We speak with Oakland mayoral candidate Sheng Thao about her campaign, how she differs from other candidates, and what she sees for the future of Oakland. We talk about her strong relationship with unions and why that is a good thing. Her opponents assert that unions are ‘special interest’ that Thao is beholden to. She […]
Midterm elections
What does it Mean to be Progressive? A Conversation w/ Liz Suk of Oakland Rising Action about Oakland Politics
We talk with long-time Oakland activist Liz Suk about the upcoming midterm elections and what it means to be a progressive in a rapidly changing Oakland political landscape. We talk about the many ways in which folks have misused and demonized that word with the purpose of hijacking the movement and causing confusion. We also […]
How the Midterm Elections Are Shaping Up-A Conversation w/ Slate Reporter Alex Sammon
We speak with political writer Alex Sammon of Slate about the midterm elections in 2022. We talk about the recent revelation made by Democratic Leadership that they would be pulling money out of several key Senate races because they don’t believe they are winnable even though they are attracting national attention to Candidates and races […]
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