Weekend Magazine: Selling Doubt, Image Boost, And Tech Imbalance
You can listen to the broadcast of Weekend Magazine with KCBS Public Affairs Director Liz Saint John every Sunday morning from 3:00am-4:00am and again from 5:00am-6:00am on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM.
Liz Saint John interviews three guests every Sunday morning covering a variety of issues and topics. She talks with representatives from Bay Area non-profit organizations, documentary filmmakers, authors, and professors.
1. Filmmaker Robert Kenner talks about his new documentary Merchants of Doubt, a look at those who make a career out of casting doubt on things like the harm caused by cigarettes or human-made climate change with distraction or by changing the story. Listen to the podcast here.
2. Diane Ettelson, Executive Director of Image for Success in San Rafael, explains how they provide interview clothing for people who are trying to get back into the job market. They also provide an additional two weeks of clothing for the person to wear to work. And they provide clothing to other family members. Listen to the podcast here.
3. Dr. Jaleh Daie, a biologist and managing partner at Aurora Equity, talks about women int he fields of science and technology. She explains why she thinks women are still underrepresented at all levels at Silicon Valley tech companies and offers ideas on how to change the current situation. Listen to the podcast here.