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Today, a woman whose mission is to get other people to think about the end of life. Then, in honor of Yom Kippur, we’ll learn about the importance of a book called the Zohar.

A new story from Uncuffed tells how one woman’s passion changed her life … but not as she was expecting. Then, a dance show gives the Bay Area a taste of Irish culture.

In a city awash with Durgas that bask in the old joys of the past, it’s a joy to meet a New Durga imagining a brighter future.

Liam O’Brien lives in San Francisco. His book, "Butterflies of the Bay Area, and (Slightly) Beyond," is about the places and the zones where humans and butterflies converge. It came out September 30th, 2025.

A molecular biologist from Kenya switches gears to bring African music and dance to Bay Area kids. Today, a taste of Africa. Then, we'll share stories of public transit with a touch of whimsy. And, a quick update on the A’s as they end their first season in Sacramento.