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A Cannabis Tax Revolt is Coming in California
Mikey Steinmetz, co-founder of the Flow Kana cannabis brand, is so frustrated with the industrys high taxes and regulations that he says hes not going to pay cultivation taxes next year if things do
How Michael Tubbs Plans to End Poverty in California
As mayor of Stockton, he launched a universal basic income (UBI) pilot program that's become a nationwide model. Now he's about to launch a new anti-poverty program in California and he's talking ab
San Francisco's Archbishop on Abortion and Not Being Vaccinated
Conservative Catholic bishop Salvatore Cordileone talks about the Supreme Court hearing a Mississippi case that could overturn Roe vs. Wade. And he breaks some news on his vaccination status.
Jackie Speier on Her Retirement Announcement
The longtime Bay Area congresswoman announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection in 2022. She talks with Joe Garofoli, Tal Kopan and Kevin Fagan of The Chronicle about her decision.
San Francisco Housing Politics Go Statewide
In this episode of the Fifth & Mission podcast, It's All Political host Joe Garofoli joins Heather Knight and Cecilia Lei to talk about the Board of Supervisors' rejection of a housing project, and wh
Youngkin's Virginia Win: Could It Happen in California?
The Republican's upset victory over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the governor's race shocked many. Could something like it happen in super-blue California? Tal Kopan and Joe Garofoli talk about Youngki
Congressional Underdogs’ Uphill Fight Against Incumbents
Joseph Rocha and Tamika Hamilton have overcome long odds their whole lives. Rocha, a Democrat from near San Diego, and Hamilton, a Republican from Dixon, talk about trying to break into one of the nat
Adam Schiff on the Crisis in Democracy
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, returns to talk to Joe Garofoli about his new book, Midnight in Washington, and share insider stories on Donald Trump, Robert Mueller, Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Devin Nun
A $32M Progressive Campaign to Win Texas
NextGen America executive director Cristina Tzintzn Ramirez joins Joe Garofoli to talk about the youth voter organization's new campaign across eight states with a heavy investment in the Loan Star
What's Next for California GOP After Recall Drubbing?
Jessica Millan Patterson, chairwoman of the California Republican Party, joins Joe Garofoli to talk about the future of the state Republican Party after its failed attempt to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.