What is California?

Zeke Lunder from The Lookout briefs us on "fire intelligence" and the hard truths about California's enduring—and deepening— struggle with wildfire.

The creator of The Black List talks about his California story, his influential entertainment industry site, and his optimism about Hollywood's long arc toward social justice.

Coming Sept. 6: New conversations with notable Californians in a quest to understand the Golden State

"What is California?" is taking a hiatus to recharge, reset, and prepare for a new season this summer.

What is "prescribed fire," and how can it help save California from the worst impacts of fire season and climate change? Fire official Lenya Quinn-Davidson drops by this week to tell us all about it.

It's Water Week on "WIC?", where veteran water official Felicia Marcus drops in to talk about making the best of California's parched present while building for a sustainable future. (Hint: It doesn't include lawns.)

The creator of "California Through My Lens" talks about his chronicles of traveling the Golden State, and how a world-class journey can be just a short hike or drive away.

The 50-year radio veteran known to adoring audiences as "Farmer Fred" stops by to talk about garden basics, Highway 99's "soul," and how Californians can still get growing amid record heat and drought.

A brief programming note and advisory about our April 7 episode.

The writer behind "The Real Sarah Miller" visits to discuss Nevada County, her searing "Fire Season" essays, and the odd foreignness of living in California.