Podcast Episodes

Even in California, Hospitals are Halting Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Hospitals are pausing or ending gender-affirming care for transgender youth, even in blue states like California. 

Stanford and Kaiser have both halt…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Congressman Calls to End Redistricting Arms Race

Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley’s district currently covers a wide swath of eastern California, running from the Lassen National Forest through th…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

California Voters Get Ready — Redistricting is on the Ballot

California lawmakers today approved a special election on newly drawn congressional districts that would help elect more Democrats to the House of Re…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the Fight Over California’s Marquee Climate Program

State lawmakers are negotiating the renewal of California’s landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. But after the closure of two oil refiner…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s Gerrymandered Map is Out

California Democrats today released their proposed map to redraw the state's congressional districts, revealing the Republican seats they're targetin…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

AI in SF: Gold Rush or Sugar Rush?

Starting with the Gold Rush, San Francisco has always been a boom and bust town. The latest boom is being driven by artificial intelligence, as AI co…

9 months ago

D.C. Takeover

President Donald Trump took federal control of the police force in Washington D.C. this week, deploying 800 National Guard troops. The president clai…

9 months ago

The Texas Standoff

President Trump’s push for Texas to redraw congressional districts to help Republicans in next year's midterm elections has mobilized Democratic gove…

9 months ago

Trump Administration Targeting UCLA with Half a Billion Dollars Funding Freeze

The Trump Administration has suspended half a billion dollars in federal research funds from UCLA, alleging the school has ignored anti-semitism on c…

9 months, 1 week ago

30 Years After His Death, A Reflection On Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia’s Political Legacy

This week marks 30 years since the death of Grateful Dead frontman and San Francisco native Jerry Garcia. Despite Garcia's disdain for government and…

9 months, 1 week ago