From a wedding in an unlikely venue to the couple from Oakland who saved Star Trek, these are some of the stories followers on KALW's social media enjoyed in 2022.
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Bay MadeThis week we’re gearing up for Mother’s Day of shows from The Mother Of It All podcast.Hosts Sarah Wheeler and Miranda Rake talk candidly with guests about everything from Pregnancy in the Digital Age to Parenting Trans Kids — and yes, the cult of Dr. Becky. -
San Francisco Supervisor and congressional candidate Connie Chan says she's running to represent people who feel like they're being priced out of the city. -
The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November. -
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Two musicals are tied with 12 nominations each: a special-effects-crammed The Lost Boys, and the candy-colored satire Schmigadoon! The Pulitzer-winning Liberation was nominated for Best Play.
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CrosscurrentsOne mariachi ensemble in the Bay Area is reframing traditions. Today, we bring you the art and music of Mariachi Femenil. Then, we hear how seven thousand stranded passengers in a small Canadian town inspired a broadway musical. -
New ArrivalsCaroline Paul lives in San Francisco. Her book Why Fly? came out February 24th, 2026. She reads a passage about an emergency landing she had to make. -
With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping. -
Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more. -
The U.S. military announced the launch of an operation to end Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the waterway to global shipping traffic.
