It’s All Political

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God and politics with Rep. Jared Huffman Mar 19, 2018

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We talk God and politics in a very personal, very revealing chat with Rep. Jared Huffman, the only member of Congress to say that he does not believe in God. The Marin County Democrats explains why -- and who else in Congress is in the “nonbeliever closet.” Theme music is "Cattle Call" by Randy Clark’s Crowsong. Opening signature by Leah Garchik.

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Ro Khanna on legal marijuana and SOTU Feb 26, 2018

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Joe talks with “Silicon Valley’s Congressman” Ro Khanna. First he dishes on how star-struck his fellow House members get during the State of the Union. Then he discusses all the issues in which he’s way out in front of even his fellow Democrats -- like wanting to legalize marijuana nationally.

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California state Sen. Kevin de Leon and the #MeToo movement Feb 24, 2018

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Longtime politicos thought California state Sen. Kevin de Leon was crazy to take on incumbent Sen. Dianne Feinstein. He's got a fraction of her money, most voters don't know who he is -- and 96 percent know who she is. But his chances could get a huge boost if delegates to this weekend's California Democratic Party convention endorse him. DeLeon discusses his campaign --and the #MeToo movement -- on this episode of "It's All Political."

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'Liddle' Adam Schiff standing tall against Trump Feb 22, 2018

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Rep. Adam Schiff -- the thorn in the Trump Administration's heel for his dogged pursuit of the Russian meddling investigation -- joins the pod to talk about the probe, why talking about impeachment isn't helpful and why Trump has it all wrong on his nickname. Theme music is "Cattle Call" by Randy Clark’s Crowsong. Opening signature by Leah Garchik.

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George Lakoff on the art of political rhetoric Feb 20, 2018

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We get super wonky with George Lakoff, the message-framing guru who Democrats and progressive nonprofits turn to how to shape their ideas. He talks about the immigration battle, breaks down how progressives should respond to Trump’s tweets and throws rose petals -- much to Joe’s chagrin -- at new Democratic superstar Rep. Joe Kennedy III.

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Governor debates breakdown and Doug Ose interview Feb 07, 2018

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It's a two-part "It's All Political." First, host Joe Garofoli and Chronicle editorial page editor John Diaz break down the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidate debates. Then, Joe interviews the latest Republican candidate, Sacramento-area Rep. Doug Ose.

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Retired Sen. Barbara Boxer discusses the women's march, sexual harassment in D.C and California politics Jan 21, 2018

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Though she’s only been out of office for about a year, retired California Senator Barbara Boxer says she’s more active than ever. It's All Political host and San Francisco Chronicle senior political writer Joe Garofoli gets her thoughts on the women’s march, sexual harassment in Washington and California politics. Theme music is "Cattle Call" by Randy Clark’s Crowsong. Opening signature by Leah Garchik.

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Candidate for California governor Delaine Eastin Jan 19, 2018

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In this episode of It’s All Political, we host former state superintendent of public instruction Delaine Eastin, the only woman running for California governor against six men. Theme music is "Cattle Call" by Randy Clark’s Crowsong. Opening signature by Leah Garchik.

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Heather Knight on the S.F. mayoral race Jan 12, 2018

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Chronicle columnist Heather Knight joins It's All Political to talk about the 2018 S.F. mayoral race, between London Breed, Angela Alioto, Mark Leno and Jane Kim. Hosted by Joe Garofoli and produced by Peter Hartlaub.

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Heather Knight on the death of S.F. Mayor Ed Lee Dec 13, 2017

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In episode 10 of It's All Political, (recorded Dec. 12, 2017), San Francisco Chronicle columnist Heather Knight talks about Ed Lee's life and legacy after the mayor's sudden death. Podcast host Joe Garofoli also asks Peter Hartlaub, who writes the Chronicle's Our San Francisco column, about the mayor's beginning as a tenant rights lawyer.

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