State of the Bay
by 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.
Episodes
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SFUSD Moves To Neighborhood Schools / Election Preview / "The Natural Order"
Superintendent Maria Su on SFUSD's new school assignment system; election preview; Matthew Aldrich's The Natural Order
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Will Your Vote Count? / Newsom's Death Row Decision / Bay Area Comedy with Patrick Heij
State of the Bay looks at what voters need to know to make sure their mail ballots count, examines whether Governor Newsom will commute California’s death sentences before leaving office, and shares a few laughs with Patrick Heij.
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SF Lawsuit vs Trump Media / "Billionaire Tax" Debate / Nina Schuyler's Latest
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on his dept's lawsuit vs Trump Media; a debate on Prop 40, the 'billionaire tax'; Nina Schuyler's 'Open the Floodgates.'
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Transit Taxes on the November Ballot / Black Art Week
We hear arguments for and against Proposition RTM and Proposition H and get a preview of Black Art Week
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New CA Online Child Safety Laws / Flock Camera Controversy / San Francisco Lowrider Council
State of the Bay examines California's new online child safety laws, digs into the controversy surrounding automated license plate readers, and learns about the civil rights fight that saved Mission lowrider culture.
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Plug and Play Solar/Ready or Not, Humanoid Robots are Coming/Quad Quad Dipsea Runner Sam Smart
State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.
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The Rise of Christian Nationalism / Valkyries Update / "Under Story"
Representative Jared Huffman on his new book "No Prophets;" Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Valkyries' improbable season; and Chloe Benjamin's new novel "Under Story."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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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'Super' El Niño? / Great California Road Trips / Rain Gardens at Home
State of the Bay explores what a potential “super” El Niño could mean for the Bay Area, takes a road trip across the California with travel experts, and learns how to create a rain garden at home.
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CA Governor's Race/AI Chatbots' Role in Mass Shootings/Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures
State of the Bay digs into the California Governor's race, examines AI chatbots' role in mass shootings, then tours the Repository of Ill-Advised Ventures.
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AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong
California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."
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AG Bonta on Advancing Climate Action / Alex Karp & Palantir / The Play That Goes Wrong
California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."
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Sup. Stephen Sherrill / A MoAD Emerging Artist
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill makes his case to keep his job as D2 supervisor. Meet MoAD newest Emerging Artist Jasmine Ross along with director Key Jo Lee.
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Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival
State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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Governor’s Race After Swalwell's Exit / D4 Supervisor Candidate Natalie Gee / San Francisco International Film Festival
State of the Bay looks at how Former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell’s sudden exit is reshaping California’s governor’s race, continues our San Francisco Supervisor series with D4 candidate Natalie Gee, and previews the San Francisco International Film Festival.
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Presidio Trust Firings / D2 Candidate Lori Brooke / Rolling Stone Mag's Founding
A discussion on President Trump's Presidio Trust board firings, D2 Candidate Lori Brooke on why SHE will be better than Stephen Sherrill, the SF founding of Rolling Stone Magazine.
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Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed
State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.
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Strong Mayor for Oakland? / D4 Supervisor Candidate Alan Wong / Getting Real About Sex Ed
State of the Bay delves into a proposal to make Oakland a 'strong mayor' city, sits down with Alan Wong to discuss his bid for District 4 Supervisor and talks sex education with Shafia Zaloom.
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Supreme Court Ban on Late Ballots? / Marie Hurabiell's Congressional Bid / 'Creatively Shaded' on Bay Area Black Theater
State of the Bay examines a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted, continues our series on the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi with candidate Marie Hurabiell, and hears from the artists behind the podcast "Creatively Shaded."
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Fallout from Cesar Chavez Allegations / Saikat Chakrabarti's Congressional Bid / SF's Iconic Film Spots
State of the Bay delves into the fallout from the Cesar Chavez allegations, sits down with Saikat Chakrabarti to discuss his Congressional bid and takes a tour through SF's iconic film spots.
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SF's Dumbest Law?/Scott Wiener's Congressional Bid/Art that Imagines the Future
State of the Bay checks out the contest to find SF's dumbest law, sits down with State Senator Scott Wiener to discuss his Congressional bid and explores an art exhibit imagining the future looking back at us.
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Pedestrian Safety in SF / Supervisor Connie Chan's Congressional Bid / Pie Ranch Farm
We discuss pedestrian safety in SF, sit down with Supervisor Connie Chan to discuss her bid for Congress and learn about Pescadero's Pie Ranch farm
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BART tax? / Tariff ruling impact / The book "Why Fly"
The impact of the Supreme Court tariff ruling on California; a proposed new sales tax to save for public transit; Caroline Paul's book Why Fly ; the News Quiz!
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SFUSD Teachers Strike / Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial / ACT's 'Paranormal Activity'
State of the Bay covers the San Francisco Unified School District's teachers strike, examines lawsuits putting kids’ social media addiction on trial, and shares a behind-the-scenes look at "Paranormal Activity" at ACT.
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Bay Area Olympians / Free Childcare in SF / Trees as Inspiration
Three Olympic athletes from the Bay Area, Mayor Lurie's plan for expanded free childcare, the exhibition "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology"
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Bay Area Olympians / Free Childcare in SF / Trees as Inspiration
Three Olympic athletes from the Bay Area, Mayor Lurie's plan for expanded free childcare, the exhibition "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology"
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Bay Area Sports 2026 / Should SF Adopt Congestion Pricing? / RATIFIED Documentary
We preview year ahead in Bay Area sports, discuss the pros and cons of SF congestion pricing and hear about the new documentary RATIFIED.
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SF's PG&E Woes / Getting it Right? Cutting Edge Tech in SF / "The Mayor of the Tenderloin"
After holiday blackouts, should San Francisco finally buy out PG&E? Is SF finding the right balance in embracing cutting edge tech? Del Seymour, "The Mayor of the Tenderloin."
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Parenting in the Age of AI / Scott Galloway on Modern Manhood
Helping parents navigate how their kids use AI; Scott Galloway on the pressures facing men and boys.
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Monday's Quick Hits From Around the Bay
California's wine industry struggles; Bay Area weather stagnates; the downlow on San Francisco's new police chief; author Mary Alice Stephens on life without alcohol.
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Phil Ginsburg on SF Parks/California at COP30/Author Shobha Rao
Phil Ginsburg on San Francisco's parks and public spaces; California delegation turns heads at UN Climate Conference COP30; Author Shobha Rao joins us to talk about her new book, Indian Country.
About this show
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.
Hosted by
Ethan Elkind, Grace Won