Podcast

Political Breakdown

Author: KQED
Feed episode count: 792
Official site: https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/politicalbreakdown
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Summary

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—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.

Episodes

Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

Trump Targets California's Elections in Primetime Address

Duration seconds: 1525
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12091597

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

The Politics of Data Centers

Duration seconds: 2129
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12091341

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

The Modern Election Integrity Era

Duration seconds: 1677
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12091047

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

Sexual Assault Allegations Reshape Political Races from Maine to San Francisco

Duration seconds: 1878
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12090545

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

The State of Scientific Research and Medi-Cal

Duration seconds: 1892
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12090338

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

America’s Long History of Voter Suppression

Duration seconds: 2375
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12090101

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Overlooked History of Native Tribes in America’s Founding

Duration seconds: 1977
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12089754

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

A Final Week of Blockbuster SCOTUS Decisions

Duration seconds: 1871
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12089331

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

The Fights That Shaped California’s November Ballot

Duration seconds: 1606
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12089029

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Politics of the World Cup

Duration seconds: 2444
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12088838

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

California’s Slow Vote Count: Feature or Bug?

Duration seconds: 1646
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12088560

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

LA Mayor’s Race May Become a “Slugfest” Between Former Allies

Duration seconds: 1911
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12088139

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Big Tech Spent Big on California's Primaries. Did Voters Buy It?

Duration seconds: 1300
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12087807

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

The Dust Settles on California’s Primary

Duration seconds: 1642
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12087400

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change

Duration seconds: 1879
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12087172

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Is California's Election System 'Crooked'? An Election Integrity Expert Weighs In

Duration seconds: 2238
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12086764

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

San Francisco Voters Are Buying What Daniel Lurie Is Selling

Duration seconds: 1649
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12086409

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

California’s Slow Count and What the Results Mean So Far

Duration seconds: 1883
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12086288

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

California Races to Watch as Election Results Roll In

Duration seconds: 1698
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12085962

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

Tom Steyer Vows to Challenge Corporate Power and Protect Workers from AI

Duration seconds: 3469
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12085540

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

California Primary Crunch Time

Duration seconds: 1647
Source: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC5160044554.mp3

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

California's Only Toss-Up House Race

Duration seconds: 1887
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12085418

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

Trump Cuts a $1.8 Billion Deal With Himself

Duration seconds: 1667
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12085145

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May 23, 2026 · not_requested

Chad Bianco Wants to Slash Taxes and Regulations

Duration seconds: 3626
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12084441

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Cracking Open and Breaking Down San Francisco’s Ballot

Duration seconds: 2026
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12085007

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

The $7 Hamburger Case That Could Transform California’s Bail System

Duration seconds: 2051
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12084694

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Journalist Who Investigated the Migrant Child Crisis Weighs in on Becerra’s Record

Duration seconds: 1734
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12084357

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

We Asked Newsom's Former Campaign Manager to Size Up the Current Governor's Race

Duration seconds: 1929
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12083900

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Newsom Unveils Final Budget Proposal

Duration seconds: 1916
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12083623

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

California’s Home Insurance Market Is in Crisis. Can a New Insurance Commissioner Fix It?

Duration seconds: 1641
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12083384

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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

Katie Porter Fields Questions on Housing, Gas Prices, AI Agenda at KQED Town Hall

Duration seconds: 3354
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12082619

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Governor and L.A. Mayor Hopefuls Face Off in a Week of Fiery Debates

Duration seconds: 1746
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12082875

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Fight for the House Runs Through California

Duration seconds: 1893
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12082765

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

SCOTUS Just Shattered the Crown Jewel of the Civil Rights Era. Now What?

Duration seconds: 1818
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12082390

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Inside California’s Billionaire Tax Fight and the Wide-Open Governor’s Race

Duration seconds: 1811
Source: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC8425798324.mp3?updated=1777676079

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

How Prediction Markets are Colliding With California and National Politics

Duration seconds: 1908
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12081959

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

How California Became an Epicenter of Hospice Fraud

Duration seconds: 1307
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12081617

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

Did Anyone Break Through in The California Governor's Debate?

Duration seconds: 1762
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12081345

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Bianco’s Governor Bid: Badge, Bible and Ballot Boxes

Duration seconds: 1955
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12081096

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant

Duration seconds: 1806
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12080669

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

Which Governor Candidates Benefit From Swalwell's Downfall?

Duration seconds: 1857
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12080415

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

How Much of California’s High Gas Prices Are Related to War in Iran?

Duration seconds: 1907
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12080338

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Inside the Investigation That Ended Swalwell's Career

Duration seconds: 1964
Source: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC9756976558.mp3?updated=1776210860

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

How Swalwell's Campaign Collapsed

Duration seconds: 1493
Source: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC7618246320.mp3

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

California Governor Candidate Eric Swalwell Accused of Sexual Assault

Duration seconds: 1297
Source: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/KQINC4585098212.mp3?updated=1775862164

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Eric Swalwell Vows to Keep Fighting Trump if Elected California’s Next Governor

Duration seconds: 1879
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12079331

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

Breaking Down the L.A. Mayor’s Race

Duration seconds: 1741
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12078978

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Apr 4, 2026 · not_requested

The Battle for Pelosi's Seat Hits the Stage in San Francisco

Duration seconds: 3345
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12078529

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Steps Back for Mental Health

Duration seconds: 1430
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12078622

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Katie Porter's Run for Governor Centers Tax Cuts, Corporate Accountability

Duration seconds: 1889
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12078450

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

How the U.S. Government Uses Social Media to Target Its Own Citizens

Duration seconds: 1605
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12078155

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

Threats to California’s Vote-By-Mail Mount Before June Primary

Duration seconds: 1644
Source: https://next.kqed.org/news/12077846

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