Ronn Owens Program Podcast 
Ronn Owens broadcasts Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to Noon on KGO Radio. The broadcast is available as a podcast here.
"I'm curious. I love to think. I love to talk," says Ronn, whose radio show draws more than 500,000 listeners every week.
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Ronn Owens Nov 19, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Bobby Slayton, the "Pitbull of Comedy," shares his views of life. See him tonight through Sunday at Tommy T's in Pleasanton.
Ronn Owens Nov 19, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Sarah Palin is bringing in the crowds for her book tour. And the talk is still out there of her as a possible candidate for 2012 presidential race. To Ronn, she symbolizes a lot of what's wrong with American politics.
Ronn Owens Nov 18, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Don Perata wants to be mayor of Oakland. And he has an idea on bringing in more money for healthcare and other good causes--add another dollar in taxes to each pack of cigarettes. As anti-smoking as Ronn is, he still asks the question, "When is enough enough?"
Ronn Owens Nov 18, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Where is the economy headed? Is gold a good investment? Is the stimulus working? Just some of the topics Ronn discusses with Gary Schlossberg, Senior Economist with Wells Capital Management.
Ronn Owens Nov 18, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Cameras in Tiburon--they are considering mounting cameras to take pictures of every license plate that enters the town, in the event of a crime. Ronn speaks to Michael Cronin, Tiburon Police Chief.
Ronn Owens Nov 16, 2009 Hour #3More >>
He has asthma, and perfumes and colognes can trigger an attack. So the 9th grader's mom is going to the school and insisting that all fragrances be banned. Should everyone change to accommodate one child?
Ronn Owens Nov 16, 2009 Hour #2More >>
The criminal justice system is broken and Amy Bach chronicles the examples in her new book, Ordinary Injustice: How America Holds Court. See Amy Tuesday at 7:30 at Booksmith in San Francisco and Wednesday at 7:30 at Books Inc. in Mountain View.
Ronn Owens Nov 16, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks, is going to be tried in New York. Many, including Rudy Guiliani, think it's a bad idea.
Ronn Owens Nov 13, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Dr. Tara Field, Family and Marriage Therapist, talks about the stresses of family gatherings during the holidays.
Ronn Owens Nov 13, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Congresswoman Jackie Speier talks Afghanistan, healthcare, party unity and more.
Ronn Owens Nov 13, 2009 Hour #1More >>
She told her friends that she had breast cancer and couldn't afford the treatments. They donated money, vacation time and more. And then Trista Joy Lathern went and got a boob job. What should be done to punish her?
Ronn Owens Nov 12, 2009 Hour #3More >>
San Francisco Chronicle Restaurant Critic Michael Bauer joins Ronn to talk about the best and worst places to eat in San Francisco.
Ronn Owens Nov 12, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Ronn is joined by U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. They talk healthcare and more.
Ronn Owens Nov 12, 2009 Hour #1More >>
The House/Senate healthcare proposals and illegal immigrants.
Ronn Owens Nov 11, 2009 Hour #2More >>
David Plouffe, Obama's campaign manager, talks about the presidential run with Ronn.
Ronn Owens Nov 11, 2009 Hour #1More >>
The Supreme Court is taking up the question of life without parole for teens convicted of horrible crimes.
Ronn Owens Nov 10, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Tim Goodman, TV critic for the SF Chronicle, answers your questions about what show is coming back, what's been cancelled, and what is happening on "Flash Forward."
Ronn Owens Nov 10, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Chuck Kolb, President of the Committee for Economic Development, discusses the impact of the health plan proposals on small business.
Ronn Owens Nov 10, 2009 Hour #1More >>
William Simon has been convicted 9 times for DUI, yet he still has a license. DMV says because he has not killed or injured anyone, they don't have grounds to revoke. Royal Oakes, ABC Legal analyst weighs in. Ronn also speaks to Josh Dale, an attorney who specializes in DUIs and is part of California DUI Lawyers Association.
Ronn Owens Nov 9, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Tom Vacar, KTVU's consumer expert, answers questions about credit, mortgages and other consumer issues.
Ronn Owens Nov 9, 2009 Hour #2More >>
A tragedy on the Bay Bridge this morning had a truck driver lose control on the "S-curve" and plunge too his death off the bridge. Does the bridge need to be made safer? Do drivers need more of a warning? We hear from KGO's Ravi Peruman, who has been covering the story, as well as Dr. Bill Wattenburg, who has driven trucks for a living.
Ronn Owens Nov 9, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Congress passed a health bill this weekend. What will happen in the Senate? What about the cost? Ronn speaks to Congressman George Miller on the new bill.
Ronn Owens Nov 6, 2009 Hour #3More >>
James and Morris, the Carey Brothers, tell Ronn how to save water when flushing the toilet, save money on utilities and more.
Ronn Owens Nov 6, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Ronn continues the discussion of the tragedy at Ft. Hood, Texas.
Ronn Owens Nov 6, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an army psychiatrist at Fort Hood in Texas, on the verge of being deployed to Afghanistan, shoots more than 40 people, and at least 13 have died. Ronn discusses security on our Army bases. Ronn talks to Alex Kingsbury, associate editor of US News and World Report, who has done a story on guidelines for psychological guidelines for the military. Next, Ronn speaks to ABC's Alex Stone from Fort Hood.
Ronn Owens Nov 5, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Can't sleep? Taking pills? Working graveyard shifts? All sleep-related issues are addressed by Dr. Rafael Pelayo, Stanford sleep specialist.
Ronn Owens Nov 5, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Taxing yoga? Taxing prostitution? Just some of the ideas that cash-starved municipalities are considering as a way to raise cash.
Ronn Owens Nov 5, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Should employers provide five extra paid sick days for those who may have swine flu? Congressman George Miller has proposed just such legislation.
Ronn Owens Nov 4, 2009 Hour #3More >>
A Saudi court has ratified the beheading and crucifixion of a young man who raped five children, among them a three-year-old boy left to die in the desert. Ronn feels this is justice. Do you?
Ronn Owens Nov 4, 2009 Hour #2More >>
“SuperFreakonomics” authors Steven Dubner & Steve Levitt join Ronn is the studio.
Ronn Owens Nov 3, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Willie Brown with Ronn. Gavin Newsom. Jerry Brown. Michael Jackson. And more.
Ronn Owens Nov 3, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Kati Marton saw both her parents arrested as spies in communist Hungary in the '50s. She tells her story, their fate and how she came to America. Her new book is Enemies of the People. Kati will be at Books Inc. in Mountain View tonight at 7:30.
Ronn Owens Nov 3, 2009 Hour #1More >>
His son died in the World Trade Center attacks. Now James Gadiel wants his son's memorial to say "murdered by Muslim extremists on September 11, 2001." The town is reluctant to put that on the town-sponsored plaque. Who is right?
Ronn Owens Nov 2, 2009 Hour #2More >>
The 2-year-old is crying and screaming on a Southwest flight, and he is removed with his mom. Now Southwest has apologized and provided her free tickets, and the mom wants more. Ronn questions whether the airline should have apologized at all.
Ronn Owens Nov 2, 2009 Hour #1More >>
What are the ramifications of Gavin Newsom dropping out of the governor's race? Should your name be published if you sign a political petition? Will John Garamendi win Ellen Tauscher's congressional seat? These are some of the questions discussed with Gary Dietrich, KGO political consultant.
Ronn Owens Oct 30, 2009 Hour #3More >>
From the De Young Museum: mummy expert, Dr. Jonathan Elias. Check out the King Tut exhibit at the De Young, through March 2010 and starting Halloween, "Very Post Mortem: Mummies and Medicine" at the Legion of Honor!
Ronn Owens Oct 30, 2009 Hour #2More >>
The health care debate continued with listener calls... And David Blaustein from ABC called in to discuss the only movie making waves this week--the Michael Jackson documentary "This is It."
Ronn Owens Oct 30, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Joining Ronn to discuss the House vs Senate healthcare bills are Congressman Pete Stark and Congressman Devin Nunes. Ronn also spoke with Dr. Mehmet Oz about health care legislation and H1N1 vaccines.
Ronn Owens Oct 29, 2009 Hour #3More >>
San Jose Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson joined Ronn to discuss the burgeoning hockey season, the crazy-loyal Bay Area fans, and what we have to look forward to this year.
Ronn Owens Oct 29, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Ten arrests in the Richmond group-rape. Ronn says victims' names are protected; shouldn't the accused also be protected, especially since they're children? And what responsibility did the onlookers have?
Ronn Owens Oct 29, 2009 Hour #1More >>
President Obama is hedging on the number of troops he wants to send to Afghanistan. Ronn thinks it's not a time to be wishy-washy.
Ronn Owens Oct 26, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Michelle Borba is an expert on any issues involving your kids. When they act up, when they won't eat. Her latest book is The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries.
Ronn Owens Oct 26, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Lynn Jimenez, KGO's Financial expert, answers your questions about the economy, Wall Street bonuses, employment, real estate and more.
Ronn Owens Oct 26, 2009 Hour #1More >>
What are the airlines supposed to do when they receive reports of suspicious behavior by passengers. What if the passengers are Muslim clerics? US Airways removed six Imams they had been told were acting very suspiciously, and making anti-American statements. Many of the claims proved to be false, but the airline had no way of knowing prior to investigating. And now the airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by the clerics in a confidential out-of-court settlement. Can an airline adequately protect us if they have to be concerned about being sued when they do?
Ronn Owens Oct 23, 2009 Hour #3More >>
You think you know everything about cats? No one thinks that. Marilyn Kreiger, however, can help you decipher some of the more nuanced behavior your little mouser displays. Check her out at www.TheCatCoach.com.
Ronn Owens Oct 23, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Bill George is the author of 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis, and he joined Ronn this hour to discuss the book, the current state of big business, and the news that broke yesterday about the White House capping executive pay across the board.
Ronn Owens Oct 23, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Ronn decided to go the potpourri route this hour, since it's Friday. Up for discussion: Newsday is one of the first newspapers to charge for access to its online content; 62 percent of Americans are NOT planning on getting the H1N1 vaccination; Nicole Kidman thinks Hollywood contributes to violence against women; President Obama vs. Fox News; and do umpires need help making calls in baseball?
Ronn Owens Oct 22, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Deepak Chopra has been discussing the link between health and happiness for years. His latest book is Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You. See him tonight at 7 p.m. at the Commonwealth Club in San Jose; tomorrow he will be at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley at 7:30 p.m.
Ronn Owens Oct 22, 2009 Hour #2More >>
How dependent is our economy on China? And how dependent is China's economy on the United States? The answers are in Zachary Karabell's new book, Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World's Prosperity Depends on It.
Ronn Owens Oct 22, 2009 Hour #1More >>
His conviction was overturned because the detective did not disclose that he fed a witness and gave him $20. Now he has sued and won $14 million for the 15 years he served in prison. Is a million dollars per year fair compensation for being wrongly imprisoned? In another case three men were convicted for conspiring to recruit and train people to kill U.S. soldiers in other countries. None of them received a sentence longer than 12 years!
Ronn Owens Oct 21, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Need a job? What degree is best for you? Career and College coach Marty Nemko helps you make the right choices. Hear Marty every Sunday from 7-10 p.m. on KGO.
Ronn Owens Oct 21, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Joe Cotchett represents many people who were victimized by Bernie Madoff's pyramid scheme. And he was able to interview Madoff in prison for more than five hours. How did it happen and what did they talk about? Ronn gets it all.
Ronn Owens Oct 21, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Should youthful illegal immigrants guilty of a felony be turned over to federal authorities for deportation? The Board of Supervisors says no; Mayor Newsom says yes.
Ronn Owens Oct 20, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Are Halloween costumes, especially those being marketed for preteen girls, getting too slutty?
Ronn Owens Oct 20, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Taylor Branch had tremendous access to President Clinton, and at the President's request, he taped their conversations. He's put together a book based on the President's thoughts, The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling with the President.
Ronn Owens Oct 20, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Is Fox News an unbiased news organization, or does it have an editorial bias, as the Obama team is claiming? Ronn asks, "Even if they do, does it make them different from any other news organization?" MSNBC has its slant, and most other outlets do as well.
Ronn Owens Oct 19, 2009 Hour #3More >>
The federal laws against medical marijuana may not be enforced. Ed Baxter has an interview with a woman who disagrees with the distribution of marijuana for any reason until it is tested and legal.
Ronn Owens Oct 19, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Sully visits Ronn. Chesley Sullenberger, hero pilot who safely landed his American Airlines plane in the Hudson River, answers a variety of questions, including dealing with fame. His new book is Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters.
Ronn Owens Oct 19, 2009 Hour #1More >>
The "Balloon Boy's" parents are being accused of staging the entire stunt last week in order to enhance a reality show they are proposing. Should they be charged criminally? Should they keep their kids? Should they reimburse the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on the rescue? Ronn speaks to Frank Farley, former President of the American Psychological Association.
Ronn Owens Oct 16, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Len Tillem, practitioner of legal matters, answers inquiries from listeners, delivered over the telephone. Len, it is said, apparently has a radio program, broadcast locally.
Ronn Owens Oct 16, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Bob Saget, actor and comedian, talks Full House, Entourage, John Stamos and comics. Bob will be appearing at the Warfield tonight at 8 p.m.
Ronn Owens Oct 16, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Keith Bardwell, a justice of the peace in Louisiana, refused to marry an interracial couple, claiming that it would be a burden for their children. He claims not to be a racist
Ronn Owens Oct 15, 2009 Hour #3More >>
Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association catches us up with the latest devices in the home electronics world
Ronn Owens Oct 15, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Should we get a tax deduction for our pets? It's being proposed by a conservative Michigan Congressman.
Ronn Owens Oct 15, 2009 Hour #1More >>
The Bay Bridge is in the news. A Safeway truck flipped over at the new "S"Curve. Traffic was tied up for more than six hours. And Caltrans is considering ways to generate more revenue, including charging trucks more per axle, charging more at peak times, and eliminating the free carpool crossing.
Ronn Owens Oct 14, 2009 Hour #3More >>
President Obama is visiting San Francisco this week. Code Pink is planning some attention getting gestures, including "something" in Union Square, and possibly having a member with a ticket to the event attempt to hand the President a petition requesting the troops be withdrawn from Afghanistan. Ronn speaks to Code Pink's Medea Benjamin, questioning the value of some of the tactics they plan, and have done in the past
Ronn Owens Oct 14, 2009 Hour #2More >>
Gary Dietrich, political analyst, talks about the issues facing the state today, including the budget, increased taxes, loss of jobs and more. He discusses the impact they will have on next years gubernatorial election.
Ronn Owens Oct 14, 2009 Hour #1More >>
Ronn's car is hit and dented while he is parked. He asks the question, is it worth putting in an insurance claim? Even though it isn't his fault, will it raise his rates? He draws an analogy between the high cost of car insurance and repairs with the medical insurance crisis. Steve Poizner, Insurance Commissioner, weighs in on the issues.
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