Bay Current

News

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.

Episodes

BONUS: 'The price of gas, the price of beans is wearing on people:' Inflation heats up as Trump proposes gas tax holiday

BONUS: Is Nancy Pelosi playing 3D chess to get her daughter into office? Plus, latest on redistricting and Mike Johnson's future

BONUS: Feds to revoke passports of deadbeat parents, plus more in summer travel trends for 2026

BONUS: 'It's shocking,' Trump's record-low approval and why Americans are so against the war in Iran

BONUS: Hantavirus unleashed on cruise ship: How worried should you be?

BONUS: Uber tries to become one-stop shop for travelers, and are we doing enough to protect kids from AI?

BONUS: How Iran became the mosquito in the room

BONUS: What it's really like to lose your job to AI (Hint: you have to teach the robot how to replace you)

BONUS: 'I've never seen anything like this:' As college decision day looms, many wonder if higher education is a safe bet

BONUS: 'Friendly federal assassin:' Everything we know about suspect in Trump's third assassination attempt, plus security failings

BONUS: Jobs, but not boring! Where have all the skilled workers gone? Plus best summer jobs and 'fudging' your job for a date

BONUS: Here's why it'll take awhile for gas prices to decline no matter how long the ceasefire lasts, plus Earth Day

BONUS: Merger mania! What would a massive American-United airline mean for prices, seat size and more

BONUS: Super El Nino to strike in 2026 -- here's what to expect -- plus, can stress be good?

BONUS: Two Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct: 'It's a free for all'

BONUS: Is a fragile ceasefire with Iran worth the paper it's written on? Get the latest, plus zombie fish invade US waters

BONUS: 11th hour ceasefire stops US from 'bombing Iran back to the Stone Age,' but is the Strait of Hormuz really open?

BONUS: Did Artemis II just change space travel forever? Plus, debate still rages about original moon landing

BONUS: Jobs report exceeds expectations, and a threat from Iran should have American businesses thinking twice about their security

BONUS: 'A worldview that doesn't match reality:' Trump lays out case for Iran, and reaction is harsh