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Phil Matier
Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.
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Who is running to fill Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress? 07.11.2025 4:17
Now that House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not be running for re-election, this race is on for who will fill her seat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will not be running for reelection 06.11.2025 3:36
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi says she will not be running for reelection next year. For more on Pelosi's retirement, Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
State Republicans say Democrats used race in Prop 50 redistricting 06.11.2025 3:24
State Republicans wasted little time filing suit to block Proposition 50, which voters approved in yesterday's special election. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
ELECTION SPECIAL: Pressure's on the GOP after defeats amid government shutdown, economic woes: what's next for both parties? 05.11.2025 32:58
Democrats won big in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California last night. Is it a resounding rebound against the MAGA agenda or a blip that shows big problems ahead in the midterms for the GOP?
Governor Newsom's political identity post-Prop 50 win 05.11.2025 2:59
Prop 50 has become a part of Governor Gavin Newsom's political identity, and he certainly elevated his national profile with the YES on 50 campaign. To tell us what that means for Newsom's political future, as well as the present-day outlook for President Trump, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Phil explores Election Day races across the country 04.11.2025 2:26
It is Election Day for parts of the United States. In California, Prop 50 is the top item for many on their ballots. However, there are other notable races going on elsewhere. KCBS Radio's Steve Scott explores those other races with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
California redistricting platform receives national support 31.10.2025 3:29
While Prop 50 is a statewide measure, the national consequences of redistricting have worked in Governor Gavin Newsom's favor. The YES on 50 campaign has received significant small donations from people across the country. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Terror plot thwarted before it could ruin the holiday for everyone, plus how old is too old to trick or treat? 31.10.2025 30:47
The FBI announced that a terror plot was thwarted in Michigan before it could ruin Halloween for everyone. Here's the latest. Plus, Marine City had a dilemma when a football championship fell on Halloween. Here's how they're handling it. And how old is too old to trick or treat? And then we go to the solar system to discuss how spooky the galaxy is. We also find out which galaxy smells like raspbe...
Lurie rezoning plan would still fall short of California's housing goals 30.10.2025 3:36
Mayor Daniel Lurie's plans for housing don't seem to be meeting the mark according to a new report. Lurie's proposing a "family zoning" plan, but projected numbers are significantly lower than San Francisco's state-mandated home requirement. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Newsom and Schwarzenegger clash over California redistricting 30.10.2025 4:11
The saga of Prop 50 in California can't be told without looking at the clash between the state's current and former governors. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom find themselves at opposite sides of the debate over re-districting. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
New poll shows majority of Californians support redistricting plan 30.10.2025 4:04
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that more than half of those surved support plans to redraw the state's Congressional districts in the special election a week from today. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby talked to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Newsom says he doesn't need any more Prop 50 donors 29.10.2025 2:29
In an unusual move, Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling he doesn't need any more donors in the battle over Prop 50. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: Big companies are shedding jobs like tears, but what's really going on in the US economy? Here's the latest 29.10.2025 33:48
Target, Amazon, Starbucks, UPS and more announced mass layoffs recently, which has some ready to declare a recession is imminent. But what's really going on in the U.S. economy? Here's analysis and reporting from economists, professors and hiring managers.
Could Newsom and Harris faceoff in 2028? 29.10.2025 4:16
Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris may come from similar political backgrounds....but the two may end up facing off against each other other in 2028 if they both follow through on hints dropped over the weekend. Newsom told CBS that he is seriously considering a run for President...while Harris told an interviewer that she was not done with politics. For more, KCBS Radio...
Federal election monitors headed to California ahead of special election 28.10.2025 3:46
We're breaking down the federal government's push to preserve "election integrity" by sending election monitors to special elections in California and New Jersey. To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
Oakland Mayor announces federal immigration called off for Bay Area 24.10.2025 5:19
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced this morning that the immigration operation that was expected to flood Bay Area cities with federal agents this weekend has been called off. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
Trump calls off sending troops to San Francisco after talks with billionaires 24.10.2025 3:24
Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Nvidia's Jensen Huang seem to have influenced President Trump's decision to call off a federal surge in San Francisco. Open AI's Sam Altman was also said to have reached out to the president. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
BONUS: Crime capers have people wondering if this is real life or Hollywood: the latest on the Louvre and NBA gambling scandal 24.10.2025 26:00
The burglary at the Louvre reads like a script from the Pink Panther while a Mafia-tied sports gambling and illegal poker ring snared high-profile people from the NBA. Is this real life? Get the latest on both cases, plus analysis of what's going on with today's young people that makes sports gaming so alluring.
Trump calls off 'surge' of federal forces into San Francisco 24.10.2025 4:15
Two of Silicon Valley's top CEO's may be to thank for President Trump's decision to call off a weekend immigration crackdown planned for San Francisco this weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.
Trump calls off federal deployment to SF after talks with Lurie 23.10.2025 3:10
After a late night call with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Donald Trump said today he is calling off plans to deploy federal agents into San Francisco. After the arrival of these agents to Alameda, but before the president's announcement was made, KCBS Radio's Steve Scott spoke about the situation with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
Mayor Lurie responds to reports of Border Control agents arriving in City 23.10.2025 3:45
Border Patrol Agents reportedly could arrive in the Bay Area as soon as tomorrow. Mayor Daniel Lurie made his strongest comments on the Trump administration, saying it's been deploying agents to incite a backlash. For more, KCBS's Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.
What happened to the hurricanes? Getting to the bottom of El Nino and La Nina, plus what's next 22.10.2025 18:11
A new hurricane seemed to strike at regular intervals the last couple of falls ... but then they disappeared in 2025. What happened and what's next? Experts break it down. Plus, winter is coming and here's how to prepare.
State Sen. Scott Weiner announces bid for Pelosi's Congressional seat 22.10.2025 2:59
State Senator Scott Wiener is officially running for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Nancy Pelosi. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
Money continues to pour into Prop 50 campaigns ahead of special election 22.10.2025 4:23
It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The money continues to pour in to the campaigns both for and against state Proposition 50, which would allow lawmakers to redraw Congressional Districts, with a recent poll showing that extra money could help decide race. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
Will California Republicans play the Trump card in campaign against Prop 50? 21.10.2025 3:44
California Republicans are preparing to involve President Trump in the campaign against Prop 50, which would re-draw California's congressional districts in a state where Republicans are greatly outnumbered. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.
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