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.
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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.
After facing a wave of criticism for a pair of viral videos, gubernatorial frontrunner and former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter apologized for her behavior in an interview with Marisa at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento. Scott, Marisa and Guy talk about how she handled the public scrutiny and questions about her temperament.
Plus, they discuss reports that state Sen. Scott Wiener will run for the congressional seat currently held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
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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.
