State of the Bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Latest CA Primary Election Results / Dr. Christopher Choukalas on 'Even the Darkest Night' / 'Becoming A Man' Jun 16, 2026

State of the Bay breaks down the latest results from California’s June primary election, explores paternal postnatal depression, and talks with the creators of the play Becoming a Man about identity, love, and transformation.

Universal Primary Care? / Theo Baker on Stanford / Berkeley Filmmaker's Latest Jun 16, 2026

A UCSF doctor's bold plan for universal primary care in CA; Theo Baker on his memoir about Stanford; Berkeley filmmaker Sara Dosa's "Time and Water."

'Super' El Niño? / Great California Road Trips / Rain Gardens at Home May 20, 2026

State of the Bay explores what a potential “super” El Niño could mean for the Bay Area, takes a road trip across the California with travel experts, and learns how to create a rain garden at home.

CA Governor's Race/AI Chatbots' Role in Mass Shootings/Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures May 11, 2026

State of the Bay digs into the California Governor's race, examines AI chatbots' role in mass shootings, then tours the Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures.

AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong May 04, 2026

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."

AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong May 04, 2026

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."

Sup. Stephen Sherrill / A MoAD Emerging Artist Apr 29, 2026

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill makes his case to keep his job as D2 supervisor. Meet MoAD newest Emerging Artist Jasmine Ross along with director Key Jo Lee.

Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival Apr 20, 2026

State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival Apr 20, 2026

State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Presidio Trust Firings / D2 Candidate Lori Brooke / Rolling Stone Mag's Founding Apr 13, 2026

A discussion on President Trump's Presidio Trust board firings, D2 Candidate Lori Brooke on why SHE will be better than Stephen Sherrill, the SF founding of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed Apr 06, 2026

State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.

Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed Apr 06, 2026

State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.

Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots? / Marie Hurabiell's Congressional Bid / 'Creatively Shaded' on Bay Area Black Theater Mar 30, 2026

State of the Bay examines a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted, continues our series on the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi with candidate Marie Hurabiell, and hears from the artists behind the podcast "Creatively Shaded."

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