Bay Current host Matt Pitman chats with the one and only Jim Taylor, veteran KCBS journalist and story teller, about a long shot proposal in Congress to shorten the American work week from 40 to 32 hours.  Matt and Jim agree - it's a great idea.  But will it actually happen?

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Bay Current host <a href="https://twitter.com/mattpitman">Matt Pitman</a> chats with the one and only Jim Taylor, veteran KCBS journalist and story teller, about a long shot proposal in Congress to shorten the American work week from 40 to 32 hours.&nbsp; Matt and Jim agree - it's a great idea.&nbsp; But will it actually happen?
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KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

KCBS Radio's "Bay Current" is a bi-weekly news and information podcast keeping you current on Bay Area stories. New episodes are out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hosted by Mallory Somera and KCBS Radio staff.

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Is the 40 hour work week outdated?

It’s just about game time in Las Vegas, where the San Francisco 49ers are facing off with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. 

Tickets to the game are almost $10,000, but at a time where it seems everyone is struggling financially, who can even afford to go to these games? How does this rematch up the stakes? And are women-identified NFL fans going to save the face of the game?

In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Alicia Jessop, program chair of the sport administration program at Pepperdine University and the founder of the media platform Ruling Sports.

It’s just about game time in Las Vegas, where the San Francisco 49ers are facing off with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2024 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. 
Tickets to the game are almost $10,000, but at a time where it seems everyone is struggling financially, who can even afford to go to these games? How does this rematch up the stakes? And are women-identified NFL fans going to save the face of the game?
In this episode of Bay Current, we get some answers from Alicia Jessop, program chair of the sport administration program at Pepperdine University and the founder of the media platform Ruling Sports.

Touchdown!: Who can afford to go to Super Bowl LVIII?

The 21st Annual SF Sketchfest is underway in San Francisco, bringing comedians, improv performers, writers and lots of chuckles together for over two weeks of shows: from literal sketches to musical performances and improvised Shakespeare, on stages big and small across the city. 

But, why San Francisco?

In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio’s Mallory Somera sits down with SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton to talk about the comedy festival’s run, what makes San Francisco a good audience and the legacy of “Nash Bridges.”

For more Bay Area stories, subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts. 

The <a href="https://sfsketchfest.com/">21st Annual SF Sketchfest</a> is underway in San Francisco, bringing comedians, improv performers, writers and lots of chuckles together for over two weeks of shows: from literal sketches to musical performances and improvised Shakespeare, on stages big and small across the city. 
But, why San Francisco?
In this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio’s Mallory Somera sits down with SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton to talk about the comedy festival’s run, what makes San Francisco a good audience and the legacy of “Nash Bridges.”
For more Bay Area stories, subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app or wherever you get podcasts.

Is San Francisco a funny city? Yes, and…

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti.

Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti.
Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state’s caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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