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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS: 'Who's paying for this?' Reaction to Trump renovating The Kennedy Center and planning the 'Arc DeTrump' 02.02.2026

Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.

BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments 29.01.2026

The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.

BONUS: 'This inflammatory situation cannot continue in America:' Latest on ICE, including Super Bowl plans, unprecedented judicial intervention, more 27.01.2026

ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl

RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale 23.01.2026

The series closes with the voice of Nataly’s late father, Carlo, whose love, artistry, and spirit still echoed through the home he built. As the family returns to the ashes, small survivors, a palm tree, a ring, become symbols of enduring love and legacy. Through memories, laughter, grief, and resolve, this episode explores what it means to rebuild not just a house, but a sense of home, honoring a...

BONUS: Historic storm Fern to pummel the US: What to expect, plus why so many of today's kids are allowed to swear 22.01.2026

From Florida, through the Carolinas, East Coast, and Midwest, Fern is coming and she's angry. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe, plus if it makes you swear, you're not alone. And if your kids join you you're not alone in that either.

BONUS: Communities rise up against AI data centers -- but if not here, where? 21.01.2026

AI consumption of water and power for data centers is sending some communities into a frenzy. Here's more on that, plus what the CEO of SalesForce says about the 'evils' of AI.

BONUS: 'A bazooka aimed at the US economy:' Trump's Greenland gambit, a review of his first year, and more 20.01.2026

This week marks the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's second term. So, how's he doing, and what's going on with Greenland? Catch up on the latest, plus discover what's driving the deep freeze across the country.

BONUS: California proposes EV incentives as Ford touts new combustion engine trucks during Trump visit, the one where he gave an automaker the finger: the latest 15.01.2026

Donald Trump visited Detroit this week to highlight the auto industry and ended up embroiled in a sideshow when he gave an automaker the finger and told him to F off when he heckled him about Jeffrey Epstein. Here's more on the auto industry, Trump, California's new play to promote EVs, and the new jobs report that will dictate whether people can buy a car at all.

BONUS: 'I wasn't just telling the story, I was feeling it:' Reporter reveals aftermath of losing home to wildfire, as states battle insurance companies over payout policies and oil companies fight wetlands payout 14.01.2026

What's it like to lose everythign in a wildfire? A KNX reporter knows first-hand, and draws us into her heartbreaking story as KCBS reports on insurance company moves to remove coverage in some states and WWL reports on Chevron fighting a $74 million payout for alleged destruction of wetlands.

BONUS: Venezuela is one thing, but is the US ready to go to war with Iran? 13.01.2026

The United States did not completely destroy Iran's capability to create a nuclear weapon with strikes this summer, but is President Donald Trump ready to get involved as thousands are killed in nationwide protests in Iran?

BONUS: 'The streets feel like a tinderbox:' Latest on ICE shooting in Minneapolis as questions rage about official explanations 08.01.2026

A 37 year-old old mother is dead. That part we know. But lots of questions remain about the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman, a U.S. citizen, on a public street in broad daylight. Here's analysis from Audacy stations around the country and on-the-ground reporting from the WCCO at the scene.

BONUS: Controversy flares over Minneapolis hotel that refused reservations from ICE: the latest, plus remembering Jan. 6 06.01.2026

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

BONUS: Trump withdraws National Guard troops: the latest 02.01.2026

Donald Trump faced down leaders of several major American cities, then backed down. Here's what's going on with the National Guard in Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles and more Plus, analysis of how mom and pop investors beat Wall Street in 2025 and how to keep it going in 2026.

BONUS: Arctic freeze, record heat, wildfires, deadly floods and more: the natural disasters of 2025 and bracing for 2026 22.12.2025

2025 was a year of extremes in terms of weather patterns and natural disasters, from deadly floods in Texas, to Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing the Midwest and California's record-setting wildfires. Plus, it marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Here's the year in natural disasters.

BONUS: Is AI the end of white collar jobs? Latest on jobs numbers and more 19.12.2025

The latest jobs reports paints a dark picture of the US economy, but that's playing into the problems? Experts and analysts weigh in. Have you heard of performative job postings? they're a thing.

BONUS: 'Classless and ignorant:' Trump riles his own base with post about Rob Reiner, plus economic indicators worry both Dems and the GOP 16.12.2025
BONUS: 'Kids at a festival playing ... then chaos:' Mass shooting on Bondi Beach, plus remembering Rob Reiner amid a spate of violence 15.12.2025

The death of Rob Reiner has America reacting, and it came amidst a sudden outburst of violence both internationally and nationally. There was an anti-Semitic mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia, a terror attack on U.S. staffers in Syria and a mass shooting at venerable Brown University. Here's the latest.

BONUS: 'It's a mess:' Obamacare subsidies, a GOP healthcare plan, and why are so many seniors driving high? 12.12.2025

In this episode we get the latest on the debate around funding Obamacare subsidies, talk to Sen. John Kennedy about an alternative GOP plan -- is there one? -- And dive into a University of Michigan study about the huge number of seniors driving while high.

BONUS: Multiple mass shootings erupt across the US as questions swirl about Venezuela boat bombings 04.12.2025

Four were killed at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., shoppers ran for their lives when someone opened fire at Valley Fair Mall in California, and two National Guard members were killed by an ambush just blocks from the White House. Internationally, violence against Venezuela continues while questions are raised about their legality.

BONUS: Is the bubble about to burst on AI? Questions swirl as data centers skyrocket energy bills, people say they don't trust its medical advice and an AI song hits the charts 20.11.2025

Investors are worried an AI bubble is about to burst, so we're wondering what that would mean for the U.S. Plus, AI data centers are fueling double-digit energy cost increases, a new study shows we don't trust its medical advice, and yet an AI song is racing up the music charts. Get the full lowdown here from WCCO, WWJ, KCBS and more.

BONUS: New report on Trump's crypto wealth raises questions as pennies go bye-bye and retailers scramble 14.11.2025

Today On Deadline is talking about in with the new and out with the old as crypto comes into focus, specifically Trump's $3 billion holding that he started after winning the presidency. As for the old, pennies ended this week, which has many retailers wondering how to handle spending -- do we round up now or round down? Also, we forecast travel for Thanksgiving now that the government approved its...

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Terror plot thwarted before it could ruin the holiday for everyone, plus how old is too old to trick or treat? 31.10.2025

The FBI announced that a terror plot was thwarted in Michigan before it could ruin Halloween for everyone. Here's the latest. Plus, Marine City had a dilemma when a football championship fell on Halloween. Here's how they're handling it. And how old is too old to trick or treat? And then we go to the solar system to discuss how spooky the galaxy is. We also find out which galaxy smells like raspbe...

BONUS: Big companies are shedding jobs like tears, but what's really going on in the US economy? Here's the latest 29.10.2025

Target, Amazon, Starbucks, UPS and more announced mass layoffs recently, which has some ready to declare a recession is imminent. But what's really going on in the U.S. economy? Here's analysis and reporting from economists, professors and hiring managers.

BONUS: Crime capers have people wondering if this is real life or Hollywood: the latest on the Louvre and NBA gambling scandal 24.10.2025

The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.

What happened to the hurricanes? Getting to the bottom of El Nino and La Nina, plus what's next 22.10.2025

A new hurricane seemed to strike at regular intervals the last couple of falls ... but then they disappeared in 2025. What happened and what's next? Experts break it down. Plus, winter is coming and here's how to prepare.

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