Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew York Jury Gives Trump an Unmistakable Verdict, 34-0. Does it Matter Politically?
Now that Donald Trump will run for president as a convicted felon, the KQED politics team assesses the political implications for November. Trump wil…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Politics of Trump Running as a Convicted Felon
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 felony charges related to falsifying records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.…
1 year, 11 months ago
Reading the Tea Leaves of Trump’s Trial, the Jury and the Coming Verdict
Donald Trump’s legal fate is now in the hands of a jury in Manhattan, where the former president is facing 34 felony counts related to hush money pay…
1 year, 11 months ago
Newsom’s “Swiss Army Knife” Advisor Reflects Upon Leaving the Administration
Governor Gavin Newsom calls Jason Elliott his "Swiss Army knife.” Elliott is Newsom's longest serving aide, and he's had his fingers in just about ev…
1 year, 11 months ago
UCLA’s Chancellor Escapes Harsh Criticism in House Hearing
Scott, Marisa and Guy get into their Friday roundup of politics stories from the week, including a hearing Thursday in the House subcommittee looking…
1 year, 11 months ago
How Waiting Tables, Working in Hollywood Prepared Laura Friedman for Politics
Assemblymember Laura Friedman is all but guaranteed a seat in Congress next year, after she beat out a very crowded field in Representative Adam Schi…
1 year, 11 months ago
Pollster Sounding the Alarm About RFK Jr.’s Presidential Campaign
Democratic pollster Ben Tulchin helped guide the presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders in 2016 and 2020. Now he’s sounding the alarm about …
1 year, 11 months ago
Fate of Gig Workers’ Benefits Now Up to the State Supreme Court
The State Supreme Court today heard a case that could have a profound impact on app-based companies like Uber and Lyft as well as on their drivers. P…
1 year, 11 months ago
State Senate Minority Leader On How The GOP Can Be Relevant Again In California
The California Republican Party wrapped up its state convention in Burlingame on Sunday. It was a low-key gathering that focused on winning congressi…
1 year, 11 months ago
At the California GOP Convention, Optimism About November
The California Republican Party is holding a statewide convention this weekend in Burlingame. Scott, Marisa and Guy are at the convention talking wit…
1 year, 11 months ago