Phil Matier Podcast
1) Harris receives CHP protection after Trump terminates Secret Service detail
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly getting CHP protection after the Trump administration revoked her Secret Service detail that was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS R...Show More
2) Trump removes Secret Service protection from Kamala Harris
President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, after it was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke w...Show More
3) Governor Newsom plans to tackle crime by deploying more CHP officers
Governor Gavin Newsom says he'll be sending CHP officers to more big communities to help crackdown on crime. This comes as President Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops in several maj...Show More
4) Why is U.S. tourism down? Signs point to the latest presidential election
San Francisco's tourism industry has rebounded in 2025, despite a drop in international travel after the re-election of President Donald Trump. Now, domestic visits and conferences are headlining th...Show More
5) Support for CA high speed rail is high despite funding cuts
A new poll by Politico shows that support for the high-speed rail project has actually grown since voters passed a measure to fund in back in 2008. This comes even though the project has been plague...Show More
6) Mixed reactions over decision to allow Waymos on SF's Market Street
Waymos and certain rideshare vehicles are now allowed on Market Street, leaving some San Franciscans very happy, and some very upset. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thoma...Show More
7) Trump backs State Republicans in keeping redistricting off November ballots
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. State Republicans have once again filed suit to keep Governor Newsom's redistricting plan of...Show More
8) California Democrats add redistricting to November ballots—Republicans push back
As Democratic officials in California move ahead with plans to put redistricting on the ballot in November, they're getting pushback from Republicans and from some members of California's independent ...Show More
9) Newsom raises more than $6 million in redistricting fight
In the first week of his campaign to redraw California's congressional maps, Governor Newsom has already raised $6.2 million dollars from online contributions. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shaf...Show More
10) Governor Newsom's redistricting plan clears another hurdle
The California Supreme Court rejected a Republican-brought challenge to Governor Newsom's redistricting plan, effectively clearing the way for gerrymandering. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas ...Show More