13 Best Bay Area News Podcasts

1. The Bay

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Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what's happening in the greatest region in the country. It's the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.more Host Ericka Cruz Guevarra
Email ****@kqed.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 448Twitter 3.7KInstagram 262.3K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Latest from KQED

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Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED's Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or less.more Host Bianca Taylor
Producer/Network KQED
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 91Twitter 86.4KInstagram 262.3K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Oaklandside 510

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An Oakland news podcast from the journalists at Oaklandside, Oakland's independent nonprofit newsroom. Each week we'll catch you up on the biggest news in Oakland, go behind the scenes with Oaklandside reporters for context and analysis you won't find anywhere else, and tell you about cool events around the Town.more Producer/Network The Oaklandside
Email ****@oaklandside.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 16.3KInstagram 37K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Crosscurrents

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Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area Mondays through Thursdays on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community.more Producer/Network KALW
Email ****@kalw.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kris Grimes, Natalie Orenstein +9 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 51 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Phil Matier

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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier's reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.more Host Phil Matier
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Tara Servatius
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 43Facebook 39.5KTwitter 48.8KInstagram 6.5K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Bay Current

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KCBS Radio's 'Bay Current' is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.more Host Mallory Somera
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@entercom.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 124 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. ABC7 News

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ABC7 News delivers the Bay Area's most watched local newscast—now straight to your ears! Catch up with the latest news, weather, and impactful stories from across the San Francisco Bay Area. Continuing our commitment to help Build a Better Bay Area, ABC7 provides local stories with real answers -- now available on the go in your daily podcast feed!more Producer/Network ABC7 Bay Area
Email ****@disney.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 2MTwitter 526.8KInstagram 544.3K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Doomloop Dispatch

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Welcome to the Doomloop Dispatch, the podcast about the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Journalists Kevin L. Jones and D. Scot Miller take every episode to tell you about what's going on in the Bay, including the facts the media conveniently leaves out.more Producer/Network Kevin L. Jones
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. State of the Bay

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CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We've always been more than just 'The City.' We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We'll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We'll talk about where we live and what matters most. About local and state politics...more Producer/Network Ethan Elkind, Grace Won
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Michael Steinberger, AG Bonta +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 10.8KTwitter 6.1KInstagram 5.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Bay Area All Local

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A daily dive into the top headlines in the Bay Area, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less from KCBS Radio.
Host Steve Scott
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@entercom.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Ryan Burge, Matt Mahan +2 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. The Podlight

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The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by editor Nick Preciado and senior reporter Joseph Geha, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.more Hosts Nicholas Preciado, Joseph Geha
Producer/Network San José Spotlight
Email ****@sanjosespotlight.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest James Williams
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Downballot

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Echoplex Media's hot take on news from The Bay Area and around California.
Producer/Network Echoplex Media Podcasts
Email ****@echoplexmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.4/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 3.5KTwitter 450Instagram 386 Get Email Contact

13. KTVU Fox 2

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The official podcast feed for KTVU Fox 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Catch up on the latest news and listen to other great content -- on the go!
Producer/Network KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area)
Email ****@fox.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Ronnie Lott, Sarina Bolden
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 483.5KInstagram 246.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact