Carly Severn

Carly Severn, KQED's Senior Editor for Audience News, offers invaluable tips for reserving California campsites, often as challenging as grabbing concert tickets. She reveals the secrets to mastering competitive reservations and emphasizes the importance of early planning. Carly discusses the surge in camping popularity during the pandemic, sharing strategies to navigate the intricate reservation systems of national and state parks. Her insights include ethical practices, like canceling unused reservations to help fellow campers. Get ready for a summer of successful outdoor adventures!

Carly Severn, a KQED reporter, highlights important changes in TSA Real ID enforcement, warning travelers of a new $45 fee starting February 1 for those without recognized ID. She provides handy tips for what constitutes a Real ID and the consequences for those who arrive unprepared. Ana Ibarra from CalMatters delves into Medi-Cal’s decision to stop covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, discussing potential health impacts and available alternatives for patients. Together, they unpack significant shifts affecting California travelers and healthcare.

In a timely discussion about the federal shutdown, guests tackle its wide-ranging effects on the Bay Area. Luke Broadwater, a White House reporter for The New York Times, delves into the political stalemate, highlighting how it differs from past shutdowns. Carly Severn shares insights on local reporting and how SNAP disruptions threaten food security for millions. Yasmeem Watson reveals the struggles of federal employees, while Caitlin Sly from the food bank discusses community readiness to tackle escalating demand and support those affected by reduced food assistance.