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KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

Zócalo Public Square connects people to ideas and to each other in an open, accessible, non-partisan and broad-minded spirit.

ALL EPISODES

How Doctors Die A panel discussion looking at how doctors die. They see death all the time, but unlike most of us, they rarely choose to get extensive treatment.

44 min, 4 sec Aug 29, 2012

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

Why Is the Central Valley Sick? For miserable health statistics, the Central Valley leads California—and even the nation. A panel of experts discusses what can be done to improve the health of this region.

45 min, 38 sec May 07, 2012

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

What Will Digital Medicine Look Like? A discussion of the ethical challenges involved in the coming digital revolution in healthcare.

32 min, 53 sec Apr 27, 2012

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

Can Childhood Trauma Make You Sick? A traumatic childhood leaves emotional marks, but can also lead to physical ailments, even among those whose adult lives are relatively free of turmoil.

38 min, 57 sec Feb 01, 2012

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

Paul Starr: Will the Healthcare War Ever End? Princeton sociologist Paul Starr discusses the history of the American fight over healthcare reform and the prospects of ever bringing it to an end.

41 min, 3 sec Dec 14, 2011

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

David Lawrence: Are Primary Care Physicians Obsolete? Former Kaiser Foundation CEO, David Lawrence spoke to a live audience on September 15, 2011, as part of Zócalo's ongoing series on healthcare.

33 min, 54 sec Sep 15, 2011

KCRW Presents Zocalo Public Square

Shannon Brownlee: Is Too Much Medicine Making Us Sick? The New America Foundation's Shannon Brownlee, author of Overtreated, spoke to a live audience on July 6, 2011, as part of Zócalo's ongoing series on healthcare.

35 min, 41 sec Jul 06, 2011

More KCRW Podcasts

Good Food Everything you wanted to know about good cooking, good eating, good food! From LA Chef, author, radio host, and restaurateur Evan Kleiman, at KCRW.com.

Left, Right & Center Left, Right & Center is KCRW’s weekly civilized yet provocative confrontation over politics, policy and pop culture. Josh Barro, representing the Center, hosts a discussion of the week’s news and issues with thought leaders on the Right and Left, and expert guests. In today’s world, the lines between parties and ideologies seem distinct, but are they really? Hear how the other side thinks on the issues that matter most. From the news that dominates the headlines to the important topics below the fold, Left, Right & Center busts the opinion bubbles and echo chambers with genuine discussion and real talk. On the air since 1996, Left, Right & Center is consistently ranked among the top politics and news podcasts.

Press Play with Madeleine Brand Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

To the Point A weekly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.