The Bay
KQED
Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what’s happening in the greatest region in the country. It’s the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
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Mar 9, 2020 • 11min
The ‘Disease Detectives’ Tracing the Spread of the Coronavirus
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2020 • 21min
The Bay’s Birthday Field Trip
To celebrate The Bay turning two, the team went on a little field trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 4, 2020 • 16min
Sanders Won California, But Hella Votes Are Still Being Counted
The AP called California for Bernie Sanders, but we won't know the full results for a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2020 • 18min
Volunteering for Sanders and Warren in the Bay When Politics Is Personal
Most people don't volunteer for presidential campaigns. So we spoke to two volunteers, to learn about what led them to spend their free time helping their candidates in the Bay Area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2020 • 19min
There’s a Familiar Distrust in West Oakland After Contaminated Water Closes McClymonds High
Groundwater contamination has forced McClymonds High School in West Oakland to temporarily close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2020 • 15min
How Do Mobile Homes Fit Into Mountain View’s Rent Control Debate?
Mountain View could make changes to its rent control policy on March 3. But no matter what happens, mobile home renters will continue to be left out of the debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 24, 2020 • 17min
What Companies Know About KQED’s Silicon Valley Editor
Californians can now request their personal data from companies that have them. So KQED's Rachael Myrow tried it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2020 • 17min
The A’s Are Abandoning Local Radio – And Oakland’s In Its Feels
Baseball on the radio is special to many longtime fans. So some of them aren't thrilled that the A's are dropping their local English-language broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2020 • 15min
‘That’s Where I Grew Up’: The Wuhan Natives Organizing Aid From The Bay
Thousands of college graduates from Wuhan live in the Bay Area. Some of them have formed a non-profit to help their hometown fight the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2020 • 22min
Reckoning With Sexual Assault at Berkeley High School
Why protesters at Berkeley High School say they're fed up with how their school responds to allegations of sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
