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KGO Exclusive: Interview with 2 VampiresMore >>
Movie theaters are getting ready for record crowds tonight as Twilight fans rush to see the premiere of "New Moon," the latest installment in the saga. In this KGO exclusive interview, our Bret Burkhart talks with movie stars Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz who play Alice and Emmett, members of the Cullen clan of vampires. We have the interview for you here, and a picture of Bret with the two young actors in the KGO studio!
Putting the Freeze on Auction FraudMore >>
Thieves turn stolen items into big money on online auction sites, but Dave Finley aims to put an end to that kind of internet thuggery. "The mysterious person behind the stolen mountain bike, employee theft-- don't let anybody tell you you can't catch them," he says. Dave is the president and CEO of Leads Online, which teams up with eBay and law enforcement to stamp out auction fraud and retrieve the ill-gotten gains. (11/12)
Stockholm Syndrome and Jaycee DugardMore >>
"Sometimes when people are abducted, they develop some positive feelings and sometimes real affection for their abductor," says Dr. Robert Epstein, the founder and Director Emeritus of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. This is called Stockholm Syndrome, and may be why Jaycee Dugard defended her captor. "As she returns to herself and gains some strength, she'll be more and more honest about what happens, not just to us but to herself." (11/5)
15 Seconds in OctoberMore >>
In October of 1989 a 7.1 earthquake erupted from the San Andreas fault, shaking the Bay Area and her residents at the core. The aftermath of the Loma Prieta quake created tableaus of tragedy few can forget; the SF marina went up in flames, the Cypress Freeway collapsed in Oakland, the Bay Bridge, the blackouts. KGO was there, in the sky and on the ground, communicating vital information to millions. This is our historic and award-winning documentary, "15 Seconds in October."
Loma Prieta: Perspectives on DisasterMore >>
October 17th marks the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; the 6.9 temblor claimed 63 lives, injuring and leaving thousands more homeless. KGO's Rich Walcoff was in the press box at Candlestick Park and Stan Burford was in an traffic airplane 1100 feet above Albany. Listen to their two unique perspectives of the aftermath along with historic audio from the moment it struck. (10/16)
Consumers League Honors LynnMore >>
KGO's business reporter Lynn Jimenez received recognition from the National Consumers League for her work educating listeners about financial issues. Jimenez has been at KGO Newstalk 810 since 1990 and was recently tapped as permanent substitute host for Bob Brinker on the nationally syndicated radio program MoneyTalk, which airs on KGO Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
President Receives Nobel Peace PrizeMore >>
President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism. Did you miss his speech? Here's the audio. (10/9)
Daydreaming with Ando from "Heroes"More >>
On the KGO Liveline is James Kyson Lee, better known as Ando from the NBC Series "Heroes!" To what does he attribute the cult-like popularity of the series? "I feel like it's got something for everybody ... senators to cops to a father, a wife, a cheerleader and two guys out of Japan," he says. "We all kinda daydream about being a superhero, and this show gives you a little bit of a chance to live out that fantasy." (9/28)
Spotlight 810: A Kiss GoodbyeMore >>
An early-morning kiss goodbye has a much deeper meaning for a North Bay family emerging from a year and a half of struggle. Award-winning KGO reporter Bret Burkhart presents this Spotlight 810 Report that takes a look at a promise made in the face of death, when a heroic first responder became a victim. (9/22)
KGO Sports Exclusive: Agassi the GreatMore >>
KGO Sports Reporter Rich Walcoff got to speak with tennis legend Andre Agassi about sports, family and philanthropy. Three years ago, the Agassi Family moved from their home in Tiburon to Las Vegas to be closer to friends and family. Andre and wife Steffi Graf, also a tennis dynamo, will make a rare return to the Bay to play in an exhibition game for charity. What's home life like for two sports stars and their children? Find out here.
Apple Execs, meet KGO. More >>
KGO's Jennifer Jones and Ed Baxter talk with Apple executives Eddy Cue and Greg Joswiak about iTunes 9 and the changes to the iPod line. Eddy is the Vice President of Internet Services and Greg is the Vice President of Product Marketing for iPod and iPhone, so they really know their stuff! Ed says, crankily, that what he's using now is working perfectly well-- why update? Find out here. (9/10)
Swine Flu in the WorkplaceMore >>
With cold season rapidly approaching and the H1N1 infection rate on the rise, the President and the Center for Disease Control appeal to you to stay home if you're sick. Is your workplace prepared for a possible pandemic? Companies would see "much more damage from [sick people] coming into work and infecting everyone," than from absent employees, says John Challenger, an outplacement consulting expert. (9/2)
The Rise and Fall of the RobocallMore >>
Excited that robocalls will be a thing of the past as of September? Hang on, there are exceptions. KGO's Ed Baxter and Jon Bristow talk with ABC news correspondent Jim Hickey on the Liveline, who tells us who is still allowed to call you. You can call the Federal Trade Commission and complain-- think a live person will answer? (8/28)
"He Left Us With Nothing."More >>
Sheryl Weinstein, who has admitted to her affair with convicted financial felon Bernie Madoff, is releasing a new book next week about their intimate history and her first-hand account of Madoff's power of persuasion. Why now, and what is her motivation for being so public about a series of trysts that could have destroyed her marriage? Sheryl talks with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. (8/25)
Stealth Wealth: Got It? Don't Flaunt It.More >>
"Luxury cars are about appearances, and now to have a luxury car really sends the wrong message," says Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief of Car & Driver magazine. Are people of means really passing on luxury cars to keep from flaunting their wealth? And with the resulting slump in sales, will they be able to make up their losses? Find out here with Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones. (8/18)
Woodstock and the Summer of '69More >>
With flowers in their hair, peace-loving children flocked to a dairy farm in upstate New York. They knew they were in for three days of music in the summer of 1969, but by the end of that first day it was clear-- this was more than just a festival, it was history in the making. This is a special 40th anniversary look back by KGO's Jennifer Jones. (8/13)
Huey Lewis ... on the News!More >>
Talking with Jennifer Jones, Jon Bristow and Rich Walcoff on the KGO Morning News is singer Huey Lewis! He talks about his music career then and now, singing the National Anthem for the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park and the very organized Japanese way of exiting a rock concert. (8/10)
"May I Call You Walter?"More >>
On the 100th anniversary of the Commonwealth Club, KGO's own illustrious host Ray Taliaferro had the honor of interviewing CBS news legend Walter Cronkite. In this, one of Cronkite's last interviews, he talks about everything from colonizing the moon to the secret of keeping a marriage alive for 64 years.
Columnist Debra Saunders: All the RageMore >>
Debra Saunders, the Chronicle's outspoken conservative columnist calls it like she sees it, talking Supreme Court, budget and other issues of the day with Ronn. But what does she really think?
Learning to Live Off-PlanetMore >>
"It takes six months to get to Mars. Then once you get to Mars you have to live [there] for 500 days before the planets align for a return, and then it's another 180 days [back to Earth]. The reason to get to the moon is to learn how to live off-planet," says Lynette Madison with NASA. Could establishing an outpost on the moon help us get to Mars? (7/20)
Missing: Original Lunar Landing FootageMore >>
"Of course it wasn't staged. I was there," says Richard Nafzger, dismissing conspiracy wonks who believe the first moon landing was faked. Richard oversaw television processing at the ground-tracking sites during the Apollo 11 mission. Back in 2006, NASA said they could not find the original footage of the lunar landing. Since then, Richard's been looking for it. Where'd it go? (7/17)
Interview with a Wizard: Draco MalfoyMore >>
What's it like to matriculate at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry? KGO Afternoon news anchor Bret Burkhart interviews Tom Felton, the talented actor who plays the villainous Draco Malfoy. You can also listen to KGO Teen Reporter Bella Firpo's review of the movie here, and take our poll. (7/15)
Should We Teach Teens the Joys of Sex?More >>
Is it a good idea to promote sex to teens to educate them about it? The National Health Service in Britain thinks so. They've launched a new campaign that teaches teens the joys of sex. Ed and Jen speak to Ruth Smith, editor of "Children & Young People Now" about this controversial approach.(7/15)
Gil and The GovernorMore >>
Gil Gross speaks with Governor Scharwzenegger about the California budget, trying to nail down rumors that we might be making progress in Sacramento.
Buzz Aldrin Talks with Ed and JenMore >>
Legendary astronaut and the second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, joins Ed and Jen on the Liveline. He has written Magnificent Desolation, recounting the harrowing journey to the moon and back. Jen asks him if he thinks we should travel to Mars next -- find out his answer here on KGO. (7/1)
Ravi's Story: His Great DepressionMore >>
Depression is not simply a case of the blues; it's a debilitating condition that affects millions of people each year. KGO's Ravi Peruman is among them, and after decades behind the microphone telling the stories of others, he opens up and tells the story of his own struggles with mental health.
Cash for Clunkers: Up to $4500More >>
Joining KGO's Ed and Jen on the Liveline is Charles Territo, spokesman for the Alliance of Automobile Manuafacturers, talking about a bill that would give people a voucher for up to $4500 for trading in an old gas-guzzler for a more efficient car. How much will it cost the government? Is it money well-spent? (6/19)
How To Handle an Unsafe Older DriverMore >>
When a driver's license has meant independence since one's teens, how do you broach the subject when you feel your parents or elderly friends are no longer safe drivers? Nationally, 14 percent of fatal crashes involve an older driver. The key, says Jacob Nelson, is to make sure they have other transportation options. Jacob, National Director of Traffic Safety Policy for AAA, talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about this emotional issue. (6/16)
Architects, Engineers Seek 9/11 TruthMore >>
"Architects know that you can't have 400 structural steel connections failing per second in a fire-induced gravitational collapse," says architect Richard Gage about the collapse of World Trade Center 7, a building not struck by a plane, on September 11, 2001. Richard is with Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth, a group of professionals who have factual reservations on conclusions of the 9/11 Report (6/3)
Becoming a Justice: Sonia SotomayorMore >>
On the Liveline is Dr. Udi Sommer, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany. Dr. Sommer talks about the process of becoming a Supreme Court Justice, from nominee to swearing-in. (5/26)
Surge in Gun Sales: Sign of the Times?More >>
Since the election of Barack Obama to the Presidency, gun sales have surged. "The more they say you can't have, the more I buy," says one customer, worried that the new Administration's policies will quash Second Amendment rights. Are there other motivators for the uptick in gun ownership, and what will be the impact of home arsenals on communities? KGO's Jennifer Jones has this Spotlight 810 report.
Writer, Director, Actor Roberto BenigniMore >>
KGO's Scott Lettieri brings us this report about Tutto Dante, a one-man show by the world-renowned Roberto Benigni. Coming to San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall in May, the show is "About love! About sex! About passions!" exclaims Roberto. Here is Scott's interview with the extremely vivacious director and actor.
Audio: How To Score a Summer JobMore >>
On the Liveline is career counselor Marty Nemko, talking to Ed and Jen about the best ways for a teen to snag a summer job. He says this economy is excellent for "career exploration." Find out how parents can help their kids get in the door. Marty can be heard weekly on KGO from 7pm-10pm on Sunday. (5/13)
Best of KGO: Ronn and Bob SagetMore >>
Ronn Owens says "Bob Saget is just a gem...talented and genuine. I wish I hadn't forgotten to plug the 11-N hour." Here's the hour, from April 29.
Best of KGO: Jerry Brown on Age, BanksMore >>
California Attorney General Jerry Brown talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about Gavin Newsom's governor candidacy announcement and insinuations that Brown may be too old to run for office again. And is the state Attorney General's office suing one of the nation's largest banks for defrauding California investors? Listen to Jerry talk with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. (4/23)
Audio: Ken Burns on Diversity and ParksMore >>
"What we did was tell the history of the national parks; most people think it's the benevolence of a bunch of white guys like Teddy Roosevelt setting them ... but when you lift up the rock of any national park, you find that people, men and women, black and white and brown .. from every section of the country ... fell in love with a particular portion of this beautiful continent of ours and dedicated their lives to saving it," says documentarian Ken Burns, talking to Ed and Jen on the Liveline about his newest film series, airing in September. (4/21)
Drugs in the Water SupplyMore >>
271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals in the US water supply-- the majority of it is waste from drug-making factories. What's in the water, and how did it get there? KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Jeff Donn, an Associated Press investigative reporter. Also check out this animated interactive feature from the AP explaining the story (4/20)
Best of KGO: Goldman WinnersMore >>
In the second part of our look at the Goldman Environmental Prize, KGO's Bret Burkhart profiles a few of the 133 people from 75 countries who have received the $150k prize. The Goldman Environmental Awards, the world's most prestigious grassroots environmental prize, will be celebrating 20 years of honors in San Francisco next week (4/17)
Best of KGO: Caller Wants Jail for BoltonMore >>
A man from Castro Valley called in during Ronn Owens' Tuesday interview with Former UN Ambassador John Bolton to say, "You know, John, I wish to God I live to see the day that you go to jail, you're convicted of all your war crimes-- you and Bush and all your NeoCons." Bolton thanks him. (4/14)
Best of KGO: Gil and Martha ReevesMore >>
Gil chats with legendary soul singer (and Detroit City Council member) Martha Reeves. This was a fun segment. Marth permforms at thr Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko SF this week. (4/15)
Best of KGO: College and Credit CardsMore >>
More students than ever are financing their college education with credit cards. Is it because they are unable to secure financial aid, or do they just not know where to look? KGO's John and Jen talk with Patricia Nash-Christel with Sallie Mae about getting parents and students the information they need.
Best of KGO: Conflicker VirusMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen talk again with security evangelist Ryan Naraine with Kaspersky Labs. It looks like Conficker is stirring to life (after doing absolutely nothing on April 1) and Ryan says it appears to be "Scareware," popping up windows telling users that their computer is infected and that they need to drop some cash on a (fraudulent) antivirus program to wipe it out.
Best of KGO: Parking Tix & Bovine BallsMore >>
Stay one step ahead of the "metermaids and parking dudes," with a list, released by the municipal transportation agency, of where highest concentration of parking tickets in the City are written, and Oakdale's Annual Rotary Club Fry, serving up a dish some may call ... nuts.
Rosie Celebrates 25 YearsMore >>
We surprised Rosie Allen Tuesday afternoon during the Afternoon News, with an impromptu celebration of her 25 years on the air at KGO. See the video!
Best of KGO: Helmke on Gun ControlMore >>
On the KGO News Liveline, Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. In the wake of the Oakland officer shootings, what will it take to keep weapons like the AK-47 the shooter wielded, out of the hands of dangerous people?
Best of KGO: Ronn Talks YelpMore >>
Any problems with Yelp reviewing your business? Has it helped your business? Ronn and his callers talk about Yelp, reviews, and social media.
Best of KGO: Disabled SailorsMore >>
KGO's Jenna Lane files this special report about the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors, a remarkable club whose motto is, "Sailing is a sport in which disabled people feel the most able," and whose boats bear the likeness of the original disabled sailor, Captain Hook.
Good News: The Lemon LadyMore >>
In this installment of Good News, KGO's Bret Burkhart tells us about Anna Chan, who gathered fruit from neighborhood trees that would've otherwise ended up in the green bin, and took it to very grateful food banks around the Bay Area. You might say her plan came to fruition!
KGO Named Station of the Year More >>
At an industry conference in Southern California, KGO Radio was named "Station of the Year" for 2008, for excellence in broadcasting. In this audio clip, Ed and Jen chat with "The Boss," President and General Manager of KGO, Mickey Luckoff.
Best of KGO: Comedian Greg Proops More >>
Comedian Greg Proops was in studio with Bret Burkhart and Rosie Allen Friday, March 13th. Listen in and laugh:
Best of KGO: College DrinkingMore >>
In this KGO Radio Afternoon News interview with John H. Pryor, managing director at the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, listen as we discuss how college freshmen spend their time. Findings from several national surveys suggest that first-year students that drink alcohol spend more time doing so than they do studying.
Best of KGO: Peter GreenbergMore >>
Peter Greenberg is Travel Editor for the Today Show. On the Ronn Owens Program, Peter says it's a buyer's market for travelers, and has great tips on how you can take advantage of the economic climate to save.
Best of KGO: Gil and Joy BeharMore >>
Gil Gross hangs out with Joy Behar, comedian, writer, actress, and a co-host of the talk show The View.
Best of KGO: Eddie Doppler 81000More >>
KGO Radio is always on the cutting edge of weather forecasting technology. Now we proudly introduce . . . Eddie Doppler!
Fowl on the Flight Line
We've only recently heard about the challenges wildlife pose to airplanes as the world celebrates the successful emergency landing of Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. You'd be surprised, though, how often bird strikes happen in and around our airports. Listen to our KGO Spotlight 810 with Bret Burkhart.
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