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Forum tells remarkable and true stories about who we are and where we live. In the first hour, Alexis Madrigal convenes the diverse voices of the Bay Area, before turning to Mina Kim for the second hour to chronicle and center Californians’ experience. In an increasingly divided world, Mina and Alexis host conversations that inform, challenge and unify listeners with big ideas and different viewpoints. Want to call/submit your comments during our live Forum program Mon-Fri, 9am-11am? We'd love to hear from you! Please dial 866.SF.FORUM or (866) 733-6786 or email forum@kqed.org, tweet, or post on Facebook.
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Categories: News & Politics
Listen to the last episode:
You might have seen Los Angeles-based comedian Joel Kim Booster in the Maya Rudolph series “Loot,” or enjoyed his “Pride and Prejudice” adaptation “Fire Island,” set on the eponymous gay vacation spot. His latest project is hosting the podcast “Bad Dates,” where comedians share their worst dating stories. We’ll get his advice on how to have better dates and hear why his latest comedy special is called “Rude Little Pig.” He joins us in studio ahead of his appearances at SF Sketchfest. Guests: Joel Kim Booster, stand-up comedian, writer and actor; host of the podcast "Bad Dates;" star of the Apple TV+ series “Loot;" writer-star of “Fire Island" on Hulu
Previous episodes
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5713 - Comedian Joel Kim Booster on ‘Bad Dates’ and Why He’s a ‘Rude Little Pig’ Fri, 24 Jan 2025
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5712 - Bay Area Legends: Activist Alice Wong and The Power of Bringing Visibility to Disability Fri, 24 Jan 2025
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5711 - Dr. Sunita Sah on How To Say ‘No’ Thu, 23 Jan 2025
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5710 - The Biggest Breakthrough Technologies Coming This Year Thu, 23 Jan 2025
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5709 - Jon Waterman Documents Arctic Climate Crisis in 'Into the Thaw' Wed, 22 Jan 2025
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5708 - State Lawsuits Quickly Follow Trump’s Day One Immigration Orders Wed, 22 Jan 2025
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5707 - Advice on Recovering from a Wildfire, From Californians Who’ve Been There Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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5706 - Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement Brings Relief, Uncertainty and Hope for the End of Brutal War Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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5705 - Donald Trump Inaugurated as 47th U.S. President Mon, 20 Jan 2025
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5704 - Remembering LA Filmmaker David Lynch and His ‘Lynchian’ Legacy Fri, 17 Jan 2025
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5703 - Forum From the Archives: john a. powell on Polarization and 'The Power of Bridging' Fri, 17 Jan 2025
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5702 - Travel Writer Pico Iyer Celebrates the Joys of Sitting Still Thu, 16 Jan 2025
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5701 - Has Sports Betting Changed the Game for the Bettor? Thu, 16 Jan 2025
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5700 - Oregon Senator Ron Wyden on How Democrats Can Regain Influence Wed, 15 Jan 2025
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5699 - You’re Probably Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Than You Think Wed, 15 Jan 2025
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5698 - How to Stay on Top of Your New Year's Fitness Goals Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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5697 - L.A. Fires Place Enormous Pressure on Insurance Industry Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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5696 - What Impact Are the LA Wildfires Having on You? Mon, 13 Jan 2025
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5695 - California Health Programs At Risk Under Trump 2.0 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
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5694 - AI Companions Are Always There For You, But At What Cost? Fri, 10 Jan 2025
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5693 - Respite from Strong Winds Expected in Los Angeles Wildfires; All Hail the Humble and Glorious Bean Fri, 10 Jan 2025
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5692 - What Has Martha Stewart Meant to You? Thu, 09 Jan 2025
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5691 - Los Angeles Fires Continue to Rage; Is Time Running Out for TikTok? Thu, 09 Jan 2025
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5690 - Los Angeles Fires Destroy Homes, Force Evacuations; What Will You Remember about Jimmy Carter? Wed, 08 Jan 2025
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5689 - Bay Area Cities Welcome New Leadership Wed, 08 Jan 2025
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5688 - The Board Games that Gen Z Loves to Play Tue, 07 Jan 2025
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5687 - An Exit Interview with SF Transit Director Jeff Tumlin Tue, 07 Jan 2025
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5686 - Pro-Eating Disorder Communities Find New Spaces Online Mon, 06 Jan 2025
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5685 - Remembering What (Really) Happened on January 6 Mon, 06 Jan 2025
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5684 - Trump Allies Already Pressuring State Leaders on Immigration Fri, 03 Jan 2025
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5683 - The Controversial History of the Coit Tower Murals Fri, 03 Jan 2025
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5682 - Mark Lilla on the Power of Ignorance Thu, 02 Jan 2025
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5681 - Oh The Places You'll Go: Travel in 2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025
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5680 - Forum From the Archives: Jamil Zaki On Why Cynics Have It All Wrong Wed, 01 Jan 2025
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5679 - Forum From the Archives: Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin on Using Music as Medicine Wed, 01 Jan 2025
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5678 - How the ‘Diploma Divide’ Polarizes the U.S. Electorate Tue, 31 Dec 2024
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5677 - The Tech News and Trends That Shaped 2024 Tue, 31 Dec 2024
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5676 - Forum From the Archives: Max Boot Unravels Ronald Reagan’s ‘Myriad Contradictions’ in New Biography Mon, 30 Dec 2024
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5675 - Author Oliver Burkeman Wants You To Embrace Imperfection Mon, 30 Dec 2024
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5674 - Forum From the Archives: Novelist Ann Patchett Rereads 'Bel Canto' in New Annotated Edition Fri, 27 Dec 2024
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5673 - Forum From the Archives: Vallejo’s Breakout Star LaRussell Performs In Studio Fri, 27 Dec 2024
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5672 - Forum From the Archives: ‘Soldiers and Kings’ Investigates the World of Human Smuggling Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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5671 - Forum From the Archives: SETI Scientists on 40 years of Asking the Universe 'Are We Alone?' Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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5670 - Forum From the Archives: Finding Awe and Inspiration in the Natural World's ‘Vanishing Treasures’ Wed, 25 Dec 2024
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5669 - Forum From the Archives: Wintersongs From the Vocal Ensemble Kitka, Live in Studio Wed, 25 Dec 2024
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5668 - Forum From the Archives: Writing Odes to the Everyday with James Parker Tue, 24 Dec 2024
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5667 - Forum From the Archives: Richard Powers’ Novel ‘Playground’ Explores Vastness of Oceans and AI Tue, 24 Dec 2024
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5666 - Forum From the Archive: The Best Podcasts of 2024 Mon, 23 Dec 2024
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5665 - Forum From the Archives: The Beauty in Finding ‘Other People’s Words’ in Your Own Mon, 23 Dec 2024
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5664 - Live on Forum: Esotérica Tropical Fri, 20 Dec 2024