We talked about this in the episode: it's always nice to be able to do a positive story. I'm referring to the program showing promise, but also, these folks are a really good roommate match and that in itself is a lovely thing ☺️

Press play and let Keith Menconi take you on a fun ride along a new frontier in the world of meat* *terms apply

Okin's book "Silent Voices" is a tough read. You get a sense for what people are going through, which is a tough reality to face. But what makes it weirdly harder is when folks in such dire straits are also deeply generous.

In this time of heated political debate in the Bay Area, have you lost friendships over politics or struggled to discuss divisive issues, even with those on the same end of the political spectrum? We’d like to hear from you! DM us or email us at [email protected].

Did you get your car stolen in S.F.? Susie Neilson might have found it for you using code and (mostly) open data sfchronicle.com/projects/2023/…

🎧 Fifth & Mission: The WNBA is enjoying record viewership. Finally, a new expansion team will call the Golden State home. Will they thrive? And what should they be named? Ann Killion and @laurawenus discuss. trib.al/rRv7YgA

He was once in the national spotlight as an advocate for men falsely accused of sexual assault. Now he’s on trial, accused of murdering his girlfriend. Matthias Gafni tells @laurawenus the story of “MAGA Joe.” trib.al/5zOVieP

Food insecurity has not abated even as pandemic-era aid is drying up, and nonprofits will have to cut services. Among them: San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Carolyn Said tells Laura Wenus. trib.al/Z0sEIjc

I'll be leaving the Chronicle soon. Like so many others, I'm trying to figure out where to step next in this fraught moment for media. Totally unclear where our craft is headed.

Whelp, that didn't last long. Second time working for a Bay Area newspaper. Second time getting hit by a mass layoff within the first three months. Oof. So sorry for all my talented colleauges who lost their jobs yesterday, as well. Oof X 8.

Anybody would be lucky to work alongside Cecilia Lei Laura Wenus Keith Menconi & Gary "Scott" Baca. If you’re looking for talented, dedicated and thoughtful audio journalists, please let me know so I can sing their praises.

If you’re missing Fifth & Mission Podcast like I’ve been, join me & the team next Wed (11/15) at PRX Podcast Garage where we’ll discuss how we made the podcast. I’d love to meet listeners IRL, and toast to our run! 🥂 Use code ‘fifthandmission’ for free tix: kqed.org/events/7456980…

Right now! Join Nate Rosenfield and I for an AMA about a group of Mississippi sheriffs deputies known as the “Goon Squad.” Dozens of witnesses say that for years, these deputies tortured suspects during low-level drug busts. reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment…

THIS FRIDAY Prop. E is on the ballot in March, promising a slew of changes to SFPD policy. Join our own Joe Eskenazi in conversation w/Matt Dorsey & ACLU of Northern CA’s Matt Cagle, for & against, to discuss the measure’s impacts. Tickets here 👇👇👇 eventbrite.com/e/834741403007…

Yes, this election is around the corner, but a lot can get done in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon from Vote Save America shares a few actions — including just talking to friends and family. People trust people they know. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its…