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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.

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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.

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English


Episodes
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BONUS: How 'launch fever' caused The Challenger explosion, plus expert says humans will definitely go to Mars and iconic TV moments

1/29/2026
The Challenger exploded 40 years ago this week. Here's how it changed space travel forever. Plus, an expert discusses when humans will be on Mars, and Chad Hartman discusses most iconic TV moments, including The Challenger.

Duration:00:24:32

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BONUS: 'This inflammatory situation cannot continue in America:' Latest on ICE, including Super Bowl plans, unprecedented judicial intervention, more

1/27/2026
ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl

Duration:00:27:05

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RISING FROM THE ASHES: The finale

1/23/2026
The series closes with the voice of Nataly’s late father, Carlo, whose love, artistry, and spirit still echoed through the home he built. As the family returns to the ashes, small survivors, a palm tree, a ring, become symbols of enduring love and legacy. Through memories, laughter, grief, and resolve, this episode explores what it means to rebuild not just a house, but a sense of home, honoring a father whose presence is still deeply felt.

Duration:00:11:01

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BONUS: Historic storm Fern to pummel the US: What to expect, plus why so many of today's kids are allowed to swear

1/22/2026
From Florida, through the Carolinas, East Coast, and Midwest, Fern is coming and she's angry. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe, plus if it makes you swear, you're not alone. And if your kids join you you're not alone in that either.

Duration:00:21:41

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BONUS: Communities rise up against AI data centers -- but if not here, where?

1/21/2026
AI consumption of water and power for data centers is sending some communities into a frenzy. Here's more on that, plus what the CEO of SalesForce says about the 'evils' of AI.

Duration:00:24:13

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BONUS: 'A bazooka aimed at the US economy:' Trump's Greenland gambit, a review of his first year, and more

1/20/2026
This week marks the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's second term. So, how's he doing, and what's going on with Greenland? Catch up on the latest, plus discover what's driving the deep freeze across the country.

Duration:00:18:49

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BONUS: California proposes EV incentives as Ford touts new combustion engine trucks during Trump visit, the one where he gave an automaker the finger: the latest

1/15/2026
Donald Trump visited Detroit this week to highlight the auto industry and ended up embroiled in a sideshow when he gave an automaker the finger and told him to F off when he heckled him about Jeffrey Epstein. Here's more on the auto industry, Trump, California's new play to promote EVs, and the new jobs report that will dictate whether people can buy a car at all.

Duration:00:16:43

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BONUS: 'I wasn't just telling the story, I was feeling it:' Reporter reveals aftermath of losing home to wildfire, as states battle insurance companies over payout policies and oil companies fight wetlands payout

1/14/2026
What's it like to lose everythign in a wildfire? A KNX reporter knows first-hand, and draws us into her heartbreaking story as KCBS reports on insurance company moves to remove coverage in some states and WWL reports on Chevron fighting a $74 million payout for alleged destruction of wetlands.

Duration:00:32:11

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BONUS: Venezuela is one thing, but is the US ready to go to war with Iran?

1/13/2026
The United States did not completely destroy Iran's capability to create a nuclear weapon with strikes this summer, but is President Donald Trump ready to get involved as thousands are killed in nationwide protests in Iran?

Duration:00:20:15

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BONUS: 'The streets feel like a tinderbox:' Latest on ICE shooting in Minneapolis as questions rage about official explanations

1/8/2026
A 37 year-old old mother is dead. That part we know. But lots of questions remain about the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman, a U.S. citizen, on a public street in broad daylight. Here's analysis from Audacy stations around the country and on-the-ground reporting from the WCCO at the scene.

Duration:00:24:41

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BONUS: Controversy flares over Minneapolis hotel that refused reservations from ICE: the latest, plus remembering Jan. 6

1/6/2026
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Duration:00:21:34

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BONUS: Trump withdraws National Guard troops: the latest

1/2/2026
Donald Trump faced down leaders of several major American cities, then backed down. Here's what's going on with the National Guard in Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles and more Plus, analysis of how mom and pop investors beat Wall Street in 2025 and how to keep it going in 2026.

Duration:00:21:00

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BONUS: Arctic freeze, record heat, wildfires, deadly floods and more: the natural disasters of 2025 and bracing for 2026

12/22/2025
2025 was a year of extremes in terms of weather patterns and natural disasters, from deadly floods in Texas, to Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing the Midwest and California's record-setting wildfires. Plus, it marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Here's the year in natural disasters.

Duration:00:41:21

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BONUS: Is AI the end of white collar jobs? Latest on jobs numbers and more

12/19/2025
The latest jobs reports paints a dark picture of the US economy, but that's playing into the problems? Experts and analysts weigh in. Have you heard of performative job postings? they're a thing.

Duration:00:30:13

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BONUS: 'Kids at a festival playing ... then chaos:' Mass shooting on Bondi Beach, plus remembering Rob Reiner amid a spate of violence

12/15/2025
The death of Rob Reiner has America reacting, and it came amidst a sudden outburst of violence both internationally and nationally. There was an anti-Semitic mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia, a terror attack on U.S. staffers in Syria and a mass shooting at venerable Brown University. Here's the latest.

Duration:00:24:38

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BONUS: 'It's a mess:' Obamacare subsidies, a GOP healthcare plan, and why are so many seniors driving high?

12/12/2025
In this episode we get the latest on the debate around funding Obamacare subsidies, talk to Sen. John Kennedy about an alternative GOP plan -- is there one? -- And dive into a University of Michigan study about the huge number of seniors driving while high.

Duration:00:21:17

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BONUS: Multiple mass shootings erupt across the US as questions swirl about Venezuela boat bombings

12/4/2025
Four were killed at a child's birthday party in Stockton, Calif., shoppers ran for their lives when someone opened fire at Valley Fair Mall in California, and two National Guard members were killed by an ambush just blocks from the White House. Internationally, violence against Venezuela continues while questions are raised about their legality.

Duration:00:18:05

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BONUS: Is the bubble about to burst on AI? Questions swirl as data centers skyrocket energy bills, people say they don't trust its medical advice and an AI song hits the charts

11/20/2025
Investors are worried an AI bubble is about to burst, so we're wondering what that would mean for the U.S. Plus, AI data centers are fueling double-digit energy cost increases, a new study shows we don't trust its medical advice, and yet an AI song is racing up the music charts. Get the full lowdown here from WCCO, WWJ, KCBS and more.

Duration:00:24:47

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BONUS: New report on Trump's crypto wealth raises questions as pennies go bye-bye and retailers scramble

11/14/2025
Today On Deadline is talking about in with the new and out with the old as crypto comes into focus, specifically Trump's $3 billion holding that he started after winning the presidency. As for the old, pennies ended this week, which has many retailers wondering how to handle spending -- do we round up now or round down? Also, we forecast travel for Thanksgiving now that the government approved its budget.

Duration:00:24:09