KQED's Forum

NPR in general has really went off course over the years in getting a balanced perspective on different topics, and has heavily invested in the victim complex narrative. Which over time, is extremely limiting, and regressive to the public, and patronizing to the people who they claim to be the victims. With this said, I was very impressed with how KQED covered the post election cycle, in particular on November 8 where they brought in Mike Madrid. Excellent discussion, which is exactly what the public not only needs, but I believe want, especially those wanting to peel back our current landscape we live in.

This show consistently delivers excellence following in the stellar footsteps of Michael Krasny who has moved on to his also great Grey Matter with Michael Krasny Alexis Madrigal and Mina Kim are excellent, well prepared and sympathetic hosts who present interesting and relevant topics on a regular basis.

This show has definitely declined in quality lately. Topics are too often some social justice issue. Guests reflect same priorities as topics, rooted in identity politics. Often feels like the shows put together with a formula that requires inclusion of every historically marginalized group & at least 1 “frontline community” activist. Producer should consider starting over with new hosts & see if anything sticks.

This program used to bring together voices with opposing views. While the bias against the conservative side by the host was certainly noticeable, an opposing view was still heard. These conservative voices made great arguments since they knew they were not preaching to the choir. The voice on the left had to up their game in response. The resulting discussions were of a much higher caliber. This no longer happens on the program. Now it just offers voices of the far left complaining about everyone else who is not on-board with their views. On the show I just listened to a caller was making the same complaint. I hope the show gets back to its roots.