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📻 KQED's daily news call-in program, 9-11 AM on 88.5FM. 🎙️ Co-hosted by Alexis Madrigal (9-10 AM hour) and Mina Kim (10-11 AM hour). 💬 Replies may be used on air. 📍 San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · May 31

📣 Forum is on YouTube!

Join @alexis-madrigal.bsky.social and @mina-kim.bsky.social in the studio and watch full Forum episodes on the KQED News YouTube channel.

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 15h

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're talking to Columbia Law's @olatij.bsky.social, @slate.com's @mjsdc.bsky.social and @NYULaw's @profmmurray.bsky.social about what role the Supreme Court will play in supporting or stopping Trump's efforts to shape the country.

❓What are your Qs about the new Court term?

📻 Listen:

Supreme Court Term Will Test the Scope of Presidential Power | KQED

We talk about how the conservative-leaning Roberts court might rule, and what role the Court will play in supporting or stopping Trump’s efforts to shape the country.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 16h

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're talking to tech journalist @bcmerchant.bsky.social, food and culture writer @aliciadkennedy.bsky.social and journalist @nickvalencianews.bsky.social about the shifting landscape of mainstream media.

❓Have you left a major media outlet to go independent? Why?

📻 Listen:

The Ever Shifting Landscape of Mainstream Media | KQED

Amidst funding cuts, massive layoffs, editorial differences and Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on media, more and more journalists and creators are leaving traditional media platforms and going…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 1d

California is not on track to meet its ambitious goal to build 2.5 million homes by 2030.

@kqednews.kqed.org housing reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi explains what’s driving housing development in different parts of the Bay Area.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/kqednews

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're speaking with Science magazine's @cohenjon.bsky.social about how scientists around the world are keeping pathogens under control and how we can prevent the next deadly pandemic. Cohen's new book is "Planning Miracles."

❓ What are your Qs about pandemic prevention?

📻 Listen:

Science Journalist Jon Cohen on Preventing the Next Pandemic | KQED

We talk to about overcoming denialism and what scientists around the world are doing to keep the most dangerous pathogens at bay.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're talking to journalist @maxread.info, @datasociety.bsky.social's @alicetiara.bsky.social and @404media.co's @jasonkoebler.bsky.social about the impact that increasingly realistic deepfake videos could have on our society.

❓Are AI videos changing how you use the internet?

📻 Listen:

Deepfake Videos Just Got More Realistic…and More Dangerous | KQED

We talk about OpenAI's Sora and what kind of destabilizing impact could it have on our society.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 1d

⏰Today's Plan:

9AM: Deepfake videos just got more realistic…and more dangerous

10AM: Science journalist Jon Cohen on preventing the next pandemic

📻Listen to Forum:

Listen to Forum

KQED's live call-in radio program presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment,…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 1d

California is not on track to meet its ambitious goal to build 2.5 million homes by 2030.

@kqednews.kqed.org housing reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi explains what’s driving housing development in different parts of the Bay Area.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/kqednews

Insightful Bay Area news, in-depth coverage from The California Report, conversations on Forum, NPR, PBS and more from Northern California.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're speaking with jouralist Quico Toro about how charlatans exploit our need for certainty, belonging, and leadership – and why the tricks are old, but thanks to viral amplification on social media, the scale is new.

📻 Listen:

Why Do We Fall for Charlatans? | KQED

We talk to Francisco Toro about how charlatans exploit our need for certainty, belonging, and leadership — and why the tricks are old, but thanks to viral amplification on social media, the scale is…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're speaking with @motherjones.com's @clarajeffery.bsky.social and professor @jondmichaels.bsky.social about the possible paths for blue-state resistance.

❓ What do you think California should do to resist Trump — if anything?

📻 Listen:

Is It Time for California to Consider a "Soft Secession"? | KQED

We talk about the possible paths for blue-state resistance.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 2d

⏰Today's Plan:

9AM: Why do we fall for charlatans?

10AM: Is it time for California to consider a "soft secession"?

📻Listen to Forum:

Listen to Forum

KQED's live call-in radio program presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment,…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

TUE at 10AM:

Jouralist Quico Toro joins to talk about how charlatans exploit our need for certainty, belonging, and leadership – and why the tricks are old, but thanks to viral amplification on social media, the scale is new.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

TUE at 9AM:

@motherjones.com's @clarajeffery.bsky.social and professor @jondmichaels.bsky.social join to talk about the possible paths for blue-state resistance.

❓ What do you think California should do to resist Trump — if anything?

It’s time for soft secession

How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

🎧 Listen to the podcast!

We spoke with @tychehendricks.bsky.social, @samtlevin.bsky.social, California City mayor Marquette Hawkins and professor Vikram Amar about California’s largest ICE detention center.

🔗:

Is California’s Largest ICE Detention Center Operating Legally?

KQED's Forum · Episode

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

🎧 Listen to the podcast!

We spoke with reporters @pbump.com, @mollyesque.bsky.social and Domenico Montanaro about how the Trump administration is throwing out the playbook and creating new, and sometimes unlawful, norms.

🔗:

How a Federal Shutdown and New Trump Edicts are Changing Government

KQED's Forum · Episode

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're speaking with @tychehendricks.bsky.social, @samtlevin.bsky.social, California City mayor Marquette Hawkins and professor Vikram Amar about California’s largest ICE detention center.

❓ Are you from a place that has an ICE detention center?

📻 Listen:

Is California’s Largest ICE Detention Center Operating Legally? | KQED

California City in Kern county is now home to the state’s largest ICE detention facility after private prison giant CoreCivic formally contracted to run it last month. But immigrant rights advocates…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

🎙️ ON AIR:

Reporters @pbump.com, @mollyesque.bsky.social and Domenico Montanaro join to sort through what is happening in Washington and discuss the ways the Trump administration is throwing out the playbook and creating new, and sometimes unlawful, norms.

📻 Listen:

How a Federal Shutdown and New Trump Edicts are Changing Government | KQED

The government has shut down and President Trump is withholding dedicated funds to blue states, demanding universities sign a pact to get federal funding and cracking down on free speech. We bring…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 3d

⏰Today's Plan:

9AM: How a federal shutdown and new Trump edicts are changing government

10AM: Is California’s largest ICE detention center operating legally?

📻Listen to Forum:

Listen to Forum

KQED's live call-in radio program presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment,…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ ON AIR:

Sports psychology consultant, Abigail Lufkin, physical therapist, Daniel White, and chronic illness guide, Samantha Salvaggio join us to talk about integrating “movement snacks” into your daily routine.

❓ How do you integrate movement into your daily routine?

📻 Listen:
buff.ly/unENb7D

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're joined by @schiff.senate.gov who will talk about the Democrats’ long game on the shutdown and we'll get his response to Trump’s call this week to use U.S. cities as a “training ground” for the military.

📻 Listen:
buff.ly/unENb7D

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ ON AIR:

We're joined by @kqedarts.bsky.social's Gabe Meline, @sahotchkiss.bsky.social and @nastiaaa.bsky.social for their recommendations on enjoying the arts in the Bay Area this fall.

❓ What are your favorite fall activities?

📻 Listen:

KQED Radio - Tune in Live Radio | KQED

Stay connected and informed by tuning into KQED's radio for engaging news, captivating stories, and thought-provoking conversations.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 6d

⏰Today's Plan:

9AM: KQED’s Guide to Fall Arts in the Bay Area

10AM: California Senator Adam Schiff Explains Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy

10:20AM: ‘Movement Snacks’ Are an Easy Way to Level Up Your Health

📻Listen to Forum:

Listen to Forum

KQED's live call-in radio program presents balanced discussions of local, state, national, and world issues as well as in-depth interviews with leading figures in politics, science, entertainment,…

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 7d

FRI at 10:20AM:

Sports psychology consultant, Abigail Lufkin, physical therapist, Daniel White, and chronic illness guide, Samantha Salvaggio join us to talk about integrating “movement snacks” into your daily routine.

❓ How do you integrate movement into your daily routine?

How Good Is Exercise That Feels Effortless?

The “zone zero” fitness trend promotes very low-intensity movement, like walking and housework. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do for you.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 7d

FRI at 9AM:

@kqedarts.bsky.social's Gabe Meline, @sahotchkiss.bsky.social and @nastiaaa.bsky.social join us to provide recommendations for enjoying the arts in the Bay Area this fall.

❓ What are your favorite fall activities?

Your Complete Guide to Fall Arts in the Bay Area Is Here | KQED

Concerts, plays, art exhibits, movies, festivals, books, fashion shows — we’ve got you covered.

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 7d

🎧 Listen to the podcast!

@scholarsatrisk.bsky.social's Sarah Willcox, @nytimes.com's James Glanz and civil rights attorney Sonya Pfeiffer spoke with us about why fewer students and scholars are choosing to study and work in the U.S.

🔗:
buff.ly/gNhoCLw

As the U.S. Experiences a Brain Drain, Who Benefits?

Podcast Episode · KQED's Forum · 10/02/2025 · 56m

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 7d

🎧 Listen to the podcast!

We spoke with chef and author Samin Nosrat about her journey and her new book, “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love.”

🔗:

Samin Nosrat on Nourishing Food, Community and All the ‘Good Things’

Podcast Episode · KQED's Forum · 10/02/2025 · 56m