This episode: Civic explores how $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years — as outlined in the budget passed by the Trump administration — threatens San Francisco's safety net. Experts warn that federal funding reductions would jeopardize in-home support, block access to care and drive more patients to ERs. This story was reported by Sylvie Sturm.
Civic is the flagship radio program and podcast from the San Francisco Public Press. It engages listeners with civic life by approaching San Francisco’s inner workings from the standpoint of curious stakeholders — whether they are residents, workers, visitors or otherwise connected to the city. It asks smart questions and takes an investigative approach to the stories people might wish were in the news more often. Civic aims to inspire and empower listeners to become involved in making sure their city works for them.