Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCongressional Recount Drama and Questions About Campus Protests
Scott, Marisa and Guy tackle the political intrigue behind the race for Anna Eshoo’s congressional seat, where a recount knocks out one contender. Pl…
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When Presidential Candidates are the Source of Election Year Disinformation
As America’s presidential election approaches, we are facing an unprecedented rise in mis and disinformation fueled by populist political movements, …
2 years ago
Kanishka Cheng: The Most Influential San Franciscan You’ve Never Heard Of?
When the San Francisco Chronicle recently compiled a list of the 20 most influential people working mostly behind the scenes in San Francisco, Kanish…
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She Heads the Most Trusted Source of Political Data in California
California Target Book is a goldmine of information for campaigns, journalists, and political insiders. For three decades, Target Book has provided n…
2 years ago
The Politics and Policy Around Newsom’s Vatican Climate Summit Trip
Governor Gavin Newsom will be heading to Rome next month as one of several state and local officials invited from around the world to speak at the Po…
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California Moves To Create a “Sanctuary” for Arizona Women Seeking Abortions
A bill to ban non-disclosure agreements while outside groups negotiate legislation failed in committee, creating some interesting alliances in the pr…
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UC Regent John Pérez on the Gaza Protests Roiling College Campuses
As protests over the war in Gaza roil college campuses from New York to California, Marisa and Scott sit down with UC Regent John Pérez, who has serv…
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Voters Under 35 Have A Lot At Stake in November. Here’s What They’re Thinking About
As part of KQED's Youth Takeover Week, we’ll hear from young voters and what they care about most. From the war in Gaza to climate change, student de…
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Writer Mark Leibovich on Newsom, Biden, Trump and the “D.C. Carnival”
Writer Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic is known as a shrewd observer of presidents, Congressional leaders, insurgents and insiders, capturing it all i…
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NYU’s Melissa Murray Dissects Trump’s Trial and Presidential Immunity
The first criminal trial against Donald Trump got underway in New York Monday– a case where prosecutors say Trump engaged in a conspiracy to cover up…
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