The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Although we've gotten used to the growing political divide but ABC News Washington contributor Sarah Isgur tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill split ticket voters may be returning, at least in Georgia where the partisan politics are forcing residents to select candidates from different parties.  Also, Herschel Walker's son calls his dad a hypocrite over an ex-girlfriend's abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill welcomes ABC Washington Correspondent Elizabeth Schulze to talk about yesterday's historic first day of the Supreme Court session with their first African-American female justice, Ketanji Brown-Jackson.  Schulze says KBJ was an active questioner in her first session and changed the energy of the high court. Also a review of some of the cases SCOTUS decided not to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill to outline the promises being made by the Biden Administration to Puerto Rico's hurricane victims after his visit there, and also to the people of Florida after Ian ripped through the state.  Also, North Korea fires a missile over Japan, escalating tensions of American allies in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Taco Tuesday happens to be National Taco Day as well, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill summarizes the deals you can get at various Mexican food outlets to celebrate this important food holiday.  Also, with Kim Kardashian being fined over a million dollars for her work hawking cryptocurrency, the door is open for fines for other celebrity influencers like Tom Brady, Matt Damon and Larry David to be punished as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some experts say it's not looking good for Russia in Ukraine as their efforts may be on the brink of collapse there, but the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill explores if letting Ukraine into NATO is a good idea for existing NATO countries if they will be compelled to defend them. Also, stores in the United Kingdom are no longer allowed to display junk food in a prominent position...will this help fight obesity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon has just purchased iRobot which makes smart vaccum cleaners, and the American Economics Liberties Project's Senior Policy Analyst, Krista Brown, tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill why we need to be concerned about letting Amazon know even more about what we're doing in the "privacy" of our own homes. Also, a reports finds the affordable housing shortage is greatly affecting college students across the state...who is to blame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bay Area weekend crime saw two teens die at a fatal house party in Oakland, and over a hundred cars were targeted by vandals in Alameda waking up to slashed tires, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill says the rising crime is leading to more Bay Area residents wanting to leave the state. And, then, the Governor decides to decriminalize jaywalking...priorities!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bay Area News Group announces their results of a new survey of residents and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill reports we're stressed out about housing prices, rising crime, drought worries, and growing homelessness, and they're not optimistic about things improving any time soon. Have you considered moving out of state to improve aspects of your life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill to preview the agenda of the Bidens today as they visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico as the U.S. pledges to help rebuild. Also, Florida Senator Marco Rubio says he won't vote for hurricane relief if there's pork attached, which is admirable if only he was consistent with that theory on other relief votes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of very smart, hard-working people will be recognized this week with the announcements of Nobel Prize winners in a wide variety of areas, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill points out this is needed to help inspire young scientists, writers, etc. instead of just glorifying celebrities. Also, do you turn on the subtitles when you watch TV?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the scene right after Wednesday's school shooting in East Oakland to support the students was Youth ALIVE!, a non-profit group working to break the cycle of violence, and their Deputy Director, John Torres, tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill why they are in the unique position to help the community heal from incidents like these...where there is violence, there can be healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interim San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has proposed charging drug dealers with murder in the second degree if any of their customers die from their drugs, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill debating if that action would be effective in cutting down the overdose deaths in the City, or if it's just another empty promise for public relations purposes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC Washington Correspondent Em Nguyen joins the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill to report on the details of the stopgap spending bill the Senate overwhelmingly approved yesterday, and outlines some of the hurdles the bill may face as it moves to the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian President Vladmir Putin signed a decree Thursday that will pave the way for more occupied regions of Ukraine to be formally annexed into Russia, and ABC News Correspondent Ines de la Cuetara tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Putin did not do a good job of making the vote look legitimate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix says their series "Dahmer" is one of their most popular new shows and ABC Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill he doesn't feel the need to watch that kind of real life horror, he prefers to be entertained. And, Jason says the new romantic comedy "Bros" delivers with great performances and a fun story.  Also, Trevor Noah announces he's leaving "The Daily Show" to go back to stand-up comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal judge rules Donald Trump no longer has to verify the Justice Department's list of seized items, and ABC Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky tells the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill Trump isn't happy with the special master he handpicked. Also, conservative extremist Marjorie Taylor Green asks for privacy and she goes through a divorce, but when did she ever respect others' privacy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reporter asked California Governor Gavin Newsom if he keeps in touch with his Republican ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle, now engaged to Eric Trump, and the Morning Show with Guest Host Chris Merrill says Newsom is lucky they didn't have children together or they'd be spending some holidays at Mar-a-Lago. Also, pop superstar Lizzo plays a crystal flute that was previously owned by James Madison and she does it with class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Medoro features two new adorable pups ready for their new forever home in her new weekly feature, KGO's Rescue D-O-G !Meet Roo and Stella, who are currently at the San Francisco SPCA, waiting to find their owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marisa Kendall is the housing reporter for the Bay Area News Group, and she tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro about what she found investigating the effectiveness of tiny homes in alleviating California's growing homeless problem.  KGO's callers and texters share their thoughts on what would actually help the unhoused with compassion and dignity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post feature reporter Ellen McCarthy spoke with parents across the country about their marijuana use around the young and adult children, and she tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro despite being legal in many areas now, cannabis use is still looked down upon and most parents don't want their kids know about their use.  KGO's incredible listening weigh in with their stories of pot use around their kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law offering cash for recycled wine and beer bottles, and the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro discusses the reality of actually making money to recyle, and if the new law is enough incentive to make the effort. Also, government officials are offering new guidance for those who have lice to keep the kids in school, but even if it's not a life-threatening illness, should kids with lice be sent home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smith and Wesson is being sue over their link to the Highland Park shooting this summer and ABC Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro the shooter and his father were also named in the suit. Also, ABC Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett outlines the financial impact and human cost of gun violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An East Oakland campus which is home to several schools was the victim of a multi-injury shooting yesterday, and the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro discusses how frightening it is for this mostly-immigrant neighborhood to experience this level of violence. Also, ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers updates us on how the federal government is helping those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smart phones have made it easy to occupy our brains during moments of boredom but neuroscientist and well-being columnist for the Washington Post, Richard Sima, tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro the boredom signals are actually healthy for our brains. Also, with Alameda County forced to relieve 47 deputies of their arresting powers and firearm carrying due to psychology exam failures, how does law enforcement keep staffing levels sufficient while maintaining high standards for their very important jobs? Several retired police officers check in with their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate reporter for the Washington Post, Shannon Osaka, joins the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro to explain how the electrical grid is not ready to handle an influx of electric vehicles having to charge at the same time at night, so a discussion is sparked about how changes need to be made, as well as if the changes are even possible. KGO's wonderful listening audience chimes in with their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC Washington Correspondent Elizabeth Schulze tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro that despite the recession looming, consumer confidence is up with the holidays approaching. Also, three groups are suing the city of San Francisco for seizing the personal property of unhoused persons illegally, but what can cities do to try to clean up encampments and treat the homeless with compassion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian is approaching Florida with Category 4 force winds this morning, and the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro discusses if it's preferable to know ahead of time a disaster like a hurricane is coming, or be constantly on guard and be surprised by an earthquake. Also, the wealthy suburb of Hillsborough is trying to fulfill affordable housing mandates only with ADUs...are they trying to skirt the law?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Medoro explores options to end the SFO strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Democrats still control both houses of Congress, Washington Post politics reporter Amber Phillips tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro about the specific things they hope to accomplish before the midterm elections in November. Also, a San Francisco firefighter is captured wearing a "Let's Go Brandon" shirt on the job...is it free speech or a violation of uniform policies, or just bad taste?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As mental healthcare workers at Kaiser in Northern California enter their seventh week of their strike, the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro welcomes therapist Ilana Marcucci-Morris to explain why Kaiser's latest proposal was rejected over the weekend, saying it's not over pay but better working conditions so their qualified members can best serve their patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex education in kids generally starts in fifth grade as puberty begins for most, but Advocates for Youth's Director of Sex Education and Training Nora Gelperin tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro kids are healthier when they receive sex education in the early elementary years. KGO's listeners weigh in with their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos ensued at the San Francisco Airport yesterday as restaurant workers began their strike yesterday, and the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro talks about constructive ways to allow Bay Area workers to earn enough money to live in a safe and clean house.  Is government housing the answer?  Tiny homes?  Does everyone who works in the Bay Area need to or want to live here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden is set to speak later today about healthcare and ABC White House Correspondent Karen Travers outlines the details expected on the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro. Also, with the pandemic portion of COVID over, should unvaccinated people still be losing their jobs if the business still has a vaccine mandate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the midterm elections approaching, the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro points out how important it is for the differing political parties to control the narrative with their own base as well as their opposition.  Also, a TikTok video has figured out why singing "Happy birthday" is so awkward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed means business, as the Washington Post's Megan McArdle tells the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro its willingness to raise interest rates to combat inflation is the real deal, but how is high inflation changing the way you spend money?  Are you comfortable with technology prompts asking you to constantly tip? What is the oddest place you've been asked to tip?  Where are you comfortable not tipping?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.