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Jay Jordan on the Ballot Fight over Criminal Justice Reforms and the COVID Outbreak in State Prisons
California schools take center stage in the state's reopening debate, as Marisa and Scott discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of the accelerated…
5 years, 9 months ago
Hilda Solis on Her Union Roots, Environmental Justice Fights and Biden's Pitch to Latino Voters
With unemployment claims again rising as states struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19, Scott and Guy Marzorati talk with KQED's Sam Harnett abou…
5 years, 10 months ago
Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager on COVID Concerns, Reforming Crisis Response, and Her 'Money Makeover'
With the spread of COVID-19 increasing throughout the state, Governor Gavin Newsom orders many counties to halt their reopening. Scott and Katie Orr …
5 years, 10 months ago
The 'Divided States' of COVID-19 Response and a New Push to Hold Big Tech Accountable
With COVID-19 cases growing rapidly in California and Florida, Scott and Marisa are joined by WLRN reporter Caitie Switalski to explore how officials…
5 years, 10 months ago
John Pérez on a Historic Week at the Supreme Court and the Push to Bring Back Affirmative Action in California
Governor Gavin Newsom announces a requirement for face-coverings in high-risk settings, as masks become a political flash point in some California co…
5 years, 10 months ago
Ron Davis on Reimagining Public Safety After a Career in Law Enforcement
Ron Davis, former Director of the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under President Obama, talks wi…
5 years, 11 months ago
'There's No Going' Back': Lateefah Simon on Her Career of Activism and Ideas for Changing Policing
BART Director Lateefah Simon joins Scott and Marisa to discuss the protests against police violence, steps cities can take to reform policing, the re…
5 years, 11 months ago
Tom Steyer on California’s Economic Recovery and What He Learned on the Campaign Trail
Tom Steyer, chair of Gov. Gavin Newsom's Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery, talks with Scott and Marisa about the work ahead to rebuild Califo…
5 years, 11 months ago
Carmela Coyle on How California Hospitals are Weathering COVID-19
The Legislature delves into Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, and Marisa and Scott talk with KQED's Katie Orr about how lawmakers are pushing to r…
5 years, 11 months ago
Assemblyman Kevin Kiley on California’s Budget and the Legislature’s Response to COVID-19
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans massive cuts to California's budget unless Congress approves more aid. KQED's Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos discuss the gover…
6 years ago