KQED's The California Report

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.

15 HR. AGO

Will Trump Presidency Affect California's Housing Crisis?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House, California housing advocates are bracing for how a second term could impact the state’s challenges in building housing, notoriously high home prices, rents, rates of homelessness. Guest: Dan Dunmoyer, President and CEO, California Building Industry Association The Palm Springs City Council will vote Thursday on whether to approve a settlement for the survivors and descendants of a predominantly black and brown neighborhood that was burned down 60 years ago. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
1 DAY AGO

Passage Of Prop 36 Could Lead To More Balanced Approach On Crime

Supporters of criminal justice reform in California suffered some big losses in last week’s election. But people on both sides of the debate over crime and punishment say the election shouldn’t be seen as a renunciation of progressive reforms entirely. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED In the Central Valley, Republican Congressman David Valadao has won re-election, moving the GOP closer to control of the House. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California State Senate. Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 min
2 DAYS AGO

What A Trump Presidency Means For California

President-elect Donald Trump made plenty of promises during his campaign that could affect the state of California. But California is already taking action to defend itself against potential Trump administration policies. Will it work? Guest: Melanie Mason, Politico Federal health officials are making a new push to test more workers who might be infected with bird flu. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
3 DAYS AGO

Sacramento Programs Aim To Help Unhoused Veterans

On this Veterans Day, a reminder that thousands of veterans, young and old, are homeless in our state. But in Sacramento and surrounding communities, the numbers of homeless vets has noticeably dropped over the past couple of years. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio The California Air Resources Board is moving ahead with changes to toughen the state’s low carbon fuel standard. Regulators voted to approve the controversial amendments late Friday. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED As the Southern California Kaiser mental health worker strike enters its fourth week, some patients are turning to social media to show their support. Reporter: Robert Garrova, LAist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
6 DAYS AGO

Godzilla And Its History In Los Angeles

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the release of the original Godzilla film across Japan. But the movie that American audiences first saw was actually an altered version with added scenes shot at a small Los Angeles studio. Reporter: Josie Huang, LAist The Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County has destroyed 132 structures, most of which were homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
NOV 7

Republicans, Trump See Big Gains With Latino Men

Details are still coming in about how voting demographics broke down in the presidential election. But so far, it seems Republicans made big gains with Latino voters, particularly men. Guest: Christian Paz, Senior Politics Reporter, Vox Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate in Ventura County because of a wind-whipped wildfire that continues to burn out of control. The Mountain Fire is believed to have destroyed dozens of homes so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
NOV 6

Trump Wins Presidential Election

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Although a handful of states have not been called, the former president clinched the victory with his win in Wisconsin. Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED Democratic representative Adam Schiff won the US Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday night. A number of statewide ballot measures were decided on Election Night, although the outcome of some are still up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 min
NOV 5

Answering Last Minute Voter Questions Before Election

Millions of Californians are expected to head to the polls Tuesday in the 2024 general election. They'll be voting on local measures, state propositions and our next president. If you're one of those people and you've got some last minute questions you're too afraid to ask, we've got you covered. Guest: Kim Alexander, President of the California Voter Foundation PG&E says as many as 15,000 in 17 counties across its sprawling area could lose power starting Tuesday night, because of the onset of dangerous fire weather. Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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369 Ratings

Good review of current events

Mar 29

Fugitive hedgehog

This podcast keeps me up-to-date on what’s happening in California and I think generally fair
Dishonest

Oct 15

xoxo77

This serves as a more left activist agenda than a fair accounting of just the factual news. It’s disappointing and why I’ve never contributed money to their fundraising campaigns.
Thank you

Jan 18

lobosteeler

Thank you for all the great reporting and the new episode photo imagery!
Too many other podcast promotions

Mar 7

Carina420

State news coverage is decent. Too many ads of other podcasts.

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.