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Close All TabsCurls, Coils, and Pixels: Researchers Crack the Code on Black Hair AnimationThe animation industry has long struggled to get Black hair right — from the infamous “Killmonger locs,” named after the Black Panther character and copied across video games, to the stiff, oversized afros of The Sims 4. As it turns out, hair animation tools were built almost exclusively with straight hair in mind. Two researchers, A.M. Darke and Theodore Kim, recently published a landmark paper about the physics of animating curly, coiled, and afro-textured hair. Morgan sits down with A.M. and Theodore as they discuss the surprising pushback they encountered in the animation industry, the findings of their paper, and th...2025-06-2533 minClose All TabsThe Spotify Effect, Pt 2: Micro-Genre MadnessSpotify didn’t just change how we listen to music — it changed what a genre even is. In this episode, producer and rapper Quinn reflects on being thrust into the spotlight at age 15 as one of the breakout faces of Spotify’s meteoric Hyperpop playlist.. Then, music journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds breaks down how Spotify’s made-up micro-genres—like Goblincore, Anime Drill, and Bubblegrunge—are reshaping music discovery and putting pressure on artists to conform.
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Quinn, independent producer and rapper
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Bay CuriousTransamerica Pyramid: From 'Architectural Butchery' to IconThe Transamerica Pyramid, located in downtown San Francisco, is a skyline staple. But when it was proposed, people hated the idea of a towering symbol of capitalism so close to neighborhoods like North Beach and Chinatown. Turns out the block where the pyramid stands has a long and storied history. We dig into all that, as well as how public perception of the pyramid's place in the skyline has changed over the past 50 years.
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Sign up...2025-06-1222 minClose All TabsElon's Great Crash-Out / Unmasked in LAElon Musk and President Trump breaking up? LA protesters clashing with law enforcement? Waymos on fire (again)? Things have been moving fast the last few days — and like you, our feeds are on overload. Today, we’re bringing you a quick reaction episode to catch you up on a couple stories we’ve covered before that are suddenly back in the news. Close All Tabs producer Maya Cueva joins Morgan to break it all down.
We’ve talked about a few of these stories before — if you want to go deeper, here are some past episo...2025-06-1127 minBay CuriousWhat Is That Massive Tunnel on the Beach South of Fort Funston?On a Daly City beach just south of Fort Funston there's a large tunnel carved into the cliff. Bay Curious listener Francisco Alvarado noticed it one day while walking his chihuahua, Little Bean, down the beach. The tunnel is large enough for a person to stand up and several feet wide, so of course Francisco's mind started racing. What could this mysterious tunnel be? Is it a remnant of life long ago? Or could it be something as mundane as a drain outlet? We head to Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, as it's technically called, with a geologist to find...2025-06-0515 minClose All TabsThe Spotify Effect, Pt 1: Ghosts in the PlaylistSpotify has morphed from a straightforward music library and search engine into a data-driven system built to feed you songs to match your mood and optimize your time on the platform.
In this episode, Morgan is joined by music journalist and author Liz Pelly to break down how Spotify built its playlist empire, the rise of so-called “ghost artists” on the platform, and how its algorithmic approach is changing our relationship to music, artists, and the culture around them. Plus, Morgan tries to solve a personal mystery: “Am I being haunted by Sabrina Carpenter?”
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HyphenaciónAm I Bilingual Enough?Younger generations of Latinos are openly talking about their strained bilingual journeys, calling themselves either “pocho or pocha” or “no sabo kids,” both of which allude to a lack of Spanish fluency. For many U.S. Latinos, struggling with Spanish begs questions about identity and feeling truly connected to their culture. At the same time, Spanish-dominant Latinos in the U.S. face a different set of challenges with finding belonging as they navigate an English-forward society. Both sides are contending with language barriers, so how do we stand strong in ourselves and our native tongues? This week on Hyphenación, host X...2025-06-0331 minBay CuriousWhat Is the PayPal Mafia?Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley have been popping up in political circles. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has been advising President Trump; billionaire Peter Thiel introduced JD Vance to the president; and many more less well known folks are poised to take on positions of power in the new administration. So who are all these people and how are they connected? Bay Curious listener Anna Mistele has heard they're all part of something called the PayPal Mafia. She wants to know what that is and the extent of their influence in Silicon Valley and beyond.
2025-05-2933 minClose All TabsDo You Hear What I Hear? Audio Illusions and MisinformationAre you old enough to remember the “Magic Eye” optical illusion mania that gripped the nation in the 90’s—random patterns that you had to squint at just right for the 3D image to pop out? It turns out it's not just our eyes that can be fooled. Our ears can play tricks on us too. There's a whole world of auditory illusions that seem to say one thing when they're really saying something else, and that matters, especially in our age of digital misinformation.
In today’s episode, Morgan talks to KQED Digital Community Producer Francesca Fenzi about...2025-05-2833 minHyphenaciónWhat’s Life Really Like on the US-Mexico Border?The U.S.-Mexico border has been a central issue in recent decades of American politics. The southern borderlands are often depicted in media and by politicians as a dangerous ground zero for crime and violence. But is this an accurate image of the place thousands of Americans call home? This week on Hyphenación, Host Xorje Olivares gathers with two other fronterizas, artist natalia ventura and filmmaker Robie Flores, who were also born and bred along the border. Together they ask, “Is the border we see on TV, real life?”
Read a transcript of this episode here...2025-05-2730 minBay CuriousHow Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Became Iconic Bay Area Street FoodIf you've ever walked around Pier 39 in San Francisco or made a late-night exit from a concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, you're probably familiar with the bacon wrapped hot dog. But who are the vendors behind these savory snacks? And what's with the bacon and onions? Bay Curious listener Olivia Godfrey wanted to find out more.
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Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly tri...2025-05-2228 minClose All TabsWhy Can’t Hentai Go Legit?Hentai, sexually explicit Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga), is a genre that’s been criticized for depicting violent or ethically questionable scenarios. But some fans also see it as a space for expanding the boundaries of art, culture, and sexuality in a way that reverberates beyond its status as a niche subculture.
In this episode, Morgan talks with anime marketer Drea Ramirez about how discovering hentai helped her explore her own sexual identity — and how today’s streaming platforms are stifling weirder, more experimental forms of animation. We’ll also hear from Jacob Grady, CEO of the hent...2025-05-2133 minHyphenaciónDo Latinos Still Believe in the American Dream?Immigrants to the U.S. have all heard about the American Dream-- that in this land of opportunity, anyone can make it regardless of class. People come from all over the world to chase this dream, but it seems like the land of opportunity is not providing many of them anymore. This week on Hyphenación, Host Xorje Olivares speaks with journalist and author Paola Ramos (Defectors) and fellow journalist Brian De Los Santos to explore the questions “What do Latinos actually want from this country? Can it give it to us?”
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Hearts & MinesEp18: Leadership, Legacy and the Business of Mining with Jim Walker, Chair of Diggers & Dealers.In this episode, we sit down with Jim Walker—industry veteran with over 45 years of board and executive experience across mining, construction, and agriculture. Jim is Chair of Austin Engineering, the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum, WA State Training Board, and the Motor Museum of WA, and was recently installed as Grand Master of the Freemasons of WA. With a career spanning some of WA’s most influential organisations, Jim shares insights on leadership, legacy, and the evolution of the mining sector. A must-listen conversation with one of the most respected figures in Australian business.
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How a Ford Factory in Milpitas Changed the Face of a...2025-05-1518 minClose All TabsThe Surveillance Machine, Pt 2: No Opt-OutThink you can opt out of surveillance? Think again. Our locations, behaviors, and images are being tracked at unprecedented levels — and private tech companies are at the center, selling that information directly to the government. In this episode, Morgan talks with Nicol Turner Lee, Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution, about why avoiding identification in public spaces is almost impossible, and how civilians are now helping do the government’s work by surveilling each other.
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Jalsa Drinkard, Columbia University student and an organizer for Columbia University Apar...2025-05-1432 minHyphenaciónAre We Losing Our Religion?While the world anticipates the changes that a new pope will bring in the Catholic church, fewer Latinos in the U.S. actually identify with Catholicism today. This week on Hyphenación, Host Xorje Olivares discusses the question, “Is God still relevant to us?” with guests Hoja Lopez and Luis Galilei.
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Hoja Lopez (Instagram, website)
Luis Galilei (Instagram)
Want to give us feedback on the series or have an idea to share? Shoot us an email at hyp@kqed...2025-05-1330 min
Wenbin Fang's Podcast PlaylistWhat Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark? Podcast: Close All Tabs (LS 38 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: What Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark?Pub date: 2025-03-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFor decades, the Internet Archive has preserved our digital history. Lately, journalists and ordinary citizens have been turning to it more than ever, as the Trump administration undertakes an ideologically-driven purge of government websites. But the Archive itself faces an existential threat. In this episode, Close All Tabs Senior Editor Chris Egusa joins Morgan to discuss his visi...2025-05-1335 minBay CuriousSan Francisco Businesses That Date Back to the Gold RushSeveral Bay Area businesses have been around for a really long time. Normandin's car dealership in San Jose opened in 1875 and first sold horses and buggies. And KCBS is understood to be one of the first radio stations in the world, getting its start around 1909. But some San Francisco businesses go even further back, to the Gold Rush. Listener Scott Brenner wanted to know more about some of these places built to last.
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Fernanda Fabian (Polycurious Podcast, Website, Instagram, Tiktok, Patreon)
Manuel Betancourt (Hello Stranger, Instagram, Website)
Want to give us feedback on the series...2025-05-0632 minBay CuriousWhy Are Private Schools So Popular In San Francisco?When it comes to private school enrollment, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Marin counties are all well above the state average. But why? In today's episode, we'll explore the many reasons San Francisco families choose to send their kids to private schools. It's a trend rooted in the history of desegregation that's been hard to reverse.
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Got a...2025-05-0120 minClose All TabsRecession Indicator Memes Are Getting Too RealRecession indicator memes are everywhere, pointing to everything from office wear at the club to Lady Gaga’s return to pop music as signs of looming economic doom. But with the stock market sinking and tariffs piling up, the jokes are starting to hit closer to home. In this episode, KQED community reporter Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí joins Morgan to unpack how the memes might be fueling the very recession they joke about. We also hear from USC public policy professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett on the links between culture, consumption, and the economy.
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Scripture UntangledSeason 10: Episode 2 | Alana Walker Carpenter | Faith & Business: Is There a Place for Both?Listen to Alana Walker Carpenter, a visionary leader, passionate coach, and the Founder and CEO of Intriciti, an organization that inspires business leaders to meaningfully integrate their faith and work being interviewed by veteran journalist, Lorna Dueck. Alana is also the Founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for the Integration of Faith & Business. In this episode, Alana talks about the incredible opportunity she has to minister within the corporate world to business leaders and help integrate faith and business in a powerfully meaningful way.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s10-ep2...2025-04-2938 minHyphenaciónPapeles: What Does U.S. Citizenship Mean Today?Documentation in the U.S. divides the Latino community between those whose existence in this country is permitted and those who are criminalized for their very presence. This line of legality has been drawn deeper and has changed quickly during the second Trump administration. In the face of this uncertainty, Host Xorje Olivares speaks with authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (The Undocumented Americans) and Javier Zamora (Solito) to ask “What does citizenship mean, today?”
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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Instagram, The Undocumented Americans)
Javier Zamora (Instagram, Solito)
Want...2025-04-2932 minBay CuriousA Peek Into The Lives Of Four Bay Area TeensAs part of Youth Takeover Week at KQED The Bay and Bay Curious have teamed up to collaborate with four high school students who live in San Pablo, Fremont, Walnut Creek and San Jose. For several months, these teenagers — two juniors and two seniors — have shared what’s going on in their lives, what’s got them worried, what’s making them excited and what they're passionate about. Additional Resources
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Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia...2025-04-2440 minClose All TabsHow Safe is AI Therapy?After a divorce, KQED health reporter Lesley McClurg felt anxious over the prospect of dating again. On a whim, she turned to ChatGPT for a little emotional support — and found herself unexpectedly comforted. That experience launched her investigation into the fast-growing world of AI therapy. In this episode, Lesley joins Morgan to explore the promise and pitfalls of mental health chatbots — and what users should know before sharing their deepest feelings with an algorithm. Guests:Lesley McClurg, KQED Health CorrespondentFurther reading:Can AI Replace Your T...2025-04-2331 minBay CuriousOlivia's Out On Maternity LeaveOlivia Allen-Price will be taking a step back from the show for a few months to give birth to her second child. Bay Curious producer and editor Katrina Schwartz will be stepping into the host role while she's gone. The two are both parents of young children in the Bay Area, so for this bonus hand-off episode they discuss some of the ways living here has changed since becoming mothers, including the high cost of housing in San Francisco and San Mateo.Additional Resources:
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The Future Looks...2025-04-2119 minBay CuriousWho is the 'Stevens' of Stevens Creek?A lot of things in the South Bay, specifically around Cupertino and Mountain View, are named after somebody called Stevens. There’s Stevens Creek Boulevard, the Stevens Creek watershed, and Stevens Creek Reservoir, to name a few. Our question asker, Pete Smoot, wants to know: Who exactly was Stevens? Turns out we should really be asking: "Who was Stephens?" with a P-H! We've been misspelling the name of Elisha Stephens for decades. In this episode we learn more about the man behind the name, and his adventurous pioneer life in early California.Additional Resources:...2025-04-1717 minClose All TabsTwitter on a Vape: Puff, Post, PolluteIn this episode, tech reporter Samatha Cole shares what happened when she tried to “vape the internet” after seeing a viral post about a disposable touchscreen vape with built-in social media. We also hear from environmental philosopher and public health researcher Yogi Hale Hendlin, who says these high-tech disposables are made possible by a legal loophole — and that tackling the e-waste crisis will take a radical rethink of our relationship with the products we consume.Guests:Samantha Cole, Reporter and Co-Founder of 404 MediaYogi Hale Hendlin, Environmental Philosopher and Assistant Profes...2025-04-1638 minHyphenaciónWho Gets to Be Latino?There’s been much debate amongst Latinos about the proper term to use when addressing the community-at-large. Who exactly is included in the word Latino? Who is left out of their own demographic based on appearances or perceptions? This week on Hyphenación, host Xorje Olivares gets together with Maria Burgos and Ian Paget, two Latinos who feel like their belonging in this group is often questioned because of the way they look. Read the transcript of this episode here.Guests:Ian Paget (TikTok/ Instagram/ Tres Leches Podc...2025-04-1532 minBay CuriousHow Canned Salmon Became Big Business in San FranciscoStarting in the mid-1800s, salmon canneries were big business along the West Coast, stretching all the way up to Alaska. San Francisco played an outsized role in the industry — especially in providing the workers who did the tough, dirty, low-paid work in the canneries. We trace the salmon connections between San Francisco and Alaska and learn about the early workers who made the industry possible. Additional Resources:
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Enter our Sierra Neva...2025-04-1021 minClose All TabsSave or Scroll: Manosphere Mornings, Luigi Sex Tape Rumors, and the Art of the Hard LaunchWe can’t cover every wild post from every corner of the internet — and not everything online warrants a full multi-tab journey. That’s where Save or Scroll comes in: our series where we team up with a guest for a rapid-fire roundup. In this episode, Morgan is joined by ICYMI co-host Candice Lim to dig into the stories they haven’t been able to stop thinking about. From the viral Hailey Bieber 7-part series to alpha bro “get ready with me” videos, Reddit’s restrictions on Luigi Mangione discourse, and more — they’ve got plenty to scrol...2025-04-0933 minBay CuriousThe Berkeley Park That Was Once All TrashBay Curious listener Tom Rauch grew up in Berkeley in the 1960s. Some of his most vivid memories from that time are of the old Berkeley dump. “It really was just this big, giant pit where you backed up your car, opened up your trunk and just shoveled whatever you had into this open pit,” he said. Fast forward to today, and the dump is long gone. In its place is César Chávez Park, a big grassy expanse with sweeping views of the entire San Francisco Bay. Rauch recently started to wonder about...2025-04-0320 minClose All TabsThe Broligarchy Pt 2: Is this Techno-Fascism?The ”broligarchy” didn’t come together in a vacuum — this combination of extreme wealth, right wing leanings, and an anti-establishment point of view has been brewing for decades. There are lots of names for this ideology coming up in the news: techno-fascism, techno-feudalism, tech oligarchy, cyber-populism, authoritarian technocracy. What does it all mean? As tech business leaders align with the president, and Elon Musk leads the dismantling of federal agencies, what is the best way to describe what is going on in our country right now? In the second part of our two-parter on the “broligarchy,” Morgan speaks with historian and...2025-04-0238 minThe Audio BrowserWhat Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark? Podcast: Close All Tabs (LS 38 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: What Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark?Pub date: 2025-03-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFor decades, the Internet Archive has preserved our digital history. Lately, journalists and ordinary citizens have been turning to it more than ever, as the Trump administration undertakes an ideologically-driven purge of government websites. But the Archive itself faces an existential threat. In this episode, Close All Tabs Senior Editor Chris Egusa joins Morgan to discuss his visi...2025-04-0135 minBay CuriousBehind the Fillmore's Iconic Music PostersThese days, when you see a show at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, you might be lucky enough to get your very own poster for free. They’re a highly anticipated parting gift given out at the biggest shows. “The posters are artifacts, pieces of time,” says this week's question asker ,Ben Kaiser. “They’re as much [a part] of the concert as the concert.” That got him wondering: the posters of the Fillmore are so legendary, who is the person behind them? From 1985 to 2019, the answer was Arlene Owseichik. In this episode, we meet the woman behind the posters...2025-03-2719 minClose All TabsThe Broligarchy Pt 1: Chronicles of the PayPal MafiaThe term “broligarchy” refers to the Silicon Valley elite tech leaders who have accumulated vast amounts of wealth, power, and now, political control over the last quarter century. In the first of a two-part series, Morgan dives deep into one highly influential subset of this “broligarchy,” the so-called PayPal Mafia. Joined by The Guardian reporter Chris McGreal, we explore this group’s rise to political prominence, and look at some of its members' roots in an oppressive political regime. Guest:
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“How the roots...2025-03-2638 minBay CuriousYour Bay Area Transit Questions, Answered: Bridge Tolls, Lane Closures and Vanity Plates TooOne of the topics we get the most questions about from our audience is transportation. Today we round up answers to a handful of your questions, including: Where does all that toll money from Bay Area bridges go? Why has one toll booth on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge been closed for years? Why are do so many of our interstates end in "80"? And: Are there more vanity plates in the Bay Area? Plus a few more! We're joined by KQED's Dan Brekke, who has been covering transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 20 years.2025-03-2029 minClose All TabsWhat Happens if the Internet Archive Goes Dark?For decades, the Internet Archive has preserved our digital history. Lately, journalists and ordinary citizens have been turning to it more than ever, as the Trump administration undertakes an ideologically-driven purge of government websites. But the Archive itself faces an existential threat. In this episode, Close All Tabs Senior Editor Chris Egusa joins Morgan to discuss his visit to the Internet Archive and its colorful founder Brewster Kahle, the legal battles that could shut it down permanently — and what losing it might mean for accountability and the preservation of history.Guest:
Brewster Kahle, Foun...2025-03-1935 minBay CuriousFairy Houses And A Very Green WaterfallA Bay Area artist in Richmond has been stealthily building and placing fairy houses around his neighborhood. His creations bring ‘endless fun and fascination’ to the East Bay town. And, across the Bay Bridge, a waterfall in Golden Gate Park is sometimes an "alarming shade of green." What's going on with the water there?Additional Reading
Point Richmond's Fairy Houses: Miniature Worlds of Whimsy
Ever Wondered Why Some Water in Golden Gate Park is Bright Green?
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Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Compa...2025-03-1319 minClose All TabsWaymo ProblemsSelf-driving Waymo robotaxis have become a familiar sight in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, but not everyone is happy about that. These “ghost-like” autonomous vehicles have made a lot of people uneasy, some even going as far as to vandalize the cars. But what’s behind this hostility? In this episode, Morgan speaks with Bloomberg journalist Ellen Huet and robot law professor Ryan Calo to explore the rise of Waymo vandalism and its roots in our collective anxiety over artificial intelligence. Guests:
Ellen Huet, Features writer at Bloomberg News
Ryan Calo, Profess...2025-03-1231 minBay CuriousSan Francisco's Oldest Lesbian Bar: Wild Side WestSan Francisco's oldest lesbian bar, The Wild Side West, is in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. It's been open since 1962 and has a long history of offering sanctuary to a community that hasn't always felt welcome elsewhere. As lesbian bars around the Bay Area have been closing, the Wild Side West has survived in part because of dedicated regulars, like Timotha Doane, who has been going there for over fifty years. She just celebrated her 80th birthday at the bar!Read the transcript for this episode.Additional Reading:
San...2025-03-0616 minBay CuriousWhat is a Frisco Biscuit?A British sailor named Charles Lightoller visited San Francisco in the late 1800s and raved about the "'Frisco biscuit" he ate there. Carl Merritt read that in a book and wondered: "What is a Frisco biscuit?" That little question took us on a long journey for the answer.Additional Reading:
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Is There Treasure At the Bottom Of San Francisco Bay
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Your support makes KQED p...2025-02-2720 minBay CuriousDating in the Bay Area: Your StoriesWhether it's on the apps or in real life it can be hard to meet romantic partners. We explore what it's like to be dating right now in the Bay Area. This episode is brought to you by the team over on KQED's The Bay podcast.Additional Reading:
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Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts2025-02-2021 minBay CuriousA Fallen Gem: Oakland’s 16th Street Train StationListener Tadd Williams often sees the 16th Street Station from I-880. It's a huge, stately building in the Beaux-Arts style. It's looking a little rundown now, but it was clearly once dazzling. In today's episode, we explore how this spot was important to West Oakland's Black community and the Civil Rights Movement. And we get a promising update on it's future.Additional Reading
How Oakland's 16th Street Station Helped Build West Oakland and the Modern Civil Rights Movement
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...2025-02-1325 minBay CuriousJourney to a Lonely Island in San Francisco BayJust off the coast of Richmond is a small island that's home to over a hundred bird species, lots of field mice, one dog and one man. The singular human resident is caretaker for Brooks Island, which is actually a nature preserve run by the East Bay Regional Parks District. This week, reporter Katherine Monahan paddles out on a special kayak tour to discover the rich history of this lonely little island in the bay. Additional Reading
Discovering Brooks Island, a Scenic Surprise in San Francisco Bay
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Business of Aesthetics Podcast ShowPermanent hair removalIn this episode of the Business of Aesthetics Podcast, host Michael Walker welcomes a licensed electrologist and the founder and CEO of Beverly Hills Hairfree. With over 27 years of experience in permanent hair removal, Alana Dzurek has revolutionized the field through her expertise in multi-probe galvanic electrolysis, a method recognized as the gold standard for effective and long-lasting results. Alana shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a pioneer in aesthetics, her experiences working with clients globally, and her passion for training the next generation of professionals. This episode is a must-listen for aesthetic professionals...2025-01-3054 min
Creating AbundanceManifesting Transformation: From Depression to Empowerment Featuring Kelly Kaye WalkerAlana and Kelly discussed the law of attraction, the role of thoughts in creating realities, and Kelly's personal journey of overcoming depression through manifestation. They also explored the challenges of postpartum support and the importance of surrounding oneself with positivity for personal growth. Lastly, Kelly shared her success with using a split end trimmer to manifest healthy hair and emphasized the potential of the "drive-through method" in manifesting desires.Kelly's Journey and Law of AttractionAlana introduced Kelly, an award-winning international speaker and coaching expert, who helps people refine and share their messages for life...2024-12-3128 min
Golden HourOvercoming Postpartum Anxiety: A Story of Self-Discovery | Golden Hour, Episode 11 with Alana WalkerMotherhood is a profound journey of selflessness and sacrifice. In this episode of the Golden Hour, corporate attorney Alana Walker shares her deeply personal story of overcoming postpartum anxiety and finding her way back to a renewed sense of self. Her journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of embracing life's challenges.Alana is a corporate lawyer for Waymo (formerly Google's Self Driving Car Project). She lives in San Francisco, with her husband, and their bright-eyed and rambunctious 2.5 year old daughter. Originally, from Long Island, New York, Alana earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from...2024-11-271h 17
The SOUNZ PodcastsInspiring Journeys Through Music with Mere BoyntonWhat does it take to be a Māori composer and musician today? If you grew up immersed in your Māoritanga, or due to the circumstances of your whānau, your take on being Māori it’s still a journey of reclamation and discovery - why have melodies, rhythms and lyrics become your self-expression - and what is it about the industry of music, notoriously filled with persistent challenges - how do you overcome to rise and perform your own waiata.Find out with host Alana Broughton and wha four Māori artists from across...2024-07-0840 minThe SOUNZ PodcastsInspiring Journeys Through Music with REIWhat does it take to be a Māori composer and musician today? If you grew up immersed in your Māoritanga, or due to the circumstances of your whānau, your take on being Māori it’s still a journey of reclamation and discovery - why have melodies, rhythms and lyrics become your self-expression - and what is it about the industry of music, notoriously filled with persistent challenges - how do you overcome to rise and perform your own waiata.Find out with host Alana Broughton and wha four Māori artists from across...2024-07-0851 minThe SOUNZ PodcastsInspiring Journeys Through Music with Ria HallWhat does it take to be a Māori composer and musician today? If you grew up immersed in your Māoritanga, or due to the circumstances of your whānau, your take on being Māori it’s still a journey of reclamation and discovery - why have melodies, rhythms and lyrics become your self-expression - and what is it about the industry of music, notoriously filled with persistent challenges - how do you overcome to rise and perform your own waiata.Find out with host Alana Broughton and wha four Māori artists from across...2024-07-0851 minThe SOUNZ PodcastsInspiring Journeys Through Music with Pere WihongiWhat does it take to be a Māori composer and musician today? If you grew up immersed in your Māoritanga, or due to the circumstances of your whānau, your take on being Māori it’s still a journey of reclamation and discovery - why have melodies, rhythms and lyrics become your self-expression - and what is it about the industry of music, notoriously filled with persistent challenges - how do you overcome to rise and perform your own waiata.Find out with host Alana Broughton and wha four Māori artists from across...2024-07-0852 min
The ConversationWomen confronting ageismElla Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world.
Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, disability, rehabilitation and development in West and Central Africa, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and the Western Pacific.
Lina Walker is Senior Vice President of Global Thought Leadership for AARP. (AARP was formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons.) Her aim is to improve opportunities for increased longevity with healthier, financially resilient, and connected...2024-04-2926 min
Nashville Drummers PodcastAlec Parrish: How to Land Bigger Gigs | Ableton & Tracks, Relationships Over Auditions, Being Prepared, Coffee & TattoosAlec Parrish is a drummer, music director, and Ableton designer based in Nashville, TN. While he is characterized by an impeccable feel and serving the song, Alec's playing style is powerful and charismatic. With his background in Ableton programming, Alec often uses hybrid drum kits both live and in the studio. Growing up in musically rich Athens, GA, Alec's influences of pop, indie, and rock music have carried heavily into his professional career. Alec is currently touring as drummer and music director with Nashville Country artist Alana Springsteen, but his other credits include Walker Hayes, Danielle Bradbery...2024-04-052h 06
Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma HealingFamily Disclosures with Dr. Anthony Walker Ph.DWhile couples may go through therapeutic disclosures, what about the children? They also notice problems and are able to sense when things are off. Today Amie talks with Dr. Anthony Walker, a Choose Recovery coach trained in Brainspotting and the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model through APSATS. Dr. Walker and Amie explore the what, when, and how of family disclosures as an important step in healing.
Be sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear Dr. Walker share several characteristics of healthy families which can be a helpful framework as you work to strengthen your f...2023-11-0743 min
REAL LIFE ACADEMYALANA WALKER CARPENTER on creating meaningful change in corporate cultureThis week I had the honour of sitting down with Alana Walker Carpenter a true trailblazer. She has redefined what it means to lead, what success looks like and the gift that love compassion and empathy can bring to the boardroom. As the CEO of Intriciti Alana offer great tips to overcome challenges, raise funds and pivot towards your full potential.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifeacademy/message2023-09-2126 min
Monday BreakfastSydney Road's inaccessible trams, Australia's athletes in poverty, decolonising gender and artist collectives v. landlordsThis week Rob, James and Grace gathered around the microphones to talk about Sydney Road's inaccessible tram network, Australia's athletes in poverty, decolonising gender, and the perils of a local art collective trying to simultaneously provide a space for art while managing landlords and short-term leases. Rob spoke to Jen Hargrave from the Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops campaign about their upcoming rally in support of making the network accessible for everyone. The rally will be held at 1pm on the 17th of September on the corner of Wilson Avenue and Sydney Road. See more information here.James interviewed Patrick Walk...2023-09-1000 min
In Defense of FandomEpisode 6: CommunityWe’ve spent quite a bit of time on the creativity of the SPN Family, and now we’ve even talked about the darkside. But in this episode, let’s hear how fandom studies has grown as a field and how community aspects of fandom have come to the fore.
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Thanks to the voices you heard in this episode (in order of appearance):
Lynn Zubernis: @FangasmSPN
Shawn Taylor: https://www.shawntaylor.net/bio
Jules (S...2023-05-3022 min
SPLANCHNICS: The Society for the Preservation of Literature, the Arts, Numinosity, Culture, Humor, Nerdiness, Inspiration, Creativity & StorytellingSongs that Rocked Our Worlds: I See Fire Between the StarsClare and Hannah share some more of the songs that rocked their worlds. Turns out they both really love heavy metal. Who knew?Clare's songs: "I See Fire" -- metal version! Performed by Malinda and Violet Orlandi"Clean Up Your Room" by Akira the Don featuring Jordan Peterson"What Faith Can Do" by KutlessHannah's songs:"A Question" by Bombadil "Hamburg Song" by Keane"Between the Stars" by Canyon City"Rain" by The Seatbelts. Vocals by Tom Conte"Wax and Wane" by Alana Henderson2023-04-2415 min
Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseGun Culture Trilogy Bundle [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ralph CottonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/673356 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Gun Culture Trilogy Bundle [Dramatized Adaptation] Series: Part of Gun Culture (Dramatized Adaptation) Author: Ralph Cotton Narrator: Bill Gillett, Zeke Alton, Nora Achrati, Bradley Smith, Eric Messner, Michael John Casey, Marni Penning, James Konicek, Colleen Delany, Christopher Graybill, Christopher Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 40 minutes Release date: April 1, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'Old ways and new clash in head-on confrontation: When journeyman hit man Ray Dylan agrees to look in on Sami Bloom, former mistress of a deceased Canadian crime financier, he realizes he must keep his p...2023-04-0105 min
Louisiana ConsideredThe musical “The Color Purple,” based on the book by Alice Walker, extends run at Le Petit TheatreLe Petit Theatre’s production of The Color Purple, the musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, has been extended through February 5th. It tells the story of Celie, an African American woman and her journey toward empowerment and self-love in the American South. Baton Rouge actress Taylor James, who stars as Celie, joins us for more.
The Musaica Chamber Ensemble continues its 17th season entitled “A Musical Family” with Next Door Neighbors. The adventuresome group will take audiences to distant lands featuring the works of composers from bordering countries. We learn more from Musaica violist...2023-01-3124 min
Dirt RadioInvasion Day and an Update on the Little DargoOn today's show Jack, Sam and Alana discuss invasion day rallies in Melbourne followed by Cam Walker and Alana's update on a trip taken to the Little Dargo river and how this beautiful old growth forest is set to be destroyed for pulp. Can we finish the native logging this year?2023-01-2300 min
ADHDAFEpisode 31: Hana Walker-Brown - ADHD, Misdiagnosis & ForgivenessThunder bolts and lightning, very very…frustrating! This episode is proof that three women failed by the system uniting really can cause a storm! Alongside being an award-winning Documentary Maker, Creative Director, Author, and Yoga Instructor, Hana Walker- Brown also has the patience of a Saint! This legendary lady persevered with this absolutely chaotic episode in which we battled the elements. A terrible storm caused internet problems, with Dawn getting booted off Zoom multiple times! There are a lot of stops and starts (hence slightly longer length) and a fair few really irritating Discord notification noises - too...2022-11-291h 14