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Political Breakdown

Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the week in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—inc... Read more

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Trump's California Advantage and Encampment Politics

Trump's California Advantage and Encampment Politics

As Donald Trump faces his third criminal indictment, Scott and Guy Marzorati discuss changes to the state's Republican p... Read more

4 Aug 2023

31mins

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School Board Clashes and a Look Inside Newsom's San Quentin Reforms

School Board Clashes and a Look Inside Newsom's San Quentin Reforms

Scott and Marisa discuss Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to reform San Quentin State Prison — and Scott shares what inmates... Read more

28 Jul 2023

31mins

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Willie Brown at KQED Live (Pt. 2)

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In the second part of their conversation at KQED Live, Scott and Marisa talk to former Assembly Speaker and San Francisc... Read more

7 Jul 2023

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A Split-Screen Moment for Racial Politics

A Split-Screen Moment for Racial Politics

The Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions. Hours later, a California task force studying r... Read more

30 Jun 2023

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Anthony Rendon Reflects on Historic Speakership

Anthony Rendon Reflects on Historic Speakership

Anthony Rendon will soon step down as Assembly Speaker after the second-longest tenure in California history. Marisa and... Read more

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Liz Ortega on the State Budget and Interpreting for Her Community

Liz Ortega on the State Budget and Interpreting for Her Community

Marisa and Guy Marzorati discuss the legislature's budget agreement and Governor Gavin Newsom's interview with Sean Hann... Read more

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Migrant Flights and Marlene Sanchez on Bringing Incarcerated Voices to the Halls of Power

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Marisa and Guy Marzorati react to Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for a 28th amendment on gun safety and talk to KQED p... Read more

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Annie Fryman on Public Transit in 'Emergency Mode'

Annie Fryman on Public Transit in 'Emergency Mode'

Marisa and Guy Marzorati discuss how the deal to raise the federal debt limit divided California House Democrats, with i... Read more

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