Bay Brief: San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong joins us to talk about his contest to identify San Francisco’s dumbest law. You can enter your submissions here!
Deep Dive: We continue our series with candidates for Nancy Pelosi’s Congressional seat. We sit down with State Senator Scott Wiener as he makes his case to go to Washington.
Culture Splash: We talk to Mark Valentine about the ORA exhibit in Bolinas that imagines the future looking back at us.
Plus, this week's News Quiz!
Host: Ethan Elkind
Producer: Anne Harper
News Quiz Answers:
First question: Can you name the beloved former San Francisco Giants player who joined this year’s training camp as a guest instructor?
Answer: Pablo Sandoval
For more info: Pablo Sandoval joins Giants camp, and he’s already intrigued by a top prospect
Second question: A new barbershop opened its doors in the Tenderloin last week offering something more than just a haircut and shave. What special services will the new establishment – which is a collaboration between the Glide Foundation and the San Francisco Department of Public Health – provide?
Answer: The new establishment, The Shop, aims to provide professional barber services with health education, active listening, and direct linkages to care. The goal is to combat overdose fatalities, substance abuse, mental health struggles, and social isolation by leveraging the trusted, community-building role of a barbershop.
For more info: Glide opens barbershop to connect Black men with behavioral-health resources
Third question: What Bay Area mayor was in the headlines last week after his security team scuffled with two men during a visit to a city neighborhood?
Answer: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie
For more info: Two men charged after fight with Mayor Lurie’s security last week
