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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Commonwealth Club of California
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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast fe... more

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In her new book Safe Passage, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Evelyn Iritani reveals one of World War II’s little-known diplomatic triumphs—the rescue of nearly 3,000 Allied civilians held by Japan in two exchanges at sea—and the high price that was pa... more

Women continue to face systemic barriers in medicine and science, despite decades of progress. What is happening?

In Harsh Medicine, Dr. Jennifer R. Grandis draws on decades of experience as a physician-scientist, mentor and leader to expose how dee... more

When should artificial intelligence supplant human intelligence? And when should human intelligence lead? For climate action, for impacts on health, for investing and portfolios, where can AI tools multiply productivity—and what situations cause a qu... more

What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide?

Americans have debated those questions for 250 years. The issue of what it means to be an American shaped the compromises in the Constitution and the arguments we’ve been having ever since—spawni... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Weber
Author of City on the Edge
Author, City on the Edge
Episode: Jonathan Weber: City on the Edge, the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco
Simone Stolzoff
Author and journalist focusing on work, identity, and meaning
Author of How to Not Know
Episode: Simone Stolzoff: How to Not Know
Lisa Pieraccini
Etruscan expert in UC Berkeley's art history department; organized exhibits and lectures
University of California, Berkeley; Hearst Museum
Episode: Humanities West Presents The Etruscans
Renée Dreyfus
Curator at the Legion of Honor who curated this Etruscan exhibit; long career in assembling Etruscan collections
Legion of Honor; Cal Academy/Associated institutions
Episode: Humanities West Presents The Etruscans
Destiny Fletch
Deputy Executive Director of The Way Out
The Salvation Army San Francisco
Episode: Will It Ever End? San Francisco’s Drug and Homeless Crisis and Overdose Epidemic
Major Michael Zalinski
Division Commander of the Salvation Army Golden State Division, San Francisco
The Salvation Army
Episode: Will It Ever End? San Francisco’s Drug and Homeless Crisis and Overdose Epidemic
Steve Adami
Executive Director of The Way Out
The Salvation Army
Episode: Will It Ever End? San Francisco’s Drug and Homeless Crisis and Overdose Epidemic
Thomas Linzey
Senior Legal Counsel, Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights
Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Beyond the Rights of Nature: Land that Owns Itself
Crystal Wolfchild
Guardian of the Mountain, Sacred Contract Coalition
Sacred Contract Coalition
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Beyond the Rights of Nature: Land that Owns Itself

Hosts

Liz Wiseman
Host of the program from Wiseman Group; leads discussions on leadership, strategy, and organizational dynamics.
Shuka Kalantari
Host of the Commonwealth Club program; co-host in several episodes focusing on policy, climate, and world affairs.

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Humanities West Presents The Etruscans
Q: When was the Etruscan language first deciphered and how much progress has been made?
Scholars have made progress primarily in the 20th century with a growing vocabulary and more comprehensive studies, but there is no single date when deciphering was completed due to the language's limited surviving inscriptions and lack of a Rosetta stone.
CLIMATE ONE: Beyond the Rights of Nature: Land that Owns Itself
Q: What does it mean for a river or forest to have legal rights?
Rights of nature assigns legal personhood to ecosystems so guardians can defend them in court, using local ordinances that define 'flourish' and 'exist' to guide enforcement.
Jonathan Weber: City on the Edge, the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco
Q: What inspired you to write City on the Edge, and how did you choose which voices to include?
Weber explains that he aimed to tell a big arc about San Francisco's transformation by selecting signature events and key figures who could illuminate the deeper backstory, recognizing that no single interview could comprehensively capture the city's history. He emphasizes serendipitous choices like Sharkey LaGuanha and the balance between obvious and less obvious characters to tell a coherent story.
Simone Stolzoff: How to Not Know
Q: Simone, I'm curious, was there an experience with uncertainty in your past that you had that sparked you writing this book?
No, I didn't set out to write this book for a single dramatic moment; the more accurate answer is that I had a quiet, ongoing questioning about career choices, identity, and how we live with ambiguity. The book grew from many conversations with people about their own uncertainties and how they choose to move forward despite not knowing.
CLIMATE ONE: Fighting Fire with Fiery Passion: 2026 Goldman Prize Winners
Q: What did you learn about making the case that climate impacts should be considered in environmental assessments?
It's about using simple, practical principles and mobilizing a broad coalition; the law can be clear, but achieving compliance requires sustained, collaborative campaigning with diverse parties and affected communities.

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This program delivers in-depth conversations on public affairs, politics, and global issues with thought leaders, policy makers, and researchers. Episodes cover a wide range of timely topics—from domestic governance and leadership to international relations, climate action, and cultural trends—often featuring scholars, former officials, journalists, and authors. The show tends to blend historical context with forward-looking policy analysis, offering practical takeaways for professionals and informed listeners who want to understand how ideas shape real-world decisions. A notable strength is its ability to host expansive, long-form discussions that unpack complex issues, provide multiple perspectives, and connect local impact to global dyna... more

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2. Simone Stolzoff
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