Nancy Pelosi worked behind the scenes in politics for years until a special election changed everything

Governor Gavin Newsom tells KQED's Marisa Lagos and Scott Shafer how he will respond to President Trump's plan to send election monitors to several Southern California counties.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California law should be updated to define when and how transgender girls can compete in women’s sports, following criticism over comments he made in March on his podcast.

On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The administration has barred journalists from The Associated Press from the White House press pool...

We check in about how state Democratic leaders are planning to counter Trump’s policies, how California Republicans are adjusting to the new order and who might emerge as the next voices of…

In her first major speech since leaving office, Harris delivered a sharp critique of President Trump and rallied Democrats to fight back.

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We delve into allegations that some lawmakers are making money off Trump’s trade war and discuss the calls for accountability.

A leading heart surgeon from Canada who was set to start at UCSF this month changed his mind, citing “the evolving political climate” in the U.S.

Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna has emerged as a leading voice in the Democratic party. Khanna was elected to Congress in 2016 and his district covers parts of Silicon Valley including the headqu...

KQED’s politics team join us to talk about how the Trump administration is shaping state politics. We'll also look at who might be eyeing the governorship to replace termed-out Newsom — and whether…

Daniel Lurie, who ran as a City Hall outsider, will soon find himself the chief insider. He’ll have a lot on his plate, writes KQED’s Scott Shafer, who worked for Mayor Art Agnos when he took office.

Podcast Episode · Political Breakdown · 01/03/2025 · 27m

The 118th Congress is in its final days, and it’s not going quietly. With a government shutdown looming, Republicans killed a bipartisan budget deal then resurrected another plan that Democrats reject...

Since the successful recall of three school board members and progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin two years ago, moderate politics have been on the rise in San Francisco. The 2024 election saw ...

Podcast Episode · Political Breakdown · 12/04/2024 · 29m