Phil Matier Podcast
1) Will the California voter ID law pass?
California voters may soon get to decide if the state should adopt a voter ID law. supporters of the measure have gathered 1-point-3 million signatures to place a measure on the November ballot. For...Show More
2) BONUS: 'It's pretty likely to fail ... or make things worse:' Why is the US in Iran?
What is the goal of the U.S. bombing Iran? Here are expert takes, plus the latest polling on how American citizens feel about it.
3) Discussing Newsom's stance on the conflict in Iran
Governor Gavin Newsom has slammed President Trump..over the strikes in Iran while simultaneously acknowledging that the Iran regime must go. Meanwhile as plenty of Democrats have criticized the Presi...Show More
4) "Dead heat" for Democrats coming up shorthanded in California Governor race
The race to become the next governor of California is being described as a "dead heat," and with several Democrats polling at single-digits, the field could be shrinking soon. For more KCBS' Steve Sc...Show More
5) A Silicon Valley group is spending big on tv ads for San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan
An independent group backed by Silicon Valley executive is spending big on tv ads backing San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's gubernatorial run. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Ins...Show More
6) Running for California governor filtered down to a five-way race
Latest numbers from the Public Policy Institute of California are showing the race for California's governor is neck-and-neck, and according to likely voters, five candidates are dominating. For more...Show More
7) The new Clipper upgrade was supposed to make things easier but commuters disagree
Bay Area transit officials say an upgrade to the Clipper card and app which was supposed to make things easier for commuters has been plagued with problems. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer ...Show More
8) Trump to possibly target CA to unveil fraud in public programs
In his State of the Union address, President Trump announced a "war on fraud" targeting Democratic-led states, including California. Although details were vague, the President said the effort could ...Show More
9) Some California Democrats are boycotting Trump's State of the Union
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. President Trump delivered his State of the Union speech earlier this evening. Several prominent Democrats from California, including Sena...Show More
10) CA State workers are pushing back against Newsome's back to the office order
California's state workers are pushing back against Governor Newsom's order to bring them back to the office. The governor's July 1st mandate requires most state employees to be in the office four da...Show More