Doomloop Dispatch

Kevin L. Jones
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Welcome to the Doomloop Dispatch, the podcast about the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Journalists Kevin L. Jones and D. Scot Miller take every episode to tell you about what’s going on in the Bay, including the facts the media conveniently leaves out.

  1. 27 May

    93. Meme-ing and politicking with Abe Woodliff

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews Abe Woodliff of Bay Area Memes. We get into his history in the Bay Area, how his politics have evolved and using social media as a platform for content. We had a good time! Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Real Bay Area Memes https://www.instagram.com/realbayareamemes/ The City Of Sensitive Frauds https://youtu.be/3kch_eJrPo8?si=sANdHtwFmpgYes5k What Saikat Chakrabarti's Rally Says About San Francisco https://brokeassstuart.com/p/what-saikat-chakrabarti-s-rally-says-about-san-francisco Problematic – Abe’s Substack https://abrahamwoodliff.substack.com/

    1hr 3min

  2. 11 May

    92. Voter Guide for June 2, 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D. Scot run through the candidates and ballot measures up for vote on June 2, giving their thoughts along the way. Tune in and take notes! Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch VOTER GUIDE Governor: I wish Tony Thurmond but it’s probably Steyer Lt. Governor: Oliver Ma (Tubbs endorsed Bloomberg) Secretary of State – Shirley Weber Attorney General – Rob Bonta Controller – Malia Cohen Treasurer — Tony Vasquez Insurance Commissioner — Jane Kim Superintendent of Public Instruction — Nichelle Henderson Board of Equalization — Sally Lieber State Senate SD 10: Anne Kepner State Assembly AD 12: Jessica Elward State Assembly AD 14: Mark Rendon (fuck Buffy Wicks) State Assembly AD 16: no endorsement Rebecca Bauer-Kahan ain’t great State Assembly AD 17: No Endorsement (Anybody but Matt Haney) State Assembly AD 18: Mia Bonta but check out Andre Sanford State Assembly AD 19: No Endorsement (Catherine Stefani incumbent - she hates sideshows, homeless people) CA State Supreme Court (2 seats): Alexandra Pray Congress District 11: Connie Chan District 12: Lateefah Simon Alameda County District Attorney: Pamela Price San Francisco: Supervisorial District 2: Lori Brooke (Fuck Stephen Sherrill) Supervisorial District 4: Natalie Gee SFUSD Special Election: Brandee Marckmann San Francisco Ballot measures: A- Yes B- No C- No D- YES Alameda County measures Measure E: Yes Measure A: Yes Measure C: Yes Measure D: No? Good voting guides: Our Revolution East Bay https://www.ourrevolutioneastbay.org/voter-guide---2026-primary.html Harvey Milk LGTBQ Democratic Club https://www.milkclub.org/endorsements San Francisco Bay Guardian https://www.sfbg.com/2026/05/06/endorsements-for-the-june-2-election/

    1hr 11min

  3. 1 May

    91. Taking on rich congressional candidates with Connie Chan

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews San Francisco supervisor and candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi in congress, Connie Chan. We get into the vicious campaign for Pelosi’s seat and all the issues in San Francisco you care about. Tune in! Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Connie Chan’s website https://www.conniechansf.com/ Face Time: Could Connie Chan’s ‘working people’-centered leadership work in Congress? https://sf.gazetteer.co/face-time-could-connie-chans-working-people-centered-leadership-work-in-congress?giftLink=de932644d4af68304d73b81768303b32 SEIU pulls its endorsement of Scott Wiener, backs only Connie Chan in House race https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/scott-wiener-seiu-22196389.php In bid for Congress, Connie Chan offers a ‘pragmatic’ track record https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/supervisor-connie-chan-bid-for-congress/article_0ad05f66-ee11-4699-b949-1a0fb7d6d2e4.html

    53 min

  4. 23 Apr

    90. Talking Tech Fascism and Crooked Orgs

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss the many stories of the week, including Palantir’s truncated tech manifesto, upheaval at organizations like Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, and whistleblowers in the Alameda County DA’s office. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Palantir releases fascist tech manifesto https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2045574398573453312?s=20 Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/can-ai-judge-journalism-a-thiel-backed-startup-says-yes-even-if-it-risks-chilling-whistleblowers/ Henry Lee shares image of guns that was made with AI https://x.com/Dscot510/status/2046754410081161326?s=20 S.F. supe candidate says GrowSF tried talking him out of race, offered to ‘look into’ commission seat https://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-sunset-district-4-growsf-albert-chow/ Jay Cheng resigns as head of wealthy S.F. political pressure group https://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-jay-cheng-neighbors-for-a-better-san-francisco/ https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/20/power-play-jay-cheng-lurie/ Ethics complaint alleges pro-Matt Mahan PAC, campaign illegally coordinated https://missionlocal.org/2026/04/matt-mahan-fppc-complaint-moritz-caruso/ Bay Area Council hires former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as new leader https://oaklandside.org/2026/04/13/bay-area-council-hires-oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf/ Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing https://48hills.org/2026/04/lurie-wants-to-undermine-mandate-for-big-institutions-to-tell-neighborhoods-what-they-are-doing/ SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First https://48hills.org/2026/04/sf-backs-away-from-harm-reduction-and-housing-first/ Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowing https://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/alameda-county-district-attorney-whistleblower-complaint-ursula-jones-dickson-alexandra-grayner/ Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney https://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/oakland-police-department-violating-california-public-records-act/

    1hr 5min

  5. 16 Apr

    89. Santa Cruz Politics with Ami Chen Mills

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk with Ami Chen Mills, host of Moment of Truth on KSQD and a candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz. We get into Mills’s platform, the issues Santa Cruz faces in terms affordability and tech, and most importantly, why Ami will make SC better when she is mayor. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Ami’s campaign site: https://www.amichenmills.com/ Ami’s profile on the City of Santa Cruz website https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/City-Clerk/2026-Elections/June-2-2026/Mayoral-Candidates/Ami-Chen-Mills Election Guide Nov. 8, 2022: Ami Chen Mills, District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisor https://santacruzlocal.org/ami-chen-mills/ Profile of Ami on City on a Hill https://cityonahillpress.com/2026/04/12/uc-santa-cruz-lecturer-ami-chen-mills-is-running-for-mayor/ $35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/elections/california-governor-mahan-donor-silicon-valley.html

    53 min

  6. 26 Mar

    88. ICE attacks and the growing surveillance state

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss recent headlines in the Bay Area, starting with the explosive story about Cesar Chavez. We then get into cities trying to reform their charters, ICE attacking folks and Flock continuing its blitzkrieg into Bay Area cities. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES ICE at SFO https://x.com/loomdoop/status/2036280747158544709?s=20 https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/attorneys-say-sfpd-may-have-violated-the-law-during-ice-arrest-at-sfo/ https://sfist.com/2026/03/24/sfpd-may-have-violated-sanctuary-laws-by-helping-ice-at-sfo-bystander-files-lawsuit/ Arrests behind closed doors https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-ice-data-arrests-breakdown-check-ins/ De-arresting https://cldc.org/de-arresting Cesar Chavez https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.html Charter Reform Oakland https://oaklandside.org/2026/01/30/oakland-strong-mayor-charter-reform-barbara-lee/ San Francisco https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/daniel-lurie-city-charter-san-francisco-consolidation/ Plans ignored https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-commission-streamlining-prop-e-hearing/ Flock Surveillance https://x.com/Dscot510/status/2036832181633564883?s=20 Edward Escobar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438923842979658/permalink/3019937388211611/ https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/03/19/flock-safety-berkeley-police-alprs-ptz-cameras-drones

    58 min

  7. 13 Mar

    87. Berkeley gentrification with Kate Harrison

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin speaks to former Berkeley City Council member Kate Harrison about Berkeley politics, mainly the forces gentrifying the famously liberal city. We get into the fights over roads and sidewalks, the treatment of the homeless and why she quit the council. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Kate Harrison for Mayor of Berkeley https://www.facebook.com/kate4berkeley/ Councilmember Kate Harrison abruptly resigns, saying ‘Berkeley’s processes are broken’ https://www.berkeleyside.org/2024/01/31/berkeley-kate-harrison-council-mayor Profile: Kate Harrison, Berkeley Mayor candidate https://berkeleyspeaks.org/profile-kate-harrison/ Empty empires: A few Berkeley landlords are sitting on several vacant buildings https://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/30/empty-empires-a-few-berkeley-landlords-are-sitting-on-several-vacant-buildings Letters: Here’s what’s wrong with Berkeley and why a City Council member resigned https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/berkeley-farming-water-oakland-crime-18645459.php

    1hr 1min

  8. 9 Mar

    86. Denim Dan stumbles as techie fascists prepare for 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss the headlines of the day, starting with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s bodyguard getting bodychecked and Lurie’s b******t claims of anti-semitism at his anti-Prop I presser. We also dive into Garry Tan’s fight against the billionaire tax and the debate over Flock surveillance. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdisp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatch BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.social Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatch SOURCES Lurie’s body guard is attacked: https://x.com/MLNow/status/2029798049510477885?s=20 Flock on the way out? https://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2029389706748936334?s=20 https://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2029287910562836562?s=20 https://oakland-observer.ghost.io/in-the-details-happenings-findings-discoveries-and-observations-at-city-hall-week-ending-3-1-2026-3/ MOuntain view ends Flock contract: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/mountain-view-flock-safety/4042817/ Richmond debates bringing Flock back https://richmondside.org/2026/03/04/richmond-residents-debate-flock-license-plate-readers/ https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/richmond-council-vote-flock-contract/4045892 https://x.com/Trevor4SF/status/2028996023599939989?s=20 Right wing candidates being pushed Republican-Turned-Democrat Marie Hurabiell Joins Race for Nancy Pelosi's House Seat https://sfist.com/2026/02/25/republican-turned-democrat/ https://x.com/PhoenixProjNow/status/2029099636364067299?s=20 Chris Larsen goes after Porter https://x.com/eli_kamisher/status/2029400622571896923?s=20 Garry Tan supporting Ro Khanna’s opponent https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/the-candidate-that-silicon-valley-built-is-now-the-one-they-want-to-tear-down/ https://x.com/garrytan/status/2028851911252996535 GRow SF throwing money at “moderates” https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/two-sf-groups-promise-big-spending-to-keep-moderates-in-the-majority/article_5093532f-aa76-457f-8253-56830cadad3a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_sfexaminer Billionaire tax is “illegal https://garryslist.org/posts/asset-seizure-a-one-act-play https://x.com/kscottz/status/2029425968537022671?s=20 Lurie’s cutting the budget, giving tax breaks San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Looks to Eliminate 500 City Jobs https://www.kqed.org/news/12075213/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-looks-to-eliminate-500-city-jobs Lurie wants to end Prop I https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-transfer-tax-cut-21940739.php

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Welcome to the Doomloop Dispatch, the podcast about the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Journalists Kevin L. Jones and D. Scot Miller take every episode to tell you about what’s going on in the Bay, including the facts the media conveniently leaves out.

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  • Creator
    Kevin L. Jones
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kevin L. Jones
  • Show Website
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