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Forum tells remarkable and true stories about who we are and where we live. In the first hour, Alexis Madrigal convenes the diverse voices of the Bay Area, before turning to Mina Kim for the second hour to chronicle and center Californians’ experience. In an increasingly divided world, Mina and Alexis host conversations that inform, challenge and unify listeners with big ideas and different viewpo... more

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Journalist and author Simon Winchester says that wind is “a universal….It lifts seeds and supports birds and insects. It warms and it chills. It builds and creates; it ruins and destroys.” From a vibrating oboe reed to the fury of a hurricane, we tal... more

In the U.S., it’s illegal to edit genes in human embryos with the intention of creating a genetically engineered baby. But according to the Wall Street Journal, Bay Area startups are focused on just that. It wouldn’t be the first such baby: in 2018, ... more

Fred Armisen, the comedian, actor and musician known for “Portlandia,” “Documentary Now!” and “SNL,” has a new album out called “100 Sound Effects.” There’s a jacket zipping, glass shattering, the “ooh” of receiving room service and even the sound we... more

In 2011, Nicole Daedone took to the stage at a San Francisco TedTalk to discuss her biggest business venture: the female orgasm. The founder of OneTaste, a company dedicated to “orgasmic meditation”, told a tale of women’s empowerment and exploration... more

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Recent Guests

Ellen Huet
Investigative journalist for Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Episode: Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power and the Downfall of a Bay Area Wellness Cult
Anne Stuhldreher
Senior Advisor with the San Francisco Treasurer's Office
San Francisco Treasurer's Office
Episode: Most People Dread Jury Duty, But Some Never Get the Chance to Serve
Brendon Woods
Alameda County Public Defender
Alameda County
Episode: Most People Dread Jury Duty, But Some Never Get the Chance to Serve
Abby Ginzberg
Filmmaker and director of the documentary "Judging Juries"
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Most People Dread Jury Duty, But Some Never Get the Chance to Serve
Manohar Raju
San Francisco County Public Defender
San Francisco County
Episode: Most People Dread Jury Duty, But Some Never Get the Chance to Serve
Cecillia Wang
National Director, Legal Director of the ACLU
ACLU
Episode: ACLU’s National Legal Director Cecillia Wang on Taking Trump to Court
Gregory Climer
Chair of the Fashion Design Program at California College of the Arts.
California College of the Arts
Episode: New Levi’s Exhibit Proves Iconic Jeans Never Fade
Audrey Kalman
Created a denim archive for her master's degree.
Episode: New Levi’s Exhibit Proves Iconic Jeans Never Fade
Tracey Panek
Historian at Levi Strauss and Co.
Levi Strauss and Co.
Episode: New Levi’s Exhibit Proves Iconic Jeans Never Fade

Hosts

Mina Kim
Host known for engaging discussions centered on Californians' experiences and contemporary issues.
Alexis Madrigal
Host who brings diverse voices together, focusing on current events and community stories.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 809 ratings
  • Ok when not discussing politics

    Great podcast with an array of good real life topics. The host and guest cover interesting subjects at depth. A narrative for leftist politics is deep with a little bit of an intrusive victim complex.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aqui_16
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please Alexis do not interrupt the guests while they were speaking

    Please do not interrupt the guest while they were speaking. You have them on because they have a level of knowledge that you do not have.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    boomer and proud of it
    United States3 months ago
  • Garbage

    I tried to listen to this and felt like I was getting dumber with every minute. Not worth the time. Hosts seem very low IQ.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RA989
    United States4 months ago
  • g0dforbidi!!!

    what happened to asking follow up questions? are these hosts allergic to it?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    silly_goose!
    United States6 months ago
  • State media with a pro-genocide slant

    Posing as a current events discussion show, Forum managed to studiously ignore the largest news story of 2023-present, the so called “Israel-Gaza war.” Zero Palestinian guests were ever asked onto the program, which instead took its cues from the editorial staff of neo-conservative magazine The Atlantic (that same publication that once sold us Bush’s Iraq War, and whose editor recently colluded with Trump’s state department in a private chat about bombing Yemen). When Forum finally began to addr... more

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    melodie-c
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the timely topics and diverse voices featured in discussions.

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#167
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#187
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#200
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power and the Downfall of a Bay Area Wellness Cult
Q: What were the specific allegations against OneTaste?
The allegations revolved around pushing boundaries, possibly leading to exploitation both psychologically and sexually among its followers.
Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power and the Downfall of a Bay Area Wellness Cult
Q: What makes OneTaste feel different from other cult-like organizations?
OneTaste perfectly embodies the tech ethos, which is very much about scaling and startup culture, alongside its manipulative practices.
Forum from the Archives: Julian Brave NoiseCat Weaves Memoir with Indigenous Myth and History
Q: How do you approach genealogy and finding one's own heritage?
NoiseCat advises that reaching out to the community and expressing the desire to learn is key, as most communities want descendants to reclaim their heritage.
Forum from the Archives: Julian Brave NoiseCat Weaves Memoir with Indigenous Myth and History
Q: What are some of the responsibilities you've seen back to your community after your experiences?
NoiseCat mentions that being involved in each other's lives is essential, emphasizing the importance of community ties, cultural practices, and the continuity of traditions.
Forum from the Archives: Samin Nosrat on Nourishing Food, Community and All the ‘Good Things’
Q: What's your take on great Iranian or Persian cuisine?
My parents are from Iran... My mom was just such an incredible cook.

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2. Anne Stuhldreher
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