Political Breakdown

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January 10, 2020 The Political Mind of Jerry Brown: The Novice
Explore lessons from a lifetime in politics in KQED's new podcast The Political Mind of Jerry Brown. Scott spent more than 40 hours interviewing the former governor at his ranch in Colusa County, covering a life and career unmatched in California politics. In this episode, hear about Brown's early years as a Jesuit (and political) novice, when he discovered that the world of ideas was very different from the world of politics.

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27 min
January 03, 2020 Steve Glazer on Working for Jerry Brown and the Challenges of Reaching Across the Aisle
Scott and Guy Marzorati kick off the new year by discussing the making of KQED's new series The Political Mind of Jerry Brown. Then, State Senator Steve Glazer joins to share his experiences working for the former governor; from volunteering for Brown in college, to running Brown's campaign for governor in 2010. Glazer also talks about life as a moderate in the state legislature and politics in his Bay Area swing district.

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32 min
January 03, 2020 The Political Mind of Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown often complains that no one comes to him for political advice. So we came knocking, and we’re glad we did. Across more than forty hours of exclusive interviews, Brown shares his lessons on politics and government gleaned from his five decades in the arena. You can hear it all in KQED’s latest podcast, “The Political Mind of Jerry Brown.”

Catch a sneak preview of the first episode right here on Political Breakdown on Thursday, January 9. And in the meantime, subscribe to The Political Mind of Jerry Brown on Apple Podcasts, NPR One, Spotify, or wherever you listen. The entire season of the show comes out on Saturday, January 11.

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5 min
December 27, 2019 Holiday Special with Libby Schaaf and Eric Garcetti
Scott and Marisa revisit a couple of their favorite interviews from the past year: conversations with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf (0:45) and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (10:15).

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32 min
December 20, 2019 Wrapping Up the Year in California Politics
Marisa and Scott are joined by Guy Marzorati and San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofoli to recap the year in California politics and look ahead to 2020.

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32 min
December 13, 2019 Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George on the Politicization of the Courts and His Historic Gay Marriage Ruling
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg gains some California endorsements in his presidential bid (1:00), and polls still have Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren at the top of the pack in the Golden State (2:40). Then, former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George discusses the state of the judicial branch (6:55) and what it was like issuing his landmark ruling in favor of same-sex marriage (19:50).
29 min
December 13, 2019 Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George on the Politicization of the Courts and His Historic Gay Marriage Ruling
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg gains some California endorsements in his presidential bid (1:00), and polls still have Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren at the top of the pack in the Golden State (2:40). Then, former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald George discusses the state of the judicial branch (6:55) and what it was like issuing his landmark ruling in favor of same-sex marriage (19:50).

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32 min
December 06, 2019 Kamala Harris’ Exit and Angela Glover Blackwell on ‘Radical Imagination’
Politico national political reporter Christopher Cadelago joins Scott and Marisa to analyze Kamala Harris' exit from the presidential race and her political future (0:25). Then, Angela Glover Blackwell discusses her career in shaping public policy, and her new podcast examining 'radical' policy ideas (13:25).
29 min
December 06, 2019 Kamala Harris’ Exit and Angela Glover Blackwell on ‘Radical Imagination’
Politico national political reporter Christopher Cadelago joins Scott and Marisa to analyze Kamala Harris' exit from the presidential race and her political future (0:25). Then, Angela Glover Blackwell discusses her career in shaping public policy, and her new podcast examining 'radical' policy ideas (13:25).

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32 min
November 29, 2019 Thanksgiving Special with Anne Marie Schubert and Katie Porter
Scott and Marisa revisit two of their favorite interviews from the past year: conversations with Sacramento County district attorney Anne Marie Schubert (0:15) and Orange County congresswoman Katie Porter (14:10).
29 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…