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KQED's Forum
Forum tells remarkable and true stories about who we are and where we live. In the first hour, Alexis Madrigal convenes the diverse voices of the Bay Area, before turning to Mina Kim for the second hour to chronicle and center Californians’ experience. In an increasingly divided world, Mina and Alexis host conversations that inform, challenge and unify listeners with big ideas and different viewpoints. Want to call/submit your comments during our live Forum program Mon-Fri, 9am-11am? We'd love…
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Election 2020: Latest Election News
Forum brings you continued analysis of state and national election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Historian Jon Meacham on the 2020 Presidential Election
Pulitzer prize-winning historian Jon Meacham shed light on the current climate of partisanship and division in his book “The Soul of America”, where he…
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Latest Presidential Election News
Joe Biden’s lead over Donald Trump in the US presidential race grew on Wednesday, with wins announced in Wisconsin and Michigan. President Trump’s campaign…
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Election 2020: Breaking Down the Results (So Far)
Forum brings you continued analysis of state and national election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Election 2020: Breaking Down the Results (So Far)
America woke up to an undecided presidential election with states including Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin still counting millions of ballots. Even so…
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The World Is Also Closely Watching the U.S. Election
Americans are highly engaged in this year’s presidential election, and they are not alone. The campaign has riveted people across the globe. Just like at home…
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Your Election Day Voting Questions Answered
On Election Day, we check in with Kim Alexander of the California Voter Foundation about how voting is going around the state and take your last-minute…
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Election 2020: The Battle for Congress
We're in the final stretch of the election, and while most of the attention is on Trump vs. Biden, Democrats and Republicans are also locked in an intense…
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The U.S. Has Never Felt This Divided. History Suggests Otherwise.
As Americans draw political battle lines over everything from mask-wearing to immigration policy to post-election ballot-counting, it can feel as if the…
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Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Voting in California
California is experiencing a record number of early votes with over 9 million ballots cast as of Friday. Secretary of State Alex Padilla is encouraging voters…
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Electoral College in the Spotlight
After election ballots are cast, the spotlight turns to the Electoral College with its 538 electors. Unlike most elections in the U.S., the presidency is…
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As High Stakes Presidential Election Looms, Anxiety Spikes
Is the presidential election keeping you up at night? Straining your relationships? Maybe even giving you panic attacks? You’re not alone. An American…
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On Immigration, the Contrast Between Trump and Biden is Stark
President Donald Trump has made restricting immigration a central component of his administration and campaign messaging. On the other side, former Vice…
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San Francisco Public Health Director Grant Colfax
San Francisco has moved very cautiously thus far in the coronavirus pandemic, recently distinguishing itself for being the first California city to reach the…
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Pandemic Amplifies Meaning of Dia De Los Muertos This Year
Dia de los Muertos, the annual Latin American tradition of honoring the dead, will take on a special significance this year, in which the pandemic has created…
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U.S. Seeing Surge of Get-Out-the-Vote Enthusiasm
Every election cycle includes “Get Out the Vote” campaigns, but the 2020 election is seeing extraordinary levels of voter enthusiasm, engagement and messaging…
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State Allows In-Person Visits at Nursing Homes in Low-Risk Areas
Families across California will finally be permitted to visit loved ones in nursing homes, after months of being unable to have in-person visits. Updated…
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Takes Stock of Pandemic Response in “American Crisis”
New York City, an international travel hub and region with 19 million people, was particularly vulnerable to a fast-spreading pandemic like coronavirus. New…
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The Science (and Art) of Election Polling
Major recent polls suggest that former Vice President Joe Biden will defeat President Donald Trump by a decisive margin in next week's election. A simulation…
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How Lessons from the Past Can Help Repair Social Trust in the U.S.
Published two decades ago, political scientist Robert Putnam’s bestselling book “Bowling Alone” struck a nerve with its stark warning about loosening social…
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Sociologist Zeynep Tufekci on the Key to this Pandemic
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told CNN Sunday that the U.S. is “not going to control the pandemic,” because “it is a contagious virus just like the…
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California Watchdog Finds ‘Frequent Noncompliance’ With Mask Rules in State Prisons
California prison officials frequently fail to enforce mask requirements for prison staff and inmates to stop the spread of coronavirus. That's according to a…
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San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on the Economy, the Pandemic and Housing Homeless People
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joins us to discuss how his city is faring as the coronavirus pandemic wears on. Last week, the city unveiled the first of three…
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New Signs of Foreign Election Interference Concern National Security Experts
New reports of foreign election interference emerged this week when national security officials announced that Iran and Russia obtained voter registration data…
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Journalist Farai Chideya Centers Women of Color’s Voices in ‘Our Body Politic’
In her new podcast and radio show “Our Body Politic,” journalist Farai Chideya reports on how women of color experience the major political events of today and…
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Fareed Zakaria Offers ‘Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World’
While it may seem too early to draw conclusions from a global crisis still in process, journalist Fareed Zakaria is seizing the moment. In his latest book…
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Julian Castro On the Upcoming Election and Future of Politics
Julián Castro is one of just a few Latino politicians with a national presence. The former Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development was the…
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In Major Police Reform SFPD Will No Longer Handle Most Psychiatric and Behavioral Crisis Calls
Protesters around the country have demanded the defunding of police because of excessive force used all too often in situations that critics say could be dealt…
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Trump and Biden Face Off in Final Presidential Debate
On Thursday, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden take the stage in Nashville for the second and final presidential debate of the 2020…
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Parents of 545 Children Separated at Border Have Not Been Found
Three years after the Trump administration began separating migrant parents from their children at the U.S.-Mexico border, lawyers tasked with reuniting the…
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Sen. Feinstein Draws Criticism from Democrats for Role in Senate’s Supreme Court Justice Hearings
Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he had a “serious talk” with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, following last week’s confirmation hearing for Supreme Court…
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Food Banks Struggle to Meet Pandemic-Fueled Demand
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley now helps feed about 500,000 people every month -- double what it served before the pandemic. Across the Bay Area, food banks…
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Pope Francis Comes Out in Support of Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples
In an interview for a documentary released Wednesday, Pope Francis said he favors civil unions for same-sex couples, a step toward more inclusion for LGBTQ…
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As Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers, We Take Your Voting Questions
More than 33 million Americans have already voted as of Tuesday -- roughly 70% of total 2016 early voting. On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a request by…
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Election 2020: Measure RR Would Fund Caltrain with Sales Tax
Facing a pandemic-induced plunge in ridership and ticket sales, Caltrain is asking voters in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties for a lifeline…
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Election 2020: Prop. 21 Brings Back Another Attempt to Expand Rent
Advocates of expanding rent control in California are back with this year with Proposition 21 two years after voters turned down a similar ballot measure…
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Asian American Voters Have Growing Power But Get Little Outreach
Asian Americans are the fastest growing voting bloc in the country according to Pew Research data. A recent Asian American Voter Survey shows they have strong…
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Election 2020: Mountain View Moves to Keep Restrictions on RVs
Back in 2019, the city of Mountain View approved a controversial ban of oversized vehicles on narrow streets, citing traffic and safety concerns. Advocates…
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Oakland City Council To Vote on Homeless Encampment Restrictions
The Oakland City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to clear homeless camps in "high sensitivity areas" near schools, businesses, residences and parks…
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Reporter Jim Tankersley on the Economy and Election 2020
No matter which party prevails in November, the next president will inherit an economy in shambles, with the latest jobs report showing nearly 900,000 weekly…
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Election 2020: Dave Cortese and Ann Ravel Vie for South Bay State Senate Seat
Two Democrats are competing for the Silicon Valley-based state senate seat vacated by Jim Beall, who termed out this year. On the ballot are Dave Cortese, a…
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Places a Greater Burden on Working Women
Women dropped out of the U.S. workforce at a rate eight times higher than men last month, according to CNN. Meanwhile, a recent report from McKinsey and…
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As some Bay Area Schools Reopen, Many Others Stay Shuttered
Public schools in San Francisco and Alameda county remain closed for in- person learning while some school districts in Marin and Santa Clara county have…
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California Republicans Refuse to Remove Unofficial Ballot Boxes
The California Republican Party said on Wednesday that it will continue to use unauthorized vote-by-mail drop boxes, despite a cease-and-desist letter from…
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Election 2020: Prop. 19 Would Allow Some Homeowners to Hold On to Low Property Tax Rates … And More
Proposition 19 on California’s November ballot would amend the state’s property tax structure in multiple ways. First, it would allow homeowners who are either…
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Election 2020: Proposition 24 and the Debate Over Online Privacy Protections
In 2018, state lawmakers passed the California Consumer Privacy Act, a landmark bill aimed at protecting consumers and their digital data. The law took effect…
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Proposition 23 Puts Kidney Dialysis Rules Back in Front of California Voters
California's Proposition 23 on this November’s ballot would require outpatient kidney dialysis clinics to have a licensed physician on site during operating…
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Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings for Amy Coney Barrett Focus on Future of Healthcare, Abortion and Voting Rights
In three days of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, Democratic senators focused on portraying Barrett as an extreme…
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Election 2020: Proposition 22 Would Allow App Companies to Classify Drivers as Contractors
A measure that could shape the future of the gig economy is on the California ballot. Proposition 22 would allow app-based transportation and delivery…
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Election 2020: Bay Area Police Reform Ballot Measures
Police killings of Black people have sparked nationwide calls this year for more independent oversight of police departments. In the Bay Area alone, at least…
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Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Set to Start as White House Covid Outbreak Grows
Senate confirmation hearings on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett begin on Monday, over Democrats' strenuous objection that the winner of the November…
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Election 2020: Proposition 17 Seeks to Restore Right to Vote for Parolees
If you're a prisoner or parolee in California, you are currently barred from voting. A 'yes' vote on state proposition 17 would mean amending the state's…
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Vice Presidential Candidates Pence and Harris Square off in Debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris take the stage Wednesday evening in Salt Lake City for the 2020 election's only vice presidential debate…
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Election 2020: Proposition 15 Would Raise Property Taxes on Big Businesses for Schools, Local Governments
Forum breaks down California’s Proposition 15, which would require that some commercial properties be reassessed every three years at market value. The measure…
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Latino Voters Poised to Play a Critical Role in the 2020 Election
Latinos make up about 32 million eligible voters nationwide. That could mean they could have significant sway this year in the presidential race in swing…
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Election 2020: Proposition 20 Would Roll Back Certain Criminal Justice Reforms
Forum hears from both sides of the debate over California’s Proposition 20, which would roll back sentencing and parole changes approved by voters in 2014 and…
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Bay Area Re-Opens Further As California Flattens the Coronavirus Curve
As daily new coronavirus cases continue to decline across the state, the Bay Area is slowly but surely getting back in business. Some public elementary schools…
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Roman Mars Explores Hidden Urban Designs in ‘The 99% Invisible City’
Have you ever wondered about those colorful squiggly lines you see painted on California's city sidewalks? They’re actually color-coded utility markings that…
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GOP Pushes for Rapid Barrett Confirmation Amid Widening White House COVID-19 Outbreak
Senate Republican leaders affirmed on Monday that hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett will go forward, beginning on October 12. That…
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Election 2020: Prop. 18 Would Allow Some 17-year-olds to Vote in Primaries
Some young voters who recently turned 18 will be casting their ballot for the first time this November. But some of those voters were not able to vote in the…