Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer

On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the third season of the podcast with a special guest host -- and we also share the future of the podcast.

Senator Glazer goes on a ride along with Bay Area Rapid Transit system Board President Bevan Dufty where they review safety changes in the system, new crisis intervention teams, ridership problems and even BART karaoke. The doors are closing...come on in.

This week I take you inside the world's fastest supercomputer: El Capitan. It's run by the Lawrence Livermore National Lab at a peak performance of 2.79 exaFLOPS (which translates to 2.79 quintillion calculations per second). Listen to the episode to hear how those calculations help "solve the problems of our time." 

In this episode, Senator Glazer speaks to a national audience of journalism funders about efforts in California to rescue independent journalism. The sobering discussion continues with local news publishers.

Come along on a recycling truck as we take a close look at the stuff on the curb on "Reuse Day," when residents place ‘gently used’ items to donate to people in need. We check out the distribution center where items are readied for non profit organizations. Hear about some surprising items picked up or left behind.

On this episode of Table Talk we take you behind the scenes at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as we talk to the scientists who created Starfire; the first fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to spark it. Its cutting edge science could change the world. 

This week on Table Talk I sat down with three leaders in the California Agave industry to talk about how the magnificent plant is grown, why it's such a compelling crop for water-conscious farmers and tasting notes as we sipped our way through the podcast. 

In a wide ranging interview with State librarian Greg Lucas, we discuss the future of libraries in the digital age, the impact of social media, what book he would recommend to Taylor Swift and if he was trapped on a desert island what book would he most want to possess. You don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy this conversation. 

A new high school phenom that's heading to the Olympics in 2028: this week on Table Talk we hear from players and coaches who are involved in girls flag football. We learn the new rules, the plays, and the bonds being forged on the field. Grab a flag for some serious competition. 

This week we take on the controversy of a proposed law banning contact in football for youth under 12 -- intended to keep kids safer from chronic head injuries that cause neurological problems later in life. 

On this episode I sit down with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC Davis Gun Violence Research Center to talk about firearms; red flag alerts, gun-free zones, 3D printing of ghost guns and a grim observation about possible presidential election outcomes.

On this episode of Table Talk, we share what happened to Eli Polk —the man who shot the future senator — and his mother Susan, in jail at the time for killing his father. Plus, how all that led to a change in the law.

On this episode of Table Talk, we continue our true crime series with the story of how the police found out who shot me, the significance of that discovery, and the man’s connection to a notorious murder case that was being investigated concurrently with my shooting. 

This week on Table Talk we're sharing the story of the time Steve was shot: what happened, who did it, the link to one of the most notorious murder trials in the Bay Area, the impact on gun laws, and how it altered the trajectory of his life.

On this episode of Table Talk, we recap the adventures and surprising stories with a special guest co-host. Bonus: tune in to see if you can pass our season 2 episode quiz. Plus a preview of a true crime story that will lead off season 3. 

On this episode of Table Talk we're telling the story of the Port Chicago 50 -- navy seamen who were charged with mutiny after they refused to return to unsafe working conditions following a deadly munitions explosion at a naval base. We talk with Carol Cherry, daughter of one of the Port Chicago 50, who were posthumously exonerated on the 80th anniversary of the 1944 explosion. 

On this episode of Table Talk we update you on the backstory of five important bills, and how they're faring in the legislative process. You'll hear how special interests have killed some, the rocky road the others are taking towards the Governor's desk, and why you should still care about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare. 

On this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with the Brian Marvel, the president of the largest police organization in California (PORAC) to hear his views on the challenges facing police officers and public safety. 

This week on Table Talk we look at efforts to bring salmon and other salmonid species back into Bay Area watersheds and how dam removal and fish ladder installation projects are making that happen. We visit the Alameda Creek to see how efforts there are bringing back thriving fish populations after a dam was replaced with a fish ladder system and how other local water districts are following suit....

On this episode of Table Talk I sit down with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the homeowners' insurance crisis in the state and what steps he's taking to correct it. He answers direct questions from listeners and provides advice to people whose insurance is in jeopardy. 

On this episode of Table Talk we visit three community gardens across the Bay Area and learn about how they work. Tune in to hear how to grow the best tomatoes, make your own compost, and more! 

On this week's episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to talk about her 32-year career as a jurist and her new career as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California.

On this episode of Table Talk, I interview several guests who were close to Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird; Governor Jerry Brown who appointed her to court; Steve Buehl, who was her Chief of Staff; and Dan Walters, Dan Morain, and Bob Egelko, veteran reporters who covered Rose Bird as the first woman cabinet secretary and as Chief Justice. 

On this episode of Table Talk, we talk with UC Berkeley Professor -- and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expert -- Hany Farid about scams; how technology is evolving to make scams more believable, and what you can do to spot them.

At UC Davis, the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET for short) is preparing for the next big disaster -- and how they'll evacuate and treat injured pets when the time comes.