Podcast Episodes
Back to Search2024: Year of The Rematch
KQED is launching a new daily version of Political Breakdown today! So what should you expect and why now? Co-hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos sat…
2 years, 4 months ago
No Business As Usual As Protesters Disrupt Day 1 of New Legislative Session
The 2024 legislative session is just underway and in addition to agenda items like closing a massive $68 billion budget deficit, the governor and law…
2 years, 4 months ago
Political Breakdown Goes Daily!
Political Breakdown debuted in 2017 as a podcast and radio program that unpacked politics with a California perspective. The show is an essential par…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Forces Behind Landmark Legislation of 2023
Marisa and Scott close out the year by looking back at two interviews recapping legislative highlights at the state Capitol. They revisit a conversat…
2 years, 4 months ago
California Political Stories to Watch in 2024
Marisa, Scott and Guy wrap up 2023 by looking ahead into what's sure to be a wild election year. They're joined by KQED's Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez an…
2 years, 4 months ago
Political Shifts In "The New West"
The American West used to be Republican territory. But in recent years, Democrats have gained ground in formerly red states like Arizona, Nevada and …
2 years, 5 months ago
The Israel-Hamas War Pits Free Speech vs. Student Safety
Scott talks to CalMatters reporter Sameea Kamal about the state's $68 billion budget deficit and the petition from Capitol staffers calling for a per…
2 years, 5 months ago
Kevin McCarthy: A Greek Tragedy?
California is losing another high-profile power broker now that Kevin McCarthy has announced he is resigning from Congress at the end of the year. Wh…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Future of PG&E with CEO Patti Poppe
Utility companies are bracing for a future affected by climate change and evolving energy markets. Marisa and Scott are joined by Patti Poppe, the CE…
2 years, 5 months ago
The State of American Politics and the Transit Doom Loop
On a special Tuesday edition of Political Breakdown, Scott Shafer and veteran political journalist Carla Marinucci give us the state of play in Ameri…
2 years, 5 months ago