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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

The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor.

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 liste... more

This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor.

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 ... more

This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor.

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 ... more

The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor.

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 liste... more

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Recent Guests

Nicola Twilley
Contributor at New Yorker magazine
New Yorker
Episode: Your Guide to the Bay Area's Biggest Art Month, How Wildfire Smoke Affects Wine
Sarah Hotchkiss
KQED Senior Arts Editor
KQED
Episode: Your Guide to the Bay Area's Biggest Art Month, How Wildfire Smoke Affects Wine
Ashley Egelhoff
Winemaker at Honig Vineyard and Winery
Honig Vineyard and Winery
Episode: Your Guide to the Bay Area's Biggest Art Month, How Wildfire Smoke Affects Wine
Jeremy Bailenson
Creator of the VR Lab involved in research
Stanford University
Episode: Tenants Worry About End of Affordable Rent Act, Using VR to Care About Climate Change
Tammy Alvarado
Tenant concerned about rising costs
Episode: Tenants Worry About End of Affordable Rent Act, Using VR to Care About Climate Change
Jessica Altman
Executive Director of Covered California, the State Health Insurance Exchange
Covered California
Episode: What to Do About Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, Jack London's 150th Birthday
Cynthia Cox
Senior Vice President of KFF and Director of KFF's Affordable Care Act program
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Episode: What to Do About Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, Jack London's 150th Birthday
Taiki Hendrix
Senior Immigration Editor at KQED
KQED
Episode: Rep. Khanna 'Horrified' By ICE Detention Center Conditions, Queer Climate Activist Community Along Russian River
Brooke Jenkins
San Francisco District Attorney
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Episode: SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Trans Athletes, SF DA on Legality of Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Host

Bianca Taylor
Host of The Latest, delivering live updates on local news and covering significant stories impacting California and the Bay Area.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 106 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 States9 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the succinct format, allowing them to quickly stay informed about local happenings.
Some critiques mention a desire for more variety in content delivery or structure.
Overall feedback highlights admiration for the hosts' expertise and the relevance of topics discussed.
The engaging storytelling and in-depth focus on community issues is highly valued by audiences.

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#223
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Apple Podcasts
#231
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Apple Podcasts
#217
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How California Law Protects Abortion Providers, Concerns Over ICE Reach Boiling Point
Q: Why do you believe the ICE officer involved in the killing of Renee Good needs to be arrested and prosecuted immediately?
Ro Khanna expresses that the officer violated standards of conduct and should face trial for using unnecessary deadly force.
How California Law Protects Abortion Providers, Concerns Over ICE Reach Boiling Point
Q: What are you prepared to do?
Ro Khanna emphasizes the need to stop additional funding for ICE until there is accountability and to pass legislation that requires visibility from ICE agents and de-escalation training.
Rep. Khanna 'Horrified' By ICE Detention Center Conditions, Queer Climate Activist Community Along Russian River
Q: Did Khanna say what he plans to do next?
He wants to hold ICE accountable and believes more members of Congress should visit ICE facilities to understand the conditions.
Rep. Khanna 'Horrified' By ICE Detention Center Conditions, Queer Climate Activist Community Along Russian River
Q: Why did he go? And how did he get in when US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been turning other members of Congress away?
He went because of complaints from his constituents about mistreatment at the facility and was able to schedule a visit without giving advance notice.
Health Officials Renew Toxic Mushroom Warning, Richmond's New Police Chief Takes the Reins
Q: What is your specific vision for how Richmond Police handles mental health calls?
Timothy Simmons highlighted the need for well-trained and empathetic responses to mental health crises, balancing the urgency of safety with care for individuals in distress.

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Focused on providing timely updates on local news in the Bay Area and California, the content is structured to highlight significant stories in a concise format, often lasting 20 minutes or less. Episodes frequently cover political developments, community issues, and major events as they unfold, making it especially relevant for those wanting to stay informed without having to dedicate extensive time. Unique segments often include guest insights from different sectors, enhancing the discussion around key topics, whether they relate to urban development, political changes, or social issues affecting local communities. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on immediacy, delivering critical updates in real-time, which appeal... more

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7. Cynthia Cox
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