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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.
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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.
The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.
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.
Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.'
The midterm primary results in Texas surprised many, so here's what happened and what it means. Plus, how high will gas prices go?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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