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Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Central Valley’s daily news podcast. Hear headlines and interviews on the issues that matter to Central Valley residents, delivered in 15 minutes or less every weekday morning. The KVPR Newsroom brings you stories from communities across Central California, including Fresno, Merced, Bakersfield, Visalia, and the Central & Southern Sierra.

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June 12: Fresno Native Discusses Playing In World Cup For U.S. National Team

Jun 12, 2026 14m

A Fresno native is taking the field in Friday’s opening match for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team at the FIFA World Cup. We hear how Max Arfsten has been preparing for the game and how his…

June 11: Understanding California’s Complicated Ballot Process As Slow Returns Raise Suspicions

Jun 11, 2026 14m

California’s meticulous ballot-counting process has dragged out the election results into a second week. The delay has triggered accusations of voter fraud from major Republican figures, including…

June 10: New Data Shows How Many Immigrants In California Have Lost Health Coverage

Jun 10, 2026 14m

Medi-Cal enrollment has dropped sharply for immigrants without legal status in California. We speak with Salina Arredondo, from the nonprofit news outlet Public Health Watch, about the legislative…

June 9: A Controversial Climate Project Is Taking Root In A Fresno County Town

Jun 09, 2026 15m

Residents in the Fresno County city of Orange Cove could soon see hydrogen being blended into the natural gas that is delivered to their homes. The pilot project is part of Southern California Gas’…

June 8: Labor, Education Advocates Oppose Fresno’s Controversial SEDA Project. They Tell Us Why.

Jun 08, 2026 19m

The debate over the proposed 9,000-acre Southeast Development Area (SEDA) southeast of Fresno has sparked numerous community concerns. On today’s episode, we speak with Dillon Savory of the…

June 5: Where The Valley’s Primary Election Results Stand Now

Jun 05, 2026 15m

Although the results of the primary election are slowly settling, a lot still remains in the air. Today, we take a look at the progress on some key statewide and local races with an analysis from…

June 4: Fresno Mayor Discusses Why He Supports Controversial Housing Project

Jun 04, 2026 29m

If it comes to fruition, Fresno’s Southeast Development Area (SEDA) could bring thousands of new homes to Fresno – but it also involves expanding the city limits. The project has faced significant…

June 3: Breaking Down Statewide And Local Primary Election Results

Jun 03, 2026 15m

Tuesday marked Primary election day in California, with all state-wide elected offices on the ballot, including governor, as well as many other city and county races. Today, we speak with KVPR…

June 2: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Talks Election Year, Impact of Federal Cuts on Food Banks

Jun 02, 2026 13m

California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff anticipates a growing crisis in food aid, following deep federal cuts in the Republican megabill known as HR1. He speaks about the impact on food banks during a…

June 1: Dos Palos Leaders Untangle $2.2 Million In Misspent Transportation Tax Funds

Jun 01, 2026 10m

The city of Dos Palos in Merced County is scrambling to resolve a fiscal crisis. Over a period of seven years, the city misspent $2.2 million generated by the city’s transportation tax, Measure V. We…

May 29: Fresno State Music Group Prepares For International Debut

May 29, 2026 14m

Every summer, a prestigious international music festival invites students from universities around the world to perform. And for the first time ever, some of those students will hail from Fresno.…

May 28: ‘Completely Ill-Equipped’ – AG Bonta Discusses Scathing Report On ICE Detention Facilities

May 28, 2026 15m

The number of detainees in immigration custody has grown dramatically since President Donald Trump took office for the second time. In a new report, the California Attorney General's office inspected…

May 27: What A Valley Congressional Race Says About The National Democratic Party

May 27, 2026 17m

One of the country’s most competitive primary races for Congress is a swing district right here in the Central Valley. Democrats here are hoping to flip a seat long held by Republican David Valadao.…

May 26: Former Bulldog Basketball Player Shares Lessons From The Bench

May 26, 2026 14m

Brandon Bakke, a former Fresno State men’s basketball player, has written about his time with the team, which was mostly spent on the bench. In his new book, “Lessons from the Bench,” Bakke reflects…

May 25: Introducing Central Valley Daily’s New Host Soreath Hok

May 25, 2026 11m

After over 400 episodes, some changes are coming to Central Valley Daily. Today, the podcast's founding host, Elizabeth Arakelian, speaks with our new host, Soreath Hok. We'll learn more about…

May 22: Who’s Running For State Superintendent And Why It Matters

May 22, 2026 15m

While the race for California governor has gotten plenty of media coverage, there are many other races that are just as consequential, but aren’t necessarily making headlines. Today, we speak with…

May 21: Could Grizzly Bears Roam California Again? A New Bill Wants To Find Out

May 21, 2026 14m

It’s been over a century since grizzly bears roamed the Central Valley and other parts of California. A new bill in the state legislature proposes looking into bringing some grizzlies back into the…

May 20: Why Hundreds Of Merced County Ballots Were Not Counted Last Year

May 20, 2026 12m

Merced County is paying more attention to mail-in ballots as Election Day approaches. A new rule at the United States Postal Service is changing up the process for voters and has resulted in hundreds…

May 19: The War In Iran Is Not The Only Thing Sending Gas Prices Up

May 19, 2026 15m

With the ongoing war in Iran and the blockade of a key oil shipping route, gas prices in California continue to remain high. Today, we speak with CalMatters reporter Alejandro Lazo to discuss what’s…

May 18: A Local Newspaper Chain Has Adopted A.I. For Reporting. What Does It Mean For Readers?

May 18, 2026 14m

The rollout of a new artificial intelligence tool within newsrooms at McClatchy Media has alarmed journalists and sparked protests. On today’s episode, we speak with media reporter Katie Robertson…

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