After the Weather with Spencer Christian
From ABC7 News, Spencer Christian relies on his more than 50 years as a broadcast journalist and weathercaster to bring you conversations from unique perspectives. From difficult dialogue on race relations and climate change, to amusing anecdotes and deeply personal revelations, Spencer and his guests will explore a wide range of topics. The goal is to engage with interesting people and find out what's really on their minds--to hear their stories and learn about their journeys.
Weathering the Journey | Spencer Christian
In this very special episode, Spencer Christian sits down with Producer Leonard Torres to discusses Spencer's own journey through life, career and battles with gambling addiction. We live, we laugh we learn about Elmo King!
Editor: Paige McIntyre
Audio Engineer: Danny Tulledge
Producer/Guest-Host: Leonard Torres
Executive Producer: Jarrod Lowe
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In the booth ft. Jackie Speier and Phil Matier | All things elections
In this special elections focused After the Weather, Spencer talks to two power house political insiders - Former United States Representative Jackie Speier and ABC7 political insider Phil Matier. The Honorable Jackie Speier talks about her time as a Representative and how she sees the current state of politics and this election. Then, Phil and Spencer have an electric debate over their predications for this election and the current state of politics. Be sure to like, rate and subscribe to this podcast and don't miss an episode.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
<...California's Case for Reparations | Julian Glover
On this episode Spencer Christian sits with Julian Glover, ABC7 anchor and Race and Culture reporter, to discuss his latest ABC7 Original documentary - "California's Case for Reparations." Julian and Spencer dive into the historical context around reparations and the possible future and likely hood of reparations.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Sharing AAPI History and Culture | Lindsay Nakano
To mark the last day of AAPI Heritage Month, Spencer sat down with ABC7 News Producer Lindsay Nakano to talk about her family's history and why AAPI month is so important to celebrate.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Inspiring Stories of Amazing Teachers | John Rothmann
Spencer sits down with broadcaster John Rothmann to share personal stories about the teachers who helped shape them into who they are today.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Behind the Rise: Antisemitism in the Bay Area | Gabe Stutman
In this episode, we take an up close and personal look at the alarming rise in antisemitism with journalist Gabe Stutman, who writes for "J, The Jewish News of Northern California."
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Evangelicals and the Election | Pastor Paul Swearengin
Pastor Paul Swearengin sits down with Spencer once again to talk about the state of evangelicalism and politics and a look towards the future in politics and religious life.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Self-Reflections of an Artist at 97 | Elaine Badgley Arnoux
Celebrated San Francisco artist Elaine Badgley Arnoux talks with Spencer about what excites and inspires her to paint, even at the age of 97.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Is The Religious Right Religiously Wrong? | Pastor Paul Swearengin
Guest Paul Swearengin--pastor, podcaster, and author-- talks with Spencer about American evangelicals and their more right-wing political motivations and their disconnect with biblical ideologies.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Climate care and tree equity | Jad Daley
Our cities are being cooked by "urban heat islands" that raise temperatures to dangerous levels for people who live in oven-like areas dominated by pavement and lacking trees, parks, and other natural cooling features. Jad Daley explains how a higher "tree equity score" makes a city healthier.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Rural Hospitals On Life-support
Across the state and the country, rural hospitals are finding themselves in deep financial trouble. In California, its estimated at least 6 hospitals are in serious financial danger in communities that can ill afford to lose their access to medical care. We take a look at one, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, located on the Central Coast, which is facing some real challenges. Even with the State finally stepping in to offer some aid, is it too little too late?
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Edi...
Is the Bay Area prepared for sea level rise? | Warner Chabot
Spencer discusses how the Bay Area can prepare for the dangers of sea level rise with Warner Chabot of the San Francisco Estuary Institute.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Memory Care Journey: Caring for a parent with memory issues
Spencer follows up on a previous topic - caregivers for those with memory issues. This time we turn our eyes and ears towards the kids of those with memory issues. The challenges and emotional hurdles they face while caring for a parent.
This episode was recorded at Frank Residences in San Francisco, California.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Black History through the eyes of Noah Griffin
Noah' father, born in the 1890's was a prominent civil rights activist, who suffered physical abuse and other indignities in his quest for equality. Noah, now in his late 70's, shares his optimism and hope for the future, even in a world still largely defined by race and racism.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Phil Matier's Politics Update
ABC7 contributor Phil Matier discusses the challenges facing Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy as he tries to appease the more extreme factions of his Republican majority. Phil also analyzes the likely contenders for the Senate seat of Dianne Feinstein, who is not expected to run for reelection in 2024.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Lowballed - Part 1
Spencer talks with Julian Glover, Anchor and race and culture reporter with ABC7, and gets the behind the scenes scoop on his newest documentary. “Our America: Lowballed” takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our America: Lowballed” on Hulu and wherever you stream ABC7 News.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Lowballed - Part 2
Spencer continues his conversation with ABC7's Julian Glover, diving deeper into the subject of discrimination and Julian's love of story telling.
Don't forget to watch “Our America: Lowballed," a documentary that takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our America: Lowballed” on Hulu and wherever you stream ABC7 News.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Produc...
Memory Care Journey
This week we talk memory loss and the impact these diseases can have, not only on the patient, but the caregiver as well. We hear Ed Kaplan's story whose wife Judy is in memory care at Frank Residences and Senior Living in San Francisco. And from Dr. Katherine Possin, professor in residence in the department of neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, and her take on what caregivers need to be provided when a loved on is going through this journey.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer...
Bridging Cultural Gaps with Chess | Henry Lien
Spencer talks with a Bay Area teenager who turned his passion for chess into a pathway to progress for underserved immigrant children.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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California and the Midterm Elections | Liz Kreutz
As Election Day approaches, Spencer and ABC7 News Anchor and Reporter Liz Kreutz explore how political outcomes in CA may determine the direction of the entire country. (This episode was recorded before Midterm Elections 2022)
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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James Webb, Black Holes and NASA's DART Mission | Gerald McKeegan
A conversation truly out of this galaxy as Spencer Christian and Gerald McKeegan, a member of the East Bay Astronomical Society who also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chabot Space and Science Center, talk about the James Webb Telescope, Blacks Holes, NASA's DART mission and Gerald's career.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Perspectives: Race and Racism from the old South | Dan Ashley
A probing and deeply personal conversation about race and racism between a white southerner, Dan Ashley, and a black southerner, Spencer. These two colleagues and close friends underscore the importance of having this critical--but often uncomfortable--dialogue.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Clock Ticking Down on Climate Change Fight | Warner Chabot
Spencer engages one of the Bay Area's foremost environmentalists in a fascinating discussion of the latest advances in combating the existential threat of climate change. Important strides are being made, but the clock is winding down.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Pandemic and Mental Health Professional Shortage
The pandemic put strain on several critical systems in our society, one suffering the most-- mental health. Professionals suffering burnout leave the profession-- what can be done about it? In the After the Weather Special, Spencer talks to Matthew Madaus, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Coalition of Alameda County, and Tom Alexander, CEO of Fred Finch Youth and Family Services, about the crisis hitting some of the most vulnerable in our society.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard T...
FBI Search of Mar-a-Lago and potential civil unrest | Phil Matier
Spencer asks Phil Matier about the political consequences of the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, and the potential for civil unrest.
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Lesson's from Lowell: Merit Based Admissions at SF High School Fair or Unfair? | Jill Tucker
San Francisco Chronicle's education reporter Jill Tucker and Spencer have examine the Lowell High School admissions controversy.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Police Accountability and Roe v. Wade | Paul Henderson
Veteran prosecutor and San Francisco's Dir. of Police Accountability offers his view of real police reform, and voices concern about what he considers an "extremist" Supreme Court.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres
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Introducing 'After The Weather with Spencer Christian'
From ABC7 News, Spencer Christian relies on his more than 50 years as a broadcast journalist and weathercaster to bring you conversations from unique perspectives. From difficult dialogue on race relations and climate change, to amusing anecdotes and deeply personal revelations, Spencer and his guests will explore a wide range of topics. The goal is to engage with interesting people and find out what's really on their minds--to hear their stories and learn about their journeys.
CREDITS:
Talent - Spencer Christian
Executive Producer - Marcus Young
Editor/Marketing Producer...
