The City is Burning Down

This is Your Life in Silicon Valley

English - June 29, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 171 ratings
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Keith Spencer is a cover editor, and Nicole Karlis is a news writer at Salon. They took vastly different paths to get to San Francisco, and have some strong perspectives on how the city can be saved.

Nicole arrived in San Francisco from the midwest where she studied journalism. She began her career in the Bay Area in tech, but her experience soured and she left for India. She returned to the city and her trip abroad shaped her views on what she wanted to do next. We learn about Nicole's journey to the Bay Area, and how her views have changed over time.

Keith is a fourth generation San Franciscan. He lives and breathes San Francisco. His relatives have seen the ups and downs of living here, and he could have followed multiple paths. We learn about why Keith ended up where he is, and what his perspective is on fixing some of the problems that ail the city.