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Following voter approval of Proposition 50 which redraws California's congressional maps, the Department of Justice this week joined a federal lawsuit to block the maps from taking effect. Scott and Guy discuss the suit and which California politicians are launching campaigns in the new congressional districts.  Then, they're joined by KQED's Sydney Johnson to talk about the remarkably short term for San Francisco Supervisor Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz, who resigned last night after just a week of representing the Sunset District. Her resignation comes after a wave of media reports described mice infestations and questionable financial practices at her former business. Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Hayworth, Robin Williams, Adele — these are just a few of the huge stars that have graced the stage of Bimbo's 365 Club over its 94 years in San Francisco. But the act the club is most famous for is Dolphina — or the “Girl in the Fishbowl.”  Dolphina isn't a person, though; she's a character who's been played by many different women since 1931. When Dolphina performs, it looks like there is a real, live woman, shrunk down to 6 inches, swimming in a fish tank at the bar. How did this quirky act come to be? Additional Resources: The Girl in the Fishbowl: The Secret Behind San Francisco's Quirkiest Nightclub Act Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Bianca Taylor. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Olivia Allen-Price, Gabriela Glueck and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED.

Today, we bring you an episode from our friends at Bay Curious about a secret biological weapons test — in San Francisco. 75 years ago, the U.S. military sprayed bacteria over the city. The test team thought it was harmless, but several people got sick and one person died. KQED's Katherine Monahan reports on the history and impacts of this operation on one man's family.  Links: The True Story of the Military's Secret 1950 San Francisco Biological Weapons Test | KQED  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM

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KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:29 AM

KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM

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KQED's Ki Sung talks to longtime MindShift contributor and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris. In her book "Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive," she shares how exploring the emotion awe can help students engage with classwork and also open us all up to connecting more with our communities.

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM

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KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM

KQED newscast for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM

This week, our guest is Susan Orlean, the author of The Orchid Thief, The Library Book, and On Animals. Whether exploring the eccentric world of orchid collectors, untangling the mystery of a devastating fire at the Los Angeles Public Library, or examining animal-human relationships, she brings humor, curiosity, and humanity to all the stories she writes.Her new book, Joyride, is a collection of essays that highlights her fascination with the remarkable details of everyday life.On October 6, 2025, Susan Orlean joined us at the KQED studios to speak with Steven Winn about storytelling, obsession, and what continues to inspire her writing after more than three decades chronicling the world's oddities for The New Yorker.

When a young man is told he is going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way. And a musical savant shares the inner workings of his amazing gift. STORIES The Soundtrack of Silence When a young man is told is he going deaf, he sets out on a challenge to memorize the songs that defined his life. He had no idea that those songs would come back to him in the most unexpected way.Thank you, Matt Hay, for sharing your story! A version of this story aired on KQED's Q'ed Up.Produced by April Dembosky. Sound Design by April Dembosky, Leon Morimoto & Renzo Gorrio.Sudden Savant Although most musicians spend decades honing their craft, musical genius Derek Amato never had to practice a day in his life. One day, he just sat down at the piano and his fingers began to fly across the keys with ease.As an immediate musical genius, Derek is one of the few people on Earth diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome. Derek takes us into the inner workings of his amazing gift.Produced by Anna Sussman &  Pat Mesiti-Miller. Original score & sound design by Pat Mesiti-Miller.Season 16 - Episode 52 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices