This week, we’re in the pressure cooker. Laurie Burkitt talks to a local comedian about sweating through a tough act. Brett Wilkison explores the pressure of deep sea diving, and what happens when you come up to fast. It’s not just the pressure under water—Anrica Deb takes us to the earth’s core. Abbie Swanson tells us about the dire situation in California’s hospitals. And Jessica Meyers talks to a chiropractor dealing with the pressure of opening a business.

 

 Under Pressure May 1, 2008 [30:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (504)

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This week it’s all about the Benjamins on North Gate Radio. For “The Money Show,” Laurie Burkitt learns how some motorists get out of paying tolls and what the state is going to do about it. Brett Wilkison tells us about one local project where pork never tasted so good. Jessica Meyers talks to Bob Blattner, a long-time education consultant and lobbyist in Sacramento, about California’s education funding. Abbie Swanson does the math to see if time spent behind bars really equals street cred and cash for rappers. And David Gelles reports on the resilient Bay Area business scene.

 

 Money April 23, 2008 [31:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (354)

This week we take you “underground” both figuratively and literally. Brett Wilkison takes listeners on a radio expedition to Colma, California, where most of the residents spend their time underground. Rina Palta reports on undocumented students, who are forced to live their lives below the surface. Reporter David Gelles interviews a transportation official about the Devil’s Slide tunnels. Have you ever been driving around, messing with the FM dial, and you come across a totally new radio station you never heard before? Anrica Deb brings us a little bit about pirate radio. And Jessica Meyers reports on a man who makes his living from the underground…literally.

 

 Underground April 17, 2008 [29:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (550)

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This week we explore the theme “outdated” — as in unhip, overdue and out of sync. We start with a piece by Robert Lewis about (yikes) outdated airplanes. Next, Rina Palta explores a quirky old law that has outlived its historical context. Reporter Anrica Deb talks to a vintage-loving record store owner who refuses to trade his turntable for an iPod. Brett Wilkison meets some grassroots mechanics turning old Mercedes Benzes into lean, green, driving machines. And Jessica Meyers talks to residents of a retirement home who are not letting the latest video game trend pass them by.

 

 Outdated April 10, 2008 [31:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (505)

This week’s show is all about waiting. Andi McDaniel discovers why it takes so long to join an urban garden. Anrica Deb profiles a woman who is waiting on love and marriage. David Gelles reports on a long-awaited baseball season. Abbie Swanson tracked down musicians who have waited years to play in a band full-time. Rina Palta interviews surfer Grant Washburn about waiting for the perfect wave.

 

 Waiting April 3, 2008 [30:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (484)