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The California Report Magazine

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California Foodways
Japanese Americans
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Destiny Muhammad
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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

Ultramarathoning Helped Him Train for Life After Prison

When Cesar Quijano was paroled from Ironwood State Prison in 2022, he'd spent most of his adult life behind bars. Quijano joined a reentry program near San Diego, but he still struggled to disr... more

This SF Renter Is Trying to Beat the AI-Fueled Housing Boom With an Analog Approach

Facing a rental market where even a shared apartment can cost thousands per month, San Francisco resident Harlow Srain has spent nine months cold-calling landlords a... more

The Speaker: A New Podcast on Nancy Pelosi's Unlikely Path to Power

Ahead of Nancy Pelosi's retirement, KQED's Scott Shafer traces her improbable 1987 rise in a new podcast The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power. The first episode r... more

Inside the San Francisco Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint

If Coltrane were still alive, he’d be celebrating his 100th birthday this month. In a story from our friends at KQED's Bay Curious podcast, Asal Ehsanipour visits the Saint John Coltrane... more

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Cesar Quijano
Former inmate, endurance athlete featured in the episode
Self, Amity participant
Episode: Ultramarathoning Helped Him Train for Life After Prison
Catherine Breed
Swimmer undertaking Swim California
Independent swimmer featured in the coast-to-coast story
Episode: Stories of Persistence: From Negotiating Rent to Swimming the CA Coast
Amu Wynn
Dancer from Native Hawaiian group at San Quentin
San Quentin prison arts program
Episode: Stories of Persistence: From Negotiating Rent to Swimming the CA Coast
Angel Rodriguez
Dancer from Aztec dance troupe at San Quentin
San Quentin prison arts program
Episode: Stories of Persistence: From Negotiating Rent to Swimming the CA Coast
Susan Valot
Reporter for Yosemite Facelift audio postcard
KQED/Reporter
Episode: Stories of Persistence: From Negotiating Rent to Swimming the CA Coast
Scott Shafer
Senior Politics Correspondent at KQED, former host of this show
KQED
Episode: The Speaker: A New Podcast on Nancy Pelosi's Unlikely Path to Power
Asal Ehsanipour
Reporter
KQED Bay Curious
Episode: The SF Church Where John Coltrane is a Saint; CA Gold Fever in 2026?
Carol Coronado
Subject of the case, inmate in Chowchilla
Central California Women's Facility
Episode: Encore: She Killed Her Children. Can We Forgive Her?
Angela Burling
Law professor; legal analyst on insanity defenses
Santa Clara University
Episode: Encore: She Killed Her Children. Can We Forgive Her?

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 150 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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    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 :)

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    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
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    J*Learner
    United States5 years ago

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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.

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#222
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#44
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#76
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#113
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#180
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#221
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Tourists Still Drawn to Route 66 ; Jackie the Eagle's Legacy; Teaching About Cesar Chavez Now
Q: How did the Moon Camp conservation effort unfold and why was it significant?
A grassroots fundraising surge, including major contributions from tech leaders, enabled conservationists to purchase the land near the eagle nest, preserving critical habitat and sparking a broader discussion about habitat protection in the face of development.
Tourists Still Drawn to Route 66 ; Jackie the Eagle's Legacy; Teaching About Cesar Chavez Now
Q: What is the ongoing impact of Route 66 in local communities today?
Local towns along Route 66 are actively promoting historic businesses and tying the road's legacy to modern tourism, while also acknowledging the limitations imposed by newer interstates and changing travel habits.
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.

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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. Cesar Quijano
2. Catherine Breed
3. Amu Wynn
4. Angel Rodriguez
5. Susan Valot
6. Scott Shafer
7. Asal Ehsanipour
8. Carol Coronado

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