World Cafe

Weekdays 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hosted by Raina Douris

World Cafe is hosted and produced by Raina Douris in Philadelphia at WXPN presents interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists.

Serving up a blend of blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country, live performances, and intimate interviews, the two-hour daily program is produced by WXPN-FM in Philadelphia.

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World Cafe

February 26, 2021

Waylon Payne on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Waylon Payne’s new album was inspired by his long journey to sobriety. His mom was a country hitmaker and his dad a guitarist for Willie Nelson. In his late teens, Waylon went on tour with his father was introduced to a hard partying lifestyle that became hard to shake. He shares how a different…
February 24, 2021

David Shaw on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

After college, David Shaw got serious about music, moved to New Orleans, and formed the band The Revivalists. They toured the world, opened for The Rolling Stones, and had hits like “Wish I Knew You.” Now, Shaw is set to release his first solo album. Get a special sneak preview as he joins New…
February 22, 2021

Encore Sessions with Lizzo and Ranky Tanky on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Back in the spring of 2019, as her album Cuz I Love You was exploding, Lizzo stopped by the World Cafe to perform some of her songs and tell stories about working with Prince and Missy Elliot. On the next World Cafe we’ll listen back to our sessions with Lizzo AND Ranky Tanky a group whose music…
February 19, 2021

John Morrison: The Black Roots of Rock & Roll, Part 3 on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Throughout February DJ and music journalist John Morrison is helping us celebrate the music of black artists with a series called The Black Roots of Rock and Roll. On the next World Cafe, we’ll move out of the ’70s and into the ’80s and ’90s with music from the proto-punk band Death, British duo…
February 19, 2021

An Encore Session with Devon Gilfillian on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Late last year Devon Gilfillian shared his take on Marvin Gaye’s 1971 album What’s Going On. On the next World Cafe, we revisit that session. Gilfillian talks about the emotional moment that led to the project and discusses how the themes of Gaye’s record are still current, half a century after it…
February 17, 2021

More From Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez on World Cafe – Thursday 2pm

On the next World Cafe, Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez stops by with some cozy, folky Latinx tunes that are perfect for winter. Grab a sweater a warm beverage and curl up next to your radio. It’s Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez’s monthly visit on the next World Cafe. World Cafe…
Feb 15, 2021

Bartees Strange on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Bartees Strange grew up studying opera, got into Christian punk rock, then became a hip hop producer. Now as a solo artist he’s made an incredibly…
Feb 10, 2021

John Morrison: The Black Roots of Rock & Roll, Part 2 on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

**Today's show may be pre-empted by NPR special coverage of former President Trump's second impeachment trial** Throughout February, DJ and music…
Feb 09, 2021

An Encore Session with Michael Mwenso on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

As a kid, Michael Mwenso befriended James Brown and even had the chance to sing and dance on stage with the soul legend. Now, Michael leads his own…
Feb 05, 2021

Nana Adjoa on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Nana Adjoa is a citizen of the world. She was raised in the Netherlands by a Dutch mother and Ghanaian father. She makes music that draws on…
Feb 03, 2021

Laura Jane Grace Performs from Stay Alive on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

When the pandemic lockdown began last year, many artists were quick to start up performing live online. But it was Laura Jane Grace’s desire to get…
Feb 02, 2021

An Encore Session with Bettye LaVette on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Bettye LaVette’s album Blackbirds is filled with her interpretations of songs by some of her favorite black women jazz singers – with the notable…
Jan 28, 2021

Fontaines D.C. on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Irish band Fontaines D.C. released their debut album, Dogrel, in 2019 and critics loved it. The BBC named it Album of the Year. So when Fontaines…
Jan 26, 2021

New Zealand Rising Star Benee on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

What’s it like to have a song go viral on TikTok and rack up half a billion plays on Spotify? We find out when host Stephen Kallao talks to…
Jan 25, 2021

An Encore Session with Phoebe Bridgers on World Cafe – Tuesday @ 2pm

A few months into the pandemic, Phoebe Bridgers released her sophomore solo album, Punisher. It quickly became an album for the moment – one that…
Jan 22, 2021

Matt Berninger of The National Performs New Songs Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Matt Berninger of The National has released his first solo record. It’s called Serpentine Prison. It was originally going to be an album of cover…
Jan 22, 2021

Brothers Osborne on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

For the sixth year in a row, Brothers Osborne have been nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Duo or Group Performance. We won’t find out until…
Jan 20, 2021

Kurt Vile Performs New Music Live on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Kurt Vile’s new EP was a project five years in the making. The goal behind Speed, Sound, Lonely KV was to make a record influenced by the country…
Jan 19, 2021

An Encore Session with Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Mike Hadreas makes music as Perfume Genius. Today, we’ll hear about his belief that everyone has the ability to profoundly shift who they are – and…
Jan 18, 2021

Bill Callahan Performs Live From His Home in Austin, Texas on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Bill Callahan, who used to perform under the band name Smog, has a new album called Gold Record. The new songs are about folks from all walks of…
Jan 15, 2021

An Encore Session with Mavis Staples on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Mavis Staples is one of America’s defining voices of peace and unity. She’s been performing since 1950, and at 79 years old, she released an album…
Jan 13, 2021

An Encore Session with The Chicks on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The Chicks recently returned with their first album in 14 years, called Gaslighter. Formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, the country trio shares the…
Jan 11, 2021

Kallao Looks Back on Nearly 30 Years of Live Performances on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

For nearly 30 years, thousands of bands and artists have walked through the doors of World Cafe. Today, host Stephen Kallao looks back at some…
Jan 08, 2021

Barry Gibb Talks About Breaking New Ground on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

One of the most successful artists of all time, Barry Gibb has written and performed countless hits as part of the Bee Gees. And on the new album…
Jan 08, 2021

Ivan Neville Chats with New Orleans Correspondent Gwen Thompkins on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Ivan Neville comes from one of New Orleans’ famous musical families – He’s the son of Aaron Neville and has played keyboards on recordings by The…
Jan 07, 2021

An Encore Session with The Avett Brothers on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Following an adventurous 2019 album, Closer Than Together, The Avett Brothers have returned to their beginnings with an intimate collection of songs…
Jan 05, 2021

The Avalanches Perform and Share a Custom DJ Set on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The Avalanches sampled their way to international success two decades ago thanks to the song “Frontier Psychiatrist.” Then, a decade and a half…
Jan 05, 2021

A Special Two-Hour Mix with Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

For the next World Cafe, a special two-hour mix with host Stephen Kallao! You’ll go for a drive with Bruce Springsteen and Bleachers with their…
Jan 01, 2021

World Cafe Presents a New Year’s Day Special – Friday at 2pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The champagne has been popped, the shrimp rings have been eaten, the resolutions have been made and… you know 2021’s GOTTA be…
Dec 30, 2020

Best of 2020 Interviews with Liz Phair and Michael McDonald on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

World Cafe wraps up 2020 with some of the best interviews of the year – Including Liz Phair. Earlier this year, she performed a special live set in…
Dec 29, 2020

Best Interviews of 2020 with Sylvan Esso and Mondo Cozmo on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

World Cafe brings you the best interviews of 2020 this week! One of the most memorable was Sylvan Esso, who released a beautiful album called Free…
Dec 28, 2020

Best of 2020 Interviews with Jason Isbell and Run The Jewels on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

This week, World Cafe rounds up the best of 2020! Jason Isbell made a return appearance this year upon the release of his album, Reunions. We’ll…
Dec 25, 2020

Best Interviews of 2020: Billie Eilish, Tim Heidecker on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

As the year comes to a close, World Cafe is revisiting some of the best sessions of 2020. First, pop megastar siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas chat…
Dec 24, 2020

World Cafe Celebrates Christmas with Andrew Bird – Friday at 2pm

Andrew Bird has a new record that some might not consider to be Christmas material at all! The collection of holiday classics and original songs is…
Dec 23, 2020

The Bird and the Bee Perform Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Inara George and Greg Kurstin are The Bird and the Bee, and they recently released the holiday album Put Up The Lights. The duo reimagines seasonal…
Dec 22, 2020

Hear the Staff of World Cafe’s Favorite Songs of 2020 – Wednesday at 2pm

The staff of World Cafe listens to A LOT of music. And today, it’s a two-hour roundup of the team’s favorite songs released in the past year. We’ll…
Dec 21, 2020

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan in Acoustic Performance on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The Smashing Pumpkins returned this year with a new album, called CYR, and it’s 20 tracks that push their sound in a more electronic direction. Billy…
Dec 18, 2020

Maggie Rogers Talks About Her Early Days of Songwriting on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Maybe you remember the viral video that turned Maggie Rogers from a college music student into an overnight success – Pharrell Williams became her…
Dec 18, 2020

Michael Mwenso Shares Some of His Favorite Protest Songs on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

As a kid, Michael Mwenso befriended James Brown and even got the chance to sing and dance on stage with the soul legend. Now, Michael leads his own…
Dec 15, 2020

A Special Live Performance by Mike Scott on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Over the last four decades, Mike Scott’s artistic curiosity has led to all sorts of sounds from his band The Waterboys. This time, he explores spoken…
Dec 14, 2020

An Encore Session with Kathleen Edwards on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Kathleen Edwards’ new album, Total Freedom, marks her return to music after eight years. Back in 2012, she had decided to quit the business…
Dec 11, 2020

Bruce Hornsby on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Bruce Hornsby has teamed up with countless musicians over the years, from the Grateful Dead to Bon Iver, not to mention being sampled by dozens of…
Dec 10, 2020

Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Gina Chavez’s latest album was nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Rock/Pop Album. Host Stephen Kallao checks in with Latin Roots correspondent…
Dec 08, 2020

Lido Pimienta Performs Some New Songs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

At age 19, Lido Pimienta moved from Colombia to Canada to pursue her artistic career – And she still has complicated feelings about the country she…
Dec 07, 2020

Jess Cornelius Shares Live Recordings From Her Home in Los Angeles on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

After playing in the band Teeth & Tongue for 10 years, Jess Cornelius went solo and relocated halfway around the world. The New Zealand born singer…
Dec 04, 2020

An Encore Session with Mandy on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Mandy Moore returned this year with her first new album in over a decade, called Silver Landings. The former teen pop star was inspired to get…
Dec 03, 2020

Low Cut Connie Front Man Adam Weiner on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

When tours and concerts were canceled indefinitely due to the pandemic, Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner could not stop performing. Since…
Dec 01, 2020

An Encore Session with Siblings Sean and Sara Watkins on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Siblings Sean and Sara Watkins spent over 30 years playing music together alongside Chris Thile in the popular bluegrass band, Nickel Creek. But…
Nov 30, 2020

Playing Live Shows in New Zealand with The Beths on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Dreaming of going to live concerts again? In New Zealand, it’s a reality! The country’s response to COVID-19 was so swift and effective that The…
Nov 27, 2020

Owen Pallett Performs Live on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Owen Pallett is a singular musical talent, a sought-after composer who has worked on records by R.E.M., Taylor Swift and The Mountain Goats. They've…
Nov 26, 2020

Joachim Cooder on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Ry Cooder and his son Joachim Cooder share a love of the music of Uncle Dave Macon. Macon was one of the first stars of the Grand Ole Opry, and…
Nov 24, 2020

New Music From Nashville, Plus Byron Gonzalez Has You Latin Quarantine Playlist on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

World Cafe's Nashville correspondent Ann Powers has a new selection of songs to share from Music City – They range from melancholy to dance worthy,…
Nov 23, 2020

Joe Firstman Performs with Cordovas on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Joe Firstman is the frontman of Nashville-based band Cordovas, but that's just the latest chapter in his unconventional career. After landing a…
Nov 20, 2020

Bea Kristi is Beabadoobee on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Bea Kristi was born in the Philippines, raised in London, and makes music as Beabadoobee. A few years ago, after posting the first song she ever…
Nov 20, 2020

Joan Osborne Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Relish on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

“One of Us” was a huge hit for Joan Osborne in 1995. But Eric Bazilian, who wrote the song, originally intended to give it to a different band. To…
Nov 18, 2020

Resistance Revival Chorus Performs Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

To many, the word “Resistance” might mean marching, protesting, or shouting – But for the Resistance Revival Chorus, it means singing. The 60-plus…
Nov 17, 2020

An Encore Session with Steven Van Zandt on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Steven Van Zandt has served as the bandana-clad guitarist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, but he also a boasts a successful solo career as…
Nov 16, 2020

Emily Kempf Performs with DEHD on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Before she was the frontwoman of Chicago trio DEHD, Emily Kempf was shy – She wrote songs but didn’t think she was a singer. Now she loves the rush…
Nov 13, 2020

The Avett Brothers Perform New Music Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

After last year’s adventurous album, Closer Than Together, The Avett Brothers return to their beginnings with an intimate collection of songs,…
Nov 13, 2020

Alanis Morissette Tells Stories About Her Career on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Alanis Morissette’s breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill turned 25 this year. It was adapted into a Broadway musical and just picked up 15 Tony…
Nov 11, 2020

An encore session with Don Bryant on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

As a staff songwriter for Hi Records, Don Bryant wrote some of the label's biggest hits in the ‘60s and ‘70s – including "I Can't Stand the Rain" by…
Nov 06, 2020

David Rawlings and Gillian Welch on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

In March a tornado hit Nashville and David Rawlings and Gillian Welch found themselves rescuing boxes of 20-year-old archived tapes from their…
Nov 03, 2020

No Words. Just a Two-Hour Mix of Instrumental Jams on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Lately, there’s been a lot of talking…A lot of arguing, debating, and just plain chatter. But today, you can find a moment to clear your head with…
Nov 02, 2020

This Election Day, You’ll Get Music to Vote By on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Whether you’ve already voted, or you’re on your way to the polls today – It’s Election Day in the USA! And host Raina Douris has a mix of songs to…
Oct 30, 2020

Bob Mould Performs Some New Music Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

When Bob Mould last visited the World Cafe in 2019, he had just released the album Sunshine Rock – It was a love letter to his musical youth. But…
Oct 30, 2020

An Encore Session with Ondara on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Ondara’s debut record, Tales of America, earned a Grammy nomination last year – Based in Minneapolis but born in Kenya, he examined the United States…
Oct 28, 2020

An Encore Session with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls are not only accomplished and beloved songwriters, they’re also long-time activists for causes ranging from…
Oct 27, 2020

Algiers Performs New Music Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Algiers have a new record, called There Is No Year. And despite the album’s title, it was actually recorded before 2020 – But the themes resonate…
Oct 26, 2020

Elvis Costello on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

For his new album, Hey Clockface, Elvis Costello first travelled to Helsinki, Finland to record a few songs playing all of the instruments himself.…
Oct 22, 2020

Devon Gilfillian & Phoenix on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Devon Gilfillian has recorded his take on Marvin Gaye’s 1971 album What’s Going On. On the next World Cafe, he shares what launched this project – a…
Oct 21, 2020

Songhoy Blues on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Songhoy Blues are just about to release their third record. Like their past work, it combines North African desert blues with rock, and the songs are…
Oct 20, 2020

Kathleen Edwards Performs Songs from Total Freedom on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Kathleen Edwards’ new album, Total Freedom, marks her return to music after eight years. Back in 2012, she decided to quit the business altogether…
Oct 19, 2020

Nick Lowe Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Nick Lowe has been writing songs for over 50 years, including classics like “What's So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding” and “Cruel to Be…
Oct 16, 2020

David Crosby on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

There may not be a musician alive with more stories than David Crosby. His life and career have been so interesting, Cameron Crowe made a documentary…
Oct 16, 2020

Margo Price Talks About Her Latest Album ‘That’s How Rumors Get Started’ on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Margo Price released her solo debut, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter – a country record – in 2016. So, it surprised many fans when she followed up with a…
Oct 14, 2020

Sample Great Indie-Rock Out of Quito, Ecuador on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Latin Roots correspondent, Byron Gonzalez, is back for the final episode of World Cafe’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Over the past few…
Oct 13, 2020

A Tour Around LA’s Historic Olvera Street on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Olvera Street is the oldest street in Los Angeles – It’s home to a bustling Mexican marketplace and a tightknit community, where Grammy-winning band…
Oct 12, 2020

Celebrating the Sounds of Lima, Peru on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

World Cafe’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues today! Latin Roots correspondent Byron Gonzalez has been stopping by the Cafe over the…
Oct 09, 2020

Sylvan Esso Perform Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

For Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath of Sylvan Esso, a little friction is essential to what makes their creative collaboration work. That realization…
Oct 09, 2020

The Mavericks Perform New Music Live on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The Mavericks have no borders – They make music that’s been classified as country, rock, Tex-Mex, and more. Now, as the band celebrates their 30th…
Oct 07, 2020

Bluegrass All-Star Billy Strings Joins Kallao on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Bluegrass all-star Billy Strings grew up playing in the traditional style of Bill Monroe and The Stanley Brothers – But then he discovered his own…
Oct 06, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues with Jorge Drexler on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

At the start of his career, Jorge Drexler was living two lives – He was a doctor by day and a musician by night. Ten years after making the decision…
Oct 05, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues with Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15th and runs until October 15th. To celebrate, our Latin Roots correspondent, Byron Gonzalez has been…
Oct 02, 2020

Dawes Lead Singer Taylor Goldsmith on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Dawes have a brand-new album called Good Luck with Whatever. On the next World Café, we get to live performances of the new songs (and an old…
Oct 02, 2020

My Morning Jacket Perform Live on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Back in 2015 when My Morning Jacket was making The Waterfall, the band recorded enough songs for a second album – And as lead singer Jim James…
Sep 30, 2020

An Encore Session with the Powerhouse Guitar Duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Today on the World Cafe, it’s the incredible dual guitars of Rodrigo Y Gabriela. Their 2019 album, titled Mettavolution, draws on the Sanskrit word…
Sep 29, 2020

Waylon Payne on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Waylon Payne played Jerry Lee Lewis in the film Walk the Line, and his parents, Jody Payne and Sammi Smith, were both Nashville "royalty". Today,…
Sep 28, 2020

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Roots Correspondent Byron Gonzalez on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, Latin Roots correspondent Byron Gonzalez has been taking World Cafe on a guided tour of exciting new…
Sep 23, 2020

Thad Cockrell in Live Performance from Nashville on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Thad Cockrell began his career as a singer-songwriter before branching out in the 2010s with his dance-influenced rock band, Leagues. Now, for the…
Sep 22, 2020

New Jersey Band Real Estate Performs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

After playing together for over a decade, New Jersey band, Real Estate, decided to make a change…They brought in collaborators for the first time –…
Sep 21, 2020

Carlos Santana Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

From his groundbreaking performance at Woodstock, to millions of albums sold in the ‘70s, and his revival in the ‘90s including the hit single…
Sep 18, 2020

The Many Lives of Lori McKenna on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

You could say Lori McKenna leads many lives…One as a mom of five, one as a celebrated Nashville songwriter who’s penned tracks for artists like Tim…
Sep 18, 2020

Sarah Jarosz Performs New Songs Live on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Sarah Jarosz has been going non-stop for more than a decade. Starting when she signed a record deal at just 16 years old, Sarah’s constantly been…
Sep 16, 2020

Is Making Music an Art, or a Science? Find Out with Nap Eyes on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Before becoming a musician, Nap Eyes frontman Nigel Chapman worked as a biochemist, and it’s had a big influence on his songwriting – He takes a…
Sep 15, 2020

An Encore Session with Chicano Batman on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The Los Angeles band Chicano Batman wanted to evolve with their latest collection of songs, called Invisible People. The sound of the record is big,…
Sep 14, 2020

Correspondent Byron Gonzalez Helps Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month on World Cafe - Tuesday at 2pm

Today, correspondent Byron Gonzalez kicks off World Cafe’s celebration of Hispanic heritage month! Byron joins host Stephen Kallao from KCSN in Los…
Sep 11, 2020

Jason Isbell on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Jason Isbell’s latest album Reunions covers a lot of ground: the sometimes-negative reaction he gets speaking out about what he believes, the hard…
Sep 10, 2020

An Encore Session with John Craigie on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

John Craigie has been called the lovechild of songwriter John Prine and comedian Mitch Hedberg. That’s partly because, when he performs live, Craigie…
Sep 09, 2020

An Encore Session with Steve Aoki on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Steve Aoki is one of the biggest and most successful electronic music producers in the world. He's collaborated with countless pop stars – artists…
Sep 08, 2020

Carolina Story on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The married duo of Ben and Emily Roberts have been playing together since 2009 in the band Carolina Story. We’ll talk to our Nashville correspondent…
Sep 07, 2020

Will Toldeo’s band Car Seat Headrest and His Alter-Ego, Named Trait on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Will Toldeo’s band Car Seat Headrest has evolved a lot over the years, never making the same type of album twice. What started as a bedroom project…
Sep 04, 2020

Hannah Georgas Plus Special Guest Owen Pallett on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Hannah Georgas went from admiring rock band, The National, to performing with them, to having her latest album produced by the band’s co-founder,…
Sep 02, 2020

Josh Ostrander Performs as Mondo Cozmo on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Josh Ostrander, who performs as Mondo Cozmo, has been making music for two decades, but he felt an unprecedented level of success and pressure with…
Sep 01, 2020

An Encore Session with Singer Macy Gray on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Singer Macy Gray recently started a nonprofit to provide support and resources to families who have been affected by police brutality. On the next…
Aug 31, 2020

Don Bryant Performs Songs from His Latest Project on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

As a staff songwriter for Hi Records, Don Bryant wrote some of the label's biggest hits in the 60's and 70's – including "I Can't Stand the Rain" by…
Aug 25, 2020

Ann Powers Shares Her Favorite New Music from August on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Ann Powers: Nashville New Music for August World Cafe's Nashville correspondent Ann Powers stops by with her favorite new music from August. Ruston…
Aug 24, 2020

Phoebe Bridgers Performs Music from Punisher on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Phoebe Bridgers has been busy with lots of projects in the three years since her debut, and now she returns with Punisher – along with a sense of…
Aug 23, 2020

Old 97s Frontman Rhett Miller Performs on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Old 97s have been through a lot together over the 27 years they’ve been a band. Frontman Rhett Miller talks about how they’ve made it through those…
Aug 20, 2020

Bright Eyes on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Bright Eyes are putting out their first new album in nearly 10 years. On the next World Café, Conor Oberst and Nate Walcott talk about what went into…
Aug 19, 2020

Hazel English Joins Stephen Kallao for Music and Talk on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Before releasing her debut album Wake UP!, Hazel English was working on her college thesis. The thesis was written as a science fiction novel, which…
Aug 18, 2020

An Encore Session with Run the Jewels on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Killer Mike is a rapper from Atlanta. El-P is a rapper/producer from New York. Together they are Run the Jewels and their latest album RTJ4 tells…
Aug 17, 2020

Michael McDonald Performs New Stuff Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Michael McDonald released two timely singles this year – His covers of “What the World Needs Now” and “What’s Going On” came out early in 2020 before…
Aug 14, 2020

An Encore Session with Christine and the Queens on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Over the last few years, Christine and the Queens has emerged as a wildly unique performer – The French singer-songwriter is able to express complex…
Aug 13, 2020

Kathleen Edwards Performs Live on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Kathleen Edwards’ new album, Total Freedom, marks her return to music after eight years. Back in 2012, she had decided to quit the business…
Aug 12, 2020

Hazel English Describes Why She Loves Songwriting on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

After hearing the debut album from Hazel English, you might be surprised to learn what inspired it. At one point, she was studying to be a sci-fi…
Aug 11, 2020

Singer-Songwriter Tre Burt Performs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Not long ago, singer-songwriter Tre Burt was doing pretty much everything on his own: Busking, touring, and recording and releasing his own music,…
Aug 10, 2020

Some of the Greatest Title Tracks of All Time on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The thing about a title track is that it has to be good enough to name the whole album after. And today, we’ll hear a full two hours of some of the…
Aug 07, 2020

The Chicks on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Dixie Chicks have a new name – The Chicks – and a new record, called Gaslighter. It’s their first new album in 14 years! On the next World Cafe,…
Aug 07, 2020

An Encore Session with Musician and Storyteller Steve Earle on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Steve Earle is a songwriter and musician – but he’s also a storyteller. Many of the songs on his upcoming album, Ghosts of West Virginia, were…
Aug 05, 2020

An Encore Session with The Lumineers on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The Lumineers’ third studio album is a daring record that looks at addiction through the lens of three different family members across three…
Aug 04, 2020

David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Why make one album when you can have 5 EPs? David Longstreth, leader of Dirty Projectors, will explain the ambitious new project that features band…
Aug 03, 2020

Ondara Shares About Writing Songs in Quarantine as a Kind of Therapy on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Ondara released his debut, Tales of America, last year to great praise, and even earned a Grammy nomination. Based in Minneapolis but born in Kenya,…
Aug 03, 2020

Mandy Moore Performs Off Silver Landings on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Mandy Moore is back with her first new album in over a decade, called Silver Landings. The former teen pop star was inspired to get back to making…
Jul 30, 2020

Dizzy Performs Live on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

When frontwoman Katie Munshaw and drummer Charlie Spencer of Dizzy met in the ninth grade, they probably didn't expect to become an award-winning…
Jul 29, 2020

Perfume Genius on His Life and Latest Album on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Perfume Genius recently released a new album called Set My Heart on Fire Immediately—and he wasn’t joking around with that title! On the next World…
Jul 28, 2020

Hear Music From Man Man’s First Album in Seven Years on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The music of Man Man could maybe be best described as “controlled chaos” -- everything from the way frontman Ryan Kattner writes, to their eclectic…
Jul 27, 2020

S.G. Goodman Performs From Her Debut Album on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

S.G. Goodman’s debut album, Old Time Feeling, is an intimate collection of songs that addresses her life growing up in the rural south, and…
Jul 24, 2020

The War And Treaty on this Encore Edition of the World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Tanya Blount started singing R&B as a teen, and Michael Trotter discovered his musical calling while serving as a soldier in Iraq. Together, the…
Jul 23, 2020

Zeshan B Performs Live from His New Album on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Zeshan B’s music combines his love of American soul with influences from India and Pakistan, where his parents are from. It’s a blend that started…
Jul 22, 2020

Siblings Sean and Sara Watkins on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Siblings Sean and Sara Watkins spent over 30 years playing music together alongside Chris Thile in the popular bluegrass band, Nickel Creek. But…
Jul 21, 2020

How Do You Know Stephen Malkmus? Join Raina Douris for World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

There are many reasons why you might know Stephen Malkmus: as a member of Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, as a member of Silver Jews with the late…
Jul 20, 2020

Grammy-award Winners Ranky Tanky on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Grammy-award winning band Ranky Tanky hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and their music draws on the culture of slave descendants from the…
Jul 17, 2020

Lucinda Williams Joins Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Lucinda Williams has always carved her own path – It’s true in her music, which has defied genre labels over the course of 20 albums. And it’s true…
Jul 16, 2020

Killer Mike and EL-P of Run The Jewels on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The release of Run the Jewels' brand new album RTJ4 couldn't have been more timely. Both catchy and thought-provoking, the songs criticize systems of…
Jul 15, 2020

The Uplifting Story Behind Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

There's an incredibly uplifting story behind Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" – And she’s here to tell it and perform the disco classic live, on this…
Jul 14, 2020

Get Familiar with Jonathan Wilson Again, or for the First Time on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Even if you’re not familiar with Jonathan Wilson’s music, you've probably heard his work before. As an established producer, he’s helped to…
Jul 13, 2020

Looking Back on the Year That Was 1980 on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

1980 was the year of “The Miracle on Ice,” the birth of CNN, the invention of the Post-It note – And it was a banner year for music. Today, we’ll…
Jul 10, 2020

Rufus Wainwright Returns to His Roots on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Since his breakout debut in the mid-90s, Rufus Wainwright has always been an artist with a flair for the dramatic – He’s even written operas. And…
Jul 10, 2020

Bob Geldof Joins Raina Douris on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Thirty-five years ago on July 13th, nearly two billion people tuned in to watch Live Aid. It was an unprecedented, star-studded benefit concert – and…
Jul 08, 2020

Jessy Wilson Performs Live on this Encore World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Jessy Wilson was looking for a more rock ‘n’ roll vibe after her former group, the Americana duo Muddy Magnolias, broke up. So, she reached out to…
Jul 07, 2020

Willie Nelson Presents His 70th Studio Album on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Willie Nelson has just released his 70th (!!!) studio album, First Rose of Spring. The living legend walks us through some of the songs on the…
Jul 06, 2020

The Jayhawks Perform from Their New Album, XOXO, on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The Jayhawks' new album, XOXO, comes out this Friday, but we'll get an exclusive preview of some of their new songs in a live performance today.…
Jul 03, 2020

Need a Live Concert? World Cafe Brings You Two Hours of Live Music – Friday at 2pm

Summer is officially here! But this summer is going to be a bit unusual for music-lovers, with so many outdoor festivals and concerts cancelled. So…
Jul 03, 2020

Hear Songs off the Self-Titled Debut from Muzz on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The brand-new band Muzz formed after just one rehearsal. It’s the collaboration of three old friends: Paul Banks of Interpol, Matt Barrick of the…
Jul 01, 2020

Paul Beaubrun Performs Off His Latest Album on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Paul Beaubrun was born into the legendary musical family behind Boukman Eksperyans, one of Haiti's most famous bands. But he’s also made a name for…
Jun 30, 2020

Jaime Wyatt Performs Off her New Album, Neon Cross, on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Jaime Wyatt is often associated with “Outlaw Country.” With her cowboy hats and coordinated full suits, she certainly looks the part – But she’s also…
Jun 29, 2020

Nicole Atkins Performs Some New Music on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Nicole Atkins has released Italian Ice just in time for beach days, even if you won’t be heading to the beach this particular Summer. Nicole, who…
Jun 26, 2020

Brandy Clark Performs Songs From Her New Solo Album on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Nashville-based songwriter Brandy Clark has written tunes that have been recorded by Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, and Darius Rucker. Clark co-wrote…
Jun 26, 2020

Easing into the World of Steve Aoki on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

It's no wonder a long list of musicians wants to work with Steve Aoki, one of the world’s biggest and most successful electronic music producers. His…
Jun 24, 2020

Margaret Glaspy Talks About Discipline and Her Writing Process on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Brooklyn-based artist Margaret Glaspy has been using her time efficiently during self-isolation. From enrolling in distance learning at Harvard to…
Jun 23, 2020

Louisiana Indie Rockers Sweet Crude on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

With deep roots in Louisiana, the six members of Sweet Crude make indie rock with lyrics that combine English and Louisiana’s French dialect. And…
Jun 22, 2020

An Encore Session with Michael Kiwanuka on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

If you've seen HBO's Big Little Lies, then you know Michael Kiwanuka's song "Cold Little Heart" from the opening credits. The song catapulted Michael…
Jun 19, 2020

Commemorating Juneteenth with a Playlist Rooted in African American History on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, one of the most remote slave states, learned that they were free. Today, Juneteenth, commemorates the…
Jun 19, 2020

Thao Nguyen Joins Host Stephen Kallao on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

In the last five years, Thao Nguyen married her girlfriend and also made a trip to Vietnam with her mom, who hadn’t been back since escaping the war…
Jun 17, 2020

Meg Remy Performs Some New Songs Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Meg Remy's musical roots are in the DIY punk world – and when she began making music as U.S. Girls over a decade ago, she played everything herself.…
Jun 16, 2020

Jason Isbell Performs Some New Songs Live on World Cafe from WXPN – Wednesday at 2pm

Jason Isbell’s new album Reunions covers a lot of ground: the sometimes-negative reaction he gets speaking out about what he believes, the hard work…
Jun 15, 2020

Hear a Mt. Joy Live Set Recorded for World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

When Mt. Joy made their debut in 2018, the song “Silver Lining” went to number one on Billboard’s Adult Alternative chart. Now the band’s back with…
Jun 12, 2020

Wrapping Up “Sense of Place” LA at Capitol Studios on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Today, World Cafe wraps up the “Sense of Place” series in Los Angeles – And we’re going clubbing. Host Raina Douris heads to downtown L.A. to check…
Jun 12, 2020

Nashville-Based Songwriter Devon Gilfillian Performs on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Earlier this year Nashville-based songwriter Devon Gilfillian put out his debut full length called Black Hole Rainbow -- a trip to South Africa…
Jun 11, 2020

Norah Jones Performs from Pick Me Up Off the Floor on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Norah Jones is a household name – So it may come as a surprise that it took her a while to find her voice in the beginning. She joins host Raina…
Jun 09, 2020

Country musician Tyler Childers Performs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Country musician Tyler Childers recently crossed something off of his bucket list when his name was added to a sign along Route 23 in Kentucky, also…
Jun 08, 2020

Courtney Marie Andrews Performs Off Her New Record on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

There are a lot of heartbreak albums out there, but few handle the subject with as much nuance as Courtney Marie Andrews’ new record. It’s called Old…
Jun 05, 2020

Take Cover on the Next World Cafe! Monday at 2pm

Today, it’s all cover songs on the World Cafe! For a full two hours, we’ll dig into the different ways musicians conceptualize the same idea…Like…
Jun 04, 2020

Visiting One of the Oldest Streets in Los Angeles, Olvera Street on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

It's Friday, and World Cafe's “Sense of Place: Los Angeles” series continues. First, we visit the oldest street in Los Angeles, Olvera Street – It’s…
Jun 03, 2020

An Encore Session with Rihannon Giddens on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

In 2017, Rihannon Giddens stopped by the World Cafe with her album, Freedom Highway. On that record, she went straight to the darkest parts of…
Jun 02, 2020

Steven Page Performs His New Single, “Isolation,” on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Steven Page, former Barenaked Ladies frontman, has a new single, called “Isolation.” He wrote it right at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown,…
Jun 01, 2020

You’re Going to Hear From Pre-Superstar John Mayer on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Right before the release of his debut album, Room For Squares, in 2001, John Mayer stopped by World Cafe to talk about the song “No Such Thing,”…
May 29, 2020

Christine and the Queens Perform New Stuff on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Christine and the Queens has a new EP called La Vita Nuova – it is also a short film and another step in the ever-evolving exploration of herself…
May 28, 2020

It’s a Visit to South Central, Where West Coast Hip Hop Began on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

It’s Friday, and World Cafe’s "Sense of Place" visit to Los Angeles continues. This week, host Raina Douris takes a tour of South Central, where West…
May 27, 2020

Chicano Batman Performs New Material Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The Los Angeles band Chicano Batman set out to evolve with their latest collection of songs called Invisible People. The sound of the record is big,…
May 26, 2020

Pete Townshend and His First Ever Novel, The Age of Anxiety, on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Pete Townshend, the major creative force behind The Who, has written his first ever novel, titled The Age of Anxiety – And, there are plans to turn…
May 25, 2020

Mikel Jollett Shares His Dramatic Childhood on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Mikel Jollett, leader of Airborne Toxic Event, has a new memoir called Hollywood Park— and the band’s new album, by the same name, serves as its…
May 22, 2020

World Cafe Celebrates Rosanne Cash – Monday at 2pm

The prestigious MacDowell Medal recognizes an outstanding contribution to American arts and culture. It’s been awarded to luminaries like Toni…
May 21, 2020

Possum Dixon’s Rob Zabrecky Joins Raina on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Fridays on the World Cafe, we’ve been joining host Raina Douris for a “Sense of Place” tour of Los Angeles. Today, former frontman of the band Possum…
May 20, 2020

Songs from All Different Decades of Music, Including Songs About Years on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

If you feel like the days have started to blend together over the past couple of months, you’re not alone. And today, World Cafe’s just going with…
May 19, 2020

Adam Granduciel on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Adam Granduciel, leader of The War on Drugs, has been spending his time at home bonding with his young son and working on a new record. On the next…
May 18, 2020

Michaela Anne on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Michaela Anne grew up the daughter of a Navy Captain, and by the time she graduated high school, she had lived in 20 different houses. As an artist,…
May 15, 2020

Making Music with Sparks on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Brothers Ron and Russel Mael have been making music as the band Sparks for almost 50 years. On the next World Cafe, Ron and Russell tell stories…
May 14, 2020

From Liz Phair to Ethan Gruska, Catch Live Performances on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

World Cafe is taking a trip to LA every Friday with the Sense of Place series. In the first hour, Liz Phair takes the stage to perform live and talk…
May 12, 2020

Hamilton Leithauser Talks with Host Stephen Kallao and Performs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The inspiration for an album can come from anywhere. For Hamilton Leithauser, it was a nice man riding a ferry, telling stories. Each song on his new…
May 11, 2020

Saxophone Legend Sonny Rollins Stopped By in 2007. That Session on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

World Cafe digs into the archives to revisit a session with one of the greatest jazz performers ever, Sonny Rollins. The saxophone legend stopped by…
May 06, 2020

An Encore Session with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots, and bandleader for The Tonight Show, is also an author five times over. His latest book, Mixtape Potluck, is…
May 05, 2020

Don Vappie Performs from The Blue Book of Storyville on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Don Vappie grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s playing string instruments in funk bands, and somewhere along the way, he reached for a banjo. He went on to…
May 04, 2020

Another Vintage Session with Coldplay on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Coldplay were one of the first massive rock bands of the new millennium. Not long after they released their breakthrough album, Parachutes, they…
Apr 30, 2020

Steve Earle Performs From Ghosts of West Virginia Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Steve Earle is a songwriter and musician – but he’s also a storyteller. Many of the songs on his upcoming album, Ghosts of West Virginia, were…
Apr 29, 2020

The White Stripes from a Vintage 2003 World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The White Stripes are now known as one of the most influential indie rock groups of the 2000s – and back in 2003, they were just hitting the peak of…
Apr 28, 2020

An Early Peek at Early James’ Forthcoming Release on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Birmingham-based musician Early James had to stop touring last month just as he was about to put out his debut. That album, called Singing for My…
Apr 27, 2020

An Encore Session with Sheryl Crow from 1993 on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

You’ll hear an encore session with Sheryl Crow from 1993. Before She had a huge hit with the song “All I Wanna Do,” she visited World Cafe. We dug…
Apr 24, 2020

Get Ready for a Classic Cafe with Phish and David Dye! It’s World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

We're going back in time for a Classic Cafe with Phish! They joined original host, David Dye, for a session recorded in early 2000 when they released…
Apr 24, 2020

M Ward Performs off his New Album on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Since releasing his debut album two decades ago, prolific singer-songwriter M Ward has rarely taken a break, but now, he suddenly has some unplanned…
Apr 22, 2020

The Three Sisters of Haim Reunite Online for World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Like so many of us right now, the three sisters of Haim are self-isolating at home with their lives on hold. And for siblings who spend all their…
Apr 21, 2020

Angie McMahon Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Angie McMahon On the next World Cafe, Angie McMahon talks to host Stephen Kallao over Zoom from her bedroom in Melbourne, Australia. We’ll find out…
Apr 20, 2020

Laura Marling Shares Her Latest Release with Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Laura Marling wasn’t planning to release her new album until the end of the summer. But when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, Laura decided…
Apr 17, 2020

You'll Hear From Ed O'Brien with His New Solo Project, EOB on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

EOB is the new solo project of Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien. Through the years, some of his bandmates have offered up solo work, and now it’s Ed’s…
Apr 17, 2020

Folk Artist Tré Burt on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Not long ago, folk artist Tré Burt was doing pretty much everything on his own. Busking, touring, recording, and releasing his own music, including…
Apr 15, 2020

Celebrating Public Radio Music Day on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

It's Public Radio Music Day, where public radio music stations of all kinds celebrate their unique musical genres – from jazz and classical to rock…
Apr 14, 2020

An Encore Session with Tyler Childers on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Encore: Tyler Childers When you think of “country music” - do you picture cowboy hats? Pick-up trucks? Red solo cups? That’s exactly what Kentucky’s…
Apr 13, 2020

Maggie Koerner Chats with World Cafe Correspondent Gwen Thompkins – Tuesday at 2pm

Maggie Koerner was pursuing a master's degree in Child Psychology when a friend heard her sing and convinced her to make a career out of it. As she…
Apr 10, 2020

Frances Quinlan Performs From Her First Solo Album on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Leader of the Philadelphia band Hop Along for 15 years, Frances Quinlan has a voice that’s unique and – in her own words – you either like it or you…
Apr 10, 2020

Drive-By Truckers Perform Off Their New Album on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Drive-By Truckers The Unraveling is the name of the new album from the band Drive-By Truckers. The Truckers’ Patterson Hood says many of the band’s…
Apr 08, 2020

It’s the King of Slydeco Sonny Landreth on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Sonny Landreth stopped by the World Cafe last fall with a sneak preview performance of his new album, out now, called Blacktop Run. Plus, he talks…
Apr 07, 2020

The Black Crowes Perform a Live Acoustic Set on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Singer Chris Robinson and guitarist Rich Robinson had a rocky relationship as the leaders of influential southern rock band, The Black Crowes. And in…
Apr 06, 2020

Caroline Rose on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

On her new album, Superstar, Caroline Rose tells the story of a person on a quest for fame – a character she says is partly inspired by herself – and…
Apr 03, 2020

Hear Logan Ledger, Plus Remembering Adam Schlesinger on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Listening to Logan Ledger is like hopping in a time machine back to the classic recordings of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. His debut album was…
Apr 02, 2020

World Cafe Pays a Visit to Rockbridge Guitars in Charlottesville – Friday at 2pm

World Cafe closes out this week’s “Sense of Place” visit to Virginia with a stop in Charlottesville, where a tiny shop called Rockbridge Guitars…
Apr 01, 2020

GWAR on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

When you think of Richmond's music scene, the first genre to come to mind probably isn't heavy metal. But today, we’ll meet one of the city’s revered…
Apr 01, 2020

You’ll Visit Spacebomb as This Week’s “Sense of Place” Series Continues on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Spacebomb is a one-stop shop – a record label and a recording studio – that also provides management, publishing, and production services to artists.…
Mar 30, 2020

From Richmond, Virginia You’ll Meet Saw Black on the World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

We’re visiting Richmond, Virginia this week on the World Cafe, and today, we meet Saw Black. The up-and-coming band is led by Justin Black, who was…
Mar 27, 2020

World Cafe’s “Sense of Place” Series in Virginia Continues with Gold Connections – Friday at 2pm

Singer and songwriter, Will Marsh, started Gold Connections back at The College of William & Mary when he connected with Car Seat Headrest’s, Will…
Mar 27, 2020

Sense of Place: Richmond with The Sleepwalkers on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

This week, we’re bringing you a deep dive into Richmond, Virginia’s music scene for World Cafe’s “Sense of Place” series. The Sleepwalkers are one of…
Mar 25, 2020

Travel to Virginia for a Musical Adventure on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Want to explore a new place from home? Then join the hosts of World Cafe, who travelled to Virginia a couple months ago for a musical adventure!…
Mar 24, 2020

Check Out the Magnificent Mixology of Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Today on the World Cafe, it’s a mix you won’t want to miss… Since there’s never a bad time for a great Sharon Jones vocal performance, we’ll hear her…
Mar 23, 2020

Feeling Cooped Up Practicing Self-Isolation? Maybe it’s Time to Start a Band! World Cafe Airs Tuesday at 2pm

Did you know? You can use almost anything to make music. By simply tapping her thighs, Maggie Rogers wrote the rhythm for her song “Alaska”; Sibling…
Mar 20, 2020

It’s a 1999 Needledrop on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Moby made a seminal record based on the samples of musical archivist Alan Lomax. Dido wrote a song most people wouldn’t know about until Eminem…
Mar 19, 2020

Hear Music to Celebrate the New Season on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Winter is officially over. Today is the first day of Spring, and host Raina Douris brings us a playlist celebrating all the new season has to offer –…
Mar 19, 2020

An Encore Session with Guitarist Samantha Fish on the World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Guitarist Samantha Fish makes bold and expressive blues music. So, it may come as a surprise that she needed a nudge to perform live at first, when…
Mar 16, 2020

Members of The Pogues and the Lost Bayou Ramblers Form Poguetry on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Members of The Pogues have teamed up with the Louisiana band Lost Bayou Ramblers to form a new act, called Poguetry. Spider Stacy, original member of…
Mar 13, 2020

Local Favorite Michaela Anne on an Encore Edition of World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Michaela Anne grew up the daughter of a Navy Captain, and by the time she graduated high school, she had lived in 20 different houses. As an artist,…
Mar 12, 2020

Soccer Mommy Performs Off New Album Color Theory on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Soccer Mommy has a new album called Color Theory. It’s broken into 3 sections – yellow, blue, and gray – according to what the songs mean to her. On…
Mar 11, 2020

Singer Jonah Mutono Performs on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Singer Jonah Mutono has lived in Uganda, Kenya, Philadelphia, London and New York. Growing up, he says he didn’t have a lot of creative friends. And…
Mar 10, 2020

Aubrie Sellers Performs From Her New Album, Far From Home on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Aubrie Sellers It might seem like musicians are flocking to Nashville to seek their fortune– and, a lot of them are. But Aubrie Sellers? She grew up…
Mar 09, 2020

An Encore Session with Marcus King on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

About a year ago, Marcus King left his home in South Carolina, moved to Nashville, and made his first solo record. It was produced by his buddy, Dan…
Mar 06, 2020

Katie Pruitt joins host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Katie Pruitt was brought up in a religious household in suburban Atlanta without a lot of gay role models, and with parents who worried she would be…
Mar 06, 2020

Huey Lewis and the News Join Host Raina Douris with New Stuff on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Huey Lewis and the News have released a new original album, called Weather, their first in almost twenty years. But while they were in the process of…
Mar 05, 2020

Great Grandpa Perform Live on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

At the release of Great Grandpa's first album, they all lived in the same Seattle apartment, and owed their sound in part to that city's roots in the…
Mar 03, 2020

Billie Eilish Joins the Bond Family with “No Time To Die” on the World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

James Bond has been a spy for almost 60 years now, one of the longest-running film series ever. Since the beginning, with 1962’s Dr. No, we’ve seen…
Mar 02, 2020

Bonny Light Horseman Join Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe - Tuesday at 2pm

Bonny Light Horseman is a project of three friends who got together to make new folk music, inspired by the spirit of old folk music. That trio is…
Mar 02, 2020

An Encore Session with The Growlers on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The Growlers have a sound so unique, they needed to name their own genre for it: “beach goth.” The California band initially got together when asked…
Feb 28, 2020

Nathaniel Rateliff - World Cafe Friday at 2 pm

After two successful albums, including their 2015 breakout song "S.O.B.", Nathaniel Rateliff has side-tracked from his band The Night Sweats to…
Feb 27, 2020

Robbie Robertson talks about The Band, Bob Dylan, Martin Scorcese and more - World Cafe Thursday

Robbie Robertson of The Band visits the World Cafe! Their 1969 self-titled record featured classics like “Up On Cripple Creek” and “The Night They…
Feb 26, 2020

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong join host Raina Douris - World Cafe Wednesday @ 2 pm

The live show of Baltimore outfit, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, is an experience similar to seeing Phish or The Grateful Dead…There’s an energy between…
Feb 25, 2020

Becca Stevens - Wonderbloom - World Cafe Tuesday @ 2 pm

Heather Heyer was tragically murdered while peacefully protesting the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville back in 2017. Shortly after, Becca…
Feb 23, 2020

Twin Peaks mini concert - Monday @ 2 pm on World Cafe

Chicago band Twin Peaks makes music that feels like you’re hanging out with your best friends, which makes sense, because the band is made up of 5…
Feb 14, 2020

Hiss Golden Messenger ‘s MC Taylor Joins Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Hiss Golden Messenger is North Carolina singer-songwriter, MC Taylor. His latest album, Terms of Surrender, almost didn’t become a reality – The…
Feb 14, 2020

Sense of Place Virgina Wraps Up with David Wax Museum and Lowland Hum on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

World Cafe's Sense of Place trip to Charlottesville, Virginia wraps up with local bands David Wax Museum and Lowland Hum, who have created a unique…
Feb 12, 2020

It’s the Hackensaw Boys on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

World Cafe continues its Sense of Place trip to Charlottesville, Virginia with the Hackensaw Boys. They've been part of the sound of Charlottesville…
Feb 10, 2020

Sense of Place Charlottesville, VA continues with the Cavalier Marching Band on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

World Cafe’s Sense of Place trip to Charlottesville, Virginia continues today with a dose of school spirit! At the University of Virginia, we’ll meet…
Feb 07, 2020

A New Sense of Place: Charlottesville with Dave Matthews on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

In a new Sense of Place series, World Cafe hits the road this week to explore Charlottesville, Virginia. To kick things off, we start with…
Feb 06, 2020

The Overcoats Perform on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The New York duo, Overcoats, debuted in 2017 with a minimalist sound and otherworldly harmonies that many music critics described as “sweet.” But,…
Feb 06, 2020

The Wood Brothers on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Kingdom in My Mind, the latest album from The Wood Brothers, started from some time spent jamming in a new studio space. The songs didn’t end up as…
Feb 04, 2020

Actor Jeff Golblum Shows Off His Musical Side on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

When you think of actor Jeff Golblum, his notable roles in movies like Jurassic Park and Independence Day may come to mind. But he’s also a jazz…
Feb 03, 2020

A Slaughter Beach, Dog Mini-Concert Recorded Live at WXPN on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Philadelphia pop-punk band Modern Baseball went on indefinite hiatus back in 2017 following a period of writer’s block from songwriter Jake Ewald. He…
Jan 31, 2020

The Lone Bellow Join Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Friday at 5pm

The Lone Bellow created their new album in solitude. The trio worked, ate, and slept in an upstate New York studio – away from everything – and left…
Jan 31, 2020

An Encore Session with The Head and the Heart on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The Head and The Heart return for a special acoustic performance in front of a live audience who gave us some questions for the band that led to some…
Jan 29, 2020

The Milk Carton Kids Join Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

After recording their last album with a backing band, The Milk Carton Kids decided to return to their duo roots. On the new record, The Only Ones,…
Jan 28, 2020

Leif Vollebekk Joins Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Just before Leif Vollebekk released his 2017 album Twin Solitude, he thought it might be his last…He felt like he wasn’t reaching an audience or…
Jan 27, 2020

Nashville Singer-Songwriter David Olney’s Rich Legacy of Music on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Nashville singer-songwriter, David Olney, passed away on January 18th. He leaves behind a rich collection of songs from his nearly five decades as a…
Jan 24, 2020

A Grammy Preview with Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards are happening this Sunday, and World Cafe hosts Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao review a bunch of their favorite…
Jan 22, 2020

An Encore Session with Michael Kiwanuka on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest album Kiwanuka is being heralded as among the best of the year. It follows up the success of 2016’s Love & Hate which…
Jan 20, 2020

Big Thief Performs on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The band Big Thief put out two albums in 2019 – U.F.O.F. and Two Hands. The band joins us on the next World Cafe. We’ll hear stories about how the…
Jan 17, 2020

An Encore Session with Yola and Talia Schlanger on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

British musician Yola describes her life as a series of ups and downs – being homeless one day and getting compliments from James Brown the next. She…
Jan 16, 2020

NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson Joins Raina and Kallao to Discuss the Grammys on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The 92nd annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday and NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson, co-host of the podcast “Pop Culture Happy Hour”, joins the Raina and…
Jan 15, 2020

Jeremy Ivey Talks About His Solo Debut with host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Jeremy Ivey has stepped out with his solo debut, after years of writing and playing on the albums of his wife, country singer-songwriter Margo Price.…
Jan 14, 2020

Hiss Golden Messenger Performs Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Hiss Golden Messenger Hiss Golden Messenger almost didn’t want to release his latest album Terms of Surrender – The songs were just too raw. In the…
Jan 14, 2020

Son Little’s Harrowing Hard Drive Failure. He Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Son Little’s new songs were in great shape, when his hard drive failed, and he lost everything. That’s the beginning of the story of his new album,…
Jan 10, 2020

An Encore Session with Clairo on the World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Clairo was a senior in high school when she shot a music video for her song “Pretty Girl” in her bedroom and uploaded it to YouTube, where it’s…
Jan 10, 2020

The Lumineers Perform Live on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Lumineers have become one of the biggest bands in America since their song “Ho Hey” topped numerous charts in 2012. Their ambitious new album,…
Jan 08, 2020

The Growlers Join Host Raina Douris and Perform Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The Growlers have a sound so unique, they needed to come up with their own genre for it: “beach goth”. The California band originally got together…
Jan 07, 2020

Chrissie Hynde Joins Host Raina Douris on This Encore World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Lead singer of The Pretenders for the last four decades, Chrissie Hynde embodies the essence of rock ‘n’ roll. On her new solo album, the sound may…
Jan 06, 2020

The New Pornographers Join Host Raina Douris and Perform Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

There are currently eight band members in The New Pornographers. And like so much of their catalog, their latest album, In The Morse Code Of Brake…
Jan 05, 2020

Whitney Performs Live on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Chicago indie duo Whitney’s sophomore album is called Further Seems Forever, and unlike their debut which was a breakup album, this is a commitment…
Jan 03, 2020

Michaela Anne Joins Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Michaela Anne grew up the daughter of a Navy Captain, and by the time she graduated high school, she had lived in 20 different houses. As an artist,…
Jan 01, 2020

Anthony Lamarca Performs Live with The Building on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Anthony Lamarca fronts a band called The Building when he isn’t busy playing guitar in the Grammy Award winning band, The War on Drugs. When he and…
Dec 31, 2019

To Ring in 2020, It’s All About New Beginnings, Changes, and Fresh Starts on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

To ring in 2020, host Raina Douris spins a playlist of songs all about new beginnings, changes, and fresh starts. We’ll hear from Tears for Fears,…
Dec 30, 2019

World Cafe’s Final Look Back Interview Features Lizzo – Tuesday at 2pm

It’s World Cafe’s final look back at the best interviews of the year today…And Lizzo had a pretty remarkable 2019. We’ll hear her live performance of…
$Today’s Best of 2019 Interviews Include Pete Townshend and Raphael Saadiq on World Cafe – Monday at 2\pm$

Dec 29, 2019

Today’s Best of 2019 Interviews Include Pete Townshend and Raphael Saadiq on World Cafe – Monday at 2\pm

World Cafe returns to some of the year’s best interviews as 2019 comes to a close. Today, it’s Pete Townshend, who has a new album with The Who and…
Dec 26, 2019

Alabama Shakes Singer Brittany Howard, Plus Actor Edward Norton on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard’s debut solo album is NPR Music’s album of the year. We’ll hear Brittany and her band perform some of her tunes…
Dec 25, 2019

Grammy Winner Vince Gill on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Vince Gill has won over 20 Grammys and sold over 25 million albums. His latest record Okie is his most personal and autobiographical release yet. He…
Dec 24, 2019

Los Lobos’ First Ever Christmas Album on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Los Lobos went through nearly 150 Christmas-related songs from North, South and Central America to pick what to cover on their first ever holiday…
Dec 23, 2019

A New Record From Puss N Boots on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

A little over a decade ago, friends Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper started playing out together in Brooklyn just for fun. Now, the…
Dec 22, 2019

Clairo’s New Album and Current Tour on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Clairo was a senior in high school when she shot a music video for her song “Pretty Girl” in her bedroom and uploaded it to YouTube where it’s racked…
Dec 19, 2019

Michael Kiwanuka on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Michael Kiwanuka’s latest album Kiwanuka is being heralded as among the best of the year. It follows up the success of 2016’s Love & Hate which…
Dec 18, 2019

The Masterful Geddy Lee Geeks Out on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

In Rush songs like “Tom Sawyer’ & “Closer to the Heart” singer Geddy Lee shows off his massive vocal range. But it’s the low-end melodies of Lee’s…
Dec 17, 2019

Raina and Kallao Run Down the Best Music of 2019 on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

2019 was an incredible year for music, and hosts Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao look back on the year that was, featuring song from Lizzo, Bruce…
Dec 16, 2019

Joan Shelley Joins Host Stephen Kallao on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Joan Shelley is a proud Kentucky native, but she looked for inspiration far from home in making her new album, Like the River Loves the Sea. Along…
Dec 12, 2019

Chrissie Hynde Joins Host Raina Douris on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Chrissie Hynde embodies the essence of rock ‘n’ roll as the lead singer of The Pretenders over the last four decades. On her new solo album, the…
Dec 09, 2019

An Encore Session with Jessy Wilson on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Jessy Wilson was looking for a more rock ‘n’ roll vibe after her former group, the Americana duo Muddy Magnolias, broke up. So, she reached out to…
Dec 05, 2019

Aubrie Sellers Performing at the Americana Music Festival in Nashville on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Aubrie Sellers took country music to the garage on her 2016 debut, New City Blues. She has a rock ‘n’ roll swagger that separates her from the more…
Dec 04, 2019

Bedouine Performs off Her New Record on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Bedouine was born in Syria, moved to Saudi Arabia as a child, and then eventually found her way to the United States – her first self-titled album…
Dec 03, 2019

Jakob Dylan and Andy Slater Discuss the Making of Echo in the Canyon on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

In Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles in the mid-‘60s, bands like The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys made music history – They…
Dec 02, 2019

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The veteran bluegrass instrumentalist, Rob Ickes, and the young guitar prodigy, Trey Hensley, have formed an inspired collaboration. Ickes and…
Nov 29, 2019

The Sustainability of Illiterate Light on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Long before Coldplay announced their issues with touring and sustainability, the band Illiterate Light was biking across the mid-Atlantic for…
Nov 29, 2019

Former Oasis Frontman Liam Gallagher Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Britpop icon just released his second solo album, called Why Me? Why Not. And he’s the subject of the new documentary, As It Was, chronicling the…
Nov 27, 2019

It’s an Encore Session with Questlove on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

You’re invited to a Thanksgiving potluck with Questlove, the co-founder of The Roots and bandleader for The Tonight Show. Quest stops by to talk…
Nov 26, 2019

Robbie Robertson Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Today, Robbie Robertson of The Band visits the World Cafe! It’s the 50th anniversary of “Up On Cripple Creek” and the rest of the songs on The Band’s…
Nov 25, 2019

Host Raina Douris Welcomes Jade Jackson to World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Jade Jackson’s latest collection is a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. She released her sophomore album, Wilderness, this past…
Nov 22, 2019

Host Raina Douris Welcomes Della Mae on the World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Today on the World Cafe, it’s the unmistakably modern and inventive bluegrass string band, Della Mae. When two-time Grand National Fiddle Champion,…
Nov 22, 2019

Kelsey Waldon Blazes the Neo-Traditional Country Trail on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Kelsey Waldon is at the forefront of the neo-traditional country scene in Nashville and, with her latest album, she is the first signing to John…
Nov 20, 2019

Shawn Colvin Performs Solo Acoustic on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

TODAY’S PROGRAM MY BE PRE-EMPTED BY SPECIAL COVERAGE OF THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shawn Colvin’s debut,…
Nov 19, 2019

It’s Sonny Landreth on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2p

TODAY’S PROGRAM MY BE PRE-EMPTED BY SPECIAL COVERAGE OF THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. Sonny Landreth tells stories about performing a…
Nov 18, 2019

The Head and the Heart Perform Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

TODAY’S PROGRAM MY BE PRE-EMPTED BY SPECIAL COVERAGE OF THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. The Head and the Heart stop by with a special acoustic…
Nov 15, 2019

Pete Townsend Tells You All About His First Ever Novel on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Pete Townshend, the major creative force behind The Who, has written his first ever novel, titled The Age of Anxiety – And, there are plans to turn…
Nov 15, 2019

Live Performance from The Mavericks at Americana Fest on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

TODAY'S PROGRAM MY BE PRE-EMPTED BY LIVE NPR NEWS COVERAGE OF THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. Band leader Raul Malo and his band The Mavericks are…
Nov 13, 2019

Molly Tuttle’s Remarkable Talent on Next World Cafe with Host Raina Douris – Thursday at 2pm

Bluegrass up-and-comer, Molly Tuttle, released her full-length debut in April, called When You’re Ready. It established her imaginative songwriting…
Nov 12, 2019

More from Americana Fest with The Record Company on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

TODAY'S PROGRAM MY BE PRE-EMPTED BY LIVE NPR NEWS COVERAGE OF THE TRUMP IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY. The Record Company is a blues-rock trio whose gritty…
Nov 11, 2019

A Set of Tanya Tucker’s New Songs Live at the Americana Music Fest on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Tanya Tucker was 13 years old when she had her first hit song, 1972’s “Delta Dawn,” and she continued to top the charts throughout her career. Now,…
Nov 10, 2019

Host Raina Douris Welcomes Robert Randolph and The Family Band to World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Robert Randolph and The Family Band combine the raucous spirit of Saturday night with the Holy Spirit of Sunday morning! The literal family band’s…
Nov 07, 2019

Noah Gundersen on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Noah Gundersen and his band perform music from Noah’s latest album, Lover on the next World Cafe. Noah also talks about the psychedelic experience he…
Nov 06, 2019

Singer Jessy Wilson Discusses Why Her Sound is Often Mislabeled on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Jessy Wilson was looking for a more rock ‘n’ roll vibe after her former group, the Americana duo Muddy Magnolias, broke up. So she reached out to…
Nov 05, 2019

Raphael Saadiq Joins World Cafe Host Stephen Kallao – Wednesday at 2pm

One of the most important voices in R&B today, Raphael Saadiq is host Stephen Kallao’s guest. His new record is named after his brother who died of a…
Nov 04, 2019

Of Monsters and Men Perform Live on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

If you only know the Icelandic band Of Monsters & Men for their indie folk hit “Little Talks,” their new album may come as a surprise. Fever Dream…
Nov 01, 2019

Mwenso & The Shakes Perform Off Their Debut Album, Emergence on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Mwenso & The Shakes make an energetic blend of jazz and R&B, led by the mesmerizing frontman, Michael Mwenso. Originally born in Sierra Leone,…
Nov 01, 2019

Edward Norton Joins Host Stephen Kallao on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

When Edward Norton read Jonathan Lethem’s novel, Motherless Brooklyn, he knew he wanted to play the lead role of Lionel, a detective with Tourette…
Oct 29, 2019

Jonatha Brooke Keeps it Short and Sweet with World Cafe’s Bruce Warren – Wednesday at 2pm

Jonatha Brooke has been making music for 30 years, first as a part of the duo, The Story, and then as a solo artist since 1994. After several…
Oct 28, 2019

World Cafe’s Stephen Kallao is Joined By the Band Ranky Tanky – Tuesday at 2pm

The band Ranky Tanky is from Charleston, South Carolina, and their music draws on the culture of slave descendants from the region known as the…
Oct 25, 2019

Quinn Christopherson Shares His Experience as a Transgender Man on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Quinn Christopherson is the winner of this year’s Tiny Desk Contest, which saw over six thousand applicants all vying for the chance to perform their…
Oct 24, 2019

Grace Potter on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Grace Potter has sung with country star Kenny Chesney, the Rolling Stones and her former band, The Nocturnals. Four years ago, Grace released her…
Oct 23, 2019

David Wax Museum Perform Live on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

David Wax Museum is led by husband and wife duo, David Wax and Suz Slezak. Their new album is called Line of Light, and it was born out of the 2017…
Oct 22, 2019

The Many Sides of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Bandleader for The Tonight Show on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots, and bandleader for The Tonight Show, is also an author five times over. His latest book, Mixtape Potluck, is…
Oct 21, 2019

An Encore Session with Brittany Howard on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The band Alabama Shakes took home the 2016 Grammy for Best Rock Performance thanks, in large part, to the powerful vocals and guitar work of the…
Oct 18, 2019

Che Apalache on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Che Apalache have a take on bluegrass unlike anything you have heard before. When bandleader Joe Trooper moved to Argentina he found a way to combine…
Oct 18, 2019

The Hold Steady Perform Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Hold Steady’s first album in five years, called Thrashing Through the Passion, is filled with the character studies the band is known for, with…
Oct 16, 2019

The Mysterious Splendor of Queer Country Musician Orville Peck on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Orville Peck may perform in disguise as a masked cowboy, but he also pushes at the boundaries of what country music can sound like. We talk about the…
Oct 15, 2019

The Bird and the Bee Love Van Halen So Much, They Covered Them. Masterfully – World Cafe Begins Wednesday at 2pm

The Bird and the Bee, made up of Greg Kurstin and Inara George, is an electronic jazz duo – But they happen to love Van Halen. So what happens when…
Oct 14, 2019

On the Next World Cafe, We Talk with Ezra Koening of Vampire Weekend – Tuesday at 2pm

Singer and guitarist of Vampire Weekend, Ezra Koenig stops by the Cafe! Their latest album, Father of the Bride, is the band’s first since founding…
Oct 11, 2019

Shawn Colvin Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Steady On With a New Acoustic Version of the Record on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shawn Colvin’s debut, Steady On, which won her the first of her Grammys. To celebrate, Shawn re-recorded the…
Oct 11, 2019

The Pixies Talks About Their Early Days and Perform Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Between 1988 and 1991, the Pixies released four albums that changed the sound of indie rock music. After a long hiatus, the band has been…
Oct 09, 2019

Egyptian Born Tamino Performs Live on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Tamino, who was born in Egypt and raised in Belgium, started out making punk rock. But by his late teens, he had embraced his voice and a more…
Oct 08, 2019

Shovels & Rope Join Host Stephen Kallao on This Encore Edition of World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The latest album from Shovels & Rope, called By Blood, speaks to their bond as a band, and as a family. Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are…
Oct 07, 2019

Vince Gill and His New Album Okie on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Vince Gill is of the most accomplished and respected county musicians all of time. He’s also one of the humblest. That’s what makes his latest album…
Oct 04, 2019

Meet Madison Cunningham on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Twenty-two-year-old artist, Madison Cunningham, got started earlier than most. She’s been seriously pursuing her songwriting since age 12 and moved…
Oct 02, 2019

The Story Behind Breakdown on 20th Ave. South with Buddy and Julie Miller on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Americana duo Buddy and Julie Miller have a new album called Breakdown on 20th Ave. South – It’s named after a real address, and a real-life…
Oct 01, 2019

Mattiel Shares Her Artistic Journey on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

From designer at MailChimp to musician – that is the creative path Mattiel took, and on the next World Cafe, she shares how her day job helped make…
Sep 30, 2019

Raphael Saddiq is Stephen Kallao’s Guest on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

One of the most important voices in R&B today, Raphael Saddiq is host Stephen Kallao’s guest. His new record is named after his brother who died of a…
Sep 27, 2019

Party Like it’s 1999 with Kallao on the World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Another World Cafe decades show today! After taking musical journeys through 1979 and 1989, today we go back to the year 1999. The days of Napster,…
Sep 27, 2019

Talia’s Final Show as Host of World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

On Talia Schlanger’s last show as host of the World Cafe, we listen back to a 2018 session with her guest, St. Vincent. The experimental indie rocker…
Sep 25, 2019

We Hear Talia’s Interviews with Jenny Lewis and John Mayer on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The devil and the delight is in the details on Jenny Lewis’ latest album On the Line. She performs songs, shares the wild story of how Ringo Starr…
Sep 24, 2019

Encore Performances from Macy Gray and David Crosby on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Macy Gray was a single mother of three when she got the big break that led to her 1999 debut album, which featured the song “I Try”. In the 20 years…
Sep 23, 2019

Singer, Songwriter, and Storyteller Margo Price on This Encore World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Singer, songwriter, and storyteller extraordinaire Margo Price performs music from her socially and politically charged second album, 2017’s All…
Sep 20, 2019

Performances by Lizzo and Josh Ritter on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Rapper, singer, producer and classically trained flute player Lizzo earned her first Billboard number 1 song at the start of September. She popped by…
Sep 19, 2019

Brittany Howard on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The band Alabama Shakes took home the 2016 Grammy for Best Rock Performance thanks, in large part, to the powerful vocals and guitar work of the…
Sep 18, 2019

Keren Ann Takes Us on a Walk Around Montmartre on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

It’s World Cafe's final day in Paris and today we’re joined by Keren Ann. She takes us on a walk around her neighborhood, Montmartre – which was once…
Sep 17, 2019

Sense of Place, Paris – Delgres Delgres Performs on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Sense of Place, Paris – Delgres Delgres is a 3 piece blues band that draws on a variety of influences – they are based in France, but look to leader…
Sep 16, 2019

Sense of Place, Paris – Ibeyi + Theremin on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The twin sisters of the duo Ibeyi split their time between Cuba and France as kids. In an interview and performance recorded live in Paris, the pair…
Sep 13, 2019

The Raconteurs Perform off Their New Album on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

After 11 years, The Raconteurs are back with their new album Help Me Stranger. Its packed with the same crunchy rock and roll the band was built on.…
Sep 11, 2019

We’ll Hear From Michelle Zauner Who Makes Music as Japanese Breakfast on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Michelle Zauner has an incredibly rich creative life. She makes music as Japanese Breakfast with her collaborator Craig Hendrix, she directs music…
Sep 10, 2019

Lee Fields & The Expressions Perform Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

After releasing his first single 50 years ago, today’s guest shares songs from his 2019 album, It Rains Love. It’s Lee Fields. He’s holding down the…
Sep 06, 2019

The Hold Steady Front Man Craig Finn Performs Live on the World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Craig Finn, frontman of The Hold Steady, has released the third album in a series of solo records that’s become a proper trilogy. It’s called I Need…
Sep 04, 2019

Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton Perform as Black Pumas on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

The powerful voice of Eric Burton caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Adrian Quesada. At the time, Quesada was searching for a singer to…
Sep 03, 2019

Guster Performs From Their Latest Album, Look Alive, on an Encore World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Guster has been making well-loved alt-rock, including their big hit “Fa Fa”, for over 25 years, and they still manage to surprise themselves with…
Sep 02, 2019

Cedric Burnside Performs Live and Give Us a Music Lesson on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Today, host Stephen Kallao is joined by blues royalty – It’s Cedric Burnside. He grew up in Benton County in rural Mississippi, where he was raised…
Sep 02, 2019

Are Low-Income Neighborhoods Hotter than Wealthier Ones? An NPR Investigation on All Things Considered – Tuesday at 5pm

An NPR investigation finds low-income neighborhoods in dozens of major cities nationwide are hotter than their wealthier counterparts. And that can…
Aug 30, 2019

World Cafe’s Farewell to London Sense of Place Finale – Friday at 2pm

World Cafe says goodbye to London today with a showcase of some of the city’s best indie acts. We’ll hear live music from The Amazons – a rock ‘n’…
Aug 30, 2019

Talia Schlanger Joins Willie Nelson on His Tour Bus on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The 86-year-old country icon has a new album, called Ride Me Back Home, and today we’ll hear him talk about the new music, as well as classics that…
Aug 28, 2019

World Cafe’s Sense of Place Continues with Nile Rodgers – Thursday at 2pm

World Cafe’s Sense of Place series continues with the legendary Nile Rodgers, who you might know from Chic. He’s also the writer, producer and…
Aug 27, 2019

World Cafe’s Sense of Place London Continues with Ibibio Sound Machine – Wednesday at 2pm

World Cafe’s Sense of Place series in London continues with the vibrant and funky band, Ibibio Sound Machine. Lead singer Eno Williams was born in…
Aug 26, 2019

Talia Schlanger Tours London with Guide Richard Porter on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

World Cafe’s Sense of Place adventure in London continues – And today is for Beatles fans. Host Talia Schlanger hops around London with tour guide…
Aug 23, 2019

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s Grace on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Today is the 25th anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s only studio album, Grace. The singular artist’s life and career were cut short when he tragically…
Aug 23, 2019

A Music Tour of London on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Today kicks off an entire week of World Cafe in London! First, it’s a weird and wonderful piece of the city’s history – George Frideric Handel, who…
Aug 21, 2019

Rhiannon Giddens on This Encore World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Since her days with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has explored many rich collaborations – From writing a ballet to performing in a…
Aug 20, 2019

An Encore World Cafe Featuring Cage the Elephant with Host Stephen Kallao – Wednesday at 2pm

Since their 2008 debut record, which included the hit song “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked,” Cage the Elephant has become one of the biggest bands in…
Aug 19, 2019

King Princess on This Encore World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

King Princess is a young producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and emerging gay icon. In this encore edition of World Cafe, she talks about…
Aug 16, 2019

Karl Denson of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Karl Denson is the leader of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, who make a fusion of funk, jazz, soul, and rock. He also has one of the coolest side gigs…
Aug 16, 2019

This is Us Composer Siddhartha Khosla in the Encore World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Siddhartha Khosla is the composer for NBC’s hit series “This Is Us,” and he was recently nominated for an Emmy for his work on the show. Today we'll…
Aug 14, 2019

Carlos Santana Recalls Woodstock 50 Years Ago on World Cafe – Thursday, at 2pm

Carlos Santana is an astonishing guitarist, from his groundbreaking performance at Woodstock, to his latest album, produced by Rick Rubin, called…
Aug 13, 2019

Legendary Producer T Bone Burnett Joins Talia Schlanger on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

T Bone Burnett tells insider stories about working on epic musical projects over three decades – Like playing inspirational records for Brandi…
Aug 12, 2019

Beirut Performs Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Ever since he was a kid in Santa Fe, Zach Condon has loved skateboarding and longed to see the world. Both came into play when he was making his band…
Aug 09, 2019

Pure Bathing Culture Talk Perseverance and Perform Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

After getting dropped from their label and losing their management team, Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman, the Portland duo that is Pure Bathing…
Aug 09, 2019

Shovels & Rope Perform from Their New Album on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

The new album from Shovels & Rope, called By Blood, speaks to their bond as a band, and as a family. Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are partners…
Aug 07, 2019

Justin Osborn Performs as Susto on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Nineties alternative meets roots rock with today's guest, Justin Osborn, who performs as Susto. His chosen stage name, in Latin American culture, is…
Aug 06, 2019

An Encore Session with Maggie Rogers on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

With the release of her full-length debut, Heard It in a Past Life, Maggie Rogers has been making huge TV appearances, including Saturday Night Live,…
Aug 05, 2019

Calexico and Iron & Wine on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Calexico and Iron & Wine have teamed up to make a new record called Years to Burn. On the next World Cafe, we’ll hear performances and get the story…
Aug 02, 2019

Tim Baker Performs Live on Word Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Moving and breaking up – two experiences that can be pretty life changing. Tim Baker experienced them both in a short time after his former band Hey…
Aug 02, 2019

The 8 Foundational Mothers of Modern Music on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

This year’s theme for NPR Music’s Turning the Tables series is the 8 foundational mothers of modern music. Including Maybelle Carter, Billie Holdiay,…
Jul 31, 2019

What do Janes Addiction, Porno for Pyros, and Lollapalooza Have in Common? World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Perry Farrell has fronted the bands Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyros. He also founded a little music festival known as Lollapalooza, which now has…
Jul 30, 2019

A-WA is a Band of Three Sisters from Israel Who Perform Live on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

A band of three sisters from Israel, A-WA, mix Yemeni folk traditions with hip hop and electronic music. Their latest album, called Bayti Fi Rasi, is…
Jul 29, 2019

Austin-Based Singer-Songwriter Molly Burch Performs Live on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Austin-based singer-songwriter, Molly Burch, released the loose, moody record, First Flower, last year, and she’s recently been busy with a…
Jul 26, 2019

Kamasi Washington is Talia’s Guest on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Kamasi Washington is a saxophonist with roots in jazz, but he colors way outside the lines of improvised music. He’s collaborated with artists…
Jul 26, 2019

Australia’s Camp Cope Tells Stories From the Road on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Camp Cope is a 3-piece rock band from Australia, and they’re also fearless activists. They’ve called out sexism in the music industry and led…
Jul 24, 2019

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Christone Ingram has been dazzling blues fans with his incredible guitar playing since he was a teenager. Now, with the release of his debut album,…
Jul 23, 2019

Come on down to the Better Oblivion Community Center with Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

What do you get when two World Cafe favorites come together as a new act? Better Oblivion Community Center! Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst’s latest…
Jul 22, 2019

A Special Preview of the New Album from Caamp on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

The new album from Caamp, called By and By, comes out on Friday. Today, we’ll get a preview! Formed around guitarist Taylor Meier and banjo player…
Jul 21, 2019

Catching Up with Lukas Nelson on World Cafe – Monday at 5pm

Lukas Nelson – He’s been busy, to say the least, since his last visit with his band Promise of the Real in 2017. They continue to play live as Neil…
Jul 19, 2019

The Black Keys Play Live on the World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The Black Keys went on hiatus after their 2015 tour but recently returned with a new album called Let’s Rock. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney share…
Jul 18, 2019

Duff McKagan & Shooter Jennings on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

During Guns N’ Roses 2015 tour, bassist Duff McKagan recognized he was headed down a rabbit hole of cable news, so he turned off the television and…
Jul 16, 2019

A New Release From Gloria Gaynor on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The legendary Gloria Gaynor has released a new gospel album. It’s called Testimony and celebrates her faith through original songs and her take on…
Jul 15, 2019

Briston Maroney on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Briston Maroney was still in high school when he passed the audition for American Idol (Although he’s more Kurt Cobain than Carrie Underwood).…
Jul 14, 2019

Tedeschi Trucks Band Are Back on the World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

This month marks 20 years since Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks met. They share why starting a band together felt more intimidating than getting…
Jul 12, 2019

King James and the Special Men Perform Live on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Today on the World Cafe, we have a special slice of New Orleans, King James and the Special Men. After living out west his entire life, bandleader…
Jul 10, 2019

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Perform on the Next World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Today on the World Cafe, it’s the incredible dual guitars of Rodrigo Y Gabriela. Their new album, titled Mettavolution, draws on the Sanskrit word…
Jul 09, 2019

The National on This Encore Edition of World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

The National made an album, called I Am Easy To Find, and in the process, wrote a film score as well. The movie of the same title stars Alicia…
Jul 08, 2019

Tank and the Bangas Perform Live on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Tank and the Bangas were the unanimous winners of NPR Music’s 2017 Tiny Desk Contest. This band is full of musical surprises, and frontwoman Tank…
Jul 05, 2019

Molly Tuttle Performs Off Her Debut Album, When You’re Ready on World Cafe – Monday at 2pm

Molly Tuttle became the first woman to ever be nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year award. And…
Jul 05, 2019

The O’Jays with Their New Album on the Encore Edition of World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

With 1972’s “Back Stabbers,” and then the song “Love Train” the following year, The O’Jays hit the charts and helped take Philadelphia soul…
Jul 03, 2019

It’s an All-American Road Trip Adventure on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

This 4th of July, World Cafe takes a road trip across the USA for an all-American adventure! We’ll stop at Asbury Park with Bruce Springsteen, spend…
Jul 02, 2019

Lizzo is Having a Big Year in This Encore World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Emerging superstar Lizzo is a jack of all trades – From songwriting and rapping, to playing the flute and producing, and of course, singing. Her many…
Jul 01, 2019

Emily King Talks About Recording Her Latest Album Scenery on This Encore World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

For the recording of her latest album, Scenery, Emily King wanted to change up her own scenery a bit with a new location. Specifically, a freezing…
Jun 28, 2019

Andrew Bird on This Encore Edition of World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

Andrew Bird’s last album, Are You Serious, was very inward-looking, inspired by pivotal moments in his personal life. And now, his latest album…
Jun 27, 2019

Talia’s Favorite Songs of 2019 (So Far) on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

We’re just over halfway through 2019, and today host Talia Schlanger takes a look back at some of her favorite songs of the year so far. It’s a year…
Jun 26, 2019

Jenny Lewis Performs on This Encore World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Jenny Lewis performs music from her latest album, On The Line. Jenny started writing the album after a significant break-up with her long-time…
Jun 25, 2019

Roots Singer-Songwriter and Actor Ben Dickey on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2 pm

Shortly after releasing his first solo record, roots singer-songwriter Ben Dickey also debuted as an actor. He starred as outlaw country musician…
Jun 24, 2019

Cat Power Talks About the Album That Almost Didn’t Get Made on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Talia Schlanger’s guest today is Cat Power, performing songs from an album that almost didn’t see the light of day. First, Chan found out she was…
Jun 20, 2019

Talia Schlanger Joins Willie Nelson on His Tour Bus on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Host Talia Schlanger joins one of the most recognized artists in country music, Willie Nelson on his tour bus to talk about his new album Ride Me…
Jun 19, 2019

Band of Brothers “The Cactus Blossoms” on World Cafe – Thursday at 2 pm

Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum sound like they’ve been harmonizing since they were kids, but it wasn’t until they formed their band “The Cactus…
Jun 18, 2019

Singer-Songwriter Marissa Nadler Revives Old School Country on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler puts an original twist on old school country. That twist has allowed her to step into broad musical territory over…
Jun 17, 2019

Queer Country Musician Orville Peck on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Orville Peck makes country music in the spirit of the standards he grew up with, from Johnny Cash, to Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton, but mixed in…
Jun 13, 2019

Rhiannon Giddens’ Latest Collaboration with Francesco Turrisi on World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

Since her days with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has explored many rich collaborations, from writing a ballet to performing in a…
Jun 12, 2019

Ace of Cups Debut Album Was 50 Years in the Making on World Cafe – Thursday at 2pm

Ace of Cups performs for World Cafe Live (YouTube)Ace of Cups recently released a debut album 50 years in the making. The all-female band formed in…
Jun 11, 2019

Texas Roots Rocker Hayes Carll’s With His New Album on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2pm

Hayes Carll on World Cafe. Courtesy of the artist/via NPRTexas roots rocker Hayes Carll’s new album, What It Is, came together with the help of an…
Jun 10, 2019

Lizzo Talks About Writing Her Hit Song, Juice on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Lizzo. Credit: Courtesy of the Artist/via NPRLizzo is having a moment. Her songs have been burning up the charts and she was recently nominated for…
Jun 09, 2019

Carlos Santana and His Latest Album on World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

Roberto Finizio/Courtesy of the Artist/via NPRCarlos Santana is one of the most influential guitarists of the last 50 years, from his groundbreaking…
Jun 06, 2019

The National on the Next World Cafe – Friday at 2pm

The National. Credit: Diedre O'Callaghan/Courtesy of the artist/via NPRThe National aren’t strangers to creating art in unconventional ways - like…
Jun 05, 2019

Norah Jones’ New Album Begin Again on World Cafe – Thursday at 2 pm

Come Away with Me turned Norah Jones from a total unknown to a multi-Grammy Award-winning artist. That early fame has allowed her maximum artistic…
Jun 04, 2019

It's the Godfather of Newgrass Sam Bush on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2 pm

Considered the Godfather of Newgrass, Sam Bush has had a profound influence on the evolution of bluegrass and modern Americana music. He’s the…
Jun 03, 2019

Josh Ritter Plays From Fever Breaks on an Encore World Cafe – Tuesday at 2pm

Josh Ritter has released a new album, called Fever Breaks. He stops by the World Cafe for a special stripped-down performance of his new songs –…
May 30, 2019

The Year Was 1979 and the Music Was Good on World Cafe – Friday at 2 pm

Today on the World Cafe, we’re setting the clock back 40 years to 1979! It’s the year that gave us one of the most famous and sampled bass lines…
Apr 21, 2019

King Princess Talks Openly About Being Gay in Her Songs on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

King Princess, whose real name is Mikaela Strauss, grew up in the recording studio her dad, Oliver, built.
Apr 07, 2019

A Bright Rising Star From England, Nilüfer Yanya on World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

A bright rising star from England, Nilüfer Yanya wrote songs throughout her childhood, and by 18 started to capture some attention.
Mar 10, 2019

Hozier Has a New Full-Length Album, Wasteland, Baby! An Encore World Cafe – Tuesday at 2 pm

Hozier In the Fall Hozier released his the highly anticipated EP “Nina Cried Power” - on the title track he paid tribute to those who try to create…
Mar 09, 2019

Naiomi Hamilton’s Latest Project, Jealous of the Birds, on World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

If you’re headed to South by Southwest this week, an act you have to see is Jealous of the Birds, the band project of Naomi Hamilton.
Mar 09, 2019

Naomi Hamilton’s Latest Project, Jealous of the Birds, on World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

If you’re headed to South by Southwest this week, an act you have to see is Jealous of the Birds, the band project of Naomi Hamilton.
Mar 02, 2019

Maggie Rogers Shares Some New Music on the Next World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

With the release of her full-length debut, Heard It In a Past Life, Maggie Rogers has been making huge TV appearances, including Saturday Night Live,…
Feb 25, 2019

Day Three of the Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul Series on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2 pm

For the final installment of the Gospel roots of Rock and Soul series, today World Cafe explores how gospel was absorbed into mainstream music and…
Feb 24, 2019

Part Two of a Special Series on the Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul on World Cafe – Tuesday at 2 pm

By the mid-20th century, gospel music was a force in America. It was capturing the attention of record companies and audiences across the nation.
Feb 23, 2019

World Cafe Explores the Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul – Monday at 2 pm

In a special three-day series starting today, World Cafe explores the Gospel roots of Rock and Soul. We’ll begin with the foundation of Black gospel,…
Feb 19, 2019

Gary Clark Jr Talks About Growing Up in Austin, TX on World Cafe – Thursday at 2 pm

Gary Clark Jr. was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last weekend.
Feb 16, 2019

Hear Talia Schlanger’s Conversation with Macy Gray on World Cafe – Monday at 2 pm

Macy Gray’s 1999 hit song “I Try” made her into a massive star and Grammy award-winner.
Feb 11, 2019

Celebrating Black History Month with a Special Roundtable Discussion on World Cafe – Wednesday at 2

Celebrating Black History Month, it’s a special roundtable discussion today about the black artists and creators who are shaping the future.
Oct 03, 2018

It’s an Encore Session With Ray LaMontagne on World Café – Today at 2 pm

Ray LaMontagne is known for keeping his personal life quite personal, but on the next World Cafe, he opens up about his music, his family and his…
Oct 02, 2018

Jad Abumrad is the Special Guest on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Dolly Parton, Devendra Banhart, and They Might Be Giants all contributed original songs to a new compilation of music inspired by the amendments to…
Oct 01, 2018

An Encore Session With Dessa on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Dessa’s latest album was inspired by a unique experiment. She recruited a team of scientists to locate the spot in her brain responsible for a…
Sep 30, 2018

Aaron Lee Tasjan on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Aaron Lee Tasjan is a singer-songwriter with an unconventional Nashville sound and a new album, Karma for Cheap.
Sep 29, 2018

Aaron Lee Tasjan Joins Host Stephen Kallao on the Next World Café – Monday @ 2 pm

Aaron Lee Tasjan is a singer-songwriter out of Nashville, but when you think Americana his sound might not be what comes to mind.
Sep 26, 2018

DeVotchKa on the Next World Cafe – Today at 3 pm

Nobody sounds quite like DeVotchKa. The band surrounds the striking voice of singer Nick Urata with sousaphone, accordion, theremin and violin.
Sep 24, 2018

It’s An Encore Session With John Prine on World Cafe – Wednesday at 3 pm

On his latest album, The Tree of Forgiveness, John Prine imagines that, in the afterlife, he’ll reunite with his loved ones and smoke a cigarette…
Sep 23, 2018

Chris of Christine and the Queens on the Next World Cafe – Tuesday at 2 pm

Chris of Christine and the Queens describes herself as pop music’s weird cousin. But World Cafe's Talia Schlanger thinks of her as pop’s bright,…
Sep 22, 2018

Hear the Sounds of 1988, on the Next World Cafe – Begins at 2 pm

Grab your walkman, because World Cafe is going back to 1988! It's the year that introduced us to Rain Man and The Wonder Years, the Iran-Contra…
Sep 18, 2018

It’s an Encore Session With Robert Hilburn on Paul Simon – World Cafe Begins at 2 pm

On the eve of Paul Simon’s retirement from recording music and touring, renowned music critic and author Robert Hilburn joins us to discuss his…
Sep 17, 2018

Leon Bridges on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm.

When Leon Bridges debuted in 2015 to widespread acclaim, he was called “the new Sam Cooke.
Sep 17, 2018

An Encore Session With Caroline Rose on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Caroline Rose's latest album is a departure from the alt-country sound of her first two albums.
Sep 15, 2018

On World Cafe, Join David Dye at the Philadelphia Folk Festival! Today at 2 pm

For 57 years, the Philadelphia Folk Festival has presented a diversity of artists, as well as icons like Bonnie Raitt and John Prine.
Sep 13, 2018

Music Supervisor Jennifer Pyken is Guest DJ, on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Jennifer Pyken is a music supervisor who has worked on over 500 episodes of TV shows, like "Lost," "One Tree Hill," and "Smallville," and this…
Sep 12, 2018

Dawn Landes Joins Host Talia Schlanger on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Dawn Landes wanted to capture the sound of classic Nashville for her latest record, so she tracked down one of her heroes; Country Music Hall of…
Sep 10, 2018

Highlighting AmericanaFest Artists With Some Live Nashville Sessions on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

This week, the biggest brightest stars, and most exciting emerging artists of Americana gather together in Nashville to showcase their stuff for…
Sep 09, 2018

On the Next World Cafe, We’re Going to the Newport Folk Festival – Today at 2 pm

The Newport Folk Festival takes place every year at the end of July, 3 days, 4 stages, and a whole bunch of amazing musicians.
Sep 06, 2018

The Pretty Impressive Ry Cooder on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Ry Cooder has been playing music for fifty years, with everybody from The Rolling Stones to Neil Young, and made some pretty impressive albums along…
Sep 05, 2018

Sunny War’s Folk-Meets-Blues-Meets-Punk Guitar Style on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

A disarming young talent named Sunny War recently joined host Talia Schlanger in the studio.
Sep 03, 2018

Wayne Kramer Tells His Story on the Next World Cafe – Wednesday at 2 pm

You may know Wayne Kramer for his time playing guitar for the radical rock group MC5, who broke up in 1972.
Sep 03, 2018

Juno Award Winner Matt Mays on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Juno Award winner Matt Mays has been on the road for nearly two decades, wowing audiences with his amazing rock growl.
Sep 01, 2018

Performance Highlights From the XPoNential Music Festival on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

World Cafe is produced by WXPN, and each Summer the Philadelphia station presents the three-day XPoNential Music Festival.
Aug 30, 2018

Meg Myers Plays Live on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

On Take Me To The Disco, Meg Myers makes explosive, aggressive rock, coupled with synthesizers, strings and plenty of distortion.
Aug 29, 2018

Amos Lee Performs Live on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Amos Lee’s new record comes out on Friday, and to celebrate we'll hear live music from his recent concert in Seattle and hang out with the muse who…
Aug 27, 2018

David Byrne Talks About American Utopia on World Cafe - Today at 2 pm

David Byrne tells stories about the songs on his latest solo album, American Utopia, which zoom in on the mind of a dog, the forgotten regions of the…
Aug 27, 2018

An Encore Session With Squirrel Nut Zippers on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

The Squirrel Nut Zippers are back with Beasts of Burgundy, their first new album of original songs in 18 years.
Aug 26, 2018

An Encore Session With Bermuda Triangle on World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Bermuda Triangle started harmonizing together on porches as pals and turned into one of the most storied new groups in Nashville.
Aug 23, 2018

Take A Trip With Gorillaz and Host Stephen Kallao on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

We’ll talk with Damon Albarn and hear live songs from the new album The Now Now recorded in Japan and written as Gorillaz traveled through the U.S.
Aug 22, 2018

Meet and Hear Dermot Kennedy on the Next World Cafe – Today at 2 pm

Dermot Kennedy has been called onstage by Glen Hansard and collaborated with Kanye West’s go-to producer – it seems clear why the moment you hear the…
Aug 19, 2018

Vanessa Parr From the Other Side of the Studio Glass – World Cafe, Today at 2 pm

Engineer Vanessa Parr has worked on records with Rhiannon Giddens, Elton John, the Dixie Chicks, John Mayer and more.
Aug 19, 2018

It's an Encore Session With Jack Johnson on the Next World Cafe - Today at 2pm

It’s an encore presentation of our session with the grateful and warm Jack Johnson! Johnson flew in from Hawaii and walked into our studio wearing…
Aug 13, 2018

Jukebox the Ghost Goes Off to the Races on the Next World Café – Today at 2 pm

On their new fifth record, Off to the Races, Jukebox the Ghost are at their pop-rock best – The songs are filled with inventive melodies, big hooks,…
Aug 11, 2018

Call it Psychedelic, Call it Classic, or Call it the Sound of New Nashville – World Cafe, Monday @ 2

Check out the sound of new Nashville today on the World Cafe! Liz Cooper & The Stampede have just released a debut that showcases their take on…
Aug 09, 2018

Courtney Marie Andrews Sings From Her Album, May Your Kindness Remain – World Cafe Today at 2 pm

Courtney Marie Andrews left home at age 16 to pursue music. She spent years touring the country and learning how to get by on her own, which involved…
Aug 08, 2018

Nick Lowe Shares Wisdom From His Former Father-in-Law, Johnny Cash – World Cafe at 2 pm

Nick Lowe has been making music for over 50 years, with highlights like "Cruel to Be Kind" and "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love, and…
Aug 07, 2018

200 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century by Women and Non-Binary Artists on the Next World Cafe @ 2 pm

Jill Sternheimer of the Lincoln Center and World Cafe's Nashville correspondent Ann Powers just released a list of the 200 Greatest Songs of the 21st…

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County Postpones Vaccine Appointments Due to Scarcity

Next week, Sonoma County is suspending all first dose vaccine appointments due to supply shortage. But the county will keep second dose appointments for both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Sonoma County has been allocated 7,680 doses for…
The County is Nervous about Blue Shield's Vaccine Takeover

On March 7, Blue Shield of California will start administering Sonoma County’s vaccine rollout. The nonprofit insurer will take over the data collection and decide how many doses each provider receives. They’ll also streamline the sign-up process,…
County Shifts Vaccine Priority to 65 and Up and Food Workers

On Monday, residents 65 and older, along with food manufacturing, grocery store and restaurant workers will be eligible for a vaccine at one of the county-supported clinics. Prioritization will be given to those with server illnesses, such as cancer…
The County Still Faces a Vaccine Shortage

Two months into Sonoma County’s vaccine rollout, 19% of the adult population has received at least one dose. The county is keeping up with other Bay Area counties in vaccinating residents and has opened up dozens of clinics, but the biggest problem…
The County Reaches for More Vaccine Data

Officials say Sonoma is administering vaccine doses at a faster rate than similarly sized counties. On February 10, officials announced the county has vaccinated nearly 50 percent of its residents who are 75 and older. But because of holes in…
The County Compromises on Eviction Limitations

On February 9, Sonoma’s Board of Supervisors voted to place more limitations on evictions during COVID-19. The amendment limits evictions to extreme circumstances, like when landlords can prove their tenants pose an imminent threat or danger, or…
Sonoma County Extends Stay-At-Home Order

State public health officials have extended a Stay-Home Order for the 11-county Bay Area region, including Sonoma County. The move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and ICU capacity for the larger Bay Area region remains below 15%. The order…
The County Promises an Equitable Vaccine Rollout

Earlier this week Sonoma County reaffirmed its commitment to vaccinate the oldest seniors first, those 75 and older. Younger seniors were told to be patient, along with essential workers whose communities have been gravely affected by COVID-19. The…
What We Need to Know: COVID in Sonoma County

What are the current county restrictions? Sonoma County is currently in the most restrictive purple tier of the California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In order to qualify for the less restrictive red tier, the county must have less than 7 new…
Santa Rosa Nurses Demand Safe Staffing

UPDATE: Earlier this week California’s Department of Public Health halted the staffing waivers. The State says they will not accept any new applications and all approved waivers will expire February 8, unless a hospital can prove “unprecedented…
Sonoma County Opens its First Clinic for Oldest Seniors

Sonoma County is following the state’s guidance to prioritize seniors ages 75 and up in its vaccine rollout. While there’s progress and hope in the air, there’s also a lot of confusion and frustration about when and where people can actually get a…
County Strategizes Reopening Schools

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PBS Employee Makes Controversial Statements on Hidden Camera

Julian Wyllie of CURRENT news reports in a story entitled "PBS Distances Itself from Former Staff Attorney Ensnared in Project Veritas Sting," that Project Veritas, a group founded by conservative activist James O’Keefe, has released a video of a…
Understanding the New Regional Stay-At-Home Orders

Regional Stay Home Orders will go into effect within 24 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability, and prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes most businesses and services except for critical infrastructure and retail, and…
Radio Special: Democracy In Santa Rosa's First District

In 2020, for the first time, residents of Southwest Santa Rosa voted for a city council member to represent their community. The election gave more power to historically disenfranchised neighborhoods in Santa Rosa. How will decades of inequity be…
Rohnert Park Welcomes Three New Council Members

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‘She’s From Oakland!’ Photos Capture Bay Area Celebrations of Biden-Harris Win

By Anne Wernikoff November 8, 2020 In the corner of California where Vice President-elect Kamala Harris grew up and launched her political career, residents cheered, danced, honked horns, donned American flags and popped champagne to celebrate the…
California Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — Again

By James Bikales November 5, 2020 As this year’s historic wildfire season winds down, Californians living in fire-prone territory got temporary relief from another threat: they can’t lose their homeowners’ insurance policies for another year.…
Slated For Deception? Beware of All Those Glossy Mailers Telling You How to Vote

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 Amid the torrent of laminated campaign ads churning through the postal system this season, the slate mailer stands out as a perennial — and many say unseemly — California political tradition that…
Election 2020: Results, Voter Guides and More

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Santa Rosa Metro Chamber Hosts City Council Candidate Forum

NorCal News Team Oct. 16, 2020 At the end of September, the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber hosted a forum with city council candidates from districts 1, 3, 5, and 7. Listen to the forum below. Participating candidates: Eddie Alvarez - District 1 Duane De…
Annual State of the Latino Community Covers Gaps in Home Ownership

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SCHOOL CLOSURES for Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2, 2020…

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Photojournalist Describes Monday Night's Firefight

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Evacuation Orders Lifted for Some Santa Rosa Neighborhoods

Cal Fire announced Tuesday at 3:15 pm, evacuation orders are lifted for the following areas in Santa Rosa: All of Summerfield All of Spring Lake Northeast 1 Northeast 3/Middle Rincon Certain parts of the Calistoga-South/Skyhawk communities: west and…
Sonoma County Learns From Past Botched Care Home Evacuations

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Watch Cal Fire and Sonoma County's Glass Fire Updates

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Sonoma County Glass Fire Evacuation Map: Updated Live

Monitor evacuation warnings and orders for the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma County. Please note that the map below is typically updated 15- 20 minutes after a Nixle evacuation alert is sent out. Sign up for Nixle by texting your zip code to 888-777.…
Sonoma County Supervisors Vote on 2020-2021 Budget

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is expected to finalize the county’s 2020-2021 budget today. Supervisors faced a 46-million-dollar deficit and spent Wednesday discussing where to make cuts. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with Board Chair Susan Gorin…
Conversations on Race Series Addresses Policy Reform (Aired: September 3, 2020)

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Could Strong DAs Be a Solution to Police Accountability?

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The West Is Burning, So California Struggles To Find Help Fighting Its Wildfires

BY JULIE CART , CALMATTERS AUGUST 28, 2020 California’s wildfire resources are the envy of the world: It owns the most extensive fleet of firefighting aircraft, and the largest and best-equipped crews. Yet, already this year, CalFire can’t keep up…
Kaiser Begins Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial in Northern California

Northern California residents can now join the efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Kaiser Permanente began recruiting participants for an advanced clinical vaccine trial at the beginning of August. Dr. Nicola Klein, Director of the Kaiser…
Crew Shortage Reveals California's Reliance on Incarcerated Firefighters

California’s efforts to fight destructive fires across the state were hampered this year by an unexpected circumstance. Coronavirus precautions made inmate crews a less reliable source of labor. This system has long been criticized, as their pay…
Farmworkers Risk Hazardous Air to Continue the Harvest

The LNU Lightning Complex Fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties during this year’s peak grape harvest season. Reports are now surfacing that vineyard workers are being asked to continue the harvest despite poor air quality. KRCB’s Adia White…
Timely Film Tells Story of Napa, Sonoma Essential Workers

In a film now available on the web and through KQED's series Truly, CA, Eva Rendle explores the aftermath of the 2017 Wine Country Fires, and their impact on agricultural workers and others at the bottom of the pay scale in our divided and unequal…
Concern Workers Are Being Asked To Harvest Despite Smoke

By NorCal News Staff August 20, 2020 During the 2019 Kincade Fire and 2017 Wine Country Fires, workers were asked to continue to work outdoors despite hazardous conditions. Often, they were not given masks. This concern is again surfacing as the…
Sonoma County Reassures Voters Ahead of Election

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to suspend changes to the USPS as 20 States announced plans to file a federal lawsuit. The states behind the lawsuit say these changes would disrupt mail service ahead of the November Election. KRCB’s Adia…
In Sebastopol, Out in the Streets for the Post Office

Our roving photographer Diane Askew was in Sebastopol Monday, recording the demonstration there at the local post office. Those who showed up are watching carefully as the president says he may be delaying the mail to thwart voters. Hearings are…
Sonoma County Celebrates Centennial Of Women's Suffrage

Tuesday marked the centennial of the ratification of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. But there is still much work to be done to increase voter enfranchisment. Events are planned throughout the week. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with…
Make Your Voice Count! Community Meeting Sept. 9, 7:00 pm

In cooperation with Community Action Partnership, Sonoma County; the League of Women Voters, Sonoma County; and Los Cien; Northern California Public Media is helping lead a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for…
Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Fire Conditions

As the dog days of summer roll by, residents of Sonoma County can't help but worry about fire season. This year’s conditions are especially concerning, with recent temperatures soaring into the triple digits. KRCB’s Nate Charles has the story. We…
Trump Withheld Calif. Wildfire Aid Says Former DHS Official

In a new video released on the eve of the Democratic convention, a top ranking former official in the Trump Department of Homeland Security says that the president told FEMA to withhold aid to California during the 2017 wildfires. "He was so…
Vox Video on Changing Approaches to Election Coverage

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Board of Supervisors Rejects County Sheriff's Request to Fund Legal Services

Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick requested $50,000 from the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday for legal services. Essick intended to explore the legality of a ballot measure aimed at strengthening oversight of his office. KRCB’s Adia White reports.…
Community Action Partnership Hosts Discussion on Law Enforcement Accountability

We're in the midst of a national debate about law enforcement oversight and accountability. That was the subject of this week's edition of the virtual "Community Conversations on Race". These interactive panels have been presented by local nonprofit…
Health Officials Warn Against Ending Protections For Renters

Housing and tenant advocates are concerned the State’s current eviction moratorium could end Friday, causing a wave of homelessness that would worsen the current public health crisis. On August 3rd, San Francisco Assemblymember David Chiu held a…
CEO Discusses Racism and Starting a Sonoma County Business

Every Monday, the Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County hosts a community conversation on race. On July 27, the conversation focused on the experience of local Black business owners and influences. In this excerpt, moderator Joy Dehnert…
Changes to Police Oversight Set for November Ballot

In an epic meeting of more than nine hours, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors covered a number of controversial topics yesterday. Among them, an agreement to put significant reforms of IOLERO, the police oversight office, on the ballot in…
Local High Schoolers Are Finalists in NPR Podcast Contest

Back for its second year, the NPR Student Podcast Challenge wrapped up in June. Among two thousand entries in grades 5 thru twelve, the story of Popo the Clown, a local entertainer, rose to be one of only 25 finalists, although it didn't win one of…
Sonoma County School Districts Move Carefully To Reopening

Our friends at Sonoma West Publishers are a unique local resource. For years, they produced newspapers that reflected life in the towns of Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Windsor and West Sonoma County. Now only the Healdsburg paper continues in print,…
Sonoma County Report Finds Santa Rosa Police Violated Protesters' Rights

At the beginning of July, The Sonoma County Human Rights Commission published a 40-page report titled, “Human Rights Violations in Santa Rosa California - Policing the Black Lives Matter Protests.” The report alleges numerous violations by law…
Sebastopol Celebrates Black Lives Matter in Art - Photos

Photos and Text by Diane Askew On Friday evening, July 24, several hundred people came out to create Sebastopol’s Black Lives Matter mural. The mural was painted across the sidewalk in the town plaza. It consists of the words “Black Lives Matter,”…
Could Looser Cannabis Permit Requirements Help Boost Tax Revenue?

When Sonoma County shut down this spring, cannabis businesses, deemed essential, were allowed to stay open. Now that the county is wrestling with a plunge in tax revenues, marijuana growers and sellers see an opportunity. Loosen permitting and other…
Local Organization Works To Get Everyone Counted On The 2020 Census

By Adia White, Nor Cal Public Media Posted July 28, 2020 The State of California is suing the Trump administration over an order that aims to block undocumented immigrants from being counted in the census. The effort is likely to fail. But some fear…
Board of Supervisors To Vote On Ordinance To Strengthen Sheriff's Office Oversight

Next Tuesday, The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on an ordinance intended to strengthen the county’s law enforcement watchdog agency. The ordinance is named after the late activist Evelyn Cheatham. Its proponents say that The…
KBBF Informe: Licencia Por Enfermedad Remunerada, Paid Sick Leave

Por Edgar Avila, KBBF Radio This episode was produced by Edgar Avila, KBBF Radio This article is a summary of a KBBF informe special loosely translated by NorCal Public Media. Listen to the original version in Spanish below. Puedes escuchar este…
Lawyer in Voting Rights Cases Faces Death Threats

News director Steve Mencher spoke with Malibu lawyer Kevin Shenkman this spring about his work convincing localities in California to move to district-based rather than at-large elections. He cites the California Voting Rights Act as the basis for…
Cómo postularse para ocupar un cargo para el consejo municipal en su ciudad o pueblo

Este video explica cómo postularse para ocupar un cargo de ayuntamiento. Según la ciudad de Santa Rosa, "El período de nominación de candidatos para las elecciones del Consejo de la Ciudad de Santa Rosa del 3 de noviembre de 2020 para los distritos…
BLM @ SRJC - July 11, 2020 - Photo Essay by Diane Askew

Text and photos by Diane Askew On Saturday afternoon, July 11, several hundred people showed up for a rally on the campus of Santa Rosa Junior College. The event was sponsored by the school’s Black Student Union and Uplifting Black Leaders, a newly…
Santa Rosa Activist Describes What Defunding The Police Could Look Like

The national movement for racial justice following George Floyd’s killing has found a stage in Sonoma County. Libby is a local activist working with the grassroots group Love and Light. Libby, who is biracial, queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming,…
Filing Period For Running For Santa Rosa City Council Now Open

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Friday, July 17. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Board of Supervisors To Consider Ordinance Strengthening Law Enforcement Oversight

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Thursday, July 16. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
San Francisco Mime Troupe Pivots to Radio This COVID Summer

For more than 50 years, one of the pleasures of summer life in the Bay Area has been the outdoor performances of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. This summer, of course, the season is cancelled. And so the Mime Troupe brings its progressive politics…
Sonoma County Reports 14 Covid Related Deaths With Five Tied To Skilled Nursing Facilities

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Friday, July 10. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Independence Day? How About Interdependence? Photo Story

Photos by Diane Askew Saturday's July 4 holiday came in the midst of unprecedented upheaval in our community and in the world. Members of our community are continuing to come together and imagine what our society might look like if everyone had an…
Lawsuit Against County Sheriff's Office Points to Numerous Brutality Cases

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. The following is a two-part interview that aired Thursday, July, 2nd and Wednesday, July 8. The full-length interview…
Santa Rosa City Council to Vote on Emergency Sick Leave

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Tuesday, July 7. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the go.…
Hope, Strength, Protest. Another Story in Photos

Photos and Text by Diane Askew On Thursday, July 2, a daylong rally was held at Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square to protest systemic racism. The protest was organized by president Rubin Scott of the Sonoma County chapter of the NAACP. From a small…
Cycle for Life Celebrates Black Lives Matter and Pride

Photographer Diane Askew has long worked locally as a wedding photographer. That work is on hold due to the pandemic. Instead Askew has been documenting the stories of our community as we work through grief and anger. In her recent essay Askew…
Applications for CalFresh Double During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday - Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, July 1. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
DACA Recipient Reflects On Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Protections for Dreamers

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, June 24. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
Informe en Español: KBBF Hosts Special On Black Lives Matter Movement

This article is a translated, partial summary of KBBF’s 30-minute special. Listen to the complete version in Spanish below. In this thirty-minute special, KBBF’s Edgar Avila speaks with Sonoma County residents about racism in our community and the…
Could Racially Motivated 911 Calls Become Hate Crimes?

By Elizabeth Castillo, CalMatters Barbecuing at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Selling water without a permit. Both instances in which a Black person was doing something deemed criminal by a white person. Both instances in which a white person called the…
Community Action Partnership Hosts Conversations On Race Series

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Thursday, June 25. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
North Bay Report: Santa Rosa City Schools Board Considers Making Ethnic Studies A Requirement

We provide local news updates on The North Bay Report Tuesday-Friday at 6:45, 8:45 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. on KRCB radio 91 and 90.9. Here's our North Bay Report episode for Wednesday, June 24. Subscribe to The North Bay Report podcast to listen on the…
BLM Protests Continue in Santa Rosa - Candlelight Photos

Photos and text by Diane Askew On Saturday, June 20, about 200 people assembled at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa, for the start of a 24-hour protest against police brutality and in support of Black Lives Matter. After an open mic and several…
Supreme Court DACA Decision Gives Hope in Tough Time

For the second time in a week, the Supreme Court rejected arguments from the Trump administration to remove rights and protections from a class of people who face discrimination and roadblocks in our society. Monday it was LGBTQ+ rights. Today it's…
Supreme Court Bars Trump From Ending DACA — What It Means For California ‘Dreamers’

By Mikhail Zinshteyn The nation’s top court thwarted President Donald Trump’s plans to place more than 600,000 young Americans — including nearly 200,000 Californians — in legal calamity today, ruling that his administration cannot for now dismantle…
Healdsburg Mayor Resigns Over Failure To Address Police Reform

Mayor Leah Gold announced she will step down from the position. Her resignation will be effective at the end of June. This was a result of a controversy over what some in the community see as racial insensitivity. To unpack what happened this week,…
Protesters Remember Silent Parade of 1917

Protesters in Sonoma County have marched nearly every day over the past three weeks against police brutality and systemic racism. Equity and inclusion for marginalized communities have taken the forefront in the marches. KRCB’s Adia White reports.…
‘Things have gotten ugly’ — pandemic pushback drives health directors to quit

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, Kaiser Health News Leigh Dundas angrily wagged her finger at Orange County supervisors at their board meeting last month as she ticked off what she thought were damning details about the professional background of county…
County Coronavirus Health Disparities Continue To Grow

Latino residents in Sonoma County are now nine times more likely to become infected with coronavirus than white residents. On Thursday, the Latino leadership organization Los Cien hosted a virtual Town Hall to discuss this disparity. In this excerpt…
Supreme Court LGBTQ Decision To Have Profound Impact

Today, the Supreme Court ruled by a 6-3 margin that employment protections guaranteed in the 1964 Civil Rights Act protect the rights of LGBTQ workers. The decision hinged on the word "sex." If that word applied both to traditional notions of male…
Radio Update: Why Latinx Community Bears COVID Burden

Yesterday, the Latino leadership organization Los Cien presented a virtual town hall on the disproportionate burden that COVID-19 is placing on the Latinx community in Sonoma County. Guests were Sonoma County's Department of Health Services Director…
Santa Rosa's Draft Budget Shows An Increase In Funding For The Police Department

Amid protests against police brutality and violence, nine police departments in Sonoma County have agreed to evaluate their use of force policies. But protesters are also demanding that local cities divert funding for police departments to housing,…
Radio Update: School Board Statement, Supervisors Commit

We provide daily breaking news updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, June 11. Today, the Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education and Superintendent released a…
Radio Update: Podcast Discusses Disproportionate Impacts of COVID-19 on Latinx Community

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, June 10. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore has been doing an…
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bans Use Of Carotid Holds

In the wake of nationwide protests over police violence, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office banned the use of carotid holds effective Monday, June 8. That's according to the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO). The…
Minority Leader Schumer Tackles Pandemic Housing Issues

In a call Monday with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told several thousand people what he was fighting for as Congress considers further housing relief. He's especially concerned about renters and the…
Even In A Pandemic, WHO Believes That Public Protests Are Important

By Pien Huang and Allison Aubrey, NPR News In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization took time at its daily press conference to address another pressing issue: the wave of protests against police violence and racial…
Police Monitor Applauds Cooperation, Seeks Truth on Arrests

Karlene Navarro, director of Sonoma County's Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach spoke with KRCB last week after she released a letter describing her concerns about COVID-19 procedures during the arrest of protestors in Santa…
Author Ibram X. Kendi Speaks About His Book "How To Be An Antiracist"

As protests against police brutality continue across the nation, many are searching for ways to uproot racism in their own communities and homes. Antiracism books are now topping The New York Times bestseller list. One of these best-selling authors…
Diane Askew's Images Capture Anger, Grief in Sonoma

Photographer Diane Askew has long worked locally as a wedding photographer, part of the industry that brings events to local wineries, parks and other venues. Obviously, that work is on hold. But Askew's heart has always been in capturing images…
Community College Chief Wants Police Training Changes

By Mikhail Zinshteyn In Summary California’s extensive community college system is responsible for helping train a huge number of the state’s police officers. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the system’s chancellor, wants to change the curriculum to help fight…
NorCal Outreach to Latinx Community Recognized Nationally

In an article from the public media journal Current, Northern California Public Media was recognized this week for its efforts to ramp up communication with our Spanish speaking neighbors. Of particular interest to writer Grace Vitaglione was the…
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered: Recent Protests, Access to Testing And More

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve asked about where you can find ongoing information, how the recent protests will affect COVID-19 case counts, access to testing and more. Here’s what we learned…
Is Now the Time to Bring Back Affirmative Action in California?

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters Depending on your viewpoint, now is either exactly the right time or precisely the wrong time to take up a proposed change to the state constitution that seems certain to reignite a heated debate about race and justice…
In Information Age, Many Californians Struggle to Stay Informed

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, The Fresno Bee/California Divide On a recent hot Saturday, residents in a small tract of homes west of Fresno huddled under the shade to wait for a distribution of hygiene products and food. Many of those who waited…
Santa Rosa Issues Citywide Curfew, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Each Night Through Thursday

Santa Rosa has declared a local emergency and instituted a citywide curfew through Thursday morning in response to incidents of violence, looting and vandalism that occurred over the weekend following peaceful protests spurred by the death of George…
Hundreds Demonstrate Against Police Brutality; City of Santa Rosa Establishes Curfew

Protesters gathered in Santa Rosa over the weekend after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis on Memorial Day by a White police officer. The officer held his knee to Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as he pleaded for air and has since been…
'InformaGente' - Health Dispatches to Latinx Communities

A new organization called Listos California, in partnership with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA), today launched "InformaGente," a new online conversation series which…
Two Members of H.S. Class of 2020 Animate Call for Unity

Kyle Trefny and Julian Jordan are graduating from the public arts high school Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts. To mark their graduation into this uncertain world, they created an animated short. They describe the project in their own…
You Asked, We Answered: Your Questions About Reopening Hair Salons, Youth Sports And How Often To Get Tested

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve asked about the reopening of additional business, youth sports, testing and more. Here are a few answers to some of those recent question submissions. We answer…
Kaiser Disputes Health Professionals' Concerns on PPE

In a press conference on May 19, and again on Northern California Public Media's May 26 Town Hall, members of the group H-PEACE (Health Professionals for Equality and Community Empowerment) stated that not all health workers in Sonoma County are…
Big Cuts Could Hit Little Californians: $1 Billion in Preschool and Child Care Dollars at Risk

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Even the littlest Californians have not been spared in the governor’s big proposal to cut a budget decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plans to expand free preschool for low-income…
County Hiring Contact Tracers; Extra Pay for Being Bilingual

Sonoma County health officer Dr. Sundari Mase has long said that testing, tracing and isolation are at the core of the county's reopening strategy. Now, the county is seeking to hire contact tracers to keep up with the expected demand. The county's…
We Need a Culturally Responsive Approach to COVID-19

Commentary by Ana Lugo, founder, Equity First Consulting Cultural responsiveness is the ability to learn from, relate respectfully to, effectively adapt to, and serve all peoples and cultures.[1] Let us be clear. The systems and institutions…
You Asked, We Answered: Your Questions About COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Senior Outings, and Visiting The Dentist

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve had plenty. We've received questions about how many people are currently hospitalized, what moving into Stage Two of reopening means for seniors, going to the…
Pandemic Food Stamps Offer Up to $365 Per Child

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión Families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals at their schools — regardless of immigration status — may notice something in the mail to help them buy groceries. California is issuing one-time…
Es Así Como un Déficit de 54.3 Mil Millones de Dólares Le Afectaría a Los Californianos

Por Judy Lin, CalMatters Hello! We’re publishing more of our work in Spanish to better serve our diverse state. Make sure to click here to read the article in English. Los encargados de las finanzas de California acaban de revelar un déficit de 54.3…
Rep. Jared Huffman: $3 Trillion Bill is 'Opening Bid'

Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) returned to Northern California after voting Friday on the House of Representatives' $3 trillion Coronavirus package that has aid to local governments, help for the November election, and a lifeline to the…
Housing, Homelessness Funds Mostly Spared in Proposed Budget cuts

By Matt Levin, CalMatters With a forecasted deficit of near-record proportions and an economy in freefall, homelessness and low-income housing advocates were braced for painful cuts in the revised budget proposal Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Thursday.…
Financial Help for California’s Undocumented Immigrants Starts Monday

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión California’s undocumented immigrants can begin applying Monday for disaster relief payments of up to $1,000 per household under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus emergency assistance plan. In April, Newsom announced a…
Sonoma County Voters Can Now Track Their Mail-In Ballot With New Program

Sonoma County voters can now sign up for a program to track their vote-by-mail ballot from the time it’s mailed to when it’s counted. The “Where’s My Ballot?” program from the Secretary of State’s Office allows the voter to receive updates on the…
Watching for Signs of Child Sexual Abuse During Pandemic

In an interview for the podcast Public Health on Call, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Elizabeth Letourneau, director of the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse spoke with host Dr. Josh Sharfstein…
Virus Will Not Extinguish Wildfire Protection, Newsom Says

By Julie Cart, CalMatters California’s preparations to battle wildfires this year will not be slowed by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newson vowed Wednesday, saying the state will purchase specially equipped helicopters and fire engines and…
Latinx Leaders Consider Coronavirus Toll in Sonoma County

For our Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall May 12, 2020 we will present a cast of leaders in the Latinx community to help us understand how the pandemic may be affecting different populations in our county and region differently. We will be posting the…
You Asked, We Answered: How Do I Apply for Unemployment If Under Asylum Status?

We put the call out for your questions related to the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve submitted questions about financial help, case counts, reopenings and more. Listener Gigi Pravda wrote in, asking: How do I apply for unemployment benefits if…
Keeping The COVID Plague at Bay: How California Is Protecting Older Veterans

By Dan Morain May 11, 2020 Dr. Vito Imbasciani has been at war with viruses since he was 5. Growing up near the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York, he contracted polio in 1952 and couldn’t walk for two months. In medical school in…
COVID-Plagued California Nursing Homes Often Had Problems in Past

By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News and Anna Almendrala May 4, 2020 When Jorge Newbery finally got through to his 95-year-old mother, Jennifer, on a video call April 18, she could barely talk or move and her eyes couldn’t focus. It was the first time…
Reopening in the COVID Era: How to Adapt to a New Normal

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News May 8, 2020 As many states begin to reopen — most without meeting the thresholds recommended by the White House — a new level of COVID-19 risk analysis begins for Americans. Should I go to the beach? What about…
Lawmakers Want to Know: What’s Up With That Half-Billion-Dollar Mask Deal?

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters California lawmakers plan to probe why state officials wired half a billion dollars for masks to a medical supply company that had existed for just three days, and want to know what’s changed in the state’s vetting…
California Just Revealed a $54.3 Billion Deficit — Signaling Deep Cuts Ahead

By Judy Lin, CalMatters California finance officials revealed a $54.3 billion deficit Thursday in the first economic assessment of the coronavirus pandemic’s devastating blow to the fifth-largest economy in the world. That figure is higher than the…
Radio Update: A California Union Victory, And Increased COVID-19 Testing

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, March 6. In a victory for unions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday signed an executive order…
Exclusive: California Wires Mask Dealer Half a Billion Dollars, Then Claws it Back

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters On March 26, as the coronavirus pandemic was mounting and governors across America scrambled to secure medical supplies, the state of California wired almost a half-billion dollars to a company that had been in…
Supervisors Hopkins and Rabbitt Discuss Phased Reopening

On Monday, May 4, news director Steve Mencher spoke with Sonoma County Supervisors Lynda Hopkins and David Rabbitt about a number of issues that are top of mind as our elected officials and health officials begin to talk about reopening parts of our…
California Readies Army of Coronavirus Detectives

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters The Newsom administration has teamed with two universities to train more than 3,000 employees per week to become coronavirus detectives tracing the spread of the disease throughout California. Starting Wednesday, the…
Radio Update: Supervisor Gorin Answers Questions About Fire Season, COVID-19 Testing

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Monday, May 4. Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin will join us for Tuesday's virtual town hall at 7 p.m. In our…
Director of County Regional Parks Answers Questions About Revised Parks Closure Order

Updated May 1, 2020 Sonoma County announced a "soft opening" of County parks starting on Wednesday, April 29. The new order allows residents to walk or bike into county and city parks. Driving to parks is still prohibited and all coastal parks are…
Attorney for PG&E Fire Victims is Funded by Wall Street Firms He's Negotiating Against

In the last week, our partner station KQED has been reporting on a potential conflict of interest by a lawyer in the PG&E Bankruptcy case. With 16,000 Northern California fire victims as clients, an attorney named Mikal Watts represents more fire…
Sad Day for Many as Sonoma County Fair is Cancelled for 2020

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Wednesday, April 29. We spoke with the CEO of the Sonoma County Fair, Becky Bartling, Wednesday afternoon. She…
Cue the debunking: Two Bakersfield Doctors Go Viral With Dubious COVID Test Conclusions

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters They dressed in scrubs. They sounded scientific. And last week’s message from two Bakersfield doctors was exactly what many stuck-at-home Americans wanted to hear: COVID-19 is no worse than influenza, its death…
Not If, But How: California Prepares for an All Vote-by-Mail Election in November

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters This coming November, every one of California’s more than 20 million registered voters may receive a ballot in the mail — whether they ask for one or not. In fact, many election administrators and advocates say it’s…
State Dashboard Tracks Daily COVID-19 Hospitalizations By County

On April 1, the California Department of Public Health released a data dashboard that tracks coronavirus hospitalizations by county. The dashboard shows the number of hospitalizations reported each day in connection with the virus. Patients are…
Health Care Provider Panel Highlights Hope, Progress

For our April 28 Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall, we convened a panel of health care providers including: Dr. Joshua Weil, Lead Physician, Emergency Preparedness, Kaiser, Santa Rosa; Tarek Salaway, Sr. Vice President, Kaiser Permanente, Marin and…
Radio Update: Coronavirus Latest, Plus A Conversation With Santa Rosa Symphony's Music Director

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Friday, April 24. It’s been another tough week of sheltering at home – with new information on how early…
As Millions Navigate Unemployment, Local Organizations Rise to Help

By Camille Escovedo The last time this many people filed for unemployment in the U.S. — over 26 million as of April 27 — was during the Great Depression, experts say. Over a million Californians have filed for unemployment in March, and the layoffs…
Coronavirus Could Force Private Practices To Close Or Sell — Raising Costs

By Kristen Hwang for CalMatters In a matter of weeks, Dr. William Goral, a private practice ear, nose and throat specialist in San Bernardino County, will be out of business. His small, solo clinic, which has served patients throughout the Inland…
Coronavirus Detectives: Here’s How Counties Try to Track Everyone Exposed

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters By the time public health officer Bela Matyas learned that the novel coronavirus was spreading in Solano County, the patient in her 40s was already on a ventilator. Back in February, the woman was the first in the nation…
CHP Says It Will Stop Issuing Permits for Protests on State Property

We provide daily coronavirus updates on KRCB radio 91. Tune in at 9 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. for the latest local news. Here's our update for Thursday, April 23. In the wake of demonstrations in Sacramento protesting the state’s stay-at-home order, the…
Sonoma County Activates “Warm Line” For Mental Health Calls

Wednesday, April 22 Update Sonoma County has just activated what they are calling a “Warm Line” for people to talk through any anxiety or emotional distress during the pandemic. People can call ( 707) - 565 - 2652 seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7…
Preguntas Comunes Acerca Del Coronavirus

By Jacqueline García, La Opinión 1. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas comunes del coronavirus COVID-19? Los síntomas más comunes de la enfermedad son fiebre, cansancio, tos seca y falta de respiración. La persona también puede experimentar molestias y…
San Francisco Supervisor Ronen On How Pandemic Is Affecting Bay Area's Undocumented

Last week Governor Gavin Newsom announced the State would give $500 in aid to undocumented individuals who will not be eligible for help from the Federal Government. But activists say this isn't enough. On April 20, activists and legislators called…
Predicting a Pandemic’s Path: What Models Can and Can’t Do

By Barbara Feder Ostrov, CalMatters Every day, while we’re all stuck at home, politicians and health officials and news anchors point to graphics showing the latest statistics on the coronavirus pandemic to indicate what might happen next, in your…
Tips for Spotting Fake News Stories — And Where to Find Sources You Can Trust

Anytime there’s a significant news event — like a global pandemic, for example — you can expect misinformation to spread across the Internet. “Fake news” means stories that contain fabricated information, or information that’s based on rumor, shoddy…
Newsom: Cities Blocking Hotels for Homeless Will Be ‘Judged’ by History

By Matt Levin, CalMatters As California scrambles to protect more than 150,000 homeless residents from contracting and spreading novel coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom had some harsh words Saturday for cities he accused of blocking the conversion of…
Los Cien Sonoma County Hosts Congressmen for Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall

Los Cien Sonoma County hosted a virtual Coronavirus Town Hall on Friday with Congressmen Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman, who outlined the economic and health challenges facing the region, and federal programs to address them. More than 300 people…
Cut Farmworker Pay During the Crisis? Don’t Do It, California Growers Say

By Kate Cimini, The Salinas Californian The Trump administration is considering cutting the pay of guest visa farmworkers during the coronavirus pandemic to help the farm industry. But California growers aren’t thrilled: They say it won’t help them…
Santa Rosa Police Begin Citing Businesses, Individuals for Violating Shelter-in-Place Order

The Santa Rosa Police Department has begun issuing citations to businesses and individuals who are violating the county public health order to shelter-in-place. In the last week, the department has issued 40 business written warnings, two individual…
What Comes Next for California Cities? Deficits, Bailouts and Long Recoveries

By Jackie Botts, Ben Christopher, Elizabeth Castillo, Ana B. Ibarra and Matt Levin, CalMatters Cities have been ground zero in California’s coronavirus response — with many initiating shelter-in-place orders, organizing emergency housing for…
Acts of Grace from Everyday Californians Are Getting Us Through

By Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters From inside our homes, this might seem the loneliest moment in modern history. Slowing coronavirus has meant many of us are physically cut off from friends and family, schools and workplaces, senior centers, book clubs…
Recursos Alimentarios Durante COVID-19

La alimentacion es una gran prioridad para muchos durante esta pandemia de COVID-19- cómo mantener a su familia alimentada en medio de despidos del trabajo, preocupaciones sobre salidas para conseguir comestibles y la posibilidad de transmisión por…
COVID-19: Leaders Discuss Food Insecurity and Safety

During our Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall on April 14, we invited leaders from around Sonoma County to discuss how they are keeping our community fed. Some families are lacking the daily lunches and other meals provided by schools; many have lost…
Sonoma County Medical Facilities Must Screen Staff, Visitors for COVID-19 Symptoms and Require Masks

Sonoma County’s health officer has issued a new order requiring all congregate care facilities to screen all staff and visitors for signs of illness and adhere to a strict mask-wearing policy to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order, which went…
Reopen California? That’s The Toughest Phase Yet, Newsom Says

By Ben Christopher and Rachel Becker, CalMatters When will Californians emerge from house confinement? What will life look like? In a roadmap unveiled Tuesday with top public health officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will not lift his…
Undocumented Workers Face Obstacles Qualifying for Benefits During the Pandemic

By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Hector had a stable job as a cook at an Italian restaurant in Oakland. Suddenly, in mid-March, about a dozen workers were laid off, including him.…
COVID-19: Food Resources

Food is top of mind for many during the COVID-19 pandemic — how to keep your family fed amid layoffs, concerns about grocery outings and food transmission, all while trying to maintain social distance. If you’re struggling to put food on the table,…
Santa Rosa Fire Department Creates Pandemic Response Unit

The Santa Rosa Fire Department has created a new Pandemic Response Unit to respond to patients suspected of having COVID-19 or that are experiencing flu-like symptoms within the city. The department says the new squad, which had its first shift…
Kaiser Employees Receive Help With Child Care, Shelter and Extra Leave Under Union Agreement

A union agreement with Kaiser Permanente will ease the burdens of about 80,000 health care workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the agreement, members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions will receive assistance with…
Sonoma County Human Services Department Answers Questions About Public Benefits During COVID-19

Despite its office being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sonoma County Human Services Department is continuing to help connect community members with public benefits. On Monday, the department shared answers to some frequently asked…
Santa Clara County Says Shelter-In-Place Appears to Be Working, Provides COVID-19 Updates

Santa Clara County says sheltering in place appears to be “flattening the curve” — or slowing the rate of coronavirus infection in the county. “However, the number of infections is still rising, and we have not yet reached the peak,” says Antoinnae…
Santa Rosa CityBus to Further Reduce Service in Response to Pandemic

The Santa Rosa CityBus will further reduce its service this week to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Starting Monday, April 13, the bus will operate on a Sunday schedule seven days a week for essential travel only. Sunday routes run from about…
California Offers Discounted Hotel Rooms to Health Workers Exposed to Coronavirus

By Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters California health care workers may qualify for discounted hotel rooms under a new arrangement Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday as part of the state’s ongoing effort to limit the spread of coronavirus. More than…
Here’s How Putting California’s Homeless in Hotels Actually Works

By Matt Levin, CalMatters Richard Dobbs was coughing, feverish, and preparing to sleep on the sidewalk again. Dobbs, 60 and homeless in Sacramento for the past two years, had just been discharged March 28 from Sutter Medical Center’s emergency…
Sonoma County To Establish Surge Hospital At Sonoma State University

Sonoma County is establishing an alternative care site (ACS) at Sonoma State University where about 580 patients can be treated in the event of a COVID-19 surge. The site will be operated by the Petaluma Health Center, and patients will be placed in…
COVID-19: Recursos Para Indocumentados y Sin Beneficios

English version available here. A medida que la pandemia de coronavirus da vuelta la economía de la nación y deja a muchos sin trabajo, los inmigrantes indocumentados son particularmente vulnerables. En esta página encontrará recursos para ayudar a…
COVID-19: Educational Resources for Learning at Home

The Sonoma County Office of Education has recommended as of March 25 that all Sonoma County school districts continue distance learning through at least May 1. Previously, Sonoma County school districts had announced that they would suspend…
Covid-19 Business Roundtable: Sonoma County Is Hurting

For our Tuesday, April 7 Coronavirus Town Hall, we gathered a panel of county leaders to talk about business in the shadow of Coronavirus. Our guests are: Elizabeth Gore, co-founder of Hello Alice and of the Covid-19 Business Resource Center; Herman…
COVID-19: Resources for the Undocumented and Uninsured

As the coronavirus pandemic upends the nation’s economy and leaves many without work, undocumented immigrants are particularly vulnerable. On this page you’ll find resources to help undocumented community members and the uninsured. UndocuFund for…
California Eases Child Care Regulations for Critical Workers

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Californians struggling to juggle going to work at hospitals, fire stations and grocery stores while worrying about child care are the intended beneficiaries of a new executive order Gov. Gavin Newsom signed over…
Wear a Mask! OK, But What Kind?

By Julie Cart, CalMatters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended every American wear a face mask while in public to protect against contracting coronavirus. The agency announced that non-medical fabric masks – even…
Without Shelter-In-Place Order, COVID-19 Patients Would Overwhelm Sonoma County Hospitals

New models of the spread of coronavirus in Sonoma County show that the local shelter-in-place order will help reduce the number of deaths and hospitalizations in the county. But when infections peak about two months from now, patients could still…
Asm. Wood Asks Public to Raise Awareness About Dangers of Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19

For people experiencing domestic violence, stay-at-home orders may be trapping them with their abusers. California Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) is asking the public to raise awareness about these dangers as directives to shelter-in-place…
COVID-19: Santa Clara County Resources

Santa Clara County’s Public Health Department is providing detailed information about COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospital capacity on several data dashboards available online. The county has also assembled a variety of COVID-19 resources, as listed…
A Coronavirus Property Tax Delay? Californians Shouldn’t Count On It

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters The global pandemic notwithstanding, most California owners are still on the hook to pay their property taxes next week — thus far, the state isn’t granting any reprieves. Though both federal and state lawmakers…
Sonoma County Will Consider Property Tax Penalty Waivers on Case-by-Case Basis

Sonoma County says it will consider waiving penalties for late property tax payments related to COVID-19 on a case-by-case basis. The second installment of the 2019-2020 Annual Secured property tax bill was due Feb. 1 and becomes late if not paid by…
COVID-19: How to Help

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and strain resources, you might be wondering how you can help. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is help slow the spread of the virus by following public health guidance. But if you’re still…
‘Am I Going to Die?’ Alone and Scared, Confined Seniors Struggle with Anxiety

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News For the past few weeks, as coronavirus radically altered daily life, 79-year-old Diana Fernandes has been struggling quietly inside her San Francisco home, weathering a challenge from within. Fernandes lives alone…
Sonoma Joins Six Bay Area Counties And Extends Shelter-in-Place Order

Sonoma County joined six others in the Bay Area in announcing stricter shelter-in-place guidelines. As of Tuesday, March 31 millions of residents in Sonoma, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco Counties are now…
California Starts Recruiting Retired and Student Doctors, Nurses to Handle Surge in Severely Sick People

By Julie Cart, Elizabeth Aguilera and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters As the number of people hospitalized in California with the coronavirus doubled in just four days, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday sent out an urgent call seeking help from the state’s…
New Model Projects Coronavirus Deaths In California Will Peak In Late April

A new model from the University of Washington projects that coronavirus deaths in California will peak in late April, with a total of 5,086 deaths predicted in the state through Aug. 4. The study from the university’s Institute for Health Metrics…
Santa Rosa Police Department Mourns Loss of Detective

Updated March 31, 2020, 4:00 p.m. The Santa Rosa Police Department reported today that Detective Marylou Armer passed away from complications from COVID-19. Detective Armer served with the Santa Rosa Police Department for 20 years and was recently…
What is an Equitable Response to COVID-19: Interview With Ana Lugo

During emergencies, vulnerable community members are often left out of response plans. Assistant News Director, Adia White, asked the founder of Equity First Consulting, Ana Lugo, about how everyone in our community can be supported equitably during…
California Ramps Up Output of Ventilators As COVID-19 Cases Grow

By Nigel Duara and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed confidence Saturday that California has the capacity to produce enough ventilators to meet its projected needs in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But during a tour of a…
COVID-19: Financial Resources for Sonoma County Residents

California and the nation have seen a surge in unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to close their doors, leaving workers with reduced hours or laid off their jobs entirely. Local, state and federal governments are…
Santa Rosa Outlines COVID-19 Support for Homeless

The city of Santa Rosa says it’s following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect people experiencing homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Steps taken so far according to an update on the city website…
Los Angeles Will Mirror New York As Coronavirus Surges, Newsom and Garcetti Warn

By Judy Lin, Ben Christopher and Matt Levin, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued dire warnings Friday that the nation’s second-largest city is headed for the same surge in COVID-19 cases as New York City after a…
COVID-19: Sonoma County Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations

On March 17, Sonoma County’s health officer issued an order for all residents to shelter in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order directs all people to stay at home except for essential activities like getting groceries or going to…
Here’s What Happens to Science When California’s Researchers Shelter in Place

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters As California officials desperately try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Chris Miller is coaxing a sample of the virus to grow in a secure laboratory at UC Davis. Working in a laboratory nestled inside…
COVID-19: Sonoma County Mental Health Resources

Fears about the coronavirus pandemic and being socially isolated can significantly affect mental health. Whether you have a mental illness or are just feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, it’s important to do what you can to support yourself…
Sonoma County Office of Education Recommends Schools Extend On-Campus Closures

On March, 25, The Sonoma County Office of Education recommended that school districts across the county shut down in-person classes until at least May 1. This guidance was based on consultation with the Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari…
Undocumented Workers Struggle as Economy Grinds to a Halt

By Jacqueline Garcia, La Opinión and Jackie Botts, CalMatters More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not qualify for many state and federal benefits, are among the hardest hit Californians as the economy is battered by the coronavirus…
All Parks Closed in Sonoma County

Sonoma County Health Officer, Dr. Sundari Mase, ordered the closure of all parks in Sonoma County. The order went into effect on March 24 and did not list an end date. The order comes after too many people crowded Sonoma County beaches, parks and…
Sonoma County Sup. Susan Gorin Coronavirus Update 3-23-20

We spoke with Susan Gorin, chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Monday morning to provide an update about the county's response to the Coronavius pandemic. Here's our unedited conversation.
SMART Makes Additional Schedule Changes Amid Statewide Shelter-in-Place Orders

In response to changes in ridership demand resulting from what is now a statewide Shelter in Place order, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is making additional changes to its train service schedule. SMART is committed to serving…
How Overwhelmed is California’s Health Care System About to Be?

By Rachel Becker, Ana B. Ibarra and Judy Lin, CalMatters As the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic mounted Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom prepared Californians for an unprecedented ramp-up of the hospital system, saying the state is procuring…
Shelters Work to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Among Residents

Sonoma County homeless shelters are adapting to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus. Catholic Charities runs three shelters in Sonoma County which can house more than 300 people in total. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with Jennielynn Holmes, the Chief…
Newsom: Coronavirus Likely To Close California Schools for Rest of the Year

By Ricardo Cano and Laurel Rosenhall, CalMatters In a stunning announcement that revealed disruption from the coronavirus is far from over, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that California schools will remain closed not just until sometime next month,…
Meals on Wheels Offers Free Food Delivery to Qualifying Seniors

While shelter in place orders do not apply to going to the grocery store, you may still be concerned about leaving your home. The Sonoma County Council on Aging offers a number of resources available to seniors during this time, including their…
Sonoma County Health Officer Issues Shelter in Place Orders

SANTA ROSA, CA – The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a Health Order directing residents to shelter in place effective midnight on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. This recent Order comes after the County received two additional cases of local…
More Than 22 Million Californians Could Contract Coronavirus Without Mitigation, According To Gov. Newsom

Note: We've changed the headline of this story to reflect that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spokesperson said these figures are possible without mitigation efforts. We have also updated the figure to 22 million to correct a math error in the governor's…
California and Coronavirus Testing Right Now: 3/18/20

By Rachel Becker and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters Coronavirus testing has been plagued by confusion, delays and chaos, with the number of available, usable tests far outstripped by the need. The situation, health care providers and experts say, has…
SMART Cancels Selected Weekday Service Because of Shelter-in-Place Orders

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and shelter in place orders for Sonoma and Marin counties, the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is temporarily canceling the following train trips: • Southbound 7:10 AM out of…
SCOE Announcement: All Sonoma County School Districts Have Announced Suspension of In-Person Classes

All Sonoma County School Districts Have Announced Suspension of In-Person Classes As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the community, and based on recommendations released by the Sonoma County Department of Health…
County Moves From Advisory to Order on Event Cancellations

Sonoma County has issued the following press release Friday afternoon, March 13 SANTA ROSA, CA – The Sonoma County Health Officer, out of an abundance of caution, has issued an Order canceling mass gatherings of 250 individuals or more to prevent…
Mayor Joe Callinan's Statement on Coronavirus in Rohnert Park

**Versiòn en Español abajò** For Immediate Release: On Friday, March 15, 2020, Rohnert Park Mayor, Joe Callinan, issued the following statement: ”A Rohnert Park Health Center employee has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The…
Nine Active Coronavirus Cases Reported in Sonoma County

As of Thursday, March 19, there are nine known cases of Novel Coronavirus in Sonoma County. Two cases were announced on Wednesday, March 18 and one more was announced on Thursday, March 19. No additional information about these cases has been…
Video Discusses California Response to COVID-19

How California is responding to the coronavirus By Byrhonda Lyons and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters As more Californians test positive for the novel coronavirus, state health officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom are trying to control the outbreak. The U. S.…
Demonstrators Demand More Protections For Undocumented Community

Santa Rosa immigrant rights activists rallied outside of the Sonoma County Courthouse late last month in a demonstration against recent arrests of undocumented immigrants. KRCB’s Adia White attended the demonstration and has this report.…
As Coronavirus Toll Rises Statewide, So Does Health Care Workers’ Alarm

By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters When the novel coronavirus hit California, Jamille Cabacungan, a registered nurse at UCSF Medical Center, rushed to sign up as a volunteer to treat infected patients. She hesitated to answer, however, when asked recently…
Coronavirus Special & Resources

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know - March 11, 2020 Northern California Public Media hosted a Virtual Town Hall, in partnership with Sonoma County, to share information about Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). News Director Steve Mencher and Assistant…
Sonoma County Point-in-Time Count Aims to Tally The Homeless Population

One of the populations most at risk for the Novel Coronavirus is the homeless. Most of those living on the streets lack a way to wash their hands frequently; many also have underlying health issues. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
For Gig Workers and Hourly Earners Coronavirus Is a Test

The spread of Covid-19 in the Bay Area has caused businesses to ramp up their plans to protect employees and customers. Conferences have been cancelled; staff is being encouraged to work from home at companies like Facebook and Google. Reporter Pamela…
“Your Bills Don’t Get Sick”: Workers Say Coronavirus Prevention Isn’t Easy

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News For five years, Mostafa Maklad has driven for rideshare companies, clearing about $100 a day after expenses. At 36, he shares a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco with five other roommates and tries to drive up…
30 Healthcare Workers at Local Hospital Directed to Self-Quarantine, According to Their Union

At least thirty healthcare workers at Sutter Health Santa Rosa were quarantined on Thursday, according to their union, SEIU United Health Care Workers West. As of Thursday evening, neither Sutter Health nor Sonoma County Officials have confirmed the…
2nd Sonoma County Resident Diagnosed With Novel Coronavirus After Returning From Cruise

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services confirmed that a second local passenger on the Grand Princess Cruise Ship was diagnosed with COVID-19. The first Sonoma County resident diagnosed with the virus was reported on Monday, March 2. Both…
Coronavirus: U.S. Death Toll Now At 14; New Cases In Maryland, Colorado, Pennsylvania

Enlarge this image A medic drives an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Wash, which has been linked to most of
California Schools Brace for a Coronavirus Disruption

By Ricardo Cano, Felicia Melloand Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Early reports indicate children infected by the coronavirus experience a milder response than older adults. But as it arrives in Northern California, school and college officials are…
County Health Officials Work to Track Down Contacts of Local Coronavirus Patient

Sonoma County officials are working to track down anyone who may have come into contact with a county resident who tested positive for the new coronavirus. The patient recently returned from a cruise to Mexico and had been in the county for ten days…
AB5 Sparks Controversy Among California's Independent Contractors

For employers and independent contractors in California, AB5 has sparked some confusion and controversy. The new gig worker law went into effect January 2020 and many independent contractors are still unsure how the law will affect their business.…
The Developer Bonus Tucked Into the School Bond on Your Ballot

By Matt Levin, CalMatters California voters are being asked to approve a controversial measure making it easier for developers to build apartment buildings within a half-mile of public transit. Most will think they’re only voting on whether the…
Annual Pliny the Younger Beer Release Boosts Tourism in Sonoma County

Beer enthusiasts lined up for hours at the Russian River Brewing Company in downtown Santa Rosa earlier this month. They also gathered at the company’s new pub in Windsor to experience the legendary beer – Pliny the Younger. (Image: Russian River…
California Pushes For More Coronavirus Testing After First Case Of Community Transmission

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state health officials will update the public on how they are responding to new cases of coronavirus disease COVID-19, including the first possible case of community transmission in the U.S., which is being treated…
Proposition 13 Seeks $15 Billion for California's Schools

Proposition 13 is the only statewide initiative on the ballot March 3rd. The proposed bond would funnel 9 billion dollars into the state's k-12 schools, and a total of six billion for community colleges, the 23 campuses of the State University…
New Coronavirus Affects Tourism in San Francisco's Chinatown

Travel restrictions prompted by fear over the spread of the New Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, have caused some tech companies in the Bay Area to cancel upcoming events. Tourism is down, too. The significant loss of visitors to the area will…
March 2020 Vote: Election Results

On March 3, California participated in the Super Tuesday presidential primaries for the first time since 2008. Democratic candidates competed for the rich delegate haul in California, Texas and a dozen other states, with 1,357 delegates at stake.…
David Cook Challenges Gorin For First District Seat

City of Sonoma Councilmember David Cook is challenging Susan Gorin for the first district seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. He spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about his previous experience and how his priorities would differ from his…
Gorin Runs for a Third Term on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Susan Gorin, is running for a third term on the board. Her opponent for the district one seat is City of Sonoma Councilmember, David Cook. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Gorin about whether the…
Former Mayor Chris Coursey Challenges Zane for District 3 Seat

Former Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey is challenging incumbent Shirlee Zane for her seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. KRCB’s Steve Mencher spoke with Coursey about his priorities and how his approach to homelessness would differ from…
Shirlee Zane Defends Her Seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Shirlee Zane is squaring off with former Santa Rosa mayor Chris Coursey in the district 3 Sonoma County Board of Supervisors race. Zane is hoping to win a fourth term as supervisor. She spoke with KRCB’s Steve Mencher about her record and how the…
Lynda Hopkins Makes Her Case for a Second Term as Supervisor

Lynda Hopkins is defending her District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hopkins holds a master's degree in land-use policy from Stanford and is running for her second term as supervisor. She joined KRCB’s Steve Mencher at the end…
Mike Hilber Challenges Lynda Hopkins for District 5 Seat

Mike Hilber is challenging incumbent Lynda Hopkins for the District 5 seat on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Hilber has a master's in electrical engineering from Stanford and worked in the defense industry in Southern California. In the…
Interview: Reporter Will Houston Lays Out the Pros and Cons of Measure I

Marin and Sonoma County voters will soon decide whether to extend a sales tax supporting the SMART train until 2059. Campaigns on both sides of the issue have each received over a million dollars in support of their positions. Reporter Will Houston…
Local Activist Speaks Out on Missed Opportunity in Cancelled "American Dirt" Talk

Author Jeanine Cummins’ planned book talk at the Petaluma Copperfield’s Bookstore evaporated with the rest of her scheduled appearances last week when the publisher of her novel “American Dirt” canceled her book tour out of concern for her safety.…
California Lawmakers Have Refused to Restrict Flavored Vaping —Is That About to Change?

By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters Milk and waters in kids’ meals. Smaller “Big Gulps.” No teens on tanning beds. Officials here pride themselves as national leaders in protecting the health of Californians —so much so that conservatives deride it as…
Lisa See, Author of "The Island of Sea Women," Speaks at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Lise See launched her literary career with the non-fiction book “On Gold Mountain." The story chronicles her great-great grandfather’s journey from China to California and follows multiple generations. She's written ten novels since then. See spoke…
In California, Not Every Kid Has a Fair Chance at Success

By Erica Hellerstein, Mercury News San Jose area scores near the top for giving children the best chance of achieving economic success and good health. Bakersfield is at the bottom. Children who grow up in the San Jose area are better off than those…
California Students Missing School Due to Wildfires and Other Disasters

At the beginning of the school year, over 360 schools in California had to close for at least a week due to power outages, wildfires, or other crises. That’s according to Ricardo Cano, an education reporter at the state-wide news outlet CAL Matters.…
Sonoma County Plans to Clear Joe Rodota Trail By Friday

Sonoma County set a goal of clearing the Joe Rodota trail by Friday. County officials switched their policy to enforcement mid-week and began issuing warnings and citations to those still camping there. KRCB’s Adia White talked to people camping on…
Podcast: Activist homeless moms score an Oakland win

By Jakob Lazzaro and Matt Levin, CalMatters Last November, a group of homeless and housing insecure moms took over a vacant home in West Oakland. It was a protest against corporate ownership of housing, gentrification, displacement and the lack of…
Doctors Fail to Help Patients Stop Smoking, Says Report

The United States Surgeon General declared in a new report last week that health professionals do not provide cigarette smokers enough support for quitting their smoking addictions and may not even bring up smoking cessation to their patients.…
Rodota Trail Situation Delays Homeless Count for a Month

The annual Point-in-Time homeless count was set to happen this week, but because of the health emergency on the Joe Rodota Trail, where more than 200 people are sleeping, the count has been delayed by a month. KRCB's Adia White spoke with county…
Former Director of IOLERO Works to Pass Initiative to Strengthen the Office

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach, or IOLERO, was created to strengthen transparency and trust in the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. This was in 2015, two years after a Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed 13-year-old Andy…
Sonoma County Prepares to Evict Campers Along the Joe Rodota Trail

The temporary homeless shelter at Los Guilicos opened on Sunday. The sanctioned encampment has room for about 60 of the 250 people currently camping along the Joe Rodota Trail. All residents have been told to leave the trail by Wednesday, January…
Sanctioned Homeless Camp at Los Guilicos Scheduled to Open Sunday

Sonoma County officials delayed efforts to relocate around 60 people living along the Joe Rodota Trail to a sanctioned camp at the Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Center. Local non-profit, St. Vincent de Paul will manage services there. KRCB’s Adia…
Sonoma County Libraries Host Tamale Making Workshops

The library might not be the first place you’d expect to learn how to make tamales. But that’s exactly what happened last December in Santa Rosa. KRCB’s Camille Escovedo attended one of seventeen free bilingual cooking classes at Sonoma County…
Meet Leah Gold, Healdsburg's New Mayor for 2020

The start of the new year means a new mayor for the City of Healdsburg. Vice Mayor Leah Gold was selected to take the reins from David Hagele in a unanimous vote by the city council mid-December. She started her year-long term at the beginning of…
Around 1,000 People Attend Santa Rosa Women's March

Around 1,000 people joined the women’s march in downtown Santa Rosa on Saturday. Marchers focused on electing women to office in 2020, reducing fossil fuels, immigration reform and a host of other issues. This year’s march kicks off a momentous year…
Contractors Begin to Set Up Sanctioned Encampment Near Oakmont

Sonoma County is contracting with Washington based company Pallet, to set up temporary units to house the homeless on the Los Guilicos Juvenile Justice Campus. A demo unit of the same type was on public display in Roseland yesterday. KRCB’s Adia…
WATCH LIVE: Managers Read Impeachment Articles, Senators Sworn In Ahead Of Trial – Thursday at 7am

Congress is taking additional steps to prepare for the upcoming Senate impeachment trial. The newly appointed House impeachment managers, who will present the case for impeachment, are reading the articles in the Senate chamber. Senators are also…
Supervisors Pick Sonoma Valley for Temporary Homeless Shelter

The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to relocate many of the campers along the Joe Rodota Trail to the Los Guilicos juvenile justice center campus in Sonoma Valley. Supervisor Susan Gorin was adamantly opposed to the relocation of the camp to her…
Next Stop for Free College: Cal State University?

By Felicia Mello, CalMatters In yet another push to make higher education more accessible in California, a bill filed in the state Legislature last week would extend the state’s tuition-free college guarantee to four years —and beyond community…
Sonoma County Women’s March to Take Place Saturday

The fourth annual women’s march is happening this Saturday in downtown Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square. Organizers estimate that between three and five thousand people will attend the event. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with lead organizer, Leslie Graves…
Cities Should Act on Homelessness or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force Says

By Matt Levin and Jackie Botts, CalMatters Declaring that moral persuasion and economic incentives aren’t working to bringSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, left, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who are leading Newsom's task…
Do You Know What Should Go in Your Emergency Kit?

It’s hard not to think about disasters during fire-season, but during the winter months, emergency officials worry that we don’t think carefully enough about planning for other scenarios. The Sonoma County Library is working to change this by…
Sonoma County Library Hosts Disaster Preparedness Classes

Last year, Sonoma County was hit with a devastating wildfire, rolling blackouts, and historic flooding. Starting this month, The Sonoma County Library is hosting a series of classes to teach residents how to prepare for disasters. Twelve library…
Should California Restrict Building in High-Risk Fire Areas?

In her recent article, entitled “Fire Amnesia”, Felicity Barringer from the Bill Lane Center for the American West, argues that Californians are resistant to policies that would limit building in high-risk fire areas. KRCB’s Adia White spoke with…
Anniversary Gives Rialto Cinemas Founder Chance to Reflect

Ky Boyd opened his first Rialto movie theater 20 years ago in Sonoma County. Today, there are three Bay Area Rialtos, including one in Sebastopol. At those theaters, live and taped opera, ballet, and drama mix with Hollywood blockbusters and art…
Santa Rosa Junior College Receives $7 Million for Disaster Recovery Workforce Training

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Monday morning that the department’s Economic Development Administration will award over 7 million dollars to better equip Sonoma County's workforce for disaster recovery. The funds will be used to build The…
Educators Release Plan for Expanding the Arts in Schools

Nearly 80 percent of Sonoma County high schools do not offer comprehensive, arts education. That’s according to an analysis by the Sonoma County Arts Alliance. The alliance is a partnership between the non-profit Creative Sonoma, the Sonoma County…
Sonoma West Publishers Plans Big Changes for 2020

2019 was a big year for Sonoma County, with historic flooding along the Russian River, rolling PG&E blackouts, and another catastrophic fire season. In the midst of reporting on these crises, Sonoma West Publishers, which runs four local newspapers,…
New Book Offers Background on Ukraine's People and Culture

“From Chernobyl With Love” is author Katya Cengel’s new book about the collapse of the Soviet Union and her experience reporting from Russia and Ukraine. In light of Ukraine’s growing significance in U.S. politics, it’s crucial to understand the…
Author Ibram X. Kendi Says "Not Racist" is Not Enough

Ibram X. Kendi, won the National Book Award in 2016 for Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. He spoke at the Sonoma County Library earlier this month about his latest book How to Be an Antiracist. It goes…
Schools Can Hire Teachers of Color, but Will They Stay?

The number of teachers of color in California isn’t keeping pace with the number of black and brown students in our classrooms. One problem is that too many of these teachers leave the profession. As part of our California Dream collaboration,…
Diversifying the Ranks of Teachers. Race and Gender Matter

Fewer than 10% of California’s teachers are men of color. And that’s a problem, because they could play a significant role in helping to close the achievement gap for black and brown boys. As part of the California Dream collaboration, KQED’s…
Sonoma County Releases Resident Health Report Card

How healthy is Sonoma County? The Department of Health Services released a report this November that measures health disparities, leading causes of death and premature mortality rates from 2015-2017. This is the second time the county has released…
Emerald Cup Cannabis Festival Attracts Visitors From Across the Country

Thousands traveled from around the country over the weekend to attend Santa Rosa's annual cannabis extravaganza at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. KRCB's Adia White tells us the highlights of this year's Emerald Cup. For a list of the 2019 Emerald…
Santa Rosa City Council Votes To Terminate Rental Price Gouging Ordinance

The Santa Rosa City Council voted Tuesday night to terminate the emergency ordinance on rental price gouging. KRCBs Adia White tells us what this means for the city’s tenants and landlords. Camille Escovedo contributed to this report. (Image Credit:…
Death of Petaluma Man Calls Use of Carotid Hold Into Question

The death of a Petaluma man while in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about law enforcement oversight. 52-year old David Ward died the day before Thanksgiving after being placed in a carotid hold by a Sonoma County Sheriff’s…
Santa Rosa Police Department Finishes Community Listening Sessions

The Santa Rosa Police Department recently completed five community listening sessions to find out how it can better serve the community. This is the first time the police department has completed a series of sessions with intent to incorporate the…
Sonoma County EDB Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Kincade Fire Victims

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents affected by the Kincade Fire that occurred October 23 – November 7, 2019. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20, representatives from the Small Business…
PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement With Victims Of Northern California Wildfires

Pacific Gas and Electric announced a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of the Camp Fire and 2017 Northern California wildfires Friday. The settlement is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court.
Can California Reduce Homelessness Through Better Prevention?

By David Wagner, KPCC A Chicago call center worker asks callers how they ended up on the verge of homelessness. Credit: DAVID WAGNER/KPCCDespite billions in new spending, the number of people experiencing homelessness keeps rising in cities across…
Organization Works to Improve First Responder Mental Health

Firefighters and first responders are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. North Bay Paramedic, Susan Farren, wants this to change. That’s why she founded a training program, called First Responder Resilience Incorporated. KRCB’s…
Local Non-Profits Running Out of Funding for Fire Aid

Many nonprofits are running out of aid for families who lost their homes or income during the Kincade Fire. KRCB’s Adia White visited one local non-profit, seated in the heart of the disaster area, to find out how much need is unmet. For an updated…
On Thanksgiving, Remembering an Anniversary

On November 20, 1969, American Indian activists traveled to Alcatraz to begin an occupation of the prison island. It lasted 19 months. They were focused on the sovereignty and lost rights of native peoples. That anniversary has been celebrated this…
California Burning Podcast: The Science of Fire Behavior

The Camp Fire was the most destructive fire in California’s history. 19,000 homes were destroyed and at least 85 people were killed. But with so many fuel-laden forests, the question becomes not why this happened, but why we haven’t seen more…
New Documentary Celebrates First LGBTQ+ Native Powwow

In the film,Two-Spirit Powwow, Rick Bacigalupi follows the development of the first LGBTQI Native American powwow in the United States. Thousands travel from across the region to attend this annual gathering in San Francisco. KRCB’s Adia White has a…
Impacts Expected on Russian River After Kincade Fire

The Russian River provides water to as many as 700,000 local residents; close to a million visitors use the river for recreation in the summer. Reporter Pamela Lorence visited Healdsburg last week to meet with Don McEnhill, the head of the nonprofit…
Healdsburg Residents Undeterred by Kincade Fire

After the Kincade fire, there’s some talk of folks pulling up stakes — tired of the alerts, the blackouts, the evacuations. But for two residents of Healdsburg, the latest fire has only deepened their love of home. Pamela Lorence has the story.…
A Year After the Camp Fire, Survivors Share Stories of Loss and Healing

A year ago today, 85 lives and over 13,000 homes were lost in the Camp Fire. With so much lost, resilience means something different to everyone. NSPR's Sarah Bohannon tells us how survivors are sharing their process of healing with others. (Image:…
Building Resilience After Tragedy

Friday marks one year since the devastating Camp Fire. The anniversary, in addition to the Kincade Fire, will trigger traumatic memories for many in our community. But hardship can be used to build strength. Joyce-Mikal Flynn is a professor of…
KBBF Radio Santa Rosa Updates Community During Kincade Fire

Our neighbor and partner KBBF FM Radio 89.1 has been recognized with two feature stories about their heroic efforts to make sure our community stayed informed during the recent Kincade Fire. For the station, jumping into action was second nature,…
2017 Lessons Saved Lives and Property During Kincade Fire

In an article last week, Laura Hagar, editor of the Sonoma West Times and News asked the question we're all asking: How was the loss of property and life from the Kincade Fire minimized, even as it grew to twice the size of 2017's Tubbs Fire? Read…
'Halloween Do-Over' Brings Joy to Healdsburg After Fire

by Matt Villano When it became clear that Healdsburg was downgrading its evacuation status on Halloween, two local women figured most people would miss out on the typical trick-or-treat experience. The women, Elena Halvorsen and Mandy Carpenter,…
Documentary "Men Caring" Honors Those Who Support Adults With Disabilities

In his film, "Men Caring", Bill Chayes breaks down stereotypes about adults living with disabilities and their caregivers. One of the stereotypes he addresses is that caregivers are all female. The film follows three men who work with adults with…
School Closure Announcements for the Week of Monday, November 4

Most Sonoma County schools have reopened, but the following school districts have reported their school schedules for next week. Geyserville Unified School District will be closed Monday, November 4 through Friday, November 8. Healdsburg Unified…
Local Assistance Center Will Open Today Through Wednesday in Healdsburg

All County of Sonoma offices will be open for business Monday, November 4, at 8 am. To better serve residents directly impacted by the Kincade Fire, the County will open a Local Assistance Center (LAC) Monday through Wednesday, November 6, at the…
The Current PG&E Power Shutoff – Emergency Information

The following information is provided by the Sonoma County Joint Information Center (JIC). WEATHER The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning and a High Wind Warning for the North Bay mountains, valleys, and coastlines from 8 pm…
Power Shut Off Prompts Modified Hours, Closures for Some Santa Rosa Schools

Due to the latest information we have just received from PG&E about the anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, the following schools will be affected starting Wednesday afternoon: Maria Carrillo High Rincon Valley Middle Santa Rosa…
PG&E Initiates Second Public Safety Power Shut Off in October - What You Need to Know

A Red Flag Warning, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect through Thursday at 4pm. As a result, the Santa Rosa Fire Department will be one of several agencies across the County with extra staffing in place for the duration. PG&E has…
Code Blue Advisory Especially Concerning for Those Living Outside

Sonoma County issued a code blue advisory, meaning near-freezing temperatures are expected in the county over the next few days. The weather, in addition to hazardous air from smoke, means sleeping outside this week is especially perilous. KRCB’s…
For Many Survivors, Kincade Fire Brings Back Trauma

As the Kincade fire continues to burn in Sonoma County, many are reliving the nightmare of wildfires they’ve survived in the past. Reporter Adia White has the story. This story was produced in collaboration with North State Public Radio’s Sarah…
PG&E Expects Third Severe Wind Event 10-29 and 10-30

The next severe wind event may be coming to the North Bay and much of Northern California beginning Tuesday morning, October 29 and continuing through midday Wednesday. According to PG&E, "the event will impact approximately 32 counties across the…
How to Prepare for Fires, Power Outages and Other Emergencies

Have an Evacuation Plan Review Sonoma County's current incident page. This map will be updated to display the latest county emergency. It will not be active if there is no emergency. Review CAL FIRE'S evacuation guide and make a plan. Stay Up To…
California Burning Podcast: Using Fire to Protect Forests

We take a look at fire prevention techniques that have been used in California for thousands of years. Matt Fidler, the creator of the podcast and radio series “California Burning” reports, that native Californians used fire to maintain the land and…
Kincade Fire Update: Kincade Fire Fully Contained

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The Kincade Fire burned 77,758 acres and is fully contained. 374 structures were destroyed and four people were injured. All evacuations have been lifted at this time; however, the Sonoma County Public Health Order is still in…
Survivors of Camp Fire and Tubbs Fire Look Back and Ahead

Over the past two weeks, art lovers have been visiting studios throughout Sonoma County. Art Trails, which organizes the visits, was about to start two years ago, when the Tubbs Fire raced through Santa Rosa. Artist Bill Gittins was ready to display…
Santa Rosa Middle Schoolers Talk to an Astronaut Aboard the ISS

Ten Santa Rosa middle school students talked with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station last month. KRCB’s Adia White attended the event at the Sonoma County Library and tells us how talking to someone in space boosted students'…

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