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The California Report Magazine

KQED
California
Eaton Fire
KQED
Altadena
Climate Change
Homelessness
San Francisco
Resilience
World War II
Mental Health
Wildfires
Transgender Youth
California Foodways
Japanese Americans
Los Angeles
Destiny Muhammad
Derrick Skye
Trump Administration
Music
Reena Esmail

Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and meet the people who make California unique. The in-depth storytelling podcast from the California Report.

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Latest Episodes

Mendocino’s Tribes, Farmers, Environmentalists Agree: Take Down Eel River’s Dams

For over a century, dams have blocked the Eel River’s natural flow of water in Northern California. Now, tribes, environmentalists and utility companies have come up wi... more

What does it mean to live, work, and make decisions in a rapidly automated world?

Life, Automated explores this urgent question. It's a new podcast distributed by KQED and made by our partners at the Ryan Institute for Complexity at Northwestern Uni... more

San Francisco Airport’s Fear of Flying Clinic Welcomes Nervous Passengers Aboard

If your stomach drops at the thought of getting on an airplane, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans share a fear of flying. Some psychologists say the way through i... more

Outside Sacramento, California's Largest Urban Bat Colony Takes Flight

Thousands of drivers cross a bridge to Sacramento every day, with no idea what lurks beneath them: a quarter-million Mexican free-tailed bats. Each summer at sunset, they burst o... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Anderson
Reporter covering Northern California tribes and the Eel River story
KQED
Episode: Eel River Dam Removals; Altadena's Backyard Punk Shows; Visiting Pinnacles
Nicole Whipple
Member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, cultural expert on the Eel River
Round Valley Indian Tribes
Episode: Eel River Dam Removals; Altadena's Backyard Punk Shows; Visiting Pinnacles
Jess Love
Science writer and senior director at the Ryan Institute on Complexity
Ryan Institute on Complexity (Northwestern)
Episode: Introducing Life, Automated
Asal Ehsanipour
Reporter for Bay Curious who investigated the Beloys' story
KQED Bay Curious
Episode: Thrift Store Find Leads Reveals Musical Love Story; Cooking Class Creating Connectons for Hmong Youth
Vijay Gupta
Violinist, founder of Street Symphony
Street Symphony / LA Phil
Episode: Renowned Musician Finds Purpose on Skid Row; Silicon Valley's Forgotten Flower Farms
Eumari King Perez
Recent high school graduate from Antioch, participant in Podcasting Democracy
KQED Education
Episode: Students 'Podcasting Democracy'; Rock Opera Celebrates Pasadena
Rachel Roberson
Educator and writer who helped write the curriculum for teachers
KQED Education
Episode: Students 'Podcasting Democracy'; Rock Opera Celebrates Pasadena
Steven Cuevas
Reporter for The California Report Magazine
KQED
Episode: Students 'Podcasting Democracy'; Rock Opera Celebrates Pasadena
Andrew Lopez
Reporter for KQED? (as per transcript context)
KQED
Episode: Students 'Podcasting Democracy'; Rock Opera Celebrates Pasadena

Hosts

Susie Roccio
Host of The California Report Magazine
Sasha Coca
Host of The California Report Magazine (multiple spellings observed)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • Love learning about CA but reporters intentionally willfully ignorant

    Update: came back 2yrs later to try it again. Episode about Russell city/German reparations talking about minority Russell City residents receiving $2250 for the land 1965. Then the reporter comes in and compared it to today’s price. My grandparents bought a home in 1957 for $13,000 in Los Altos hills. Family sold years ago buts it’s now worth $6 million. The ethical reporter thing to do is compare the price to similar properties in the region at the time. But no. They have to be intentionally d... more

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    jen98a
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love learning about CA but reporters intentionally willfully ignorant

    I love learning about California since I live here, but it’s very frustrating to listen to these reporters with purported “in depth” reporting purposely neglect certain aspects of episodes. I just listened to a show on how the native peoples land was stolen and they’re slowly buying it back. The very next episode played on how black Americans settled Allensworth. In neither episode did they mention that even these black Americans were on stolen land. Why purposely ignore this fact? One needs to ... more

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    2
    jen98a
    United States3 years ago
  • Loved the Mixed! Series

    Wonderful and beautiful job done on the Mixed race series. I loved every episode and am so glad how y’all approached this topic :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent reporting on JanPro episode

    This is a weekend favorite of mine; I always look forward to the newest episode and love how diverse they are with their topics and highlighting various California regions. And specifically, great work on the JanPro episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States5 years ago
  • Mixed race episode was spot on

    I’m a new listener and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion with Kip Fulbeck on mixed race identity. Being mixed race myself, I identified with the discussion of the hosts and guests. I look forward to the next episodes teased and hope one of them includes a spotlight on UCSB’s class mentioned in this episode. I took the class in the 90s and it was phenomenal. Great podcast and I enjoyed the content and pace from the hosts in this 11/5/21 episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J*Learner
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful, California-centric storytelling with deep reporter context.
A mix of personal narratives and public-interest journalism; strong local focus.
Well-produced, human-centered reporting that covers underrepresented communities.
High-quality, varied topics but some listeners desire more critical balance and deeper scrutiny on controversial issues.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#247
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#114
France/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#232
Finland/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#242
Taiwan/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#248
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The California Governor’s Race; Providing Care in a Rural Maternity Desert
Q: How would you describe the current governor's race dynamics in California's open-primary system?
Analysts describe it as a wide-open field with multiple candidates across parties, where no single candidate has secured a strong polling lead yet, making endorsements and coalition-building unusually influential.
Once a Last Stop for the City’s Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support
Q: What is the expected impact of expanding outreach efforts at SFO?
Having outreach workers full-time could significantly improve the chances of encountering unhoused people and building trust, which is crucial for providing them with help.
Once a Last Stop for the City’s Homeless, SFO Ramps Up Outreach and Support
Q: What is the focus of your reporting on homelessness at the airport?
I wanted to explore the phenomenon of unhoused individuals seeking refuge at SFO, which is not an area I had previously noticed while traveling.
Chef Chu’s, the Family-Owned Chinese Restaurant that Grew Up With Silicon Valley
Q: What's going to happen in the future with the restaurant?
Larry expresses confidence that Chef Chu's will continue for future generations, ensuring its legacy remains in the community.
Chef Chu’s, the Family-Owned Chinese Restaurant that Grew Up With Silicon Valley
Q: How do you choose your stories?
Lisa focuses on stories that resonate with locals while being surprising to those outside the area, showcasing California's rich food culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The California Report Magazine

What is The California Report Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently covers California-focused culture, history, civics, and social issues through immersive storytelling and archival reporting. Episodes thread personal narratives with broader context—from immigrant family histories and LGBTQ rights to education, governance, and community resilience—often blending arts, journalism, and public-interest investigations. A standout trait is its ability to pair intimate human moments with structural storytelling, offering listeners both emotional connection and substantive insight into California life and policy. The show frequently highlights underrepresented communities, local histories, and Civic engagement, making it a strong fit for listeners who value nuanced regional storytelling a... more

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1. Sam Anderson
2. Nicole Whipple
3. Jess Love
4. Asal Ehsanipour
5. Vijay Gupta
6. Eumari King Perez
7. Rachel Roberson
8. Steven Cuevas

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