Marisa Lagos

KQED correspondent and co-host of “Political Breakdown” podcast

Guest

Political reporter for KQED in San Francisco; former reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle

Marisa Lagos on KCRW

President Biden races to cement his stamp on the federal judiciary, while President-elect Trump may remain dogged by his hush-money convictions.

Rickey Henderson remembrance, film reviews

President Biden races to cement his stamp on the federal judiciary, while President-elect Trump may remain dogged by his hush-money convictions.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

San Francisco politics change from progressive to centrist

San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China.

Election misinformation, Hope Solo, school lunches

The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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