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The Bay

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what’s happening in the greatest region in the country. It’s the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

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20:04

How the Pandemic Opened the Door for Organizing Bay...

The Bay ·

2021/02/19

After the pandemic forced strip clubs in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood to close and protests against police violence erupted in the summer, many dancers were laid off and started to work virtually instead. This created an unexpected opportunity to push for more worker power among strippers, and fight back against issues like sexual harassment, racism, and a culture of fear around speaking out. And now, some dancers are hoping that this organizing will lead to better working conditions in

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16:09

Helping Oakland's Chinatown From the Street Level

The Bay ·

2021/02/17

Sakhone Lasaphangthong spends his work day in Oakland's Chinatown helping people get the resources they need. He walks the streets and connects with merchants, elders, and people who don't have housing. Over the last few weeks, violence against Asian elders in the community received national media attention and sparked a lot of debate about race, policing, and community safety. Today, we speak with Sakhone about what he's been seeing in Oakland's Chinatown. Guest: Sakhone Lasaphangthong, director of

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17:21

The Asian Americans Reclaiming Traditional Medicine...

The Bay ·

2021/02/12

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a complicated history in the Bay. In the 70s, a Chinese immigrant in Palo Alto named Miriam Lee was arrested and put on trial for practicing acupuncture — even though she learned it from a master in her hometown in China. Today, Traditional Chinese Medicine is still often exoticized or dismissed. But now, some Asian Americans in the Bay Area are reconnecting with these practices — and building new communities in the process. Guest: Cathy Erway, food writer and host

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18:41

The Messy Path to Reopening Public Schools

The Bay ·

2021/02/10

After months of debate on whether to reopen public schools in the Bay Area's largest districts, some families have finally had enough of distance learning. But parents are divided on whether it’s safe — and worth the risk — to send their kids back to school while the pandemic rages on. And even if everyone did agree on what to do, the path to reopening is sure to be a long one. Guest: Vanessa Rancaño, KQED education reporter Episode transcript here.

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33:23

‘There Would Be No Black Panther Party Without the...

The Bay ·

2021/02/08

There’s a long history of Black women in the Bay Area leading social justice work — including the hundreds of women who led the Black Panther Party. One West Oakland resident believes a celebration of these women and their contributions is long overdue. That’s why, after last summer’s protests against police violence, she decided to memorialize their legacy with a permanent mural on the home she's owned for more than 20 years. Guests: Jilchristina Vest, curator and West Oakland homeowner Ericka

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21:32

There's Rising Toxic Groundwater in the Bay. But It's...

The Bay ·

2021/02/05

The climate crisis isn't just about big tropical storms and deadlier wildfires. Rising sea levels — as a result of climate change — are forcing contaminated groundwater to the surface in parts of the Bay Area. And the neighborhoods in most danger are places where there was once heavy industry, including areas that were once redlined. Guest: Laura Klivans, KQED science reporter and host of Deep Look. Episode transcript here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

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16:48

California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Information Void

The Bay ·

2021/02/03

California’s vaccine rollout has been…confusing. Many people have been writing into KQED with basic questions about eligibility or where they go to get vaccinated. Our engagement editor has been fielding those questions. But she’s not the only one trying to fill the vaccination information void. Guest: Carly Severn, KQED senior engagement editor Carly answered the top five questions our audience wanted to know. You can read about those questions here. Plus, learn more here about eligibility for the

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23:11

Are You Really Protected From Evictions? Depends On...

The Bay ·

2021/02/01

It’s easy to think that California’s eviction moratorium means people can expect to remain in their homes during the economic crisis and global pandemic. But a KQED investigation found that hundreds of evictions are still taking place across the Bay Area, to mostly Black and brown renters. So why hasn’t the state’s eviction moratorium stopped evictions from happening? And why is it worse in some counties than others? What your local governments are doing is a large part of the answer. Guest: Molly

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16:32

Gun Violence in the Bay Was Decreasing. Then the...

The Bay ·

2021/01/29

It takes a lot of hard work to curb gun violence at the community level. For the past few years, those efforts in Richmond and Oakland were paying off. But then the pandemic happened, and a lot of in-person community building became unsafe, and advocates fear years of hard work has been lost to the pandemic. Guest: Abené Clayton, reporter for The Guardian’s Guns and Lies in America project. You can read Abené's story here. Episode transcript here.

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60:27

The Bay Live! What Will Living in the Bay Area Be...

The Bay ·

2021/01/27

In our first virtual live event of 2021, we invited KQED reporters to share what stories they’ll be looking out for this year. We want to share this conversation and ask what matters to you as the Bay Area adjusts to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We also took your questions. From wildfire prevention to free public transit, virtual learning to the changing arts scene, here’s what we might see in 2021 and what we can do about it. This conversation is split into two halves: the first is called "Where

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19:33

By the People: How the Last Four Years Changed KQED

The Bay ·

2021/01/25

KQED wasn't alone in struggling to cover former President Trump. These last four years changed how many journalists think about their responsibilities to the public. It's also forced more members of the news media to reckon with their own role in perpetuating long-existing, systemic problems. So we wanted to chat with KQED’s newsroom leaders about how they've changed over the past four years, and the role local news plays in a frail democracy. Guests: Vinnee Tong, KQED’s Director of News and Ethan

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Introducing: A Series On Creators From the Bay Area,...

The Bay ·

2021/01/22

It’s been a week. So now, music. We’re bringing you the first episode of a new series from our friends at Rightnowish that shines a light on all sorts of creators this year. In this episode, Pendarvis Harshaw introduces us to Brooklyn based and Oakland-raised artist Nappy Nina. Just don’t call her a femcee. Sign up for our free live (virtual) event on Monday, Jan. 25 here.

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22:15

By The People: A New Presidency and A ‘Window’ of...

The Bay ·

2021/01/20

It's Inauguration Day in the U.S. The end of the Trump administration, and the beginning of the Biden administration is a monumental moment for the country –and for the rest of the world. Today, we hear from members of the Iranian diaspora here in the Bay Area about what this change in power means for them, their loved ones in Iran, and for the future hopes of the relationship between their two home countries. Guest: Kyana Moghadam, KQED podcast producer Read the transcript here. Find all of our

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16:06

Social Media Giants Banned Trump, But They Still Have...

The Bay ·

2021/01/15

Silicon Valley giants like Facebook, Twitter and Google have long struggled to deal with violent language and misinformation on their platforms. But after the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, a line was crossed — and these companies banned or restricted President Trump, along with some of his supporters who have incited violence. So what took these companies so long to take action? And how should we feel about their continued role in how we communicate? Guest: Rachael Myrow, KQED Silicon Valley

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16:39

Why California’s Vaccine Rollout Has Been So Slow

The Bay ·

2021/01/13

On Monday, California’s COVID-19 death toll reached 30,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom and health officials are relying on mass vaccinations to slow the spread, but there’s a lot of reason to believe accomplishing that will be hard. A majority of California is under stay at home orders until things get better, but the first phase of the rollout has already been slower than some hoped. Guest: Barbara Feder Ostrov, Contributing Writer for CalMatters Read the transcript here.

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18:54

By The People: You’ve Protested, Voted, and Donated....

The Bay ·

2021/01/11

It takes a lot of work to undo white supremacy. For many who have been committed to this work, it’s a lifetime of protests, campaigning, donating, and showing up. And sometimes, it can feel like an impossible task. Following the attack by the pro-Trump extremists at the U.S. Capitol last week, we invited longtime Bay Area activist Cat Brooks to talk with us about how she’s been processing everything, and how to make your activism sustainable. Guest: Cat Brooks, executive director of the Justice

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15:43

The California Republicans Who Helped Enable...

The Bay ·

2021/01/08

California is a state run by Democrats. But we have elected officials who have either ignored or enabled President Trump through the years — including on Wednesday, when a pro-Trump mob violently took over the U.S. Capitol to disrupt the certification of President-elect Joe Biden. Even after the process resumed, 7 out of 10 House Republicans from California voted to overturn electoral votes in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Today, we'll talk about why this matters to Californians, even after Trump leaves

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18:06

It’s Not Easy to Unionize at Tech Companies. But...

The Bay ·

2021/01/06

This week, 200+ employees at Google announced that they've formed a union. The Alphabet Workers Union, which is supported by Communications Workers of America (CWA), is the first of its kind at Google, and will include dues-paying members, an elected board of directors, and paid organizing staff. For now, it still represents a small fraction of the roughly 260,000 workers at Alphabet. But it's still a big deal — especially in Silicon Valley, where it's so hard to organize at all. Guest: Sam Harnett,

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22:13

By The People: Oakland’s Longtime City Clerk On How...

The Bay ·

2021/01/04

If you want to get involved in local politics, your city council meeting can be a good place to start. But it can also be a lot. It's where your elected representatives make decisions that directly affect your life. And it's where anybody can tell their local leaders what they really think about those decisions. LaTonda Simmons knows all about this. Today, she looks back on 16 years running Oakland City Council meetings, and offers some advice for people hoping to participate for the first

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31:12

We Remember Our Favorite Episodes of 2020

The Bay ·

2020/12/18

This year in news has changed us all in so many ways. And as we wrap up 2020 with our final episode of the year, we thought we'd take some time to reflect on the stories that have stuck with us the most. Remembering San Francisco Lesbian Rights Activist Phyllis Lyon — Ericka Cruz Guevarra 'These Kids are Fearless': Vallejo Families Seeking Justice for Police Killings Reflect on Protests — Devin Katayama Meet the Poll Workers Who Made Election Day in the Bay Area Possible — Alan

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