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The California Report Magazine

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California
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San Francisco
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Climate Change
Homelessness
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Transgender Youth
California Foodways
Japanese Americans
Los Angeles
Destiny Muhammad
Derrick Skye
Trump Administration
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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

In 2022, former correctional officer Gregory Rodriguez was charged with sexually assaulting thirteen women in the Central California Women’s Facility near Chowchilla. His arrest sparked a renewed wave of abuse complaints within the prison. Then one m... more

History, Dancers and...Ghosts? North Beach's Condor Club

A former bartender at San Francisco’s Condor Club, the first topless bar in America, says the place is haunted. She describes a bottle of Hennessy that wouldn’t stay put, footsteps on empty st... more

Election Roundup: Gas Prices, Latino Vote, and the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'

With Election Day around the corner, sky-high gas prices are influencing some of California’s most competitive congressional races, from San Diego County to the Cent... more

What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?

Before Apple Watches and Oura rings, self-tracking was a hobby for tinkerers. In 2008, WIRED journalists Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly invited about 20 of them to a meetup in Pacifica. It grew into the Quan... more

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Guy Marzorati
KQED politics correspondent
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Episode: LAN Parties Make a Comeback; What's the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
Marisa Lagos
Co-host of KQED's Political Breakdown podcast
KQED
Episode: LAN Parties Make a Comeback; What's the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
Gary Wolf
Journalist and co-founder of the Quantified Self movement
WIRED
Episode: What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Morgan Sung
Host of KQED's Close All Tabs podcast
KQED
Episode: What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Debra Lupton
Australian sociologist who studies health tracking
Episode: What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Rajiv Mehta
Engineer and businessman who attended the first Quantified Self meetup
Episode: What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Bob Troia
Early Quantified Self participant and self-tracking blogger
Episode: What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Meg McAdam
Leader of the Human and Pet Initiative (HAPI)
HAPI (Human and Pet Initiative)
Episode: Showing Up: Street Pets, Stranded Whales and a Scream at the Sea
Alastair Boone
Reporter who joined mobile vets; covers homelessness
KALW; Street Spirit (East Bay)
Episode: Showing Up: Street Pets, Stranded Whales and a Scream at the Sea

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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 :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcAlexander7
    United States4 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.

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    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

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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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What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Q: What is it about yourself you want to learn?
Gary Wolf advises identifying a personal question first, then designing and refining a way to investigate it, rather than beginning with a tracking device or its data.
What Happened to the Quantified Self Movement?
Q: Are we any healthier or happier? Have we all finally achieved self-understanding? And what, if anything, have we lost?
The story finds that tracking can encourage healthier habits and help people understand symptoms, but can also become burdensome or intensify sleep anxiety. Gary Wolf argues that automated data cannot replace the active reflection involved in learning about oneself.
LAN Parties Make a Comeback; What's the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
Q: Marisa, you have interviewed both candidates. They're floating some interesting ideas about making sure people have access to coverage, right?
Marisa Lagos contrasts Jane Kim's proposed state-administered home insurance pool with Ben Allen's plan to expand and standardize incentives for fire-safe homes and communities.
LAN Parties Make a Comeback; What's the 'Most Important Statewide Race?'
Q: So you have been reporting about how gas prices are influencing voters. What are you hearing?
Guy Marzorati says high gas prices are especially salient in competitive inland districts where people drive extensively. Democrats are connecting prices to national events, while Republicans and some voters blame California's taxes and environmental policies.
Showing Up: Street Pets, Stranded Whales and a Scream at the Sea
Q: What drives Meg McAdam to do this work every day?
Her commitment comes from a belief that caring for animals on the street helps the people who care for them, building trust and opening doors to shelter and services.

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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. Guy Marzorati
2. Marisa Lagos
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4. Morgan Sung
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6. Rajiv Mehta
7. Bob Troia
8. Meg McAdam

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