Beste Kqed podcasts (2024)

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More Than a Year After Shooting, Half Moon Bay is Making Progress on Farmworker Housing

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In this episode of The Bay, we learn about Half Moon Bay's efforts to build farmworker housing after last year's mass shooting revealed substandard living conditions.Door Ericka Cruz Guevarra

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A Bay Area Lawmaker Pushes to Expand Access to Methadone

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A new proposal would increase flexibility and accessibility to methadone. Assemblymember Matt Haney thinks this will address the state's opioid crisis.Door Lesley McClurg

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Woodshop Business Provides Sense Of Community For Both Novices And Experienced Woodworkers 10:24

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LA Woodshop is a woodworking school and maker space in Los Angeles. It offers classes, bench space, custom furniture, and an events space, for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to crack down on cities that don’t make progress towards reducing homelessnes…

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Taylor Kaster: My Jewish Identity 3:57

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A shared value with a role model helped Taylor Kaster change her perspective on her culture.Door KQED

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Meet the OC State Senator Guiding California’s AI Regulations

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State Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is a retired Army colonel, a former federal prosecutor and he once served as a deputy drug czar under President Bill Clinton. He’s known for his pragmatism, his ability to reach across the aisle and now, in his position of senate judiciary committee chair, as a gatekeeper of artificial … Continue reading Meet the…

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First Trump Criminal Trial Underway in New York 55:44

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Opening arguments could take place as soon as next week in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, where he stands accused of covering up hush money payments he made to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. The trial, which is expected to last for more than a month, is one of four criminal prosecutions the former president faces. Delay has beset som…

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The Beauty in Finding ‘Other People’s Words’ in Your Own 55:48

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About ten years ago, two of journalist Lissa Soep’s closest friends died around the same time. In her grieving, she found consolation in the philosophy of a 20th century Russian literary theorist, Mikhail Bakhtin, and his theory of “double voicing” – the idea that our speech is “filled to overflowing with other people’s words”. Her friends had not …

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Despite Progress, Black Californians Still Face Major Challenges In Closing Equality Gap 10:35

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There's a new study out that takes a demographic and socioeconomic snapshot of African-Americans in the Golden State. It's called the state of Black California. Despite gains in the quality of life for Black Californians over a 20-year period, the study found that racial inequality continues to persist compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Gu…

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Despite Progress, Black Californians Still Face Major Challenges In Closing Equality Gap

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Study Looks At Quality Of Life Improvements, Challenges Facing Black Californians There’s a new study out that takes a demographic and socioeconomic snapshot of African-Americans in the Golden State. It’s called the state of Black California. Despite gains in the quality of life for Black Californians over a 20-year period, the study found that rac…

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Stunning Archival Photos of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire

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On the anniversary of San Francisco’s 1906 Earthquake and Fire, African Americans who lived through the catastrophe share their experiences.Door Katrina Schwartz

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Evan Sagerman: Swords 3:57

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With age comes an acceptance that bodies are not as resilient as they once were. But that doesn't have to stop you--take it from Evan Sagerman.Door KQED

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Ready or Not, Autonomous Vehicles Are Here. Lawmakers Try To Keep Up

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Driverless cars and trucks are expanding their reach, despite pushback from critics – including organized labor, regulators and some local governments. Scott and Marisa spoke with KQED transportation editor Dan Brekke about several bills that aim to regulate the autonomous vehicle industry. Plus, the impact on commuters after this week’s pro-Palest…

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What the 99 Cents Only Stores Closure Means to Californians 55:40

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Dollar stores – the bargain chains prevalent in rural areas that sell miscellaneous merchandise at steeply discounted prices – have been blamed for contributing to food deserts and pushing out smaller mom and pop grocers. But the 99 Cents Only chain stood for something different to its fans, according to LA Times reporter Andrea Chang, who says tha…

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Bay Area Diaspora Closely Watching India’s Upcoming Election 55:45

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India’s general election will begin on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third straight term in power. The election is set to be the biggest in history, with nearly a billion Indians eligible to cast ballots. Modi remains popular in India but has been criticized for his human rights record and attacks on the media and judiciary. We’ll…

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Jail Deaths Prompt Calls To Separate Coroner And Sheriff’s Departments In Riverside County

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With Increase In In-Custody Deaths, Calls Grow For Sheriff To Separate From Coroner’s Job In most California counties, the sheriff also oversees the coroner’s office. But in Riverside County, families whose loved ones have died in local jails say that’s a conflict of interest — and they want to change the system. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR Mome…

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Jail Deaths Prompt Calls To Separate Coroner And Sheriff's Departments In Riverside County 10:42

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In most California counties, the sheriff also oversees the coroner’s office. But in Riverside County, families whose loved ones have died in local jails say that's a conflict of interest — and they want to change the system. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR This week, US Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler announced legislation to create a new …

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Infamous Women’s Prison Plagued by Sex Abuse Closes

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that it will shut down Federal Correctional Institution Dublin — or FCI Dublin — the infamous federal women’s prison in Dublin plagued by sexual assault allegations, sending shockwaves through the prison.Door Ericka Cruz Guevarra

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Rohan Vijendran: A Dance With the Unpredictable 4:00

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It's hard enough finding your footing as a teen. Rohan Vijendran tells us about an additional challenge he had to learn to dance with.Door KQED

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Veteran Organizer of Women Voters on How Abortion Is Scrambling the 2024 Election

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Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion access up to the states, extreme legal decisions and abortion restrictions from Florida to Arizona have mobilized women and supporters of abortion access. Heidi Sieck, co-founder of #VOTEPROCHOICE, joins Scott and Marisa to discuss the changed political landscape and how it’s im…

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are u addicted to ur phone 55:45

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New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill last year found that each day she was picking up her iPhone more than 100 times and looking at it for an average of five hours — roughly “the equivalent of January, February and half of March,” she writes. Even though that discovery filled her with “queasy regret,” she couldn’t nix the habit. So she decided…

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José Vadi’s “Chipped” Looks at Life from a Skateboarder’s Lens 55:49

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A chipped skateboard — one where a piece has come off the nose or tail — is the symbol of a boarder who is dedicated to their deck, held together by nothing but grip tape. It’s also a metaphor for lessons learned, observes José Vadi in his new memoir, “Chipped.” “No matter the age, being a skateboarder lends itself to caustic stares from passersby,…

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How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus

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Cost For Abortion Pill Not Consistent At California Universities California requires student health centers at public universities to offer the abortion pill. But how much students pay for the medication differs dramatically campus by campus, from nothing to several hundred dollars. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, LAist Democrats In Sacramento Push For A…

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How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus 10:37

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California requires student health centers at public universities to offer the abortion pill. But how much students pay for the medication differs dramatically campus by campus, from nothing to several hundred dollars. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, LAist Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to put a $10 billion affordable housing bond on California’s…

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Marilyn Englander: Charity 3:55

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It feels good to help, but Marilyn Englander wanted to remind herself of the true spirit of charity.Door KQED

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‘The Notorious PhD’ on How Hip Hop Made America 55:44

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To USC professor Todd Boyd, hip hop has so permeated American life that what was once a musical subculture now informs entertainment, fashion, sports and politics. In his recent book, “Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made The World,” Professor Boyd – also known as the Notorious PhD – traces the genre over the last 50 years from its humble beginnings i…

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San Francisco Voters Face a Crowded and Contentious Mayor’s Race 55:47

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This November San Francisco voters will get to decide whether to give London Breed another four years as mayor. Polls show voters are dissatisfied with how Breed has handled crime and homelessness, and her political weakness has invited several strong challengers into the race, from the political left, right and middle. Board of Supervisors’ Presid…

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Despite Law In Place, Suspensions Still Common At State-Funded Early Education Programs 10:47

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Suspending or expelling children from preschool for challenging behavior is surprisingly common. And it happens way more often to Black children, boys, and kids with learning differences than others. A California law restricts the practice at state-funded early education programs, but implementing the law has been hard because of long-lasting impac…

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Adam Scheer: An Extrovert in a Small Family 3:51

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Just because a family is small, doesn't mean it's lacking. Adam Scheer brings us this Perspective.Door KQED

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Who Is Responsible For One of the Largest Internet Hacks Ever? 55:46

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Microsoft developer Andres Freund inadvertently discovered one of the largest internet hacks in history while conducting routine maintenance on his computer. Noticing his computer was a bit slow, he discovered a ‘backdoor’ that could have potentially given the hackers access to millions of computers and servers used by banks, hospitals and governme…

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