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KCBS Radio In Depth

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Israel stuns and hobbles Iran while the US debates joining the fray: the latest

President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit for the situation room amidst the back and forth strikes between Iran and Israel.CBS business analyst Jill Schlisenger said the G7 is a moment where countries try to seal some deals on trade, and it ended with lots of uncertainty on many fronts including Trump’s ever-changig tariff landscape and the sudden emergence of another Middle East conflict. That conflict could start to create inflation and impact oil prices. On Deadline is hosted and pro...

Jun 20, 202528 min

Immigration debate rages while sanctuary city leaders are grilled, a senator gets manhandled, and cops brace for 'No Kings' protests

The fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom is about the rights of the federal government versus state’s rights. But on another level, the fuel fanning this conflagration is a long-simmering debate … It’s a debate about immigration with dividing lines falling along whether mass deportations are a goal, if birthright citizenship should be overturned … and whether people who came here years ago and are productive members of American society should get a path to citizenship. On Deadline is host...

Jun 13, 202535 min

Cyclists start journey to LA for final California AIDS/Lifecycle ride

After 30 years and 16,350 miles, this Sunday marks the last California AIDS Lifecycle Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It's been called "life changing" with over 300 million dollars raised in the last 30 years. But it's become too expensive to put on and not enough people are riding in a fundraiser that's become an historic staple in the Bay Area. In this multipart series, KCBS reporter Holly Quan reports on the legacy of the AIDS/LIFECYCLE Ride and the community surrounding it.

May 30, 202528 min

Biden's diagnosis, explained by a cancer doctor

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form prostate cancer. To break down the diagnosis, KCBS Radio anchor Alisa Clancy spoke with Dr. Sandy Srinvas, Professor of Oncology specializing in urology at Stanford Medicine.

May 18, 20254 min

San Francisco Zoo prepares to welcome pandas to new home, despite U.S. trade war

Excitement is building at the San Francisco Zoo as preparations continue for the arrival of two giant pandas later this year. As KCBS Radio news reporter Matt Bigler reports, zoo officials remain optimistic the beloved black-and-white bears will make their way to their new home, despite the ongoing trade war with China.

Apr 29, 202528 min

What lessons can Bay Area homeowners learn from past wildfires?

After the devastating Southern California wildfires, many homeowners in the Bay Area are wondering how to be prepared for a disaster. For instance, ensuring that items within five feet outside of homes are made from noncombustible materials reduces the risk of the home igniting. This episode of the In Depth report is hosted by KCBS reporter Matt Bigler, who spoke with Battalion Chief Todd Lando, a wildfire mitigation specialist for the Central Marin Fire Department.

Mar 23, 202528 min

How to protect your home from a wildfire

Members of the non-profit organization Fire Safe Marin give tips on how to prepare yourself and your home for a wildfire in the Bay Area. This episode of In Depth is hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Alisa Clancy.

Feb 27, 202528 min

How should we prioritize mental health in our everyday lives?

If the rising demand for therapists is any indication, people are taking their mental health more seriously these days. This episode of In Depth is hosted by KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart, who hosted a panel on the state of mental health in the Bay Area at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Reising and Burkhart spoke with four panelists: Juan Acosta is a youth mental health advocate, LGBTQ+ activist, content creator, and public speaker. Amanda Lai is a high...

Feb 01, 202528 min

The return of President Trump: How did we get here?

Americans have voted to send Former President Donald Trump back to the White House. He defeated the Bay Area’s own Vice President Kamala Harris and will be serving a second term as President in January. KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier about how Trump got re-elected. KCBS Political Reporter Doug Sovern sat down with newly-elected US Senator Adam Schiff to discuss his ascension to the Senate. This...

Jan 03, 202528 min

I’m Listening: Talking away the dark

In this edition of In Depth, Audacy’s Liz Hernandez from 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles spoke with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention expert Vic Armstrong about mental health and suicide prevention in the Hispanic community.

Jan 03, 202528 min

Crumbling America: The Infrastructure Crossroads

Infrastructure is essential to our everyday lives. When infrastructure works, it often goes unnoticed or is taken for granted. When it fails, all hell can break loose. Three years ago, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law. It was hailed as a once-in-a-generation investment, but has the bipartisan law delivered on its promise? Mike DeNardo from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia has more in this In Depth report.

Jan 03, 202528 min

Cause for concern or celebration? What an AI takeover really means

AI is turning up everywhere and somehow, it’s finding its way into everything we own and use on a daily basis. But what is it, and why are so many people worried it’s going to take over? Ben Bajarin, CEO of Creative Strategies, answers those questions and more in this In Depth conversation with KCBS Radio reporter David Welch.

Jan 03, 202528 min

Shooting hoops and shattering records: The rise of women's basketball

For those in the know, it’s been a long road from where it began to where women’s professional basketball is today. The WNBA got its start in 1997, but it wasn’t the first women’s league. The women’s professional basketball league formed in 1978 with franchises across the country, even a team in San Francisco—the Pioneers. And at the same time the W was getting its start, the American Basketball League was working to get more women on the court, too. While the WBL and ABL didn’t last, their form...

Jan 03, 202528 min

Just how far can Gavin go?

While many in the Democratic Party, and Base, are still coming to terms with Kamala Harris' loss in the election, California Governor Gavin Newsom is going on offense. He seems determined to forge a future for himself and the party. Will his particular blend of California politics prove palatable for a broader audience? For more on this, KCBS Reporter Mary Hughes spoke with Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan, on this edition of In Depth. David McCuan

Jan 03, 202528 min

Just how advanced is AI today?

Artificial intelligence has been one of the most common buzzwords of late. But is it a tool to make life better, or something to fear? KCBS Radio report Matt Bigler spoke with tech analyst Ben Bajarin to answer these questions and more, on this episode of In Depth.

Jan 03, 202528 min

Trevor Felch discusses the rise of the San Francisco food scene

San Francisco is known for a lot of things - the Golden Gate Bridge, Karl the Fog, the Giants - but it’s also known as a haven for the foodie, from a square slice of pizza from Golden Boy Pizza to a mission style burrito from La Taqueria and about a million other delights in between. The food scene in the city by the bay is definitely elite, but has it always been that way? And in these post-pandemic times, has that scene changed for the better - or for the worse? We’ll dive into those questions...

Dec 01, 202428 min

A discussion about AI and its ramifications

KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler was part of a conversation at San Jose State University about AI — in part one of this special two-part episode of KCBS Radio In Depth.

Nov 19, 202428 min
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