Political Breakdown

By KQED

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—incl... more

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How many episodes does Political Breakdown have?

The podcast currently has 824 episodes available.

Political Breakdown episodes:

January 26, 2018 Tom Steyer on President Trump’s ‘High Crimes’ and the Stigma of Being a Big Donor
KQED Political Breakdown hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos recap Governor Jerry Brown's final state of the state address.

(6:40) Democratic donor and NextGen America President Tom Steyer joins the show to talk about his campaign to impeach Donald Trump, push back from Democratic leadership, and losing the 'soul' of San Francisco.
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29min
January 19, 2018 Xavier Becerra on ICE Raids and Sean Walsh on the Politics of Immigration
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra talks to KQED Political Breakdown's hosts Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer, and reacts to rumors of stepped up immigration enforcement.

Then, Republican consultant Sean Walsh, who worked for Governors Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, discusses the politics of immigration in California, and the outlook for endangered House Republicans in 2018.
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29min
January 12, 2018 Gov. Jerry Brown on Sexual Misconduct at the Capitol, Criminal Justice Reform, and Life after Office
Governor Jerry Brown discusses sexual harassment at the Capitol, Supreme Court appointments, bail reform and more.
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29min
December 20, 2017 Welcome to Political Breakdown
Political Breakdown is a new series that explores the political intersection of California and the nation. Each week hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos are joined with a new special guest to unpack politics -- with personality — and offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics happens.
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FAQs about Political Breakdown:

How many episodes does Political Breakdown have?

The podcast currently has 824 episodes available.