* Love the Olympics? The Chronicle’s Ann Killion will give us a rundown of Bay Area Olympians to root for.
* As part of his new affordability push, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a new plan for free and subsidized childcare. Will it work?
Guests:
Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Politics reporter at The San Francisco Standard
Mark Ryle, CEO of Wu Yee Children’s Services
Ingrid Mezquita , Director of the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood
* We talk to Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg about their exhibition “Ancient Wisdom of a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology” at the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art.
News Quiz Answers:
First question: A wild animal caused a stir this week after being spotted roaming a wealthy San Francisco neighborhood before authorities intervened. What animal was it?
Answer: It was a mountain lion
Bonus question: What’s the name of the neighborhood where it was seen?
Answer: Pacific Heights
For more info: https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-01-27/mountain-lion-spotted-in-san-francisco-tranquilized-relocated
Second question: A beloved Bay Area coffee chain announced it will close multiple locations, citing shifting consumer habits and rising costs. Your question: Which company is it?
Answer: Peet’s Coffee. Its devoted fans are called “Peetniks.”
For more info:
Peet’s Coffee closing SF locations this month
Third question: The promoter behind Coachella is launching a new electronic music series in San Francisco in partnership with a major local sports team. What’s the promoter’s name, and which team are they teaming up with?
Answer: Goldenvoice and The San Francisco Giants
For more info: Coachella promoter and San Francisco Giants team up for new electronic music series