Bay Current

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.

BONUS: No Kings rallies amidst a swirling backdrop: Trump could 'green light' Israel to launch again, Bolton is indicted, and government shutdown could be longest ever

No Kings rallies are set to take over US cities this weekend amid a swirling mix of political hot topics: Hamas hasn't released hostage bodies, which Trump says could make him 'green light' Israel to start bombing again. John Bolton was indicted. Oh, and the government is shut down and some experts say it could become the longest shutdown in history.

10-17
31:22

BONUS: Trash piles up in parks, airports jam and Trump wages court battles: government chaos continues, but when will the shutdown end?

Tariffs, court battles, a full government shutdown and more have the United States in chaos. Here's what's going on and what experts say it will take for it to end.

10-16
26:28

BONUS: Is there really peace in the Middle East now? Breaking down the deal Trump brokered and if it'll hold

President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced this week, but many are wondering if his work securing the agreement will win him something else: a new legacy. Learn more on the deal and reaction to it from Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman at WCCO in Minneapolis; KCBS Radio in the Bay Area and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

10-10
29:36

BONUS: 'If you're flying blind, better open a side window': latest on the government shutdown and how it'll affect jobs, markets, and you

The government shutdown began today ... again, and there's one thing you want to know: How does this affect me? Find out.

10-01
24:59

BONUS: Witness says 'we need God, we need Jesus' as bodies pile up on church lawn in Michigan mass shooting: the latest on gun violence in America

A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

09-29
21:54

BONUS: Is Tylenol really bad for pregnant women, and if not, why would the president say it?

Much like President Donald Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen, confusion is rife among women, their doctors, politicians and more about the announcement that the president and his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr made about Tylenol, and about a new treatment they recommend for autism. Here are doctors, public health officials and others breaking down what you need to know -- and what you should do.

09-25
31:45

'I was in a bad mood:' Professor who called Charlie Kirk a 'POS' fights for his job as Kimmel returns from short suspension: the latest

Social media was rife with nasty comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and millionaire late night host Jimmy Kimmel made international headlines for what he said. But what about regular people who did the same? Hear from a Minnesota professor who is being targeted by a state lawmaker over what he wrote. Here's the latest on free speech, late night TV, and the responsibilities of free speech.

09-24
26:00

Jimmy Kimmel's off the air: Could SNL be next? Here's the latest on the free speech controversy

Jimmy Kimmel is off the air after intense pressure from President Donald Trump on his parent company. Some say it was a business decision while others see a clear violation of the First Amendment. Today, experts weigh in on on what it means and who could be next.

09-19
34:48

Government shutdown showdown: Battle lines are drawn and among the stakes is healthcare for millions

We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.

09-18
26:12

'We got him:' How Charlie Kirk's killer was caught, what we know about him, and what's next as Americans grapple with violence

Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.

09-12
38:33

BONUS ON DEADLINE: Guns, God and the battle for America's classrooms

Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.

09-12
35:38

ON DEADLINE: 'America is broken:' Charlie Kirk's shooting is the latest escalation in shocking political violence across the US

Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.

09-11
37:36

To vax or not to vax? Experts say that shouldn't be the question as controversy swirls over guidelines and CVS requires prescriptions

Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.

09-04
39:26

Trump reacts to news of his death, plus can he really take over Chicago? And here's why California has to handle Kamala's protection

Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.

09-04
36:09

'We're this much closer to martial law:' Battle lines drawn over Trump power

Washington DC is amidst its longest stretch without murders in recent history under federal intervention ordered by Donald Trump as he wonders aloud if San Francisco, Chicago and other big cities will be next, and many raise questions over his firing of a member of the Federal Reserve.

08-29
31:24

How do you send thoughts and prayers to kids who were shot while praying? Minneapolis school shooting latest from experts, families, survivors, and politicians

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

08-28
44:24

Putin, Trump and Zelensky have a peace talks afterglow as some wonder if Obama could've stopped the Ukraine War before it started

Catch up on the latest of what happened after the president of Ukraine visited the White House following President Donald Trump's peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Military experts and journalists weigh in on what to expect next as an analysis brings up a question: Did this all unfold because Barack Obama didn't intervene when Putin captured Crimea?

08-21
29:34

'Like walking into a buzzsaw:' Hurricane Erin latest and what we learned from Katrina 20 years later

Stay out of the water is the latest warning along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin bears down. Here's the latest on that storm, plus insight into New Orleans' ongoing recovery 20 years after Katrina and what the cuts to FEMA mean for what could be a wild weather season.

08-20
40:00

The art of the deal? Trump's meeting with Putin and analysts say the president's power is in this one word

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

08-14
37:40

Trump orders federal takeover of D.C.: Are other cities next?

Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

08-14
35:22

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