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Ronn Owens Speaks with Kamala Harris More >>
Ronn Owens talks with San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General candidate, Kamala Harris.
Ed and Jen, Meet Christiane Amanpour!More >>
"Good morning and congratulations!" says Ed Baxter to Christiane Amanpour, whose tenure as anchor of ABC's "This Week" program began on Sunday. As you can imagine, after an illustrious career as CNN's chief international correspondant, there isn't a global issue that can stump her! Ed and Jen fire away and Christiane fields all their questions in this KGO Liveline. (8/6)
So ... Where's the Oil?More >>
"I think the dispersant has definitely done what the dispersant was supposed to do," says retired Chevron petroleum geologist Art Johnson, "It's like detergent. It breaks the oil into little particles ... but it's all underwater." So, underwater where all the fish are? KGO's Ed and Jen ask Art about the long-term impact of all the spill-related chemicals on the Gulf in this Liveline. (8/2)
Pixar: 25 Years of AnimationMore >>
"It's so exciting having the artwork from Pixar on exibit in our hometown!" exclaims the animation powerhouse's Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter. "Pixar: 25 Years of Animation" will open at the Oakland Museum of California on July 31. The Morning Show's Ed and Jen get the rare opportunity to pick John's brain in this KGO Liveline and if they're lucky, a chance to broadcast from the Pixar campus in Emeryville!
KGO Exclusive Interview: Toll TalkMore >>
Bay Area bridge toll hikes on Thursday could lead to a morning commuter hassle in San Francisco, especially since the cost isn't going up by the same amount across the board. In this KGO exclusive, Jon Bristow and Jennifer Jones Lee talk with Randy Rentschler from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Listen in and get crucial information about the changes affecting your commute from an expert. (6/30)
Flip + Flop = Foot Fiasco!More >>
You get to relax when you're on vacation, but your feet are working a lot harder than usual! On the Liveline is Dr. Rock Positano, director of a non-surgical foot and ankle clinic in New York, who says that the combination of doubling your walking time and wearing casual flip-flops or sandles on holiday could really put a hitch in your step. Find out how to heal your heels here with Ed and Jen! (6/10)
Heels: Not Just for Ladies Anymore!More >>
Stilettos. Wedges. Flats. Clogs. Mules. Slingbacks. Ladies, we have a lot of footwear options, don't we? Luke Leitch, deputy fashion editor for the Times of London has seen men wearing heels on the catwalks of the world's fashion capitals lately, and shares his observations with our own in-house shoe fiend Jen Jones Lee! (6/2)
Does San Francisco Protect Felons?More >>
Does SF's sanctuary policy in effect protect federal felons? "They're in the INS file because they ... came in once, illegally, then were caught, deported according to federal law, and then they come back again which is a federal crime," says CA Attorney General Jerry Brown. "THose who want to fight that have a problem with our entire immigration system." Does that mean he won't let San Francisco opt out? (5/27)
Segway Polo: Not Just for Nerds!More >>
"A lot of people interested in unusual things ... fall into the geek category," says the king of the nerds himself Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. But are gadget-based athletics pushing it? On the Liveline, The Woz explains the basics of Segway Polo to our Ed and Jen. If the technology isn't enough to convince you to join the dark side, this year's World Cup of Segway Polo is being held in Barbados! (5/26)
The Gringo Mask!More >>
Do you yearn for blonde hair and pale skin? Are you tired of those time-consuming Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids? Joe Castro can help! "It's a mask that signifies through satire the ridiculousness of SB 1070 in Arizona," says Joe, executive VP of Zubi Advertising. You might call him the man behind the mask! Head on over to our News Links page to print yourself a paleface! (5/13)
The Gulf: At the Mercy of Mother NatureMore >>
"The winds and the currents are keeping most of the oil offshore, but you know the weather out here," says Jay Holcomb, "we're at the mercy of Mother Nature." Jay and his crew from the Fairfield-based International Bird Rescue Research Center are in Louisiana trying to save birds affected by the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil leak. He gives us his boots-on-the-ground perspective in this KGO Liveline. (5/12) (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Who is Elena Kagan?More >>
Why has President Obama chosen someone who has never been a sitting judge to replace outgoing Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens? Cornell Law professor Michael Dorf tells KGO's Ed and Jen that historically, many nominees have earned positions on the Court without prior judicial experience. Curious what qualified them? Find out what job is nicknamed "The Tenth Justice" in this Liveline. (5/10) (AP Photo/Harvard University)
Minutemen on AZ: "It's About Time"More >>
Fed up after years of trying to get the US government to properly enforce immigration laws, Jim Gilchrist founded the now infamous Minuteman Project. What does he think of Arizona's new legislation? You guessed it: "I think it's a fabulous piece of legislation crafted by one of the most renowned constitutional and immigration lawyers in the country." Gilchrist joins Jon and Jen on the KGO Liveline. (5/6)
Recall: Children's Liquid Cold, Allergy MedsMore >>
Children's versions of Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl have been recalled due to concerns about product quality. "We are recommending that parents and caregivers discontinue the use of these products," says Food and Drug Administration representative Doug Stern Find the information you need to keep your little ones safe in this KGO Liveline. (5/3)
Cancer Sucks. Life is Good. Choose Joy. More >>
Aaron Jamison was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and to defray the cost of his cremation and final expenses he started selling advertising space on his urn. His story unfolds on the Liveline as KGO's Ed and Jon talk with this inspired and inspiring man. How far would you go to make sure your family could get by without you? (4/26)
Facebook FairytalesMore >>
Facebook is the Swiss Army knife of social networking-- it can be a political portal, a haven for savvy shoppers, a place to find a job and a way to keep track of your friends. Author Emily Libert takes a different stance, however, spotlighting it as a network of miracles and life-changing personal connections in her book, "Facebook Fairytales." KGO's Ed Baxter and Jon Bristow settle in for storytime with Emily in this Liveline. (4/26)
So, How Gay is Gay?More >>
Three bisexual San Francisco men have been barred from playing in the Gay Softball World Series for what amounts to not being "gay enough." Attorney Melanie Rowen with the National Center for Lesbian Rights has picked up the case. "What does that mean, gay enough?" asks a flummoxed Ed Baxter. And who exactly gets to set the baseline for gay behavior? Listen in on this Liveline here! (4/21)
Jump Roping Their Way to SuccessMore >>
"Are you a producer or are you a consumer? Are you a follower or are you a leader?" asks bestselling author and entrepreneur Stedman Graham. He plans to ask the same questions of kids in the Oakland Unified School District, and wants to teach them how to shake off stereotypes and embrace their own identities. What's the first step? Jump rope. Stedman talks with Ed and Jen on the KGO Liveline. (4/16)
"Somebody Had to Do Something"More >>
In February of 2009, 31-year-old Aaron Vargas drove to the home of the man who raped him repeatedly as a child, and shot him in the chest. After pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter, Vargas faces a 10-year prison sentence. "He just came to the point where something in his mind snapped," says Vargas' attorney Tom Hudson, who offers more disturbing details of the long-term abuse and Vargas' situation in this KGO Liveline. (4/7)
Mad Men: America Goes RetrosexualMore >>
Pour yourself a drink, light a smoke and start chasing your secretary around your desk, because America is going Retrosexual. On the Liveline is AOL Senior Correspondent Buck Wolf who says that the big promise of the movement is that "guys can go back to a simpler time when scotch-drinking and girl-chasing weren't frowned upon." Litigation, anyone? (4/6)
Missed Tiger's Press Conference?More >>
Tiger Woods began his comeback from a devastating personal scandal Monday at the Augusta Nationals by admitting he made "some incredibly bad decisions" and "hurt so many people," but refusing to say why he entered rehab. In case you missed it, here's the audio of Tiger's press conference. (4/5) (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
KGO Trendspotting: The H20 BoxMore >>
Michele Bassi hopes to make plastic bottles passé with her environmentally-friendly brainchild, the H20 box. "Most plastic these days does end up in the landfill...we don't all recycle," says Michele, "It's there for thousands of years. If this carton ends up in a landfill, it'll be there for seven years before it breaks down." Jen Jones Lee thinks it's a great idea, but Ed just wants to know how much it'll cost him. (4/1)
Hutaree Militia: Christian Jihadists?More >>
ABC correspondent Matt Gutman talks with KGO's Ed and Jen from Adrian, Michigan, ground zero of the standoff between the Hutaree Christian Militia and the police officers they plotted to kill. "They believed it was up to them, the soldiers of God, to trigger this uprising against the government and only then would they be able to accelerate the Second Coming of Christ," says Matt. Why is the Midwest such a hotbed of radical fringe activity? (3/31)
Is There Still Room for the Militia?More >>
The Second Amendment of the US Constitution does provide that "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." But what happens when they start endangering their own communities? On the Liveline is political fringe group expert Carolyn Brown to talk about the rise of the modern militia. (3/30)
Will CA Join the Fight to Sink Health Care?More >>
"Look, this is a very serious claim, that the US Congress has violated their oath and put into effect, or attempted to, an unconstitutional provision," says CA Attorney General Jerry Brown. Thirteen Attorneys General are bringing suit against the government over the health care mandate-- does Jerry plan to bring California to the party? (3/25)
Can You Learn Discipline from Your Dog?More >>
Is self-restraint a finite resource? The results of a University of Kentucky study on canine willpower point to yes! Journalist Tom Jacobs did a comprehensive write-up on the experiment for the Miller-McCune magazine and talks about the link between your sweet tooth and your self-control on the KGO Liveline. (3/15)
Ronn Speaks with Dr. Condoleezza RiceMore >>
"Israel is a really important friend and ally of the United States, it's a functioning democracy in a really tough neighborhood," Dr. Condoleezza Rice tells host Ronn Owens, "the Palestinians also need their state." She didn't earn her post as Secretary of State by backing away from the tough issues! Listen to their Q and A on the state of the Middle East here on KGO. Want more Condi? She'll be speaking in SF on March 29 and you can purchase tickets here!
Carly Wants to Be Your SenatorMore >>
Republican Carly Fiorina is vying for Barbara Boxer's seat in the Senate, historically a liberal stronghold. What makes her think she stands a chance? "Voters in California now care more about jobs and out-of-control federal spending than any other issue... that's true of Democrats or Independents or Republicans." Carly talks politics with Baxter and Bristow on the KGO Liveline. (3/24)
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