
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1239 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, we discuss a new report that found traffic delays could double if voters reject two public transit-related ballot measures. We also discuss a pilot program that builds solar panels over irrigation ca... more
Nancy Pelosi is many things: Trailblazer. Lightning rod. First woman Speaker of the House. Mom of five. To some, she’s an out-of-touch elitist, to others, a champion for democracy. In The Speaker, a new limited-run podcast from KQED, political report... more
The Trump administration has ramped up immigration arrests at airports in recent months, including at San Francisco International Airport.
According to reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle, Customs and Border Protection has also been holding imm... more
Why does gun violence happen? Arms Down, a program inside the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly San Quentin State Prison, asks the people behind the gun. It’s a revolutionary program that treats firearm addiction like an alcohol addiction, ... more
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Great show; helps me stay informed. Support public radio, everyone!
If you’re going to look at Fox News and write it off because ‘it’s so blatantly partisan’ or ‘it’s nothing but a propaganda channel’, can you really come back and listen to this? This is identity politics for the left - it’s not a news source. If you have a differing opinion, you’re not welcome. I personally despise Fox News, and this has similar vibes that there’s one opinion, and that is the only opinion.
This podcast is a great way to start the day, and I appreciate the deep local news coverage. Thank you, KQED!
“All the news, to keep you rooted.” Erica Cruz Guevara and company offer great local, Bay Area journalism. From the North Bay to the South, from the Town to the City, I hear stories that are trending like Oakland’s homeless or the recent South Bay ballot measure for a no-caste vote. But more often I hear journalism from the fringe, like environmental impacts at Richmond’s refinery, or LGBTQ+ issues. The journalism is imbued with local analysis from both sides of the fence, and eye toward equity ... more
As expected from San Francisco it’s chuck full of liberal, leftist crap.
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A Bay Area focused news and analysis program that centers local issues through in-depth reporting, contextual storytelling, and conversations with journalists, community organizers, and regional experts. Recent episodes highlight immigration policy in the Bay Area, waste management at major events, street crisis response and public safety, and the intersection of technology, labor, and culture. The show frequently features on‑the‑ground reporting, archival context, and voices from diverse Bay Area communities, with a strong emphasis on equity and local impact. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want nuanced, place‑based coverage and insights from seasoned regional journalists and practitioners.
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