State of the Bay
KALW
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 new STATE OF THE BAY!
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Networks:
KALW
Description:
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 new STATE OF THE BAY!
Twitter:
@cityvisionsKALW
Language:
English
Contact:
415-377-6429
Email:
kalw@kalw.org
Episodes
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?/How to Outsmart AI Scams/Mill Valley Film Festival
9/29/2025
State of the Bay digs into the debate over whether Tylenol use is linked to autism. We reveal how AI scams work and how to avoid them. And we preview the 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival.
Duration:00:54:39
Oakland Ballers Win! / Sweeping New Climate Bills / "The Day the Sky Turned Orange"
9/22/2025
Oakland Ballers championships, Newsom signs sweeping climate bills, the new musical "The Day the Sky Turned Orange"
Duration:00:55:45
COVID Vaccine Confusion / Journalist Shoshana Walter on America’s Rehab Industry / Dance Mission Theater’s Fight to Thrive
9/15/2025
State of the Bay addresses confusion over this year’s COVID vaccine with UCSF’s Dr. Monica Gandhi, investigates America’s troubled rehab industry with journalist Shoshana Walter, and celebrates San Francisco's Dance Mission Theater.
Duration:00:55:10
Parenting: Conversations with Kids in Tough Times / Manvir Singh on Shamanism
9/8/2025
A panel of psychologists will give tips on talking to kids during tough times and we'll hear about shamanism's origins and role in human culture.
Duration:00:56:03
Valkyries Vibes / Bay Area Unified? / America's First Black Millionaire
8/26/2025
Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Golden State Valkyries; think tanks SPUR and Joint Venture Silicon Valley on the Bay Area uniting; a new SF City Guide walking tour on American's first black millionaire, William Liedesdorff.
Duration:00:55:47
California’s Redistricting Plan / SF’s Neighborhood Zoning Debate / Crafting Stories That Resonate
8/18/2025
State of the Bay examines California’s redistricting push to counter Texas, debates San Francisco’s proposed “Family Zoning” plan, and uncovers the art of storytelling with John Aubert.
Duration:00:55:03
SFUSD Update / Back-to-School Parenting Tips / Inside Oakland’s Baba's House
8/11/2025
State of the Bay gets an update on the San Francisco Unified School District, hears back-to-school tips from child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, and visits Baba’s House, Oakland’s mahjong speakeasy.
Duration:00:54:58
Oakland Back-to-School Update / Cannabis Risks / SF's Ocean Beach
8/5/2025
Oaklandside's Ashley McBride gives us an update on OUSD; we take a look at the cannabis industry and increasing evidence of risks for users; and we hear from the author and illustrator of "Ocean Beach: Fog, Fauna, and Flora."
Duration:00:56:12
Impact of ICE on Immigrant Communities/Arlie Hochschild's Stolen Pride/Jerry Day
7/31/2025
State of the Bay explores the impact of ICE on Bay Area immigrant communities, examines why Trump's supporters remain fiercely loyal with sociologist Arlie Hochschild, and celebrates SF's annual tribute to Jerry Garcia
Duration:00:54:58
Dr. Monica Gandhi / A New Doom Loop? / A Celebration of Immigrants
7/22/2025
UCSF's Dr. Monica Gandhi weighs in on current science policy; Jeff Bellisario of the Bay Area Council and SF Chief Economist Ted Egan on the our aging demographics; No Immigrants No Spice celebrate immigrant contributions.
Duration:00:55:42
Healthcare Cuts Threaten Covered California / CEQA Reform and the Future of Housing / Oakland's Leila Mottley on 'The Girls Who Grew Big'
7/14/2025
State of the Bay examines the impact of federal healthcare cuts on Covered California, breaks down California’s new CEQA reforms, and talks with Oakland author Leila Mottley about her new novel "The Girls Who Grew Big."
Duration:00:55:35
SF Pride / SF Parks Alliance Collapse / Author Josh Jackson
6/23/2025
We'll hear about this year's SF Pride celebration, break down the Parks Alliance collapse and its impact on local community groups, and hear about Josh Jackson's book "The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands."
Duration:00:54:22
Mayor Lurie to Eliminate RV Parking/ Rose Aguilar on Caregiving/ New Podcast Not Born Yesterday
6/16/2025
State of the Bay looks into SF Mayor Lurie's proposal to eliminate RV parking, talks to Rose Aguilar about her personal journey of caregiving for her ailing parents and talks to the hosts of KALW's newest podcast, Not Born Yesterday.
Duration:00:55:38
San Francisco Mayors Past and Present - SF Budget, George Moscone, and the Sutro Library
6/9/2025
San Francisco mayors: George Moscone, Lurie Budget, Sutro Library
Duration:00:58:38
CA’s Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ Rights / Former Los Padres Hotshot Jordan Thomas on ‘When it All Burns’ / Director Elena Oxman on 'Outerlands'
6/3/2025
State of the Bay explores how California is protecting the rights of LGBTQ people, learns about fighting and preventing megafires, and hears about the new film "Outerlands."
Duration:00:55:19
New Twist in Engardio Recall Effort / Arts Orgs Reel From NEA Grant Cancellations / Gilded Age SF
5/20/2025
New Twist in Engardio Recall Effort / Arts Orgs Reel From NEA Grant Cancellations / Gilded Age SF
Duration:00:55:07
Bonnie Tsui on Muscle as a Physical, Personal and Cultural Force
5/14/2025
Bonnie Tsui sits down with host Grace Won to discuss her book "On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters.”
Duration:00:19:44
Butterflies Back in Presidio/ Fair Housing in Bay Area/ Travel Tips with Matt Kepnes
5/13/2025
State of the Bay celebrates butterflies back in the Presidio, examines fair housing in the Bay area, and talks about budget travel.
Duration:00:55:17
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks/SF Degree Program in Psychedelics/Vaudeville trailblazer Bert Williams
5/5/2025
State of the Bay sits down with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, dives into the nation's first college degree program in psychedelics, and explores a new exhibit celebrating Vaudeville star Bert Williams.
Duration:00:54:44
Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee’s Plan for First 100 Days / Trump’s Attack on CA Climate Protections / Author Bonnie Tsui’s 'On Muscle'
4/29/2025
State of the Bay discusses Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s 100-day plan, dives into the Trump administration’s challenges to California’s climate policies, and hears from local author Bonnie Tsui’s about her book "On Muscle."
Duration:00:55:55