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It’s All Political

San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofolicms.megaphone.fm
It’s All Political is now a part of the Fifth & Mission podcast. You can hear It's All Political on Fifth & Mission by subscribing to Fifth & Mission, the San Francisco Chronicle's flagship daily newscast. Joe Garofoli is the Chronicle’s senior political writer, covering national and state politics. He has worked at the Chronicle since 2000 and in Bay Area journalism since 1992, when he left the Milwaukee Journal. He has previously written about the intersection of tech and politics and about the politics of the cannabis industry.

Episodes

Jaime Harrison on Wokeness and the "Joke" of Kevin McCarthy

The New Democratic National Committee chairman talks about how Democrats will try to hold the House and Senate, what he thinks of the House Minority Leader and whether he agrees with James Carville that the Democratic Party is “too woke.” | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202128 min

Jennifer Carroll Foy Could Be America’s First Black Female Governor

Jennifer Carroll Foy faces an uphill battle in her race to be Virginia’s governor. But unlike many politicians, she’s faced more than her share of challenges, from being one of the first women to graduate from the Virginia Military Institute to dealing with tough times financially. As she says, “I don’t have to empathize because I understand.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 202133 min

Hawaii Sen. Maize Hirono’s Immigrant Story

Many Americans first learned about Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono during her tough questioning of Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court hearings. She shares her long journey from growing up poor in Hawaii to how she is leading the fight against attacks against the AAPI community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 202135 min

Is This Nancy Pelosi’s Last Term?

Susan Page, author of the new biography, “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power” talks about what shaped Pelosi, her relationship with AOC and when she might retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 202130 min

Pramila Jayapal Grades Biden’s 100 Days

The progressive caucus leader supported Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2020. But the Washington congresswoman says that — so far — he’s not just listening to progressives, he’s incorporating their ideas. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Vote for Joe in the Webby Awards! bit.ly/JoeVote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 202133 min

Getting Cops Out of the 911 Business

California state Sen. Sydney Kamlager wants to change how police respond to nonviolent emergency calls. Her legislation is based, in part, on her experience when she called 911 after an ex-boyfriend showed up at her house. She's had emergencies since that experience, but she's never again called 911. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202130 min

How Can Politics Be More Inclusive?

Swati Mylavarapu, who went from Silicon Valley VC to top Pete Buttigieg fundraiser, talks about her journey as the child of immigrants in Florida — and her efforts to get "non-political" people to be more active in civic life. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 202136 min

How Rich People Hurt the Rest of Us

Journalist Michael Mechanic talks about his new book, "Jackpot: How the Super-rich Really Live — and How Their Wealth Harms Us All." Wealthy Americans have rigged the system. What can be done to change it? | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202136 min

Fifth & Mission: Polling on Recall is Good News for Newsom

Joe Garofoli joins Demian Bulwa on the Chronicle’s flagship podast discussing a new poll that shows that opponents of California Gov Gavin Newsom have a lot of work to do. A strong 56% of likely voters oppose the recall, compared to 40% backing it. Meanwhile, Newsom’s job approval rating among likely voters is 53%, virtually unchanged from the before the pandemic that ignited anger against him. Joe explains the numbers, how the pandemic is at the center of recall momentum, and how leading Democr...

Mar 31, 202118 min

A Bay Area Congressman's Near-death Experience

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, who was on a ventilator last year, talks with Joe Garofoli and Tal Kopan about where Washington may land on a $15 minimum wage, his friendship with AOC and his former life as a Republican. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 202121 min

Medicare for All: The Politics Are Changing

Top Bernie Sanders advisor Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author of the new book “Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide,” talks to Joe Garofoli about how the drive for a single-payer health plan is growing — but it’s going to take a while to succeed. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202133 min

Exit Interview: John Diaz

John Diaz is retiring after 25 years as The Chronicle’s editorial page editor. He talks about the national leaders he’s watched from the beginning -- like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom -- and what editorials he’d want a do-over on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 202142 min

Gavin Newsom Recall: Everything You Need to Know

Joshua Spivak of The Recall Elections Blog explains the challenges faced by those who want to oust the governor, as well as how long the process could take — and how the whole thing might end up benefiting Newsom. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202129 min

Introducing The Doodler Podcast

It's All Political producer King Kaufman joins Joe Garofoli to talk about The Chronicle's new podcast miniseries, The Doodler, about a serial killer who preyed on San Francisco's gay community just as it was starting to gain political power — but was still marginalized enough that a string of murders could escape mainstream notice. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 202113 min

California Dreaming: Gavin Newsom’s Overly Sunny State of the State Speech

Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State speech as California battles the coronavirus pandemic and he likely faces a recall. Sacramento reporters Alexei Koseff and Dustin Gardiner join host Joe Garofoli to break down key points. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 202127 min

Best of IAP: "Stars and Strife": Can America Overcome Hate?

Filmmaker David Smick and Black Lives Matter leader Hawk Newsome join Joe Garofoli to talk about a new documentary that says America’s "epidemic of hate" is preventing leaders from finding compromise and solving problems. First published Sept. 17, 2020. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 202136 min

Shirley Weber, California's First Black Secretary of State

From daughter of an Arkansas sharecropper to top election official in California, Shirley Weber traces her path and and talks about the challenges the state could face in running a recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 202143 min

Phil Matier's Exit Interview

A Bay Area media institution, Matier covered Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi before they were in politics. As he leaves his Chronicle column, he sits down in Joe Garofoli's back yard to talk about all he's seen. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris? podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 05, 202146 min

Kevin Faulconer: Moderate Enough to Challenge Newsom?

The former mayor of San Diego is pro-choice, pro-same sex marriage and pro-immigrant rights, and he believes in the science behind climate change. But can even a moderate Republican get elected statewide in California? | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Related: The California GOP’s Great Hope pod.fo/e/17ab4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202119 min

Senator Alex Padilla Gets Emotional

California's newly minted senator, Alex Padilla, the first Latino to represent California and the child of Mexican immigrants, talks to Joe Garofoli about how his background will shape his Senate career. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 202125 min

The Most Powerful Part of Joe Biden's Speech was the Silence

Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, speaking to a bitterly divided country and calling for Americans to come together. George Mason University political scientist Jennifer Victor, who attended the inauguration, joins Joe Garofoli to break down key points of President Biden's speech. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202123 min

Can Joe Biden Make "Normal" Work Again?

After four years of Trump chaos, the new president promises to bring normalcy back to the White House. Presidential scholar and author Elaine Kamarck talks about what "normal" means and what it should look like. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202118 min

House Impeaches Trump Again

What’s next after the House makes the president the first ever to be impeached twice? In this joint episode of It's All Political and Fifth & Mission, Heather Knight and Joe Garofoli talk about what it will mean for California Republicans who backed him. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202118 min

Pelosi and the House Move to Impeach

Democrats are moving swiftly to try to remove President Trump from office, or at least make him ineligible to run again in 2024. Introducing an article of impeachment, they accuse Trump of “inciting violence against the government” for his role in the Capitol attack. The clock is ticking, and the pressure is on Republicans, say Washington correspondent Tal Kopan and Joe Garofoli in this joint episode of It's All Political and Fifth & Mission. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Hav...

Jan 12, 202119 min

Should the President be Removed?

On a joint episode of Fifth & Mission and It’s all Political, Joe Garofoli and Demian Bulwa talk about attempts to remove President Trump after he incited Wednesday’s violence. Plus: Reporter Chase DiFeliciantonio talks about why Facebook, Twitter and others are finally cracking down on Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 08, 202125 min

Why Georgia's Senate Races Matter to California

The results in Tuesday's runoffs — Perdue vs. Ossoff and Loeffler vs. Warnock — will have major ramifications for the power of Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and new Sen. Alex Padilla. It's All Political host Joe Garofoli joins Fifth & Mission host Heather Knight in this joint episode. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Jan 05, 202120 min

Best of IAP: The Real Nancy Pelosi

Journalist Molly Ball, author of the biography "Pelosi," explains what shaped the first female Speaker of the House, how she's dealt with sexism throughout her career and how she's been able to keep Democrats in line. This episode was first published June 9, 2020. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202041 min

Now What? Life After @realDonaldTrump

Steve Kettmann, editor of a new book of essays called "Now What: The Voters Have Spoken. Essays on Life After Trump," talks about how — and whether — the United States can heal after the last four years. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202035 min

New Senator Alex Padilla

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named California's secretary of state to replace Kamala Harris in the Senate. In this episode published Oct. 3, 2020, Padilla talks to Joe Garofoli about the work he was doing to protect the right to vote leading up to the 2020 election. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Have you listened? Chronicled: Who Is Kamala Harris?: podfollow.com/chronicled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202034 min

Alicia Garza says Gov. Newsom should appoint a Black Woman to the Senate

Alicia Garza, the co-creator of Black Lives Matter, talks about diversity in the Biden Administration, the defund the police movement and how to build Black political power. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202038 min