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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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Defeat finally announced for California's proposed billionaire tax

2026/11/11

California's proposal to tax billionaires has officially gone down to defeat, with AP calling the race yesterday. For more on this failed proposition, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: Raging Pete Hegseth: 'this is sabotage!'

2026/11/10

With articles of impeachment looming, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires back. Plus, what you need to know about the Nvidia scandal and the millions who will lose their health care coverage in January.

Mayor Lurie plans to use $12 million to improve state of the Mission District

2026/11/10

With San Francisco's Mission District having long battled homelessness and public drug use, Mayor Daniel Lurie is planning to put millions of dollars toward improving street conditions and public safety in the area. For more on this, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A deeper look into the controversial Marina Safeway project

2026/11/10

A controversial redevelopment project for the Marina Safeway is one step closer to reality. This after San Francisco city officials gave their official approval. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: Trump says his sons are responsible for his $3B windfall in office and what will the lame-duck Congress tackle?

2026/11/09

The first congressional session after the midterm election kicked off today and we break down predictions for what will happen.

Some DAs are still looking for the death penalty after Newsom commuted death sentences

2026/11/09

Some California DAs are vowing to continue asking for the death penalty after Governor Newsom commuted the sentences of all inmates on Death Row. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom commutes all death sentences in California

2026/11/06

Governor Newsom has commuted all death sentences in California. For more KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Despite Californians' support of death penalty, Newsom aims to commute all sentences

2026/11/06

Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will commute the sentences of all prisoners on death row in California. For more on this decision, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: Stock markets soar as Democrats sweep in to work with 'predictably unpredictable' Trump

2026/11/05

American citizens have paid $100 million more for gasoline since February, and that was one of the motivating factors that brought in a wave of new Democratic leaders. And the stock market, so far, seems to love it. We break down why, and talk to a Netflix star about her new show.

The midterms and the shift in Bay Area politics

2026/11/05

Nancy Pelosi wanted San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan as her successor in Congress but her endorsement wasn't enough to propel Chan to victory. To learn more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: A new day dawns in Washington: Will it bring a fresh era of deal making?

2026/11/04

We dive into what happens after Tuesday's election, which showed the mood of the country has taken on a decidedly blue tinge.

Is Trump attempting to interfere with the vote count?

2026/11/04

A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of voters in the state are worried the Trump administration might try to interfere with the vote count after the polls close. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

BONUS: Gas prices highest ever for these midterms: 'It's been 8 months of unhappiness'

2026/11/03

If you're tired of the election, we won't belabor the point, but we will discuss the economy, from fuel prices to

What to keep an eye on as Election Day kicks off in California

2026/11/03

From the governor's race to the wealth tax and countless regional races, there's a lot to keep up with on this Election Day. For more on some of the top things in California to watch out for, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Why the Valkyries' victory parade is not going down Market Street

2026/11/03

The Golden State Valkyries made history over the weekend, winning a title faster than any other expansion team. They'll make history again on Wednesday with a parade route unlike any other a championship sports team has taken. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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42 reviews

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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...

★★★☆☆

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! ...

★★★★★

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).

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