He's the leading man in the hottest show on Broadway, but Benicia native Austin Scott will be the first to say he wasn't the "theater kid" growing up. Scott plays Alexander Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, where he shared his unique journey to the stage with Bay Area People host, Claudine Wong. The two talked about his childhood, his hometown, and all the "no's" that led to the ultimate "yes."

He's most known for that famous one-liner (spoiler: you'll hear it in the first few seconds of this podcast!)... But Danny Glover has done a lot since his Lethal Weapon days. KTVU anchor Dave Clark sat down with the actor, director and political activist to talk about movies, politics, and what inspires him today.

Actor, director and writer Delroy Lindo has a long list of movies and TV shows on his resume... But for KTVU anchor Dave Clark, he's also a dear friend. The two had a chance to catch up in our podcast room, where they talked about his projects (past and present), his inspirations, and what brought him to the Bay Area in the first place.

He's only been here for a few years, but German conductor Christian Reif has quickly become a "Bay Area Person." KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian sat down with Reif to talk about his time in the city, playing with the San Francisco Symphony, what's ahead for him.

He's most known for raising his right fist on the first place podium at the 1968 Olympics. But for track legend and civil rights activist Tommie Smith, that iconic silent gesture wasn't the beginning or the end of his story. KTVU's Paul Chambers sat down with Tommie Smith just days before his 75th birthday to talk about his early days picking cotton, the scholarship that brought him to San Jose State University and eventually into the history books, and how even now he's still working to give back to his community.

For more on 100 Black Men of America: https://100blackmen.org/

Donna Personna has lived in San Francisco since the 1960s, but as you'll hear, it wasn't always pretty. Now, she's being honored at this year's San Francisco Pride parade as the Lifetime Achievement Grand Marshal. KTVU's Cristina Rendon sat down with Donna Personna for a candid conversation about what brought her to the city, the hardships she faced as a trans woman, and how things have changed over the last five decades.

Disclaimer: The topics discussed in this episode may be difficult to listen to. Mature audiences only.

For more on SF Pride: http://www.sfpride.org

Be sure to watch "A History of Pride: the LGBT+ Movement in San Francisco" June 30 at 6:30pm on KTVU Fox 2!

The Oakland Gay Men's Chorus has been around for 20 years. The group's mission is simple: To give a voice through song to a community where everyone matters. KTVU's Claudine Wong caught up with the chorus during practice to hear them sing and learn what the music means to members.

In the movie "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," a young black man named Jimmie dreams of taking back his family's Victorian home in the city's Fillmore district. That's not far from the real life story of Jimmie Fails, who stars in the film. KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Jimmie Fails and director Joe Talbot on the eve of their big movie premiere in San Francisco to talk about how the film reflects their feelings about the city they were born and raised.

For more on the film: https://a24films.com/films/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco

Firefighters know that part of the job means risking their lives, but many say some of the dangers they face can be prevented. KTVU's Claudine Wong spoke with several Oakland firefighters at a hockey rink, where they were getting ready for a charity game for the Oakland Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation.

For more on the organization: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/Oakland-Firefighters-Cancer-Prevention-Foundation-532619197231402/

She was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated with honors from Stanford University. Now, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is an accomplished filmmaker, working on her third project, "The Great American Lie." She also happens to be the wife of California Governor, Gavin Newsom, but she prefers not to be called "First Lady."

"The Issue Is:" host Elex Michaelson caught up with Siebel Newsom to talk about why she thinks the American dream is a lie, life as a busy mother of four and what the title of "First Partner" means to her.

Be sure to check out more of Elex Michaelson's interviews in "The Issue Is:" podcast. "The Issue Is:" also airs Saturday at 6:30am on KTVU Fox 2!