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Phil Matier

Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol and beyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reports LIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AM and 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

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3:24

DOJ sues to block California map that could tip...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/14

The Justice Department is suing California over the voter-approved proposition to redraw the state's Congressional maps.KCBS News anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

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3:13

BART says a new East Oakland station would be too...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/13

As BART navigates a financial crisis, some East Bay residents are pushing for a new station in East Oakland by the Nimitz freeway. The agency doesn't have the funds to make it happen. For more, KCBS News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:44

DOJ launching investigation into Turning Point USA...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/12

The Justice Department is launching an investigation into the UC Berkeley protests that took place during the Turning Point USA event on Monday. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:36

Former SF Mayor Willie Brown surprised by Speaker...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/07

It was a big week for Democrats who saw election wins across the board, as well as the retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.For more on that, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

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4:17

Who is running to fill Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress?

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/07

Now that House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not be running for re-election, this race is on for who will fill her seat. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:36

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will not be...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/06

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi says she will not be running for reelection next year. For more on Pelosi's retirement, Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:24

State Republicans say Democrats used race in Prop 50...

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/06

State Republicans wasted little time filing suit to block Proposition 50, which voters approved in yesterday's special election. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:59

Governor Newsom's political identity post-Prop 50 win

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/05

Prop 50 has become a part of Governor Gavin Newsom's political identity, and he certainly elevated his national profile with the YES on 50 campaign. To tell us what that means for Newsom's political future, as well as the present-day outlook for President Trump, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:26

Phil explores Election Day races across the country

Phil Matier ·

2025/11/04

It is Election Day for parts of the United States. In California, Prop 50 is the top item for many on their ballots. However, there are other notable races going on elsewhere. KCBS Radio's Steve Scott explores those other races with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:29

California redistricting platform receives national...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/31

While Prop 50 is a statewide measure, the national consequences of redistricting have worked in Governor Gavin Newsom's favor. The YES on 50 campaign has received significant small donations from people across the country.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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3:36

Lurie rezoning plan would still fall short of...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/30

Mayor Daniel Lurie's plans for housing don't seem to be meeting the mark according to a new report. Lurie's proposing a "family zoning" plan, but projected numbers are significantly lower than San Francisco's state-mandated home requirement. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:11

Newsom and Schwarzenegger clash over California...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/30

The saga of Prop 50 in California can't be told without looking at the clash between the state's current and former governors. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gavin Newsom find themselves at opposite sides of the debate over re-districting. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:04

New poll shows majority of Californians support...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/30

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that more than half of those surved support plans to redraw the state's Congressional districts in the special election a week from today.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby talked to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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2:29

Newsom says he doesn't need any more Prop 50 donors

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/29

In an unusual move, Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling he doesn't need any more donors in the battle over Prop 50.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:16

Could Newsom and Harris faceoff in 2028?

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/29

Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris may come from similar political backgrounds....but the two may end up facing off against each other other in 2028 if they both follow through on hints dropped over the weekend. Newsom told CBS that he is seriously considering a run for President...while Harris told an interviewer that she was not done with politics. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:46

Federal election monitors headed to California ahead...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/28

We're breaking down the federal government's push to preserve "election integrity" by sending election monitors to special elections in California and New Jersey. To tell us more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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5:19

Oakland Mayor announces federal immigration called...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/24

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced this morning that the immigration operation that was expected to flood Bay Area cities with federal agents this weekend has been called off. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

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3:24

Trump calls off sending troops to San Francisco after...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/24

Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Nvidia's Jensen Huang seem to have influenced President Trump's decision to call off a federal surge in San Francisco. Open AI's Sam Altman was also said to have reached out to the president. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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4:15

Trump calls off 'surge' of federal forces into San...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/24

Two of Silicon Valley's top CEO's may be to thank for President Trump's decision to call off a weekend immigration crackdown planned for San Francisco this weekend. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

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3:10

Trump calls off federal deployment to SF after talks...

Phil Matier ·

2025/10/23

After a late night call with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, President Donald Trump said today he is calling off plans to deploy federal agents into San Francisco. After the arrival of these agents to Alameda, but before the president's announcement was made, KCBS Radio's Steve Scott spoke about the situation with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

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