Civic
The podcast and radio show from the San Francisco Public Press. Civic airs Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on KSFP, the Public Press’ low-power FM station, which broadcasts from Sutro Tower on 102.5 FM in San Francisco.
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Health Experts Brace for Return of Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Youth
Doctors and mental health experts across the country are warning of dire consequences as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case that could…
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Effects of Research Funding Cuts Ripple Through San Francisco Labs, Clinics and Lives
Federal funding cuts to medical research and new rules for grants are dismantling projects at the University of California, San Francisco, and the San…
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Why Are So Many Older Adults Unhoused, and What Can You Do About It?
Homelessness among older adults is on the rise in California. On Sept. 30, the Public Press moderated a discussion that examined examined why homelessness…
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Looming Medicaid Cuts Threaten 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.
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Fear and Anxiety Mount Amid Social Security Administration Upheaval
Social Security — one of the most trusted institutions in American life — is facing an upheaval that’s alarming staff and beneficiaries.
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Health Organizers in SF Build Model of Care for People Living With Chronic Hepatitis B
This episode of our “Civic” podcast explores the history of health professionals, city leaders and community advocates in San Francisco working together to improve…
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Veterans Say VA Staffing Cuts Are Worsening Their Lives
As the Trump administration cuts tens of thousands of federal jobs under the guise of “efficiency,” veterans say the sweeping layoffs and surreptitious push…
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Audience Trust Essential Amid Attacks on Media, DEI and Democracy, PBS Public Editor Says
The San Francisco Public Press on April 30, 2025, hosted a fireside chat with Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, the public editor at PBS, and Lila LaHood,…
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Visible Progress or Political Theater? Factions Disagree on How to Clean Up Street Conditions
In February, the San Francisco Police Department converted a Sixth Street parking lot in South of Market to what it called a triage center…
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“Civic” 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.
The program is produced by Mel Baker with reporter Sylvie Sturm and other contributors.