Podcast Episodes

California’s November Election: Billionaire Taxes, Democratic Socialists & the Ballot Measures That Could Change Everything

Episode 32

California's November election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in years. Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by political scientist…

12 hours ago

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California’s Election Aftermath: Trust, Turnout, and the Road to November

Episode 31

California's June primary election is in the books, but the political debates are just getting started.

Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by former …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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California Election Preview 2026: Governor’s Race, Trump’s Impact, Taxes, AI & San Mateo County’s Future

Episode 30

Days before California's 2026 primary, Mark Simon and Bob Marks convene a power panel to break down everything on the ballot. Congressman Kevin Mulli…

2 months ago

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California Governor’s Race Heats Up | Midterms, Billionaire Tax & San Mateo County Elections

Episode 29

With just days remaining before California voters head to the polls, Mark Simon and Bob Marks break down the increasingly unpredictable race for gove…

2 months, 1 week ago

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Jon Mays on Local Journalism, AI Ethics, Historic Preservation & California Politics

Episode 28

Jon Mays, editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal, joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of local journalism,…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Joe Cotchett on Taking on Elon Musk, AI Dangers, and the Future of American Democracy

Episode 27

Legendary trial attorney Joe Cotchett joins The Game for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation on law, politics, and the future of the country…

3 months ago

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War, Gas Prices & Midterms: Is Trump on the Brink? | March Political Roundup

Episode 26

Mark Simon and Bob Marks wrap up a packed month of interviews and dive deeper into the biggest political stories shaping the moment.

From rising gas p…

4 months ago

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Congressman Kevin Mullin on the Iran War, Voting Rights, California's Wild Governor's Race & More

Episode 25

Congressman Kevin Mullin joins The Game for a wide-ranging conversation on the SAVE Act, voting rights, the war with Iran, Democratic strategy for th…

4 months, 1 week ago

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Rosanne Foust on San Mateo County’s Economy, Housing, Transit, AI, and the Future of Business

Episode 24

On this episode of The Game, Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Rosanne Foust, President and CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Ass…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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How Labor Endorsements Really Work in San Mateo County — Julie Lind Explains

Episode 23

Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Julie Lind, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, representing 105 unio…

5 months ago

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