Civic

San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Mel Baker
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Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution, covering important local issues and the unique experiences of living and working in San Francisco. The radio program airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on KSFP -LP 102.5 FM in San Francisco.

  1. Civic Special - Local experts illuminate candidate races and expected measures on city ballots in June and November

    6D AGO

    Civic Special - Local experts illuminate candidate races and expected measures on city ballots in June and November

    What’s on the ballot this coming June and November? The San Francisco Public Press and The Frisc hosted a panel discussion to discuss the key issues. These included: the “Overpaid CEO Act,” which would modify and boost the top executive pay taxa major charter reform measure that would restructure city governmentthe family zoning plan, which encourages more housingand the race to win the Congressional seat being vacated by Speaker Emeritus Nancy PelosiThe panelists were Jason McDaniel, associate professor of political science at San Francisco State University; Jeremy Lee, president of the Rose Pak Asian American Club; and Sin Wang, vice president of the San Francisco Entertainment Commission and founding board member of the West Side Family Democratic Club.

    59 min
  2. Civic Special - Formerly Incarcerated Performers Headline Berkeley Rep’s Mainstage

    JAN 14

    Civic Special - Formerly Incarcerated Performers Headline Berkeley Rep’s Mainstage

    Formerly Incarcerated Perform at Berkeley Rep

    29 min
  3. A Return to Harm? LGBTQ Youth Conversion Therapy Supreme Court Considers Upending Protections

    12/09/2025

    A Return to Harm? LGBTQ Youth Conversion Therapy Supreme Court Considers Upending Protections

    Civic

    30 min
  4. Civic Special - San Francisco “Family Zoning” Housing Plan

    11/26/2025

    Civic Special - San Francisco “Family Zoning” Housing Plan

    As part of an effort to meet state mandated housing requirements, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has introduced a "Family Zoning Plan" that would increase building height limitations along transit corridors. Supervisors have introduced amendments to the legislation which is being voted on December 2nd, 2025. SF Public Press Executive Director Lila LaHood and KALW Executive Producer Ben Trefny moderated a town hall conversation bringing together stakeholders with different ideas of how to move forward. Panelists include: Brianna Morales, the Community Organizer at the Housing Action Coalition (HAC), a member-supported advocacy organization dedicated to expanding housing opportunities for people of all income levels. Sharon Ng, a community planner representing REP-SF, the Race & Equity in All Planning Coalition. Jane Natoli, the San Francisco Organizing Director at Yimby Action. Fred Sherburn-Zimmer, an economic justice organizer. They are the Campaigns and Policy Director at Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco. The panel was recorded at KALW on 220 Montgomery Street in San Francisco.

    59 min
  5. Broke-Ass Stuart, Pioneer Offline-Online Influencer, Looks Back at 20 Years of Love, Death and Dive Bars.

    10/17/2025

    Broke-Ass Stuart, Pioneer Offline-Online Influencer, Looks Back at 20 Years of Love, Death and Dive Bars.

    Stuart Schuffman, aka Broke-Ass Stuart, started with a homemade zine, listing cheap eats, drinks and events. Along the way he became a TV travel host, publisher and mayoral candidate. He became an influencer offline before social media made influencer viable a career choice.

    27 min
  6. Why Are So Many Older Adults Unhoused, and What Can You Do About It?

    10/09/2025

    Why Are So Many Older Adults Unhoused, and What Can You Do About It?

    “No Place to Grow Old” San Francisco Public Press

    53 min
  7. How Federal Cuts Threaten Research and Lives

    10/02/2025

    How Federal Cuts Threaten Research and Lives

    When federal science budgets are gutted, the fallout reaches far beyond labs. From Alzheimer’s trials at the University of California San Francisco to cancer studies at the Veterans Administration, critical research is stalling, science students are losing opportunities to train and launch careers, and veterans are left without lifesaving care. Hear how universities, courts, and Congress are scrambling to protect the future of science as we unpack the political fight behind the cuts — and what’s at stake for you. We also explore how veterans are pushing back. To learn more, go to commondefense.us.

    30 min
  8. What Medicaid Cuts Mean for San Francisco

    09/04/2025

    What Medicaid Cuts Mean for San Francisco

    President Trump calls it “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but critics say the latest federal budget will slash more than a trillion dollars from Medicaid over the next decade — cutting coverage for an estimated 12 million people. In San Francisco, more than 250,000 residents rely on Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, along with tens of thousands of caregivers who support them. This episode of Civic from the San Francisco Public Press examines how the bill could affect local patients, long-term care workers, and the city’s healthcare safety net — with voices from those fighting to protect services that are essential to survival.

    34 min
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Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution, covering important local issues and the unique experiences of living and working in San Francisco. The radio program airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on KSFP -LP 102.5 FM in San Francisco.

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  • Creator
    San Francisco Public Press & KSFP, Mel Baker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    576
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Civic

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