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The San Francisco Experience Jim Herlihy
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We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective.
Your host
Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and the BBC. Jim serves as a director on two SF sister city boards : Bangalore, India and Cork, Ireland.
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Senator Dianne Feinstein: A San Francisco Legend. Talking with Jason McDaniel, Professor of Political Science, San Francisco State University.
California's senior Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away September 28, 2023. Her life and legacy are unique and reflective of the San Francisco values she embodied.
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Human Skin Color is the Product of Evolution. In conversation with Professor Nina Jablonski.
Professor Jablonski is a biological anthropologist at Penn State University. She has done extensive research in the fields of the evolution of skin and skin color.
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Overreach. How China derailed its' peaceful rise. In conversation with Professor Susan L. Shirk
Since the mid 2000s, China has taken a more aggressive stance on the world stage and towards the United States in particular. President Xi Jin Ping reformed the constitution, got rid of term limits and is effectively President for Life. He has rejected collective rule of his predecessors and has concentrated power in his office, much like Mao Zedong. Where will these changes lead China and America ?
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Barbie: The Motion Picture, Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog.
Barbie, the Summer blockbuster which has already grossed $1.34 billion worldwide, is a unique film that caught the public's attention at a unique moment in time. It has become a cultural phenomenon and stirred debate.
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The Putin Kim Summit: What were the results ? Talking with Seong Hyeon Choi of the South China Morning Post.
Is Russia so desperate for old Soviet era shells and ammunition still made by North Korea and interoperable with Russian armaments, that they would trade their advanced high tech weapons with Kim ? And what does China - North Korea's largest donor - make of this unlikely alliance ?
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Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin. Talking with author Gray Brechin.
San Francisco's great wealth creation in the 19th and 20th centuries as well as the emergence of dynastic family elites largely developed as a result of exploitation of nearby natural resources. But most great cities have followed a similar path. And today's Silicon Valley fortunes are little different in that respect, but substitute the mining of academic excellence for natural resources.
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Customer Reviews
Not just for San Fran Fans
The San Francisco Experience is not just for locals….the content is timely and relevant from coast to coast. Jim’s delivery is smooth and easy on the ears. His perspectives are refreshing and thought provoking. Listening to Jim’s podcast is both enlightening and enjoyable. I find myself looking forward to the next episode!
Conservative bias
Their coverage on the recalls, particularly the DA recall, are incredibly off. Looks like the misinformation campaign against Chesa Boudin worked, and these centrists and right-wingers continue to repeat the same lies that have been easily debunked.
The San Francisco Experience
Outstanding podcast! From stories about the city he clearly loves and knows intimately, to perspectives on the State of California and the country, Jim Herlihy draws you in with his fascinating and timely subject matter, his knowledge and meticulous research, and his smooth and polished delivery. Highly recommended podcast for locals and for listeners around the world who want to get a feel for California and the mood of the nation.