Political Breakdown

Before the Buttigieg boomlet gained full speed, the progressive Democrat sat down with KQED Politics Editor Scott Shafer and Political correspondent Marisa Lagos on the weekly show Political Breakdown.

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San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi died Friday night at 59. Scott and Marisa share their memories of Adachi's life and work, and revisit his recent appearance on Political Breakdown.

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Political Breakdown from San Jose! President Trump jumps into the controversy over California's high-speed rail system, and Marisa and Scott preview the weekend's California Republican convention (0:30). Then, San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo discusses his recovery from a serious bike accident, his roots to early California, his (very) brief stint in private law practice, Google's planned move to San Jose, and why the city doesn't export more elected officials (6:13).

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Governor Gavin Newsom delivers his first state of the state, and struggles to keep his high-speed rail announcement on track (0:40). Then, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon joins Scott and Marisa to discuss his journey from school struggles to a Ph.D, what he learned from his first run for speaker, whether his leadership style is too deferential, the internal karma of the Capitol, and his relationship with Governor Gavin Newsom after their single-payer spat (5:24).

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Governor Gavin Newsom delivers his first state of the state, and struggles to keep his high-speed rail announcement on track (0:40). Then, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon joins Scott and Marisa to discuss his journey from school struggles to a Ph.D, what he learned from his first run for speaker, whether his leadership style is too deferential, the internal karma of the Capitol, and his relationship with Governor Gavin Newsom after their single-payer spat (5:24).

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi becomes a meme again, and California's delegation tries to flex its muscle as the majority on House committees. Scott and Marisa also look ahead to Gavin Newsom's first State of the State and new legislation on policing and deadly force (0:46). Then, Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino joins to discuss his organization's corporate philosophy, why he's stayed away from running for office, letting go of Olympic dreams in martial arts, meeting his wife at a city council meeting, and the tech industry's responsibility in addressing the region's housing crisis (7:30).

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi becomes a meme again, and California's delegation tries to flex its muscle as the majority on House committees. Scott and Marisa also look ahead to Gavin Newsom's first State of the State and new legislation on policing and deadly force (0:46). Then, Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino joins to discuss his organization's corporate philosophy, why he's stayed away from running for office, letting go of Olympic dreams in martial arts, meeting his wife at a city council meeting, and the tech industry's responsibility in addressing the region's housing crisis (7:30).

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins Scott and Marisa to share the story of her move to America at 16, going from Wall Street to immigration advocacy, negotiating with Nancy Pelosi, how Democrats should approach the issue of single-payer healthcare, and what she wants to see in the 2020 primary.

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins Scott and Marisa to share the story of her move to America at 16, going from Wall Street to immigration advocacy, negotiating with Nancy Pelosi, how Democrats should approach the issue of single-payer healthcare, and what she wants to see in the 2020 primary.

Cal Fire finds that PG&E equipment did not start the deadly Tubbs Fire in the North Bay -- what does that mean for the utility's impending bankruptcy claim? Scott and Marisa also discuss Kamala Harris' entrance into the 2020 presidential field, and the debate over how "progressive" a prosecutor she was in California. Then, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi joins to discuss Harris' time as district attorney, his work in the public defender's office, and further changes he'd like to see to California's bail system.

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