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Commonwealth Club of California PodcastTrade not Tariffs: Why Every Purchase Matters in a Changing WorldCome join award-winning journalist Priya David Clemens in conversation with Paul Rice, founder and former CEO of Fair Trade USA, to discuss his critical account of the past, present and future of conscious capitalism—the change it has wrought in the world and the potential it still has to confront our greatest challenges.
We all have the power to change the world through the products we buy. This simple premise has driven the growth of the conscious consumer movement for decades. Indeed, what started with a handful of niche sustainability brands has exploded into the mainstream with la...2025-05-031h 05
100 Days of Kamala#11 Living in Kamala's Apartment and Being Fellow South Asian Litigators, Lata Setty VC and Patent AttorneyIn this special episode, host Priya Clemens sits down with entrepreneur and attorney Lata Setty, who shares her unique and personal experiences with Kamala Harris over the years. From attending conferences where they first met to an unforgettable stay at Harris’s former San Francisco apartment, Lata offers listeners a heartfelt look into the vice president’s remarkable journey and her enduring impact. “Even back then, she was very committed to the community,” Lata recalls of their early encounters. “It was about building community and leveraging resources to help those most vulnerable.” As the conversation unfolds, Lat...2024-11-0312 min
100 Days of Kamala#10 Up with Women Entrepreneurs, Aunties Together, Enduring Friendship - Leah Williams, CEO Digital UndividedIn this episode of 100 Days of Kamala, we dive into the rich and heartfelt bond between Vice President Kamala Harris and Leah Williams, CEO of Digital Undivided. Leah leads a network of nearly 20,000 women of color founders committed to reshaping the entrepreneurial and investment landscape. As she tells host Priya Clemens, Leah and Kamala share a friendship that began in their early years as new lawyers and has grown into a lifelong connection. Leah fondly recalls, “She was described to me as someone you got to meet… someone who was forward-thinking on so many of the issues we were work...2024-11-0115 min
100 Days of Kamala#9 From Homeless Teen to Harvard Grad, with Kamala as her Auntie Sister Mentor Friend, Tanene AllisonPrepare for an unforgettable episode of 100 Days of Kamala as host Priya David Clemens dives into the inspiring story of Tanene Allison, a former homeless youth whose life was transformed by the mentorship of Kamala Harris. In a candid conversation, Tanene reveals the profound impact of Kamala’s presence, sharing, *“Kamala became the one consistent adult in my life, the one who always saw me, who believed in me even when I couldn’t.”* Their journey together begins over 20 years ago in San Francisco, where Kamala, then a young lawyer, was championing the rights of vulnerable youth. From tha...2024-10-3120 min
100 Days of Kamala#8 "Stiletto Elbows, Tough as Nails, Relationship with Newsom & Pelosi, Personal Warmth," Karen Breslau, Veteran JournalistIn this episode of 100 Days of Kamala, host Priya David Clemens speaks with veteran journalist Karen Breslau, who has covered Vice President Kamala Harris for over two decades. Karen shares her unique insights into Harris's political journey, from her early days as San Francisco District Attorney to her role as Vice President. Reflecting on Harris’s tenacity, Karen describes her as “sharp intellectually, sharp in focus, and sharp in ambition. You cross her once, and you're gone.” They discuss Harris's evolution as a political figure and her rise through the male-dominated political scene in San Francisco. Karen recall...2024-10-2436 min
100 Days of Kamala#7 "Ahead of her time, Asians for Kamala, and Turning Attacks Into Opportunities," SF City Attorney David Chiu**Episode Title: "David Chiu on Kamala Harris: The Joyful Warrior and Justice Advocate"** In this episode of *100 Days of Kamala*, Priya David Clemens sits down with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, who has known Vice President Kamala Harris for over 25 years. Chiu reflects on their early days working together in the San Francisco District Attorney's office and offers a firsthand account of Kamala's rise from a "force of nature" in the courtroom to a leading figure on the national stage. Chiu shares his first memory of Kamala, watching her command the courtroom as a...2024-10-1524 min
100 Days of Kamala#6 "Gavin Newsom, Shyamala, Kamala's Not a Prude" Matthew Rothschild, Member of Harris's Kitchen CabinetIn this episode of 100 Days of Kamala, Priya David Clemens sits down with Matthew Rothschild, a key figure in Vice President Kamala Harris’s early political career and a personal friend who has known her since the mid-1990s. With more than 30 years of experience in San Francisco politics, Rothschild served as an advisor to Kamala during her campaigns for San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General. His unique perspective offers listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Kamala’s rise to prominence, showcasing both her experience as a leader and the personal traits that set her apart. Roth...2024-08-2430 min
100 Days of Kamala#5 "Middle East & National Security" Halie Soifer, former Harris National Security Advisor and CEO, Jewish Democratic Council of AmericaIn this episode of "100 Days of Kamala," host Priya David Clemens interviews Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America and former National Security Advisor to then-Senator Kamala Harris from 2017 to 2018. Halie remains close to Harris to this day and recently spent Passover in a small group with the Vice President at her official residence. Halie reflects on Kamala’s early days in Washington, sharing how she “quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with” in the Senate. Halie describes Harris’s approach during hearings, noting how her “pointed and deliberate questioning often left Trump administra...2024-08-1244 min
100 Days of Kamala#4 "Sisterhood" Amelia Ashley-Ward, Publisher Sun ReporterWelcome to another episode of 100 Days of Kamala, the podcast that brings you closer to Vice President Kamala Harris through the voices of those who know her best. I’m your host, Priya David Clemens. Today, we’re joined by Amelia Ashley Ward, publisher of the Sun Reporter Newspaper and a longtime friend of Kamala Harris. Amelia has been by Kamala's side since 2002, when they first met at a women’s conference in San Francisco. They have since built a sisterhood that has thrived through the years, sharing laughter, secrets, and life journeys. In this episode, Amelia reflec...2024-08-0111 min
100 Days of Kamala#3 "Black Moms" June Williams Glenn Harris: Senate District Director in SFIn the third episode of "100 Days of Kamala," host Priya David Clemens engages in a thoughtful and detailed conversation with June Williams Glenn, a manager for legal content at Google and the founder of Mahogany Mamas, a community dedicated to supporting black moms in the Bay Area. June shares her compelling journey from Oakland to Washington D.C. and back, driven by her desire to support Kamala Harris's Senate campaign. June begins by recounting her early years in Oakland, where her aspirations and conversations with her mother steered her towards a career in law. Inspired by Kamala...2024-07-3015 min
100 Days of Kamala#2 "Economics & Relationship Advice" Heidi Sieck: Founder and Former CEO Of Vote Pro-ChoiceWelcome to "100 Days of Kamala," a podcast series that delves into the life and career of Vice President Kamala Harris through conversations with those who know her best. In today's episode, Priya Clemens sits down with Heidi Sieck, the founder and former CEO of Vote Pro-Choice. Heidi first met Kamala in San Francisco in the early 2000s and has been an advisor in her campaigns and projects ever since. Heidi dramatically sets the scene in story about meeting Kamala for the first time at a small, rainy house party in San Francisco. Kamala, then a young prosecutor...2024-07-2920 min
100 Days of Kamala#1 "Kamala Steps Into the Ring" Rebecca Prozan: SF DA Campaign ManagerWelcome to "100 Days of Kamala," a podcast series that explores the life and career of Vice President Kamala Harris through conversations with those who know her best. In our inaugural episode, Priya David Clemens sits down with Rebecca Prozan, Google's Chief of Public Affairs and Government, who has known Kamala Harris for nearly 30 years. Rebecca shares candid and behind-the-scenes stories from their early days in San Francisco's political circles. Hear about Kamala's first campaign for District Attorney, including the challenges of setting up her very first campaign headquarters. Discover how Kamala navigated intense pressure from prominent figures...2024-07-2911 min
How I Wrote ThisIvana SajkoIvana Sajko is a Croatian artist whose work crosses from literature to dance, theatre to music and experimental performance. Despite coming of age during Croatia’s War of Independence, she rejected the impulse to write about it. Later, she realised it had nevertheless affected her and influences everything she writes.Ivana moved to Berlin in 2016 where she continued to write plays, teach, and perform on stage. She finished Love Novel, which was translated into English and published in Canada in February 2024 and tells the story of a young couple trapped in the economic realities of late ca...2024-04-3057 min
Into the MetaverseEP.69: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #8Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation they touch on Microsoft completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, answer the question if Silicon Valley can create fun, discuss Roblox launching on Playstation, and much more.
Chapters:
Microsoft Completes Activision Acquisition (01:12)
Microsoft’s Strategies Pertaining to the Metaverse (03:14)
Can Silicon Valley Create Fun (05:08)
Another Metaverse Winter Come and Gone (08:30)
...2023-10-1715 minInto the MetaverseEP.68: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #7Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
Yon opens by sharing his thoughts on the terrorist attacks against Israel before he and Priya dive into their conversation covering safety for children in the metaverse, managing access to experiences, and reactions to recent announcements from Microsoft, Meta, and Apple.
Chapters:
Thoughts on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel (00:25)
Safety for Children in the Metaverse (03:40)
Ma...2023-10-1015 minInto the MetaverseEP.67: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #6It’s been a busy week in the world of the metaverse, capped off by a fascinating display of the next generation of 3D avatars as Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Fridman recorded a podcast fully in their Codec Avatar form via a Meta Quest headset.
To break this and all the latest news down, Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
During their conversation, Yon & Priya cover what we saw and learned from Zuck’s podcast appearance, the recent layoffs at Epic Games, where...2023-09-2917 minInto the MetaverseEP.58: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #5Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya react to the latest hyperbolic article claiming the metaverse is dead, discuss the opportunity Roblox affords its young developers, reflect on the Niantic layoffs, and much more.
Chapters:
Reacting to The Nation article, Lessons from the Catastrophic Failure of the Metaverse (01:20)
The First Generation Leaving a 3D Record of Themselves (05:35)
Op...2023-07-0718 minInto the MetaverseEP.55: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #4Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this week’s edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya go in depth on Mark Zuckerberg’s response to the Apple Vision Pro launch, open source vs closed source approaches to building ecosystems, LVMH and Epic Games partnership announcement, and much more.
Chapters:
Zuckerberg’s Response to the Apple Vision Pro Launch (00:35)
Meta’s Open Source Approach vs Apple’s Closed Source Approach...2023-06-2117 minInto the MetaverseEP.54: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #3Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya go in depth on the release of Apple’s Vision Pro device, discussing its potential use cases, why Apple is smart to focus on entertainment elements first, the reasons behind calling it a spatial computer instead of a virtual reality device, and much more.
Chapters:
Apple Launch Takes Over The News (00:30)
Us...2023-06-1417 minInto the MetaverseEP.52: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #2Yon is once again joined by Priya David Clemens to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse in this edition of Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse.
In this episode, Yon & Priya cover the decimation of Metaverse real estate values, the emerging job market in virtual design, why we all need to calm down about AI replacing humans, and much more.
Chapters:
Episode Intro (00:00)
Metaverse Real Estate Values Plummet (00:45)
Different Motivations Bring Different Consumers (04:00)
Emerging Job Market in Virtual D...2023-05-3124 minInto the MetaverseEP.51: Yon & Priya Talk All Things Metaverse #1It’s a very exciting day for Into the Metaverse as Yon is joined by Priya David Clemens to launch a brand new segment of the show called This Week in the Metaverse.
Priya is the host of the Emmy-award winning news discussion program, KQED Newsroom, and a longtime network news anchor and reporter who has most recently begun to focus her journalistic eye on emerging technology.
Every week she will be joining Yon to discuss the most important and interesting news stories related to the Metaverse, with the goal as always of helping you be...2023-05-2433 min
The BayKQED Live: Finding Asylum in CaliforniaLanding in a new country is never easy, even if you’re landing in a place like the Bay Area, which is already home to so many immigrants, refugees, and people who’ve sought asylum. And between Russia's invasion of Ukraine, chaos in Afghanistan, and the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, this topic has been on our minds a lot.On Wednesday, March 23, KQED Live held an event called Finding Asylum in California. It included visual art by Caleb Duarte, and a discussion moderated by KQED Newsroom host Priya David Clemens. That discussion also included KQED immigr...2022-03-2830 min
CBSSilicon Valley school: No computers in classroomsAs teachers across the country turn to laptops and iPads as education tools, one school in Silicon Valley, Calif., has actually banned computers. Priya David Clemens reports on why The Waldorf School of the Peninsula has gone low-tech.2011-12-0503 min