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  • What was Bob Weir's impact on the music industry?

    What was Bob Weir's impact on the music industry?
    Jan 12 2026
    As we've been reporting, Grateful Dead founding member, guitarist, and singer Bob Weir has died at 78. We have Weir to thank for iconic songs like "Sugar Magnolia," "Truckin'," and "Throwing Stones," as well as a completely innovative approach to guitar playing. For a closer look at Weir's impact on the music industry, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Bryan Goebal spoke with Chris William, senior music writer and chief music critic at Variety. Getty Images / Bryan Bedder
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  • Reflecting on the legacy of Grateful Dead and Bob Weir

    Reflecting on the legacy of Grateful Dead and Bob Weir
    Jan 12 2026
    Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead.. and San Francisco native, has died at 78. He was diagnosed with lung cancer back in July, but still managed to take the stage at Golden Gate Park earlier this year to celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead's music. For a closer look at Weir's impact on the music industry, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Bryan Goebal spoke with Ben Fong Torres, rock journalist, and former Rolling Stone writer/editor. Getty Images / Amy Sussman
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  • Remembering Bob Weir, the guitarist for Bay Area's own Grateful Dead

    Remembering Bob Weir, the guitarist for Bay Area's own Grateful Dead
    Jan 11 2026
    Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir has died at the age of 78. An Instagram post announcing his death says Weir survived cancer, but succumbed to lung issues with his loved ones by his side. For more on Bob Weir, his career, and what he was like, KCBS Radio News Anchor, Peter Finch spoke with Dan Healy, audio producer for the Grateful Dead. Getty Images / Michael Loccisano
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  • New guidance from Trump Administration aims to cut Head Start programs

    New guidance from Trump Administration aims to cut Head Start programs
    Jan 10 2026
    The Trump Administration is now advising Head Start programs to avoid using two hundred words related to DEI in their federal grant applications, part of a larger plan to dismantle the programs entirely. For more on what this means for children relying on Head Start programs, KCBS Radio anchor Liz Saint John speaks to Moriah Balingit, a reporter with the Associated Press who covers early education.
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  • Common Sense Media and OpenAI join forces for youth AI safety effort

    Common Sense Media and OpenAI join forces for youth AI safety effort
    Jan 10 2026
    After multiple failed attempts to regulate AI Chatbots, Common Sense Media and OpenAI are joining together in support of "The Parents and Kids Safe AI Act," the most comprehensive youth AI safety effort in the nation -- but what's in it for OpenAI? For more, KCBS Radio anchor Liz Saint John spoke to Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media Jim Steyer.
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  • The costs of private youth sports on youth and their families

    The costs of private youth sports on youth and their families
    Jan 9 2026
    Today on Ask an Expert, private youth sports leagues are being criticized as "pay-to-play" systems, which prioritize families that can afford growing travel and practice demands. In a billion dollar industry, the financial pressure on parents is also creating unrealistic expectations for young athletes. For more on this, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with John Engh, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Youth Sports.
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  • The billionaire tax debate is creating a rift between Silicon Valley tech giants

    The billionaire tax debate is creating a rift between Silicon Valley tech giants
    Jan 9 2026
    California is weighing various proposals for a billionaire wealth tax; the debate is dividing Silicon Valley. NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang, has indicated a "billionaire tax" would have no bearing on his business decisions. Others, like Larry Page and Larry Ellison, have already made arrangements to exit California. To give us his perspective, KCBS Radio news anchor, Steve Scott, spoke with San Jose Mayor, Matt Mahan. lovelypeace / Getty Images
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  • A major breakthrough for Affordable Care Act subsidies

    A major breakthrough for Affordable Care Act subsidies
    Jan 9 2026
    A total of 17 House Republicans voted with Democrats on Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. To tell us more, KCBS Radio news anchor, Steve Scott, spoke with KCBS political analyst, Marc Sandalow. designer491 / Getty Images
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