The Manny's Podcast

Have you felt the need to ask for a raise lately? Why is that? Inflation is on the rise and high inflation isn’t going away. In fact, prices are going up at their fastest rate since the early 1980s. Inflation erodes purchasing power or how much of something can be purchased with currency. Elevated inflation has been driven by supply chain disruptions and pent-up consumer demand for goods as the Co...

The Surgeon General of the United States came to Manny's to discuss what it's been like as the nation's top doctor, along discussing the physical, emotional, and spiritual ramifications of loneliness and social isolation, and what our role is building a people-centered society. He shared stories and insights from his work that brought him across the country over the years addressing the loneliness...

Golden Girls. Girlfriends. Living Single. Sex & the City. Girls. Grace & Frankie. Broad City. Pen15. Insecure. The Bold Type. Euphoria. From Lucy and Ethel to Issa and Molly, from Mary and Rhoda to Cassie and Maddy, Hollywood has offered stories of women that veer from patronizing to fully fleshed out and sometimes, wonderfully problematic. Join us for a lively conversation about women, BFFs, fren...

Are current psychiatric treatments addressing the epidemic levels of mental illness across the world? Where do psychiatric treatments fall short? What does emerging research say about psychedelic therapy? Can it fill the holes in modern treatment? How does psychedelic therapy address PTSD, depression, and addiction? Manny's is excited to host leading experts in psychedelic therapy, Joe Green and A...

Jackie Speier, the Congresswoman representing CA's 14th congressional district will be stepping down at the end of her term. What does this mean for CA's 14th District? Who does she see gunning for her seat? Who encouraged her to be one of the leaders of progressive movements? Jackie has been fighting for women's equality and is one of the most influential people for bringing the Me Too movement t...

Years after legalization, where are we now? The New Director of the Office of Cannabis along with local dispenser Malcom Mirage discuss... About the Speakers: About Nikesh Patel: Born in San Francisco, and raised in a single-room occupancy hotel in the Tenderloin, Nikesh Patel’s first experience with serving the City and County of San Francisco began nearly twenty years ago as a high school intern...

What might the political ramifications be if traditional currencies no longer are used and are instead replaced by cryptocurrencies? How has crypto already affected politics and civic life? Here to discuss this intersection is the co-founder and CEO of FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the world, Sam Bankman-Fried.

Why is it so hard to get any new housing built in the Bay Area? Housing Directors from SF, Oakland & San Jose stop by to talk about it all. Bay Area residents know that buying a home anywhere in the bay is hella hard! There are far more people looking for housing than there are units and we all feel the pinch in exorbitant rents and crowded spaces. What can be done about it? Manny's is excited to...

Will SF's new Board of Education members make effective change? San Franciscans spoke out loud and clear last month when they recalled three SFUSD board members. The 3-to-1 voting margin was a resounding reflection of the frustration that so many parents and community members felt for almost two years. Mayor London Breed has appointed three public school mothers, from diverse backgrounds, to repla...

The prominent Black intellectual, writer, and political commentator Michael Harriot will join Sheryl Davis, Human Rights Commission Executive Director, in conversation at Manny's on a wide range of topics, including reparations, the force and power of Black women, and the anniversary of the MegaBlack S.F. collective. About Michael Harriot: Michael Harriot is a columnist at theGrio and a staff writ...

How did Kara Swisher become Silicon Valley's most feared, trusted, and respected journalist? Oh not to mention media personality. Come learn! Technology has changed rapidly over Swisher's career. From the invention of the internet to the emergence of the metaverse. How does she stay on top of a rapidly changing industry? Looking back on her career, what has surprised her about where technology has...

Town hall meetings play a key role in our democracy. It's a time where our elected officials can hear directly from the voters. Manny's is starting a monthly town hall with elected officials from all over the city to help facilitate discussion between the people and our representatives. Our first town hall is with District Attorney Chesa Boudin, San Francisco's top prosecutor.

Stacked is a student-run political action committee that is devoted to expanding the political influence of the student voting bloc. Over the years, the deck has been stacked against us and we’re now saying, “Let’s reshuffle the cards” towards a more equitable future for each of us. Students across the country have the power to influence state and federal elections in favor of a progressive studen...

We had Former Senior Advisor to Barack Obama - Dan Pfeiffer talk about the current state of Congress and what happened the previous year. How can democrats make moves to combat republican media takeover? Who do you see as the future speaker of the house? Who would bring you back to the White House? We were able to answer all these questions! Join us again for another conversation with these politi...

Representative Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving his third term. As a legislator, Rep. Khanna is addressing the possible regulations that may impact consumer privacy, the cognitive impacts of social media, and much more.

Foraging has become a popular activity across the Bay Area and the nation. Where am I able to go to harvest? How do I make sure I don't die? Why has foraging become so popular lately? Foraging can be a form of self sustenance and the rejection of a consumeristic culture. In a lot of ways, it is becoming a form of resistance. Sometimes it's just an engaging activity. Be a part of the growing conver...

Episode 1 of our 5 part mini series Midterms Explained . We were able to talk to the 5 key democratic chairs of the 5 key democratic states.

There's a massive outbreak of COVID-19 at San Quentin Prison. Almost 2,000 prisoners are positive and more folks have died of COVID-19 in custody than in a century of execution. What is going on? How did this happen? Could it have been prevent and what's been done to stop the spread of the virus in our prisons? How will the virus inside the prison affect life and the spread outside the prison? Dr....

This has been a landmark year for Supreme Court rulings already. In one week we got the protections of LGBT people at work and a rejection of Trump desire to end DACA, protecting immigrants!! What other decisions were made by the court this year and what do they mean for future jurisprudence? What do the majority opinions of the two stellar judgments teach us about Chief Justice John Roberts? Is h...

Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres ran against the machine to represent their communities in the House of Representatives. They likely won. While the final votes are still being counted, and the general election is still to be had, it looks like Mondaire Jones (33) and Ritchie Torres (32) will be the first two black gay men in Congress come January!! They'll be representing the Bronx and Rockland C...