Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOakland's Fairyland Turns 75, But Remains Ageless
On September 1, 1950, Oakland’s Fairyland opened its gates to 15,000 visitors who paid between 9 and 14 cents to explore this storybook adventure lan…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Remembering Hurricane Katrina With Clint Smith, 20 Years After the Storm
In October 2005, about six weeks after Hurricane Katrina struck, New Orleans-born writer Clint Smith returned to his devastated home to find haunting…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What Should A Remodel of Fisherman’s Wharf Look Like?
Before the COVID pandemic hit, San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf averaged over 15 million visitors each year. While the waterfront is still one of th…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Should the U.S. Government Own Shares of Private Companies?
In a highly unusual move, the Trump Administration announced the government will take a 10 percent equity stake in computer chipmaker Intel. The new …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Newsom Charges Ahead with Redistricting Plan, Prompting Republican Lawsuit
California Republican lawmakers are suing to block Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan from the November ballot, as President Trump vows his o…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Survive Even the Most Awkward Roommate Conflicts
Roommate relationships are increasingly common, with a record-high 6.8 million households in America reporting that they share space with roommates a…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Single Fathers Are a Growing, But Often Invisible, Demographic
When we talk about households led by single parents, we often think about mothers. But a rising number of families are led by single fathers: men who…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Are Firefighters Battling Wildfires Without Masks?
Imagine approaching a wildfire with nothing but a bandana to protect you. That’s how U.S. Forest Service firefighters typically battle blazes – with …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tech Layoffs and Higher Than Average Unemployment: A Close Look at the Bay Area’s Job Market
California now has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.5%. While the Bay Area’s rate is a bit lower than the state’s, it is still high…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Are We in An Analog Revival?
Remember owning your movies and music on tape, CD or DVD? Physical media is having a moment again as frustration mounts with streaming platforms that…
8 months, 3 weeks ago