Podcast Episodes

Midterm Preview: House, Senate and California's November Ballot

Episode 38

With the November 3, 2026 election less than two weeks away, Mark Simon and Bob Marks use this episode of The Game to sum up what they have seen in t…

1 day, 3 hours ago

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California's 2026 Election: Taxes, Schools, Housing and Transit

Episode 37

What are the biggest issues shaping California's November 3, 2026 election? On this episode of The Game, Mark Simon and Bob Marks welcome Julie Lind …

1 week, 1 day ago

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David Canepa on Elections, AI and His New Role in San Mateo County

Episode 36

San Mateo County Supervisor and Assessor-Clerk-Recorder-elect David Canepa joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about his u…

3 weeks ago

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Rosanne Foust on San Mateo County Taxes, Small Business and Transit

Episode 35

Rosanne Foust, President and CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA), joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-rangin…

1 month ago

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2026 Midterms: Voters, Taxes, AI and California Politics

Episode 34

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Mark Simon and Bob Marks take a deep look at the political landscape both nationally and here in Califor…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Kevin Mullin on the Midterms, Democratic Divisions and AI

Episode 33

U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin returns to The Game with Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterm elections a…

2 months ago

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California's November Ballot: Billionaire Taxes and Democratic Socialists

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…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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California's Primary 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 …

4 months, 1 week ago

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California Primary Preview with Kevin Mullin, Jon Mays and Julie Lind

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…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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California's Governor's Race, the Midterms and San Mateo County Races

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…

5 months ago

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