Podcast appearances and mentions of molly solomon

In this edition of The Bay's monthly news roundup, KQED California politics and government senior editor Molly Solomon joins us to talk about how Kamala Harris tells her life story to a national audience — and why she might be reluctant to mention Berkeley. Also, we discuss a lead water crisis at Oakland schools, and why some journalists are dismayed with a deal Google just reached with state lawmakers to pay millions of dollars to support local news. Links: As Kamala Harris Claims Oakland, Berkeley Forgives ‘OUSD has failed at its most basic job': Families, teachers demand answers on lead California tried to make Google pay news outlets. The company cut a deal that includes funding AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 419 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Molly Solomon, the executive producer & president of NBC Olympics production. In this podcast we discuss what worked for the Paris Olympics from NBCU's perspective; the viewership for the Paris Olympics; the decision to go heavy on celebrity when it came to on-air staffing; her behind the scenes with Snoop Dogg; the gymnastics, swimming and track coverage; why Peacock's Gold Zone was a hit; the prospects of a Bob Costas and Al Michaels Olympic return; the debut of Dwyane Wade an analyst; being the first woman executive producer of the Olympics and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 394 of Sports Media Podcast features Molly Solomon, the executive producer & president of NBC Olympics production. In this podcast, Solomon discusses what a primetime Olympics show on a network should look like in 2024 when the results will already be known; the viewership declines for the Olympics and why Paris might change the fortunes of the event; how a network televises an Olympic ceremony with 100 boats floating down the River Seine; how things change for Solomon being in Connecticut as opposed to being in Paris; covering the Chinese swimming scandal story and the prospect of competitors refusing to compete against each other; what sport might pop beyond the traditional viewership sports; whether the hiring of Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning signifies a shift to more entertainment coverage; why a woman has not yet been the lead producer of a Super Bowl; whether gambling will one day be part of an Olympic presentation and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod, SBJ's Austin Karp has two Big Get interviews. The first is with Molly Solomon, who will lead NBC's production of the Olympics, and she shares what the network is are planning for Paris 2024. Later in the show, we hear from ESPN's P.K. Subban as the Stanley Cup Playoffs get set to start this weekend. SBJ's Josh Carpenter also joins the show to share his insights from this year's Masters, while Karp dishes on how the WNBA Draft's record-breaking viewership is setting the league up for a new stratosphere of numbers.

Designated “the fastest-growing sport in America” by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association in the last three years, pickleball is blowing up here in the Bay Area, too. Local enthusiasts say the sport has helped them stay active during the pandemic and find community.  Today on the Bay: a field trip to Bushrod Park, the heart of Oakland's pickleball scene, to see what all the hype is about.  Guest: Alix Wall, Freelance writer, Darlene Vendegna, Oakland's USA Pickleball Association Ambassador Links:  A look inside Oakland's booming pickleball scene This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Jehlen Herdman. Molly Solomon guest edited. Ericka Cruz Guevarra is the host.

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So much of life is online these days, but barriers to internet access remain, especially for folks who are unhoused. Resources at public libraries, like free Wi-Fi, are aiming to fill that gap. A 2022 study by the American Library Association found that 93 percent of libraries provide or plan to provide Wi-Fi 24 hours a day because of the high demand for internet. But San Francisco's Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library has moved in the opposite direction after neighbors raised concerns about homelessness, crime, and open air drug use outside of the library. Mounting public pressure prompted the Harvey Milk Library to shut off Wi-Fi after hours to try and deter homelessness in the area. So is it working? Guest: Sydney Johnson, digital reporter for KQED  Links:  What Happens When Libraries Stop Sharing Wi-Fi?  This episode was produced by Jehlen Herdman, Maria Esquinca, Molly Solomon, and Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra

In this week's Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast sponsored by WSC Sports, Former basketball player and current ESPN star JJ Redick joins the podcast to discuss his media career. He talks about how and why he started his “Old Man and the Three” podcast and the growth of athlete-driven media. Redick talks about his time on ESPN's “First Take” and some of the viral moments that it has produced. Redick talks about his time at Duke and how he dealt with obnoxious fans from John Ourand's alma mater, Maryland.   SBJ released its list of the Most Influential executives in sports business this week, which is the first topic on this week's show. Hosts Andrew Marchand and Ourand also hit on the NFL's Sunday Ticket discussions, Major Soccer's deal with Fox, NFL Network's decision to use Noah Eagle and Nate Burleson on Saturday's Colts-Vikings game and NBC's decision to use Maria Taylor on college football. Mentioned this week: Chris Russo, Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman, Erik Rydholm, Aaron Solomon, JA Adande, Kevin Blackistone, Frank Isola, Jackie MacMullan, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Mina Kimes, John Strong, Joe Buck, Ryan Ruocco, Noah Eagle, Adam Amin, Jason Benetti, Joe Davis, Gus Johnson, Ian Darke, Jon Stainer, Austin Karp, Tim Buckman, Abe Madkour, Marie Donoghue, Jay Marine, Fred Gaudelli, Al Michaels, Adam Silver, Roger Goodell, Brian Rolapp, Eric Shanks, Chris Ripley, Jimmy Pitaro, Sean McManus, David Berson, Pete Bevacqua, Molly Solomon, Andrew Fegyveresi, Nate Burleson, Ian Eagle, Maria Taylor, Cassidy Hubbarth, Adrian Wojnarowski, Bill Simmons, Draymond Green, CJ McCollum, Patrick Beverly, Marcus Spears, Kendrick Perkins, Bob Cousy, Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Skip Bayless, Mike Krzyzewski, Chris Collins, Steve Wojciechowski, Johnny Dawkins, Greg Paulus, John Anderson, Grant Wahl, David Beckham, Chris Mason, Acie Wyatt For more information on WSC Sports visit bit.ly/3OzggWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIV Golf's opening weekend is the top topic on this week's pod with Andrew Marchand and John Ourand debating the tour's media future. The two also dive into the latest with Big Ten rights, Amazon's moves to build out an NFL studio team, Jason Garrett's negotiations to call Notre Dame football and the future of the “Manningcast.” The two also review the first two games of the NBA Finals. Pelicans Guard C.J. McCollum joins the pod and discusses his media future, the state of NBA media today and why he majored in journalism at Lehigh University.   Mentions this week include: Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, Arlo White, CJ McCollum, Troy Aikman, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Amy Rosenfeld, Molly Solomon, Stephanie Druley, Mark Jones, Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Mike Bass, Michael Jordan, Ian O'Connor, Dustin Johnson, Greg Norman, Chris Russo, John Sterling, Marshawn Lynch, Richard Sherman, Kay Adams, Ryan Glasspiegel, Pat McAfee, Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Magic Johnson, Brian Rolapp, Jason Garrett, Tony Romo, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Joe Buck, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Peg Ourand, Ryan Ruocco, Dave Pasch, Ian Eagle, Mike Tirico, Herb “Papa Clicker” Marchand, Stuart Scott, Tom McCarthy, Mike Schmidt, John Kruk, Jimmy Pitaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of people are evicted each year, often because they can't pay rent. That causes a cascade of problems and makes it harder for many to get back on their feet. The KQED podcast Sold Out: Rethinking Housing In America has produced a special series on evictions in the Bay Area. Today we present an excerpt of their work that looks at the history, promise and drawbacks of the biggest rental assistance subsidy available to low-income people -- Section 8. Additional Reading:  For Many Tenants Section 8 Is A Broken Promise. Fixing It Could Help Keep More People Housed SOLD OUT Podcast Reported by Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Sebastian Miño-Bucheli and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Erika Kelly, Kyana Moghadam, Jessica Placzek, Jen Chien, Natalia Aldana, Carly Severn, Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Jenny Pritchett.

During the pandemic, so many Californians have lost their jobs, and struggled to pay rent. People have been forced to make really difficult decisions. Like choosing between buying groceries, or paying the landlord. Federal, state, and local governments did put some eviction protections in place during the pandemic. And Congress handed out nearly 50 billion dollars to help people catch up on missed rent. But people still got evicted. Most of those pandemic protections were temporary. And now, things are getting worse. But evictions don't affect everyone equally. They're more likely to hit some communities harder than others. And that's the focus of the new season of the podcast Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America. We bring you the first episode from KQED housing reporters Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon.

“Evictions do not affect everyone equally,” says housing affordability reporter Molly Solomon in the second episode of KQED's podcast "SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America." Black renters are more likely to be evicted than white renters, with Black women being evicted at higher rates than others. These disparities, among other troubling eviction patterns that emerged during the pandemic, are examined in the second season of “SOLD OUT,” co-hosted by Solomon and fellow KQED housing affordability reporter Erin Baldassari. Solomon and Baldassari join us to talk about their reporting and the history behind the Bay Area's ongoing eviction disparities.

As the Olympic Winter Games of Beijing conclude, NBC put its efforts in perspective as it completed a second Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic with teams in China and Stamford, Connecticut at NBC Sports Group's headquarters. NBC Olympics Executive Producer and President Molly Solomon breaks down the people, feeds, and miles it took to present nearly 3,000 hours of television. Host Mike Tirico explains the importance of his presence at the Opening Ceremony and describes living in the Beijing Bubble. NBC Sports Group Chairman Pete Bevacqua says the lack of fans in the grandstands has impacted live television across all sports. He also looks forward to the next three Olympic Games in France, Italy, and the United States while noting how the Tokyo and Beijing have dominated the media landscape, comparing ratings to that of Sunday Night Football, primetime TV's No. 1 show for 11 consecutive years.

Antioch has been a destination for Bay Area residents looking for affordable housing. But now, it's at the center of a growing eviction crisis.  In the first episode of the newest season of SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America, KQED housing reporters Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari take us to the Sycamore Corridor in Antioch, where renters are fighting for protections like never before.

Tim Rosaforte spent his life telling stories about golf's greatest players. Now it's time to tell Rosey's story. A towering figure in the golf media, Rosaforte died on Jan. 11, 2022 at the age of 66, from complications related to early onset Alzheimer's. From Sports Illustrated to Golf Digest and Golf World and then to Golf Channel, Matt Ginella always seemed to be somewhere right behind Rosaforte. And what a good place to be. And although that felt so special, he knew he wasn't alone. Rosaforte was beloved because he was a great teammate for so many. The Godfather of golf journalists, he led by example, selflessly and unconditionally always supporting someone in need. No one ever out-worked him, he had no enemies, and everyone called him back. And when Ginella asked a long list of Rosaforte's friends and colleagues to help him produce this podcast, Rosaforte would smile knowing they all called Ginella back.   The goal here was to out-Rosie Tim Rosaforte on his own story. Upon hearing about his diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's, which goes back to the summer of 2020, Ginella did what Rosaforte taught him to do: report the hell out of the story.   In this tribute, you'll hear from Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Nancy Lopez, Lanny Wadkins, Ben Crenshaw, Jim Nantz, Bob Ford, Mark Mulvoy, Jerry Tarde, Geoff Russell, Molly Solomon, Jaime Diaz, Matt Hegarty, John Hawkins, Pete McDaniel, Damon Hack, Gary Williams, Craig Dolch, Ron Sirak and Davis Sezna. For more on the life and legacy of Tim Rosaforte, go to firepitcollective.com. Visit the The Fire Pit Collective to check out everything we are doing. Use promo Firepit25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Every year, at least 3.7 million evictions are filed in the United States. And during the pandemic, millions more renters suddenly found themselves on the precipice of eviction — prompting unprecedented tenant protections and nearly $50 billion in rental assistance. SOLD OUT is coming back in February of 2022, with a five-part series that's all about evictions. But before that, hosts Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon are hosting a live event discussing evictions, rental assistance and what the pandemic revealed about our housing crisis. They will be joined by Tim Thomas, (Urban Displacement Project), Anne Tamiko Omura (Eviction Defense Center), and Krista Gulbransen (Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition). Join us for the free event in San Francisco on November 13 at 4pm PDT. Catch the livestream on KQED's YouTube, or keep an eye out on our podcast feed — you'll be able to hear the event right here. Got your own housing story to tell? We'll have a producer on-site to help you record your story. Or you can call us at 415-553-3308 and leave us a voice message. RSVP and find out more about the November 13 event here: https://bit.ly/3jgHL8Q

California's eviction moratorium is set to expire tomorrow, September 30. But in many parts of the Bay, Latino immigrant tenants have still been getting evicted by their landlords. That's because protections on paper haven't necessarily added up to protections in practice, as many renters have not been made aware of their rights and face barriers to receiving rental assistance. Guest: Madeleine Bair, founding director of El Tímpano This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Adhiti Bandlamudi, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Translation assistance was provided by Madeleine Bair and Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí, with additional editorial and production help from Erika Kelly, Erin Baldassari, and Molly Solomon.

GEMA TALKS with Rich Battista is joined by Molly Solomon on this episode. As the head of NBC's entire Olympics production and as the head of all of Golf Channel's production, Molly has been deep into the challenges of navigating through the COVID-19 crisis and she shares here what that experience has been like and what the future holds.  She also talks about her career from graduating from SFS to her 30-year career at NBC and also imparts valuable advice to those looking to break into the sports industry.

With no fans and families in the stands in Japan, NBCUniversal will share 7,000 hours across broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming platforms, including 17 consecutive primetime telecasts on the NBC Broadcast Network, beginning July 23. In her first Games as executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production, Molly Solomon describes the creative ways her team created features on... Source

With no fans and families in the stands in Japan, NBCUniversal will share 7,000 hours across broadcast, cable, digital, and streaming platforms, including 17 consecutive primetime telecasts on the NBC Broadcast Network, beginning July 23. In her first Games as executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production, Molly Solomon describes the creative ways her … Continued

This Weeks Top 5 Topics: Emmy nominations are in (6:09) TV academy tomfoolery (18:35) Olympics preview with Molly Solomon (31:40) Showrunnner Spotlight: Lang Fisher ('Never Have I Ever') (1:17:05) Critics Corner (1:53:35) Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most powerful showrunners or an up-and-coming new voice. Have an industry question you'd like to hear us address in a Mailbag segment? Email us at TVsTop5@THR.com. Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to subscribe. Hosted by: Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2010, Johnny Solomon's band, Communist Daughter, was on the rise. But behind the scenes, Johnny was struggling—he was drinking heavily, and abusing meth to the tune of $600 a week. "People see it from the outside, but it's impossible to explain from the inside of what it does to your soul," he told me about his addiction. "I did really terrible things to the people I loved." When Johnny realized it was time to get help, he called one of the people he loved most—his mom, Nancy. She paid for him to go to rehab, which helped him get clean and gave him a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.  After Johnny got sober and went on medication, his band regrouped and continued touring and putting out albums. But then, a few years later, it was Nancy who needed help, as her health declined due to a degenerative nerve disease. So Johnny and his wife—and bandmate—Molly packed up their life in Minnesota and moved in with Nancy and her husband in San Diego. It's a very different life from the one they were imagining at this point in their marriage, when they were hoping to start a family. And caring for Nancy has meant that their music careers have been put mostly on hold. But Johnny says there are aspects of the change that feel healthy, especially given the difficulties he experienced trying to stay sober in a touring musician's lifestyle. "I love routine," he told me. "I love it, because when things get out of control then I start to really lose control." I went to their shared home to talk with Johnny, Molly and Nancy about what their life together looks like now—and what's been hard about building it. This episode first aired in 2018. Johnny and Molly Solomon in the backyard of the house they share with Johnny's mom Nancy and her husband. (Anna Sale) Check out our podcast playlist roundup of recent audio recommendations from our newsletter here. And if you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, sign up! Every Wednesday we send out podcast listening recommendations, fascinating letters from our inbox and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org.

Molly Solomon, NBC Olympics coverage chief, talks the upcoming games and what you need to know before tuning in; The Tickets Mark Elfenbein on a crazy two weeks for the Mavericks.

Many people in our community are experiencing homelessness -- about 35,000 throughout the Bay Area at last count. Matthew Schmitz was shocked by how wealth and poverty exist side by side when he moved to the Mission District of San Francisco. He wanted to know how homelessness here compares to other places around the world. *This audio has been updated to correct an error. A previous version misstated the number of NYC public school children experiencing homelessness. We regret the error. Additional Reading From New York to Helsinki: What the Bay Area Can Learn When Addressing Homelessness Sold Out podcast: Rethinking Housing in America One Way to Get People Off the Streets: Buy Hotels Reported by Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho, Katie McMurran and Erika Kelly. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

Last fall, KQED launched a new, five-part podcast about possible solutions to the housing crisis. It’s called SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America, hosted by housing reporters Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon. Since then, Erin and Molly have also received lots of questions and comments from listeners who are curious about what’s happened on the housing front since the podcast dropped.  Today, we wanted to pass it off to them. Whether you’ve listened to SOLD OUT or not, this is a timely conversation about a subject that affects all of us. Episode transcript here: http://bit.ly/3pWPVDS

Some of the last businesses that are expected to open during the pandemic are performing arts venues. But many argue they're a lifeline of the community and driver of local economies, and can reopen safely with help. Guest: Rachel S. Moore, President and CEO, L.A. Music Center A new poll shows that Senator Dianne Feinstein's approval rating has sunk to the lowest level of her career. Her approval rating among California voters has always been a net positive, but that's not the case anymore, according to the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED A state lawmaker is trying to reconcile the competing values of public and secular university hospitals and Catholic hospitals when the institutions collaborate on patient care. It could open the door to abortions at Catholic hospitals. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED Julie Su, who leads the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, has been nominated to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor. But she may face tough questions about the struggles of the Employment Development Department. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED There's some relief on the way for renters, as state officials figure out how to distribute billions of dollars in federal aid. But some tenant advocates say the most vulnerable could be left out altogether. Reporter, Molly Solomon, KQED On Thursday morning, the California Public Utilities Commission will take up an issue that’s critical for people living in wildfire-prone parts of the state. The agency could require backup for landline phones. Reporter: Lily Jamali, The California Report

California is the most expensive state to build affordable housing in part because the costs to build are high. Some builders are turning to modular, prefabricated housing as a way to speed up production and rethink the way we've traditionally built in the Bay Area. Additional Reading: The Bay Area Has a Housing Crisis (Obviously.) Could Prefab Be the Answer? 5 Reasons It's So Expensive To Build Housing In California Take KQED's podcast survey! Reported by Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari. Edited by Erika Kelly. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho, Rob Speight and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

In our first virtual live event of 2021, we invited KQED reporters to share what stories they’ll be looking out for this year. We want to share this conversation and ask what matters to you as the Bay Area adjusts to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We also took your questions. From wildfire prevention to free public transit, virtual learning to the changing arts scene, here’s what we might see in 2021 and what we can do about it. This conversation is split into two halves: the first is called "Where We Live" (00:54), and the second is called "What We Do" (28:04). Read the transcript here. Guests: Danielle Venton, science reporter; Molly Solomon, housing reporter and co-host of the podcast Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America; Dan Brekke, transportation editor; Vanessa Rancano, education reporter; Nastia Voynovskaya, arts associate editor; Sam Harnett, Silicon Valley reporter

Housing is not a human right in the United States. But more people are saying it should be. That growing movement has roots here in the Bay Area, where it's been nearly a year since the mothers behind Moms 4 Housing first occupied a house on Magnolia Street in West Oakland. Earlier this month, the moms announced that the home would soon be used for transitional housing. In the latest episode of the KQED podcast Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America, hosts Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari dive deep into what it would actually mean to make housing a right.

California is the land of record-breaking home prices and climbing rents. But it’s also a place where on any given night, more than 150,000 people live in tents and cars, RVs and shelters. So many wild extremes. But what can we do about it? That’s the question a new KQED podcast is tackling. It’s called SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America. It explores how the pandemic has complicated housing for so many people, and looks at some possible solutions. This week on The California Report Magazine, we’ll hear the first episode, and learn about the roots of California’s homeless crisis, as well as recent efforts to house people struggling with homelessness in hotels. SOLD OUT is hosted and reported by KQED housing reporters Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon.

Before the coronavirus, orange skies from wildfires, and huge protests against police violence, housing was the issue in California. But still, even with multiple crises happening at once, so much of what's going on comes back to where we live. In the new podcast 'SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America,' KQED's Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari explore some of the solutions to our housing shortage that would make a meaningful difference — because we can't afford to wait. Guests: Molly Solomon and Erin Baldassari, KQED housing reporters and co-hosts of SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America Help KQED by telling us about your podcast listening habits! Take our podcast survey here.

Tents, evictions, long commutes and gentrification — our nation’s housing crisis has been long in the making as spiraling housing costs crush the American Dream for all but the wealthy. SOLD OUT reimagines what housing can be by examining California, the epicenter of the housing affordability crisis. Meet the dreamers and doers who are finding their own solutions to high housing costs because we can’t afford to wait. Hosted by KQED's Erin Baldassari and Molly Solomon. The first episode of SOLD OUT comes out on Monday, September 21st. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR One, or wherever you get your shows.

Since 1896, the modern Olympics have only been canceled four times - thanks to World War and now the COVID-19 pandemic. And Molly Solomon, the executive producer and president of NBC Olympics and the Golf Channel, now has the difficult task of overseeing the world's biggest competition's broadcast move from 2020 to 2021. Add in the fact that she's raising 16 year-old triplets in a pandemic and you can't help but feel like Solomon should just get all the gold medals NOW. Molly talks with Jensen about all the changes happening with moving the Olympics, what it means for the athletes competing, and how the PGA is returning with safety protocols (but minus heckling). Plus, in the latest installment of FANDEMIC, Jensen checks in with actor Luka Jones, from Hulu's Shrill, about if KU would've won it all and why he'll never give up on Andrew Wiggins. This episode and series supports FeedingAmerica.org. For more of The No-Sports Report, visit treefort.fm/the-no-sports-report Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Economy Stalls, California Renters Organize for Relief It’s the first of the month. Which means rent is due. But with the COVID-19 pandemic gutting parts of the economy, a lot of California renters can’t pay it. KQED’s Molly Solomon reports advocates have organized a “rent strike” in hopes of winning support for rent relief on a massive scale. Reporter: Molly Solomon, KQED  Surf's Up, But Some SoCal Beaches are Closed With clear skies and some pretty good surf forecasted this weekend, health officials are once again warning people *not* to gather at local beaches. The coast along Orange County will be CLOSED altogether—per Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders—and the beaches in LA County remain shut down as well. Neighboring regions are taking a softer approach. Reporter: Kathryn Barnes, KCRW Sacramento Adjusts to New Reality of Pandemic Before this pandemic, the politicians we send to Sacramento were expected to tackle issues like homelessness, housing and PG&E’s bankruptcy. But the coronavirus has forced new priorities in the state capitol. Lobbyists are adjusting to the new reality. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Politics Remote Modoc County Reopens for Business Today, one of the state’s least populated counties, in the far northeast corner of the state, starts a “staged reopening” of its non-essential businesses. Isolated Together: CapRadio Documents Sheltering-in-Place Sheltering-in-place has been... real. Our partners at CapRadio are documenting it with help from listeners, in a new project they’ve launched called Isolated Together. Guest: Scott Rodd, Reporter, CapRadio

Molly Solomon is the new president for NBC Olympics Production. She was named to the position this week, responsible for the content that will fill the platforms of NBC for its coverage of the Games. She talks to ATR Editor Ed Hula about her career at NBC and what's ahead for Tokyo 2020.

There’s a battle unfolding among Democrats in East Portland for a seat in the state Senate. It’s a race predominantly about one issue: the city’s housing crisis. But as Lauren Dake reports, the results could shift the state Senate to the left politically and send a message to lawmakers about rent control. And the votes are in. Workers at a southeast Portland Burgerville overwhelmingly approved a vote to unionize. Organizers say that makes them one of the only federally recognized unions in the fast food industry. Molly Solomon reports.

In 2010, Johnny Solomon's band, Communist Daughter, was on the rise. But behind the scenes, Johnny was struggling—he was drinking heavily, and abusing meth to the tune of $600 a week. "People see it from the outside, but it's impossible to explain from the inside of what it does to your soul," he told me about his addiction. "I did really terrible things to the people I loved." When Johnny realized it was time to get help, he called one of the people he loved most—his mom, Nancy. She paid for him to go to rehab, which helped him get clean and diagnosed him with bipolar disorder.  After Johnny got sober and went on medication, the band regrouped and continued touring and putting out albums. But last year, it was Nancy who needed help, as her health declined due to a degenerative nerve disease. So Johnny and his wife—and bandmate—Molly packed up their life in Minnesota and moved in with Nancy and her husband in San Diego. It's a very different life from the one they were imagining at this point in their marriage, when they were hoping to start a family. And caring for Nancy has meant that their music careers have been put mostly on hold. But Johnny says there are aspects of the change that feel healthy, especially given the difficulties he experienced trying to stay sober in a touring musician's lifestyle. "I love routine," he told me. "I love it, because when things get out of control then I start to really lose control." I went to their shared home to talk with Johnny, Molly and Nancy about what their life together looks like now—and what's been hard about building it. Johnny and Molly Solomon in the backyard of the house they share with Johnny's mom Nancy and her husband. (Anna Sale)  

The grand opening of a new Amtrak route between Portland and Seattle turned tragic when Amtrak Train 501 derailed near Tacoma. OPB reporter Amelia Templeton spoke with some of the people at Union Station who were affected by the derailment. We also check in with reporter Molly Solomon, who has been following the investigation into the derailment.

For over a century, a paper mill has shaped the economic and cultural life of Camas, Washington. But most of the production at the plant will shut down next year, and city leaders are considering their future. Molly Solomon reports. And Geoff Norcross checks in with OPB political analyst Bill Lunch and senior political reporter Jeff Mapes about reaction to the FCC's 'net neutrality' vote, the debate over Measure 101 and the legacy of former Portland mayor Vera Katz.

Reject the oil-by-rail terminal in Vancouver. That’s the message a Washington energy panel is sending to Governor Jay Inslee. On Tuesday the commission voted unanimously to deny a recommendation for the proposed Vancouver Energy project. Molly Solomon reports. And The National Flood Insurance Program was created by Congress to offer subsidized insurance to property owners and businesses in areas prone to flooding. Now, as part of a legal settlement, the agency that administers the flood insurance is proposing stricter rules to discourage development in Oregon salmon habitats. But many property owners say the rules are regulatory overreach. And the city of Coos Bay, Oregon, is suing to get them overturned. Jefferson Public Radio’s Liam Moriarty explains the case and its national implications.

The November 7 special election will decide the balance of power in the Washington Legislature. It will also determine if Portland Community College gets $185 million for expansion. We talk about the important issues before voters on both sides of the Columbia. Host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB political reporters Jeff Mapes and Lauren Dake, and OPB's SW Washington reporter Molly Solomon.

The November 7 special election will decide the balance of power in the Washington Legislature. It will also determine if Portland Community College gets $185 million for expansion. We talk about the important issues before voters on both sides of the Columbia. Host Geoff Norcross talks with OPB political reporters Jeff Mapes and Lauren Dake, and OPB’s SW Washington reporter Molly Solomon.

The normally sleepy race for the Port of Vancouver board is attracting a lot of attention and money. Nearly $1 million has been raised for the two top candidates. Molly Solomon reports on how the money has transformed the race. Also, the landslide danger in the Columbia Gorge usually goes up when the rains come. But it could be severe this year because of the recent wildfires. Anna King reports on efforts to hold back the land.

  I had a great time talking to this episode's guest, Molly Solomon, Executive Producer and Sr. Vice President of production and operations at the Golf Channel. Topics discussed include: — where does Molly stash all of her Emmy Awards? — women in executive positions at sports networks — working at the same place as her husband (Golf Channel Executive Editor Geoff Russell) and having teenage triplets — experience working...

Episode 125 of the Sports Illustrated Media podcast features Molly Solomon, the executive producer of Golf Channel and one of the highest ranking woman in the executive branch of sports media, and Doug Ferguson, who covers golf for the Associated Press and is likely the most read golf writer in America. In this podcast, Solomon discusses her role in running the Golf Channel; what she looks for in golf broadcast talent; the qualities a good sports producer must have; why there have not been more women in the highest management positions at sports networks; what it’s like working with a spouse who works in the same business (her husband, Geoff Russell, is the Executive Editor of the Golf Channel); her time as an Olympic researcher for NBC; why former NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol took a liking to her; what it was like working for the Washington Post sports section as a 20-something; why women’s golf has not getting traction in the States the way women’s tennis has; whether golfers-turned-broadcasters are similar or different compared to other athletes who have entered sports broadcasting and much more. Ferguson explains his coverage philosophy; what the week of a Major is like for him; why the AP covers golf as much as it does; the pressure he feels on deadline; whether golf media are too chummy with their subjects; whether golf media is too rigid against bloggers and those interested in analytics; his analysis of the coverage of golf on television; whether Tiger Woods has been covered accurately, too easy, or too harsh; why we do not see more investigative pieces in golf; how changes to the PGA Tour schedule might impact golf media; how good the Pimento cheese sandwiches taste at Augusta and much more. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're digging deep this week into all of your burning questions.What does it take to craft gigantic puppets for Broadway? Does art history as we know it need a drastic makeover? And how exactly did a small record label in Vancouver, Wash. come across new music from Prince that has them in a battle with the Purple One's estate?Local Puppet Legend Michael Curry Conjures the Myth of Persephone with the Oregon Symphony - 1:24This weekend, the Oregon Symphony will wade into the wonderful world of puppets with a production of "Persephone" (May 13–15). For the first time, it’s collaborating with Michael Curry, the puppet master behind the animals in the Broadway production of "The Lion King," as well as Olympic opening ceremonies and other massive events. OPB's Molly Solomon takes us to Curry’s massive warehouse in Scappoose, Oregon to see his magical operations.Shaking Up The Classics at Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 3:30For our money, the hottest ticket at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival this spring is a show with an ancient story: “Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles,” which runs through July 6. It’s a retelling of Euripides’ classic tale of a princess witch who’s followed her lover into exile in a foreign land. When he rejects her, she kills her own children in an act of vengeance. Adapted by the MacArthur-winning playwright Luis Alfaro, “Mojada” reforms the classic Greek tale into a story about Mexican immigrants trying to make it in Los Angeles.World Premiered Play Asks: Is the American Dream All It's Cracked Up to Be? - 10:21Seattle-based playwright Yussef El Guindi scandalized Portland, in a good way, with the world premiere of his play “Threesome” at Portland Center Stage in 2015. It’s about a Muslim couple’s failed attempt to invite a non-Muslim into their bed, but there’s a lot more going on in the show than pillow talk. El Guindi returns to the dynamics of a troubled immigrant couple with his new play, “The Talented Ones,” which is getting its world premiere at Portland’s Artists Repertory Theater through May 21. How Did Vancouver Become the Center of a Fight over Prince's Music? - 17:42Last month, when a Minnesota judge halted the release of an album featuring six previously unreleased songs from the late artist Prince, something caught our eye. The record label in the middle of the legal battle was a largely unknown company from Vancouver, Washington called Rogue Music Alliance. Before a federal judge halted its release, the EP, “Deliverance,” was the top selling pre-order on iTunes, with the single “Deliverance” hitting the No. 1 rock single spot.The Fallen Heroes of Comic Book Writer Chris Sebela - 23:16Chris Sebela’s comic “Heartthrob” is the furthest thing from a romance novel. With art by Robert Wilson, “Heartthrob” tells the story of a woman who gets a heart transplant that not only saves her life, but throws her into a chaotic affair with the man who originally housed the heart — or at least his specter. Turns out he was a criminal and wants her to carry on some unfinished heists. Turns out, Sebela has a thing for heroes with flaws, from the disgraced snowboard at the center of his hit graphic novel “High Crimes,” to the out-of-work movie monsters in "Screamland."opbmusic Session with Kelli Schaefer - 32:27Portland songwriter Kelli Schaefer crafts ghostly rock songs that explore themes of capitalism and mortality — songs that're spurred by a big, dark voice that’s drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey. Her new album, “No Identity,” is a loosely-organized concept album following a family’s run-ins with tragedy and the mundane. Schaefer will perform at Mississippi Studios on May 16. Want a taste? Check out videos of her opbmusic session. Why Everything You Need to Know You Did NOT Learn in Art History - 39:10A little while ago, we had on the writer, artist, and art activist Jennifer Rabin to talk about two projects she's behind: Artists Resist and Art Passport PDX. But the original reason we contacted her was to talk about an article she wrote for "Willamette Week" about the "Constructing Identities" exhibition at the Portland Art Museum. She wrote that her education in art history left her woefully unprepared to write about a show by African-American artists — or any underrepresented artist for that matter. So for our latest installment in our "What Are You Looking At?" series, we invited her to walk through the show with us.

A special Callaway Live from St Andrews? Yes please! Emmy Award-Winning producer Molly Solomon joins us to talk about Golf Channel’s rise, how to tell really good golf stories, and what she loves most about working in the industry.