Pam Cook hosts:

- Thanksgiving Travel Kicks Off:

- Eric Swalwell Announces Gubernatorial Bid

- Legal & Political Updates

- San Francisco Police Chase

- National Headlines

- Weather & Retirement

- Meteorologist Mark Tamayo gives the Bay Area weather forecasts

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Host Gasia Mikaelian and a panel of Bay Area comedians dive into a variety of common sayings and idioms. Listen to their diverse, funny, and sometimes surprising takes on life, timing, relationships, and the wisdom—or lack thereof—in these classic sayings!

This show features:

- Luis Diaz

- Cherise Flint

- Terrell Butler

Join them for a candid, hilarious discussion as they weigh in on the true meaning and accuracy of these popular phrases:

Better late than never

Every cloud has a silver lining

The early bird gets the worm

Actions speak louder than words

A leopard can't change its spots

A penny saved is a penny earned

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Blood is thicker than water

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Sal welcomes the Big Bay Mornings crew—Benny, Ellen, and Greg—to the studio for a lively debate on Thanksgiving logistics, kicking off with the polarizing choice between an early 2 p.m. dinner versus a traditional 6 p.m. feast. The group explores the cultural nuances of holiday schedules in Latino households, the rising costs of hosting a dinner for ten, and the controversial timeline for putting up Christmas decorations. They also share personal strategies for navigating family stress and avoiding political arguments at the dinner table.

Then Gasia and Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglier joins the conversation to share essential strategies for surviving holiday travel chaos. Beyond highlighting Savannah, Georgia as a top destination, Gabe advocates for a strict "carry-on only" policy to avoid baggage fees and lost luggage, while offering tips on the value of splurging for airport club access and priority boarding to maintain sanity during peak travel times.

Finally, the Mornings on 2 gang tackle the financial stress of the season with credit management advice inspired by TransUnion. The hosts discuss the importance of setting strict spending limits before making gift lists, the dangers of emotional "retail therapy," and technical tips on maintaining a credit utilization rate below 30% to ensure the holidays don’t result in a debt hangover for the New Year.

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Pam Cook has your Dollars & Sense:

NVIDIA Earnings Fuel Market Rally

Amazon Pharmacy Same-Day Delivery

Spotify's New "Song DNA" Feature

Uber Robot Deliveries in Europe

Walmart Raises Holiday Forecast

JCPenney Tops Black Friday Discounts

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Pam Cook hosts:

ICE activity reported near Oakland elementary school

Oakland Unified addresses budget shortfall and campus violence

Judge delays Stanford Daily free speech lawsuit

UC Regents vote on tuition increase

Rep. Eric Swalwell expected to announce run for governor

Former SF Mayor London Breed will not run for Congress

Mayor Lurie vets candidates for Sunset District supervisor

SF firefighters surprise patient at UCSF Benioff

Bay Area weather with Mark Tamayo

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Andre and Allie dive into two major stories impacting the Bay Area and beyond: the rising cost of a college education and the ongoing debate over surveillance technology. Amanda Quintana joins the first block to discuss the potential UC Regents vote to raise tuition for future students, exploring how this adds to existing inflation concerns and questioning the true return on investment of a college degree in today's economy, especially when facing years of student loan debt. The conversation shifts to the controversial use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), or Flock cameras, in cities like Oakland and San Jose. The hosts cover the recent Oakland City Council decision to deny the expansion of the camera network, balancing the push for public safety and crime-solving against profound civil liberty and privacy concerns, including allegations of data-sharing with third parties like ICE. Finally, the episode shares an inspiring story about the Oakland High School girls varsity basketball team seeking community help to fund their trip to the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions.

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Pam Cook has your Dollars & Sense:

- NVIDIA earnings and AI confidence

- Target and OpenAI Partnership

- TikTok AI Content Controls

- Tesla Robo Taxis in Arizona - Jeep Electric

- Law Firm Streetwear Line

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Dave Clark hosts:

- Oakland surveillance cameras

- San Jose camera and privacy laws

- Epstein files

- President Trump's approval rating

- UC regents vote on tution increase

- FCI Dublin immigration detention center

- Lake Tahoe State Park reopens next year

- Oakland Roots and the 2026 World Cup

- Cal-Stanford 128th Big Game

- 49ers' Fred Warner hosts community food drive

- Bay Area weather with Roberta Gonzalez

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Gasia and Andre discuss how the planned morning newscast pivots entirely to breaking news: a high-speed car crash in San Francisco's Marina District that saw a truck somersault through a gas station and lodge into a building, injuring two people. Reporter Devin Truby provides incredible first-hand details, including exclusive surveillance video and the startling news that the driver may have suffered a medical emergency. We then switch gears to the first court appearance of the suspect charged in the killing of beloved Oakland football coach John Beam, discussing the tragic loss, the community's outpouring of support, and the unsettling details of the alleged motive. The hosts dive into the legal debate surrounding sentence enhancements in the case, particularly the impact of the former DA's stance on crime. Finally, we look at the need for age verification on platforms like Roblox to protect children from predators and examine a new state bill that could revitalize Jack London Square by allowing new types of businesses.

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