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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a daily news and information podcast, keeping you current on what the Bay Area is talking about. Matt Pitman hosts.

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    BONUS: 11th hour ceasefire stops US from 'bombing Iran back to the Stone Age,' but is the Strait of Hormuz really open?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 15:41


    The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire shortly before the deadline President Donald Trump had issued to bomb their civilization into non-existence. So, what's next, and will the ceasefire really be honored by all sides? Plus, here's what happened in Detroit when a gas station offered free gas.

    BONUS: Did Artemis II just change space travel forever? Plus, debate still rages about original moon landing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 16:36


    Artemis II's astronauts saw the dark side of the moon for the first time. So, here's a discussion of the miracle that was that moment, plus what's next. And it opens the door to an eternal debate for some conspiracy theorists ... Was the original moon landing faked in a TV studio?

    BONUS: Jobs report exceeds expectations, and a threat from Iran should have American businesses thinking twice about their security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 19:08


    Here's the latest look at the health of the jobs sector, plus a threat from Iran that should have American businesses taking a second look at their security. Plus, Reeses' gives in to fans demands, a new road material could change potholes forever and why laughter is -- literally -- the best medicine.

    BONUS: 'A worldview that doesn't match reality:' Trump lays out case for Iran, and reaction is harsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 19:21


    Why are we bombing Iran while gas prices skyrocket? Experts discuss Donald Trump's speech to the United States and predict what happens next.

    BONUS: 'Nothing prepares you for the feeling of floating:' Astronaut recalls experience as Artemis II launches and Elon Musk readies for city on the moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 14:18


    What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

    BONUS: With college tuition reaching $65,000 a year, what are parents and students supposed to do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 24:39


    The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

    BONUS: Is social media as we know it over? The wild west days are over, experts say, as landmark case holds You Tube and Meta responsible for addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 19:15


    A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

    BONUS: Nostalgia reigns in the US as iPods make a comeback and road trips become all the rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 18:06


    Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?

    BONUS: No Kings rallies this weekend aim to be biggest ever and send message that ICE must be defunded and Iran War must end

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 19:49


    Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

    BONUS: New allegations about Cesar Chavez raise questions about razing his memorials: Can we 'hold the dark with the light" in his legacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 22:46


    Horrific allegations by multiple women against iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have raised questions about his legacy. Experts weigh in on how to react to the news, why it took thirty years after his death to hear them. And one wonders, "can we hold the dark with the light?" when it comes to his legacy?

    BONUS: 'Adapt or die:' 64% American workers over 50 feel age discrimination, plus how AI is making it harder than ever to hire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 21:42


    64% of workers over the age of 50 feel workplace discrimination and 1 in ten feel like they've been passed over because of age. Learn more, plus get the latest economic numbers and discover how AI is making it harder for job seekers and hiring managers to find the right fit.

    BONUS: The WNBA beat the billionaire owners to get what they want as women's sports flourish, plus what does it take to have the luck of the Irish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 16:58


    The WNBA made history this week with a blockbuster deal. Get the latest and learn about how women's professional sports are flourishing like never before. Plus, Jason DeRusha talks about what it takes to have luck. Are you born with it, or do you create it? And tips for preparing for wacky spring weather.

    BONUS: Is the American Dream over? Prices skyrocket, stocks tank as both political sides blame each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 15:50


    The war in Iran is spiking prices and there's no end in sight. Get the latest, plus a survey on the American Dream shows how stressed Americans really feel.

    BONUS: Trump's team tells GOP to stop talking hardline immigration as data shows economy suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 27:57


    New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

    BONUS: 'You should just be prepared to pay higher prices:' Latest on Iran's effect on our economy, plus tornadoes, hail, floods strike the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 27:31


    The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

    BONUS: Gen Z may destroy both the beer and wine industries as we know them, plus a morality survey as a 'giant red flag' to US society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 29:25


    A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

    BONUS: Trump calls new leader of Iran 'unacceptable,' and here's why as many in the US wonder ... 'what's the end game?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 25:36


    Iran has a new Supreme Leader, and this is what you need to know about him. Is Trump going to send in soldiers? Plus, we reveal the latest polls on American acceptance of action in Iran

    BONUS: Here's how China is beating the US in automobile supremacy, plus training workers for an AI future and the country's biggest owl event

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 22:12


    Why is China beating the U.S. in electric vehicle production and innovation? Here's why. Plus, a professor discusses preparing students for an AI future and we learn about the country's biggest owl festival, where everyone is urged to come on down and 'have a hoot.'

    BONUS: And now the race begins: Upsets in the midterm primaries set the stage for next election

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 17:02


    The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?

    BONUS: Supreme Court blocks law that let trans kids go without parental notification, plus how pets could save your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 15:00


    The Supreme Court made a momentous decision about transgender care in California, plus here's how pets can improve your quality of life and why so many of us are headed out on spring break.

    BONUS: 'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 22:34


    What is the goal of the U.S. bombing Iran? Here are expert takes, plus the latest polling on how American citizens feel about it.

    TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 25:41


    This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    BONUS: People are going for gold amid economic uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 10:59


    With gold at an all-time high, is it time to dump your other investments? Bruce Halprin, Wealth Enhancement Group with Vineeta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk. Desperate job seekers also turn to ‘reverse recruiters' Dave Frisco with KCBS Radio, McDonald's Shamrock shake gambit actually boosts their bottom line and more.

    BONUS: Van Der Beek's death highlights rising cancer rates, plus more risks on the horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:30


    James Van der Beek's death raises the question … why are so many young people dying of colorectal cancer? Dr Andrea Dwyer, cancer expert joins KCBS, Plus,w hy do our brains make us hesitate? with Dr. Eric Eitry, prof at Carnegie Mellon on KCBS and great white sharks in the Gulf with Prof Sean Powers and Tommy Tucker out of WWL.

    BONUS: Supreme Court delivers devastating blow to Donald Trump: What's next after tariffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 23:00


    The Supreme Court did something many thought they wouldn't and ruled against President Donald Trump's ability to levy tariffs without congressional approval. So, what's next for the president who has said many times that tariffs is 'one of his favorite words?'

    BONUS: 'Diseases ... they don't ask who you voted for... they don't care what hat you're wearing:' How medicine became politicized

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 17:32


    A doctor warns about the deadly consequences of the political noise in today's medical landscape. Plus, warning about some generic drugs and compounded GLP1s.

    BONUS: 'The world is watching:' Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in social media addiction case could shape our digital future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 17:07


    Get the latest on why Mark Zuckerberg is testifying today. Plus, is it time to take a digital detox? And places you're being watched that may surprise you.

    BONUS: Where does Donald Trump rank among the presidents of history? Plus, how Jesse Jackson changed politics forever, and why CBS pulled an interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:37


    President's Day is this week, which brings up lots of questions about the presidents throughout history and how they've changed the office. Plus, Jesse Jackson tried to make it to the Oval Office, and rebuilt how Republicans and Democrats built their party along the way, and Stephen Colbert went public with news about CBS pulling one of his interviews.

    BONUS: F.D.A refuses Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vax in 'latest sign of hostility to vaccines'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 15:00


    The F.D.A refused to review Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vaccine, in what experts is the latest sign that RFK's Health Department is hostile to vaccines. Plus, concerning news about the effects of sitting and on childhood obesity rates.

    BONUS: Will there be doctors in the future? AI's effect on workplaces and medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 31:35


    Only 9% of workplaces say they're fully staffed in a recent Robert Half survey. Is that because of AI? And when your doctor uses chat GPT (and he does), what does that mean for the future of medicine? Also, more young people are having heart attacks. Here are the warning signs.

    BONUS: What's the future of journalism as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff? Plus, world's highest marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 16:28


    Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.

    BONUS: ICE drawdown in Minnesota begs the question: Who won the battle over federal intervention?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 20:18


    Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?

    BONUS: 'It's hard to tell if he's playing to his base or delusional:' Trump says GOP should run elections, Elon Musk's massive merger and latest on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 14:11


    President Donald Trump sent new signals on Iran, and even more signals about American elections -- signals that had many aghast -- plus, Elon Musk create a mega-merger and here's what's in it.

    BONUS: 'Who's paying for this?' Reaction to Trump renovating The Kennedy Center and planning the 'Arc DeTrump'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 29:10


    Here's the latest on some high-profile construction projects President Donald Trump has taken on and answers about his new choice to serve as Fed chairman.

    BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 24:32


    The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.

    BONUS: 'This inflammatory situation cannot continue in America:' Latest on ICE, including Super Bowl plans, unprecedented judicial intervention, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 27:05


    ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl

    RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 11:01


    The series closes with the voice of Nataly's late father, Carlo, whose love, artistry, and spirit still echoed through the home he built. As the family returns to the ashes, small survivors, a palm tree, a ring, become symbols of enduring love and legacy. Through memories, laughter, grief, and resolve, this episode explores what it means to rebuild not just a house, but a sense of home, honoring a father whose presence is still deeply felt.

    BONUS: Historic storm Fern to pummel the US: What to expect, plus why so many of today's kids are allowed to swear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 21:41


    From Florida, through the Carolinas, East Coast, and Midwest, Fern is coming and she's angry. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe, plus if it makes you swear, you're not alone. And if your kids join you you're not alone in that either.

    BONUS: Communities rise up against AI data centers -- but if not here, where?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 24:13


    AI consumption of water and power for data centers is sending some communities into a frenzy. Here's more on that, plus what the CEO of SalesForce says about the 'evils' of AI.

    BONUS: 'A bazooka aimed at the US economy:' Trump's Greenland gambit, a review of his first year, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 18:49


    This week marks the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's second term. So, how's he doing, and what's going on with Greenland? Catch up on the latest, plus discover what's driving the deep freeze across the country.

    BONUS: California proposes EV incentives as Ford touts new combustion engine trucks during Trump visit, the one where he gave an automaker the finger: the latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 16:43


    Donald Trump visited Detroit this week to highlight the auto industry and ended up embroiled in a sideshow when he gave an automaker the finger and told him to F off when he heckled him about Jeffrey Epstein. Here's more on the auto industry, Trump, California's new play to promote EVs, and the new jobs report that will dictate whether people can buy a car at all.

    BONUS: 'I wasn't just telling the story, I was feeling it:' Reporter reveals aftermath of losing home to wildfire, as states battle insurance companies over payout policies and oil companies fight wetlands payout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 32:11


    What's it like to lose everythign in a wildfire? A KNX reporter knows first-hand, and draws us into her heartbreaking story as KCBS reports on insurance company moves to remove coverage in some states and WWL reports on Chevron fighting a $74 million payout for alleged destruction of wetlands.

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