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Bay Curious
Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.
Episodes
Bay CuriousDoes San Jose Deserve the Nickname ‘Man Jose’?
The Big Apple, Sin City, the Big Easy -- all famous nicknames for American cities. But have you heard of Man Jose? This week we explore if San Jose should be…
Bay CuriousThere’s a Secret Message to Decode in San Jose
f you’ve walked past Adobe’s corporate headquarters in downtown San Jose, you may have spotted them: four big orange LED lights that look like flat-head…
Bay CuriousHow Much Truth Is There to Those ‘Speed Enforced by Aircraft’ Signs?
We've all seen the signs warning us of eyes in the sky looking for speeders. A Bay Curious listener wanted to find out if someone really was up there ready to…
Bay CuriousWhat Happens to San Francisco’s Recycling Once It Leaves the Curb?
Take a trip to Recology's Recycle Central, where San Francisco's waste is sorted and sent off for processing. Join the Bay Curious team as they test your trash…
Bay CuriousDid the Emptying of Mental Hospitals Contribute to Homelessness?
After patients were released from mental hospitals, there wasn't always a place for them to go. On this week's episode, we explore if deinstitutionalization…
Bay CuriousWhere Did the Wild Parrots of San Francisco Come From?
The busy streets of San Francisco seems like the last place you'd find wild parrots. And yet, there they are. How'd they get here? Reported by Jessica Placzek…
Bay CuriousWhere Did The Word ‘Hella’ Come From?
Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Bay CuriousThe Origins of ‘Hella’
Long associated with the Bay Area, the word 'hella' has gained widespread use. But how was the word born? Ask a question at baycurious.org Follow Olivia…
Bay CuriousWhy Are BART Trains So Loud?
Sometimes the noise on BART is so loud you can hardly think. Why such a racket? And could it possibly damage your hearing? Sam Harnett and Eli Wirtschafter…
Bay CuriousWhy Are Ships Buried Under San Francisco?
Ships from the Gold-Rush era are hidden deep underground throughout the city. How did they get so far from the shoreline? Learn more about your ad choices…