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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.

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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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Carlos Cabrera Lomeli
KQED community reporter
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Episode: Desperate Tenants in SF Face Scams, Substandard Rentals
Ora Prochnovic
Director of Litigation at the San Francisco Eviction Defense Collaborative
San Francisco Eviction Defense Collaborative
Episode: Desperate Tenants in SF Face Scams, Substandard Rentals
Heather Knight
San Francisco Bureau Chief, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: As AI Booms, Daniel Lurie Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ in San Francisco
Sarah Hotchkiss
Senior Arts and Culture Editor at KQED
KQED
Episode: SF’s Toppled Statues Give Rise to New Monuments
Kate Nuttall
Resident family featured in the report
American Canyon, California
Episode: The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay
Matt Quisenberry
Partner of Kate Nuttall
American Canyon, California
Episode: The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay
Logan Truman
Resident featured in the story
Lives in Inner Sunset, San Francisco
Episode: The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay
Adhiti Bandlamudi
Housing reporter for KQED
KQED
Episode: The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay
Aparna Simmons
Resident interviewed about walkability and housing trade-offs
American Canyon / Vallejo area
Episode: The Price of Raising Kids in the Bay

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Ericka Cruz Guevarra
Host of The Bay
Alan Montesilio
Senior Editor and co-host

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 559 ratings
  • Public Radio Rocks!

    Great show; helps me stay informed. Support public radio, everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devon, KingdomAnimaliaPodcasts
    United States6 months ago
  • No different from Fox News

    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.

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    5Jesse
    United States2 years ago
  • The perfect morning podcast!

    This podcast is a great way to start the day, and I appreciate the deep local news coverage. Thank you, KQED!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeedeeB.
    United States3 years ago
  • Conscientious Jouranlism

    “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

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    PaulSpitz
    United States3 years ago
  • Leftist Propaganda

    As expected from San Francisco it’s chuck full of liberal, leftist crap.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TriRamses
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise in-depth, local coverage and storytelling that keeps them connected to the Bay Area.

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SF’s Toppled Statues Give Rise to New Monuments
Q: What is the scope of the city's audit and what has changed in how the city views its monuments since the topplings?
The city formed a Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee to audit what exists, who paid for it, and how history has changed; they found a bias toward male artists and permanent monuments, prompting a shift toward broader storytelling and more inclusive, temporary works.
SF’s Toppled Statues Give Rise to New Monuments
Q: So monuments in particular were a source of anger and focus for people here in the Bay Area back in 2020?
Yes. The protests targeted symbols of violent and oppressive histories, with the Christopher Columbus statue in Coit Tower cited as a flashpoint, leading to removals and a broader reckoning about what public art should commemorate.
As AI Booms, Daniel Lurie Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ in San Francisco
Q: What does the rent emergency declaration actually mean in practical terms?
It's largely a symbolic move meant to draw attention, signal urgency to city leaders, and potentially accelerate consideration of existing tenant protections and zoning changes.
How One Teacher is Reckoning With Cesar Chavez’s Legacy in the Classroom
Q: How do students react to the news about Chavez, and how do you support them through it?
Students ask honest, sometimes painful questions; I validate their feelings, provide space for rest, and guide them through dialogue that centers their experiences and critical analysis rather than defensiveness.
How One Teacher is Reckoning With Cesar Chavez’s Legacy in the Classroom
Q: What changes do you think are necessary in the curriculum to better address harm and accountability?
Curriculum should include explicit discussions of harm, consent, and the role of women in movements, along with ongoing opportunities for students to shape the curriculum and reflect on how heroes are presented within a broader movement.

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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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1. Bay Curious
2. KQED's The California Report
3. Political Breakdown
4. East Bay Yesterday
5. KQED's Forum

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1. Carlos Cabrera Lomeli
2. Ora Prochnovic
3. Heather Knight
4. Sarah Hotchkiss
5. Kate Nuttall
6. Matt Quisenberry
7. Logan Truman
8. Adhiti Bandlamudi

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