Political Breakdown

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Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.

5 HR AGO

Lessons from Two Failed Attempts to Kill Donald Trump

The two recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump raised troubling questions about why the U.S. Secret Service failed. Scott and Marisa talk with The Washington Post's national investigative reporter Carol Leonnig about how the agency works, its past failures and what we've learned in the past three months. Leonnig is the author of "Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
3 DAYS AGO

Highlights and Takeaways From KQED’s Lively Mayoral Debate

The dust has settled on last night’s debate — sponsored by KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle — with the leading candidates for mayor of San Francisco. Scott, Marisa and Guy discuss highlights and takeaways from the debate, where incumbent London Breed was regularly in the hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
4 DAYS AGO

Panelists for the KQED/SF Chronicle Mayoral Debate Assess the State of the Race

KQED and The San Francisco Chronicle host a live debate with the top five candidates for mayor of San Francisco tonight at 7 p.m. Scott, Marisa and the Chronicle's Joe Garofoli preview the debate and discuss the state of the race and how it could be affected by ranked choice voting. The debate will be available live, streaming online and broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
5 DAYS AGO

Pension Amnesia? Two SF Measures Would Reward Police and Firefighters

In the 2000s, ballooning pension costs were blowing up city and state budgets in California, leading cities like San Francisco to raise the retirement age for firefighters and abandon a program that let police collect a salary and a pension at the same time. Now, San Francisco voters will consider two ballot measures to reinstate those benefits. Marisa talks with Joe Eskenazi, the managing editor at Mission Local, about why these measures are on the ballot and what they would mean for the city budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
6 DAYS AGO

Black Sororities and Fraternities: Kamala Harris’ Secret Weapon?

A national network of Black sororities and fraternities might just be Vice President Kamala Harris’ secret weapon. Known as the Divine Nine, with more than 2.5 million members nationwide, they're in high gear to help usher Harris into the presidency. Scott talks with one member: Los Angeles Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
17 SEPT

Why the Media is Still Falling Short in Covering Trump

Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have doubled down on false claims that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets. Over the weekend, Vance said on CNN that he was willing "to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people." In an era of misinformation, how should the media be covering claims like these? And are political journalists doing enough to hold Trump, Vance and even Kamala Harris accountable? Scott talks with Dan Froomkin, who founded Press Watch, an independent non-profit site devoted to political journalism. They analyze this year’s media coverage of the presidential election and what political journalists can and should do better to ensure that the electorate has an accurate sense of the candidates and the stakes in this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
14 SEPT

Ethics Questions Swirl as SF Mayor’s Race Heats Up

The San Francisco mayor’s race is heating up, as a scandal over the misuse of city funds lands on Mayor Breed’s desk and another candidate is hit with questions about ethics. Plus, former President Donald Trump is collecting campaign cash in California while tying the state's problems to Vice President Kamala Harris. Next Thursday, September 19th at 7 pm, KQED is teaming up with the San Francisco Chronicle to host a debate with the top candidates for mayor of San Francisco. It'll be available live, streaming online and broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
13 SEPT

Former CIA Officer Examines Election Threat from Russia, China and Iran

With the presidential election fast approaching, foreign adversaries are working hard behind the scenes to sow chaos and influence U.S. public opinion. Marisa and Scott are joined by Emily Harding, who has worked for the CIA, led the Senate investigation into 2016 Russian election interference and now works at the at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min

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Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.

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KQED
Years Active

2017 - 2024
Episodes

473
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Clean
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Political Breakdown

Political Breakdown

Lessons from Two Failed Attempts to Kill Donald Trump

Highlights and Takeaways From KQED’s Lively Mayoral Debate

Panelists for the KQED/SF Chronicle Mayoral Debate Assess the State of the Race

Pension Amnesia? Two SF Measures Would Reward Police and Firefighters

Black Sororities and Fraternities: Kamala Harris’ Secret Weapon?

Why the Media is Still Falling Short in Covering Trump

Ethics Questions Swirl as SF Mayor’s Race Heats Up

Former CIA Officer Examines Election Threat from Russia, China and Iran

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Lessons from Two Failed Attempts to Kill Donald Trump

Highlights and Takeaways From KQED’s Lively Mayoral Debate

Panelists for the KQED/SF Chronicle Mayoral Debate Assess the State of the Race

Pension Amnesia? Two SF Measures Would Reward Police and Firefighters

Black Sororities and Fraternities: Kamala Harris’ Secret Weapon?

Why the Media is Still Falling Short in Covering Trump

Ethics Questions Swirl as SF Mayor’s Race Heats Up

Former CIA Officer Examines Election Threat from Russia, China and Iran

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