In this week's political roundtable, Melissa Caen Explains & Pacific Research Institute's Tim Anaya discuss some surprising aspects of the gerrymandering struggle, as well as Governor Gavin Newsom, 2026 midterms, & more. Watch now: youtu.be/wL2fPFOVS-s?si…

“In 2010, more than 60 percent of California voters approved Proposition 20, which removed responsibility for the congressional maps from the legislature and gave it to a nonpartisan commission. Newsom can’t just ignore that.” ⁦⁦John Zipperer⁩ thevoicesf.org/why-newsom-wen…

“Is this a case of the bad GOP and the good Democrats? No. Both parties have been gerrymandering their states for decades, centuries even. It’s an age-old practice of politicians selecting their voters instead of the other way around.” ⁦John Zipperer⁩ thevoicesf.org/why-newsom-wen…

Need someplace to be, people to meet, things to learn this month? Join us Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California for our in-depth talks, discussions & more. Details/tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events george lundberg Dan Wang Jim Fruchterman Camille Crittenden Miranda Spivack Senator Joe Manchin Jeff Bleich Lily Hoang

“Trump vows to send troops to SF. Newsom pushes back, saying state—not DC—controls the Guard. The fight’s more politics than cleanup. thevoicesf.org/what-happens-w…

Florida man creates polio renaissance. apnews.com/article/florid…

Troops in more cities? Gerrymandering amok? So much to discuss about the current political scene when Joe Garofoli Melissa Caen Explains & Josh Koehn join us for our next Week to Week political roundtable (with social hour beforehand). Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-09…

Sen. Wiener’s SB 79 clears a major hurdle: union labor deal unlocks denser housing near transit, now heading to the Assembly. Game-changer—or overreach? thevoicesf.org/senator-weiner…

My latest on The Voice of San Francisco Senator Weiner’s SB 79 inches closer to life thevoicesf.org/senator-weiner…

Gov't shutdown, Hopeful .:. raids, #Prop50, Gavin Newsom..and more..! Looking forward to discussing the latest in politics w Doug Sovern, Tim Anaya & host john zipperer at Commonwealth Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Political Roundtable Oct. 15. Join us in person in SF or online! commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-10…

From ICE to #Prop50 to National Guards and beyond, join us Oct. 15 in downtown San Francisco for a lively political roundtable & social hour; panelists: Tim Anaya Carla ‘Bluechecked’ Marinucci & Doug Sovern Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-10…

Benioff to Trump: Send us some troops, bruh thevoicesf.org/benioff-to-tru… My latest from The Voice of San Francisco

As the scriptures foretold . . . Broker commission changes changed nothing thevoicesf.org/broker-commiss… My latest in The Voice of San Francisco

Was it a "Trump thump?" We'll debate all the CA impacts of the Nov. elections, Prop. 50's redistricting, the gov's race & more at Commonwealth Club's Nov. 17 Political Roundtable. Join me, @DanSchnur, Melissa Caen & host @Jzipperer in SF or online! commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-11…

WILD CA politics! Sacramento abuzz about corruption probe; Gavin Newsom's 2028 prep; @DOJGov sues to block Prop. 50 & more. Discuss! Join us 11/17 at Commonwealth Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Political Roundtable w host @Jzipperer, @DanSchnur & Melissa Caen. In SF or online: commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-11…

910 entries in the 2025 SF Press Club awards this year! Congratulations to the VOSF’s Mike Ege John Zipperer ⁦Jerold Chinn 陳景深⁩ and 💥Susan Dyer Reynolds🗞️ for being finalists! Winners will be announced Dec. 9 👏

Oh, hey, I'm a finalist for the SF Press Club awards. Admittedly, it's a big list, but hey, my name's on it: sfpressclub.org/2025/11/12/san…

The shutdown! The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi! Corruption scandal in Sacramento! Epstein redux! and more! See Dan Schnur Carla ‘Bluechecked’ Marinucci Melissa Caen Explains & John Zipperer in this week's Week to Week political roundtable. youtu.be/kxxSjx3yEgg?si…

Honored to pick up two ⁦San Francisco Press Club⁩ awards, one for ⁦John Zipperer⁩ and Melissa Caen in public affairs programming and one for ⁦💥Susan Dyer Reynolds🗞️⁩ for feature story/serious subject.

At last night's SF Press Club awards, Melissa Caen & I picked up 2nd place for our interview with SF City Attorney David Chiu, at The Voice of San Francisco. I wasn't there, but I am thrilled to see 2 great journalists I know won lifetime achievement awards: Carla ‘Bluechecked’ Marinucci & Doug Sovern!