State of the Bay

Ethan Elkind, Grace Won

We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California and beyond. We bring you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.

  1. 12 Aug

    Preparing for Extreme Heat / Should SF Create a Public Bank? / SF Boom & Bust

    State of the Bay explores the risks of extreme heat and how our city can prepare, delves into the debate over whether San Francisco should establish a public bank and hears about SF's boom and bust history.

  2. 12 Aug

    CA Wildfire Update / 'The Man Will Burn' Filmmakers on Burning Man at 40 / Dancer Khala Brannigan's 'Maura'

    State of the Bay gets an update on California's wildfire season with CalMatters' Rachel Becker, talks with the filmmakers of HBO's new documentary "The Man Will Burn," and learns about dancer Khala Brannigan's new solo work on grief and memory.

  3. 28 July

    Is California's Budget Growth Defensible? / Jude Berman's Latest Book

    A panel discussion on the rapid growth of California's budget. Jude Berman on her new book of short stories, Shot.

  4. 18 July

    New AI Tool for Workers' Rights/Housing vs Local Control/Dog Surfing Championships

    State of the Bay sits down with Gretchen Carlson to learn about a new AI tool, explores whether California's new housing laws override local control, and visits the dog surfing world championships.

  5. 30 June

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

    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."

  6. 16 June

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

    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.

  7. 16 June

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

    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.

  8. 16 June

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

    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."

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We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California and beyond. We bring you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics. About Bay culture, homegrown innovations, and more.

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  • Creator
    Ethan Elkind, Grace Won
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    State of the Bay

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