Ursula Jones Dickson, a superior court judge, has been chosen as Alameda County’s new District Attorney, 3 months after voters recalled Pamela Price from office. KQED’s Samantha Lim explains why Jones Dickson was picked, and how she promises to be different from her predecessor.

This episode was produced by Mel Velasquez and Jessica Kariisa, and guest hosted by Alan Montecillo.

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