San Francisco's new district attorney is moving fast to make his mark on the office he now heads. KCBS Radio reporter Keith Menconi tells us about the sudden firings of some of his key prosecutors. 

San Francisco's new district attorney is moving fast to make his mark on the office he now heads. KCBS Radio reporter Keith Menconi tells us about the sudden firings of some of his key prosecutors.&nbsp;

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"Techno-Optimism": No it's not deciding whether the hard drive is half empty or half full.

It is, however, an ideology saying that any problem caused by technology (or otherwise) can be solved with more technology and innovation, and is claimed by the likes of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk.

For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Jean Hardy, Media and Information Professor at Michigan State University. He's an expert on the role of digital technology in community and economic development.

"Techno-Optimism": No it's not deciding whether the hard drive is half empty or half full.
It is, however, an ideology saying that any problem caused by technology (or otherwise) can be solved with more technology and innovation, and is claimed by the likes of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Jean Hardy, Media and Information Professor at Michigan State University. He's an expert on the role of digital technology in community and economic development.

The issue with 'Techno-Optimism'

The Supreme Court appears divided on a case challenging Idaho's near-total abortion ban.

The case is likely to decide whether or not doctors can terminate a pregnancy in emergency situations, even in states with stringent abortion bans.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Grace Howard, Professor at San Jose State, who's an expert in reproductive rights and constitutional law.

The Supreme Court appears divided on a case challenging Idaho's near-total abortion ban.
The case is likely to decide whether or not doctors can terminate a pregnancy in emergency situations, even in states with stringent abortion bans.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Nikki Medoro spoke with Grace Howard, Professor at San Jose State, who's an expert in reproductive rights and constitutional law.

Supreme Court divided on case challenging Idaho's near-total abortion ban

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TODAY: School lunch is getting a makeover as new nutrition standards have been announced by federal officials, limiting added sugars for the first time.

Officials say the aim is to align school lunch with the existing US dietary guidelines.

For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Dr. Juliana Cohen, nutritionist who is an expert in pediatric nutrition, school-based interventions and nutrition policies at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health.

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It's time now for Ask An Expert.
Every weekday at 9:20 am on KCBS Radio, we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.
TODAY: School lunch is getting a makeover as new nutrition standards have been announced by federal officials, limiting added sugars for the first time.
Officials say the aim is to align school lunch with the existing US dietary guidelines.
For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Dr. Juliana Cohen, nutritionist who is an expert in pediatric nutrition, school-based interventions and nutrition policies at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health.
If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: AskUs@KCBSRadio.com.
You can listen to this entire interview, and past Ask An Experts, on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen to it back.

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