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The Latest from KQED

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Berkeley
Rent Control
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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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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

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

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Charisse Dorsey-Smith
Executive Director of San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth and Their Families
San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families
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Adam Hokeshield
Author and co-founder of Mother Jones magazine
Mother Jones
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Clara Jeffrey
Editor-in-chief of Mother Jones since 2006
Mother Jones
Episode: SF Teachers Strike Day 3, Mother Jones Marks 50 Years
Danielle Mahonis
Expert from UC Berkeley's Labor Center
UC Berkeley
Episode: Free Meals for SFUSD Students, Why Are So Many CA Teachers Striking?
Maggie Severns
Wall Street Journal reporter discussing the influence of social media creators on politics.
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Where to Send Your Kid During SF Teachers Strike, Corporations Pay Pro-Trump Influencers to Lobby
Claudia Boyd Barrett
Southern California correspondent for KFF Health News
Episode: Resources for SFUSD Families, Relatives Struggle to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Barbara Cocodrilli Carlson
CEO and President of the non-profit Children's Council of San Francisco
Children's Council of San Francisco
Episode: Resources for SFUSD Families, Relatives Struggle to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Dr. Vanessa Marrero
President of the Nonprofit Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco
Parents for Public Schools of San Francisco
Episode: SFUSD Parents Impacted by Teachers Strike, Why Millennials Love Prenups
Jennifer Wilson
Staff writer for The New Yorker, focusing on prenuptial agreements
The New Yorker
Episode: SFUSD Parents Impacted by Teachers Strike, Why Millennials Love Prenups

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 States10 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

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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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#153
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Free Meals for SFUSD Students, Why Are So Many CA Teachers Striking?
Q: What is the practical impact when these disputes drag on?
Parents face disruptions as they rely on schools for child care, and many support teachers in their fight for better funding.
Free Meals for SFUSD Students, Why Are So Many CA Teachers Striking?
Q: What stands out to you about how many teacher unions are in conflict with their districts?
There is a coordinated effort among educators across California regarding their bargaining demands for better funding and conditions.
Resources for SFUSD Families, Relatives Struggle to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Q: What advice do you have for families with young kids who are trying to navigate this moment?
Barbara suggests reaching out to community organizations that provide after school care to access resources, especially for younger children, and highlights the availability of libraries and park programs.
Resources for SFUSD Families, Relatives Struggle to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Q: Why aren't these protections working here?
Claudia explains that the California laws are set to prevent immigration raids, and do not address situations where patients are already in custody when brought to hospitals.
Resources for SFUSD Families, Relatives Struggle to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Q: Can you tell us what their experience was like?
Claudia shares that after Julio was detained, his wife struggled for days to find him until he called from a hospital, having suffered a mini stroke, and explained he was shackled to the bed with ICE agents present.

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2. Adam Hokeshield
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