Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On Her New Book, And National Poetry Month
CA Prop 36 was supposed to curb petty theft and drug abuse. Is it working? Then, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks to about her new book. And, the deep roots of Bay Area poetry.
View ArticleLiterary powerhouse tells stories that bridge cultures, generations, and...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer celebrated worldwide. Her first novel in 12 years is out now. "Dream Count" is a story that follows a Nigerian woman in America.
View ArticleAftermath of Prop 36 has left thousands stranded between drug treatment and...
Last November, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a law aimed at cracking down on rising retail theft. But, already, many counties are discovering that instead of being part of a...
View ArticleSF’s Lurie changes drug policy, stressing treatment referrals
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced yesterday he is modifying the city's policy of handing out clean drug use supplies in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.
View ArticleFederal judge blocks cuts directed at San Francisco Unified’s DEI programs
A federal judge temporarily prevented a slash in funding to San Francisco Unified School District earlier this week.
View ArticleSilicon Valley transit workers contract talks remain stalled
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and its unionized frontline workers have made little progress toward a new deal since a a county judge stopped a historic strike one week ago.
View ArticleRemembering the renowned media scholar and activist, Robert McChesney
We remember Robert McChesney, the media scholar who was a passionate champion of media democracy. He passed away on March 25 at 72 after a year-long battle with cancer.
View ArticleThe Philosophy of Smell
Can our sense of smell tell us things that our other senses can’t?
View ArticleMAKING GAY HISTORY: The Nazi Era (Episode 03)
QUEER POWER HOUR is honored to be the only public radio station in the country to air a new, 12-part series from Making Gay History about the overlooked history of Nazi persecution of LGBTQ people in...
View ArticleAnnahstasia Stuns With The Gorgeous "Villain"
Check out Tarik Ansari's review on Annahstasia's newest single, "Viliain," and how the antagonist to a story could be yourself.
View ArticleThousands gather in Bay Area for ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
Thousands of people participated in weekend rallies in San Francisco and Oakland to protest the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire industrialist Elon Musk as part of nationwide Hands...
View ArticleSan Jose homeless complain about increased police enforcement
Four homeless residents encamped near San Jose’s the Guadalupe River said police regularly patrol the area and give out tickets for trespassing and littering.
View ArticleSan Quentin Revamp / SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su / BART Speedrunning
State of the Bay discusses plans to turn San Quentin into Scandinavian-style rehab center, sits down with SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su and gets tips from BART speedrunners
View ArticleMudslinging increasing as Oakland's special election nears finish line
Next week, Oakland voters will go to the polls to elect a new mayor. But the mudslinging between the two favorites to succeed Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled last November, is ramping up.
View ArticleUncuffed My Mixtape: 'Spring'
Lee Jaspar wrote a love song for the spring season. Then he met the love of his life, and the song fit perfectly. Follow @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news,...
View Article'O' California' by poet Alejandro Murguía
Today, we hear Alejandro Murgia reading an excerpt from his poem “O California” which he performed at the Poetry Center at SF State on October 25th 1978.
View ArticleOakland Mayoral Race And Graphic Novel "Almost Sunset"
Oakland’s mayoral special election has gotten gritty. Then, a cartoonist tells the story about a middle-school kid fasting during Ramadan. And, a song for Spring.
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