# SFO's Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the 'Batman of San Jose'

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Podcast: [The California Report Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-california-report-magazine-743396)
Published: 2026-01-17T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Francisco Airport’s Fear of Flying Clinic Welcomes Nervous Passengers Aboard If your stomach drops at the thought of getting on an airplane, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans share a fear of flying. Some psychologists say the way through it is to rewire the brain, by gradually facing the very thing that feels dangerous. But you can’t just hop on a plane whenever you want to practice. That’s where a Bay Area program hosted at San Francisco International Airport can help. For nearly 50 years, they’ve been helping uneasy travelers get back in the air. Reporter Evan Roberts brings us the story from five miles up. San José’s Batman, Fighting for the Unhoused, Is the Real Life Superhero ‘We Need’ If you happen to be in downtown San José at night, you might spot a man in a mask, wearing a black and purple cape and toting a cart full of supplies.. This is the Batman of San José — a volunteer who has spent nearly eight years walking the city at night to help unhoused residents. He’s a far cry from the vigilantes of comic books. He isn’t swooping from rooftops, seeking revenge or delivering justice through fists. His superpower is noticing people who feel ignored, and offering them food, first aid supplies, and sometimes, being someone they can confide in. KQED’s Srishti Prabha brings us his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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