California Democratic Primary

State Controller Steve Westly and State Treasurer Phil Angelides face off in a tough Democratic primary election. Will the winner be strong enough to challenge Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Novemeber?

Soul Surfers

For a CNS News Special Report on beliefs, I went to the Maverick's Big Wave Surf Contest to settle an ancient theological debate: Is surfing a religion?

John Yoo Protest

Should John Yoo, author of a legal memo justifying torture of Al Qaeda and Taliban detainees, be allowed to teach at UC Berkeley's law school? Protesters and students debate.

50 Years of 'Howl'

In October 2005 San Francisco celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's poem 'Howl'. This story examines the lasting legacy of Ginsberg and the Beat Movement.

Axe of Deliverance

I made a music video once. In fact, it was the first video of any sort I ever made. Way back in '02. The song is by Hockey Night. The visuals are from 15 minutes of channel surfing in Kazakhstan.