Christine Blasey Ford’s and Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony riveted Americans to their screens on Thursday. People gathered in Oakland, Palo Alto, San Francisco and elsewhere to watch the historic Supreme Court nomination hearing. Some of whom were so compelled by what they heard and saw that they told their own stories of sexual assault at protests and rallies ... Show More
Apr 29
Oakland Makes It Easier to Sweep Encampments, California Billionaire Tax, and SF Library Weddings
In this month’s edition of The Bay’s news roundup, Ericka, Alan, and KQED outdoors reporter Sarah Wright discuss Oakland’s new policy that will make it easier to sweep homeless encampments and RVs. Plus, a measure to tax the wealth of California’s billionaires seems headed for th ... Show More
22m 49s
Apr 27
Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear power has always been hotly debated. 9% of California’s power comes from the last operating nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, in San Luis Obispo County. But after initial plans to close it by 2025, an about-face by Gov. Gavin Newsom led the state to extend its operation ... Show More
22m 46s
Jan 2023
Still no Speaker, Idaho murders evidence, voters on Capitol chaos
Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being m ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2021
Welcome To The Recall California
California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a recall election, which could result in getting replaced by a right-wing candidate even if he defeats them by a landslide in vote totals. We spoke with Dan Pfeiffer, a co-host of Pod Save America, about the state of the election, and wh ... Show More
19m 47s
Jun 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction
Breaking: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has vacated Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and judgement of sentence. He could be released from prison today.
Plus, the Manhattan District Attorney's office is cranking up the heat on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes -- ... Show More
38m 50s
Nov 2022
Paul Pelosi suspect charged with attempting to kidnap House speaker and attempted murder
The man alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault, attempted murder and attempted kidnapping, following last week’s break-in at the couple’s San Francisco home, the US attorney’s office ... Show More
42m 47s
Feb 2023
Mark Meadows subpoenaed, toxic train anger, trouble in the skies
CNN exclusive: Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who was in the room for most of the key events on January 6, has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating the former president’s alleged involvement in the insurrection. Plus, railroad officials ba ... Show More
1h 20m