Podcast Episodes

Silicon Valley Embraces the Military

A decade ago, most major tech companies swore off working with the U.S. military. Google, Meta and OpenAI even once had policies banning the use of AI in weapons.

But times have changed, and now Sili…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in the Era of Climate Change

For the last 102 years, the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in Yosemite National Park has supplied millions of Bay Area residents with some of the cleanest water in the country. But climate change has made it…

Published on 4 months ago

The Pickett Fire, BART’s ‘Tap and Ride', and Local Artists Leaving Spotify

On this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka is joined by The Bay’s senior editor Alan Montecillo and KQED associate arts and culture editor Nastia Voynovskaya. We talk about the Pickett…

Published on 4 months ago

‘Not Even AI Can Save Me’: Students and Teachers on ChatGPT in the Classroom

Artificial intelligence inside California schools feels a lot like building the plane as it's flying. Students who are familiar with tools like ChatGPT are using it faster than teachers and administr…

Published on 4 months ago

Why Does Gun Violence Happen? This San Quentin Program Asks the People Behind the Gun

In the Arms Down program at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, formerly San Quentin State Prison, “firearm addiction” is treated like an alcohol addiction. Its founders, all of whom are currently…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

How Fremont Became a Hub for Afghan-Americans

Fremont is the fourth largest city in the Bay Area and it’s also home to one of the largest populations of Afghans in the U.S. Today, we’re running an episode from our friends at Bay Curious that tra…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

'We Have Got to Meet Fire With Fire': Why Your Congressional District Could Soon Change

After pressure from President Donald Trump, Texas Republicans unveiled a new map redrawing the state’s congressional districts 5 years early, in order to win more GOP seats in next year’s midterm ele…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Relaunch of Casual Carpool

Before the pandemic, casual carpool was a completely organic system of pickup spots and patient passengers looking for a quick, comfortable way to head into San Francisco. 

Casual carpool collapsed w…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

What Happens to Your Trash at Outside Lands

Music festivals in the Bay Area are upon us. And it takes a lot to leave no trace after a 3-day festival like Outside Lands. 

As Golden Gate Park prepares for another music event this weekend, SFGate…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar on Your Apartment Balcony? These Folks Want to Make It Happen

If you want solar power in your home, you usually need to be a homeowner with a good roof and a decent amount of cash to pay up front.

But some Bay Area residents are trying out plug-in solar, which …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago