Berkeley, Still A Center of Activism And Optimism
UC Berkeley has been a hotbed of political activism for generations, but students today have a different perspective.
Should A Techie Run San Francisco?
It so happens that Here & Now host Jeremy Hobson's high school debate partner is running for mayor as an independent.
At The Table With Alice Waters, A Pioneer In Local Food
The renowned Berkeley chef and restaurateur has made a name and a career in promoting local, organic food.
San Francisco Has Yet To Solve One Of Its Biggest Problems: Homelessness
Stephanie Martin Taylor of KQED brings us the story of one homeless resident, the 73-year-old woman who sleeps on her doorstep.
After 3 Decades In Congress, Barbara Boxer Still 'Gives A Damn'
The California Democrat shares her biggest accomplishments and failures, and predicts who will get the Democratic nomination.
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Bay Area Reporters Dish On Region's Politics, Tech
Kara Swisher of Re/code, Scott Shafer of KQED and Martin Reynolds of the Maynard Institute for Journalism join us.
San Francisco Ballot Measure Takes Aim At Its Own Airbnb
Airbnb, which allows users around the globe to rent out their homes online, is in the middle of a political fight in its home city.
A Tour Of San Francisco Reveals The City's Evolution
Longtime residents say all the new money is pushing out poor people and erasing the quirky culture the city is known for.
Oracle's CEO Has Head In The Cloud
Mark Hurd says the Silicon Valley company allows major industries like finance and airlines to operate smoothly.
LGBT Activist Cleve Jones: 'I Am Old, But I Am Not Cynical'
The longtime San Francisco-based gay rights activist reflects on the past and future of the LGBT rights movement.