Join me tonight on State of the Bay, when we’ll hear how two UC Berkeley professors with very different views on the Israel-Hamas war joined together to send a message condemning violence and advocating civil disagreement. Joining us to tell the story will be Professor Ron Hassner, a professor of political science and director of the Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies.
Then, what would you do with an extra $500 – $1,000 a month? 725 families in the Bay area received just that. Two generous, privately funded pilot programs in the Bay Area: Oakland Resilient Families and MOMentum in Marin spent the last 2 years running and studying Universal Basic Income here in the bay. Learn what they discovered with:
- Aly Bonde, Senior Director of public policy and finance at Oakland Thrives and coordinator of the guaranteed income pilot: Oakland Resilient families.
- Barbara Zarate, Director for Economic Opportunity at the Marin Community Foundation, where she oversees MOMentum, Marin’s Guaranteed Income Demonstration Project.
Finally, we’ll talk with Corey Rosen, host of the Moth story slam, about the art of story telling and how to tell your story at the Moth. You can listen to some of his stories on his website.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 6pm PT. What comments or questions do you have for our guests? Call 866-798-TALK to join the conversation!
On tonight’s State of the Bay, I’ll be interviewing Steve Berman, the “Bay Area Sports Guy,” now of The Athletic, to hear his insights. Was the 49ers’ shocking loss yesterday a fluke? Will the Warriors’ intriguing new roster work? And can the new WNBA team thrive here?
Then we’ll talk housing in the Bay Area. Governor Newsom recently signed a whopping 56 new housing bills. Cities are under pressure to build more, and fast. Will these new bills help? Joining us will be:
- Sarah Karlinsky of SPUR
- Ben Metcalf of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley
Finally, we’ll hear about a new exhibit on censorship called unBANNED, with Tamsin Smith, curator at Arion Press Gallery in the Presidio.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 6pm PT. What comments or questions do you have for our guests? Call 866-798-TALK to join the conversation!
It’s a double shot of me on KALW radio today, where I’ll be hosting Your Call at 10am PT and then State of the Bay at 6pm PT for our second edition of our climate special series.
First, on Your Call’s One Planet Series at 10am PT, we’ll discuss a joint investigation by The Washington Post and The Examination about how the food, beverage and dietary supplement industries are paying dozens of registered influencer dietitians to help sell products and deliver industry-friendly messages on social media platforms. Joining us will be:
- Sasha Chavkin, correspondent for The Examination
- Dr. Caitlin Gilbert, neuroscientist and Well+Being data reporter at The Washington Post
Then at 6pm PT on State of the Bay for our second climate special, you can hear my interview with with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about the state’s lawsuit against big oil for climate damages.
Then, many Bay Area cities have formally declared a climate emergency, but what does this mean, and what should it mean? We’ll discuss what tradeoffs and changes may be needed to address climate change in the Bay Area with:
And finally, we sit down with local educator, organizer, artist and activist, Khafre Jay to learn why he thinks the climate movement needs more Hip Hop.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 10am PT for Your Call and then again at 6pm PT for State of the Bay. What comments or questions do you have for our guests? Call 866-798-TALK to join the conversation!
I’ll be double-hosting radio programs today on KALW. First, will California’s iconic Joshua Tree vanish from its namesake national park by the end of this century? I’m guest hosting Your Call’s One Planet Series at 10am PT, and we’ll discuss how climate change and development pressures are endangering Joshua Trees and what the state is doing about it. Joining us will be:
- Brendan Cummings, conservation director of the Center for Biological Diversity and a Joshua tree resident
- Dr. Cameron Barrows, professor Emeritus and Research Ecologist at UC Riverside
Then later in the program we will talk about a campaign by Fossil Free Media targeting oil and gas companies for their role in fueling climate disasters. Jaime Henn will join us, the founder and director of Fossil Free Media, a nonprofit communications lab that supports the movement to break free from fossil fuels.
Then at 6pm PT I’m hosting State of the Bay. You’ll hear my interview with State Senator Scott Wiener, whose bill to decriminalize psychedelics, SB 58, just passed the State legislature last week and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. Will Governor Newsom sign it?
Then I’ll talk to Silicon Valley investor, activist, and tech executive Tom Kemp about his new book, Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy and Democracy.
Finally, you’ll hear from one of the San Francisco Dolphin Club members who recently swam across the English Channel, at the age of 75.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 10am PT for Your Call and then again at 6pm PT for State of the Bay. What comments or questions do you have for our guests? Call 866-798-TALK to join the conversation!
Tonight on KALW’s State of the Bay, we’ll hear an update on what to expect as San Francisco students head back to school from Jill Tucker, education reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle.
Then we’ll learn about the benefits of “awe walks” and the many ways to enjoy hiking in the Bay Area, including tips on how to get to the trails on public transit. Guests include UCSF’s Virginia Sturm, PhD, Tracy Salcedo and Evan Tschuy.
Finally, you’ll hear my interview with local author Erin Carlson about her new book, No Crying in Baseball, which details the making of the classic film, A League of Their Own.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 6pm PT. Call in at 866-798-TALK with comments or questions for our guests!
This morning at 10am PT, I’ll be joining KQED’s Forum to discuss how California can make our roads and pathways safer for bicyclists. Biking is a more climate-friendly and healthy way to get around, but sharing space on California’s roadways with vehicles is notoriously dangerous and sometimes deadly. What can be done to make biking safer and encourage more people to ride?
Joining me on the panel will be:
- Jared Sanchez, policy director, California Bicycle Coalition
- Darwin Moosavi, deputy secretary for environmental policy and housing coordination, California State Transportation Agency
- Anthony Molina, chair, Fresno County Bike Coalition
Stream live at 10am PT or tune in at 88.5 FM KQED in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Then at 6pm PT, I’ll be hosting State of the Bay on KALW, where we’ll start by interviewing State Senator Scott Wiener about his bill SB 58 to decriminalize psychedelics in California.
Then I’ll interview former Oakland Athletics vice president Andy Dolich, author of Goodbye, Oakland, about the future of the team and sports in Oakland, given the team owners’ apparent decision to relocate to Las Vegas. Can Oakland find a way to keep their last major sports franchise from leaving?
Finally, we’ll hear all about the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s new satire, Breakdown.
Tune in at 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live at 6pm PT. What comments or questions do you have for our guests? Call 866-798-TALK to join the conversation!
Tonight on State of the Bay, we’ll discuss the potential Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas with the “Bay Area Sports guy,” Steve Berman of The Athletic. He’ll also share his latest analysis of the Warriors/Kings playoff series, the state of the Giants, and more.
Plus, we’ll talk about a new report on preparing the Bay Area for rising sea levels, with an estimate that it will cost a staggering one hundred and ten billion dollars. We’ll dig into the feasibility of this. Guests will include:
- Dana Brechwald, Assistant Planning Director for Climate Adaptation at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, or, BCDC.
- Adrian Covert, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council, or BAC.
Finally, we’ll start our series “Have you met”…where we talk to Bay Area folks that we think you should know. So have you met Chris Chatmon? Find out why you should.
What would you like to ask our guests? Post a comment here, tweet us @StateofBay, send an email to stateofthebay@kalw.org or leave a voicemail at (415) 580-0718.
Tune in tonight at 6pm PT on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live. You can also call 866-798-TALK with questions during the show.
On tonight’s State of the Bay we’ll learn about new California laws designed to protect kids on social media. Our guest will be Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who will discuss new legislation on this issue.
Then we’ll cover the state of affairs for small businesses in San Francisco. Many of them have continued to face challenges even after the pandemic. Will new programs and policies help? Guests include Katy Tang, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Office of Small Business, and Daniel Herzstein, Director of Public Policy at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Finally, we’ll hear about the Ansel Adams exhibit currently showing at San Francisco’s de Young Museum.
What would you like to ask our guests? Post a comment here, tweet us @StateofBay, send an email to stateofthebay@kalw.org or leave a voicemail at (415) 580-0718.
Tune in tonight at 6pm PT on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live. You can also call 866-798-TALK with questions during the show.
Join us tonight for State of the Bay’s inaugural “climate special.” We’ll hear about new and proposed climate legislation in California, discuss Bay Area cleantech startups and enjoy climate comedy.
First, we’ll talk with State Senator Josh Becker, representing the residents of California’s 13th Senate District, about climate legislation in California.
Then we’ll hear how Bay Area companies are innovating to create a cleaner, greener future for our state and beyond, even as some tech companies are choosing to move away from this region. Joining us will be Lora Kolodny, tech and climate reporter for CNBC, and Abe Yokell, managing partner and co-founder of Congruent Ventures.
And finally, we’ll laugh along with comedians Brad Einstein and Kyle Niemer, members of the inaugural climate comedy cohort created by Generation180 and the Center for Media & Social Impact. They’re goal is to inject humor into the climate change conversation.
What would you like to ask our guests? Post a comment here, tweet us @StateofBay, send an email to stateofthebay@kalw.org or leave a voicemail at (415) 580-0718.
Tune in tonight at 6pm PT on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area or stream live. You can also call 866-798-TALK with questions during the show.
