Concerns Over Crude by Rail, the Push Back Against Airbnb and an Interview With Gov. Jerry Brown

Concerns Over Crude by Rail
Proposals to transport crude oil on railroads throughout Northern California are fueling worries about health and safety. Just this week, a train carrying oil derailed in Virginia, sending a huge fireball into the air and forcing evacuations. Locally, many officials and residents from Davis to Pittsburg are opposed to plans to increase crude oil rail shipments.

Guests:
•Molly Samuel, KQED Science
•Yvonne Addassi, California Office of Spill Prevention and Response
•Tom Vacar, KTVU News

Further Reporting:
• Bay Area Cities and Environmentalists Respond to Crude-By-Rail Boom

An Interview With Gov. Jerry Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown is weeks away from what is likely the final campaign of a political career that spans nearly half a century. He is seeking an unprecedented fourth term — 40 years after he first won the job. The Democrat is embracing something he famously rejected in the 1970s: tradition and the long view of California. KQED senior political editor John Myers caught up with Brown at the Historic Governor's Mansion in Sacramento.

Further Reporting:
• Gov. Brown Skeptical of More Affirmative Action, Anti-Corruption Laws
• Interview: Jerry Brown Defends His Record on Income Inequality
• CALIFORNIA STATE OF MIND: The Legacy of Pat Brown

The Push Back Against Airbnb
The popularity of Airbnb has exploded in the Bay Area and beyond. The San Francisco-based company facilitates short-term rentals for travelers. But both landlords and housing activists are worried about the impact in the already tight housing market, and many are calling for regulation. KQED's Scott Shafer hears from San Francisco Chronicle real estate reporter Carolyn Said about the issue.