Former California Public Utilities Commission President Loretta Lynch joins The Pat Thurston Show.

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The news conference comes as Boudin, whose 2019 election was not supported by Breed, faces a recall election in June put on the ballot by detractors who say he is soft on criminals. Boudin's office has countered the criticism with examples of successful crackdowns on retail theft and other criminal operations. But his remarks Monday made clear his position on going after people who have substance use problems or mental health issues.

“If arrests and prosecutions alone could solve the drug crisis in this country or in this city, it would have been solved long ago,” he said. “We've invested over a trillion dollars in fighting the so-called war on drugs, and where has it gotten us?”

Boudin said the “raw human suffering” he sees in the neighborhood outrages him. But using outdated methods won’t make people any safer, and the city has other options, said Boudin, who worked in the public defender's office before becoming DA.

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John discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci and the book about him by Robert Kennedy Jr.

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John is furious with Jesse Watters for his implied death threat against Dr. Anthony Fauci. What do you think??

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The Pat Thurston Show airs President Biden's press conference on the surge in coronavirus cases across the United States.

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Bowling with Biden

Joe Loizzo on Boundless Leadership

David Cay Johnston on Joe Manchin

President Biden's press conference

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The Mark Thompson Show airs President Biden's press conference on the surge in coronavirus cases across the United States.

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David Cay Johnston - Co-founder DCReport.org, 2001 Pulitzer Prize Winner, and 4-time bestselling author - joins The Mark Thompson Show to explain the future of Build Back Better Act after Senator Joe Manchin's statement.

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Joe Loizzo, Co-author of "Boundless Leadership: The Breakthrough Method to Realize Your Vision, Empower Others, and Ignite Positive Change" joins The Mark Thompson Show.

Boundless Leadership offers an overview and a step-by-step methodology for transforming today’s modern workplace challenges into opportunities. Listen to hear how you can use the techniques in your life.

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"Bowling with Biden" features Senator Joe Manchin on Build Back Better and coronavirus updates on The Mark Thompson Show.

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