KQED Audio Newsletter

Q’ed Up

There’s a lot of news in the Q. In KQED’s first of its kind audio newsletter, hosts Gilare Zada and Emiko Oda tell you about the stories you need to know — so you can be Q’ed Up too. Hear it every weekend on 88.5 KQED.

In the Q

This Year’s Powerful El Niño May Preview California’s Climate Future

Oct 22

As Costs Rise, Voters in 3 Bay Area Cities Could Cap One of Them: Rent

Oct 20

California Democrats Hope Iran War Flips the Script on Gas Prices

Oct 15

San Francisco Is Ground Zero for AI. How Would Congressional Candidates Push for Regulation?

Oct 15

Don’t Skip the School Board Races on Your Ballot. Here’s Why They Could Be Pivotal

Oct 14

Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Going on Trial for Bribery: Here’s What You Need to Know

Oct 13

SF Voters: Did Your Midterm Ballot Arrive Torn? Here’s What to Do

Oct 8

2026 Voter Guide

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