Political Breakdown

After a heated jungle primary, Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and Republican businessman John Cox are set to face off in the November governor's race. Plus, both Democrats and Republicans appear pleased with their performances in some of the state's hotly contested Congressional races. In this Political Breakdown special, hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos are joined by pollster Mark DiCamillo and reporters from across the state to discuss all the latest numbers in California's June primary election.

With the primary election less than a week away, Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer run through the latest poling in the Governor's race (00:40) and the one issue that San Francisco voters seem to be prioritizing in the mayoral election (5:55) Then, California Chief Economist Irena Asmundson joins to discuss her path to the Brown administration (8:01), projecting the state's economic future (14:24), the secret about predicting recessions (18:25), and the future of work in California (25:22).

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The race for California Governor heats up as Antonio Villaraigosa and John Cox vie for the second spot behind front-runner Gavin Newsom (0:55), and Dave Jones sues his rival for Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, over a courthouse campaign ad (4:10). Then, Scott and Marisa are joined by former Federal Election Commissioner Ann Ravel, who talks about wondering whether her dad worked for the CIA in Chile when she was a kid (11:05), the difference between Sacramento and Washington politics (17:35), concerns over America's response to Russian election meddling (22:24), and why she thinks the Stormy Daniels payment needs to be investigated (26:56).

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The State Assembly wraps up its sexual harassment investigation of Cristina Garcia, and California Republicans gather at the White House to denounce the state's 'sanctuary' law (0:45) Then, Scott and Marisa are joined by San Francisco mayoral candidate Angela Alioto, who talks about growing up as the daughter of the mayor (8:20), her mother's brief disappearance in 1974 (12:05), what Joe Alioto taught her about politics (13:56), her proposal to change San Francisco's 'sanctuary' law (17:15), and how she's changed politically over her career (23:08).

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The State Assembly wraps up its sexual harassment investigation of Cristina Garcia, and California Republicans gather at the White House to denounce the state's 'sanctuary' law (0:45) Then, Scott and Marisa are joined by San Francisco mayoral candidate Angela Alioto, who talks about growing up as the daughter of the mayor (8:20), her mother's brief disappearance in 1974 (12:05), what Joe Alioto taught her about politics (13:56), her proposal to change San Francisco's 'sanctuary' law (17:15), and how she's changed politically over her career (23:08).

The six leading candidates for Governor square off in a high-profile debate, and (try to) talk about sacrifices in their lives. Political Breakdown hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos recap the debate with KQED's Guy Marzorati, and talk about where past GOP donors are spending their money in the race. Then, Democratic political operative Gil Duran talks about growing up in Kentucky (10:30) meeting Jerry Brown while working as a janitor (14:34), Mayor Jerry vs. Governor Jerry (15:43), and the most disciplined politician he's worked for (19:13).

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The six leading candidates for Governor square off in a high-profile debate, and (try to) talk about sacrifices in their lives. Political Breakdown hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos recap the debate with KQED's Guy Marzorati, and talk about where past GOP donors are spending their money in the race. Then, Democratic political operative Gil Duran talks about growing up in Kentucky (10:30) meeting Jerry Brown while working as a janitor (14:34), Mayor Jerry vs. Governor Jerry (15:43), and the most disciplined politician he's worked for (19:13).

An internet privacy measure appears headed to the November ballot (00:45) and Republican endorsements coalesce around businessman John Cox in the California governors race (2:55). Then, former State Senator and San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Leno joins Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos to talk about his time in rabbinical school (8:30), the strangest sign he was asked to make at his store (12:55), losing his partner to AIDS and the city's response to the crisis (14:37), pursuing same-sex marriage in the state legislature (17:52), his run for mayor (23:40) and whether he can win as a change candidate (25:55).

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A new poll shows two Republicans rising in the race for governor (1:05), and Jerry Brown is gearing up for what could be a final campaign to protect criminal justice reforms (5:12). Political Breakdown hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos talk with political consultant Eric Jaye about attacks heating up in the races for governor and San Francisco mayor (10:08), coming up with campaign slogans (12:08), the return of political mail (19:00) and why you shouldn't buy a used car from Willie Brown (25:36).

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The latest feud between Donald Trump and California continues over sending National Guard troops to the southern border (00:30). Then, Kim-Mai Cutler talks with Political Breakdown hosts Marisa Lagos and Katie Orr about the death of the most controversial housing bill at the Capitol (2:40). And Republican consultant Tim Miller joins to talk about his start in the party (10:50), the art of opposition research (14:05), why it didn't work against candidate Trump (19:00), and share his favorite Barbara Bush story (25:00).

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