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Phil Matier

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★★★★★
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102 episodes
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English
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Date created
2010/07/27
Latest episode
2026/02/16
Average duration
11 min.
Release period
1 days

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Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

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Taking an in depth look into CA governor candidate Matt Mahan
2026/02/16
Silicon Valley is looking for a new ally in the Governor's race and Mahan might make the cut. With Gavin Newsom set to leave the office tech billionaires are poised to find their political 'in' to avoid regulations on their business. For more KCBS Scott Cohn spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Tentative agreement reached in negotiations between UESF and SFUSD
2026/02/13
We learned this morning that a tentative deal has been reached between the San Francisco Unified School District and the United Educators of San Francisco union bringing an end to the five-day strike. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
BONUS: ICE withdraws from Minneapolis, and what in the heck is going on over the skies of El Paso?
2026/02/12
Border czar Tom Homan announced ICE is withdrawing from Minneapolis after two U.S. citizens were killed in altercations in officers. Plus, confusion reigns after the feds shut down the airspace over El Paso. What was happening?
Tension between union and school board erupts in teacher strike
2026/02/12
The San Francisco teacher strike is uncovering decades-long issues and disparities between teachers, classrooms, and the school district. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott speaks with KCBS Insider Phil Matier
The aftermath of a ruling that struck down a ban on federal agent masks
2026/02/12
Two prominent state democrats appear to be at odds at how to deal with the recent court ruling tossing out a law banning federal agents from wearing face masks. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: F.D.A refuses Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vax in 'latest sign of hostility to vaccines'
2026/02/11
The F.D.A refused to review Moderna's multi-million-dollar new flu vaccine, in what experts is the latest sign that RFK's Health Department is hostile to vaccines. Plus, concerning news about the effects of sitting and on childhood obesity rates.
EV adoption growth may cause California to lose billions
2026/02/11
California's EV adoption is still outpacing other states, and analysts fear the state could lose $5 billion each year by 2035 if EV adoption continues to grow. For more KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: Top skills for job seekers, plus everything you need to know about TrumpRx
2026/02/10
Get the top three skills today's employers are looking for, plus answers to which drugs are a good deal on TrumpRx, and which ones you should buy elsewhere.
BONUS: Will there be doctors in the future? AI's effect on workplaces and medicine
2026/02/09
Only 9% of workplaces say they're fully staffed in a recent Robert Half survey. Is that because of AI? And when your doctor uses chat GPT (and he does), what does that mean for the future of medicine? Also, more young people are having heart attacks. Here are the warning signs.
Former Mayor Willie Brown meets with future gubernatorial candidates
2026/02/06
Billionaire Tom Steyer is outspending the field, while the newest candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, is raking in tech endorsements and donations. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown
Big Tech is expected to spend more money than ever on state politics this year
2026/02/06
Silicon Valley is spending big on state politics this year, with some strategists expecting big tech to spend more money than ever. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
The Supreme Court approves California's new congressional map
2026/02/05
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to California's new election map, which was created through Prop 50 last year. The result is expected to send five more Democrats to Congress. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: What's the future of journalism as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff? Plus, world's highest marathon
2026/02/05
Another blow was dealt to journalism with news the Washington Post is cutting one-third of its staff. What's next for people who want -- and need -- to stay informed? Also, while news dollars are down, running is up, way up in this case. meet runners from the world's highest marathon.
Mayor Lurie continues to pour his money into his ongoing mayoral campaign
2026/02/05
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appears to be putting his money where his mouth is, with a new disclosure that shows he's spent $430,000 of his own money on his mayoral campaign For more, KCBS News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: ICE drawdown in Minnesota begs the question: Who won the battle over federal intervention?
2026/02/04
Border czar Tom Homan announced 700 federal agents are leaving Minnesota, which begs the question .. Did President Donald Trump or his opponents win this battle?

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4.5 out of 5
40 reviews
★★★★★
Pretendingxpepper 2022/03/11
Too many ads
I love listening to Phil Matier and his incisive analysis of San Francisco politics. Miss him in SF Chronicle. This program is great and an adequate s...
★★★★★
ChronSubscriber 2019/02/07
Always Enjoy Phil!
Love the show, but wish the very end of the podcast wasn't always cut off (at least it is on iTunes).
★★★☆☆
RWY 2021/10/19
Content good - too many commercials
Content is good but the commercials before and after are longer than actual content and it repeats same ads. Probably would listen if on ad but not ...
★★★★☆
scmist 2021/07/15
Phil Matier
I’ve always enjoyed hearing Phil’s reporting and since I miss hearing Stan B, Steve B, I make sure to catch Phil (live or here). Wish he had a long...
★★★★☆
planetwkr 2019/11/08
Phil is good
I enjoy hearing Phil, and if I don't catch him on KCBS then here is a back up. I agree with "Chron Subscriber" - no need to cut it off prematurely! ...
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