Season 2, Episode 3: The Radical Power of Joy
In this episode of the San Francisco Revival Podcast, we sit down with Katy Birnbaum, Co-Founder and CEO of Into the Streets SF, the cultural production studio behind Downtown First Thursdays and other transformative public events across the city.
Katy explains why reclaiming public space isn’t just about events — it’s about culture, healing, and creating shared reality in an AI-driven world.
From the emotional aftermath of the 2016 election to the economic impact of revitalizing downtown San Francisco, this conversation explores why joy might be the most radical act of all.
Season 2, Episode 2: Organizing, Equity and San Francisco's Soul
From grassroots organizing to shaping equity work inside City Hall, Oscar Grande has spent decades fighting displacement and building community power in San Francisco. In this episode, he reflects on his professional journey, the lessons learned from years of organizing, and why equity must be rooted in real partnerships with communities. Oscar also shares why culture, joy, and long-term vision are essential to creating cities that truly work for the people who call them home.
Season 2, Episode 1: A protective voice for San Francisco's immigrant communities.
In this episode of The San Francisco Revival, Mission Housing sits down with Jorge Rivas Jr., Executive Director of San Francisco’s Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA), for a timely and deeply personal conversation about immigrant safety, civic trust, and resilience in San Francisco. Rivas addresses the fear many immigrant communities are experiencing amid heightened federal immigration enforcement, clarifying what sanctuary city policies can—and cannot—do, and urging San Francisco residents to continue accessing city services without fear.