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KQED Virtual Events

Ballots & Brews 2020: A Virtual Voter's Guide

Tuesdays in October at 6:00 pm

Want to get informed before voting on the issues put to you, the people of California, on the 2020 ballot? Join KQED for a live online series that will educate, entertain, and inspire your civic participation. Hosted every Tuesday in October by our political reporters and special guests, these interactive virtual events break down the ballot, taking a closer look at how the initiatives took shape and what they mean for you.

Housing & Property Taxes
Prop 15, Prop 19, Prop 21
October 20, 2020 at 6 PM

Criminal Justice
Prop 17, Prop 20, Prop 25
October 27, 2020 at 6 PM

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Gig Work, Privacy, & Health
Boletas y Chelas
Voting Rights

Managing Discipline During Distance Learning

Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 am

The start of the school year means managing discipline policies as teachers and parents. Join MindShift Podcast host Ki Sung in a conversation with MLK Middle School principal Michael Essien, champion of the push-in solution, about how to establish a foundation for learning while everyone is apart.

KQED Election 2020 Youth Media Screening

Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00 pm

Celebrate youth voice and civic engagement ahead of the 2020 election and join us for a virtual screening of powerful and diverse student commentaries on the election issues that matter most to them. The event, hosted by Myles Bess from Above the Noise, will feature a conversation with author Jason Reynolds, the Library of Congress national ambassador for young people's literature, followed by a live discussion with Myles and student media creators.

SPONSORED BY

Stratford School

Stratford School’s Virtual Open House provides an in-depth overview of our robust education programs, followed by grade level presentations from teachers sharing how this unique curriculum comes to life in a fun and engaging way. We welcome your family to this special event on November 7, 2020 at 10AM.

Learn more at stratfordschools.com.

A Very Spine-Tingling Spider Screening with DEEP LOOK

Thursday, October 22 | 6:30 pm

KQED's DEEP LOOK science video series team presents a special 10th Anniversary Bay Area Science Festival virtual screening and discussion! Join us for a free screening of three of DEEP LOOK’s most spine-tingling spider episodes: Secrets of the Orb Weaver; Turret Spiders’ Tiny Towers of Terror; and the Dating Lives of Black Widows.

On Common Ground: Older and Overlooked

Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 pm

A dignified old age is an essential promise of the common good, yet senior care homes in California are especially vulnerable to the twin crises of climate-change and COVID-19. Older and Overlooked, an ongoing investigation by KQED and CalMatters, explores how prepared these facilities are for wildfires and other disasters, who is responsible, and how California can they ensure the health and safety of the older residents who live in them. Join us for a virtual conversation about what preparedness means for older Californians and the people who care for them.

SOLD OUT

Tuesday, November 17 | 6:00 pm

Our nation’s housing crisis has been long in the making as spiraling housing costs crush the American Dream for all but the wealthy. KQED’s new podcast, SOLD OUT reimagines what housing can be by looking at the problems and solutions in California, the epicenter of the housing affordability crisis. As a supplement to the podcast, we are hosting a live panel discussion tackling one last question: Can tech solve the housing crisis?

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