Civic

Series produced by KSFP

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“Civic” is the award-winning radio show and podcast of the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative and solutions journalism. The half-hour show engages listeners with coverage of the civic life of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. We explore under-covered topics, with a focus on under-served audiences. “Civic” aims to inspire and empower listeners to become more involved with their communities.

“Civic” is the award-winning radio show and podcast of the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news organization specializing in investigative and solutions journalism. The half-hour show engages listeners with coverage of the civic life of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. We’ve produced over 375 episodes, exploring under-covered topics with a focus on under-served audiences. We are now offering “Civic” on the PRX Exchange for stations and streaming services that wish to inspire and empower listeners to become involved in their communities.


34 Pieces

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Why Black San Franciscans Are Fighting for Reparations
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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San Francisco is considering reparations for Black San Franciscans. To understand why advocates are pushing for reparations in the city, we dive de...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
Report Card: SF and Winter Storms
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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The extreme winter storms put San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management to the test. Early in the storm cycle, the department faced challe...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
Reunification Camp Survivor Recounts Horrific Experience
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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When a family court rules that a child was brainwashed into lying about parental abuse, judges routinely order the child into programs called reuni...

  • Added: Feb 24, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
The Industry of Defending Child Abusers
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Family court judges routinely grant full custody to a parent after a child alleges they’re abusing them. That’s because they believe the other pare...

  • Added: Feb 17, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
When judges dismiss claims of domestic abuse, children can pay the ultimate price
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Family court judges sometimes decide that domestic abuse claims are not credible. But making the wrong call can end with children paying the ultima...

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  • Added: Oct 18, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 2
Coercive control is domestic violence. When will judges adapt to the new law?
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Domestic abuse isn't always physical violence. Civic talks to experts about coercive control and hear from victims about their experiences at home ...

  • Added: Sep 13, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
We Know the Heat Is Coming. SF Has a Plan.
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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San Francisco plans for future heat waves after record breaking heat in 2017 claimed six lives.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Indigenous People Are Still Fighting for Recognition
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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An examination of the arduous tribal recognition process in the US. Part 1/2.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Laguna Honda Hospital Must Self-Destruct in Order to Survive
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Laguna Honda Hospital's certification is under review, and doctors say this was preventable. Part 2.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 28:00
The Future of the AIDS Memorial Quilt
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt is displayed in San Francisco. "Civic" hears from activists and officials about future plans for combating AIDS.

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  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
When complaints roll in, PBS's public editor uses them to spark community conversations.
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Interview with PBS Public Editor, Ricardo Sandoval Palos, about misinformation, disinformation, confirmation bias and how that effects programming ...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
While SF Fought COVID, HIV Prevention Efforts Stalled
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, resources were diverted from HIV prevention to battle the new health threat. "Civic" talks to doctors about how that ...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Wealth Gap Grew With Lower Taxes, Fewer Worker Protections
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Part 2/2 in our coverage of Income Inequality and the policies and practices that led to this on "Civic."

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Looming shutdown at Laguna Honda Hospital was 'preventable,' doctor says
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Laguna Honda Hospital's certification is under review, and doctors say this was preventable.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Reconciling John Muir, Racial Politics and the Restoration of Indigenous Lands in Yosemite
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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A look at the legacy of John Muir, his actions in Yosemite, and the impacts on the Indigenous people in the area.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 25:47
America’s Wealth Gap Is Rooted in Racism. How Did We Get Here?
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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Income inequality is at a breaking point in America. "Civic" takes a look at the history of policies and programs in part 1/2.

  • Added: Aug 29, 2022
  • Length: 24:05
Ukrainians in SF Are Anxious and Angry, Refugees Need Homes
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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A local aid agency is racing to get medical supplies into Ukraine and bringing refugees into the Bay Area. "Civic" We spoke with those who are angr...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
The Overdose Crisis in San Francisco: Part Two
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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In this episode, the second in a two-part series, we talk to experts about what measures have been taken to address this health crisis, how people ...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
The Overdose Crisis in San Francisco: Part One
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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San Francisco saw more people die from drug overdoses than from COVID-19 over the last two years. We take a deep dive into the complex factors cont...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
Data shows an increase in street fires, but that’s not the whole story
From: KSFP
Series: Civic
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A look at homeless encampment fires in the Bay Area with Three journalists at the San Francisco Public Press and Mission Local have been tracking f...

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  • Added: Mar 22, 2022
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1

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