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‘Power Metal’ Examines the Cost of Our Battery-Powered Lives
The push to harness renewable energy sources like wind and solar has sparked a massive demand for critical metals such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium…
1 year, 7 months ago
SETI Scientists on 40 years of Asking the Universe 'Are We Alone?'
Are we alone? Really, though, in a cosmic sense. 40 years ago the pioneering radio astronomer Jill Tarter co-founded a Bay Area non profit to support…
1 year, 7 months ago
Forum from the Archives: Daveed Diggs Live at KQED Fest
We’ll listen back to Mina Kim’s live, on-stage conversation last month at KQED Fest with actor, producer, rapper Daveed Diggs. Diggs won a Tony for h…
1 year, 7 months ago
Reflecting on the Role of Art in Times of Uncertainty
Art is a mode of expression, a vehicle for processing thoughts and feelings, and a way to connect. Regardless of your political leanings, it’s fair t…
1 year, 7 months ago
Trump to Nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to Head the DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General. The polarizing MAGA congressman from F…
1 year, 8 months ago
Where Do Bay Area Progressives Go From Here?
Across the Bay Area, voters signaled a move away from progressive politics. A progressive mayor and DA were recalled in Oakland. A Levi’s heir was el…
1 year, 8 months ago
Will Americans Ever Elect a Woman President?
Many factors contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 election. But for those hoping that Americans would elect the country’s fi…
1 year, 8 months ago
Oakland Recalled Its Mayor. Now What?
More than 60% of Oakland voters chose to recall mayor Sheng Thao last week, making her the first mayor to be recalled in the city’s history. Soon aft…
1 year, 8 months ago
Finding Awe and Inspiration in the Natural World's ‘Vanishing Treasures’
“The time to fight, with all our ingenuity and tenacity, and love and fury, is now.” That sounds like a rallying cry for democrats after their profou…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Future of Trans Rights in a Trump Presidency
Transgender kids and their families have become a frequent target of president-elect Donald Trump and other conservative politicians. While the Bay A…
1 year, 8 months ago