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Ken Dito: The Giants Win Game 4 of the NLDS

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito on the Giants moving on to the NLCS and why they are winning.

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

Elizabeth Kate: Australia’s Iconic Wine – Penfold Grange

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

We head Down Under as Elizabeth Kate talks about Australian Wine including the iconic Penfold Grange.

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

John Rothmann: Criticism Mounts Against the President

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann looks at how opposition and criticism against President Obama are on the rise, including from the Democratic Party.

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

Ed Baxter: Real Baseball Excitement This Year

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter seems to feel there is really excitement for the Baseball playoffs this year. Angels, Dodgers, Nationals out. Giants, Cardinals, Royals Orioles in. Could be a wild card World Series?

Filed Under: Ed Baxter, Sports, Who's Talking

Ken Dito: Quentin Kopp’s View On Sports Part 3

October 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

In Part 3 of the series, Ken Dito talks sports with longtime Bay Area political fixture, Quentin Kopp.

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

John Rothmann: PG&E and the PUC

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann looks at how there is now a federal investigation of P.G.& E. and the P.U.C. and says it is about time.

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

Flick Nation: Home Media Guide: Fun with Time Travel

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Mr. Peabody, Sherman, and Wolverine all travel back in time, to mixed results. Hosted by Dennis Willis.

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

John Rothmann: What If Kobani Falls to Islamic State?

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann asks what would happen if Kobani falls to Islamic State? How will President Obama respond?

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

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Going On A Cruise? Here’s What You Need To Know

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young looks at cruising and what you should know before you go when it comes to weather and taking precautions.

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

John Rothmann: Senator Cruz Blasts SCOTUS

October 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how Senator Ted Cruz has blasted the Supreme Court on same sex marriage and is building his base for 2016.

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

Stan Burford: Change The Tide of Time

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

In 86 years the waters of the San Francisco Bay could be 6 feet higher. Stan Burford says a lot of “today” will be underwater.

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

Ed Baxter: Label Her An American

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter talks about taking labels out of society. Raven Simone talks with Oprah Winfrey about not wanting to be labeled “gay” or “African American”. She says she wants to be known as an American.

Filed Under: Culture, Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Dan Ashley: Living Below Our Means Is Important

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dan Ashley talks about financial health, rainy day funds and saving for the future.

Filed Under: Dan Ashley, Finance, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: The Vice President Is Spot On

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how Vice President Joe Biden’s comments about support for Islamic extremists and their funding were spot on.

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

Elizabeth Kate: All About Chablis

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Kate talks about the misconceptions over Chablis and how it is not the cheap wine you might think it is.

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

Lloyd Lindsay Young: The Loneliest Road

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young talks about the loneliest road in America and what type of weather it has.

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

John Rothmann: Same Sex Marriage Can Proceed

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how the Supreme Court’s has declined to hear same sex marriage cases from around the country. This means gay marriage can move forward.

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

Dan Ashley: Cancer Drug Costs

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dan Ashley on the increasing cost of cancer care and medication.

Filed Under: Current Events, Dan Ashley, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: First Monday In October

October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says it is the first Monday in October and the Supreme Court opens a new term. A lot is riding on the mid term elections as to the future direction of the Court.

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

Stan Burford: Who Was That Doctor? Unexpected Hospital Expenses

October 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Stan Burford talks about unexpected medical “assistance” driving surgical fee’s up by $117,000 and nothing the patient could do.

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

John Rothmann: Boots on the Ground in Syria

October 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Senator Graham is right about boots on the ground in Iraq and Syria. John Rothmann says it’s the only way to fight radical Islam.

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

Michael Cardoza: Legal Implications and the NFL

October 5, 2014 1 Comment

Attorney Michael Cardoza asks whether the NFL has the right to suspend players without due process.

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

Ed & Rosie: The Birds and the Bridges

October 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen discuss the cost and slowdown of removing the old Bay Bridge in San Francisco. Are the birds worth it?

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

Mike Amatori: The iDoc App…..Really?

October 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Mike Amatori takes us to the land of technology meeting the doctor on your iPhone.

Filed Under: Humor, Mike Amatori, Who's Talking

Ed & Rosie: Caffeine Infused Pants to Cut Fat? Really?

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about what the FDA has said about claims that Caffeine infused pants can cut cellulite. Should an award go back to the buyers?

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

Celeste Perry: Deep Fried Guns

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Celeste Perry’s friend Steve moved to Texas. Celeste needs to know – why Texas?

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

Ed Baxter: President’s Political Foot in Mouth

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter says the President has given the GOP a gift in their quest to pick up six Senate seats. As hard as it is to be President, he has made it harder.

Filed Under: Ed Baxter, Politics, Who's Talking

Michael Cardoza: 49ers Tickets Too Much?

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Attorney Michael Cardoza talks about all the Silicon Valley money that went in to buy 49ers tickets. He says the prices of today’s tickets price out families.

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

John Rothmann: The 2016 Election

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about the the speculation that abounds in the race for president in 2016. Who will run? Who will win?

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

Dan Ashley: Kid Prank Is Way Too Much

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dan Ashley talks about covering news and some good, and some very bad. He says his reporting of teenagers beating to death 900 chickens is really sickening.

Filed Under: Current Events, Dan Ashley, Who's Talking

Ed Baxter: Giants Win…..Experts Shove It

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter talks about the Giants game one win over the Nationals. He says games are not played on paper.

Filed Under: Ed Baxter, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: Blaming Obama For Ebola

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann on how President Obama’s critics will blame him for everything including the Ebola outbreak.

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

Celeste Perry: Will Durst is a Funny, Funny Man

October 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

Celeste Perry talks with humorist Will Durst about his columns and a documentary that features him opening at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

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

Lloyd Lindsay Young: Driving in America to See the Fall Colors

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young on where to find some of the most beautiful drives in the country, the best place to see the Fall colors, and what makes the leaves change.

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

John Rothmann: Turkey Joins The Battle

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann talks about how Turkey is joining the battle against Islamic State forces.

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

Michael Cardoza: Politics in District Attorney Decisions

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Attorney Michael Cardoza says many District Attorneys make decisions based on politics, not on fairness.

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

Ed & Rosie: Do You Have a Back Up Husband?

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the study done in England that says half of women have somebody they would go to if their husband doesn’t work out.

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

Mike Amatori: King Size Dogs for Rugged Men

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Mike Amatori says big men need BIG dogs. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Special Offer!!

Filed Under: Legal, Mike Amatori, Who's Talking

Flick Nation: Instant Review – Did Ben Affleck Kill His Wife?

October 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

It’s the most honest review you can find: in the car on the way home! Dennis Willis, Steve Wagner and Steven Kirk’s immediate reaction to David Fincher’s hotly-anticipated thriller Gone Girl, with Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike.

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

Ed & Rosie: California No Plastic Bag Law

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen detail California’s new law banning plastic bags.

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

Dan Ashley: America, Berkeley and Free Speech

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Dan Ashley remembers the beginnings of the free speech movement at UC Berkeley. Ashley ties that to our free society today and our right as Americans to speak your mind.

Filed Under: Culture, Dan Ashley, Who's Talking

Ed Baxter: Feeling Nuts for Testicular Cancer Awareness

October 2, 2014 1 Comment

Ed Baxter tries to make sense of whether this is a very worthy challenge like the Ice Bucket, or a cheap sophomoric publicity stunt.

Filed Under: Culture, Ed Baxter, Who's Talking

Joe Starkey: Pac 12 Leads the Way on Student Benefits

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Joe Starkey talks about how the Pac 12 conference is leading the way when it comes to benefits for student athletes.

Filed Under: Joe Starkey, Sports, Who's Talking

John Rothmann: An Unease In The Land

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

John Rothmann says there is an unease abroad in the land. Is there any good news? The Giants won!!!

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

Ken Dito: Teaching Kids To Play Golf

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ken Dito talks with local PGA teaching professional, Dede Moriarity who teaches kids to play golf.

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

Lloyd Lindsay Young: California Wildfires

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Lloyd Lindsay Young asks what is causing all of these fires in California?

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

Ed & Rosie: Do You Have A Problem With the New Facebook Ads?

October 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen take a different view on Facebook ads. Rosie says they are distracting and shouldn’t be there. Ed says it’s all part of the Facebook biz model.

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

Dan Ashley and Hateful Tweets

October 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

ABC 7 anchor Dan Ashley talks about some tweets he got after the police officer shooting in Ferguson. Dan says he thinks there is no place for these mean-spirited messages.

Filed Under: Current Events, Dan Ashley, Who's Talking

Welcome Mike Amatori to the Talk Pod

October 1, 2014 1 Comment

Mike Amatori has a message for men who may be losing their hair.

Filed Under: Humor, Mike Amatori, Who's Talking

Michael Cardoza: What Do You Do If You Are Arrested

October 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

Attorney Michael Cardoza says if you get arrested, keep your mouth shut. Don’t talk to law enforcement.

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

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