Best Berkeley Journalism Podcasts (2024)

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Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting) 1:31:11

2h ago1:31:11

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In Berkeley Talks episode 205, sports journalist Jemele Hill discusses her career at the intersection of sports, race and culture in the U.S. at a UC Berkeley event in January 2020. "Sports journalism," began KALW radio journalist Hana Baba, with whom Hill joined in conversation as part of a Cal Performances speaker series. "So you’re growing up, y…

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07/25/24 Derailing the Kamala Train 59:11

3d ago59:11

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With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Chef Jonathan Waxman's Inspiring Success Story, From Paris, New York City, Berkeley, and Los Angeles, to Luxury Travel Around the World Including Burano, Italy 21:34

5d ago21:34

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What do trombones, surfers, and Paris have in common? They're all part of Jonathan Waxman's inspiring success story that took him from cleaning bathrooms to an iconic career as a chef, restaurateur, and tv personality. A true pioneer of California cuisine, Chef Jonathan Waxman shares his extraordinary journey, including his unforgettable experience…

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Judge Cannon’s Fumble / Fairplay’s Victory / Israel’s War on Journalism 59:58

9h ago59:58

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On today’s show: Ralph welcomes back Constitutional Law Expert Bruce Fein to dissect Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida. Then, Ralph is joined by Haley Hinkle, Policy Counsel at Fairplay, to discuss their FTC complaint against the messaging app “NGL” and what their victory means for children’s saf…

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A Doctor in Gaza / Trump Immunity 59:57

11h ago59:57

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We hear from Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian-American doctor who spent time in Gaza trying to administer to a civilian population under relentless siege. Plus, Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein takes apart the Supreme Court’s decision to grant the president of the United States the powers of a king. GUESTS: Dr. Thaer Ahmad is a Palestinian-American …

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How the Supreme Court divided America 1:07:03

16h ago1:07:03

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In Berkeley Talks episode 204, Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, discusses the history of the Supreme Court and how its recent decisions will impact generations to come. “When you think of the topics for the first two years of this supermajority — guns, abortion, affirmative action, the inter…

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Charlie Palmer and Antonio Bachour on Healdsburg (California, USA), Puerto Rico, Exotic Pastries, and American Cuisine 29:23

14d ago29:23

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One of the most influential figures in American cuisine, Charlie Palmer, and a world-renowned pastry chef, Antonio Bachour, dive into their most inspiring travel experiences and recommendations. Charlie Palmer talks about how his culinary expertise and love for the outdoors have influenced his new hotel company, Appellation, with its first location…

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The Plastics We Breathe / Industrial Hemp 59:58

5d ago59:58

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Ralph welcomes Washington Post reporter Shannon Osaka to discuss her new article “The Plastics We Breathe” and the shocking truth that the plastics we’re using aren’t just polluting the environment — they’re polluting our bodies as well. Then, Ralph checks in on the state of the industrial hemp movement with “Hempster” filmmaker and activist Michae…

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An Undertaker in Gaza 59:58

17d ago59:58

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We focus once again on the ongoing genocide in Gaza with Delinda Hanley, executive editor of the “Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.” She tells the heartrending story of an undertaker in Gaza who, since October 8th, has had to bury over 17,000 people. Then, Ralph welcomes back retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson of the Quincy Institute for Re…

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06/27/24 Doctor Fauci 56:37

1M ago56:37

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With Special guest host Dr. Mike KoriwchakBy Dr. Mike Koriwchak

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Planning & Resilient Systems with Professor Samer Bagaeen (S13 E5) 1:01:04

15d ago1:01:04

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Our Special Guest this week is Professor Samer Bagaeen BSc MSc MBA PhD MRTPI FRICS, Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems at the University of Kent. Decision of the Supreme Court dated 20 June 2024 in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20, about the necessary scope of an environmental impact assessment in respect of downstream greenh…

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Reconsidering Black America’s relationship to the plantation 1:20:25

20d ago1:20:25

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In Berkeley Talks episode 203, Alisha Gaines, a professor of English and an affiliate faculty member in African American studies at Florida State University, discusses why it’s important for Black America to “excavate and reconsider” its relationship to the plantation. “If we were to approach the plantation with an intention to hold space for the B…

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Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Thai Food Recommendations 30:45

28d ago30:45

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Katie Chin escaped what she jokingly describes as "dumpling prison" only to be so influenced by her heritage and Asian cuisines that she left her SVP role at FOX to start her career as a chef and author. It was her mom's inspiring success story that eventually led Katie to a life of cooking, writing cookbooks, appearing on TV shows like Iron Chef a…

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Veterans for Peace / Freedom of Speech 59:58

19d ago59:58

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Ralph welcomes Mike Ferner from Veterans for Peace to discuss their work pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and mobilizing their members to obstruct the gears of our military-industrial complex. Then, Ralph speaks with criminal defense attorney Leonard Goodman about a major First Amendment case that he’s fighting in Florida and the Justice Department’…

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06/20/24 Thinking for Yourself 59:27

1M ago59:27

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With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Saving Lives On The Road / Ralph Answers Your Questions 59:58

26d ago59:58

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Ralph Nader welcomes fellow auto safety advocate, Jackie Gillan, past President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, a coalition working together to reduce motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and prevent injuries. Then, Ralph outlines the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen and responds to your feedback from recent programs. The post Savin…

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Our 100th Episode with Rob Rinder (S13 E4) 1:06:42

29d ago1:06:42

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Our returning Special Guest this week for our 100th episode is Rob Rinder MBE, barrister, host of the ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Judge Rinder. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of an inspector dated 24th May 2024 dismissing an appeal by The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit & Vivid Housing Ltd against the decision of Gu…

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Adam Gopnik on what it takes to keep liberal democracies alive 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

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In Berkeley Talks episode 202, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik discusses liberalism — what it means, why we need it and the endless dedication it requires to maintain. Liberal democracy, he said at a UC Berkeley event in April, depends on two pillars: free and fair elections and the practice of open institutions, places where people can meet and deba…

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06/13/24 The Aspirational GOP Healthcare Platform 58:43

1M ago58:43

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With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More 30:51

1M ago30:51

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The art of stress-free travel is not lost on Nancy Silverton thanks to her adventurous parents, and now she shares her travel philosophy with her kids, grandkids—and listeners of Travel That Matters in this episode. When this American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author is not serving food to people at the Palace of Versailles, she's "putzing" ar…

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Poor People’s Campaign / Corporate Misbehavior 59:58

1M ago59:58

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Ralph welcomes back Bishop William J. Barber to discuss the upcoming Poor People’s Campaign March and Assembly in Washington, DC on June 29th, as well as Bishop Barber’s new book WHITE POVERTY: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy. Then Ralph is joined by Phil Mattera from Good Jobs First to discuss his new rep…

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The Politics of Dominance 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Ralph Nader welcomes Professor M. Steven Fish, political scientist and author of Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy’s Edge, who argues that winning elections is about more than policy positions; it’s about projecting strength and dominance, and Donald Trump plays that game better than his Democratic rivals. P…

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'Wave' memoirist on writing about unimaginable loss 51:59

2M ago51:59

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In 2004, Sonali Deraniyagala was on vacation with her family on the coast of Sri Lanka when a tsunami struck the South Asian island. It killed her husband, their two sons and her parents, leaving Deraniyagala alone in a reality she couldn’t comprehend. In Berkeley Talks episode 201, Deraniyagala discusses her all-consuming grief in the aftermath of…

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05/30/24 Antisemitism has crept into healthcare. Plus... Big hospitals are overseeing the demise of private practice. 58:55

1M ago58:55

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With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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The Law and Governance of AI with Professor Colleen Chien 54:48

2M ago54:48

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Join host Gayathri Sindhu as she interviews Professor Colleen Chien, a trailblazer in intellectual property and technology law with a career marked by fascinating achievements and obstacles overcome. They dive into Professor Chien's new "Law and Governance of AI" course, taught for the first time at Berkeley Law in the spring of 2024, and explore h…

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Gigi Sohn on her fight for an open internet 13:55

2M ago13:55

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In Berkeley Talks episode 200, Gigi Sohn, one of the nation’s leading public advocates for equal access to the internet, delivers the keynote address at the UC Berkeley School of Information’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “I'd like to share with you some of the twists and turns of my professional journey as a public advocate in the world of communic…

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Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, and More 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Here to explain how travel helped turn a kid from St. Louis into the leading restaurateur behind both Union Square Café and Shake Shack is the one-and-only Danny Meyer. The son of a travel entrepreneur, Danny takes us back to the vivid childhood travel memories he has, reminiscing about everything from the lake water and fresh baguettes in France t…

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The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – May 27, 2024 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all. The post The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – May 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Harry Edwards to sociology grads: Even in turbulent times, always believe in yourself 27:29

2M ago27:29

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In Berkeley Talks episode 199, Harry Edwards, a renowned sports activist and UC Berkeley professor emeritus of sociology, gives the keynote address at the Department of Sociology’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “As I stand here before you, in the twilight of my life's time of long shadows,” said Edwards at the May 13 event, “from a perspective inform…

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Discussing the Plan Led System with Simon Berkeley, Head of Local Plans at the Planning Inspectorate (S13 E3) 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Our Special Guest this week is Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, Head of Local Plans, at the Planning Inspectorate. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the Secretary of State for Transport dated 16th May 2024 granting a modified DCO following an application made by National Highways for the Proposed M3 Junction 9 under section 37 …

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Feeling like a failure isn't the same as failing, filmmaker tells journalism grads 24:33

2M ago24:33

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In Berkeley Talks episode 198, documentary filmmaker Carrie Lozano delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Berkeley Journalism commencement ceremony. Lozano, who graduated from the school of journalism in 2005 and later taught in its documentary program, is now president and CEO of ITVS, a nonprofit that coproduces independent films for PBS and pr…

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Special Fund Drive Broadcast: Ralph Nader on The Power of Youth + Extras 59:58

2M ago59:58

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On today’s show: Ralph explores how young people have made meaningful careers and lasting change working in the public interest. His guests are Sam Simon, editor of “Choosing the Public Interest: Essays From the First Public Interest Research Group” and Lisa Frank, Vice President and D.C. Director at The Public Interest Network and also Executive D…

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Berkeley commencement speeches celebrate resilience, bravery 33:30

2M ago33:30

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In Berkeley Talks episode 197, we're sharing a selection of speeches from UC Berkeley's campuswide commencement ceremony on May 11. The first speech is by Chancellor Christ, followed by ASUC President Sydney Roberts and ending with keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, a Berkeley alum and CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. "I believe the future of our dem…

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05/16/24 Healthcare is deteriorating while America burns 59:01

2M ago59:01

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With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More 39:34

3M ago39:34

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Wolfgang Puck, the Austrian-American culinary legend, takes host Bruce on a journey through his favorite food and travel spots, full of laughter and unexpected tips. Wolfgang shares the serendipitous creation of his signature dish, shares his first memories of getting the travel bug, and describes his initial impressions of the United States. He re…

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The Hammer: Hamilton Nolan on Organized Labor 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Ralph welcomes labor journalist Hamilton Nolan to discuss his latest book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor. They discuss why some of the biggest names in organized labor have gotten so bad at organizing labor, and they highlight the labor organizers who are effectively wielding power. Then, Ralph is joined by c…

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05/09/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare Part 3 59:59

3M ago59:59

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With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Planning Journalism: Simon Wicks, Deputy Editor of The Planner (S13 E2) 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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Our special guest this week is Simon Wicks, Deputy Editor of the Planner, the official member magazine of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Latest News Update on planning related matters. Decision of the High Court dated 3rd May 2024 in Friends of the Earth et al v Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero [2024] EWHC 995 (Admin) concernin…