Groundbreaking television talk host Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88.

Talk show TV would not be what it is today if it weren't for Donahue.

The Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner was known as a pioneer—a man who tackled controversial topics, including abortion, and was a steadfast voice against war

For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Robert Thompson, Professor of TV and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.

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Groundbreaking television talk host Phil Donahue has died at the age of 88.
Talk show TV would not be what it is today if it weren't for Donahue.
The Emmy Award and Peabody Award winner was known as a pioneer—a man who tackled controversial topics, including abortion, and was a steadfast voice against war
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Robert Thompson, Professor of TV and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
Mark Mainz / Staff / Getty Images

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While all eyes are on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East, and says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netantyahu agreed to an American bridging proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

This comes after months of back and forth negotiations amongst three mediators, and now it's up to Hamas to seal the deal. 

For more on this,KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Sean Foley, Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, where he studies history and politics.

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While all eyes are on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East, and says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netantyahu agreed to an American bridging proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. 
This comes after months of back and forth negotiations amongst three mediators, and now it's up to Hamas to seal the deal. 
For more on this,KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Dr. Sean Foley, Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, where he studies history and politics.
Amir Levy / Stringer / Getty Images

This may be the 'last chance' to release Israeli hostages in a ceasefire deal

When you come across an abandoned building, many people think of horror movies, but oftentimes there's a great deal of history attached to the barren structure.

That's especially the case for the untouched property in San Francisco's Hayes Valley that's all fenced off and cared for, maintaining its rich history dating back to the 19th century as the city changes with time.  

For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with PPeter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle Pop Culture Critic. 

When you come across an abandoned building, many people think of horror movies, but oftentimes there's a great deal of history attached to the barren structure.
That's especially the case for the untouched property in San Francisco's Hayes Valley that's all fenced off and cared for, maintaining its rich history dating back to the 19th century as the city changes with time.  
For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with PPeter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle Pop Culture Critic.

Structure on wheels: What happened to this San Francisco abandoned building?

While a similar credit was successful when it was enacted in 2009, circumstances in the housing market are much different now.

High mortgage rates and the short supply of homes have compounded to make buying a home unaffordable.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Emily Peck, Markets Correspondent at Axios.

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While a similar credit was successful when it was enacted in 2009, circumstances in the housing market are much different now.
High mortgage rates and the short supply of homes have compounded to make buying a home unaffordable.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Holly Quan was joined by Emily Peck, Markets Correspondent at Axios.
Nicholas Klein / Getty Images

Television may have lost a legend, but Phil Donahue's legacy lives on

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