The Bay

BART's struggles with attracting ridership after the pandemic, recent changes and challenges to improve the system, implementation of safety measures resulting in record ridership, discussions on crowded trains and proper etiquette, frustrations and loyalty towards Bart, and the future of public transit.

In this episode, the host questions listeners about their relationship with BART and the recent changes made by the agency. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts on what it would take for them to come back to using BART.

Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker, minority leader, and representative in Congress since 1987, discusses her decision to run again. The episode explores her role as the leader of the Democratic Party, the impact of her decision on San Francisco and the nation, and her reasons for staying in politics. It also delves into her career, accomplishments, and criticisms, as well as potential candidates who could take her seat if she were to retire.

Explore how Santa Clara County is tackling wage theft through innovative local solutions. Learn about the successful recovery of $125,000 in unpaid wages and the unique approach of Santa Clara County's Wage Recovery Program. Discover the efforts of other cities to combat wage theft and the potential for implementing similar programs in other counties. Hear from Farida Jhabvala Romero, a labor correspondent with KQED, about the role of local government in enforcing labor laws.

Discussion of the current rise in COVID cases, including the prevalence of variants. Strategies for defense against COVID and the importance of boosters. The effectiveness of booster shots and mask mandates. Examining the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID.

This episode contains explicit language.Banko Brown was a Black trans man who was shot and killed by a Walgreens security guard in late April. Today, KQED’s Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez interviews three members of Banko Brown’s community from the Young Women’s Freedom Center — Xavier Davenport, Kazani Kalani Finao, and Juju Pikes-Prince — about Brown’s life, and what they believe is necessary for trans people to be truly safe in San Francisco. Links: What Banko Brown's Queer, Trans Community Says They Need for Safety, Joy in SFThis episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo. Episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the difficulties faced by redwood trees in the Bay Area, their unique characteristics, adaptability, and challenges. Join a guided tour through the Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park with fifth-grade students. Learn about the special qualities of redwood trees, their historical timeline, and their reliance on coastal fog. Discover how redwoods can create their own rain and withstand fire and logging. Protecting these trees for future generations is crucial.

Erin Griffith from The New York Times talks about tech billionaires wanting to build a new city from scratch in Solano County. They discuss the origins of the plan, the vision for a utopian city, motivations and challenges faced, and Flannery's plans for development.

Under what circumstances should San Francisco be able to clear homeless encampments? Last week, protesters and counter-protesters went head-to-head outside the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over an injunction that limits the city’s ability to do that. KQED’s Sydney Johnson unpacks this legal battle, and explains why it has sparked such strong feelings.This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2021, students at Carlmont High School in Belmont were shocked when 17-year-old senior Colin Walker died of a fentanyl overdose. In this episode of TBH, a podcast from KALW made by, for, and about teenagers, one of his classmates tells the story of how students honored Colin’s life after his death, and educated each other about the dangers of fentanyl.Subscribe to TBH at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Radio Public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices