
KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1630 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsDaily News | |||

This week, the FBI served a search warrant at the GKN Aerospace plant in Orange County. That’s the facility where a near-explosion triggered an evacuation of more than 50-thousand residents last month.
Reporter: Molly Peterson, CalMatters
The Calif... more
In California’s congressional primaries, a slate of younger, often progressive, Democrats challenged some of their party’s aging incumbents…testing voters’ appetite for generational change.
Reporter: Izzy Bloom, KQED
Reports of medical neglect in i... more
Millions of Californians who buy their own health insurance on Covered California are struggling to keep up with the cost. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom wants the state to chip in, and pay a bigger share of their monthly premiums.
Reporter: Jackie Fort... more
It's been one week since California's primary Election Day and a handful of closely watched races are still up for grabs.
Imperial Valley voters have rejected a controversial candidate for the Imperial Irrigation District, the region’s powerful wate... more
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I start every day with this podcast which gives me the brief on what’s happening in my state. I think it’s a vital and unique source, and does a great job of which I will never take for granted.
I always wondered why California doesn’t have an all-day, statewide, dedicated broadcast channel like how NY1 serves the NYC community since 1992. KQED’s shows like the California Report, The Bay, and Forum are the closest thing to that, and they are most reliable, produced with quality content, and de... more
…so shrill and moronic it borders on abuse — You’ll know it when you hear it.
Some good content but over and over the same ads is so annoying, I can’t listen anymore. Wish there was a better local news show from
California 😭
I used to listen to this on my local PBS station and I would hear a helpful story about what is going on in Sacramento enough to make it worth while. But this podcast has 8 ads in ten minutes with few if any interesting topics.
Love that there’s a statewide daily news program I can follow. Find the reports to be timely and informative
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This show provides quick, California-centered news updates with a focus on policy, public affairs, and how state decisions affect daily life. Episodes combine on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and policy context across topics like energy, education, immigration, environment, and politics, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and investigative journalists. A notable strength is its ability to connect complex issues to real-world impacts through diverse voices, from state officials to academic researchers to frontline workers. For potential listeners, the program can be a reliable quick briefing on California's evolving public policy landscape and its practical implications.
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1. The Bay
2. Political Breakdown
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4. KQED's Forum
5. The LA Report
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Recent guests on KQED's The California Report include:
1. Salina Arredondo
2. Laura Schechler
3. Dave Jones
4. Johnny Hamla
5. Lynn Silver
6. Clara Stanger
7. Alonso Daboub
8. Mike Rigby
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