Phil Matier Podcast
1) The economic & temporal cost of deploying National Guard troops to LA
The last of the National Guard troops deployed to L.A. by President Trump earlier this year made a quiet exit over the weekend. This follows the most recent ruling by a panel of judges on the 9th Circ...Show More
2) Could the next California Governor top candidates be Republican?
There are nearly a dozen candidates trying to become the next governor of California in 2026 and the surplus of Democrats in the field could end up helping the state's Republican candidates. For more...Show More
3) Rob Reiner's involvement and impact on California politics
Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife in their Brentwood home yesterday, is being remembered not only for his career in Hollywood, but also for his political activism. For more, KCBS's R...Show More
4) San Jose's energy bill could soar, raising questions over who pays the bill?
PG&E says it's prepared to help triple San Jose's energy use as it looks to establish the "premier destination for AI data center development" But who will foot the bill? To answer that question KCBS...Show More
5) Is the 25-story apartment proposal in SF Marina Safeway plausible?
A proposal to build a 25-story apartment complex on the site of San Francisco's Marina Safeway is drawing a mixed response, even among those who have been pushing for more housing in the City. For mo...Show More
6) Bay Area's first "ICE-free zone" in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County supervisors have created the Bay Area's first "ICE-free zone" by passing an ordinance that limits federal immigration officers from carrying out raids on municipal property. For mo...Show More
7) New polls on Newsom: how the governor is gaining Californian approval
A new poll shows Californians are happy with the job Governor Gavin Newsom is doing. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
8) Battle of the robo-taxis on San Francisco streets go viral
Waymo went viral once again on Monday when three robotaxis got caught in a standoff in the middle of a hilly San Francisco street. It's the latest in a string of incidents that have called the compan...Show More
9) Are there enough resources to sustain the spike in AI data centers?
The increasing number of data centers used for AI has some in Silicon Valley wondering if their energy use will leave ratepayers footing the bill. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insi...Show More
10) Here is the latest on the new congressional maps California and Texas
Thanks to the Supreme Court, it looks like both California and Texas will be allowed to adopt their new congressional maps. The two states leading America's gerrymandering blitz have faced legal chal...Show More