KGO 810 Podcast

This week, Brian is joined by Don Reed & Damon Ferguson to discuss the latest hot talk topics.  ANNOUNCEMENT: If you're subscribed to this feed for Copeland's Corner (KGO Radio Feed), this will be one of the last episodes released on this channel. If you'd like to continue to get new episodes of the program, please be sure to move over to the Official Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland podcast feed by subscribing HERE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro features a mish-mash of interesting items in the Sounds of Science like how petting a dog is good for your brain, what bad dreams in middle age mean for your brain health, and how stress is causing us all to lose sleep.  Nikki tries to convince Kim about the benefits of lucid dreaming...can you remember your dreams and what they mean?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California's high speed rail project marches on and the Northern California Regional Director for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Boris Lipkin, joins the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro to update us on the project, explaining how displacing some residents and businesses is taking place on a limited, private basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro talks about a teacher in San Diego who is under fire for how she used Adolph Hitler in a lesson about world leaders as parents and administrators are questioning the teacher praising Hitler's leadership skills without emphasizing the atrocities he committed. The KGO listening audience shares their thoughts on the lost teachable moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teresa Cooke of the California Hydrogen Coalition makes the case for hydrogen-powered cars on the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro, saying consumers should be considering hydrogen cars in addition to electric vehicles, and Teresa explains what needs to be done to bring the costs down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett joins the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro to explain why law enforcement has linked five homicides in Stockton and one in Oakland to the work of a possible serial killer, and what they can do to try to stop the person. Also, several companies have experimented with the four-day work week and found productivity improved or stayed the same, so why aren't more companies adopting the alternative schedule? KGO's listeners weigh in with their experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unusually high number of U.S. Border Patrol agents are committing suicide and ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro what the nation's larges law enforcement agency is doing to help the agents manage stress. Also, Oakland faith leaders are encouraging residents to get involved and remain hopeful they can turn their city around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With OPEC nations deciding to cut production, government officials and oil companies are battling over who's to blame for the outrageous gas prices in California which, says the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro, are over twice as high as some parts of the nation. Also, the new Scooby Doo movie confirms the Velma character is indeed a lesbian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ron Snouffer is an insurance expert and public adjuster. He fights for the rights of property owners. Insurers aren't supposed to jack up premiums in random states to make up for large payouts to hurricane victims, but what happens if some insurance companies fail? Could it have a ripple effect on rates across the country? Hurricane Ian is expected to undermine the already precarious market for property insurance in Florida, supercharging premiums and exposing gaps in coverage. Why it matters: Ian's trail of wreckage will inevitably trigger a host of insurance claims by homeowners, saddle those without flood coverage with devastating losses and bludgeon the strained finances of the state's insurers. Driving the news: Property losses from Ian are expected to amount to "one of the largest catastrophic loss events" in U.S. history, likely exceeding $30 billion, says Mark Friedlander, a Florida-based spokesman for the Insurance Information Institute (III).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you see as the solution to the inciting divisive rhetoric in post 2016 politics? Chatter about a Civil War increases after every major setback Trump faces.  The Trump mimicking candidates are loving it.  The practice is divisive and the exact opposite of One Nation, indivisible.  So, why do the same people that claim to be “patriots” keep doing it? Soon after the F.B.I. searched Donald J. Trump's home in Florida for classified documents, online researchers zeroed in on a worrying trend. Posts on Twitter that mentioned “civil war” had soared nearly 3,000 percent in just a few hours as Mr. Trump's supporters blasted the action as a provocation. Similar spikes followed, including on Facebook, Reddit, Telegram, Parler, Gab and Truth Social, Mr. Trump's social media platform. Mentions of the phrase more than doubled on radio programs and podcasts, as measured by Critical Mention, a media-tracking firm. More than a century and a half after the actual Civil War, the deadliest war in U.S. history, “civil war” references have become increasingly commonplace on the right. While in many cases the term is used only loosely — shorthand for the nation's intensifying partisan divisions — observers note that the phrase, for some, is far more than a metaphor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New lawsuits brought against Joe Biden claim his administration cannot cancel student debt. Pat Thurston explains details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officer Joe Silva from the Stockton Police Department joins Pat Thurston to share details on the possible serial killer linked to seven shootings, six of which were fatal, in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Thurston talks to KGO 810 listeners about recent updates on Russia and Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Thurston describes the recent movement on "quiet quitting".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Wednesday's complete podcast as Kim McCallister fills in for The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new ‘Scooby Doo' clip confirms what fans have long debated - Velma is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Kim McCallister, filling in for Mark Thompson, shares her surprise at the differing reactions from KGO 810 listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is happening in Iran? Washington Post's Visual Forensics video reporter, Joyce Sohyun Lee, explains why there are protests in Iran with Kim McCallister as she fills in for Mark Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Politics Playbook writer for Politico, Jeremy B. White joins Kim McCallister as she fills in for Mark Thompson to discuss the two gambling initiatives that will be on the ballot this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UC Hastings law school is being sued by namesake's heirs over the decision to drop "Hastings" in the name. Kim McCallister, filling in for Mark Thompson, explains why the family is requesting the name to be reinstated or be paid the $100,000 plus interest that Hastings used to fund the school. With interest, the money would be $1.7 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from her COVID, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro she's working hard in her last few months of office to implement programs to combat the growing crime and homelessness in the City, as well as save the Oakland A's from leaving the city. Schaaf's chat is followed by a lively discussion with KGO callers about what can be done more effectively to house the homeless in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope" is the award-winning documentary produced by Oakland's Independent Institute, and their CEO and Chairman, Mary Theroux, joins the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro to explore the root causes of homelessness and how we can model solutions that work in other cities across the country. KGO's listening audience shares their thoughts on more effective methods to help the unhoused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making housing affordable in California means building more housing, but the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro points out residents keep complaining about everything here but not enough of them are leaving. Also, conservative son of GOP Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker rips his dad's so-called family values, but will it make a difference with Georgia voters?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro welcomes ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes to share his insight on Donald Trump asking the Supreme Court to intervene in the seized documents case. Also, what do you think about corporations building new single family homes for rent only, no possibility to buy...how will that change communities? Does it affect affordability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News Correspondents Tom Rivers and Karen Travers join the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro to talk about Ukraine possibly starting up Europe's largest nuclear reactor, and President Biden visiting hurricane-damaged areas of Florida. Also, the city of Oakland is considering using license plate readers to help fight crime but they're getting pushback from those concerned about privacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's back!  Nikki Medoro returns to her Morning Show from her party tour of Nashville, enjoying all the entertainment and dining/drinking options the city had to offer, taking notice of the lack of unhoused encampments we're used to here in the Bay Area.  Callers weigh in with their thoughts on being compassionate with the unhoused while also being effective in getting people off the streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Fleet Week in San Francisco. Are you coming to the city to see the Blue Angels and the ships? What is Fleet Week? San Francisco Fleet Week is one of the country's largest celebrations of the U.S. armed forces. The celebration was started in 1981 by then San Francisco Mayor, Diane Feinstein. Organizers say following the pandemic huge crowds turned out for Fleet Week last year, and they're predicting big crowds again this year.  Where is it? Most official Fleet Week activities take place along The Embarcadero and Marina Greens. If you're looking for the best seating for the airshow, the Marina Green is the place to be. The Presidio Tunnel Tops, Twin Peaks, Pier 39 and Crissy Field will also provide great views. Watching the Air Show is free, but premium seating is available for purchase.  City leaders are advising visitors, as they have in years past, to use public transit and say if you must drive, be sure to not leave any valuables in your vehicle, in fact they're warning people who drive to clear any valuables out of their car even before they park, just in case burglars are watching. What's new in 2022? Organizers say for the first time ever Navy F-35's will be at San Francisco's Fleet Week. Two of the F-35's will be on display for visitors to enjoy.  Say something good about yourself - it's ‘Toot your Flute” DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bay Area mayor is being criticized for how he's handling a homeless encampment. The mayor of Richmond shared the addresses of his rivals on the City Council with several people living in RV's along Rydin Road. In an email, Mayor Tom Butt told the residents living at the encampment to park their RV's outside of the council member's homes and said they were "RV-friendly parking spots." Council members wanted to give the Rydin Road residents $1700 to leave the encampment, with the possibility of getting $7,000 if they found other housing. Butt didn't agree with that plan, instead he wanted to open an RV parking site. Neighbors were against that. The city is trying to solve their homeless crisis as the number of people living on the streets has gone from 333 to 632 people in three years.  Did he cross the line as far as telling people to park in front of other council members' homes…or is he working to get things done and making a point while doing it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden convened a meeting at the White House to mark 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and assess the impact that has had on the country. He argued that Republicans were doubling down on “extreme” policies, including a national ban at 15 weeks of pregnancy. “It's really scary … that in some states they're already succeeding when the top decision came down,” Biden said. Administration officials focused on a White House report noting that abortion bans have taken effect in more than a dozen states and close to 30 million women of reproductive age now live in a state with a ban. The event comes as Democrats seek to galvanize voters on the issue of abortion ahead of the November midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Thurston discusses the ongoing protests happening in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's supreme leader breaks silence on protests. Pat Thurston explains why he is now blaming the United States for the ongoing protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump is suing CNN for $475 million over defamation. Criminal Defense Attorney David Katz is with Pat Thurston to share his expectations for the lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herschel Walker denies claims that he paid for his girlfriend's abortion in 2009.  The unnamed woman provided a get well soon note and receipt for money Walker sent in 2009. When asked if he remembered sending anyone a $700 check Walker said, “I send money to a lot of people. … I give money to people all the time cause I'm always helping people.” Pat Thurston goes into detail about Herschel Walker and Walker's son's recent comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Tuesday's complete podcast of The Mark Thompson Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country music queen, dies at 90.  Mark Thompson reflects on her life in "Last Call".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Cay Johnston, co-founder of DCReport, Pulitzer Prize Winner, and 4-time bestselling author, joins Mark Thompson to discuss boycotting oil companies over increasing prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Donald Trump is suing CNN for $475 million over defamation. Plus, hear Trump deny any knowledge of the January 6th capitol riot. Mark Thompson shares details in "Chunk of Trump."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California is suffering through the driest three years since records began in 1896. Mark Thompson explains why there is no relief in sight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Thompson talks about the new law in California that will allow jay walking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial for a high-profile January 6th participant focuses on the plan for an armed rebellion, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill also highlights the plight of a highly-regarded Ivy League professor who was fired because several of his organic chemistry students were failing and complained about his teaching abilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As gas prices continue to skyrocket, Cal Matters' Emily Hoeven tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Nikki Medoro about how California Gavin Newsom is trying to hold oil companies accountable for their actions, proposing a new windfall tax on the greedy oil companies. And, Newsom says our gas tax rebate will be on their way to our bank accounts soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIMBYism is alive and well in the Bay Area as a new poll shows residents want more affordable housing as long as it's not built in their backyards, ruining their views and affecting their property values.  But, the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill points out another concern will be how higher interest rates will affect who can afford the new housing, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.