Talk of the Town: Oakland Reparations

Dave Clark is joined by Debra Gore Mann, chairperson of the Alameda County reparations commission, Paul Cobb, publisher of the Oakland Post, and Tracey Webb, the facilitator of listening sessions for feedback on reparations.

Talk of the Town: Regi Young

With recent cuts to SNAP benefits, Bay Area food banks are working overtime to deal with the need in the community. Alameda County Community Food Bank CEO Regi Young sits down with Dave to discuss how the organization is meeting the moment.

Talk of the Town

Dave Clark hosts the latest episode of KTVU's Talk of the Town.

Talk of the Town: Amy Nickerson

Amy Nickerson, an author and public speaker, joins Dave Clark to talk about race in America and her children's book, "How They See Us In School," which looks at racial discrimination.

Talk of the Town: Aarav Sharma

KTVU's Dave Clark is joined by Aarav Sharma, a young high school student from Fremont who's focused on understanding autism and helping the many people diagnosed with it. He's the author of a book called "Beyond the Spectrum."

Talk of the Town: Pete Escovedo

Pete Escovedo joins Dave Clark and talks about his colorful career that spans decades and his travels around the world. He's part of a musical family in Oakland, most notably his daughter, SHEILA E.

Talk of the Town: Kendra Willis and Sonya Beavers

On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark sits down with three people working to help Black and Brown low-income communities in the Bay Area. Kendra Willis and Sonya Beavers are helping teach financial literacy to help people get ahead, and Marlon McWilson is not only working to feed the hungry every year at Thanksgiving, but also teaching people about financial independence.

Talk of the Town: Actor Delroy Lindo of 'Sinners'

Actor Delroy Lindo, one of the stars of the blockbuster film 'Sinners,' joins Dave Clark. Delroy talks about a movie he just shot in Australia, 'Godzilla and King Kong,' and the memoir he's writing about his life

Talk of the Town: Dr. Michael LeNoir

On this week?s episode, Dave is joined by Dr. Michael LeNoir, CEO and founder of the African American Wellness Project. His organization focuses on responding to inequities across the health care system, and helping people get better quality health care.

Talk of the Town: Major Howard Jackson and Author Regina Jackson

Major Howard Jackson (USMC Ret.) joins Dave on Talk of the Town to discuss his career as one of the few Black officers in the military during the Vietnam era, and his work with the Joint Chiefs of Staff following that military career. He was recently honored by the City of Oakland, with a street renamed to Major Howard Jackson Way near the Old Army Base.

Talk of the Town: Kyle Newport

Music festival producer Kyle Newport joins Dave Clark on Talk of the Town to talk about the events he has in store for 2025, and a big new program at the Orinda Theatre. He also discusses his late father, who was the second African American mayor of Berkeley.

Talk of the Town: Norma Jean Rogers-Jackson and Nanine Watson

On this week?s Talk of the Town, Dave Clark sits down with two women whose late husbands were prominent, history-making doctors in the Bay Area. Dr. Oscar Jackson and Dr. Carl Watson broke barriers, and had a major impact on the world of medicine. Their wives, Norma Jean Rogers-Jackson and Nanine Watson join Dave in studio to discuss their legacy and influence.