KCBS Radio In Depth

After 30 years and 16,350 miles, this Sunday marks the last California AIDS Lifecycle Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It's been called "life changing" with over 300 million dollars raised in the last 30 years. But it's become too expensive to put on and not enough people are riding in a fundraiser that's become an historic staple in the Bay Area. In this multipart series, KCBS reporter Holly Quan reports on the legacy of the AIDS/LIFECYCLE Ride and the community surrounding it.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form prostate cancer. To break down the diagnosis, KCBS Radio anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Dr. Sandy Srinvas, Professor of Oncology specializing in urology at Stanford Medicine.

Excitement is building at the San Francisco Zoo as preparations continue for the arrival of two giant pandas later this year. As KCBS Radio news reporter Matt Bigler reports, zoo officials remain optimistic the beloved black-and-white bears will make their way to their new home, despite the ongoing trade war with China.

Tariffs have rocked the financial market with never-before-seen volatility, with the S&P 500 losing over $5 trillion in just three weeks. For more on these effects, listen to this episode of the In Depth report, hosted by KCBS reporter Matt Bigler.

After the devastating Southern California wildfires, many homeowners in the Bay Area are wondering how to be prepared for a disaster. For instance, ensuring that items within five feet outside of homes are made from noncombustible materials reduces the risk of the home igniting. This episode of the In Depth report is hosted by KCBS reporter Matt Bigler, who spoke with Battalion Chief Todd Lando, a wildfire mitigation specialist for the Central Marin Fire Department.

As daylight savings time arrives, we examine how people lived before universally-recognized time and how counting time began. This version of the In Depth report is hosted by KRLD Radio news anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken.

Members of the non-profit organization Fire Safe Marin give more tips on how to prepare yourself and your home for a wildfire in the Bay Area. This episode of In Depth is hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Alisa Clancy.

Members of the non-profit organization Fire Safe Marin give tips on how to prepare yourself and your home for a wildfire in the Bay Area. This episode of In Depth is hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Alisa Clancy.

The city of New Orleans is ready for the Super Bowl full 1668 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:04:22 +0000 NW4Z1y0pTTYU4HieOXtXUgSKfAxbqoVE news KCBS Radio In Depth news The city of New Orleans is ready for the Super Bowl KCBS Radio In Depth 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

If the rising demand for therapists is any indication, people are taking their mental health more seriously these days. This episode of In Depth is hosted by KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart, who hosted a panel on the state of mental health in the Bay Area at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Reising and Burkhart spoke with four panelists: Juan Acosta is a youth mental health advocate, LGBTQ+ activist, content creator, and public speaker. Amanda Lai is a high-school student, a competitive fencer, and a student representative for Mind Out Loud, a youth-led mental health movement. Nicole Stelter is the director of behavioral health at Blue Shield California and the clinician specializing in occupational behavioral therapy. Lesley Garcia is the director of programs at the Contra Costa Crisis Center, a Walnut-Creek-based nonprofit providing free mental health services to community members in need.

Cal professor Scott Stephenson shares his thoughts on California fires full 1670 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:29:34 +0000 cGWk38ASTyVKit8RGs0BW2sZsNNm1oLq news KCBS Radio In Depth news Cal professor Scott Stephenson shares his thoughts on California fires KCBS Radio In Depth 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwa

What will the American people remember about Biden? full 1670 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:32:03 +0000 CKmQ6zVOwELATvcAlbDsTrRym1wnjeTs news KCBS Radio In Depth news What will the American people remember about Biden? KCBS Radio In Depth 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

Dr Ted Summer shares insight on climate change full 1670 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:14:12 +0000 3vDCvdT40YiZLfbcGd70bzizfVHAvA4N news KCBS Radio In Depth news Dr Ted Summer shares insight on climate change KCBS Radio In Depth 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-li

Dr Ted Sommer discusses the impact of climate change and freshwater ecosystem full 1670 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:44:58 +0000 2qulc0t0dqDo760ooVnOYLHuLuNqBNTr news KCBS Radio In Depth news Dr Ted Sommer discusses the impact of climate change and freshwater ecosystem KCBS Radio In Depth 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.

Americans have voted to send Former President Donald Trump back to the White House. He defeated the Bay Area's own Vice President Kamala Harris and will be serving a second term as President in January. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier about how Trump got re-elected. KCBS Political Reporter Doug Sovern sat down with newly-elected US Senator Adam Schiff to discuss his ascension to the Senate. This, and more, on this edition of In Depth.

In this edition of In Depth, Audacy's Liz Hernandez from 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles spoke with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention expert Vic Armstrong about mental health and suicide prevention in the Hispanic community.

Infrastructure is essential to our everyday lives. When infrastructure works, it often goes unnoticed or is taken for granted. When it fails, all hell can break loose. Three years ago, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law. It was hailed as a once-in-a-generation investment, but has the bipartisan law delivered on its promise? Mike DeNardo from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia has more in this In Depth report.

AI is turning up everywhere and somehow, it's finding its way into everything we own and use on a daily basis. But what is it, and why are so many people worried it's going to take over? Ben Bajarin, CEO of Creative Strategies, answers those questions and more in this In Depth conversation with KCBS Radio reporter David Welch.

For those in the know, it's been a long road from where it began to where women's professional basketball is today. The WNBA got its start in 1997, but it wasn't the first women's league. The women's professional basketball league formed in 1978 with franchises across the country, even a team in San Francisco—the Pioneers. And at the same time the W was getting its start, the American Basketball League was working to get more women on the court, too. While the WBL and ABL didn't last, their formation spoke of a craving to see women's basketball teams compete and to see more women hoop. And now, the WNBA, almost 30 years later, is not only surviving—it's thriving, reaching a golden hour of popularity, global attention, and the kind of popularity it's been seeking all along. KCBS reporters Mary Hughes and Holly Quan take a deep dive into the rise of women's basketball on this edition of In Depth.

While many in the Democratic Party, and Base, are still coming to terms with Kamala Harris' loss in the election, California Governor Gavin Newsom is going on offense. He seems determined to forge a future for himself and the party. Will his particular blend of California politics prove palatable for a broader audience? For more on this, KCBS Reporter Mary Hughes spoke with Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan, on this edition of In Depth. David McCuan

Artificial intelligence has been one of the most common buzzwords of late. But is it a tool to make life better, or something to fear? KCBS Radio report Matt Bigler spoke with tech analyst Ben Bajarin to answer these questions and more, on this episode of In Depth.

San Francisco is known for a lot of things - the Golden Gate Bridge, Karl the Fog, the Giants - but it's also known as a haven for the foodie, from a square slice of pizza from Golden Boy Pizza to a mission style burrito from La Taqueria and about a million other delights in between. The food scene in the city by the bay is definitely elite, but has it always been that way? And in these post-pandemic times, has that scene changed for the better - or for the worse? We'll dive into those questions and more with Trevor Felch, food, travel, and drinks writer. You might recognize his name from food and wine reviews in the Nob Hill Gazette or from several Fodor's Guidebooks to San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area. He's also the author of ‘San Francisco Cocktails' and of ‘City Eats San Francisco' which came out earlier this year.

KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was part of a conversation at San Jose State University about AI — in part two of this special two-part episode of KCBS Radio in Depth.

KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was part of a conversation at San Jose State University about AI--in part one of this special two-part episode of KCBS Radio in Depth.

On this episode of In Depth, Audacy's I'm Listening initiative turns to Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Christine Moutier and former Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, for a conversation about teenagers, their families, and mental health.

San Francisco is known for a lot of things - the Golden Gate Bridge, Karl the Fog, the Giants - but it's also known as a haven for the foodie. From a square slice of pizza from Golden Boy Pizza to a mission style burrito from La Taqueria and about a million other delights in between - the food scene in the city by the bay is definitely elite. But has it always been that way? And in these post-pandemic times, has that scene changed for the better or the worse? We'll dive into those questions and more with Trevor Felch - food, travel, and drinks writer. You might recognize his name from food and wine reviews in the Nob Hill Gazette or from several Fodor's Guidebooks to San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area. He's also the author of ‘San Francisco Cocktails' and of ‘City Eats San Francisco' which came out earlier this year.

We are drawing ever closer to November and to when America will decide who will be the next president. According to most polls - at least so far - Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump. But here in California, especially among Latino voters, support seems to be tipping a bit more blue. A recent statewide survey has found that Harris has a strong lead over Trump among California's Latino communities - 60% choosing Harris, 28% with Trump. But this poll looked at so much more when it comes to what Latino voters are concerned about this election season.  To help us delve deeper into all this, KCBS Radio's Mary Hughes is joined by Christian Arana, vice president of civic power and policy at the Latino Community Foundation, which conducted the poll. The LCF is the nation's largest Latino surveying organization, working to invest in Latino-led organizations and to increase political participation of Latinos in California.

We are drawing ever closer to November and to when America will decide who will be the next president. According to most polls - at least so far - Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump. But here in California, especially among Latino voters, support seems to be tipping a bit more blue. A recent statewide survey has found that Harris has a strong lead over Trump among California's Latino communities - 60% choosing Harris, 28% with Trump. But this poll looked at so much more when it comes to what Latino voters are concerned about this election season.  To help us delve deeper into all this, KCBS's Mary Hughes is joined by Christian Arana, vice president of civic power and policy at the Latino Community Foundation, which conducted the poll. The LCF is the nation's largest Latino surveying organization, working to invest in Latino-led organizations and to increase political participation of Latinos in California.

KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart host a panel of experts to discuss the question - what is the state of mental health, around the Bay Area and beyond? Panel guests: Nicole Stelter, Ph.D., LMFT, Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Strategy & Programs at Blue Shield of California Juan Acosta, mental health advocate, LGBTQ activist, content creator and public speaker Amanda Lai, Bay Area high school student & Mind Out Loud participant Lesley Garcia, MS, Director of Programs, Contra Costa Crisis Center This episode is part of Audacy's I'm Listening initiative, which aims to encourage those who are dealing with mental health issues to understand they are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988.

Research shows that climate change isn't just something that's negatively affecting the planet, it's having a deep impact on our mental health as well. Every new wildfire, every flash flood, every heatwave brings on another level of eco-anxiety in many people. A survey conducted by UNDP, Oxford University and GeoPoll, found that 56% of respondents think at least once a week about the problems caused by the climate situation and these feelings can be even stronger in younger people. Of course, it can feel overwhelming to see all that our environment is going through and wonder what can be done - or to have experienced an extreme weather event first-hand, to carry trauma from that and not know how to heal from it. It's a big conversation and so we're turning to Jennifer Silverstein, a licensed clinical social worker in Sonoma County, who is working to build resilient communities, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable members, that can face unfolding ecological crises.

One thing you learn as a Californian is that fire season - at least for the last 10 years or so - can be during almost any season. We've seen fires grow hotter, bigger - and spread even faster, with seemingly more frequency, too. However, evolving right along with these blazes is CalFire. KCBS has looked at wildfires from many angles and now we are turning to the agency that takes them on - by land, by air, and everywhere in between, and are joined by Joe Tyler, director and fire chief at CalFire.  

KCBS Radio made a return to the city of its birth recently, with the opening of the South Bay Bureau within the Pacific Hotel Museum at History Park in San Jose. There are deep roots in San Jose when it comes to radio broadcasting, but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the myriad of histories, stories, and communities that many in the city are working to preserve - and carry far into the future. Now, if you want to delve into the past of San Jose, there's no better place to start that journey then at History San Jose and there's no better guide than Bill Schroh, president and CEO of History San Jose. We'll also get some insights from Cate Mills, curator of the research library and archives at History San Jose. And, of course, a big part of understanding and appreciating the history of a place is being able to connect with those that came before and to take what is learned to help the here and now. That's a big part of what Lisa Buchannan, president of San Jose's Women's Club, is working towards.

Back in 2017, three black trans women founded the Compton's Transgender Cultural District in San Francisco - now more commonly known as The Transgender District. Its original name pulls upon the history of the first documented uprising of transgender and queer people in the country, the Compton's Cafeteria Riots of 1966. Of course, the history of trans people in the Bay Area - in particular in San Francisco - runs deep, so much so that in 2021, advocates within the Transgender District got the month of August to be recognized as Transgender History Month in the city and county of San Francisco. Then California took that a step further last year, when the state assembly voted in favor of making Transgender History Month a statewide designation. The first full state recognized Transgender History Month is the August we are in right now. The legacy of trans people is what Andrea Horne is focused on and she's this week's guest on In Depth. Horne is a former actress, model, jazz singer - and she's been a fixture in the trans community of San Francisco for over 40 years, working to support the black and brown transgender women in the Tenderloin. Horne is also a keeper of stories, of the histories of trans women of color that might otherwise be lost. Now, she's turning her research into a book titled, "How Black Trans Women Changed the World."   

The news hit on the first day of August of the largest prisoner swap between the United States and Russia since the Cold War. It was a deal involving 24 people -  including journalists, political dissidents, suspected spies, among others - and after months of negotiations with other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. KCBS In Depth host Mary Hughes is joined this week by KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald and they are going to delve deeper into what may have been going on behind the scenes to make this prisoner swap happen, what this means for U.S. and Russia relations going forward, and if another trade of this magnitude could happen again. To help with all this, we're speaking with Larry Pfeiffer, former senior director of the White House Situation Room, former chief of staff to Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Michael Hayden and now, director of the Michael Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security.  

When we think about how the climate crisis is affecting California, we look at the wildfires, we look at the heatwaves, but climate change is being felt in our streams, creeks, and rivers as well. California's freshwater ecosystems are one of the beating hearts of the state, keeping everything from flora to fauna in good stead. A recent report shines a light on the dangers that these ecosystems are facing and what needs to be done to save them. To help us dig into this topic, we're joined by Dr. Ted Sommer - research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, retired lead scientist for the California Department of Water Resources, and lead author of the report.

With President Biden stepping away from the presidential race and Vice President Kamala Harris now being the Democrats' choice - which has given the democratic party a much needed shot of energy - what does this mean for former President Trump's campaign going forward? And are both parties struggling to appeal to one of the biggest voting demographics in California, as well as in the country? We're covering a lot of ground on this In Depth and to help with this we're joined by Mike Madrid - Republican political consultant, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, and author of The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy.  

The decision by President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race was a historic one, which will have sweeping implications for the country and the world. For in depth analysis, KCBS Radio anchor Bryan Goebel was joined by Dr. David McCuan, the chair of the Political Science department at Sonoma State University; Dr. McCuan specializes in American politics and International Relations.

‘Everyone Watches Women's Sports' Those are the words on a shirt that you might have seen celebrities wearing when courtside at a WNBA game or while cheering during a goal made at a NWSL match. And it does seem to be true, that everyone has their eyes on women's sports. The hope, of course, is that this will help to grow the leagues, the interest, the investment, so that the future of women's sports will never be in doubt. And there are people right here in the Bay Area that are taking that declaration to heart - The Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative has been doing the good work of supporting young women in the sports world for years, by engaging with the community, with the coaches and the teachers, and by encouraging girls to take up space on the field or the court. BAWSI is supported in part by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the nation's largest community foundation. SVCF donated $3.1 billion dollars to local nonprofits in 2023, and has supported BAWSI for over 15 years. To talk more on what is affectionately called BAWSI, I'm joined by Dana Weintraub, Co-CEO of the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative, and Brisa Rojas, a BAWSI alum and board member.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released the 2023 Hate Crimes in California report. The report highlights a whole range of data, looking at hate crimes and hate-related events as reported to law enforcement - and at what communities are being most affected.  And the findings aren't too good for those in the LGBTQ+ community. While overall hate crimes saw a slight decline from 2022 to 2023 hate incidents, such as slurs being used, handing out hate material in public places continue to rise, up 86% from 2022. So, what does this mean for the LGBTQ+ community in California? Are things getting worse and why? To take a closer look at all this, we're joined by Dr. Ilan Meyer, Distinguished Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. The institute conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy, ensuring that facts—not stereotypes—inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBTQ+ community.

On this episode of In Depth, Audacy's David O'Leary turns the focus onto what it means to be there for your community in times of mental health struggles. He is joined by the Vice President of health equity and engagement for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Victor Armstrong, and by Michell Clark, father, husband, author and podcaster in the mental health space.

On this episode of In Depth, we turn to Audacy's I'm Listening:Talk Away the Dark - a limited series where conversations cover grief, loss, and suicide. Audacy's Corey Crockett is turning the focus onto mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community. Corey is joined by Chief medical officer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Dr. Christine Yu Moutier and Bradley Balandis, longtime American Foundation for Suicide Prevention volunteer.

This week, we're turning the focus onto California's youth and mental health. We'll look at the conversations that young people are having, the care they are shaping, and at the work going on behind the scenes to ensure that mental health wellness is available for all. Starting with Never A Bother - that's the name of a campaign in California. It's part of the state's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative and was created by the California Department of Public Health's Office of Suicide Prevention and more than 400 youth and young adults across California. The purpose of this campaign? To reach young people who are struggling and who need support when it comes to their mental health and well-being. To tell us more about Never A Bother, we hear from Dr. Sohil Sud, Director of the California Health and Human Services Agency's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, and Angela Soto Cerros, a member of the Youth Advisory Board.  Then we hear from Joy Alafia, Executive Director of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, who is one of the many supporters of Assembly Bill 665, which goes into effect July 1st. The goal here is to make mental health care more inclusive for all youth, regardless of income, and ensure they receive the support they need.