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The Latest from KQED

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California
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California Governor's Race
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Bay Area
Immigration Policy
Gavin Newsom
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Trump Administration
World Cup
San Jose
Steve Hilton
Donald Trump
Cesar Chavez
San Francisco Teachers Strike
Kaiser Permanente
Homelessness
San Francisco Unified School District

Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED’s Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or less.

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Latest Episodes

This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin.

The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best li... more

The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin.

The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listeni... more

This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin.

The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the be... more

This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin.

The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best li... more

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Recent Guests

Pendarvis Harsha
Writer for KQED Arts; official Black Panther Party archivist
KQED Arts
Episode: Honoring 60 Years of the Black Panther Party, and Newsom’s Capital Punishment Legacy
Max Marshall
Author
Among the Bros
Episode: Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Dormiah Vance
WABE reporter
WABE
Episode: Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Doug Belkin
Higher education and national reporter
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Jana Matthews
English professor
Rollins College
Episode: Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Nicholas Sorrette
Chair and professor, Women and Gender Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Amelia Miller
Human AI relationship coach and fellow at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society
Harvard Berkman Klein Center
Episode: Helping Oakland’s Unhoused Pets, and Are Chatbots Harming Our Relationships?
Alastair Boone
Reporter covering homelessness for KALW and director of Street Spirit
KALW; Street Spirit
Episode: Helping Oakland’s Unhoused Pets, and Are Chatbots Harming Our Relationships?
Peggy McQuade
Teenage fan at Coliseum's opening day; later Albany mayor
Albany, California
Episode: The Oakland Coliseum’s Storied Past, and Teaching Native American History

Hosts

Bianca Taylor
Host of The Latest, with extensive coverage of Bay Area news and media reporting
Natalia Navarro
KQED News Anchor / Host of segment for latest updates
Dana Cronin
Host of The Latest; contributes to KQED Newsroom and The Latest coverage

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Great way to get local news!

    I value staying informed about local news but am not often near a radio during the day. This podcast is a great way to keep up with what’s happening around the Bay Area and state! Now I wonder how I ever made it through the day without The California Report! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sfredhead
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really appreciate this!

    Great way to get news from KQED without having to listen to the ubiquitous clips of Trump misinformation/disinformation played on NPR News.

    I trust the reporting and appreciate the relevance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Civil D.
    United States2 years ago
  • huh?

    i mean this is what the radio is… or is that too old fashioned & they needed to repackage it for people *shrugs*

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    silly_goose!
    United States2 years ago
  • Poorly designed

    They offer exactly one podcast at a time which might contain multiple broadcasts or not. This means you can miss things AND you will have to listen to the same story multiple times. A much better format would be to place each broadcast or even each story in its on podcast in the feed. Then I will hear all the stories no matter when they were broadcast and won’t have to listen to the same story multiple times

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    just.this.guy
    United States2 years ago
  • Nice mix of interesting

    They discuss all kinds of interesting topics. For example, I just listened to a discussion about Formula E cars which are the future of race cars - using electric engines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bryanmeyer
    United States8 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The show is valued for connecting local issues to larger policy and tech trends.
Some listeners wish for more frequent episodes or a broader feed format.
Listeners appreciate the concise, in-depth Bay Area coverage and credible reporting.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#180
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#144
Australia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#250
Hong Kong/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Valkyries to Face Off Against Atlanta in WNBA Playoffs, and Is It Time to Rethink Fraternities?
Q: What happened at Cornell that sparked this broader conversation about fraternities?
A student reported a non-consensual encounter involving fraternity members; investigations and lawsuits followed, triggering national scrutiny of Greek life and calls for rethinking their role on campuses.
Honoring 60 Years of the Black Panther Party, and Newsom’s Capital Punishment Legacy
Q: Can you just tell me a little bit about the legacy of the Black Panther Party here in Oakland?
The legacy centers on their programs—cop watching, feeding school children, providing medical services, testing for health issues, and civic action like establishing essential community infrastructure such as streetlights—demonstrating how their activism translated into tangible community benefits.
Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Trial, and Proposed North Bay Neighborhood Faces Backlash
Q: So this is a complicated case. So why don't we start with Thao herself and how she got here?
Alex Hall explains Thao's rise within Oakland City Hall, her historic win as the first Hmong American woman to lead a major US city, and the growing scrutiny that culminated in an recall attempt and federal investigations.
What’s Next for Oakland Police, and Becerra Keeps a Low Profile Ahead of Election
Q: What does his quiet campaign mean for his governing agenda if he wins?
The lack of specific promises raises questions about what he will prioritize and how he will implement policies once in office, with some arguing it could give him flexibility to govern without over-promising.
What’s Next for Oakland Police, and Becerra Keeps a Low Profile Ahead of Election
Q: How would you summarize how quiet Javier Becerra has been since advancing to November?
He appears to be running a low-profile campaign, avoiding extensive media appearances, and polls suggest his support remains solid, though the trade-off is uncertainty about his day-one priorities.

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This show centers on Bay Area and California news with a real-time, concise format. Episodes blend hard-hitting reporting on politics, infrastructure, public policy, and regional issues with deep dives into technology, energy, and social trends. A recurring strength is brisk, journalist-led discussions that pair newsroom reporting with expert context, helping listeners understand how local events connect to broader national narratives. Noteworthy is the mix of policy analysis, data-center and grid debates, environmental concerns, and culturally relevant tech and governance topics, often anchored by seasoned KQED reporters and editors. Potential listeners include professionals who want trustworthy, up-to-date regional coverage and thoughtful... more

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7. Amelia Miller
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