
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 | 1115 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at Bay Curious about a secret biological weapons test — in San Francisco. 75 years ago, the U.S. military sprayed bacteria over the city. The test team thought it was harmless, but several people got si... more
On Wednesday, executives from a group called the Esmeralda Land Company will present their plans to officials in Cloverdale, a small city of roughly 9,000 residents in northern Sonoma County.
The project, titled Esmeralda, is led by Devon Zuegel, a ... more
California voters overwhelmingly approved Prop. 50, which will redraw our Congressional maps in an effort to push back against President Donald Trump. In Santa Clara County, voters also passed a sales tax measure to partially make up for federal fund... more
The ongoing federal government shutdown has reduced and delayed SNAP benefits this month. As a result, food banks in the Bay Area are bracing for an even greater surge in demand. We join Heather Pierini, the executive director of Food Is Free Bay Ar... more
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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.
I’ve been listening for years and I notice a change in the narrative. Lately, this podcast has become too liberal. It’s very bias and only states information from the left point of view.
I’m not happy that it’s pro-BLM even though the BLM “nonprofit” has proven to be a scam.
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Focused on delivering in-depth local news coverage, this podcast highlights critical issues and stories affecting the Bay Area through the insights of local journalists and community members. Topics range from environmental challenges and public transportation improvements to cultural discussions about the diverse communities within the region. The podcast notably emphasizes stories that address social equity and justice, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in the impacts of current events on everyday lives and local culture. With its unique approach to storytelling that blends personal narratives with broader societal themes, it offers an engaging way to stay informed about the region's dynamics.
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Recent guests on The Bay include:
1. Devon Zuegel
2. Heather Pierini
3. Gavin Newsom
4. Guy Marzerotti
5. Emiko Rivera
6. Daisy Nguyen
7. Lisa Zarodny
8. Zeyi Yang
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