As we head into a contentious election with emotions at a boiling point, many Americans feel that our country has never been more divided.

But one organization is working to bridge that divide—using the power of one-on-one conversations between people with wildly different political ideals—not to debate politics, but to rediscover our shared humanity.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps.

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As we head into a contentious election with emotions at a boiling point, many Americans feel that our country has never been more divided.
But one organization is working to bridge that divide—using the power of one-on-one conversations between people with wildly different political ideals—not to debate politics, but to rediscover our shared humanity.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps.
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In a world full of stress and responsibility, some adults are finding release in the happiest place on earth well past the age many think is normal. These so-called "Disney adults" catch some criticism for their enthusiasm and intensity, but one journalist thinks Disney adults may have found a way to tap into joy in a way the rest of us struggle to do. 

For more about that, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Todd Martens, Columnist for the LA Times who has talked to a number of people he considered experts in Disney adult space.

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In a world full of stress and responsibility, some adults are finding release in the happiest place on earth well past the age many think is normal. These so-called "Disney adults" catch some criticism for their enthusiasm and intensity, but one journalist thinks Disney adults may have found a way to tap into joy in a way the rest of us struggle to do. 
For more about that, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by Todd Martens, Columnist for the LA Times who has talked to a number of people he considered experts in Disney adult space.
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Is being "Disney adult" really such a bad thing?

The UC Board of Regents just approved a plan for a nearly $1.5 billion dollar expansion of UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. The new building will triple the number of current inpatient rooms and double the emergency department space.

KCBS Radio's Shannon Golden has more from Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood.

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The UC Board of Regents just approved a plan for a nearly $1.5 billion dollar expansion of UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. The new building will triple the number of current inpatient rooms and double the emergency department space.
KCBS Radio's Shannon Golden has more from Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood.
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UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital expands access to care and its building

The effort to solve the street drug problem in San Francisco may be getting another tool soon. Starting next year, the city could put a greater emphasis on creating supportive housing free of drugs.

KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, a new proposal would tie up some city funding to get there.

The effort to solve the street drug problem in San Francisco may be getting another tool soon. Starting next year, the city could put a greater emphasis on creating supportive housing free of drugs.
KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports, a new proposal would tie up some city funding to get there.

StoryCorps bridges the vast political divide among families and strangers

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