# KQED — RSS Amplifier Everything KQED publishes, across 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## Bay Area to Host Flurry of Major Sporting Events, Caldor Fire Victims Still Struggling Five Years Later _2026-08-19 · The Latest from KQED_ The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9778952231.mp3) ## Wednesday Morning News Fix _2026-08-19 · The Latest from KQED_ This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC5920134450.mp3) ## Prop 43 Would Make It Harder to Raise Local Taxes in CA, Rep. Huffman Warns of the Rise of Christian Nationalism _2026-08-19 · The Latest from KQED_ This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1465012605.mp3) ## Boom and Bust in Big Sur _2026-08-19 · The Bay_ Big Sur’s residents are used to natural disasters. This time, Highway 1 is closed again thanks to the Timber Fire that started on Aug. 8, which has burned more than 5,000 acres. Parts of Big Sur are also under mandatory evacuation orders. As the SF Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau reports, it’s the latest chapter in a “boom and bust” cycle that Big Sur’s small businesses know all too well. Learn more… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6283678896.mp3) ## East Bay Voters to Choose Swalwell's Successor, CA Groups Battle to Represent Unaccompanied Young Immigrants in Court _2026-08-19 · The Latest from KQED_ The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6669208377.mp3) ## [Prop. 43 Would Make it Harder to Raise Local Taxes. Can it Pass?](https://next.kqed.org/news/12095893) _2026-08-19 · Political Breakdown_ This November, California voters will consider Proposition 43 — a measure aimed at making it harder for cities and counties to raise local taxes. It’s sponsored by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. That’s the anti-tax group that brought California Proposition 13 in 1978, a landmark ballot measure limiting property tax increases. Marisa sits down with the President of the Howard Jarvis… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC2970996287.mp3) ## Tuesday Morning News Fix _2026-08-18 · The Latest from KQED_ This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4125825278.mp3) ## San Jose City Workers Authorize a Strike, Artificial Stoneworkers Are Increasingly Dying From Silicosis _2026-08-18 · The Latest from KQED_ This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8466166534.mp3) ## Can the Increased State Budget Quell Parents' Childcare Anxieties?, Inside a Program to Steer Teens Away From Violence _2026-08-18 · The Latest from KQED_ The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1870492390.mp3) ## SFMOMA's First Solo Show by an Incarcerated Artist, The Fight to Remove Dams on the Eel River _2026-08-17 · The Latest from KQED_ This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9437617348.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PYKjf9RBGy1S) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## Why Piedmont Isn't Part of Oakland _2026-08-17 · The Bay_ Piedmont in the East Bay is a bit of an oddity: a city less than 2 square miles large in the middle of Oakland — but not part of it. It’s now one of the wealthiest cities in the Bay Area, and some Oakland residents want to ‘Cancel Piedmont’ in order to confront the region’s inequality. Today, we’re sharing a 2019 episode from our friends at Bay Curious about the city’s history. It’s a story about… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9429990093.mp3) ## Richmond Marks A Century of 'The Plunge,' CA Scientists Work to Create the First Detailed Record of Tide Pools _2026-08-14 · The Latest from KQED_ The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC2838862052.mp3) ## [New Polling Sheds Light on November Ballot](https://next.kqed.org/news/12095408) _2026-08-14 · Political Breakdown_ New Berkeley IGS polling came out this week that sheds light on how Californians are thinking about November’s big ticket ballot items — including the controversial billionaire tax. Marisa is joined by Melanie Mason, California Bureau Chief and co-author of Politico’s California Playbook. They talk about the latest polling, plus Xavier Becerra’s lead over Steve Hilton in the governor’s race.Then,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC3540719363.mp3) ## Friday Morning News Fix _2026-08-14 · The Latest from KQED_ This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6661064957.mp3) ## Is This Craft Night the Hottest Party in Alameda? _2026-08-14 · The Bay_ The Bay Area’s full of subcultures and meetups for just about everyone. So as part of a new series from KQED Arts & Culture called “Finding Your People,” Arts and Culture Editor Nastia Voynovskaya takes us inside a craft night in Alameda that’s quickly become one of the hottest events in town. Links: This Craft Night Might Be the Hottest Party in Alameda KQED Arts’ ‘Finding Your People’ Series… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC2402901863.mp3) ## [The Tech Billionaires' 'War on Democracy'](https://next.kqed.org/news/12095262) _2026-08-13 · Political Breakdown_ Silicon Valley’s most rich and powerful technologists are trying to end democracy in favor of a corporate-run authoritarian world order. That’s what Gil Durán warns in his new book “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy.” Marisa sits down with the journalist and former Democratic political advisor to discuss how tech billionaires — including Peter Thiel and Elon Musk —… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC5182928138.mp3) ## Belay On! Outdoor Rock Climbing in San Francisco _2026-08-13 · Bay Curious_ In the heart of San Francisco, near the Castro Theater and Corona Heights, there's a rock wall with a striking appearance. Listener Ravi Bhoraskar stumbled on it and wondered why the rock has a shiny, almost wet-looking appearance. And as a new convert to rock climbing, he also wondered if he could climb it. We dig into the history of urban climbs like this one and how they helped put the Bay Area… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1379669330.mp3) ## Why Oakland Unified Is Banning Cellphones _2026-08-12 · The Bay_ Class is back in session at Oakland Unified School District schools this week, with one notable change: A strict phone-free policy. KQED’s Katie DeBenedetti explains how a statewide mandate has pushed districts across the Bay to pass their own policies banning or restricting phones, and how it's playing out in Oakland. Links: OUSD Cellphone Ban for Students Takes Effect on the First Day of the… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8565102522.mp3) ## [Could Trump Actually Subvert the Midterms?](https://next.kqed.org/news/12094872) _2026-08-11 · Political Breakdown_ The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny over its use of federal agencies, such as the FBI and DHS, to reshape how our elections are run. That’s raising concerns that it could be harder for some eligible Americans to vote in the midterm elections. Marisa sits down with David Becker, a former federal prosecutor and Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6261776045.mp3) ## ‘We’re Not Fighting This Alone’: Gilroy and Beyond Pushes Back Against Planned ICE Facility _2026-08-10 · The Bay_ State and local leaders are suing the federal government after alleging that Immigration and Customs Enforcement quietly broke ground on a proposal to build an ICE facility in Gilroy. Santa Clara County leaders and a number of other Bay Area cities, counties and community groups, have banded together to put a stop to the plan. At a recent press conference, members of San Jose’s Japanese American… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1862873733.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NhCag1IC3192) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Primary Win Means for California Democrats](https://next.kqed.org/news/12094274) _2026-08-07 · Political Breakdown_ The California billionaire tax measure picked up major endorsements this week from the state Democratic Party and the California Labor Federation. The proposal to issue a one-time, 5% tax on the assets of the state’s billionaires has split Democrats, echoing deeper divides in the party ahead of a consequential midterm election. Guy Marzorati and the San Francisco Chronicle’s senior political… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC3804103093.mp3) ## Outside Lands Is Upon Us. Where Does All That Trash Go? _2026-08-07 · The Bay_ Outside Lands is upon us, and 75,000 people are expected to descend on Golden Gate Park each of the festival’s three days. That also means lots of trash. In this episode, SF Gate’s Melissa Cho walks us through how the festival is able to divert the majority of its waste from landfills. This episode first aired on Aug. 15, 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC3509980175.mp3) ## [Mayor Todd Gloria on San Diego’s Wins and Setbacks](https://next.kqed.org/news/12094092) _2026-08-06 · Political Breakdown_ Marisa sits down with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who’s in his sixth year leading California’s second largest city. Gloria’s tenure has been marked by ambition, but it also shows how hard it is to implement the policies he previously pushed with colleagues in the state Legislature. Gloria was also recently elected president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, putting him on the front lines of… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC2565310792.mp3) ## A Long-Awaited Refresh for S.F.'s Trash Cans _2026-08-06 · Bay Curious_ San Francisco’s trash cans have problems. From debris littering the streets around them, to the — more often than not — broken recycling compartments, these green garbage receptacles are past their intended life span. Replacing them has been a saga that Bay Curious started following in 2022, but at last the new cans are popping up on city streets. This is a refreshed version of our 2022 episode… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4104041761.mp3) ## SF Is Quietly Removing 911 Peer Responders _2026-08-05 · The Bay_ This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. Starting August 14, San Francisco will remove peer specialists from its 911 response. These peer specialists, equipped with both training and personal experience with issues like homelessness and addiction, say the decision is a regressive step in the city’s approach to mental and behavioral… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6632110452.mp3) ## [Trump Claimed Our Election System is Vulnerable. Then He Dismantled Cyber Defenses](https://next.kqed.org/news/12093847) _2026-08-04 · Political Breakdown_ Political Breakdown continues an ongoing series on election integrity in America. President Donald Trump repeatedly claims that the American election system is vulnerable and easily compromised. He has gone after electronic voting machines and ballot-counting systems, alleged that more than 250,000 noncitizens are on the voter rolls of four states and claimed foreign interference in the 2020… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC5605653448.mp3) ## Going to the Beach? Beware of Sneaker Waves _2026-08-03 · The Bay_ Headed to the beach? Keep a watchful eye on the ocean for sneaker waves. They’re sudden, far-reaching waves that are notorious for catching beachgoers off-guard. Videos of Californians being swept away have gone viral, including a recent incident in Santa Cruz where a lifeguard saved a 10-year old from drowning. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what sneaker waves are, why they’re dangerous, and how to… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4489173346.mp3) ## [Who Pays for Wildfire Damage? And Other Fights Awaiting California Lawmakers](https://next.kqed.org/news/12093469) _2026-07-31 · Political Breakdown_ The state Legislature returns to Sacramento from summer recess on Monday, and they’ll face big questions about California’s messy energy transition. Who should bear the cost of damaging wildfires? How should the state prioritize its shrinking climate fund? What regulations should they impose on the rapid buildout of AI data centers? Guy discusses all that with two contributors to Politico’s… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8876557739.mp3) ## [Dave vs. Goliath: The Union Man Behind CA's Billionaire Tax](https://next.kqed.org/news/12093303) _2026-07-30 · Political Breakdown_ Dave Regan built his career fighting for the underdog. Now he’s taking on California’s billionaires. Regan leads SEIU-UHW, a union representing more than 120,000 healthcare workers in the state. He’s known for taking on the state’s most powerful interests and using ballot initiatives as leverage to force negotiations. His latest proposal is a controversial billionaire wealth tax on the November… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6514940662.mp3) ## Welcome to Anchorage 9: Where Ships Park _2026-07-30 · Bay Curious_ Stephanie Rolfs, like many Bay Area residents, has spent a lot of time looking out over the bay, watching as ships come and go. The cargo ships in particular are so big and obvious as they sit out in the middle of the bay, south of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge and north of the San Mateo bridge. She wondered, how do those ships know where to park? Are there invisible parking "spots" they're… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9116648166.mp3) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eOKGz40cdLYR) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Voter Suppression Didn’t Start with Trump. A Historian Tracks Its Origins](https://next.kqed.org/news/12092872) _2026-07-28 · Political Breakdown_ This week, President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow him to implement an executive order aimed at making it much harder to vote by mail. The order would direct the Department of Homeland Security to create “state citizenship lists” of eligible voters and require the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail-in ballots only to people on those lists. It’s part of the president’s ongoing… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6136941236.mp3) ## Life, Automated: A New Podcast About Our Tech-Driven World _2026-07-28 · The Bay_ What does it mean to live, work, and make decisions in a rapidly automated world? Life, Automated, a new podcast distributed by KQED and made by our partners at the Ryan Institute for Complexity at Northwestern University, explores this urgent question. Listen every other Wednesday wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC2067804868.mp3) ## Got Existential Questions About AI? Try “Life, Automated” _2026-07-27 · Bay Curious_ Olivia shares the trailer for a new show. "Life, Automated" explores how to live, work, and make decisions in a world increasingly shaped by machines. What does the economy look like if AI can do much of what humans can? Will AI tools isolate us further, or steer us back toward community and common ground? Can the average person expect to be better off a decade from now? And what the heck should… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1313671817.mp3) ## Bruce Lee's Bay Area Legacy _2026-07-23 · Bay Curious_ Bruce Lee was one of the first Asian stars in Hollywood. His path to fame wasn’t easy but it paved the way for other Asian Americans to do the same today. Bruce was a disruptor in the kung fu world -- a young upstart who wanted to do things differently. Though he would eventually become this legendary figure in American culture, it took him years to hone his own style and philosophy. And many of… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4112311233.mp3) ## Bay Listeners, Let's Chat! _2026-07-21 · The Bay_ As we ramp up production for August, we’ve been thinking about you – our listeners – a lot. And we’d love to chat. About what you like hearing, what you want to hear more of, and some ideas we have. If you’re up for that, leave us a voicemail at 415-710-9223. Please leave us your name and a good number to call. Talk soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8495116157.mp3) ## The Life of Ishi, Last of His Tribe _2026-07-19 · Bay Curious_ When Ishi walked into Oroville, Calif. in 1911, newspapers around the country trumpeted the news with headlines like "Last Wild Indian." He was the last of the Yahi, a tribe of indigenous Californians, who had been decimated by genocide, disease and loss of food sources. Ishi was taken to San Francisco, where he was studied by anthropologists, given housing and a job. Today his story raises… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6827825325.mp3) ## The Mariners Who Guide Massive Ships Into the Bay _2026-07-09 · Bay Curious_ If you ask mariners, they’ll tell you, navigating a boat from the open ocean into the San Francisco Bay is notoriously treacherous. There’s the dense fog that can make it hard to see. Strong currents constantly rearrange the sea floor and can quickly throw a vessel off course. And finally – our bridges! If a boat were to strike a pillar it could be catastrophic. That’s why captains of big ships… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC7905385819.mp3) ## The Yemeni Cafe Boom _2026-06-25 · Bay Curious_ The first Yemeni cafe opened in the Bay Area in 2022, and since then nearly 20 have opened their doors around the region. Inside you'll find coffee drinks built around flavors like cardamom and cinnamon, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Many have become late-night hangouts, and for singles, a place to see and be seen. KQED's Maha Sanad walks us through the history of Yemeni migration to the U.S.,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC5054084851.mp3) ## The Bay Area Sex-Loving Commune That's Still Going Strong _2026-06-18 · Bay Curious_ In the 1960s and 70s the San Francisco Bay Area was home to many intentional communities and co-ops. A lot of people were interested in living situations that went counter to how they'd grown up, often in separated, single family homes. As time passed, many of those communities have broken up or morphed. But Lafayette Morehouse, in Contra Costa County, is still going strong. Bay Curious listener… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC7012186160.mp3) ## What Happens When the Bay Area’s Beloved Ferries Break Down? _2026-06-11 · Bay Curious_ The San Francisco Bay Area has two major public ferry agencies serving the north and east bay. Together, they carried 4 million people last year. Bay Curious listener Kristen Breck often sees the ferries as they crisscross the bay waters and she wondered, what happens if one breaks down? Where do they go to be repaired? And who does that work? Today, we take you behind the scenes and show what it… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6437500896.mp3) ## Campsites Are Hard to Get in California. Try Dispersed Camping Instead _2026-06-04 · Bay Curious_ If you aren't the type of person to wake up at 6:30am six months before you want to go camping to reserve a spot, you might be interested in dispersed camping. It's a free way to get outside and into nature that takes a little more preparation, but can yield big rewards. We break it down for you with KQED's Sarah Wright. Additional Resources: Dispersed Camping 101: How to Find Free Campsites Near… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC3043519503.mp3) ## The Wetsuit: Born of San Francisco's Frigid Waters _2026-05-21 · Bay Curious_ Jack O'Neill is often credited with inventing the first wetsuit and selling it out of one of the nation's first surf shops near San Francisco's Ocean Beach. But many people don't know that a UC Berkeley physicist had a big role in the wetsuit's early invention too. It's an invention that changed the sport of surfing forever. Now, people surf all kinds of cold locations due to the availability of… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8082480685.mp3) ## The Brutalist Embarcadero Fountain Some Love, Many Hate _2026-05-14 · Bay Curious_ Since it was first unveiled in 1971, the 710-ton brutalist-style Vaillancourt Fountain has been a divisive piece of public art. The tangle of concrete square tubes once fit in seamlessly with the Embarcadero Freeway, a double-decker road which once ran right next to it. But nowadays it stands out against the charming waterfront. On today's episode, we explore the life of this piece of public art,… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8752263348.mp3?updated=1778703655) ## The Delightful Story Behind A Thrift Store Vinyl Find _2026-05-07 · Bay Curious_ Jess Garcia loves perusing San Francisco thrift stores for treasures. One day, she came across a vinyl record titled "In Baghdad By the Bay: Cora and Santos Beloy," which piqued her curiosity. She rushed home to listen and was amazed at the sweet nostalgic quality of the voices she heard. When she looked for more information on the couple she couldn't find much, but had this feeling there must be… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6253531497.mp3?updated=1778116786) ## The 24 Hour Job of Running Alameda's Bridges _2026-04-30 · Bay Curious_ Sarah Reid noticed a control booth attached to one of Alameda's many drawbridges, and wondered if people are inside, working the bridge. Turns out they are, and it's a round-the-clock job. This week, Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman takes us into the life of a bridge tender, and explores the history of crossing the Oakland Estuary. Additional Resources: Alameda Relies on Bridge Tenders for Safety on Land and… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4560622445.mp3?updated=1777490684) ## Concord's Long Road from Navy Weapons Station to Walkable Neighborhood _2026-04-27 · Bay Curious_ Suzanne Howard was playing around with Google Maps one day and zoomed in on Concord, in the east bay. She noticed a large open space near Concord High School that wasn't labeled, but had some mysterious looking mounds in a grid pattern. What are those things, she wondered? And, what's being done with this space? Could housing be built there? In fact, a massive redevelopment project is in the works… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1675962083.mp3?updated=1776968639) ## The Most Beautiful Taco Bell in the World _2026-04-23 · Bay Curious_ The Pacifica Taco Bell, just outside of San Francisco, is legendary for its beachfront views and retro architecture. But it could never be built today. How did a fast food chain end up with such prime real estate? In this episode we explore it's origins, and how policy about California's coastline has evolved. Additional Resources: It’s the Most Beautiful Taco Bell in the World. Here’s Why It… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC1842051924.mp3?updated=1776880378) ## How to Make Friends in the Bay Area _2026-04-20 · Bay Curious_ It's hard these days to make a good old fashioned friend! Especially here in the Bay Area, where there are so many demands for our time and attention. On today's show, we hear some of your experiences with making friends in the Bay Area, and follow one listener as she tries to meet new friends in San Jose. This episode originally aired on The Bay podcast. Be sure to subscribe! Additional… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9397229188.mp3?updated=1776610157) ## Real Voices From San Francisco's Great Quake of 1906 _2026-04-16 · Bay Curious_ Recently uncovered and long forgotten oral histories from Black Americans who survived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire are front and center in this episode all about the stories history forgot. Given the racism of the day, how did the Black community recover from the devastation of the Great Quake? And how do people remember those moments when the earth shook and fire consumed the city? Additional… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9606889838.mp3?updated=1776124392) ## The Broken Alphabet of SF's Westside Streets _2026-04-13 · Bay Curious_ On the west side of San Francisco, the streets running east-west follow a bit of a pattern. They seem to be alphabetical, starting in the middle of the Richmond and going south, across Golden Gate Park, and into the Sunset District. Except, there are some anomalies in the pattern. Most of the names seem to be Spanish, but not all, and most of the alphabet is represented, but not all. What's going… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC6646257018.mp3?updated=1775856279)