State of the Bay
KALW
CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.Welcome to the new STATE OF THE BAY!
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Networks:
KALW
Description:
CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.Welcome to the new STATE OF THE BAY!
Twitter:
@cityvisionsKALW
Language:
English
Contact:
415-377-6429
Email:
kalw@kalw.org
Episodes
What You Need to Know Before Voting / Managing Election Anxiety / 'The Food Forward Garden'
11/5/2024
State of the Bay shares last-minute voting tips to ensure your ballot counts, talks with experts on how to manage election stress, and interviews the author of a guide on creating a stylish edible garden at home.
Duration:00:54:09
Local Sports Update / CA Proposition 4 / SF International Hip Hop Dance Fest
10/29/2024
State of the Bay gives you on update on our favorite local sports teams. And we dig into Prop 4, the $10 Billion Bond for Climate Change. Plus, we hear about the upcoming SF International Hip Hop Dance Fest.
Duration:00:55:44
Sonoma's Controversial Measure J / Restoring Our Atmosphere with Stanford's Rob Jackson / Elon Musk and Twitter's Transformation
10/8/2024
We explore the implications of Sonoma County's Measure J on local farmers, residents, and the environment. We'll also hear from Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson about his new book "Into the Clear Blue Sky: The Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere." Finally, we'll learn about the impact of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover with authors and New York Times reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac.
Duration:00:55:20
SFUSD Struggles / California's Housing Affordability Crisis / Naturalist & Writer Obi Kaufmann
9/30/2024
State of the Bay unpacks the recent chaos at the San Francisco Unified School District, delves into the Bay Area’s persistent struggle to provide enough affordable homes for its residents and interviews naturalist & author Obi Kaufmann
Duration:00:55:04
Preparing for Fire Season / SF Ballot Measure Prop D / Author Caroline Paul
9/24/2024
State of the Bay talks to Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience Lisa Lien-Mager. And we hear from both sides of Prop D which aims to eliminate half of San Francisco's city commissions. Plus, local author Caroline Paul discusses her new book "Tough Broads".
Duration:00:55:55
Tom Steyer/Pollster Mark Baldassare on November's Election/Art of the Incarcerated
9/16/2024
State of the Bay sits down with pollster Mark Baldassare to find out who the likely voters are in this November's election and how they feel about the statewide ballot measures. Then we'll talk to Tom Steyer about his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War. Plus we'll hear about an organization supporting the art of the incarcerated.
Duration:00:55:52
Great Highway Dramas / New Street Drug "Soap" / Photo Exhibit of Rock Legends
9/10/2024
Prop K would permanently close the Great Highway to cars and make Ocean Beach a park; A new street drug called "soap"; Music writer Michael Goldberg's images of rock legends in Jukebox: Photographs 1967-2023.
Duration:00:55:30
San Francisco Sues Makers of AI-Generated ‘Deepfake’ Pornography / Making the Case for Civic Education / Sean Dorsey Dance Company
8/26/2024
We’ll learn about a landmark lawsuit against creators of AI-generated "deepfake" pornography, discuss the importance of civic education in addressing the challenges facing college campuses and our democracy, and hear from the transgender choreographer Sean Dorsey.
Duration:00:55:10
Do We Have a Coyote Problem? / AI in the Classroom / Local Author Nina Schuyler
8/19/2024
We'll discuss why coyotes seem to be proliferating and how to keep safe, delve into the risks and opportunities of using AI in the classroom, and hear from local author Nina Schuyler about her latest short story collection.
Duration:00:55:30
Oakland Arena Sale / Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne / Comedian Don Reed
8/12/2024
State of the Bay looks at the sale of the Oakland arena to a hometown group promising revitalization. We are joined by SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne to talk about the new school year. Local comedian Don Reed talks about his new show.
Duration:00:54:28
Ranked Choice Voting / Cell Phones in Schools. Should They Be Banned? / Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco.
8/5/2024
State of the Bay breaks down ranked choice voting. We'll discuss legislation on the table to limit cell phones in the classroom and we'll hear about San Francisco's new literary magazine; Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco.
Duration:00:55:31
Mayoral Hopeful Daniel Lurie / Art from the Incarcerated / New Masking Rec
7/29/2024
One-on-one with San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong on SFDPH's new mask recommendation. Art of the Incarcerated from Empowerment Ave.
Duration:00:53:19
Bay Area Olympic Athletes / Local Politicians React to Threats of Violence / New Landscape of the Presidential Race
7/23/2024
We'll meet the Bay Area athletes competing in the Paris Olympics, discuss how legislators are responding to an increase in violent threats and the seismic shift in the presidential race.
Duration:00:55:23
Cost of Extreme Heat in CA / Oakland's Tommy Orange on 'Wandering Stars' / Authors of 'Today I Noticed'
7/15/2024
We chat with Oakland native and acclaimed author Tommy Orange about his latest book "Wandering Stars." We'll also delve into the costs of extreme heat in California and hear tips about how to slow down and appreciate the world around us.
Duration:00:55:14
Pride Celebrations/New Extremes of CA Income Inequality/California Forest Project
6/24/2024
State of the Bay dishes on upcoming Pride celebrations. Why is Bay Area income inequality hitting new extremes? Stefan Thuilot's exhibit on California forests before and after wildfires. We are live and local at 6 pm on Monday evenings.
Duration:00:54:20
Jeff Tumlin on Valencia St. Center Bike Lane / Can Empty Offices Become Housing? / "Sons of Chinatown" Author
6/17/2024
SF MTA director Jeff Tumlin on the Valencia St. Center Bike Lane. Can office-to-residential conversions in downtown San Francisco work? Local author William Gee Wong about his new book Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America.
Duration:00:55:38
Summer Reading Recommendations / Combatting Gun Violence in the Bay Area / Accessible Outdoor Adventures
6/10/2024
We'll get summer reading recommendations, hear how Bay Area people and organizations are working to reduce gun violence, and learn about a group offering accessible outdoor adventures
Duration:00:55:28
Summer Fun in San Francisco / What to Know About Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs / Museum of International Propaganda
6/3/2024
What questions do you have about Ozempic and the other GLP-1 receptor agonists? We'll talk with experts about these popular and controversial diabetes and weight loss drugs. We'll also hear recommendations on how to make the most of your summer in San Francisco and learn about San Rafael’s Museum of International Propaganda.
Duration:00:53:34
Celebrating Women in Sports! Hear from Giants coach Alyssa Nakken, Jess Smith from Golden State Valkyries, Brady Stewart from Bay FC and DJ Umami
5/21/2024
State of the Bay dedicates an entire episode to local female trailblazers in sports!
Duration:00:55:04
CA's Struggling Wine Industry / SF Bay Ferry's Expansion and Electrification Plans/ Comedian Adam Strauss on 'The Mushroom Cure'
5/14/2024
State of the Bay delves into the challenges facing California's wine industry, hear about the San Francisco Bay Ferry's expansion and electrification plans, and learn about comedian Adam Strauss' one-man show "The Mushroom Cure."
Duration:00:55:32