Host Ronn Owens talked with USA Today Tech-Life columnist Jennifer Jolly about back to school products and tips. Some of what was covered:* an 8 inch Huawei tablet for just $124* a way to connect with very young kids by Relay * a pocket-size flying camera from AirSelfie2Also discussed were a way to hack student loan payments (Credible)and a way to earn college credits at home (study.com)You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m.weekdays on KGO810 or google "Ronn Owens Podcasts.

Host Ronn Owens talked with Jeffrey Lewis, columnist with ForeignPolicy, one of the most important and influential magazines covering international relations. The emphasis of the discussion was how the United States should deal with the rogue state. Despite the seemingly cordial summit in Helsinki, Lewis feels we must still realize the possibility of an eventual conflict and prepare for it, even up to the point where nuclear weapons could conceivably be used. You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. weekdays on KGO810 or search "Ronn Owens Podcasts".

Host Ronn Owens talked with Jeffrey Lewis, columnist with ForeignPolicy, one of the most important and influential magazines covering international relations. The emphasis of the discussion was how the United States should deal with the rogue state. Despite the seemingly cordial summit in Helsinki, Lewis feels we must still realize the possibility of an eventual conflict and prepare for it, even up to the point where nuclear weapons could conceivably be used. You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. weekdays on KGO810 or search "Ronn Owens Podcasts".

Host Ronn Owens talked with defense attorney and former prosecutor Jim Hammer about yesterday's two major legal blows suffered by President Trump. Talking about Michael Cohen, Jim noted the extent of cooperation Cohen will give investigators is still to be determined. As for Paul Manafort, there are four possibilities: co-operate fully with the Mueller team, hope the President pardons him, die in prison or accept the possibility that some of the Russian oleigarchs whom he has dealt with may take out their anger on him directly.You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. weekdays of KGO810 or just google "Ronn Owens Podcasts".

Host Ronn Owens talked with defense attorney and former prosecutor Jim Hammer about yesterday's two major legal blows suffered by President Trump. Talking about Michael Cohen, Jim noted the extent of cooperation Cohen will give investigators is still to be determined. As for Paul Manafort, there are four possibilities: co-operate fully with the Mueller team, hope the President pardons him, die in prison or accept the possibility that some of the Russian oleigarchs whom he has dealt with may take out their anger on him directly.You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. weekdays of KGO810 or just google "Ronn Owens Podcasts".

Host Ronn Owens talked with Charlie Vogelheim, automobile expert and host of "The Flying Car" which airs on KGO Saturday mornings,  They discussed truly autonomous vehicles, challenges facing the engineers creating those cars, public support for driverless cars dropping after a person was killed by one, and when this whole concept will become reality.  (Hint: more than two or three weeks.)You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m.weekdays on KGO810 or just google "Ronn Owens Podcasts."

Host Ronn Owens talked with Elise Viebeck, Washington Post political reporter. Issues discussed included Rudy Giuliani's "Meet the Press" comment that "truth isn't truth," whether Nancy Pelosi will remain as House Speaker if the Democrats gain a majority in November's elections, and the Paul Manafort trial that is in its third day of jury deliberations. The Ronn Owens Report is every Monday through Friday at 12:50 p.m. ; 3:50 p.m. and 9:50 p.m..

Host Ronn Owens talked with U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell. They discussed his openness to running for President in 2020, whether Nancy Pelosi should remain Speaker should the Democrats control the House after this November's elections, Democrats pushing a bare bones national agenda and having candidates tailor their own messages to their districts, what we are doing to prevent Russian interference in those elections and what unifies the Democratic Party (protecting the Obama ACA Health Plan.) You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. on KGO810 or by searching "Ronn Owens Podcasts."

Host Ronn Owens talked with Consumer Psychologist Kit Yarrow. The focus was on Back to School shopping which is second only to the Holidays when it comes to spending. They discussed outlet malls (be careful what you buy there,} how to identify real sales, which areas have the best prices (basic school supplies) and which you're better off waiting for November or December (electronics.) Her basic tip is "shop for the item, not the price!" You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. on KGO810 or simply search Ronn Owens Podcasts.

Host Ronn Owens discussed the Pennsylvania Grand Jury's report which found the Catholic church in that state has covered up sexual abuse charges by more than 300 priests over a period of 70 years with Julie Zauzmer, Religion reporter for the Washington Post. There were over 1,000 identifiable victims. To quote from the findings, "Despite some institutional reform, individual leaders of the church have largely escaped public accountability. Priests were raping little boys and girls and the men of God who were responsible for them not only did nothing, they hid it all for decades." You can listen to the Ronn Owens Report at 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., and 9:50 p.m. weekdays on KGO810 or search "Ronn Owens Podcasts."