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Wednesday November 23, 20113PM: Gil hosted leaders from St. Anthony's San Francisco, St. Vincent De Paul Oakland, Fresh Start Walnut Creek, and Sacred Heart Oakland to discuss Thanksgiving Charities.

Wednesday November 23, 20112PM: Gil asked if couples who live together but never marry, have the right to sue in court after a break up for "marriage like" contract.

Tuesday November 8, 20113PM: SF Examiner columnist Melissa Griffin joined Gil to discuss the voting issues people are facing today.

Thursday November 3, 20112PM: Gil discussed the aftermath of Occupy Oakland strike yesterday with Chip Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle Columnist, and Oakland Councilman Ignacio De La Fuentes.  Gil also spoke with BART Police about why a driver was released after he hit two protestors on purpose.

Tuesday November 1, 20112PM: Occupy Oakland is planning a strike tomorrow and Gil asks if you will partake or if they are just doing more harm than good. Gil speaks with Dom Arotzarena, president of the Oakland Police Association, about why they are confused too.

Friday October 14, 20112PM: A jury found a man not guilty after he left his child in a hot car to go drink a beer in a bar.  Gil speaks with Steven Tulsky, one of the juror's, about how they came to their decision.

Wednesday September 7, 20113PM: Pat Thurston filled in for Gil and spoke with Fred Hertz, attorney, about the latest details in the Prop 8 hearings.

Friday September 2, 20113PM: Gil continues his discussion from the previous hour and speaks with Ross DeVol, chief researcher for Milken Institute.

Thursday September 1, 20113PM: Tax the rich?  Is this a good idea?  Gil speaks with Congresswoman Barbara Lee about why she supports this idea.

Wednesday August 24, 20112PM: Alarming scores on students in California show they are not prepared for college.  Why are African American students so far behind others?  Gil speaks with Mike Green, columnist for the Huffington Post, about his article and Ben Chavis, author of Crazy Like A Fox; One Principal's Triumph in the Inner City, about what he believes is happening.

Tuesday August 23, 20112PM: Why are some people mean drunks?

Monday August 15, 20113PM: BART was hacked and Linton Johnson, BART spokesperson, sat in studio with Gil to discuss the details. Gil also spoke with Lynette Sweet, BART board member, who thinks BART did the wrong thing by shutting down cell service.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011Pat Thurston is here for Gil today.2PM - This afternoon Pat welcomes two guests for the program. Richard Walker is Professor of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley, and has written on a diverse range of topics in economic, urban, and environmental geography. His most recent works include The Conquest of Bread: 150 Years of California Agribusiness, and The Country in the City: The Greening of the San Francisco Bay Area.Dr. Gray Brechin is an historical geographer and author whose chief interests are the state of California, the environmental impact of cities upon their hinterlands, and the invisible landscape of New Deal public works.

Tuesday July 26, 20112PM: With the debt ceiling debate raging on, Gil speaks with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo about her thoughts on it and Vic Ratner, ABC correspondent, with the latest details from Washington DC.

Tuesday July 19, 20112PM: Peter Moskos, criminologist and author, speaks with Gil about his new book, In Defense of Flogging.

Friday July 15, 20113PM: A proposal has been written where ex-con's could not be discriminated against when they apply for apartment rentals.  Gil speaks with Dave Wasserman, attorney for the San Francisco Apartment Association, and Jessica Flintoft, Reentry policy director, about both sides of the issue.

Thursday July 14, 20113PM: California UC system has raised tuition once again for students.  Gil speaks with Patrick Lenz, vice president of budgeting for the UC system, about why this keeps happening.

Thursday July 14, 20112PM: A restaurant in Pennsylvania has banned children under the age of six in their establishment.  Gil spoke with Mike Vuick, owner of McDain's, who states he has nothing against kids and his problem is with the lack of parenting.  What do you think of his policy?

Wednesday July 6, 20113PM: Some people are complaining that some DUI checkpoints are targeting illegal immigrants and impounding their cars unfairly.  Gil speaks with Tom Wilson, executive director of the Canal Alliance in San Rafael; Gil also speaks with Ellen Rosenberg, attorney and grieving mother, who believes checkpoints are crucial for our safety.

Monday July 4, 20112PM: What is the worst thing you have ever cooked on a holiday?