Political Breakdown
Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.
Latest Episode
Is Portland the “War Zone” Trump Claims It Is? (04.10.2025)
Previous Episodes
- This Republican Assemblymember Wants to Split California in Two 03.10.2025
- The $100,000 Visa Scheme 01.10.2025
- AOC and Schwarzenegger: The Prop. 50 Ad War Celebrities 27.09.2025
- Gubernatorial Candidate Katie Porter on Kimmel, ICE and Prop. 50 26.09.2025
- Are YIMBYs Winning the Housing Debate? 24.09.2025
- SF’s Sunset District Recalled Engardio. Now What? 20.09.2025
- Trump Comes for the UC System 19.09.2025
- Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence 17.09.2025
- What’s in the Last Minute Climate and Energy Package 13.09.2025
- The Impact of RFK Jr. 'Going Wild' on Health Policy 12.09.2025
- Democrats Celebrate the Life of Liberal Powerhouse John Burton 10.09.2025
- West Coast States React to Federal Healthcare Upheaval 06.09.2025
- Voters Approved Tougher Penalties for Drug and Theft Crimes. Are They Working? 05.09.2025
- Trump’s Historic Union Busting 03.09.2025
- Top Challengers for California's Gubernatorial Race 30.08.2025
- Black-Led Cities are the First Targets in Trump's America 29.08.2025
- Even in California, Hospitals are Halting Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth 27.08.2025
- Republican Congressman Calls to End Redistricting Arms Race 23.08.2025
- California Voters Get Ready — Redistricting is on the Ballot 22.08.2025
- Inside the Fight Over California’s Marquee Climate Program 20.08.2025
