State of the Bay

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**State of the Bay**

We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California and beyond. We bring you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Transit Taxes on the November Ballot / Black Art Week Sep 29, 2026

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We hear arguments for and against Proposition RTM and Proposition H and get a preview of Black Art Week

New CA Online Child Safety Laws / Flock Camera Controversy / San Francisco Lowrider Council Sep 18, 2026

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State of the Bay examines California's new online child safety laws, digs into the controversy surrounding automated license plate readers, and learns about the civil rights fight that saved Mission lowrider culture.

Plug and Play Solar/Ready or Not, Humanoid Robots are Coming/Quad Quad Dipsea Runner Sam Smart Sep 14, 2026

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State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.

The Rise of Christian Nationalism / Valkyries Update / "Under Story" Aug 26, 2026

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Representative Jared Huffman on his new book "No Prophets;" Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Valkyries' improbable season; and Chloe Benjamin's new novel "Under Story."

Preparing for Extreme Heat / Should SF Create a Public Bank? / SF Boom & Bust Aug 12, 2026

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State of the Bay explores the risks of extreme heat and how our city can prepare, delves into the debate over whether San Francisco should establish a public bank and hears about SF's boom and bust history.

CA Wildfire Update / 'The Man Will Burn' Filmmakers on Burning Man at 40 / Dancer Khala Brannigan's 'Maura' Aug 12, 2026

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State of the Bay gets an update on California's wildfire season with CalMatters' Rachel Becker, talks with the filmmakers of HBO's new documentary "The Man Will Burn," and learns about dancer Khala Brannigan's new solo work on grief and memory.

Is California's Budget Growth Defensible? / Jude Berman's Latest Book Jul 27, 2026

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A panel discussion on the rapid growth of California's budget. Jude Berman on her new book of short stories, Shot.

New AI Tool for Workers' Rights/Housing vs Local Control/Dog Surfing Championships Jul 18, 2026

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State of the Bay sits down with Gretchen Carlson to learn about a new AI tool, explores whether California's new housing laws override local control, and visits the dog surfing world championships.

California State Parks / Should the UCs Bring Back Standardized Testing? / Vanessa Hua's "Coyoteland" Jun 30, 2026

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A look at California's amazing state parks and how to visit them for free; a conversation about whether the UCs should bring back standardized testing; and a conversation with Vanessa Hua about her new novel "Coyoteland."

World Cup Fever? / SFUSD Scrutiny / Lurie’s Budget / Printmaker Courtney Sennish Jun 16, 2026

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Three Bay Area reporters on World Cup excitement, federal scrutiny of SFUSD and Mayor Daniel Lurie's latest budget proposal. Plus a conversation with printmaker Courtney Sennish.

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