Close All Tabs

By KQED

Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop t... more

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January 14, 2025 From the Dean Scream to Brat Memes
This episode was originally published October 12, 2024.

Welcome to Close All Tabs, a special KQED podcast series exploring the intersection of internet culture and politics. In this first episode, host Morgan Sung takes us through the evolution of online campaigning—from the early days of dial-up modems to today’s Twitch streams. We’ll revisit iconic moments like “the Dean scream” and “Pokemon Go to the polls,” examine how memes became a legitimate political force, and discuss why Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are turning to podcasters and streamers to reach voters.
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42min
April 29, 2021 If You’re Offered the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Take It, Experts Say. Here’s Why
The risk of a blood clot developing after a J&J vaccine is tiny, but it's also scary and confusing. We break down ways to evaluate vaccine options.
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4min
April 01, 2021 ‘Worst. Editorial. Guidance. Ever.’ KQED Science Reporters Reflect on the Pandemic’s Early Days
Struggles, decisions and startling moments that shaped KQED's science coverage in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
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8min
March 15, 2021 Kelp, Sea Otters and Urchins. Who’s Eating Who in Monterey Bay
California's underwater kelp forests are suffering massive declines. But a new study shows that sea otters are helping to preserve kelp off the Central Coast.
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5min
February 05, 2021 California Has a Rule to Protect Workers Against Pandemics. Here’s How It’s (Not) Working
California has a rule aimed at preparing hundreds of thousands of workers from airborne disease. Why didn't it protect more people?
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7min
December 18, 2020 Only 2,000 Monarch Butterflies Remain in California. But They Still Don’t Have Protection
Federal wildlife officials say that monarch butterflies qualify to be protected as an endangered species but won't be receiving that protection for now.
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2min
December 01, 2020 Analysis: Trump Administration Incompetence Helped Save Environmental Regulations
Donald Trump had one of the most antienvironmental agendas in U.S. history, says Rolling Stone's Hannah Murphy. However, his administration 'was really quite bad' at carrying out its plans. KQED talks to Murphy about this and what Joe Biden can do to put the environment front and center.
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5min
October 29, 2020 What Is the True Cost of California Wildfires? No One Really Knows
'There are many things under the state's control that we can do to make this problem better,' said Michael Wara, who led the team assessing wildfire costs.
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3min
October 13, 2020 From Condoms to Coronavirus Masks, ‘Harm Reduction’ Has Worked to Protect Public Health
Lower your risk for the coronavirus with a few simple habits. This kind of 'harm reduction' has always worked well for public health.
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8min
August 14, 2020 Millions of Older Californians Live Where Wildfire Threatens. Mostly, They’re on Their Own
The most promising solution is neighbors helping neighbors, so older adults living independently can evacuate in a disaster
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7min

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