North Gate Radio

March 11th, 2010

An Eclectic Mix

A little bit of everything. We start with trouble at the old Chevron oil refinery in Richmond. Then we meet a group of young Latino artists trying to revive the ancient art of storytelling. We’ll hear from an undocumented Guatemalan immigrant trying to make it big as an opera singer. And local Sufis explain their religion, a mystical expression of Islam. Finally, we learn all about the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai from a China expert. This week is a wild ride.


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Richmond Grows Restive Over Chevron’s Future

Richmond, Calif. finds its relationship strained with its largest employer and taxpayer, Chevron Corp. The energy giant has hinted that it may close its 100-year old refinery there. (more…)

Latin American Storytellers Reinvigorate Ancient Art Form

Before there was television there was radio, and before there was radio there was the oral tradition of storytelling. Nancy López discovers a group of storytellers from Latin America who travel the Bay Area with their stories in hand; (more…)

Central American Immigrant Pursues His Childhood Dream: Singing

For the estimated three million undocumented immigrants living in California, not having papeles or documents is a daily struggle. Many live in constant fear of deportation. Some immigrants, however, are determined to succeed against the odds. (more…)

Where Islam and Hippies Intersect

You’d be hard pressed to find much in common between the hippie movement and Islam. The stereotypes — tuned-out, free-loving pacifists vs stern, militant Muslims — couldn’t be more different. (more…)

A Conversation About the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai

China’s financial capital Shanghai will hold the World Expo from May to October this year. The city has invested billions of dollars to present an Expo no less than spectacular. (more…)