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KQED's ForumKQED’s Guide to Fall Arts in the Bay AreaThis fall brings Bay Area residents plenty of options for enjoying the arts from the Castro Theatre reopening with a Sam Smith residency after a two year closure to an exhibit of Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Knowledge at Stanford. And of course, there are the perennial events like LitQuake, the region’s premier literary festival, and celebrations of Oktoberfest, Día de los Muertos, and Halloween. KQED’s Arts team joins us to provide recommendations. And, we’ll hear from you, what’s the fall event or activity you are most looking forward to?
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Gabe Meli...
2025-10-0353 min
The BayMeet Misa James, Winner of the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music ShowcaseEarlier this summer, KQED in partnership with LaRussell and Good Compenny hosted a Bay Area Music Showcase in Vallejo. After more than 200 submissions, five artists from the Bay Area were selected to compete for real recognition.
Today, first place winner Misa James talks with us about his music, being an artist in San Jose, and his hopes after his win.
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LaRussell, Ruby Ibarra, Souls of Mischief, Misa James and more perform in San Jose Sunday Sept. 21
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2025-09-1923 min
The BayKQED Live: My Wildest Bay Area Story with Fools CircleMy Wildest Story is a national live storytelling and comedic trauma-bonding event series from the pop-up comedy collective Fools Circle. Earlier this month, some of the Bay Area’s favorite comedians and storytellers gathered at KQED for this showcase of crazy and jaw-dropping personal experiences that could only happen here.
This episode contains explicit language.
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2025-05-2329 min
KQED's ForumKQED Youth Takeover: Oakland Ballet Explores Immigrant Stories From Angel IslandEllis Island might have been a welcoming place for many immigrants to the United States, but Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay tells a more troubling history of immigrant detention. Starting next month, the Oakland Ballet will premiere “Angel Island Project,” a dance production highlighting the stories of immigrants, primarily from China, who were detained there in the early 20th century. As part of KQED’s annual Youth Takeover, high school students Nico and Maite bring together choreographers and a local historian to talk about the project and the lessons that histories of immigration can teach us today.
2025-04-2457 minKQED's ForumKQED Youth Takeover: Deliberative Democracy Puts Dialogue and Reason at Center of Decision MakingIn today’s intensely polarized climate, political conversations can quickly devolve into heated arguments. But a process called deliberative democracy has found success convening people from across the political spectrum for informed, reasoned dialogue on contentious issues. As part of KQED’s Youth Takeover week, high school students Ryan Heshmati and Anaya Ertz bring together the head of Stanford’s Deliberative Democracy Lab with people who have brought deliberative techniques to local government to discuss how we can put dialogue and reason at the center of decision-making.Guests:Ryan Heshma...
2025-04-2257 min
KQED's ForumForum from the Archives: Daveed Diggs Live at KQED FestWe’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 his roles in the original “Hamilton” and is known for the TV show “Snowpiercer” and the Oakland-set movie and series “Blindspotting.” We talk about his career, about the “unspoken contract” a live performer makes with an audience and about executive producing a new documentary about Bay Area high schoolers during covid — “The Class.”Guests:Daveed Diggs, actor, rapper, writer. executive producer, Blindspotting, co-wrote, co-produced, and costarred in the 2018 film
2024-11-1557 min
Political BreakdownHighlights and Takeaways From KQED’s Lively Mayoral DebateThe dust has settled on last night’s debate — sponsored by KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle — with the leading candidates for mayor of San Francisco. Scott, Marisa and Guy discuss highlights and takeaways from the debate, where incumbent London Breed was regularly in the hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-2125 min
The BayKQED Live: San Francisco Mayoral DebateOn Thursday night, KQED and the San Francisco Chronicle hosted an hourlong debate with 5 of the candidates for mayor of San Francisco: London Breed, Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin, and Ahsha Safai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-201h 02Political BreakdownPanelists for the KQED/SF Chronicle Mayoral Debate Assess the State of the RaceKQED and The San Francisco Chronicle host a live debate with the top five candidates for mayor of San Francisco tonight at 7 p.m. Scott, Marisa and the Chronicle's Joe Garofoli preview the debate and discuss the state of the race and how it could be affected by ranked choice voting.The debate will be available live, streaming online and broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-2031 min
KQED's ForumRecapping the Debate with KQED's Politics TeamVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the stage Tuesday night for their first Presidential debate. The only debate on the books before November’s election, it’s being held in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. Political analysts are watching for how the two challenge each other on the key issues of immigration, health care and the economy – as well as for the pair’s cadence and debate strategies. Mics will only be turned on for the candidate speaking; there will be no in-room audience. Thirty percent of Americans say the debate will inform their vote, ac...
2024-09-1157 min
KQED's ForumZooming in with “Deep Look,” KQED’s Award Winning Wildlife Video SeriesWhy is the ocean full of moon jellies? How do snails use fishing nets made of slime? What’s actually happening when a mosquito sucks your blood? These are just some of the questions that the producers and scientists behind “Deep Look,” KQED’s Emmy-award winning video series, take on. Now in its 11th season, “Deep Look,” uses ultra-high definition video to give viewers an up close – and sometimes microscopic look – at the insects, animals and plants that we can find around us. We’ll talk to the team behind the show, and hear from you: what’s something in the natural world...
2024-08-0557 min
KQED's ForumKQED Series ‘Beyond the Menu’ Tells the Backstory of FoodHong Kong’s famed pineapple bun does not contain pineapples. Samosas can be found in many cultures outside of India. And the birria taco owes a lot to indigenous cultures who helped cultivate a love and devotion to chiles. These are some of the surprising food backstories that host Cecilia Phillips and the team behind KQED’s digital program “Beyond the Menu” explore in this new series. We’ll talk to Philips about where our favorite foods come from and hear from you. What dishes do you love that have an intriguing backstory?Guests:
2024-05-0155 min
KQED's ForumKQED Youth Takeover: We’re Getting a WNBA TeamThe WNBA is coming to the Bay Area! Fans will have a new women’s team to cheer for, at a moment when female superstars like Caitlin Clark have captivated basketball lovers of all ages. As part of KQED’s Youth Takeover week, high school athletes Mahi Jariwala, Jessie Lin and Olivia Ma bring together a sports journalist, a basketball coach and a Title IX attorney to talk about the impact of women’s basketball in the Bay Area – and the arrival of a new professional team.Guests:Mahi Jariwala...
2024-04-2655 min
KQED's ForumKQED Youth Takeover: How Can San Jose Schools Create Safer Campuses?In 2020 and 2021, against a backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19 pandemic, school districts across the country made the decision to remove police officers from their campuses. In the San Jose area, pressure from teachers and parents pushed several school districts to increase mental health support on campuses – hiring social workers and creating wellness centers – as an alternative to policing. As part of KQED’s Youth Takeover week, high school juniors Khadeejah Khan and Nico Fischer, and a panel of educators, will examine that decision, learn how different schools in San Jose have adapted, and discuss new issues...
2024-04-2455 min
KQED's ForumKQED Youth Takeover: How Social Media is Changing Political AdvertisingPoliticians have historically relied on traditional media — like television — to get out their campaign messages and mobilize voters. Who can forget the infamous 1988 Willie Horton ad? But while traditional media still dominates political ad spending, politicians are spreading their messages on digital platforms once reserved for entertainment. Even TikTok is being leveraged by many politicians as the way to engage a digital generation. As part of KQED’s annual Youth Takeover week, high school juniors Ryan Heshmati and Kate Quach bring together a panel of media experts to talk about how political advertising works today and how we got there...
2024-04-2255 minKQED's ForumKQED's 'On Our Watch' Uncovers Corruption and Abuse at California’s New Folsom PrisonCalifornia State Prison, Sacramento – also known as New Folsom Prison – is considered one of the state’s most dangerous. It’s one of several facilities in California that house the most violent offenders, and corrections officers there use force at a rate that’s nearly 40% higher than in other prisons. It’s also a notoriously difficult environment for prison workers, who face high rates of work-related mental health issues, as well as hazing and abuse if they report official misconduct. A new season of KQED’s award- winning podcast “On Our Watch” looks at the pattern of abuse, cover-up and corruption at...
2024-04-0355 min
The BayKQED Live: Listening to Young Elected LeadersLast week, KQED and the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good at the University of San Francisco convened some of the Bay Area’s youngest elected officials — Assemblymember Alex Lee, Hercules Mayor Alexander Walker-Griffin, and Sunnyvale Councilmember Alysa Cisneros — to share their experiences in conversation with politics correspondent Guy Marzorati and USF student fellow Caitlin Kennedy. Links:
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2023-10-3037 min
Political BreakdownWillie Brown at KQED Live (Pt. 2)In the second part of their conversation at KQED Live, Scott and Marisa talk to former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about his unorthodox strategy for winning an Assembly seat, what he learned from Jesse Unruh, forging bonds with San Francisco's LGBTQ community and his years in the crosshairs of the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-0731 min
Political BreakdownWillie Brown at KQED Live (Pt. 1)In the first part of a conversation at KQED Live, Scott and Marisa talk to former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about his childhood in Texas, the unlikely clients who propelled his early law career and how he met Dianne Feinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-2631 min
The BayKQED Live: A San Jose Mayoral Candidates ForumThis November, San Jose residents will make a big decision about the future of the nation’s 10th largest city. The San Jose’s mayor’s race is between two candidates: Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez and San Jose City Councilmember Matt Mahan. Whoever becomes mayor will be responsible for big issues like homelessness, affordable housing, policing, and the future of the city’s downtown.Today, we’re sharing a mayoral forum hosted by KQED in partnership with Univision, where Chavez and Mahan discuss their visions for the city. Learn more about...
2022-10-171h 00
The BayKQED Live: An Interview with Chesa BoudinIt’s election season again. On June 7, Californians have some big decisions to make in elections both locally and statewide. In San Francisco, voters will decide whether or not District Attorney Chesa Boudin will keep his job. Boudin was a public defender who grew up with parents in prison. And when he was elected in 2019, he promised progressive reforms around prosecution and police accountability.Now, he faces a recall election. The people who want him out of office say he hasn’t been tough enough on crime, and that the city is less safe under his l...
2022-05-0959 min
The BayKQED Live: Finding Asylum in CaliforniaLanding in a new country is never easy, even if you’re landing in a place like the Bay Area, which is already home to so many immigrants, refugees, and people who’ve sought asylum. And between Russia's invasion of Ukraine, chaos in Afghanistan, and the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, this topic has been on our minds a lot.On Wednesday, March 23, KQED Live held an event called Finding Asylum in California. It included visual art by Caleb Duarte, and a discussion moderated by KQED Newsroom host Priya David Clemens. That discussion also included KQED immigr...
2022-03-2830 min
Political BreakdownNancy Pelosi on 5 Images of Her Life and Career (at KQED Live, Pt. 2)In the second part of their conversation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on stage at KQED Live, Scott and Marisa get the Speaker's reaction to five images from her life and career: from meeting Senator John Kennedy and running for Congress to high-profile clashes with former president Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2531 min
Political BreakdownNancy Pelosi on Threats to Democracy and Tough Legislative Choices (at KQED Live)House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins Marisa and Scott on stage at KQED Live to discuss the threats facing America's democracy, the Democrats voting rights agenda, her experience during the January 6th riots at the Capitol and the tough choices facing her caucus as they narrow their social policy and climate agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-1531 min
On Our WatchIntroducing On Our Watch from NPR and KQEDWhat happens to police officers who use excessive force, tamper with evidence or sexually harass someone? In California, internal affairs investigations were kept secret from the public — until a recent transparency law unsealed thousands of files. On Our Watch is a limited-run podcast from NPR and KQED that brings you into the rooms where officers are interrogated and witnesses are questioned to find out who the system of police accountability really serves, and who it protects. New episodes drop weekly, starting Thursday, May 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-1107 min
The BayBy the People: How the Last Four Years Changed KQEDKQED wasn't alone in struggling to cover former President Trump. These last four years changed how many journalists think about their responsibilities to the public. It's also forced more members of the news media to reckon with their own role in perpetuating long-existing, systemic problems.So we wanted to chat with KQED’s newsroom leaders about how they've changed over the past four years, and the role local news plays in a frail democracy.Guests: Vinnee Tong, KQED’s Director of News and Ethan Toven-Lindsey, KQED’s Executive EditorRead the transcript here. Si...
2021-01-2519 min
KQED's ForumThousands of Elder Care Homes at Heightened Risk of Wildfire, KQED FindsA new KQED investigation finds that more than a third of long-term senior care facilities are at heightened risk for wildfires. Many aren't ready for emergencies. That risk will continue to grow as California’s population ages. Officials estimate that there will be 8.6 million residents over the age of 65 a decade from now and many of them will live in one of the 10,000 long-term care homes across the state. The coronavirus pandemic has slowed down state efforts to prepare for wildfire emergencies -- efforts many say were insufficient. We’ll hear about KQED’s investigation.
2020-08-1738 min
The BayWhat Companies Know About KQED’s Silicon Valley EditorCalifornians can now request their personal data from companies that have them. So KQED's Rachael Myrow tried it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2416 min
The BayThe Thinking Behind KQED’s Mass Shooting CoverageSince the days of Columbine, America's reference point for mass shootings has shifted over and over again. These shootings have happened at schools, movie theaters and night clubs. But there are also the mass shootings that happen on the margins: In people's homes, backyards and cul-de-sacs. The epidemic of gun violence in America is pushing newsrooms like KQED's to interrogate how to cover these tragedies. We take you inside the KQED newsroom in conversation with managing editor Vinnee Tong about the questions newsrooms like ours are grappling with in this moment.
Guest: Vinnee Tong, KQED's Managing Editor of...
2019-11-2015 min
The BayKQED’s Podcast #Rightnowish Tackles How Art Shapes the BayBay Area artists have a tendency to embed politics and messages for society into their creative work. KQED's newest podcast Rightnowish highlights those artists -- and how what they make is shapes (and has been shaped by) where we are. Author and KQED Arts writer Pendarvis Harshaw brings us into his conversations with artists, creatives and thinkers who teach us about Bay Area life and culture.
Guest: Pendarvis Harshaw, KQED Arts writer and Host of Rightnowish
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2019-10-1413 min
The Bay#Rightnowish: KQED’s Newest Show Spotlights Artists With a MessageThere are a ton of artists, creators and thinkers in the Bay Area who have messages for society. KQED's newest radio show Rightnowish highlights them. Author and KQED Arts writer Pendarvis Harshaw brings us into conversations as he embeds himself in Bay Area life and culture.
Guest: Pendarvis Harshaw, KQED Arts writer and author of OG Told Me
Listen to Rightnowish on KQED at 7:34 and 9:34 am on Sundays, or check it out online at KQED.org/Rightnowish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-1914 minThe BayMore than 30 Newsrooms Join KQED’s Police Records ProjectDozens of reporters across California have been working to obtain records from police departments on misconduct and accountability under a new state law, SB 1421, that went into effect this year. But they're having a hard time. Police unions are suing cities and counties to prevent these documents from being released. Today, we’ll give you an update on this effort led by KQED.
Guest: Sukey Lewis, KQED criminal justice reporter
Here are more stories about the police records journalists have been able to obtain from the California Reporting Project collaboration.
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2019-03-2721 min
KQED: Gallery CrawlKQED: Gallery Crawl - Non-Violent Femmes -- April 2009In April 2009, GALLERY CRAWL visits with photographer Melanie Pullen about her latest series VIOLENT TIMES at Stephen Wirtz Gallery. At Rena Bransten Gallery, we check out Tara Tucker's FOREIGN RELATIONS exhibition and Marci Washington's DARK MIRROR. (For an additional audio-only interview with Melanie Pullen, visit kqed.org/gallerycrawl.)
2009-04-1716 min