Riding the blue wave in last week’s election are a number of candidates with progressive platforms and affiliations with the Democratic Socialists of America. Here in the Bay Area, the race for Mayor of Richmond was a big one. That city has long had progressive leadership and here to explain is KQED’s Vanessa Rancaño.

<p>Riding the blue wave in last week&rsquo;s election are a number of candidates with progressive platforms and affiliations with the Democratic Socialists of America. Here in the Bay Area, the race for Mayor of Richmond was a big one. That city has long had progressive leadership and here to explain is KQED&rsquo;s Vanessa Ranca&ntilde;o.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>