Washington post columnist, thriller writer who writes about the cia and such. This month, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Colson Whitehead as our guest. His most recent book is the under ground railroad. Mr. Whitehead, whats the appropriate response new book is appraised by oprah, president obama, you won the National Book award, what is the appropriate response . If only it took the pain aw away. [laughter] has taken off in a way thats unexpected and startling and wonderful. Just try to enjoy it despite my best efforts. Why does it put you in a better mood . Ive been writing for 20 something years doing fiction 20 some years, sometimes we write a book and people dig it and understand it sometimes write a book and no one cares and its sort of disappears so i have the pride the job i did with the book. Either you dig the groups of two prospectors or you dont and so you are either along for the ride description or not. Definitely when i was writing was my second attempt at a novel. My fir
Two agendas. This election will decide whether we save the American Dream or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny. The president tonight condemning democrats and painting a bleak picture of a biting presidency, saying that no one would be safe and joe biden would quote, demolish the suburbs and take away guns. The president s speech hit all his familiar themes. He said he is ready to write the next chapter of the Great American story, pledging to create 10 million jobs in 10 months and restore the nations prominence as the worlds greatest superpower. Ktvu political reporter quickly is here and both parties have had their conventions and we are 67 days away now from the election. Reporter good evening, President Trump and other speakers tonight created an image of any phonetic restaurants. While its clear both these parties dont agree and a lot both nominees stressed how important the selection is. On the south lawn of the white house resident donald tru
For us . Its going to be a little bit hotter for today and still some smoke drifting in but a very nice start to our friday morning as we head over to pleasant hill. Upper 50s and then atcroclimate coming up. Mike, how is it looking for the morning commute . Kari, overall green sensors for the commute routes. A lot of closures on our map as well. Were looking at the czu and the scu areas. We do have a new stall southbound across the benicia bridge. Everything should be fine. Ill follow that. Laura, you are following the north bay where we also have closures. Cause for celebration for some affected by the czu lightning complex fire. More evacuation orders are being lifted meaning more can return home. What music to their ears. Jackie ward is live in scotts valley. But theres still, jackie, a lot of people in limbo out there right now. Reporter yeah, thats right. Good morning, laura. 20,000 people are home but that means about 50,000 remain evacuated. We are learning some incredible stor
Talk. If you want to support the authors, click the green button down there to purchase the book but i will let you take the screen. Thanks. Welcome. Its my pleasure to moderate tonight book talk with my two friends jordan and chris. Its a book liberal and conservative and across the country. The question at the heart of this book, union, democrat, republican and search for Common Ground. Jordan is a businessman and coworker, conservative and former marine in california. Chris is democratic speech writer and journalist from berkeley, california. We met at law school and quickly became friends. I couldnt stop argue about politics and in 2016, got worse and worse so we decided to take a road trip and visit america. And we did it again and again and again. The union and how the friendship changed and learning what it means to be in america. Then the story about hope for a Better Future and a better united states. I for a warm welcome and i will give you a moment to say hello to the audien
Now. And a good friday morning to you. Thanks so much for starting your morning with us. Im marcus washington. And im laura garcia. Well check in with mike in just a moment. Good morning to both of you. Lets hear the forecast with kari. Good morning. We are in our spare the air alert day. As we get a look live in san jose we are seeing still some smoke drifting by and our temperatures that will start out in the upper 50s but it will be a little bit warmer for this afternoon ill be tracking that coming up. Mike, how is it looking for the morning commute . Things are moving smoothly for the speed sensors. Lets take a look at our maps. The freeways are moving nicely and green. We do have closures, those are the exceptions. The Altamont Pass where we typically see slowing is starting to show anything below the speed limit. No problems westbound 37. The Golden Gate Bridge coming up. Thank you, mike. 4 31. Happening today the east bay is relaxing its shelter at home restrictions. Bob redell