Gambling has dominated California headlines in 20-24 from controversy and culture wars to its billing on the state's highly anticipated November ballot.

But the modern, $300 billion dollar industry as we know it was all made possible by the probability revolution.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's news anchor Jennifer Hodges spoke with professor John Eglin. Eglin teaches history at the University of Montana and he is also the author of "The Gambling Century."

Gambling has dominated California headlines in 20-24 from controversy and culture wars to its billing on the state's highly anticipated November ballot.
But the modern, $300 billion dollar industry as we know it was all made possible by the probability revolution.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's news anchor Jennifer Hodges spoke with professor John Eglin. Eglin teaches history at the University of Montana and he is also the author of "The Gambling Century."

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Muslims are braving soaring summer temperatures in Saudi Arabia today to mark the final days of the Hajj.

The important Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of worshippers to Mecca and marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha for Muslims around the world.

For more on the Hajj pilgrimage, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with human rights lawyer, author, and nonprofit consultant Qasim Rashid.

Muslims are braving soaring summer temperatures in Saudi Arabia today to mark the final days of the Hajj.
The important Islamic pilgrimage draws millions of worshippers to Mecca and marks the beginning of Eid al-Adha for Muslims around the world.
For more on the Hajj pilgrimage, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with human rights lawyer, author, and nonprofit consultant Qasim Rashid.

Qasim Rashid discusses the history of Hajj

San Francisco's Little Italy is one big party this weekend in celebration of the annual North Beach Festival. The historic outdoor street fair is celebrating its 70th year with a delightful array of live music, food, and the arts.

For a closer look from North Beach, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Angie Petitt, director and founder of Sunset Mercantile and producer of the North Beach Festival.

San Francisco's Little Italy is one big party this weekend in celebration of the annual North Beach Festival. The historic outdoor street fair is celebrating its 70th year with a delightful array of live music, food, and the arts.
For a closer look from North Beach, KCBS Radio news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Angie Petitt, director and founder of Sunset Mercantile and producer of the North Beach Festival.

70th annual North Beach Festival offers live music, food and art

Anyone who knows a teenager or remembers being one knows how complicated and challenging it can be to deal with new emotions such as envy and anxiety.

In Pixar's new film those feelings are exactly what the movie "Inside Out 2" aims to tackle in the sequel to the hit 2015 film. "Inside Out 2" follows 13-year-old Riley as she hits puberty and struggles with all sorts of big new emotions including a lot of anxiety.

For a closer look at what the film can tell us about the complex teen brain and its emotions KCBS Radio's news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Dacher Keltner, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley & author of the new book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life."

Anyone who knows a teenager or remembers being one knows how complicated and challenging it can be to deal with new emotions such as envy and anxiety.
In Pixar's new film those feelings are exactly what the movie "Inside Out 2" aims to tackle in the sequel to the hit 2015 film. "Inside Out 2" follows 13-year-old Riley as she hits puberty and struggles with all sorts of big new emotions including a lot of anxiety.
For a closer look at what the film can tell us about the complex teen brain and its emotions KCBS Radio's news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Dacher Keltner, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley &amp; author of the new book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life."

Professor John Eglin provides insight on Gambling and probability revolution

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