State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.

San Francisco native Chloe Benjamin discusses her latest book.

Congressman Jared Huffman fears Americans aren't paying enough attention to the 'shadow theocracy' and Christian Nationalists who are gaining power.

Maya Goldberg-Safir on why the Valkryies exceeded expectations in their second season.

Representative Jared Huffman on his new book "No Prophets;" Maya Goldberg-Safir on the Valkyries' improbable season; and Chloe Benjamin's new novel "Under Story."

Back-to-school, mitochondria, and hacker houses

State of the Bay gets an update on California's wildfire season with CalMatters' Rachel Becker, talks with the filmmakers of HBO's new documentary "The Man Will Burn," and learns about dancer Khala Brannigan's new solo work on grief and memory.

Eric Friedman of SF City Guides takes us on a tour of the boom and bust history of San Francisco's financial district.

State of the Bay explores the risks of extreme heat and how our city can prepare, delves into the debate over whether San Francisco should establish a public bank and hears about SF's boom and bust history.

A debate on the California state budget.