Ethan Elkind, Grace Won

State of the Bay

Society EN ↓ 20 episodes

CITY VISIONS has a new name and look. Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do. We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more. Welcome to the ne...

Author

Ethan Elkind, Grace Won

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.kalw.org

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

California State Parks / Should the UCs Bring Back Standardized Testing? / Vanessa Hua's "Coyoteland" 30.06.2026

A look at California's amazing state parks and how to visit them for free; a conversation about whether the UCs should bring back standardized testing; and a conversation with Vanessa Hua about her new novel "Coyoteland."

World Cup Fever? / SFUSD Scrutiny / Lurie’s Budget / Printmaker Courtney Sennish 16.06.2026

Three Bay Area reporters on World Cup excitement, federal scrutiny of SFUSD and Mayor Daniel Lurie's latest budget proposal. Plus a conversation with printmaker Courtney Sennish.

Latest CA Primary Election Results / Dr. Christopher Choukalas on 'Even the Darkest Night' / 'Becoming A Man' 16.06.2026

State of the Bay breaks down the latest results from California’s June primary election, explores paternal postnatal depression, and talks with the creators of the play Becoming a Man about identity, love, and transformation.

Universal Primary Care? / Theo Baker on Stanford / Berkeley Filmmaker's Latest 16.06.2026

A UCSF doctor's bold plan for universal primary care in CA; Theo Baker on his memoir about Stanford; Berkeley filmmaker Sara Dosa's "Time and Water."

'Super' El Niño? / Great California Road Trips / Rain Gardens at Home 21.05.2026

State of the Bay explores what a potential “super” El Niño could mean for the Bay Area, takes a road trip across the California with travel experts, and learns how to create a rain garden at home.

CA Governor's Race/AI Chatbots' Role in Mass Shootings/Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures 12.05.2026

State of the Bay digs into the California Governor's race, examines AI chatbots' role in mass shootings, then tours the Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures.

AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong 05.05.2026

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."

AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong 05.05.2026

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."

Sup. Stephen Sherrill / A MoAD Emerging Artist 29.04.2026

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill makes his case to keep his job as D2 supervisor. Meet MoAD newest Emerging Artist Jasmine Ross along with director Key Jo Lee.

Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival 21.04.2026

State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival 21.04.2026

State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Presidio Trust Firings / D2 Candidate Lori Brooke / Rolling Stone Mag's Founding 14.04.2026

A discussion on President Trump's Presidio Trust board firings, D2 Candidate Lori Brooke on why SHE will be better than Stephen Sherrill, the SF founding of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed 07.04.2026

State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.

Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed 07.04.2026

State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.

Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots? / Marie Hurabiell's Congressional Bid / 'Creatively Shaded' on Bay Area Black Theater 31.03.2026

State of the Bay examines a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted, continues our series on the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi with candidate Marie Hurabiell, and hears from the artists behind the podcast "Creatively Shaded."

Fallout from Cesar Chavez Allegations / Saikat Chakrabarti's Congressional Bid / SF's Iconic Film Spots 24.03.2026

State of the Bay delves into the fallout from the Cesar Chavez allegations, sits down with Saikat Chakrabarti to discuss his Congressional bid and takes a tour through SF's iconic film spots.

SF's Dumbest Law?/Scott Wiener's Congressional Bid/Art that Imagines the Future 17.03.2026

State of the Bay checks out the contest to find SF's dumbest law, sits down with State Senator Scott Wiener to discuss his Congressional bid and explores an art exhibit imagining the future looking back at us.

Pedestrian Safety in SF / Supervisor Connie Chan's Congressional Bid / Pie Ranch Farm 10.03.2026

We discuss pedestrian safety in SF, sit down with Supervisor Connie Chan to discuss her bid for Congress and learn about Pescadero's Pie Ranch farm

BART tax? / Tariff ruling impact / The book "Why Fly" 25.02.2026

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!

SFUSD Teachers Strike / Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial / ACT's 'Paranormal Activity' 10.02.2026

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.

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