After the Weather with Spencer Christian

In this episode of After the Weather, Spencer Christian sits down with ABC7 reporter and documentary filmmaker Tara Campbell to discuss A Mother’s Hope and the urgent realities facing families navigating severe mental illness. The conversation explores the unsettling connection between the case of Rob Reiner and one of the son’s featured in the documentary, highlighting the warning signs and fear...

In this very special episode, Spencer Christian sits down with Producer Leonard Torres to discusses Spencer's own journey through life, career and battles with gambling addiction. We live, we laugh we learn about Elmo King! Editor: Paige McIntyre Audio Engineer: Danny Tulledge Producer/Guest-Host: Leonard Torres Executive Producer: Jarrod Lowe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

In this special elections focused After the Weather, Spencer talks to two power house political insiders - Former United States Representative Jackie Speier and ABC7 political insider Phil Matier. The Honorable Jackie Speier talks about her time as a Representative and how she sees the current state of politics and this election. Then, Phil and Spencer have an electric debate over their predicatio...

On this episode Spencer Christian sits with Julian Glover, ABC7 anchor and Race and Culture reporter, to discuss his latest ABC7 Original documentary - "California's Case for Reparations." Julian and Spencer dive into the historical context around reparations and the possible future and likely hood of reparations. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Market...

To mark the last day of AAPI Heritage Month, Spencer sat down with ABC7 News Producer Lindsay Nakano to talk about her family's history and why AAPI month is so important to celebrate. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer sits down with broadcaster John Rothmann to share personal stories about the teachers who helped shape them into who they are today.  CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we take an up close and personal look at the alarming rise in antisemitism with journalist Gabe Stutman, who writes for "J, The Jewish News of Northern California." CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Paul Swearengin sits down with Spencer once again to talk about the state of evangelicalism and politics and a look towards the future in politics and religious life. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrated San Francisco artist Elaine Badgley Arnoux talks with Spencer about what excites and inspires her to paint, even at the age of 97. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Paul Swearengin--pastor, podcaster, and author-- talks with Spencer about American evangelicals and their more right-wing political motivations and their disconnect with biblical ideologies. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our cities are being cooked by "urban heat islands" that raise temperatures to dangerous levels for people who live in oven-like areas dominated by pavement and lacking trees, parks, and other natural cooling features. Jad Daley explains how a higher "tree equity score" makes a city healthier. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonar...

Across the state and the country, rural hospitals are finding themselves in deep financial trouble. In California, its estimated at least 6 hospitals are in serious financial danger in communities that can ill afford to lose their access to medical care. We take a look at one, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, located on the Central Coast, which is facing some real challenges. Even with the State f...

Spencer discusses how the Bay Area can prepare for the dangers of sea level rise with Warner Chabot of the San Francisco Estuary Institute. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer follows up on a previous topic - caregivers for those with memory issues. This time we turn our eyes and ears towards the kids of those with memory issues. The challenges and emotional hurdles they face while caring for a parent. This episode was recorded at Frank Residences in San Francisco, California. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketin...

Noah' father, born in the 1890's was a prominent civil rights activist, who suffered physical abuse and other indignities in his quest for equality. Noah, now in his late 70's, shares his optimism and hope for the future, even in a world still largely defined by race and racism. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn m...

ABC7 contributor Phil Matier discusses the challenges facing Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy as he tries to appease the more extreme factions of his Republican majority. Phil also analyzes the likely contenders for the Senate seat of Dianne Feinstein, who is not expected to run for reelection in 2024. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Produc...

Spencer talks with Julian Glover, Anchor and race and culture reporter with ABC7, and gets the behind the scenes scoop on his newest documentary. “Our America: Lowballed” takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our America: Lowballed” on Hulu and wherever you str...

Spencer continues his conversation with ABC7's Julian Glover, diving deeper into the subject of discrimination and Julian's love of story telling. Don't forget to watch “Our America: Lowballed," a documentary that takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our Ameri...

This week we talk memory loss and the impact these diseases can have, not only on the patient, but the caregiver as well. We hear Ed Kaplan's story whose wife Judy is in memory care at Frank Residences and Senior Living in San Francisco. And from Dr. Katherine Possin, professor in residence in the department of neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, and her take on what caregivers need to...

Spencer talks with a Bay Area teenager who turned his passion for chess into a pathway to progress for underserved immigrant children. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Election Day approaches, Spencer and ABC7 News Anchor and Reporter Liz Kreutz explore how political outcomes in CA may determine the direction of the entire country. (This episode was recorded before Midterm Elections 2022) CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

A conversation truly out of this galaxy as Spencer Christian and Gerald McKeegan, a member of the East Bay Astronomical Society who also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chabot Space and Science Center, talk about the James Webb Telescope, Blacks Holes, NASA's DART mission and Gerald's career. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer -...

A probing and deeply personal conversation about race and racism between a white southerner, Dan Ashley, and a black southerner, Spencer. These two colleagues and close friends underscore the importance of having this critical--but often uncomfortable--dialogue. CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad...

Spencer engages one of the Bay Area's foremost environmentalists in a fascinating discussion of the latest advances in combating the existential threat of climate change. Important strides are being made, but the clock is winding down.  CREDITS: Talent - Spencer Christian Executive Producer - Marcus Young Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The pandemic put strain on several critical systems in our society, one suffering the most-- mental health. Professionals suffering burnout leave the profession-- what can be done about it? In the After the Weather Special, Spencer talks to Matthew Madaus, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Coalition of Alameda County, and Tom Alexander, CEO of Fred Finch Youth and Family Services, about...