Joe Garofoli

senior political writer for the San Francisco Chronicle

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Senior political writer for the San Francisco Chronicle

Joe Garofoli on KCRW

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

Newsom’s new podcast features far-right provocateurs Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast has featured far-right stalwarts like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon. It’s been angering his political base.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Governor Jerry Brown called it “war” after the Department of Justice sued California over sanctuary laws. Many in California see it as the epicenter of the Trump resistance.

As DOJ fights California over immigration, where is Trump's support in the state?

Governor Jerry Brown called it “war” after the Department of Justice sued California over sanctuary laws. Many in California see it as the epicenter of the Trump resistance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dana Rohrabacher is one of the OC Republicans that Democrats are hoping to unseat in next year’s midterm elections. He’s one of Russia’s few ardent supporters in Congress.

Meeting Rep. Rohrabacher

Dana Rohrabacher is one of the OC Republicans that Democrats are hoping to unseat in next year’s midterm elections. He’s one of Russia’s few ardent supporters in Congress.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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