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Archives for October 2014

Ken Dito: World Series Game 1 Recap

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito looks at the Giants win over the Royals in Game 1 of the World Series.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Passing Of Ben Bradlee

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann reflects on the passing of Ben Bradlee and how if there’s a story to be covered in heaven, Bradlee would cover it brilliantly.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Cold Weather – It’s All Relative

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young asks ‘How cold is cold?’ Cold weather is really all relative.

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: What If The Republicans Capture The Senate?

October 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks the question ‘What if the Republicans capture the Senate?’ With 2 weeks until the election, it looks like a possibility.

Filed Under: John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: World Series Warm Up

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito with a look at how both the Giants and Royals got to the Fall Classic. Two wild card teams meet in the World Series. How did they get there?

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Could Ebola Affect the Cost of Chocolate?

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Barbara Simpson talks about the problems associated with Ebola and one not previously considered: the effect on chocolate and cocoa prices and supplies.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Hillary Is Running Hard for 2016

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hillary Clinton did not announce that she is running, but it was clear as she appeared in San Francisco that she is running hard for 2016. John Rothmann explains.

Filed Under: John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

Celeste Perry: Project Boom…The Dentist

October 21, 2014 2 Comments

Celeste Perry takes us on a magical tour of what it’s like to find the perfect dentist. Are tiny hands the answer? And then a look at rings around the neck.

Filed Under: Celeste Perry, Culture, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: How to Become a TV Weather Person

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young says you have to pay your dues and work smaller markets.

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Ebola and Hysteria

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Amidst all of the hysteria, there needs to be ultimate accountability about what is being said about Ebola. John Rothmann comments.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Flick Nation: Cameron Diaz & Jason Segel, Jon Hamm, Zack Braff

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

This week on video: Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel’s Sex Tape, a Jon Hamm double feature, and Zack Braff’s Kickstarter-funded project. Dennis Willis hosts.

Filed Under: Flick Nation, Movies, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: The Fed Chair Talks Rich Getting Richer

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen saying the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Does that mean the middle class is disappearing?

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: World Series Game One

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito says, let’s get some information on the Kansas City Royals: Small market team, big market results.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Saving Kobani

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks whether the U.S. drop of small arms, food, and supplies is enough to save Kobani from Islamic State.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Stan Burford: Vote or Shut Up!

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

With today being the last day to register to vote in California, Stan Burford talks about how even if people don’t agree, if the don’t vote, they lose their right to complain.

Filed Under: Politics, Stan Burford, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Temple Mount – Sacred to Three Faiths, Middle of Conflict

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Conflict over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem grows after Abbas statement saying Jews have “no right to go there.”

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Randle, Underwear Thief

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Meundies is now paying Joseph Randle who stole their product from a department store. Ken Dito says the NFL has hit bottom.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Natural Grass Vs. Artificial Turf

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann discusses the benefits of natural grass playing fields over artificial turf.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Newspapers – End of an Era

October 20, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young on how newspapers are rapidly fading away as people turn towards electronic media.

Filed Under: Current Events, Lloyd Lindsay Young, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Is the 2016 Presidential Race Already Shaping Up?

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

The latest 2016 presidential polls put Romney and Clinton in the lead.

Filed Under: John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Let’s Start Talking About Brian Sabean

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Giants unsung hero is their General Manager Brain Sabean. Ken Dito reports Billy Beane gets the publicity … Brian Sabean goes to the World Series.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: How Much Should We Fear the Political Process Around Ebola?

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the only thing we have to fear is Ebola itself.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Is the President’s Choice For Ebola Czar a Good One?

October 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the fact that the Ebola Czar is not a doctor. The President’s detractors are on full attack.

Filed Under: Current Events, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Texas Voter ID Decision

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says the Supreme Court decision on the Texas voter ID law is an affront to democracy.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: 49ers – Broncos, Raiders – Cardinals

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito reports the Niners face Payton Manning and the Broncos Sunday night while the Raiders look for their first win against Arizona.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

Barbara Simpson: Taking Ebola Seriously Now?

October 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Americans have gotten complacent about contagious diseases because of all the vaccinations we have – -so we (including the medical establishment) don’t take Ebola seriously. Barbara Simpson hosts.

Filed Under: Barbara Simpson, Current Events, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: The Giants Win The Pennant

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito says the Giants have the baseball gods on their side again as they win Game 5 of the NLCS and the National League pennant.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Importance of Amriyat al Fallujah

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the town of Amriyat al Fallujah is the gateway to Baghdad. If it falls, Islamic State will score an important victory.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Why I Love Weather

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young shares his love for weather and his career background.

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: President Obama’s Credibility

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how in the face of the Ebola crisis, Obama appears indecisive and that is not effective presidential leadership.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Stan Burford: Are You Smarter Than A Smart Building?

October 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Stan Burford talks about how computers helped building design become bold. Now computers are helping buildings understand you and your needs.

Filed Under: Science & Tech, Stan Burford, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Giants One Game From World Series

October 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito thinks the Baseball Gods are working overtime. The Giants won game four 6-4 and they are doing it with miracles.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Republicans and Latest Gallup Poll

October 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

The latest Gallup poll tells us what issues we care about as the mid terms approach. John Rothmann says it appears to favor the GOP.

Filed Under: John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Legends of Weather Prognosticators

October 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young asks who are the Legends of Weather? How did they get their start?

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama Ebola Bashing?

October 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Bashing Obama on Ebola is irresponsible. John Rothmann comments.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Iran Blames US For ISIS

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the Grand Ayatollah of Iran says the U.S., Zionists, and Great Britain are responsible for the crisis with Islamic State.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Giants – Cardinals NLCS Game 3 Recap

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito looks at Game of the NLCS where the Giants beat the Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Political Junkies In Heaven

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how the next 3 weeks before the mid-term election are heaven for political junkies.

Filed Under: John Rothmann, Politics, Who's Talking

Elizabeth Kate: Food, Wine and Female Winemakers

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Kate talks about female winemakers. In a male-dominated industry, a few women have made in-roads and significant contributions to the wine and spirits industry.

Filed Under: Elizabeth Kate, Food & Wine, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Turkey Bombs the Kurds

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how Turkey is bombing Kurds in Turkey instead of Islamic State In Syria.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Check Your Flight

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young talks about how weather can cause delays and cancellations so always check before you fly. What are the safety records of the airlines?

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Demise of the Bay Guardian

October 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann’s commentary on the end of the Bay Guardian newspaper. The demise is sad but the rise of new platforms like the Talk Pod are good news.

Filed Under: Culture, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Stan Burford: How to Solve Distracted Driving

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Stan Burford comes up with a plan of How to solve the problem of Distracted Driving. A look at what causes “distracted driving” and what the future holds to solve the problem.

Filed Under: Consumer, Stan Burford, Who's Talking

Michael Cardoza: DA Dragging Feet on MacDonald

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Michael Cardoza says the Ray McDonald arrest is no different than thousands of other domestic violence arrests other than he is an exceptionally talented defensive end for the 49ers and because of that he is being given special consideration by law enforcement.

Filed Under: Legal, Michael Cardoza, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Hazing – Important to Society?

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss a new case of hazing for a high school sports program. Hazing is part of a lot of organizations in our society. What should be done?

Filed Under: Culture, Rosie Allen & Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: 49ers – Rams Recap

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito looks at the 49ers Monday Night Football game where they beat the Rams 31-17, winning their 3rd straight game.

Filed Under: Ken Dito, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Obama Meets Defense Chiefs

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about October 14 being an important day as defense chiefs from more than 20 nations meet with President Obama to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

Celeste Perry: Andrea Martin – From Motherhood To Spanx!

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Celeste Perry chats with author and stage performer Andrea Martin, who is currently starring in Pippin at the Golden Gate Theater and promoting her book, Lady Parts.

Filed Under: Celeste Perry, Movies, Who's Talking

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Get Your Kicks On Route 66

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young talks about historic Route 66. Where did it go and what kind of weather did it have?

Filed Under: Lloyd Lindsay Young, Travel, Weather, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Oceans Are Rising

October 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the oceans are rising and we need to start preparing for what lies ahead.

Filed Under: Current Events, John Rothmann, Who's Talking

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