Stories of people breaking the rules fully, completely and with no bad consequences. Some justify this by saying they’re doing it for others, or for a greater good. Some really don’t care. And, unlike the mealy weaklings you usually hear on this program, none of these wrongdoers seem regretful about what they’ve done in the slightest. This week on This American Life: In 7th grade, Domingo and his mom and dad were all on the highway near the U.S.-Mexican border in separate cars, doing something they had never done before. And it was not going well... This American Life is… Read More

This week on Folk Alley, an exclusive Folk Alley Session with singer/songwriter, Courtney Hartman, performing songs from her new album, 'Ready Reckoner'; new music from Tinariwen, Mandolin Orange, Joan Shelley, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley; plus favorites from Taj Mahal, The Lone Bellow, Richard Thompson, and more.   Folk Alley can be heard Saturdays at noon on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Download the FREE KRCB App @ iTunes & Google Play! (Photo: Courtesy of Folk Alley) Read More

There's a cinematic theme in the songs on this edition of All Songs Considered, including a new track from Thom Yorke called "Daily Battles" and an instrumental version of it from trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. These two songs were created for the Edward Norton film Motherless Brooklyn. Then there's a new creation from Jim James called "Set it to Song," which he made in collaboration with conductor and musician Teddy Abrams and performed with the Louisville Orchestra. Hear All Songs Considered Saturday evenings at 6:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Download the FREE KRCB App @ iTunes & Google Play!… Read More

This week, we'll listen to some great new music from The New Masters, Philip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire fame, and the new album from Resavoir, along with classics from Gary Burton, and even Orbital.   Notes from the Jazz Underground airs Saturday nights at 11:00 pm on KRCB-FM / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Download the FREE KRCB Mobile App from the App Store & Google Play! (Photo: Phillip Bailey - Craig ONeal [CC BY 2.0]) Read More

Can we beat the traffic by taking to the skies? Sailing over freeways in a flying car, getting to work in minutes instead of hours, has long been the stuff of science fiction.  But ambitious startups are on their way to making three-dimensional commutes a reality. For now, there are still many challenges to getting those flying cars off the ground, from mechanics and design to infrastructure, regulatory issues, air traffic, and zoning. What does our flying car future look like? Guests:JoeBen Bevirt - Founder and CEO, Joby AviationJennifer Richter - Partner, Akin GumpUma Subramanian - CEO, Aero TechnologiesCharlie Vogelheim - Principal, Vogelheim Ventures… Read More

Around the world, democracy is in trouble. Autocrats have come to power. In the U.S. democracy is compromised by a political system awash in money, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and that absurd relic, the electoral college. One of the principal designers of the U.S. system of governance was James Madison. He said the main task of government is “to protect the opulent minority against the majority.” The latter being me and you. And pretty much that’s been the orientation of the state. Here and there a Progressive Era, a New Deal, or a Great Society occur but basically rulers try and… Read More

This week, Mouthful welcomes Rick Toyota, Coppola senior director of hospitality, who will preview the upcoming "Adventure Pinot," taking place on September 28 at Virginia Dare Winery in Geyserville. We'll also explore the unique Native American food served at the winery's restaurant, Wero. Virginia Dare and its restaurant are part of the Coppola Family of wineries, restaurants and boutique resorts. You don't want to miss this episode of Mouthful, Smart Talk About Food, Wine, & Farming, with host Michele Anna Jordan. Mouthful: Smart Talk About Food, Wine, and Farming in the North Bay and Beyond can be heard Sunday evenings at… Read More

Every day, zoo chef Stacy Kyles prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 600 animals at the Oakland Zoo. This week, we chat about how she feeds the pickiest eaters, how she celebrates birthdays at the zoo and what everyone eats—from watermelon-licking lions to smoothie-guzzling primates. Plus, we discover Tokyo’s Neapolitan pizza scene; we make a Greek-style risotto, and Dr. Aaron Carroll demystifies the latest study on eggs and health. Milk Street Radio can be heard Sunday nights at 7:00 pm on KRCB-FM. / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Download the FREE KRCB App @ iTunes & Google Play! Read More