Phil Matier Podcast
1) Newsom continues to push redistricting amidst shutdown
Governor Newsom has kept busy pushing his redistricting plans as the government shutdown continues. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.
2) California ends program permitting solo EV drivers to use HOV lanes
California drivers can peel clean air stickers off their bumpers, since they no longer grant you coveted membership to the carpool lane. The state's HOV access program has expired, meaning solo electr...Show More
3) Comparing Newsom and Trump's approaches to crime and housing crises
While there are plenty of disagreements between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump, their approaches to crime and homelessness aren't as distant as you may think. It reflects ...Show More
4) How was the Sunset Dunes skate park paid for? It's a point of tension
When plans for a new skate park at San Francisco's Sunset Dunes came to light, city officials said the money to build it would be coming from the private sector. But, it turns out that might not have ...Show More
5) Trump threatens to starve NYC of federal funding over Zohran Mamdani
President Trump is warning New York City voters not to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor, threatening to starve the city of federal funding if the Democratic nominee wins in November. For more, KCBS News...Show More
6) Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom at career crossroads
As the Democratic Party grapples with President Trump's agenda, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom have reached career crossroads. For more on the two political 'frenemies', KCBS Radio news anchors Marg...Show More
7) SFMTA pulls app aimed at helping drivers avoid tickets
Transit officials in San Francisco quickly pulled the plug on an app that could have helped drivers avoid getting traffic tickets. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider...Show More
8) How shifting Bay Area commute patterns impact bridge traffic
The Bay Area's commute patterns are changing and bringing attention to the differences between the region's bridges, which are seeing near pre-pandemic levels of traffic. For more, KCBS Radio news an...Show More
9) BONUS: Hate speech vs free speech and is there a difference? First Amendment tested by Charlie Kirk's murder
Charlie Kirk said there was no such thing as hate speech, but then why are so many people getting fired and arrested for their words in the wake of his death?
10) 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