Bay Current

Tuesday, October 12th.

Today KCBS Radio's Matt Pitman and Mallory Somera take you on an audio tour of San Francisco's Indigenous People's Day, held yesterday at Yerba Buena Gardens.  From the Chicken Dancers to a Coyote Woman, we introduce you to a number of the performers and participants whose pride is palpable.

Monday, October 11th.

What were you doing at age 16?  On today's podcast, meet Nishi Sharia.  A 16 year old senior at Presentation High School in San Jose, who has already patented a product thats drawing the interest of doctors in one of the poorest parts of the world.  And will help save the lives of newborns.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Link: Nishi's invention: Impact Incubators 

Monday, October 11th.

What were you doing at age 16?  On today's podcast, meet Nishi Sharia.  A 16 year old senior at Presentation High School in San Jose, who has already patented a product thats drawing the interest of doctors in one of the poorest parts of the world.  And will help save the lives of newborns.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Link: Nishi's invention: Impact Incubators

Friday, October 8th.

The North Beach institution closed its doors on New Year's Eve 2019, after the final performance of Beach Blanket Babylon, which ended a historic 45 year run.  Then COVID happened.  Finally, the doors at Club Fugazi at open again.  The landmark venue has a new look and a new show - and both are sure to dazzle its loyal Bay Area patrons.

Hosted by Matt Pitman

Links:

Club Fugazi

7Fingers

Friday, October 8th.

The North Beach institution closed its doors on New Year's Eve 2019, after the final performance of Beach Blanket Babylon, which ended a historic 45 year run.  Then COVID happened.  Finally, the doors at Club Fugazi at open again.  The landmark venue has a new look and a new show - and both are sure to dazzle its loyal Bay Area patrons.

Hosted by Matt Pitman

Links:

Club Fugazi

7Fingers

Thursday, October 7th.

While the Blue Angels, the ships, concerts and festivities make San Francisco's Fleet Week fun and entertaining, the core tradition of Fleet Week is - and has always been - about the city welcoming the men and women serving in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and all branches of the Armed Forces.  Today we speak with three sailors visiting from their San Diego base.  For them, the S.F. hospitality is the best part of their Fleet Week experience.

Special guest: San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Thursday, October 7th.

While the Blue Angels, the ships, concerts and festivities make San Francisco's Fleet Week fun and entertaining, the core tradition of Fleet Week is - and has always been - about the city welcoming the men and women serving in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and all branches of the Armed Forces.  Today we speak with three sailors visiting from their San Diego base.  For them, the S.F. hospitality is the best part of their Fleet Week experience.

Special guest: San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

The story of Gabby Petito - a pretty, 22 year old white woman with an instagram following - and her boyfriend turned fugitive Brian Laundrie, the prime suspect in her murder, have captivated much of the nation and the world with the media’s breathless coverage.

This story has also forced an important conversation about the disparity and inequity in how the media covers stories of missing and murdered women of color.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Links:

Learn more about Professor Wagner and her important work here.

The Politico article we discuss can be found here.

 

The story of Gabby Petito - a pretty, 22 year old white woman with an instagram following - and her boyfriend turned fugitive Brian Laundrie, the prime suspect in her murder, have captivated much of the nation and the world with the media’s breathless coverage.

This story has also forced an important conversation about the disparity and inequity in how the media covers stories of missing and murdered women of color.

Hosted by Matt Pitman.

Links:

Learn more about Professor Wagner and her important work here.

The Politico article we discuss can be found here.

Tuesday, October 5th.

No, it isn't your imagination.  Bay Area traffic, especially on the freeways, is virtually back at pre-pandemic levels - before work-from-home was common for almost all of us.  But there are exceptions!

Hosted by Matt Pitman.