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Radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow produced his first science stories back in 1970 during the inaugural Earth Day. Since then, he has worked for Emmy Award-winning science programs and covered science for a number of high-profile news organizations, and has hosted the popular public radio program “Science Friday” for more than three decades. In his career, Flatow has interviewed countless scientists, journalists and other experts about the most exciting developments in science. Now the Club welcomes Flatow in conversation with local journalists to speak about the role of science writing in the current cultural climate. About the Speakers Ira Flatow is an award-winning science correspondent, TV journalist, and the host of "Science Friday," heard on public radio stations across the country and distributed by WNYC Studios. He brings radio and podcast listeners worldwide a lively, informative discussion on science, technology, health, space, the environment and more. Flatow describes his work as the challenge “to make science and technology a topic for discussion around the dinner table.” Annalee Newitz writes science fiction and nonfiction. Most recently, as a science journalist, they are the author of Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind, about the history of psychological warfare, from Sun Tzu to Benjamin Franklin and beyond. They have published in The Washington Post, Slate, Scientific American, Ars Technica, The New Yorker, and Technology Review, among others. Newitz is the co-host of the Hugo Award-winning podcast "Our Opinions Are Correct," and has contributed to the public radio shows "Science Friday," "On the Media," KQED "Forum," and "Here and Now." Ezra David Romero is a climate reporter for KQED News. He covers the absence and excess of water in the Bay Area—think sea level rise, flooding and drought. For 12 years he's covered how warming temperatures are altering the lives of Californians. He's reported on farmers worried their pistachio trees aren't getting enough sleep, families desperate for water, scientists studying dying giant sequoias, and alongside firefighters containing wildfires. His work has appeared on local stations across California and nationally on public radio shows such as "Morning Edition," "Here and Now," "All Things Considered" and "Science Friday." Naveena Sadasivam is a writer and editor at Grist covering the oil and gas industry and climate change. She previously worked at the Texas Observer, Inside Climate News, and ProPublica, and is based in Oakland, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Bay Area voters were faced with pivotal decisions in Tuesday's election that could have major impacts on our region. KQED reporters join us to talk about results from local and regional races and ballot measures. We'll discuss the ranked choice results from San Francisco's mayoral race and the recalls of Oakland's mayor and Alameda County's District Attorney. Voters also weighed in on controversial propositions such as Sonoma's Measure J, an attempt to ban large-scale animal farms, and Measure K, deciding the future of San Francisco's Great Highway. And we'll hear from you, what Bay Area races were you watching? Guests: Alex Hall, enterprise and accountability reporter, KQED Annelise Finney, reporter, KQED Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk Sydney Johnson, reporter, KQED News

Trump's Lying Presser: Fake Helicopter Crash. Sexist Attack on Harris. Abortion Delusion. MLK Crowd Whopper. And Harris' CA Record. How Long Will “Joy” Work? Walzmentum. “Swiftboat” Attacks. Debate Expectations. CA Senate, House Races. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Writer at POLITICO California and Marisa Lagos, Politics Correspondent, KQED News. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meteorologists are predicting this summer will be one of the hottest on record, and they're warning we're likely in for a big wildfire season. Heavy rains in recent years enabled a couple of mild years of fire. But this year's heat and drier conditions are already fueling blazes. So far, major fires have forced evacuations and singed homes in Sonoma County and Southern California. We'll talk about the weather, what we can expect the rest of the year and what you can do to prepare for an active fire season. Guests: Brian Garcia, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service SF Bay Area/Monterey Isaac Sanchez, deputy chief of communications, Cal Fire Daniel Swain, climate scientist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA Danielle Venton, science reporter, KQED News

With a predicted anemic turnout, what lessons can be gleaned from voters in this March primary? Issues that crowd the headlines like public safety and homelessness appear in various state and regional ballot measures. Will these concerns tilt the otherwise progressive-leaning Bay Area towards a more conservative path? With the help of the KQED Politics team, we'll analyze the election results and trends in this primary, and we'll hear from you: What brought you to or kept you from the polls? Guests: Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host, KQED's Political Breakdown Annelise Finney, reporter, KQED Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, reporter and producer covering politics, KQED News

On this Episode of Dad Is Not A Noun Podcast I had the opportunity to have back on Award Winning Illustrator, Creative Director, Author, & Founder of Conscious Culture Publishing Marlon McKenney to talk about his just released book The Genius of Egypt II: Rise of the Pyramid The Genius of Egypt II: Rise of the Pyramid Travel to ancient Africa and witness the return of Imhotep, the visionary architect, as he embarks on designing and constructing the world's first pyramid, The Step Pyramid of Saqqara. However, a dark conspiracy emerges, bringing forth three deadly assassins intent on destroying its creator. Unearth the mysteries of Egyptian philosophy and the secrets behind this architectural marvel in this thrilling adventure.    Amazon: https://a.co/d/b4cNEPY   Review "The Genius of Egypt II" continues bringing one of the most important historical figures to life through amazing storytelling and colorful illustrations. As a person who loves African history, "The Genius of Egypt" & " The Genius of Egypt II " I would highly recommend them as starter children's books to get children engaged about the life of Imhotep and the African Diaspora. Dad is Not a Noun Podcast     About the Authors:   Marlon McKenney is an African-American Artist, Author, and Creative Director who resides in San Francisco. 2017 Marlon established Conscious Culture Publishing, a company dedicated to producing captivating African historical fiction and diverse multicultural content. Utilizing cutting-edge 3D technology, Marlon crafts intricate illustrations and animations, skillfully breathing life into the rich tapestry of African histories, mythologies, and legends. Through his artistic endeavors, Marlon advocates for the representation and celebration of diverse cultures, leaving a strong impact on the world of illustration and storytelling.   Spencer Whitney is an African-American journalist and photographer who resides in Oakland. Presently serving as the Digital Editor for KQED News, Spencer Whitney brings a wealth of experience to his role. Before joining KQED News, he held the position of Multimedia Editor at the Oakland Post and as an Assistant Editor in the Editorial department at the esteemed San Francisco Chronicle. Spencer pursued his undergraduate studies at Howard University and received his Masters in Journalism at UC Berkeley. He also gained valuable experience interning with SiriusXM during his academic journey. DAD IS NOT A NOUN https://linktr.ee/dadisnotanoun?fbclid=PAAaZj8KzygTJZhruBvG4tykEdTG28lCVidiolp2NDwmlwFyo0sjXq5iFbRAA DINAN intro produced by Amerigo Gazaway Follow him on IG https://instagram.com/amerigo.gazaway?utm_medium=copy_link Check out his website https://linkin.bio/amerigo-gazaway DINAN intro lyrics by Skyzoo Follow him on IG https://instagram.com/skyzoothewriter?utm_medium=copy_link Support his new project "All Brilliant Things" https://smarturl.it/BrilliantThings DINAN Logo by Demar Douglas Follow him on IG:https://instagram.com/demardouglas?utm_medium=copy_link https://demardouglas.com/ J1 Studios background design IG: https://instagram.com/officialj1studios?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg== Website: https://linktr.ee/j1studios?fbclid=PAAaaUFjkKabrTmZFC6yla0wqBujiftlqOuoEEKW5wxYxED1uUv4Bio9kHBvI

More than 21 million Americans are breathing air that's dirtier than official records indicate. That's according to a new investigation from the California Newsroom, MuckRock and the Guardian. An obscure rule in the Clean Air Act allows regions to strike so-called “natural” and “exceptional events,” like wildfires, from their pollution data on grounds that they are beyond the control of local air regulators. Since 2016, counties in California have had 166 days of pollution forgiven. And this past summer during the Canadian wildfires, more than 20 other states invoked it. As wildfires become more frequent amid worsening climate change, air regulators are expecting to use the “exceptional events” rule more often, and some lawmakers are even trying to make filing easier. We'll hear more about the investigation's findings and answer your questions. Related link(s): Smoke, Screened — The Clean Air Act's Dirty Secret: An Investigation From the California Newsroom, Muckrock and the Guardian Guests: Molly Peterson, editor, The California Newsroom; has covered science with a focus on climate change for KQED News; co-author, “Smoke, Screened: The Clean Air Act's Dirty Secret" Emily Zentner, data journalist, The California Newsroom; co-author, “Smoke, Screened: The Clean Air Act's Dirty Secret"

Each year in the United States, roughly 100,000 young adults experience a psychotic episode including hearing voices or hallucinations. Treating those episodes early on can prevent some of the worst outcomes of mental illness such as homelessness or not being able to hold down a job. The National Institute of Mental Health has outlined what experts call a “gold standard” for early treatment of psychosis, but access to that care is often unavailable or not covered by insurance. We talk about why it's so hard for psychosis patients to receive the care they need and what we can do about it. Guests: Adriana Furuzawa, early psychosis division director, Felton Institute Tara Niendam, vice chair for research and executive director, UC Davis Early Psychosis Programs Mike Krechevsky, family support specialist, Felton Institute Early Psychosis - Mike's son had psychosis and went through an early intervention program. April Dembosky, health correspondent, KQED News

Duke Energy said it hoped to fully restore power to North Carolina residents by Wednesday night, after shootings at two electrical substations over the weekend shuttered schools and businesses and left thousands of people in the dark. The shootings, which investigators are calling deliberate, are for Californians bringing to mind the 2013 sniper attacks on a PG&E substation near San Jose that led federal regulators to adopt new rules to protect critical facilities. We'll look at how vulnerable our state and national power grid is to physical attack, and why. Guests: Jon Wellinghoff, CEO and founder, GridPolicy Consulting; former chair, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under President Obama. Juliette Kayyem, faculty chair of the Homeland Security and Security and Global Health Projects, Harvard Kennedy School; former assistant secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security under President Obama; author, "The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters." Dan Brekke, editor and reporter, KQED News.

Next week San Francisco voters will decide whether to approve a new parcel tax to fund City College, which has faced severe financial struggles for the past decade. City College, and almost all of California's community colleges, have seen enrollment dip since 2020 despite an infusion of state money systemwide aimed at bringing students back. Forum talks about the future of community colleges in a changing education landscape. Guests: Jessie Ryan, executive vice president, The Campaign for College Opportunity Organization: a non-profit policy and research organization that advocates for Californians to attend and succeed in college. Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, reporter/producer covering politics, KQED News. Sara Goldrick-Rab, author, "Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream." Vick Chung, former city college student trustee and candidate for city college board of trustees.

Ballots have landed in mailboxes across California. Now comes the hard part: figuring out what all the ballot measures mean. Senior editor Scott Shafer and the rest of KQED's politics team has youcovered. We'll talk about the most interesting items on Bay Area ballots, including mayoral and DA races, a slew of local housing measures and a state proposition that taxes the rich to tackle climate change. We're here to answer your ballot questions. Guests: Guy Marzorati, reporter and producer, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk. Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED - Co-host of KQED's Political Breakdown show. Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Reporter/Producer covering politics, KQED News.

Thanks to a series of recalls, resignations and re-shuffles, San Francisco has a new district attorney, new school board members, and a new city attorney, all of whom were appointed by Mayor London Breed. Now that the mayor has a team in place that is mostly of her choosing, what will she do to confront the city's considerable challenges? Is the city in for a major course change? We'll talk about San Francisco's post-recall politics with a roundtable of reporters. Guests: Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Reporter/Producer, KQED News. Scott Shafer, senior editor for KQED's California Politics and Government desk and co-host of Political Breakdown. Annie Gaus, editor, SF Standard

There are so many horrifying incidents of attacks on Asians that have gone viral. Many of them took place in San Francisco. There's a lot of fear, anxiety, and anger among Asian communities in the city. And many people want justice for these attacks. Whether that is truly or happening or not is a huge sticking point in Tuesday's recall election of District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who ran on a progressive platform and says incarcerating people should be a last resort. KQED and The San Francisco Standard reviewed 12 local, high-profile criminal cases involving Asian victims in 2020 and 2021. In this episode, we discuss what these cases show, and what the path forward might look like. Guests: Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, reporter and producer for KQED News and Han Li, reporter for the San Francisco Standard A transcript of this episode is available. This episode was edited by Alan Montecillo and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, who also hosted. Links: KQED Voter Guide KQED Live: An Interview with Chesa Boudin Why High-Profile Attacks on SF's Asian Community Rarely Lead to Hate Crime Charges

Ep: 119: How risqué was Tales of the City and was there male nudity? This isn't the primary topic but one of the many Bud Gundy discusses with Brad, including Bud's latest novel Inherit the Lightening, and even some history about Alcatraz.Podcast Website:www.queerwritersofcrime.comSign up for the show's newsletter:https://tinyurl.com/qworcrimenewsletterCheck out blog posts by guests on the website:https://www.queerwritersofcrime.com/blog/Chip in and help support this podcast:buymeacoffee.com/queerwriters   Disclosure: To cover the cost of producing Queer Writers of Crime, some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Brad will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.Get a Kindle Paperwhite:https://amzn.to/3KCfUuOBud Gundy's Website:www.budgundy.comPurchase Inherit the Lighteninghttps://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/inherit-the-lightning-by-bud-gundy-3866-bFind Bud on Facebookwww.facebook/budgundyauthorBud on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/BudGundyBud's Amazon Page:https://amzn.to/37d00cBBud Gundy is Lambda Literary Award finalist and an Executive Producer and on-air host at KQED, the PBS and NPR affiliate for Northern California. In 2003, he received an Emmy Award for producing the documentary Lonely Island: Hidden Alcatraz. He won his second Emmy Award in 2016 for directing the KQED News special, State of Surveillance. He's been nominated for two other works.He began his television career in 1983 as the Program Director at the Nationality Broadcasting Network in Lakewood, Ohio, a job which has given him a lifetime of funny stories to share. Following that, he worked as a Desk Assistant, Associate Producer and Producer for the various newscasts at WKYC, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio.  The stories from Channel 3 aren't as funny, but perhaps more illuminating.  After stints as a business reporter and a marketing executive in Northern California, he joined San Francisco's KQED in 1994, and loves the environment and dedication to the audience at PBS and NPR.  You can see and hear him on-the-air, asking for support during those annoying pledge drives. Brad's Website:bradshreve.comSupport Requeered Tales  re-publishing award-winning, post-Stonewall gay and lesbian fiction — with a focus on mystery, literary and horror/sci-fi genres.requeeredtales.comKindly give to The Trevor Project, a much-needed charity focusing not only suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth, but also helps to get answers and information to support them, and connect with an international community of LGBTQ youth aged 13 - 24.https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills aimed at boosting housing supplies across the state. One of them, SB 9, would increase density and affordable housing options in neighborhoods dominated by single family homes.  Reporter: Erika Kelly, KQED California health officials are now requiring that people who work in high risk medical settings be fully immunized against COVID-19. That includes employees of hospitals, nursing homes and doctors' offices, but it doesn't include care workers in private homes. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC  An FDA committee is meeting Friday to decide whether to recommend booster shots for seniors and the general public. As of mid-August, 119,000 Californians have gotten booster shots, according to records that KQED News requested from California's Public Health Department.  Reporter: Raquel Maria Dillon, KQED Governor Newsom will soon get a chance to make his second appointment to the California Supreme Court. That's because Associate Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuellar has decided to leave the court to head up a prestigious international think tank.  Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED It's been 3.5 years since the ACLU first filed a lawsuit in San Diego against the Trump administration, over its policy of separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Now the federal government is intensifying its push to reunite those parents and children, with a new program launched this week.  Reporter: Michelle Wiley, KQED  

SPEAKERS Carson Bruno Senior Director of Training and Programs, Coro Southern California; Former Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Twitter @carsonjfbruno Marisa Lagos Politics Correspondent, KQED News; Co-host, "Political Breakdown" Podcast; Twitter @mlagos Dan Schnur Professor of Political Communications, University of California – Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Public Policy, and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communications; Founder, USC/LA Times Statewide Political Poll; Host, "Politics in the Time of Coronavirus" Podcast; Twitter @danschnur John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California—Host In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, this program took place and was recorded live via video conference, for an online audience only, and was live-streamed by The Commonwealth Club of California from San Francisco on November 4th, 2020.

Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco and at vigils across the country over the weekend in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday at age 87. “I think a lot of us felt like, ‘Well, as long as RBG is there, we’re gonna be good, we’re gonna be good’,” San Francisco resident Shawn Rosenmoss told KQED News at the vigil. “Now I’m a little lost, which is why I’m here.” In this hour of Forum, we'll look back at the life and legal legacy of Ginsburg, a champion of gender equality and the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court.

Ep:037 Bud Gundy is Lambda Literary Award finalist and an Executive Producer and on-air host at KQED, the PBS and NPR affiliate for Northern California. In 2003, he received an Emmy Award for producing the documentary Lonely Island: Hidden Alcatraz. He won his second Emmy Award in 2016 for directing the KQED News special, State of Surveillance. He's been nominated for two other works.Bud grew up in North Olmsted, Ohio, a western suburb of Cleveland. He attended St. Edward High School, graduating in 1982, followed by five years at Cleveland State University where he earned a degree in Political Science.He began his television career in 1983 as the Program Director at the Nationality Broadcasting Network in Lakewood, Ohio, a job which has given him a lifetime of funny stories to share. Following that, he worked as a Desk Assistant, Associate Producer and Producer for the various newscasts at WKYC, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. The stories from Channel 3 aren't as funny, but perhaps more illuminating. After stints as a business reporter and a marketing executive in Northern California, he joined San Francisco's KQED in 1994, and loves the environment and dedication to the audience at PBS and NPR. You can see and hear him on-the-air, asking for support during those annoying pledge drives.Website: www.budgundy.comCarved in Bone by Michael NavaBrad's Website: https://bradshreve.com/requeeredtales.comInstagram: @gaymysterypodcastTwitter: @gaymysterypodFacebook: Gay Mystery-Thriller-Suspense Fiction GroupQuestions or comments can be emailed to info@gaymysterypodcast.com

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez dove head-first into a career in journalism in his hometown of San Francisco. In this podcast, the young veteran reporter takes us through the later days of his time in City College's journalism program. After a brief stint at SF State, Joe got hired to write for the SF Bay Guardian, and rode it out until that weekly folded. He soon found work as a reporter and opinion columnist at the Examiner, a job he held until just last month. These days, he's a producer/reporter for KQED News. If you missed Part 1, please go back to hear all about Joe's parents and his upbringing in Cow Hollow. ​We recorded this podcast on Zoom during quarantine in San Francisco in April 2020. Photography by Michelle Kilfeather

2017 UNSOLVED Murder from Humboldt State University.Why David “DJ” Josiah Lawson: DJ or Josiah’s case is extremely sad, not only because his killer still remains at large, but because there is a high chance this was a racially motivated murder. Josiah was a leader on campus, someone his peers looked up to, but when he had an altercation with some students outside of an off-campus party, Josiah was stabbed and left there. Unfortunately, Josiah is not here today to share with us who his killer was, and the local Arcata Police Department has been unsuccessful in bringing justice to his case by capturing his killer for good. We share his story with you to help bring awareness to his case and to ultimately help his family find the person that stole his future. Sources:· Justice for Josiah Website: https://www.justiceforjosiahlawson.com/· Justice for Josiah Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Figure/Justice-For-David-Josiah-Lawson-138429150033811/· Inside Higher Ed, “The Murder of David Josiah Lawson”: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/10/05/unsolved-murder-black-student-humboldt-state-raises-many-questions· KCET, SoCal Connected Podcast, “Who Killed Josiah”: https://www.kcet.org/shows/socal-connected/episodes/who-killed-josiah· KRCR News, “VIDEO: Juror in Lawson case speaks out, calls grand jury process 'gross failure'” (INTERVIEW FOUND HERE): https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/exclusive-lawson-criminal-grand-juror-speaks-out-on-gross-failure-after-no-indictment· KRCR News, “New investigator joins APD on Lawson murder case”: https://krcrtv.com/archive/new-investigator-joins-apd-on-lawson-murder-case· KQED News, “Justice for Josiah’ Rallies on CSU Campuses Draw Attention to Black Student's Killing in 2017”: https://www.kqed.org/news/11699191/justice-for-josiah-rallies-on-csu-campuses-draw-attention-to-black-students-killing-in-2017· Lost Coast Outpost, “DA: Grand Jury Declines to Indict anyone in DJ Lawson case”: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2019/mar/13/da-grand-jury-declines-indict-anyone-david-josiah/· Lost Coast Outpost, “Kyle Zoellner, Once Suspected of Homicide in David Josiah Lawson Slaying, Files Claim Against City of Arcata For Defamation, Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, More”: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2017/oct/27/kyle-zoellner-once-suspected-homicide-david-josiah/More sources on website: www.victimizedpodcast.com

Starting in January, San Francisco will ban private cars from Market Street as part of a major overhaul to make the city’s main thoroughfare safer for pedestrians, cyclists and public transit. The plan has taken a decade to approve. What can we expect Market Street to look like not just in six months, but fifteen years? We asked Dan Brekke, transportation editor for KQED News. Subscribe to The Bay to hear more local Bay Area stories like this one. New episodes are released Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 a.m. Find The Bay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, NPR One or via Alexa.

Heritage and gentrification intersect in West Oakland's Lower Bottoms neighborhood. That's the historical headquarters of the Black Panther Party, and the last train stop in the East Bay before San Francisco. The rising cost of housing in the Bay Area is changing the character of the Lower Bottoms, and we introduce you to the podcast Out of the Blocks to hear just how. Out of the Blocks is an immersive listening experience built from a mosaic of voices and soundscapes from inside a neighborhood. Today, they take us to West Oakland. You can find the Out of the Blocks podcast at Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Guest: Ariana Proehl, Out of the Blocks field producer, producer with KQED News

Who are the Homeless? A homeless person pushing a cartPhoto by Fares Hamouche on Unsplash  The face of homelessness in America has dramatically changed over the years. Most people would agree, the representation of homeless persons in the thoughts of many Americans are negative. The following examples describe some of those stereotypes: a drunk, filthy, smelly man riffling through a dumpster a bag lady pushing a cart filled with [what appears to be] a lot of junk the con-artist pretending to be homeless to get money Thousands of Dollars on Homeless Dead Man In a news story from 2009, there was a homeless person found that had thousands of dollars strapped to his body.  According to the Mail Tribune article, Homeless dead man found with thousands of dollars on him, the 85-year-old was found surrounded by his belongings. The police could not understand why someone with thousands of dollars strapped to his body would be homeless.  SD shares that stories like the before mentioned story shaped her view of homeless people. She viewed them as con-artist manipulating people out of their hard-earned money. Those perceptions are no longer the reality for the majority of the homeless population in America. The Present-Day Homeless Population    When looking further into the state of homelessness today, one’s co-worker, classmate, family member or friend could be homeless and doing a good job at hiding the truth about the circumstances of his or her living situation. The question then becomes, “How do working people end up homeless?” The following three articles answer that question. Tent Encampments on the Rise  Homeless Tent EncampmentPhoto by Brandi Ibrao on Unsplash  The first article was in The Washington Post, The rise of tent encampments is changing the face of American homelessness, by Terrence McCoy. McCoy told the story of a working woman (Monica Diaz) whose apartment building was condemned by the fire department.  All tenants had to evacuate the building leaving Diaz and her husband homeless. They could not stay in a shelter because they had a dog. The shelters did not allow pets so they ended up living in a tent encampment. Her co-workers had no idea until it became difficult for her to maintain good hygiene; she was then fired from that job. The Clean-up of Tent Encampments  In the second article, Richmond Homeless on the Move Again After City Clears Large Tent Encampment, by Kate Wolffe of KQED News, Wolffe told the story of Cella Jones a homeless woman living in Richmond’s largest tent encampment. The city’s abatement crew was scheduled to do a clean-up; Jones arrived at her spot shortly after they began. She was able to collect some of her belongings before the area was cleaned and mulch spread over the site. Homeless Because of Rent Increase and Health Issues   The last article shared was, High rents create a new class of hidden homeless in Los Angeles, by Matt Morrison of CBS News. In this story, Morrison told the story of Ana Estrada, a social services caseworker. She and her 13-year old daughter had to live in her BMW SUV because of a $2000 rent increase and then some health issues that caused her to miss work, therefore losing money and their residence. Forced eviction or Health Problems Leave People Street Bound  Furthermore, some people are living paycheck to paycheck and sadly are only one paycheck away from homelessness. Also, something happens to someone who is renting or has a mortgage, going to work, paying their bills and then all of a sudden, they are thrown this news that the building or home they are living in, is unsafe and must be evacuated-- there may be nowhere else to go but the streets. The same result could happen if health issues cause numeral absences from one’s job. Ways to Aid those in Crisis  Lady V suggests that people in authority take a step back before firing an employee for hygiene problems and ask questions.

Leda Meredith is the brave and beautiful daughter of Kelly Johnson. Leda got the call that her dad was dying and on hospice.  Kelly Johnson chose to end his own life through a hospice that supported this decision.  Leda made the choice to pause her life to take care of him for the next 3 weeks.  Leda expresses it takes a village to help someone die. Through his daughter and all Kelly’s beautiful friends he was able to die in a way that was incredibly supported, celebrated, peaceful and legal. Leda describes the trials of being his caregiver and the joy in being the daughter of such a gifted talented man who lived his life to the fullest and chose to leave the same way. Many questions are answered on this podcast about the “End of Life Option” or Assisted Suicide as it is commonly known. A Dance With Death: The Final Days of Kelly Johnson [Video]  KQED News:  http://bit.ly/DanceWithDeathVideo https://www.kqed.org/arts/13831648/kelly-johnson-former-berkeley-symphony-director-chooses-to-end-life California Moves to Defend Law Allowing Life-Ending Drugs https://www.kqed.org/news/11669924/california-moves-to-defend-law-allowing-life-ending-drugs Follow Nina Impala Tutoring For The Spirit Website: http://bit.ly/TutoringForTheSpiritWebsite Tutoring For The Spirit YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/TutoringForTheSpirit_YouTube Tutoring For The Spirit - Facebook: http://bit.ly/TutoringForTheSpirit_Facebook Tutoring For The Spirit Instagram: http://bit.ly/TutoringForTheSPirit_Instagram Nina Impala’s Book Available On Amazon Dearly Departed: What I Learned About Living from the Dying Losing someone we love is one of the most challenging, fearful, and heart-rending experiences we are ever likely to face, and it is also a very sacred and holy experience. How do we navigate such transitions with love and compassion for those we care for, while dealing with the inevitable maelstrom of emotions, thoughts, and feelings that are natural and inevitable? Drawing on her years of experience in spiritual healing, counseling and hospice care, Nina Impala shares stories of her experiences as a hospice volunteer and how those experiences prepared her for the final days of her own parents. Dearly Departed is about learning to see death and loss with the eyes of the heart instead of the eyes of the head to find peace, comfort, and hope for ourselves and those we love. Purchase Nina’s Book Here: http://bit.ly/DearlyDeparted_NinaImpala Tutoring For The Spirit  is brought to you in part by Audible.  Download a FREE audio-book and enjoy a 30-day free Audible membership trial at www.audibletrial.com/InBound (NEW AUDIBLE MEMBERS ONLY)  With Audible you will find over 180,000 titles to choose from and to listen to through your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Support the Tutoring For The Spirit Podcast by visiting www.audibletrial.com/InBound If interested in producing a podcast of your own, like the Tutoring For The Spirit Podcast, contact Tim Edwards at Tim@InBoundPodcasting.com Follow Tim Edwards InBound Podcasting & InBound Films Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inbounddigitalmedia/

A new narrative surfaced about what could have caused the deadly Oakland warehouse fire in 2016 that killed 36 people. Defense attorneys have introduced the possibility that the fire was caused by arson. As testimony begins this week the trial is reopening old wounds for families and friends of the victims, as well as a community forever changed by the fire. Guest: Don Clyde, reporter and producer for KQED News.

SPEAKERS Bob Butler Reporter, KCBS Radio; Twitter @bobbutler7 Marisa Lagos Reporter, California Politics and Government, KQED News; Twitter @mlagos C.W. Nevius Columnist, Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Former Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle; Twitter @cwnevius John Zipperer Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Host This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on April 10th, 2019. ** This Podcast Contains Explicit Language **

SPEAKERS Melissa Caen Political and Legal Reporter, CBS Bay Area (KPIX) Guy Marzorati Politics Reporter, KQED News; Twitter @guymarzorati C.W. Nevius Columnist, Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Former Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle; Twitter @cwnevius This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on February 6th, 2019.

Resistance. That's been the call of many, including those in the Bay Area who have led the country in resisting President Trump’s attacks on marginalized people and the state’s liberal ideals. We'll hear from those who turned up at the polls, and others who didn't. Guest: Monica Samayoa and Guy Marzorati, KQED reporters See all election results from KQED News.

A big construction site of new housing went up in flames early Tuesday morning, and people immediately suspected arson. Some Oaklanders say it's motivated by anger against gentrification. The five-alarm fire in West Oakland isn't the first time new construction has burned lately. Guest: Raquel Maria Dillon, KQED News reporter

First there was one crack. Then two. Now San Francisco's new $2.2 billion Salesforce Transit Center could be shut down for weeks. In an earlier episode, we covered the opening of the transit center (called by some the Grand Central Station of the West). Today, an update on the damage then the original episode about what people hope the transit hub can be. Guests: Chloe Veltman, KQED News reporter, and Dan Brekke, KQED transportation editor

Christine Blasey Ford’s and Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony riveted Americans to their screens on Thursday. People gathered in Oakland, Palo Alto, San Francisco and elsewhere to watch the historic Supreme Court nomination hearing. Some of whom were so compelled by what they heard and saw that they told their own stories of sexual assault at protests and rallies across the Bay Area. Guest: Monica Samayoa, KQED News reporter

Fire drip torches, dozers, and prevailing winds – just some of the tools firefighters are using to battle the blazes engulfing California. With fires that start earlier in the year, spark up overnight, and are more extreme in their size and speed, firefighters have to adjust to the new conditions. We follow a reporter who embeds with a CalFire strike unit working a corner of the Ranch Fire. It's one of the fires that make up the Mendocino Complex, the largest fire in California’s history. Guest: Sukey Lewis, KQED News reporter

The fire that ignited at the Sims Metal Management scrap yard site in January alarmed a lot of people who live in the city of Richmond. It got them thinking: How do residents get told when there's a big fire or other emergency? The city council meets Tuesday to discuss three proposals for how to alert residents in a disaster. Guest: Ted Goldberg, KQED News assignment editor

This week: The intense California reaction to President Trump's decision on the DACA immigration program. We also offer our viewer's guide to the final week of the 2017 legislative session in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: We review some of the most notable bills killed during the legislative "suspense file" actions, and we discuss the prospects for the closely watched housing proposals that are still pending. Plus, what was the state Senate leader doing when he took issue with Sen. Dianne Feinstein's comments on President Trump? With John Myers and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Assembly Republicans oust their leader after the bipartisan climate change plan, and the Assembly speaker offers a new look at universal healthcare. We also discuss a court ruling on Prop. 66, and we mull the impact of California congressional Democrats who are attacking Trump. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: California political leaders react, and recoil, at the events in Charlottesville. We also discuss the fight among Assembly Republicans, we preview the final four weeks of the Legislature's work for 2017 and we look at the effort to remove a Democratic state senator from office. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: We devote the entire podcast to the action by lawmakers to extend California's cap-and-trade climate program. We discuss the political winners, the stakes and what's next. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: A big endorsement for the "sanctuary state" bill pending in Sacramento and how law enforcement could be key. Plus, a conservative GOP assemblyman joins the race for governor in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: California's state budget clears the Legislature, and we dig down into the details and the scathing debate over two of its side deals. And we take a late spring assessment of Californians in the era of Trump, looking at who's up and who's down. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown seizes the moment after President Trump pulls away from the Paris pact. We also discuss the big votes in the Legislature this week on single-payer healthcare, court bail reform and more. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week, we preview the California Democratic Party's convention. From gubernatorial candidates to debates ranging from Trump to money in politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: UC President Janet Napolitano defends her office's budget practices during a tense legislative hearing. We also discuss President Trump's actions on offshore oil, and the big political battle brewing over single-payer healthcare in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: California's members of Congress face their constituents in a series of testy town halls across the state. Plus, we take a look at how April tax revenues are shaping the budget negotiations that begin soon in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Lawmakers consider moving the California presidential primary in an effort to make the Golden State third behind Iowa and New Hampshire in 2020. Plus, the fallout from last week's big transportation tax and fee vote -- from constituents back home to the impact on 2017's climate change efforts. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's big trip to the nation's capital in one of its most bruising political periods. Plus, we discuss the politics of the tuition hike announced by CSU. And a brief look at new voter registration numbers that spell big trouble for California Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we discuss big proposals from President Trump -- environmental protection and budget cuts -- that will impact California. We also take a look at a sweeping higher education plan from Democrats in Sacramento. And the end of an era in Los Angeles politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: The California impact from congressional action to replace Obamacare. Plus, we look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new chance to shape the state's highest court. And more buzz over who might -- or should -- run for statewide office in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we discuss the political and policy road ahead once California's drought is officially declared over. We also take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's plea to the feds for Bay Area commuter train cash, and then a bit of political potpourri to round out the week. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown rolls out a quick flood protection plan, which relies in part on help from the federal government. We also look at more news in Democratic lawmakers' ongoing battle with all things Trump, and we discuss a Senate dustup that could provide momentum to convention-going Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: The president suggests California may need to be stripped of federal funds, but is that even possible? We also dig into fascinating new poll numbers on state voters and immigration, and a notable endorsement in the 2018 race for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: Daily outrage from California Democrats over President Trump's early moves. We assess the dizzying speed of events, and we check in on the immigration bills making their way through Sacramento. We also look at the 2018 governor's race, with an eye towards new campaign cash reports. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: California leaders react to a dizzying week of news from the new administration of President Donald Trump. We take a closer look at climate and immigration issues, and a dash of the unproved allegations of voter fraud. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of Grizzly Bear Project

This week's podcast episode is solely devoted to an in-depth discussion of Gov. Jerry Brown's new state budget plan and the political wrangling in Sacramento that depends, in so many ways, on what happens in Washington. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: Democrats in the Legislature sign up Eric Holder in their fight against the incoming Trump administration. We also preview the legislative session, and we discuss the changing face of women in politics and government. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's feisty speech that edged a little closer to taking on the president-elect. And in our final podcast of 2016, we discuss some of our top takeaways for the year that's passed and the year ahead. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Legislative Democrats say they're ready to fight President-elect Donald Trump. And we take a look at the results as the final votes are counted from the Nov. 8 election. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

Big news as the week ends, with Rep. Xavier Becerra being chosen as California's next attorney general. We discuss all of the political machinations, and we look ahead to next week and the new session of the Legislature. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week, we take the podcast on the road. This is a recording of an in-person conversation in San Francisco, an election analysis at an event sponsored by the Bay Area Council. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

Election 2016 is over, with a presidential shocker that puts California in the national spotlight as the home of Democratic political resistance. We also discuss ballot propositions, the U.S. Senate and congressional races, and the Democratic dominance of the Legislature after election day. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

On this week's episode, the final hours of the 2016 election season are here and we're looking at new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times polling data on ballot measures. Plus, a blast of early 2018 gubernatorial election buzz. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we take a look at the political landscape in races below the marquee Nov. 8 contest. There's new poll data on the U.S. Senate race, and the Trump effect is being talked about in a number of congressional and legislative battles. Plus: Our weekly side dish! With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week, we discuss polling on the 17 ballot propositions California voters are being asked to consider on Nov. 8. And then we focus, in particular, on Gov. Jerry Brown's prison parole proposal, Proposition 57. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

In this week's episode, we check in on the increasingly sharp tone of the U.S. Senate showdown, and we discuss the chances that Democrats might recapture a supermajority in both houses of the California Legislature. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

Gov. Jerry Brown wraps up work on the bills sent to his desk by legislators as we put the wraps on the two-year session of the California Legislature. We examine some of the final big bill decisions, as well as some of the takeaways about the balance of power in Sacramento. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

On this week's episode, we dig into a pile of polling data on November ballot measures. Plus, a prominent interest group pulls its endorsement of Democratic legislators and accusations fly in a Democrat versus Democrat congressional race in Silicon Valley. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown expands farmworker pay but vetoes the tampon tax break. We also discuss some sparring in the U.S. Senate race, and the final chapter in the Calderon corruption saga. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Can Rep. Loretta Sanchez make a move in the U.S. Senate race, or does a new poll suggest it's too late? Plus, we examine ballot measures on income taxes and the death penalty. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

On this week's episode: taking stock of the final hours of the two-year session of the California Legislature -- from the deal on climate change cash to the collapse of a major overhaul of the Public Utilities Commission. And, a few takeaways of the biggest things that came out of the entire legislative session. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: A deal is made on climate change legislation in Sacramento. We also examine deals in the works on other bills, we answer your questions via Twitter, and remembering some state Capitol class acts. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week, we talk the demise of the drug pricing measure in the Capitol. We also examine the latest climate change negotiations and new voter registration data showing big pickups for California Democrats. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

Are things in the state Capitol winding down, weeks ahead of schedule? Are mega-deals just not going to happen? We discuss in this week's episode, plus we check in on election items like the very quiet U.S. Senate race. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: The Legislature's last big month of 2016 and the clash over climate change and more. We also discuss the political fallout from the missing Democratic assemblyman, and our weekly political side dishes. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: California Democrats head to Philadelphia, and we assess the state's delegation's impact on the big show. We also discuss the U.S. Senate race, in light of the endorsement by President Obama of Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, Republicans head to Cleveland and the California GOP gets a first look at the Trump effect. We also discuss the prison parole showdown between San Diego's mayor and Gov. Jerry Brown. And we assess a surprising endorsement by state Senate Democrats. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News

This week: The possible political path ahead after a week of violence in three U.S. cities. Plus, we discuss private meetings between Gov. Jerry Brown's staff and the oil industry and the final tally of June 7 primary votes. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

The California primary is history. On this week's episode, we take an early look at the returns and the implications of who won and who lost. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: A preview of what we're watching in the Tuesday, June 7 California primary. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.