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State of the BayBART tax? / Tariff ruling impact / The book "Why Fly"The impact of the Supreme Court tariff ruling on California; a proposed new sales tax to save for public transit; Caroline Paul's book Why Fly ; the News Quiz!
2026-02-2652 minState of the BaySFUSD Teachers Strike / Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial / ACT's 'Paranormal Activity'State of the Bay covers the San Francisco Unified School District's teachers strike, examines lawsuits putting kids’ social media addiction on trial, and shares a behind-the-scenes look at "Paranormal Activity" at ACT.
2026-02-1053 min
CrosscurrentsState of the Bay: Free Childcare in SFAs Bay Area families enjoy the Tiny Chef exhibit, many are also thinking about some serious daily family life matters - like childcare. As part of his new affordability push, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a new plan for free and subsidized childcare. KALW’s State of the Bay host Ethan Elkind recently dug into the plan with Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, a Politics reporter at The San Francisco Standard.
2026-02-1008 minCrosscurrentsState of the Bay: Free Childcare in SFAs Bay Area families enjoy the Tiny Chef exhibit, many are also thinking about some serious daily family life matters - like childcare. As part of his new affordability push, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a new plan for free and subsidized childcare. KALW’s State of the Bay host Ethan Elkind recently dug into the plan with Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, a Politics reporter at The San Francisco Standard.
2026-02-1008 minState of the BayBay Area Olympians / Free Childcare in SF / Trees as InspirationThree Olympic athletes from the Bay Area, Mayor Lurie's plan for expanded free childcare, the exhibition "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology"
2026-02-0356 minState of the BayBay Area Olympians / Free Childcare in SF / Trees as InspirationThree Olympic athletes from the Bay Area, Mayor Lurie's plan for expanded free childcare, the exhibition "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology"
2026-02-0356 minState of the BayBay Area Sports 2026 / Should SF Adopt Congestion Pricing? / RATIFIED DocumentaryWe preview year ahead in Bay Area sports, discuss the pros and cons of SF congestion pricing and hear about the new documentary RATIFIED.
2026-01-1455 minState of the BaySF's PG&E Woes / Getting it Right? Cutting Edge Tech in SF / "The Mayor of the Tenderloin"After holiday blackouts, should San Francisco finally buy out PG&E? Is SF finding the right balance in embracing cutting edge tech? Del Seymour, "The Mayor of the Tenderloin."
2026-01-1455 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 122: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2025, Part IIOn Christmas Day, we bring our year-end tradition to a close by counting down our top five books of 2025. From beloved classics to unexpected discoveries, these final picks reflect a reading year shaped by curiosity, challenge, and joy. Settle in with us for a reflective conversation about the books that defined 2025 . . . and the anticipation of new reading adventures waiting in 2026!2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode...
2025-12-252h 14State of the BayParenting in the Age of AI / Scott Galloway on Modern ManhoodHelping parents navigate how their kids use AI; Scott Galloway on the pressures facing men and boys.
2025-12-1655 minState of the BayMonday's Quick Hits From Around the BayCalifornia's wine industry struggles; Bay Area weather stagnates; the downlow on San Francisco's new police chief; author Mary Alice Stephens on life without alcohol.
2025-12-0954 minState of the BayPhil Ginsburg on SF Parks/California at COP30/Author Shobha RaoPhil Ginsburg on San Francisco's parks and public spaces; California delegation turns heads at UN Climate Conference COP30; Author Shobha Rao joins us to talk about her new book, Indian Country.
2025-11-1955 minState of the BayCongresswoman Lateefah Simon / Feeding the Bay with SNAP in Flux / Musician Meklit HaderoCongresswoman Lateefah Simon on the government shutdown, Bay Area organizations step up with SNAP in flux, musician Meklit Hadero
2025-11-1354 minState of the BaySpotlight on Bay Area Mayors / The Del Sol QuartetBay Area Mayors: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan; A media roundtable on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie; the Del Sol Quartet
2025-11-0459 minState of the BayBay Area Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge Canceled / 'FAFO' Parenting Debate / Second Chances in FirefightingState of the Bay examines the Trump administration’s canceled immigration enforcement surge in the Bay Area, explores the viral “FAFO” parenting trend, and spotlights how one program is giving formerly incarcerated Californians new opportunities as wildland firefighters.
2025-10-2855 minState of the BayBay Area Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge Canceled / 'FAFO' Parenting Debate / Second Chances in FirefightingState of the Bay examines the Trump administration’s canceled immigration enforcement surge in the Bay Area, explores the viral “FAFO” parenting trend, and spotlights how one program is giving formerly incarcerated Californians new opportunities as wildland firefighters.
2025-10-2855 min
State of the BayTrump Targets Wildlife Protections / What Matters Most at the End of Life / Poet Thea MatthewsState of the Bay explores Trump's proposed rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act. Then, end-of-life doula Diane Button shares lessons on how to live more fully. And, poet Thea Matthews joins us to talk about her new collection, Grime.
2025-10-2155 min
KPBS Midday EditionNewsom signs SB 79 to increase housing near public transitCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that allows for greater housing density near public transit stations across the state. Senate Bill 79 supersedes local zoning rules in the hopes of increasing housing production in the state.On Midday Edition Monday, we hear from one California housing advocate on why he thinks its passage is "the most significant housing bill that's ever been passed in California."Guest:Ethan Elkind, director, Climate Program, UC Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy and the Environment
2025-10-1316 minState of the BayCA's New AI Safety Law / The Bay Area's Driverless Future/ "Fairyland"California's landmark AI safety law, how autonomous vehicles will shape the Bay Area's future, the new movie "Fairyland"
2025-10-0759 minState of the BayCA's New AI Safety Law / The Bay Area's Driverless Future/ "Fairyland"California's landmark AI safety law, how autonomous vehicles will shape the Bay Area's future, the new movie "Fairyland"
2025-10-0759 minState of the BayDoes Tylenol Cause Autism?/How to Outsmart AI Scams/Mill Valley Film FestivalState of the Bay digs into the debate over whether Tylenol use is linked to autism. We reveal how AI scams work and how to avoid them. And we preview the 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival.
2025-09-3054 min
KQED's ForumNew State Climate Plan To Reduce Energy Costs, Fortify GridGovernor Gavin Newsom has signed into law one of the biggest environmental policy overhauls in decades, a package of six bills aimed at meeting California’s ambitious climate goals — while making housing and electricity more affordable. The new legislation lays out a plan to reduce consumer electricity costs and harden the state’s energy grid; it also insulates utility providers from wildfire liability and incentivizes oil and gas companies to remain in the state. We take a closer look at the changes and trade-offs and what they mean for you.
Guests:
Guy Marzor...
2025-09-2555 minState of the BayOakland Ballers Win! / Sweeping New Climate Bills / "The Day the Sky Turned Orange"Oakland Ballers championships, Newsom signs sweeping climate bills, the new musical "The Day the Sky Turned Orange"
2025-09-2355 min
State of the BayCOVID Vaccine Confusion / Journalist Shoshana Walter on America’s Rehab Industry / Dance Mission Theater’s Fight to ThriveState of the Bay addresses confusion over this year’s COVID vaccine with UCSF’s Dr. Monica Gandhi, investigates America’s troubled rehab industry with journalist Shoshana Walter, and celebrates San Francisco's Dance Mission Theater.
2025-09-1655 minKQED's ForumWhat New CEQA Reforms Aimed at Streamlining Housing Production Mean for the EnvironmentCalifornia has long prided itself on being a leader on environmental issues. Innovative laws like a carbon cap and trade program to limit greenhouse gas emissions and CEQA, which allows for environmental reviews of development projects, were a hallmark of that leadership. But a focus on cost of living and the need for more housing are putting into question how the state will balance environmental concerns with its desire for growth. In the first of a 2 day series looking at the impact of environmental reforms, we talk about what’s ahead for California’s environmental agenda.
2025-08-1855 minCrosscurrentsState Of The Bay: Assemblymember Buffy Wicks East Bay State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks has been pushing the California legislature to take more decisive action on our housing shortage. She says any solution will need to take into consideration an array of interconnected issues. Ethan Elkind, co-host of KALW’s “State of The Bay,” recently spoke with Wicks. And today, we’re bringing you an excerpt of that conversation.
2025-05-1208 minCrosscurrentsState Of The Bay: Assemblymember Buffy Wicks East Bay State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks has been pushing the California legislature to take more decisive action on our housing shortage. She says any solution will need to take into consideration an array of interconnected issues. Ethan Elkind, co-host of KALW’s “State of The Bay,” recently spoke with Wicks. And today, we’re bringing you an excerpt of that conversation.
2025-05-1208 minKQED's ForumHow President Trump Aims to Dismantle Environmental ProtectionsIn a sweeping executive order, Donald Trump has taken aim at efforts by states, including California, to set their own environmental policies. At risk are key components of California’s fight against climate change including its cap and trade program to control carbon emissions and efforts to promote electrical vehicles. Trump’s order is just the latest in his moves to reverse climate change policies, including halting government research funding and gutting environmental agencies. As his head of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin has said, the administration is “driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change...
2025-04-1657 min
KQED's ForumWhat the Trump Administration Could Mean for Our ClimateDonald Trump has called climate change a “hoax”, opined that sea level rise caused by melting glaciers “could create more oceanfront property,” and has said “nuclear warming” is just as concerning as a hotter planet. During his first administration, Trump made a point of dismantling Obama-era climate rules, and in his second, he has vowed to double down on production of fossil fuels. We talk to experts about what climate efforts may look like during a Trump Administration, and how California will respond.Guests:Ethan Elkind, director of the Climate Program at the Center for Law, Energy a...
2024-11-1157 min
KQED's ForumIn Transit: Cars Are Getting Bigger and More Dangerous. What Can We Do About It?Americans love big cars. But a new data analysis by the Economist finds the bigger the cars, the deadlier they are for pedestrians, for people driving smaller cars and for our roads and infrastructure. As the Economist’s Daniel Knowles writes, “for every life the heaviest 1% of SUVs or trucks saves in America, more than a dozen lives are lost in smaller vehicles.” Regulators are starting to consider ways car design could be safer for pedestrians and other drivers. But advocates say more needs to be done. As part of our In Transit series, we’ll take a closer look at...
2024-09-1257 min
Grey Matter with Michael KrasnyFighting Corruption, Waste and Politics to Address Climate Change. Ethan Elkind ExplainsEthan Elkind, a leading climate scientist, led us initially into an understanding of why climate goals were not being met and how that affects overall messaging. From there he spoke of the importance of battery technology, solar and wind renewable energies, and transition to minerals such as lithium, cobalt and graphite. He emphasized the need for care in the mining sector where he sees a window for change and the building of better grids. We then spoke of "lifestyle" changes, the need for more housing and a culture too centered on cars. Ethan spoke about desalination and water and the...
2024-08-271h 00
A Moment with Erik FlemingRailtown and DNC Voices Featuring Ethan Elkind, Michael Kane, Nashwa Bawab, Virgie Rollins, Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Marisol Garcia, and Justin DouglasIn this episode, Ethan Elkind, Director of The Climate Program at Berkeley Law, talks about his book, Railtown and the importance of public transportation towards climate change. Then, you will hear some of the voices from the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago last week.
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2024-08-261h 26
KQED's ForumIn Transit: Amtrak's Future In CaliforniaAmtrak reports that overall demand for passenger rail is soaring as yearly ridership totals approach pre-pandemic levels. But in California, the story is different. Popular west coast lines are losing riders and remain challenged by underinvestment and rules that give track priority to freight trains. In addition, increasingly powerful storms and rising seas threaten Amtrak’s infrastructure: Southern California’s Pacific Surfliner has repeatedly suspended service for emergency repairs. As part of Forum’s In Transit series, we look at the future of Amtrak in California.Guests:Ethan Elkind, direct...
2024-05-1455 min
Getting to Know RTOFERC, States' Rights, and RTO Mechanics + Growing Momentum in CAIn this episode, Advanced Energy United’s Leah Rubin Shen talks with Ethan Elkind, Director of the Climate Program at the Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, about the mechanics of establishing an RTO, the powers states retain, and FERC’s role in the process. PLUS: A timely update on some recent California momentum.
2023-05-3019 min
Climate Money WatchdogThe California Environmental Quality Act - Ethan ElkindEthan Elkind is the Director of the Climate Program at the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law and leads the Climate Change and Business Research Initiative on behalf of the University of California at Berkeley and University of California at Los Angeles Schools of Law. He taught at the UCLA law school’s Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic and served as an environmental law research fellow. He has a background in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), climate change law, environmental justice, and other environmental law topics. In 2005, he co-founded The Nakwatsvewat Institute, Inc., a Na...
2022-10-2748 min
Environmental Leadership ChroniclesCEQA Series: CEQA Reform to Advance Climate Action, ft. Ethan Elkind, UC BerkeleyThis episode is a feature in our CEQA Series featuring Ethan Elkind. Ethan is the Director of the Climate Program at the UC Berkeley School of Law, with a joint appointment at the UCLA School of Law. He researches and writes on law and policies that address climate change. He previously taught at the UCLA law school’s Frank Wells Environmental Law Clinic and served as an environmental law research fellow.
His book, Railtown, on the history of the modern Los Angeles Metro Rail system was published by University of California Press in January 2014. He is also a c...
2022-09-0649 minEnvironmental Leadership ChroniclesCEQA Series: CEQA Reform to Advance Climate Action, ft. Ethan Elkind, UC BerkeleyThis episode is a feature in our CEQA Series featuring Ethan Elkind. Ethan is the Director of the Climate Program at the UC Berkeley School of Law, with a joint appointment at the UCLA School of Law. He researches and writes on law and policies that address climate change. He previously taught at the UCLA law school’s Frank Wells Environmental Law Clinic and served as an environmental law research fellow.
His book, Railtown, on the history of the modern Los Angeles Metro Rail system was published by University of California Press in January 2014. He is also a c...
2022-09-0649 min
EV Hub LiveCritical Minerals for an EV FutureThis episode of EV Hub Live brings together Atlas founder Nick Nigro, Ethan Elkind, Director, Climate Program, Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at UC Berkeley and Abigail Wulf, Director, Critical Minerals Strategy at SAFE, to discuss critical minerals and how to ensure our supply chains can meet future EV demand.
2022-05-3137 min
Climate BreakPresident Biden's Infrastructure Bill with Ken Alex and Ethan ElkindFor a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/president-bidens-infrastructure-bill-with-ken-alex-and-ethan-elkind/
2021-06-2321 minClimate BreakPresident Biden's Infrastructure Bill with Ken Alex and Ethan ElkindWhat is President Biden's infrastructure bill all about, and what does it mean for climate change? Ken Alex and Ethan Elkind discuss the American Jobs Plan in this special edition episode of Climate Break.
2021-06-2221 minClimate BreakEarth Day with Ken Alex and Ethan ElkindFor a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/earth-day-with-ken-alex-and-ethan-elkind/
2021-04-2117 min
Bike TalkBike Talk - EVs: The Answer?A tweetstorm on whether electric vehicles are the solution moving forward crystallized into this talk, with Nick, Don, Lindsay and:
Lloyd Alter, Design editor at Treehugger.com, contributor to Guardian, Azure
https://twitter.com/lloydalter
Melanie Curry, Streetsblog California editor:
https://twitter.com/currymel
Ethan Elkind, Director of the Climate Change and Business Program at UC Berkeley/UCLA Schools of Law:
https://twitter.com/EthanElkind
Matthew Klippenstein, Clean Tech Engineer:
https://twitter.com/ElectronComm
Matthew Lewis, Director of Communications, California Yimby:
https://twitter.com/mateosfo
Nicole Murray, Ecosocialist attacking the white supremacist, capitalist institutions that beget mobility injustice, traffic violence...
2021-01-021h 25
STREET WANNABESSTREET WANNABES WITH KING HAGGARDStreet Wannabes interviewed Ethan Donway and Lauren Levy of King Haggard. We also discussed their two new singles "Slug" & "Threw Away", they played a live song "Gunslinger" (32 min in), recording at King Killer Studio, forming King Haggard with additions Sam Braverman & Ian Elkind, the upcoming album "A List of Complaints" and much more! Recorded 10/10, available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and all platforms.www.kinghaggardband.bandcamp.comwww.instagram.com/kinghaggardthebandwww.kks.nycitunes.apple.com/us/podcast/street-wannabes/id1442796179www.streetwannabes.com
2019-10-2240 min
KUCI: The Heather McCoy ShowHMS - Segment Two - 06 10 2014Ethan N. Elkind joins the show to talk about his excellent book, "Railtown: The Fright For The Los Angels Metro Rail And The Future of The City."
www.amazon.com/Railtown-Fight-Angeles-Metro-Future/dp/0520278275
2014-06-1000 min
Notebook on Cities and CultureS4E36: Los Angeles by Rail with Ethan ElkindColin Marshall sits down at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law with Ethan Elkind, an attorney who researches and writes on environmental law and the author of Railtown: The Fight for the Los Angeles Metro Rail System and the Future of the City. They discuss the reason visitors and even some Angelenos express surprise at the very existence of the city's subway; the roots of the assumption that Los Angeles would always have a 1950s-style "car culture"; why something as essential as a rail system has required a "fight"; the persistent Roger Rabbit conspiracy theory about the d...
2014-05-141h 07