Phil Matier

We're weeks away from another government shutdown and a Louisiana senator says it's about 50/50 if it'll happen. So, how did we get here and how do we get out of it? Part of the discussion focuses on Social Security and our trillions of dollars in debt -- neither of which is set to be handled in this budget whether it passes or not.

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?

Charlie Kirk's killer was caught and the FBI held a press conference about it. We'll take you to that, plus bring in a criminologist, and other experts to discuss what's next.

Charlie Kirk was killed on a college campus the same week that Donald Trump said new guidance would protect prayer in school, and test scores showed that America's kids are falling behind in education amid ongoing security threats. In Buffalo, schools have armed guards here in the hallways. But it's not all dark because LSU's 66-year old freshman wants to inspire. Here's the latest.

Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.

Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.

Donald Trump has been busy lately, but is he really working himself to death? Here's more on reaction to that, plus his plans for Chicago and why he dropped Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection.

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 Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Mario Tama / Staff / Getty Images

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, after it was extended by former President Biden. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Washington DC is amidst its longest stretch without murders in recent history under federal intervention ordered by Donald Trump as he wonders aloud if San Francisco, Chicago and other big cities will be next, and many raise questions over his firing of a member of the Federal Reserve.

Governor Gavin Newsom says he'll be sending CHP officers to more big communities to help crackdown on crime. This comes as President Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops in several major cities, including San Francisco and Oakland. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

San Francisco's tourism industry has rebounded in 2025, despite a drop in international travel after the re-election of President Donald Trump. Now, domestic visits and conferences are headlining the surge. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Listen to live coverage from legendary station WWL Radio during Hurricane Katrina and then hear analysis from experts talking to WWL's Newell Normand on what it took -- and will still take -- to bring New Orleans back to the city it should be.

A new poll by Politico shows that support for the high-speed rail project has actually grown since voters passed a measure to fund in back in 2008. This comes even though the project has been plagued by delays, budget overruns, and now new calls from the Trump administration to cut even more funding for the project. For more, KCBS radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Waymos and certain rideshare vehicles are now allowed on Market Street, leaving some San Franciscans very happy, and some very upset. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. State Republicans have once again filed suit to keep Governor Newsom's redistricting plan off the November ballot. And they have the backing of President Trump, who told reporters that he plans to ask the Department of Justice to also file suit.

As Democratic officials in California move ahead with plans to put redistricting on the ballot in November, they're getting pushback from Republicans and from some members of California's independent redistricting commission. One of the architects of that commission, Charles Munger Junior, recently donated $10 million dollars to the effort to oppose redistricting. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor...

In the first week of his campaign to redraw California's congressional maps, Governor Newsom has already raised $6.2 million dollars from online contributions. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Catch up on the latest of what happened after the president of Ukraine visited the White House following President Donald Trump's peace talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Military experts and journalists weigh in on what to expect next as an analysis brings up a question: Did this all unfold because Barack Obama didn't intervene when Putin captured Crimea?

The California Supreme Court rejected a Republican-brought challenge to Governor Newsom's redistricting plan, effectively clearing the way for gerrymandering. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. It's official—the Texas House today has approved the redistricting map that would give the GOP five winnable seats at the request of President Trump. That sets up a showdown between the Lone Star State and California, with Governor Newsom drumming up massive support to redraw the district maps...

Governor Gavin Newsom has recently embraced a "bare-knuckle" style of politics against President Trump and the GOP, and new polling from POLITICO indicates it's helping his presidential aspirations. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Stay out of the water is the latest warning along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin bears down. Here's the latest on that storm, plus insight into New Orleans' ongoing recovery 20 years after Katrina and what the cuts to FEMA mean for what could be a wild weather season.