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17 Ballots Later, a Surprise Win for Aaron Peskin Jan 10, 2023

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Though incumbent San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton was favored to be reelected, deadlocked votes and an impasse led to Peskin winning the job. Chronicle reporter J.D. Morris joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss the dramatic election and what Peskin's leadership may signal for city governance. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Tiny Homes at 16th and Mission: Will It Help Homelessness? Jan 09, 2023

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Other Bay Area cities have used tiny homes to address the housing crisis, but San Francisco has been slow to embrace the model. Chronicle reporter Trisha Thadani joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss a proposal to build a temporary tiny cabin village at 16th and Mission, and why that may signal a shift in how the city is addressing homelessness. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Future of Gavin Newsom's Political Power Jan 06, 2023

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California's governor was to be inaugurated for his second term Friday after facing down a number of challenges, including a recall election and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chronicle political reporters Dustin Gardiner and Sophia Bollag join host Cecilia Lei to reflect on the highs and lows of his leadership and his increasing national influence. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Why Fixing Homelessness Is Personal for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Jan 05, 2023

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Sheng Thao will soon be inaugurated as Oakland’s new mayor. The daughter of Hmong refugees and survivor of domestic violence joins host Joe Garofoli to speak about her journey to the mayor's office, including how she plans to tackle Oakland’s homelessness crisis — something she’s experienced firsthand. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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How to Weather the "Bomb Cyclone" Storm Jan 04, 2023

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While some Bay Area residents are still recovering from the New Year’s Eve storm, Wednesday’s “bomb cyclone” storm is threatening the region with further devastation. Chronicle meteorologist Gerry Diaz joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss what to expect, why this latest storm is dangerous and how you can stay safe. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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"Put Down the Baggage": How to Avoid Chronic Stress Jan 03, 2023

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Exercising and healthy eating are common new year's resolutions but Dr. Elissa Epel, author of "The Stress Prescription: 7 Days to More Joy and Ease," shares why stress management might be the most important goal you make this year. She joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss simple tips to alleviate stress and anxiety as we enter another year of the pandemic and tackle other uncertainties. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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What Surprised Us and What We Missed in 2022 Dec 21, 2022

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For the last Fifth & Mission episode of the year, Chronicle reporters and editors talk about the news story that surprised them the most in 2022, and what story they think the newsroom overlooked. Plus, editor-in-chief Emilio Garcia-Ruiz joins host Cecilia Lei to reflect on what it's been like to lead the newsroom since coming to San Francisco in 2020, and he shares his thoughts on the future of journalism. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Dispatch From Ukraine: Berkeley Student Shares His Experience of War Dec 20, 2022

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Maksym Dubkov, a Ukrainian graduate student who spoke to Fifth & Mission shortly after Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, paused his graduate studies to return home over the summer. He founded a volunteer organization to provide humanitarian aid to the areas most affected by the war. He joins Cecilia Lei to talk about his experience and what he wants Americans to understand about Ukraine. Plus, volunteer paramedic Olha Bihotska and university student Kateryna Vazhnenko talk about their lives since Russia's invasion. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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The Bitter Taste of Gentrification Dec 19, 2022

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Calavera is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Uptown Oakland that claims to be influenced by Oaxacan culture. But Chronicle food critic Cesar Hernandez says the restaurant exemplifies "food gentrification." He joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss the fine line between upscale Mexican food and cultural appropriation, and how restaurant patrons can be more conscious in their dining choices. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Cal-OSHA Ends Mandatory COVID Sick Pay Dec 16, 2022

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California's workplace regulators have passed a new set of rules that no longer require employers to pay workers to stay home if they catch the virus. Reporter Chase DiFeliciantoniojoins host Demian Bulwa with details. Plus: Reporter Mallory Moench talks about staff shortages at San Francisco General Hospital and 911 dispatch as COVID surges. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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