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Tracking the Latest Chapter of Anti-Asian Racism in America Mar 27, 2020

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Asians and Asian-Americans are being harassed by people who think looking Chinese means you have the coronavirus. Three California organizations have created a tracker in order to document these incidences, and now they're receiving nearly 100 a day.
Guest: Professor Russel Jeung, Chair of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University

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‘The Rest of Our Season Got Canceled’ Mar 25, 2020

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Students may be taking online classes, but their extracurriculars have been canceled.

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The Bay Area Photojournalist Taking Portraits From a Distance Mar 23, 2020

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Jessica Christian wants to take photos of where the people are.

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Even Before the Coronavirus, Working Class People Were Barely Getting By Mar 20, 2020

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The new coronavirus is highlighting just how precarious life has been for many workers and contractors.

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When People Can’t Go to Their Houses of Worship Mar 18, 2020

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Religious communities are trying to stay connected while also staying safe from the coronavirus.

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Will Daly City’s Only Hospital Survive? Mar 16, 2020

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Seton Medical Center is in financial trouble. But closing the hospital could put many vulnerable people at risk.

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Don’t Panic: Your Questions Answered About the Coronavirus in the Bay Area Mar 13, 2020

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News about the coronavirus in the Bay Area is changing every day. Schools are closing, white collar workers are working from home and officials are trying to keep up. It can be overwhelming to know what to do and how to plan.
Our KQED colleagues have been working around the clock to bring us up-to-date information about the coronavirus, including our friends over at Bay Curious. They've answered some questions and concerns that listeners submitted, and today we're sharing that episode with you.
Get the latest coronavirus updates in the Bay Area here. And read more audience questions about COVID-19 here.

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Working From Home? Not an Option for Gig Workers Mar 11, 2020

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Lots of workers, including gig workers, can't work from home to stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

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The ‘Disease Detectives’ Tracing the Spread of the Coronavirus Mar 09, 2020

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Reported cases of the new coronavirus are increasing, and it's up to public health officials to try and figure out where those cases came from.

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The Bay’s Birthday Field Trip Mar 06, 2020

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To celebrate The Bay turning two, the team went on a little field trip.