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Focused on the opinions of The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial staff as well as interviews with local, state and national politicians on current issues and legislation. The podcasts feature Opinion Page Editor John Diaz, Deputy Page Editor Lois Kazakoff, Columnists Marshall Kilduff, Caille Millner and Josh Gohlke, and Assistant Editor Spencer Whitney.

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Focused on the opinions of The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial staff as well as interviews with local, state and national politicians on current issues and legislation. The podcasts feature Opinion Page Editor John Diaz, Deputy Page Editor Lois Kazakoff, Columnists Marshall Kilduff, Caille Millner and Josh Gohlke, and Assistant Editor Spencer Whitney.

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English


Episodes
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Coffee to Go

1/24/2019
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' presidential run, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vs. President Trump and Berkeley's 25-cent fee on disposable cups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:34

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Won't Be Bullied

1/17/2019
The Chronicle’s Editorial staff sits down to William Barr's nomination, Gov. Gavin Newsom's challenging week and the winners and losers of the ongoing government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:32

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Shutdown Madness

1/12/2019
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' possible presidential run, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the ongoing government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:45

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Final Thoughts on Gov. Jerry Brown

1/6/2019
The Chronicle’s Editorial staff sits down to discuss their interview with outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown and his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:13

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Quest for Clemency

12/20/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss Mayor London Breed's attempt to help her incarcerated brother, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation and keeping bars open until 4 a.m. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:07

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Shoot for the Moon

12/13/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss impeachment, Nancy Pelosi vs. Trump and Steph Curry's Moon landing conspiracy joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:28

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Voter Fraud, Michael Flynn and Christmas music controversies

12/7/2018
The San Francisco Chronicle editorial board discusses voter — or election — fraud allegations in North Carolina and the curious silence of the Republicans about it, considering their earlier expressions of concern, as well as the Michael Flynn sentencing document in the Mueller probe into Russian interference, and some annual controversies about Christmas music. This time it's not just "Baby It's Cold Outside." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:36

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Facebook fallout, Leadership fights and Russia

11/29/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss Supervisor Aaron Peskin's Facebook proposal, leadership fights with Democrats and the Russia investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:01

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Thanksgiving, Saudi Arabia and Nancy Pelosi

11/21/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss what they are thankful for, President Trump's response to Saudi Arabia and Rep. Nancy Pelosi's tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:18

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Wildfires, Press Passes and the GOP's plight

11/16/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss the raging wildfires in California, President Trump revoking CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass and the Republican Party's plight in future elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:38

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Election results, Media Circus and Presidential Predictions

11/9/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss the midterm election results, President Trump's bizarre press conference and predictions about presidential campaigns in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:33

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Election 2018: Analysis from The Chronicle's political team

11/7/2018
An all-star cast of Chronicle political experts breaks down the biggest races and issues on election night 2018. San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofoli hosts this episode with editor in chief Audrey Cooper, editorial page editor John Diaz, political writer John Wildermuth, Sacramento bureau chief Melody Gutierrez and columnist Heather Knight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:16

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Immigration, Elections and Prop. C

11/2/2018
The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial staff sits down to discuss President Trump's statements around immigration and birthright citizenship, the upcoming midterm elections and the potential impact of San Francisco's Proposition C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:38

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Bombs, Oakland fires and Trump's water wars

10/25/2018
The Editorial staff sits down to discuss the recent string of homemade bombs being sent to Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama and others, the fires taking place in Oakland construction sites and President Trump's water wars with California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:15:25

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Death of a Journalist, Elizabeth Warren's fumble and Prop. 10

10/18/2018
The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial staff sits down to discuss the White House's response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren taking President Trump's bait, debates and why Prop. 10 is failing in the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:51

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ANALYSIS: Sen. Dianne Feinstein and state Sen. Kevin de León debate

10/18/2018
The U.S. Senate debate in the nation’s largest state wasn't broadcast on statewide TV but it was livestreamed. San Francisco Chronicle Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli and Editorial Page Editor John Diaz break down the first - and likely only - showdown between the two candidates. The event, billed as a “conversation” at the Public Policy Institute of California in San Francisco, with the nonprofit’s president doling out questions, was a historic occasion: Not since 2000 had Feinstein...

Duration:00:17:51

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Debates, Kanye at the White House and Nancy Pelosi

10/15/2018
The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial staff sits down to discuss California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and state Sen. Kevin de León's debate, Kanye West's appearance at the White House and an interview with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:52

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The Great Radio Debate

10/8/2018
Who won the debate between Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox? What were the key issues and telling moments? San Francisco Chronicle Editorial Page Editor John Diaz and Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli break it all down in this edition of Opinion Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:07

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Interview with Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom

10/5/2018
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom sits down with Editorial Page Editor John Diaz to discuss early childhood education, safe injection sites and running for Governor of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:14:53

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A Wild week in Washington

9/27/2018
The Chronicle’s editorial board sits down to discuss the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s possible firing and cracks in the new Transbay Transit Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:13:42