KQED's Forum

Forum from the Archives: Why We Need Shade in a Warming World

Three Bay Area College and University Presidents Reflect on Their Mounting Challenges

Can We Really Live on Mars?

Oakland's Fairyland Turns 75, But Remains Ageless

This episode of KQED's Forum, hosted by Alexis Madrigal, commemorates the 75th anniversary of Children's Fairyland in Oakland. The guests, Kymberly Miller, CEO of Fairyland, and Randal Metz, director of the Storybook Puppet Theater and Fairyland historian, share insights into the park's history, its influence on Disney...

Remembering Hurricane Katrina With Clint Smith, 20 Years After the Storm

What Should A Remodel of Fisherman’s Wharf Look Like?

Should the U.S. Government Own Shares of Private Companies?

Newsom Charges Ahead with Redistricting Plan, Prompting Republican Lawsuit

How to Survive Even the Most Awkward Roommate Conflicts

Single Fathers Are a Growing, But Often Invisible, Demographic

Why Are Firefighters Battling Wildfires Without Masks?

Tech Layoffs and Higher Than Average Unemployment: A Close Look at the Bay Area’s Job Market

Are We in An Analog Revival?

In this episode of Forum, Mina Kim leads a discussion with Jeff Rauseo and Jacob Gaboury about the resurgence of physical media in an increasingly digital world. They explore the reasons behind this trend, including dissatisfaction with streaming services, the desire for tangible ownership, and the appeal of original f...

Pay for College Athletes Kicks Off New Era of College Sports

Leading Pediatric Group Splits with CDC Over Vaccine Recommendations

The Mundane and the Meaningful Moments Found in the Notes App of Your Phone

Inside the Democrats’ Campaign Spam Machine

Exploited Robots and a Commitment to Community Populate 2060’s San Francisco in Annalee Newitz’s ‘Automatic Noodle’

California at the Center of New Legal Battles Over Abortion

Will New CEQA Reforms Bring More Housing to California?