
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3259 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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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.
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.
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.
what happened to asking follow up questions? are these hosts allergic to it?
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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The content is centered around stimulating conversations that explore a wide array of news and current events, particularly issues relevant to the Bay Area and California. The episodes examine topics ranging from the commercial surrogacy industry to the dynamics of political parties, the latest in technology, as well as cultural discussions surrounding identity and community. Listeners can expect a mix of interviews with industry experts, journalistic insights, and opportunities for audience interaction, all contributing to a rich and informative experience. The hosts often highlight underrepresented voices, creating a platform for diverse perspectives on pressing societal matters.
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