12/22 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Some of our fave chats from 2025: 1) Leila Mottley author of The Girls Who Grew Big 2) Ruth Whippman author of BoyMom @ruthwhippman.bsky.social 3) Andrew Durham Fairyland filmaker & 4) music from Ethiopian-American vocalist Meklit Hadero. @meklitmusic.bsky.social

12.15 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Allison Briscoe-Smith guest hosts Dr. Sunny Xun Liu @stanforduniversity.bsky.social Director of Research at Stanford social medial lab on what it's like growing up with AI & Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com joins us to discuss his new book "Notes on Being a Man"

12/8 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Wine industry updates w Esther Mobley @sfchronicle.com Bay Area weather patterns w Greg Porter meteorologist @sfchronicle.com On SFs new police chief Jonah Owen Lamb @sfstandard.com & Mary Alice Stephens memoir Uncorked & how she walked away from alcohol

On @KALW NOW! Writer Stuart Schuffman joins us to talk about "The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart" — his new book reflecting on 20 years of Bay Area life, misadventures, and the city’s most memorable nights. He may share a few holiday recs too. . Listen on 91.7 FM/kalw.org. bit.ly/48qAlJ4

We’re live on @kalwradio.bsky.social discussing the Bay’s most fun and festive holiday events with @ChroniclesOfAzu of @Oaklandside & Anne Schrager of @sfchronicle — call in with your favorites at 866-798-8255. bit.ly/4iCAXjE

Live on @kalwradio.bsky.social now: We’re diving into the Bay Area’s most joyful, quirky, festive holiday events. What’s your can’t-miss holiday tradition? Call 866-798-8255 or comment below — we want to hear from you! Listen on 91.7 FM/ kalw.org. www.kalw.org/show/state-b...

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now: San Francisco’s restaurant scene is back in a BIG way — FiDi openings, neighborhood gems, and dishes worth crossing town for. What new spot are you excited to try? Listen on 91.7 FM or stream at kalw.org. www.sfgate.com/food/article...

LIVE NOW on @KALW! San Francisco’s restaurant revival — what new spots should be on your list? Fun + festive Bay Area holiday events — call in with your favorites at 866-798-8255. Plus, Broke-Ass Stuart on his new book. Listen on 91.7 FM/kalw.org. bit.ly/4iCAXjE

Tonight at 6 on @kalwradio.bsky.social: - SF’s restaurant revival - what’s new, what’s hot, what’s next - The Bay’s most fun + festive holiday events - got a favorite? Call us 866-798-8255 - Broke-Ass Stuart on 20 years of San Francisco adventure. Join us on 91.7 FM or stream at kalw.org.

12/1 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social on SF restaurants w @sfgate.com Madeline Wells @madcwells.bsky.social + holiday events in the Bay w Azucena Rasilla @chroniclesofazu.bsky.social of The Oaklandside & Anne Schrager of @sfchronicle.com + Stuart Schuffman @brokeassstuart.bsky.social on his new book

TONITE 11.17 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social @pginsburgsf.bsky.social Phil Ginsburg talks w us about his remarkable career @sfrecpark.bsky.social * CA at COP30 w State Sen Josh Bender @ethanelkind.bsky.social @cleeberkeley.bsky.social & Isabel Rewick @environmentyale.bsky.social * Shobha Rao's new book

MON 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Rep Lateefah Simon @replsimon.bsky.social /Bay Area food insecurity w @danielleechev.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com @taniscrosby.bsky.social ED SF Marin Food Banks, Gordon Tong San Mateo Co & Laura Bent CEO Samaritan House /Meklit Hadero @meklitmusic.bsky.social

11/3 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7FM Host Ethan Elkind interviews San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social // Joe Eskenazi @missionlocal.org & JD Morris @sfchronicle.com discuss SF Mayor @danielluriesf.bsky.social is the substance as good as the vibes? // an interview with the Del Sol Quartet

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now: The Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program helps formerly incarcerated Californians build new lives as wildland firefighters—while protecting communities from climate-driven wildfires. Find out more from Royal Ramey, the org's CEO & co-founder. www.forestryfirerp.org

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now: Is “FAFO” parenting—letting kids find out through consequences—a smart lesson or a risky trend? Psychologist Dr. Nina Kaiser of Practice SF is discussing when tough love helps kids grow—and when it can hurt. Call in with your questions at 866-798-8255.

LIVE on @KALW: Last week— federal agents descended on Coast Guard Island, protests erupted — and then the Trump administration called the immigration enforcement surge off. Find out what Bay Area communities learned from @mercurynews.com's @shomik.bsky.social. bit.ly/4ofDcv6

Tonight at 6 PM on @kalwradio.bsky.social: - The Trump administration has called off the Bay Area immigration enforcement surge. What was learned? - Plus, “FAFO” parenting—should kids find out the hard way? - And, the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program. bit.ly/4ofDcv6

TONITE 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Kristen Boyle of @earthjustice.org on the impacts of environmental rollbacks on CA sea otters Diane Button founder of the Bay Area End-of-life Doula Alliance on how to live more fully & Poet Thea Matthews talks about her new collection Grime

10/6 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social joins to discuss SB53// the evolution of autonomous vehicles in SF w Jeffrey Tumlin Susan Shaheen @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social & Billy Riggs USF & Dir of the Autonomous Vehicles & the City Initiative//Andrew Durham on his film "Fairyland"

MON 9/29 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Dr Roxanna Irani @ucsfhealth.bsky.social on the safety of Tylenol in pregnancy Avoiding AI scams w Amy Nofziger Dir of Victim Support AARP Fraud Watch & Erin West founder of @operationshamrock.bsky.social Zoe Elton Dir of Programming Mill Valley Film Festival

9/22 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Bryan Carmel co-founder of @oaklandballers.bsky.social joins us Bills on @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social desk that overhaul CA climate policy. Michael Wara Clim & Energy Policy Pgm at Stanford & Blanca Begert @insideclimatenews.org The Day the Sky Turned Orange

How is SF's Dance Mission Theater thriving while arts organizations across the Bay struggle with financial challenges? Hear their story of resilience and community NOW on @kalwradio.bsky.social or kalw.org.

Listen NOW on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7FM/ kalw.org: Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter takes us inside America’s rehab system — exposing how profit, punishment, and neglect have deepened our addiction crisis. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation at (866) 798-8255!

Live on @kalwradio.bsky.social: Is America’s rehab industry helping people recover — or keeping them trapped? Pulitzer finalist and journalist Shoshana Walter joins us to discuss her book "Rehab: An American Scandal." Listen on 91.7FM SF Bay Area/ kalw.org. Call with your ?s/ stories (415) 841-4134.

Live on @kalwradio.bsky.social! New federal rules are leaving many uncertain about this year’s #COVIDー19 vaccine. @ucsfhealth.bsky.social Dr. Monica Gandhi is answering your questions NOW. Listen on 91.7FM SF Bay Area or stream live at kalw.org. Call in at (415) 841-4134 or post your ?s here.

TONIGHT at 6 PM on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7FM: - @ucsfhealth.bsky.social Dr. Monica Gandhi takes your ?s on the new COVID vaccine recs. - Journalist Shoshana Walter exposes the failures of America’s rehab industry. - SF's Dance Mission Theater on keeping the arts alive.

Tonight at 6 PM on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7FM: Confused about the new #COVID_19 vaccine recs? UCSF's Dr. Monica Ghandi will take your ?s. We’ll also talk with @sho-walter.bsky.social about her new book "Rehab" & learn how SF's Dance Mission Theater is thriving despite challenges. Join us!

9/15 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7FM Who should get the COVID vax? @ucsfhealth.bsky.social 's Dr Monica Gandhi joins us to answer questions Shoshana Walter talks about her book Rehab: An American Scandal. SFs Dance Mission Theater Dir Krissy Keefer shares how the co. is finding ways to thrive

9/8 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith guest hosts Dr. Anatasia Kim of The Wright Inst & Dr. Alicia del Prado of del Prado Counseling in discussion on talking to kids about the news THEN Grace Won interviews anthropologist Manvir Singh author of "Shamanism: The Timeless Religion"

8/25 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Maya GoldbergSafir on the Valkyries @wnba.com @chasecenter.bsky.social Could fed dysfunction be good for the Bay? Sujata Srivastava, SPUR & Russell Hancock, Joint Venture Sil. Val. [] Eric Friedman SF tour: America’s first black millionaire @sfcityguides.bsky.social

8/18 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social CALL in 866-798-8255 Alexei Koseff @calmatters.org capitol reporter on CA redistricting [] The SF mayor's new family zoning plan w Laura Foot Founder and ED of @yimbyaction.bsky.social & Lori Brooke co-founder of Neighborhoods United SF [] Storyteller John Aubert

Have you been to Baba's House yet? We’re exploring Oakland’s mahjong speakeasy and event space now on @KALW! Know of any other local gems we should check out? Let us know at 415-841-4134 or email us at [email protected].

Parents — Child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith is on @kalwradio.bsky.social now! How are your kids feeling about going back to school? What are your biggest parenting challenges this time of year? Send us your ?s or comments or join the conversation 415-841-4134. bit.ly/41nWcyj

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now: What to expect as SFUSD schools reopen with @sfchronicle.com's Jill Tucker. Back-to-school tips for kids (& parents!) from Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith. Inside Oakland’s hidden mahjong lounge, Baba's House. @KALW 91.7 FM/ kalw.org. www.kalw.org/show/state-b...

Tonight at 6pm on @kalwradio.bsky.social - SFUSD faces budget cuts, enrollment drops & federal pressure — @sfchronicle.com's Jill Tucker joins us. Then, child psychologist Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith shares back-to-school tips. And, we get a glimpse inside Oakland's Baba's House. 91.7 FM/ kalw.org

7/28 6PM @kalwradio.bsky.social We are joined by Omar Carrera CEO @canalalliance.bsky.social to discuss local impacts of ICE raids @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social prof Arlie Hochschild speaks about the impacts of living in a divisive culture & 60th anniv of the Dead w Jerry Day founder Tom Murphy

7/21 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social UCSF's Monica Gandhi talks about pursuit of equity in science policy // Is the Bay Area getting too old? Ted Egan Chief Economist SF & Jeff Bellisario ED of Bay Area Council Economic Inst discuss //Vibha Gupta on her org No Immigrants No Spice & BBQ without borders

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now! @nytimes.com bestselling author Leila Mottley talks about "The Girls Who Grew Big" - her new novel about the joys & entanglements of a group of teenage mothers in a small Florida town. Tune in to 91.7FM or stream at kalw.org. www.leilamottley.com

We're LIVE on @kalwradio.bsky.social discussing California's new #CEQA reforms. Supporters say it’ll get housing built. Critics warn it guts environmental protections. What will it mean for YOUR neighborhood? Join the conversation! (415) 841-4134 www.latimes.com/homeless-hou...

We're LIVE on @kalwradio.bsky.social w/ @latimes.com ‪@liamjdillon.com‬, @ucdavislaw.bsky.social Christopher Elmendorf and Earth Advocacy’s Kim Delfino. Do you think #CEQA reform will make housing more affordable — or threaten California ecosystems? Join the conversation! (415) 841-4134

@coveredca.bsky.social says 660,000 Californians could lose coverage after Trump’s new budget cuts. What does this mean for YOUR healthcare? We're breaking it down NOW on @kalwradio.bsky.social with @coveredca.bsky.social's Jessica Altman. Listen on 91.7FM or kalw.org. bit.ly/4lSSYKQ

What's the impact of the big new CEQA changes? We discuss @stateofthebay.bsky.social 6pm PT w/@liamjdillon.com, @cselmendorf.bsky.social & Kim Delfino + federal tax bill's impact on CA health coverage + novelist Leila Mottley Tune in/stream live @kalwradio.bsky.social! www.kalw.org/show/state-b...

TONIGHT at 6 on State of the Bay — We examine the impact of federal healthcare cuts on @coveredca.bsky.social, break down California’s new #CEQA reforms, and talk with #Oakland author Leila Mottley about her new novel "The Girls Who Grew Big." Live at 6 on @kylewallac.bsky.social. bit.ly/4lP7Auz

m.o.n.d.a.y 6/23 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Suzanne Ford ED of SF Pride The messy collapse of the SF Parks Alliance w Gabe Gerschler of @sfstandard.com Ildiko Polony of the Sutro Stewards & Tom Radulovich Fellow for Livable City & Josh Jackson discusses his new book "The Enduring Wild"

6/16 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social FIRST we discuss @danielluriesf.bsky.social proposed policy to reduce RVs on SF sts w @maggieangst.bsky.social THEN we are joined by KALW’s Rose Aguilar who shares her story as a caregiver LAST David Boyer talks w hosts of Not Born Yesterday a podcast about aging

6/9 6pm @kalwradio.bsky.social Tonite we discuss [] @danielluriesf.bsky.social new budget with @fitzthereporter.bsky.social @sfstandard.com [] Lincoln A. Mitchell on his book "Three Years Our Mayor: George Moscone and the Making of Modern San Francisco" & [] finally, we explore SFs Sutro Library

Tune in to @kalwradio.bsky.social now! Director Elena Oxman joins us to talk about her film "Outerlands" —a story of survival, identity & connection set in San Francisco. Catch it at 91.7 FM SF Bay Area/ stream at kalw.org.

On @kalwradio.bsky.social now! Former Los Padres Hotshot Jordan Thomas discusses his new book "When It All Burns." Thomas offers an insider’s account of megafires, their impact on crews, & the promise of Indigenous fire practices. Listen at 91.7 FM SF Bay Area/ stream at kalw.org.

NOW on @kalwradio.bsky.social! June is San Francisco Pride, yet under Trump 2.0 LGBTQ people face renewed threats. How is CA fighting back? We’ll hear from @eqca.bsky.social's Tom Temprano and the Transgender Law Center's Shelby Chestnut. Tune in at 91.7FM SF Bay Area/ stream at kalw.org.

Tonight on @kalwradio.bsky.social - How is CA protecting #LGBTQ rights during Trump 2.0? Learn how to reduce the risk of megafires with former Hotshot firefighter Jordan Thomas and hear from director Elena Oxman about her debut film "Outerlands." bit.ly/4mEM8df