Civic
Civic is the flagship audio program from the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution, covering important local issues and the unique experiences of living and working in San Francisco. The radio program airs Tuesdays and Thursdays on KSFP -LP 102.5 FM in San Francisco.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 569
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Power outages on Treasure Island: Barklee Sanders
Residents on Treasure Island live with frequent and recurring power outages, in part because the infrastructure is quite old. Barklee Sanders, an island resident who has been researching and advocati…
00:32:55 |
Fri 18 Sep 2020
Bond measure seeks to boost SF out of coronavirus-induced slump
At the top of the list of local ballot measures going before voters in November is Proposition A, billed as the “Health and Recovery Bond.” Several initiatives would be funded by this $487.5 million …
00:29:29 |
Thu 17 Sep 2020
Theater artists turn dystopian sci-fi story into podcast performances
Hear WORD for WORDcast on KSFP 102.5 FM Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m.
00:31:20 |
Wed 16 Sep 2020
Proposition K aims to pave the way for municipal social housing
Proposition K on the November ballot represents an attempt to allow the city to create new low-rent housing units, like public housing but at the municipal level. Unlike other affordable housing bein…
00:29:30 |
Sat 12 Sep 2020
Climate Activist: Era of megafires is likely to worsen without action
Tens of thousands of people are facing evacuation orders and threats to their safety as fires continue to blaze across the Western United States. These disastrous fires are one of the effects of clim…
00:29:30 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Smoke-darkened skies: A stark reminder of the climate crisis
Read Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano's writing here.
00:29:30 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
What to expect in California's vote-by-mail November election
CalMatters reporter Ben Christopher explains what it means for California to have an "almost" all vote-by-mail election and what to expect from ballots, polling places, and vote tallying this Novembe…
00:29:29 |
Tue 08 Sep 2020
Mail workers struggle on without stimulus as election approaches
With an infusion of $25 billion to help the postal service weather the coronavirus pandemic still in limbo awaiting consideration by the Senate, local mail workers continue to work extended hours und…
00:29:30 |
Fri 04 Sep 2020
Organizers demand reductions in officers, funding in S.F. law enforcement
Corrections: An earlier version of this podcast misstated the status of Jacob Blake, whom Kenosha, Wis. police officers shot and gravely injured. The podcast was further updated to clarify a referenc…
00:29:31 |
Fri 04 Sep 2020
Nonprofits Face the Challenge of Serving their Communities During the Pandemic
Nonprofits in the Bay Area are facing the challenge of carrying out their missions during a pandemic and maintaining their funding so they can continue to serve once the crisis has passed. Reporter G…
00:29:29 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
How two radio stations serve their communities on a shared frequency
When you tune your radio to 102.5 on the FM dial, you might get public radio-style talk programming, or you might hear music from local artists. That's because there are two radio stations on this fr…
00:29:27 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Oakland activists launch mental health hotline as alternative to police
In response to the disproportionate law enforcement violence against people with mental illness and amid ongoing calls to defund or reform police, activists with the Anti Police-Terror Project on Fri…
00:29:29 |
Sat 29 Aug 2020
Outdoor Service for Gyms and Hair Salons Begins on Sept. 1
San Francisco Press Conference. Beginning on Sept. 1, many gyms, hair salons and barber shops in San Francisco will be allowed to serve customers if they can find a way to do so outdoors.
00:40:20 |
Fri 28 Aug 2020
Theatrical romantic comedy explores love in digital spaces with virtual show
Performances as part of ACT’s InterACT at Home initiative will be livestreamed Sept. 4-12 and will be available on demand Sept. 18-25. Details at ACT-sf.org
00:29:30 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Taxi Workers Wait Out Fate of Uber and Lyft in California
Uber and Lyft are battling in the California courts and on the November ballot to avoid having their drivers classified as full employees, The companies have threatened to shut down operations in Cal…
00:29:30 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
Treasure Island Organizer Fights to Make Residents Heard
Treasure Island resident and organizer Hope Williams has worked for years to get resources for the island. When the pandemic hit, she kicked her efforts into even higher gear. Hear why she’s still wo…
00:32:30 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
Regulation activist: Grid mismanagement led to blackouts
Californians were hit with power shut-offs last weekend and were told to conserve energy by minimizing use as power needs could exceed availability. But some energy experts, including former CPUC pre…
00:32:25 |
Sat 22 Aug 2020
Why some Uber and Lyft drivers want employee status
Uber and Lyft were expected to shut down service at 11:59 p.m. tonight as a court ruling forcing them to reclassify drivers as employees was set to go into effect. With just hours to spare, an appeal…
00:29:30 |
Fri 21 Aug 2020
Civic turns 1 year old
It's our birthday! On this day last year, Civic aired its first episode. San Francisco Public Press publisher Lila LaHood talks with producer Mel Baker and host Laura Wenus about major changes in the…
00:29:29 |
Thu 20 Aug 2020
SF Officials warn residents to stay in to avoid smoke, may open respite centers
In this press conference, city officials advise residents to stay indoors with windows closed as much as possible to avoid unhealthy smoke. If air quality deteriorates to very unhealthy levels, they …
00:25:48 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
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