On Today’s show, we discussed the sun and what it can do beyond making light, growing plants and burning skin. Julie Napolin reports on why your sun sign is so important, astrologically speaking. Becca MacClaren talks with UC Berkeley’s solar-powered car racing team. Jon Doss meets some people who don’t have time to tan under [...]
October 25th, 2007
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This week, North Gate Radio examines words (not all of them; just a few) and their meanings. Sindya Bhanoo investigates the Hare Krishna’s who dance and sing on Telegraph Avenue. Jon Doss takes on the Cal VS Berkeley debate. Ben Hubbard discovers a new language: Oakland slang. Winnie Andrews speaks with a woman learning Navajo [...]
October 18th, 2007
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For the first show of the season, we look at life after death.
Reporter Becca MacLaren follows the composer of the Junkestra, a San Francisco orchestra that uses only instruments made from garbage. Julie Napolin reports on the last day of a record store’s 40-year run. Eric Zassenhaus visits the San Francisco Columbarium, a cemetery that [...]
October 11th, 2007
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