Jennifer 8. Lee
New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee joins us for a conversation about her book, "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food."





New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee joins us for a conversation about her book, "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food."
2/2/2012 | Download File (23.92 MB) - right click to download
Aboriginal people in Australia are better at finding their way around because they use compass directions instead of simply describing things as to the left or right. That's just one of several findings from Stanford psychologist Lera Boroditsky, who claims language greatly influences our thoughts and perceptions. It's a radical departure from modern linguistic theory.
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Social networking giant Facebook has filed the paperwork to begin selling public shares. The long-anticipated filing is the largest Internet public offering ever. The website, with 845 million users, is expected to be valued at between $75 and $100 billion. We discuss the potential impact of the IPO on users, Silicon Valley and the financial industry.
2/1/2012 | Download File (23.92 MB) - right click to download
California's lieutenant governor and former San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom joins us to discuss the role of the office of the lieutenant governor. And, as a board member of both the University of California and CSU, we'll hear Newsom's ideas about the changes in higher education in California.
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The dean of San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, Reverend Jane Shaw joins us along with artist-in-residence and performer Anna Deavere Smith to discuss Grace and spirituality.
1/31/2012 | Download File (23.92 MB) - right click to download
President Obama's message to colleges is simple: perpetual tuition hikes are no longer an option. Last week, he promised to reward colleges if they hold the line on tuition increases. On the other hand, he told college administrators that if they don't stop tuition from going up, then the funding they get from taxpayers each year will go down. We discuss the president's proposal.