YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's co-host, David Bigeleisen, are joined by an all-star cast: David Feigman, the Dean of U.C. College of the law, San Francisco, who has written extensively on science and the law, and Bruce Alberts; a past president of the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Bruce Alberts is the editor of Science magazine, and was awarded the National Medal of Science by former President Barak Obama.Our discussion might include a discussion on "Good Science" versus "junk science", and question: What is the state of science education in our country? What is the state of scientific inquiry and research in our country, given the current administration? How do we train lawyers to present science in court? How do we train judges to decide which evidence to allow juries to hear and which to reject?Have some questions of your own? Please call us, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

YLR Host Jeff Hayden, joined by co-hosts Brent Turner and David Bigeleisen, welcome tonight's special guest Trent Lange from California Clean Money Campaign and California Clean Money Action Fund.Where do we stand on legislation, PACs and Money? What changes are afoot in Washington that might make voting less accessible? Locally, where does the issue of ranked-choice fit into the analysis?Questions for the panel? Please call (866) 798-8255.

A troubling phenomenon has been occurring across the United States: lawyers and law firms are getting targeted solely for handling issues with which the administration of President Donald Trump disagrees.Some weeks ago, we began discussing threats to the independence of the judiciary.Tonight, we conclude this series with a look at the administration efforts to stifle opposition by attacking lawyers and firms who represent folks seeking relief from the President’s initiatives.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, and tonight's co-host, David Bigeleisen, are joined by attorneys John Keker, Robert VanNest and Eliot Peters, of the San Francisco law firm Keker, VanNest and Peters, who are leading the resistance to the attacks upon the lawyers and law firms.Questions for Jeff and David's guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

Whether the case is criminal or civil, about freedom or money or the workings of our government – why it is so important to have an impartial judiciary?Is not following the agenda of an elected official – whether it be a local prosecutor or the President of the United States -- truly good cause to recall the judge or call for impeachment, or is this merely one branch of government attacking another from fulfilling its constitutional duty?YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined tonight by Judge Stephen Kaus of the Alameda County Superior Court, retired, and David Bigeleisen, attorney and leader in criminal justice reform.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

A judicial race in Wisconsin has drawn over $100 million in donations. The President has filled his new administration with election deniers.What forces at play are threatening democracy both in America and abroad?YLR host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by civil rights activist and election specialist Brent Turner, and Lawyer, Professor, Political Candidate and the former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer for George W. Bush, Richard Painter.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call (866) 798-8255.

Part 2 of our three part series on the independence of our judiciary being threatened. The use of so-called peremptory challenges can take out a judge for now reason. What does this mean to you and me? To your right to a fair trial?Tonight, YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Judge Eugene Hyman, retired, and attorney Rose Mishaan from the Law Offices of Marsanne Weese in San Francisco.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

our first installment of Landlord-Tenant law for 2025.Tonight, we'll bring you three of the best.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Jessica Chylik of San Francisco, Sal Timpano, also of San Francisco, and David Finkelstein of San Mateo.uestions for Jeff's guests? Please call (415) 841-4134.

Of late, the California Judges Association has pushed back against District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, for the extent to which she has been calling out individual judges. The complaints made by the district attorney call out individual judges.As far back as November, an op-ed appeared in the Chronicle entitled, “It’s wrong to make judges scapegoats.” Joining us to discuss are Matt Gonzalez, Chief Attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office, and Judge Eugene Hyman, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

What is a homeowners association and why are they becoming so common. Just how did they come into being?Why have homeowners associations become a necessity of development?How do homeowners associations or HOA’s work?Why do some folks experience a symbiotic relationship with a homeowners association while others see them as oppressive?YLR Host Jeff Hayden is joined by Sacramento attorney Carter Glahn and San Mateo attorney Paul Lee, both well-versed in this area of law.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call us at (415) 841-4134 or toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

our first installment of Landlord-Tenant law for 2025.YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Jessica Chylik of San Francisco and David Finkelstein of San Mateo.Questions for Jeff's guests? Please call (415) 841-4134.