Studio 360: "The Great Gatsby" & America

How does F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel capture the essence of the American Dream? The program travels from the suburbs of New York to the Midwest and back again to find out.

Tonight at 9:00pm on Radio 88.5 & 89.3

Writers' Block: David Sedaris

In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker.

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40 Years of KQED Public Radio

On June 25, 1969, KQED signed KQED-FM on the air. The station's first home was a three-story Victorian, used as a church for some 25 years, on Divisadero Street.

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QUEST: Putting a Price on Nature

A new project at Stanford University is aiming to put a value on something that's never had a price tag: nature.

Monday at 6:30am on Radio 88.5 & 89.3

Michael Pollan - "Deep Agriculture"

This special program consists of a seminar on long-term thinking about food. Pollan will describe his program to transform American agriculture as a "sun food agenda."

Friday at 1:00pm on Radio 88.5 & 89.3

Member Day at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thu, July 16

KQED KTEH members who present their current MemberCard and one guest will be admitted free. Among the exhibits is "Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949."

KQED / KTEH Member Raffle 2009

Don't miss your chance to win prizes such as $25,000 in cash: Mail your entry form today! The deadline is August 31, 2009. Enter by July 28, 2009, and you could win a seven-night Canadian Adventure!

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Family Fun Adventures

June 29-July 5, show your KQED or KTEH MemberCard for 1 free child admission at Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland.

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