Evolution

Today's show is about evolution. We'll learn about how alligators are gentle lovers, while otters are aggressive mates. We'll also hear a special discussion about faith, brought on after Barack Obama's inauguration. We'll learn about new government laws regarding the future of television. We'll stop and take a look at the Mullet, and we'll try to talk about the evolution of the German language--in Switzerland.

 
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The producer of today's show was Adelaide Chen. Our executive producer was Peter Finch. The assistant producer was Paul Gackle. The anchors were Shaleece Haas and Kristine Wong. The engineer was Rina Palta. The webmaster is Ian Sherr.

Animal Amore

We all know that animals do it, but does it surprise anyone that alligators are gentle lovers and otters are aggressive? Kristine Wong ventures to the Oakland Zoo to get a closer look into the secret sex lives of animals.

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Two boy bats enjoying each other's company. Could this lead to more?


Tour guide Felicia Walker dressed to celebrate animal love.


A male Panamanian Golden Frog attached to a female's back so he can be the first to fertilize her eggs.


Tour participants observing the bats screech and play.

For more information, visit the Oakland Zoo.

Obama's Nod to Athiests

Barack Obama’s inauguration marked many firsts. But for one minority population, it was the president’s mention of people without faith that caused them to take notice. Shaleece Haas brings us the story.

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Evolution from Analog to Digital TV

In two months, TV stations nationwide will shut down their analog transmitters and broadcast only using a digital signal. In the Bay Area, Asian households without cable are lagging slightly behind Latinos and blacks in preparing for the digital transition. Adelaide Chen reports.

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Antennas won't work without a digital converter box after June 12. Chinatown seniors may be cut off to news in their native language such as KTSF Channel 26.


Self Help for the Elderly provides assistance on how to obtain and set up the digital converter box.


Without cable or satellite, San Francisco's hills and tall buildings are a challenge for short digital waves.

The Mullet: an Evolution

Whether you adore it or despise it, the mullet has been a longstanding tradition in American culture. Paul Gackle chats up Sheila Chickee about her website documenting the evolution of the mullet from rednecks to rockstars.

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The Living Language of Swiss-German

Before leaving for Switzerland over break, reporter Linnea Edmeier brushed up on her German. But as she sat down to dinner with friends in Zurich, she faced what many feel is the biggest challenge when traveling in Switzerland--how to speak Swiss-German.

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Christian Herzog and Andreas Mühlemann discuss Swiss-German at the Crazy Cow Restaurant Zurich, Switzerland.

March 31st, 2009
Categories: Podcasts . Author: ian

1 Comment(s)

  1. Comment by Alex on April 16, 2009 12:40 pm

    very funny interview! As far as I know is “huere” (whore) is the abbreviation for “ungeheuerlich” (enormous). Greetings from Germany

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