
Scott Shafer
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KQED Politics & Govt. Editor. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Water polo. Chocolate. apple.co/2uRdnLx
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Our latest update on the Oakland mayoral election 42,000 (!!) ballots left to process "I was just honestly surprised at how close the race has become,” said State Senator Jesse Arreguín. "Mr. Taylor has run a really strong campaign." w/ Alex Hall samantha lim kqed.org/news/12036247/…

Sup. Joel Engardio on facing a recall after supporting recalls for school board and DA. Plus growing up in a Jehovah's Witness home as a closeted gay kid. kqed.org/news/12037539/…

Breaking: On Trump's 100th day in office, former V.P. Kamala Harris will give her first speech since Trump became president -- Wednesday night in San Francisco. It's the 20th anniversary of Emerge, which helps elect women to office.




Not much buyers' remorse from these Trump voters in California. Izzy 愛子 Bloom kqed.org/news/12038363/…

In Washington today Nancy Pelosi and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) & her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.


Some surprising answers from Trump supporters on feelings about the president now. Izzy 愛子 Bloom kqed.org/news/12039390/…


East Bay Democrat Buffy Wicks joins me and Marisa Lagos today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.


Listen: Wondering how CA will solve its $12 b. budget deficit? How Trump's policies will affect the economy and budget? Check out KQED Forum w/ Marisa Lagos & Guy Marzorati 💯 talking to Mina Kim 김미나 right now!







Insightful analysis from Marisa Lagos and Guy Marzorati 💯 about Newsom's big move to the center of the national political stage. kqed.org/news/12043766/…


A big decision awaits Mayor Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 and it's not the budget. kqed.org/news/12042755/…