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Back to SearchJon Mays on Local Journalism, AI Ethics and Historic Preservation
Episode 28
Jon Mays, editor of the San Mateo Daily Journal, joins Mark Simon and Bob Marks for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of local journalism,…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Joe Cotchett on Elon Musk, AI Dangers and American Democracy
Episode 27
Legendary trial attorney Joe Cotchett joins The Game for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation on law, politics, and the future of the country…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
War, Gas Prices and the Midterms: March 2026 Political Roundup
Episode 26
Mark Simon and Bob Marks wrap up a packed month of interviews and dive deeper into the biggest political stories shaping the moment.
From rising gas p…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Kevin Mullin on the Iran War, Voting Rights and the Governor's Race
Episode 25
Congressman Kevin Mullin joins The Game for a wide-ranging conversation on the SAVE Act, voting rights, the war with Iran, Democratic strategy for th…
7 months ago
Rosanne Foust on San Mateo County's Economy, Housing and Transit
Episode 24
On this episode of The Game, Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Rosanne Foust, President and CEO of the San Mateo County Economic Development Ass…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Julie Lind on How Labor Endorsements Work in San Mateo County
Episode 23
Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Julie Lind, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, representing 105 unio…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
San Mateo County Sheriff Ken Binder on Rebuilding Trust and ICE Policy
Episode 22
Sheriff Ken Binder, appointed on November 12, 2025 as the 27th Sheriff of San Mateo County, joins The Game to talk about rebuilding leadership and cu…
8 months ago
The Game Is Back: 2026 Races, a New Sheriff and a Board in Flux
Episode 21
The Game is back! After a brief hiatus, Mark Simon and Bob Marks return to break down what they missed — and what’s coming next in a fast-moving 2026…
8 months, 1 week ago
Supervisor Lisa Gauthier on the Sheriff Appointment and Over-Policing
Episode 20
Mark Simon and Bob Marks welcome Supervisor Lisa Gauthier to discuss the demanding political landscape of San Mateo County. Supervisor Gauthier serve…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Kevin Mullin on the Prop 50 Landslide and the Democratic Surge
Episode 19
In this episode, recorded the day after the November 2025 election, Mark and Bob are joined by U.S. Congressman Kevin Mullin to analyze the results a…
11 months, 2 weeks ago