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Bay Current
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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.
Episodes
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BONUS: Amazon is hiring 300K and 1 in 5 bedside nurses quit last year: what's going on with our job market?
Good news, and bad news about jobs, plus who should protect us from tech scams?
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BONUS: New evidence that O.J. Simpson had an accomplice? New York Times shocker
Did O.J. Simpson act alone? The New York Times details evidence that seems to indicate otherwise. We delve into that, then take a look at a charming stop on Route 66, and wind up asking the question 'who can afford a car these days?' The car guru offers tips.
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Nearly 20% of Americans lose health care coverage year-over-year as measles cases skyrocket: the state of health
We dive into the explosion of measles cases, the drop in people with health insurance, and a big question: Are there planets more hospitable to life than earth?
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Children die in violent crimes across the nation
This week, we’re going to hear about the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon, where a five-year-old was murdered this week, along with an eight-year-old, an eleven-year-old and a 25-year-old teacher. We’re also looking back at another mass shooting, the Buffalo Tops...
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BONUS: President Trump calls off live execution, here's why
We dive into why President Donald Trump called off plans to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. We also give an overview of the Medicare open enrollment and what you need to know, plus what to watch on streaming channels this fall and what's going wrong at Netflix.
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BONUS: As roller coaster deaths pile up, should someone intervene in park safety?
A man died at Six Flags and we look at it from several perspectives -- including who's in charge of safety. And then we dive into why we like to be afraid. And we check out Chicago's reaction to Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis.
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BONUS: Guilfoyle is gone, a new press secretary makes an inauspicious debut, and how safe is the White House, really?
The new press secretary stumbled through an announcement that the U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is gone after reports she was trying to shake down a donor for $100K. We discuss that, plus reports that ICE is staging at Target stores, and reports the White House is under threat…
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BONUS: Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's house raises questions, plus San Francisco Mayor says progressive values 'trapped' his city
We go to Minneapolis to discuss the raid of Rep Ilhan Omar's house in a quest for immigration paperwork, plus the mayor of San Francisco raises questions about progressivism, and we tell you a real-life ghost story from Michigan.
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BONUS: Holiday shopping trends for 2026, and more
What do you expect this holiday season? A CNet editor breaks it down, Plus, we dive into AI therapy and what happens when an AI agent buys something on our behalf but you don't want it.
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BONUS: Mall of America targeted for terror, and how Chinese EVs could destroy Detroit
Get the latest on the terror attack foiled at the Mall of America, dive into the effect Chinese EVs could have on the U.S., and learn about jumping worms and why we need to pay attention to them.
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BONUS: Mind twist: AI leaders ask for regulation, 'which should give us pause,' and should Exxon pay for climate change?
AI leaders are asking the Trump Administration to regulate them -- but, why? Is it to save costs, because they don't trust each other? We also discuss the latest tricks hackers are using, and the first case of the new Supreme Court session ... which will decide if polluters have to pay for…
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BONUS: US moves from trying to execute Christa Pike to keeping her alive: what should we do next?
We start with the story of Christa Pike, the woman who was supposed to be executed and is now being kept alive on a ventilator. And while that's expensive, so is everything else. We get the latest economic indicators, jobs reports and more.
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A botched execution and the crime that led to it, plus updates to the Lindsay Clancy case
This week, we’ll listen to the latest developments in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children to death. Last month, her murder trial ended in a mistrial, and its still unclear whether a new trial will be held. We’ll also dive into the 1995...
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BONUS: Have we already reached the tipping point with AI?
Is it time to cordon off AI? We discuss that, how working from home has changed, and we discuss a study on life outside our solar system.
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BONUS: What went wrong in Tennessee's attempted first execution of a woman in 200 years? Plus Hegseth's plans, and get ready for bears
We begin with a look at what happened when Tennessee tried to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, and then what happened when Pete Hegseth revealed his boot-stomping, testosterone-fueled rant about the future of the military, and while there may not be fat bears in the military…
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BONUS: Sen. Eric Schmitt's attempted perjury set-up becomes historic meltdown
Sen. Eric Schmitt sparked a million memes with an attempted takedown of former special prosecutor Jack Smith that ended up revealing only that he had mixed up the names of two sports teams. We dive into that and move onto an attempted terror takeover of a flight over Israel, and a $3 billion gift...
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BONUS: Investigation as Trump spends more than $1M in taxpayer dollars to promote his own leadership
We check in on gas prices, a presidential ad dollars scandal and 'Rocky' season in Philly.
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A man in jail for murder on debunked evidence, plus updates on Nolan Wells and the 'House of Horrors' case
In this episode, we’ll hear about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges in the case of the...
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol murder mystery
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery. Could a mysterious death in an Idaho church be linked to the 1982 deaths that changed the way medicines are packaged? Plus, quick crime updates from coast to coast. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New...
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new chapter in the Tylenol poisonings saga, evidence debunked in murder case, a 'House of Horrors' update and more
In this episode, we’ll hear about a new development in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings mystery and about a man who is still in prison for killing his wife though the evidence has reportedly been disproven. We’ll also hear about the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi – a grand jury recently determined…
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BONUS: Were we wrong about Houdini's death? Plus a missing body, the George Lucas museum and a new species of cat
Fall started this week, and we’re starting things off with some rather chilling reports today. First, we’ll hear about a woman who realized the woman in her mother’s casket was a stranger. After that, we’ll listen in to a researcher who claims that Harry Houdini didn’t die the way we all think he...
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BONUS: 'Privacy is more and more threatened:' What's the limit on public surveillance?
Flock cameras are under fire, but how about when you walk into Costco and your phone gets bombarded with ads? We discuss the limits of surveillance, and then an expert breaks down evidence that AI is able to evade obstacles of its own will, how farmers are weathering diesel prices, and
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BONUS: Why are we in love with 'Choosing Texas?' Longest-running No. 1 ever tells a story about music, and about the US
First, we dive into the latest in the war in Iran, then we reveal the loss of an American institution -- Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum -- and then we discuss why we're so in love with the song "Choosing Texas."
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BONUS: Media war heats up between Trump and America's largest networks
We dive into the latest in the battle between the president of the United States and its press representatives, and then reveal the top-ranking schools in the U.S., how Gen Z sees work differently than previous generations and how anyone can spot a deepfake.
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BONUS: The media strikes back with lawsuit threat after Trump blocks unflattering orgs from White House
Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of American democracy, so what happens when the president of the United States blocks media organizations from the White House -- This episode also covers New Orleans' new plans to prepare levees for a 200-year-storm, and revelations about the shockingly…
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BONUS: The Fed raises interest rates, what that means, plus everything to watch this fall
Experts dive into what it means that the Fed raised interest rates, plus a Mashable reporter breaks down everything to watch for cozy season.
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BONUS: Home heating costs to go up $1030 this winter
We dive into the economy, including the latest on the war in Iran, the crisis in the bond market, a potential rate hike by the Fed, and a return to simpler times: the mall.
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BONUS: Trump's mail-in voting plan fails, but is another one on its way?
The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's effort to control mail-in voting, but will it return for 2028?
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: There were warning signs before this tragedy struck
From Minnesota, a journalist and a lawmaker discuss the shooting that claimed two lives and injured two police officers. The man identified as the culprit had history of threats, but he still had a gun. What could have been done before tragedy struck? Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in...
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Experts weigh in on the Lindsay Clancy jury... and there's yet another conspiracy theory
This week, were exploring the continued reverberations of the Lindsay Clancy case. Clancy’s case ended in a mistrial. Will the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children face another trial? Will the defense and prosecution come to an agreement that allows her to stay in a...
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OFFBITES: How Target carts are tracking shoppers and the mysteries of dark matter
We’ll learn about how Target has been tracking shoppers using its carts and we’ll hear from a scientist about new research that might reveal some of the secrets hidden in dark matter – a material that is estimated to make up more than a quarter of the universe, according to NASA. Featuring audio...
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OFFBITES: Ancient teeth, Nic Cage's Malibu sinkhole and 'Paul is Dead' revisited
Today you’ll hear about huge mastodon teeth found sitting in a creek, a sinkhole in front of actor Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home, a discussion of the “Paul is Dead” conspiracy theory. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News Talk in...
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: What was going on with the Lindsay Clancy jury? Plus, a deeper look at warning signs before a tragedy
This week, were exploring the continued reverberations of the Lindsay Clancy case and a shocking shooting in Minneapolis. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks…
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BONUS: Mastodon teeth, Nic Cage's sinkhole, the 'Paul is Dead' rumor, Target surveillance and dark matter mysteries
This week’s stories take us from Ice Age-era California to the mysteries of the dark matter that appears to hold our very universe together. You’ll hear about huge mastodon teeth found sitting in a creek, a sinkhole in front of actor Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home and a discussion of the “Paul is…
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BONUS: Apple introduces new foldable phone as Gen Z embraces everything 'dumb' and 'vintage'
The Mall of America is hosting pop ups of viral shops from Tik Tok to attract Gen Z as Apple introduces a new foldable phone. Why does Gen Z yearn for a past they never knew?
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BONUS: 'We've got a very big problem:' Why the door is locked on employment for so many
The latest jobs report is a complicated mix bag of data and we break it down, and then we talk to a Canadian mayor about the tariffs are affecting them, and where the best spots are to actually find a job.
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BONUS: King Charles' underwear, Netflix hits and Trump talks: Are betting markets out of control?
Philadelphia is trying to fight back against betting markets, and so we dive into what they are, who they're benefitting and why the government thinks they're valuable. Plus, Gloria Steinem is dead, and we discuss her legacy. Plus, a mass shooting in Minneapolis has people wondering why the…
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BONUS: Will souring relationship with the US force Canada to trade with China?
We take in the souring relationship between the U.S. and Canada from several angles, including manufacturing; we dive into a new effort by You Tube and amazon to have you shopping. Lindsay Clancy had 32 prescriptions in her name, and the jury is allowed to consider that in their verdict.
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BONUS: The government just predicted the future of your job, plus Trump threatens Chicago and is fair food too pricey?
Today's battle for President Donald Trump is between him and Chicago so we dive into that. And we discuss a government projection for the future of jobs, the retirement of Tim Cook and future of Apple and whether a summer staple -- fair food -- has gotten too expensive.
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BONUS: Dark matter and new exo-planets are the focus of new NASA telescope; plus, Flock controversy, and imported beef lands Trump in trouble with GOP
NASA tells us what it hopes to find with a new telescope launching on Sunday. Then we move onto more eyes in the sky and why Flock cameras are so controversial. And then President Donald Trump's action of beef has GOP supporters upset, and a battle continues to play out between Texas and…
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BONUS: 'The soundtrack for our lives:' The world feels the loss of Dolly Parton, plus Meta loses blockbuster
As the world mourns Dolly Parton, we discuss her legacy. And then we learn about Meta losing a multi-state lawsuit and what that means. One expert says it's a de facto agreement that Meta harmed the mental health of young users. We also discuss how 'things are getting a lot worse' between the…
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BONUS: Target boycott urged by American Federation of Teachers
Why should teachers and parents boycott Target as back to school season hits full swing? WCCO forces Randi Weingarten, the American Federation of Teachers president, to tackle the hard issues surrounding their call to avoid the retailer.
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BONUS: 'We're back in a trade war:' Hockey sticks, alcohol, more, hit with Trump tariffs on Canada
Canada has strong words for the United States after trade talks disintegrated between the two nations.
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BONUS: US national debt doubles in a year, with payments costing more than Medicaid
In a mixed bag of economic and health news, the U.S. debit hit a staggering number while Columbia House mail order music goes out of business and pumpkin spice latte returns. We also dive into an exciting development in vaccines: one that may be able to prevent melanoma.
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BONUS: 'Their egos are different:' Gen Z already quitting their 1st jobs
What to make of the next generation and their workplace expectations? We dive into that, plus whether flirting has become dangerous, the faltering economy and whether a 3rd party, somewhere in the middle, could emerge in America.
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BONUS: Record number seek vaccine exemption to start school ... so where does this end?
We dive into concerning vaccination trends, and the danger they present, plus AI and kids and what happens when older people refuse to leave big family homes while young people struggle to gain a foothold in the housing market.
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BONUS: Strait of Hormuz: Does it belong to the US or Iran?
We talk separation anxiety, between Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, kids and their e-bikes, kids and their caregivers during back to school season, and families and their valuables, as tomb raiders make their way across the country.
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BONUS: 20% of young people say they’re not going to have kids: the latest
Polls show a surprising number of people wo plan to remain child-free. How will that reshape America? Plus, the US has spent $1T on public schools in the last ten years ... Are we getting our money's worth?
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BONUS: Tubers go astray, spend 3 days in the wilderness eating bark and ants to survive
First we tell the story of tubers who survived three days in the wild. Then it's back to school time, so we discuss must-have tech, how much it costs, and what it'll take to get Americans out of the financial hole we're digging ourselves into.
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BONUS: A solution for Social Security as doomsday nears: but why isn't anyone taking it up?
A fascinating dive into the easy solution to fix Social Security and a look at the primary election this week and what it means for progressives.
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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.
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