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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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English


Episodes
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BONUS: Merger mania! What would a massive American-United airline mean for prices, seat size and more

4/16/2026
President Donald Trump was reportedly pitched the idea of merging United and American airlines ... But will it happen? And what would it mean for consumers? Also, we explore summer travel prices and why so many surcharges seem to be hidden -- and piling up.

Duration:00:29:32

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BONUS: Super El Nino to strike in 2026 -- here's what to expect -- plus, can stress be good?

4/15/2026
Get the latest on a Super El Nino on its way, the demands the U.S. wants Iran to meet, and how stress is good for us. Plus learn about meat raffles, a Minnesota tradition, and find out who's the most popular person in the world. Hint: She's workin' 9-5.

Duration:00:26:02

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BONUS: Two Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct: 'It's a free for all'

4/14/2026
Texas' Tony Gonzalez and California's Eric Swalwell both resigned from Congress over sex allegations ... so how will that affect the midterms, and does this mean they're done forever? Plus, the FAA is looking for gamers to hire and more bad news about summer gas prices.

Duration:00:22:36

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BONUS: Is a fragile ceasefire with Iran worth the paper it's written on? Get the latest, plus zombie fish invade US waters

4/13/2026
The ceasefire in Iran is 'fragile' by many definitions ... But is it so fragile as to be useless? Get the latest, plus what people are skipping as gas prices skyrocket, and a zombie fish invades the Great Lakes.

Duration:00:34:12

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BONUS: 11th hour ceasefire stops US from 'bombing Iran back to the Stone Age,' but is the Strait of Hormuz really open?

4/8/2026
The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire shortly before the deadline President Donald Trump had issued to bomb their civilization into non-existence. So, what's next, and will the ceasefire really be honored by all sides? Plus, here's what happened in Detroit when a gas station offered free gas.

Duration:00:15:41

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BONUS: Did Artemis II just change space travel forever? Plus, debate still rages about original moon landing

4/7/2026
Artemis II's astronauts saw the dark side of the moon for the first time. So, here's a discussion of the miracle that was that moment, plus what's next. And it opens the door to an eternal debate for some conspiracy theorists ... Was the original moon landing faked in a TV studio?

Duration:00:16:36

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BONUS: Jobs report exceeds expectations, and a threat from Iran should have American businesses thinking twice about their security

4/2/2026
Here's the latest look at the health of the jobs sector, plus a threat from Iran that should have American businesses taking a second look at their security. Plus, Reeses' gives in to fans demands, a new road material could change potholes forever and why laughter is -- literally -- the best medicine.

Duration:00:19:08

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BONUS: 'A worldview that doesn't match reality:' Trump lays out case for Iran, and reaction is harsh

4/2/2026
Why are we bombing Iran while gas prices skyrocket? Experts discuss Donald Trump's speech to the United States and predict what happens next.

Duration:00:19:21

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BONUS: 'Nothing prepares you for the feeling of floating:' Astronaut recalls experience as Artemis II launches and Elon Musk readies for city on the moon

4/1/2026
What's it like to go to space? It's a question a lot of us are asking as Artemis II heads to the moon. Tommy Tucker talks to an astronaut and experts weigh in on Artemis II's mission and how Elon Musk will follow it up.

Duration:00:14:18

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BONUS: With college tuition reaching $65,000 a year, what are parents and students supposed to do?

3/30/2026
The price of college is higher than ever, but is it worth it? Experts break it down and discuss college vs trade schools.

Duration:00:24:39

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BONUS: Is social media as we know it over? The wild west days are over, experts say, as landmark case holds You Tube and Meta responsible for addiction

3/26/2026
A landmark case held You Tube and Meta responsible for the addictive qualities of their platforms, opening the door for thousands more cases. One expert says it could lead to heavy restrictions on social media, and the end of social startups. Experts discuss what's next, and we get an update on data centers and whether they help or hurt communities.

Duration:00:19:15

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BONUS: Nostalgia reigns in the US as iPods make a comeback and road trips become all the rage

3/25/2026
Times are tough so who else is ready to go back to the 90s?

Duration:00:18:06

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BONUS: No Kings rallies this weekend aim to be biggest ever and send message that ICE must be defunded and Iran War must end

3/25/2026
Wondering what the No Kings rallies are about this weekend? It's laid out here by an organizer and then analyzed. Is it a good idea? Plus, the latest on rising measles cases in schools as more opt out of vaccines, and moves to halt police from helping ICE.

Duration:00:19:49

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BONUS: New allegations about Cesar Chavez raise questions about razing his memorials: Can we 'hold the dark with the light" in his legacy?

3/19/2026
Horrific allegations by multiple women against iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have raised questions about his legacy. Experts weigh in on how to react to the news, why it took thirty years after his death to hear them. And one wonders, "can we hold the dark with the light?" when it comes to his legacy?

Duration:00:22:46

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BONUS: 'Adapt or die:' 64% American workers over 50 feel age discrimination, plus how AI is making it harder than ever to hire

3/18/2026
64% of workers over the age of 50 feel workplace discrimination and 1 in ten feel like they've been passed over because of age. Learn more, plus get the latest economic numbers and discover how AI is making it harder for job seekers and hiring managers to find the right fit.

Duration:00:21:42

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BONUS: The WNBA beat the billionaire owners to get what they want as women's sports flourish, plus what does it take to have the luck of the Irish?

3/18/2026
The WNBA made history this week with a blockbuster deal. Get the latest and learn about how women's professional sports are flourishing like never before. Plus, Jason DeRusha talks about what it takes to have luck. Are you born with it, or do you create it? And tips for preparing for wacky spring weather.

Duration:00:16:58

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BONUS: Is the American Dream over? Prices skyrocket, stocks tank as both political sides blame each other

3/16/2026
The war in Iran is spiking prices and there's no end in sight. Get the latest, plus a survey on the American Dream shows how stressed Americans really feel.

Duration:00:15:50

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BONUS: Trump's team tells GOP to stop talking hardline immigration as data shows economy suffering

3/12/2026
New studies this week disproved the idea that cutting down on immigrants brings more jobs to Americans and that immigrants commit more crimes than average. Experts discuss, plus we get the latest on a blind immigrant who died in Buffalo when he was dropped off shoeless and alone miles from home, and on the other end of the spectrum Newell Normand talks about how New Orleans needs to get tougher with its street scene to compete for tourists.

Duration:00:27:57

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BONUS: 'You should just be prepared to pay higher prices:' Latest on Iran's effect on our economy, plus tornadoes, hail, floods strike the US

3/11/2026
The highest strength tornado ever for this time of year struck Michigan this week, as hail, tornadoes, floods and more battered Texas and Illinois, too. Here's the latest on that, plus prices skyrocketing at the pump, where we stand with the war in Iran, proposals for a 'billionaire tax,' and more.

Duration:00:27:31

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BONUS: Gen Z may destroy both the beer and wine industries as we know them, plus a morality survey as a 'giant red flag' to US society

3/10/2026
A new story, and trends we can all see, show that Gen Z is changing the world of alcohol, plus another study shows Americans have a very dim view of each other's morality, and GLP1s may change lifestyles across the spectrum.

Duration:00:29:25