Bay Curious

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Bay Curious episodes

October 14, 2020Proposition 23: Dialysis Physicians
We're exploring the 12 statewide ballot propositions in our Prop Fest series. This episode takes a closer look at Prop 23, which would require dialysis clinics to have a physician on-site during all hours patients are receiving treatment.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11842100
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Voter Guide: http://kqed.org/voterguide

Reported by April Dembosky. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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17 min
October 13, 2020Proposition 22: App-Based Drivers
Proposition 22 asks Californians if they want to define app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, instead of as employees, as state law currently requires. This episode is part of our Bay Curious Prop Fest series, which explores the 12 propositions on California's ballot. The series runs from Oct. 1-16, with new episodes dropping every weekday.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11842012
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/elections

Reported by Sam Harnett. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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14 min
October 12, 2020Proposition 21: Rent Control
Proposition 21 asks voters if local governments should be allowed to enact rent control measures. It would replace the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act, a state law pass in 1995 that limited what local governments could do. This is part of the Bay Curious Prop Fest series, covering the 12 statewide propositions on the Nov 2020 ballot.
This episode has been updated.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11841779
Bay Curious Episode on Rent Control: https://bit.ly/33ICNuc
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Voter Guide: http://kqed.org/voterguide

Reported by Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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16 min
October 09, 2020Proposition 20: Criminal Sentencing and Parole
We're exploring the 12 statewide ballot propositions in our Prop Fest series. This episode takes a closer look at Prop 20, which aims to roll back some criminal justice reforms made over the past decade.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11841579
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Voter Guide: http://kqed.org/voterguide

Reported by Marisa Lagos. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Katie McMurran, Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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17 min
October 08, 2020Proposition 19: Property Tax Transfers
Proposition 19 would allow adults 55+, people living with severe disabilities, and victims of natural disasters to transfer their property tax assessment to another home. It would also close the so-called "Lebowski" loophole ... requiring people who inherit property to pay market rate tax assessment if they do not make the home their primary residence.
This episode is part of our Bay Curious Prop Fest series, which explores the 12 propositions on California's ballot. The series runs from Oct. 1-16, with new episodes dropping every. weekday.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11841414
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/elections

Reported by Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Katie McMurran and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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17 min
October 07, 2020Proposition 18: Youth Voting
We're exploring the 12 statewide ballot propositions in our Prop Fest series. This episode tackles Prop 18, which would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections, as long as they will be 18 by the general election and are otherwise eligible to vote.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://www.kqed.org/news/11841211
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Voter Guide: http://kqed.org/voterguide

Reported by Guy Marzorati. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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12 min
October 06, 2020Proposition 17: Voting While on Parole
Proposition 17 asks Californians if people convicted of felonies should be allowed to vote while on parole. This would impact about 40,000 people in the state. This is part 4 in our 12-part Prop Fest series, which explores the statewide ballot propositions Californians are voting on this year.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/33FygZD
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/elections

Reported by Guy Marzorati. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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12 min
October 05, 2020Proposition 16: Affirmative Action
We're exploring the 12 statewide ballot propositions in our Prop Fest series. This episode tackles Prop 16, which asks voters to overturn a ban on the use of affirmative action by public institutions. The ban was originally put in place by California voters in 1996.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3cPYkUU
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/electionsnews

Reported by Katie Orr. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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15 min
October 02, 2020Proposition 15: Commercial Property Tax
We're digging into the 12 statewide ballot propositions in our Prop Fest series. This episode tackles Prop 15, which would change how the state assesses taxes on commercial and industrial property to raise money for public schools.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3cLCvWw
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Election Coverage: https://www.kqed.org/elections

Reported by Scott Shafer. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Michelle Wiley.

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16 min
October 01, 2020Proposition 14: Stem Cell Research Bond
This year Californians are voting on 12 statewide propositions that will have a big impact on criminal justice reform, taxes, and voting, among other things. Some of them are pretty complicated, so we've broken them down for you. We kick it off with Proposition 14 -- a bond to fund stem cell research.
Additional Reading:
Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/2G50GU4
Prop Fest Homepage: https://www.kqed.org/propfest
KQED Voter Guide: http://kqed.org/voterguide

Reported by Danielle Venton. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz and Rob Speight. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

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13 min

About Bay Curious

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Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from…