tourism. We discuss how Jaime and her husb…

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07: Creating the Domino’s of Chinese Takeout | Hanson Li, Salt Partners 1:01:49

1+ y ago1:01:49

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Hanson Li is the founder and managing partner of Salt Partners, a San Francisco based restaurant group with a current portfolio around the 4 major food groups: ice cream, Chinese take-out, bars, and bakery. This episode provides a super detailed perspective on running and growing restaurants, including what makes it so difficult, the tech stack Han…

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06: From Cookbook Author to Multi-Unit Restaurant Operator | Amanda Frederickson, Radish 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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Amanda is a cookbook author and owner of Radish, a fast casual restaurant with two locations in Nashville. In this interview Amanda shares the opportunity she saw for a healthy fast casual concept when she moved to Nashville, and how she took matters into her own hands by opening Radish. We discuss how she planned for and opened her first two locat…

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05: Building a College Town Institution | Alex Brandwein, Brandwein's Bagels 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

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Alex Brandwein is the owner and founder of Brandwein’s Bagels, an authentic New York-Style Bagel Shop located in Chapel Hill, NC. In this interview Alex tells the story of how a “breaking point” in his finance career led him to make the big life change to become an entrepreneur, and ultimately open a bagel shop while he was in grad school at the Un…

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04: Building a Restaurant to Fit Your Lifestyle | Mat Schuster, Canela 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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Mat Schuster is the Chef and Owner of Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, a Spanish restaurant in San Francisco specializing in ingredients and dishes from Spain and California. Mat also serves as the President of the Board for the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, and generously lends his talents to helping restaurants succeed in the Bay Area. In this int…

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03: Finding Your Michelin Star Business Partner | Ben Moore, Mamahuhu 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

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Ben Moore is a Partner and Co-Founder of Mamahuhu, a fast casual Chinese American restaurant concept that puts a modern spin on classic Chinese American favorites. In this interview Ben shares the story of how he fell in love with Chinese culture after living in Shanghai, was ultimately inspired to modernize Chinese American cuisine back in the Sta…

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02: How to Save Your Restaurant From the Brink of Failure | Laurie Thomas, Rose's Cafe, Terzo, GGRA 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

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Laurie Thomas is the Executive Director of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, and the Owner of Rose’s Café and Terzo in San Francisco. In this interview Laurie shares her journey from working in marketing for a tech company in Silicon Valley to becoming an investor in a restaurant group in San Francisco, and ultimately transitioning to running…

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01: Growing a Food Truck Empire | Evan Kidera, Señor Sisig 1:08:42

1+ y ago1:08:42

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Evan Kidera is the Founder and CEO of Señor Sisig, a Filipino Fusion food truck innovator and now growing restaurant chain in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this interview Evan shares how he got started in the food truck scene, grew his concept to multiple food trucks, then ultimately decided to focus on growing the business through brick-and-morta…

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Trailer: Introducing My First Restaurant 2:25

1+ y ago2:25

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Learn how to start, run, and grow a successful restaurant business from those who have been there before. My First Restaurant features interviews with successful restaurant owners about the process of opening their first restaurant, and what it took for them to succeed. Hosted by Bryan Tublin, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitava, a clean casual restaurant b…

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CEQA, 469 Stevenson St., and the Future of California Housing Policy 1:37:01

1+ y ago1:37:01

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On December 6, 2022, SPUR and UC Davis law professor Chris Elmendorf stopped by our the Living Room for a conversation about San Francisco's notorious “Nordstrom’s parking lot” housing development and the implications for future housing policy around the state. In 2021, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal for a 495 unit buildin…

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An Evening with Jane Fonda to Support Climate Champions 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

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It’s Jane Fonda y’all! Jane stopped by Manny’s right before the midterms to talk about this critical election. She knows, as we all know, that we are on the precipice of climate disaster. We are no longer just imagining how the world will look in a disrupted climate; we’re seeing and feeling the reality of the climate crisis every single day as we …

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One on One with SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins 1:08:05

2y ago1:08:05

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Can San Francisco be both progressive on criminal justice and tough on crime? How can the District Attorney reduce crime in our city? What's the way forward after the Boudin recall? What is the the future of criminal justice and policing in San Francisco? We’re excited to have a fireside chat with San Francisco's newly appointed DA Brooke Jenkins. …

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Summer of Learning: Queering Religion: Field Notes from a Rabbi at a Catholic University 1:06:35

2y ago1:06:35

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What does it mean to queer religion at a Catholic university? What is it like to be queer and the Rabbi in residence at a Catholic institution?Come listen as Rabbi Angel shares their experience, research and field notes from teaching at University of San Francisco and leading the queer flagship Congregation Sha'ar Zahav for 15 years. Are you a curr…

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Summer of Learning: Surviving Climate Change - What's the Future of our Health? 1:07:54

2y ago1:07:54

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The planet is on fire, the weather is changing, and the water is rising. What is happening with the climate?Ties between the climate and our health are old as time, but modern data and methods help illuminate exactly how serious those effects can be. In this talk, Prof. Anttila-Hughes provides an overview of what we know about how the climate impac…

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Summer of Learning: Sherlock Holmes and the Birth of Crime Science 58:35

2y ago58:35

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Originally released in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has become an important classic in the world of crime fiction. From books to movies and even television, Sherlock Holmes has penetrated modern day culture.What does this mean for larger issues like crime, law, and safety?Join us as Professor Aviram discusses the role Sherlock Holmes pla…

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Summer of Learning: Gaming the End of the World Post apocalyptic Cities in Video games 57:50

2y ago57:50

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What role does gaming have in shaping society?How do video games help create the imagery of the future?What do post-apocalyptic cities in video games represent on a larger scale?Come join us as Dr. Emma Fraser and Dr. Ian Kivelin Davis explains the role of video games in society and what it means to game the end of the world.About Ian Kivelin Davis…

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Summer of Learning: Addressing Parkinson's Disease Current & Future Mechanisms 42:43

2y ago42:43

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More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's Disease.What can be done to help those who are living with this disease?Join us at Manny's as Professor Olaru discusses deep brain stimulation that may serve as a potential therapy mechanism for those who may have Parkinson's Disease.About Maria Olaru:Maria Olaru is a PhD candidate a…

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Summer of Learning: Percy Shelley's Politics and Poetry for Our Times 1:19:49

2y ago1:19:49

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This lecture will focus on the life and legacy of the British Romantic poet, Percy Shelley (the husband of Frankenstein creator, Mary Shelley), the British author who drowned off the coast of Italy 200 years ago this year. Professor Miranda (University of San Francisco) will shed light on what a poet from so long ago can tell us today about women’s…

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Book Talk: Midnight in Washington w/ Chairman Adam Schiff 52:47

2y ago52:47

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On August 16, 2022 Random House will publish the trade paperback of MIDNIGHT IN WASHINGTON: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could, with a new afterword by the author Adam B. Schiff, United States Representative from California, and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.In his singular and explosive first book, …

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Summer of Learning: Redefining Student Success: Higher Education in the 21st Century. 1:06:06

2y ago1:06:06

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What does it mean to be a successful young person?Education cost has been skyrocketing for years across the country. Sadly, for most students in 2022 to pursue things like college they must make the decision to take on loans that will follow them for years. How can we redefine student success and improve higher education so student swill no longer …

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Summer of Learning: The Power of Knowing: Black Liberation Pedagogy 52:56

2y ago52:56

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Pedagogy, the method and practice of teaching. What is Black liberation pedagogy? What does it mean to share these important teachings and practices?Join us as Chair, Professor Abul Pitre walks us through Black liberation pedagogy and the power of sharing that knowledge with new groups of people across generations.About Abul Pitre, Ph.D.:Abul Pitre…

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Summer of Learning: SCOTUS in 2022: An Evaluation of the Court w/ Erwin Chemerinsky 58:09

2y ago58:09

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What's going to happen to abortion rights?Will guns finally be regulated?Is Affirmative Action no longer?What did they decide, what does it all mean, and what is in store for the future of the judiciary? Join us as Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law, explains the cases that came before the court this year and what they mean for ou…

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