Marisa Lagos

KQED correspondent and co-host of “Political Breakdown” podcast

Guest

Political reporter for KQED in San Francisco; former reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

San Francisco politics change from progressive to centrist

San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

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The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China.

Election misinformation, Hope Solo, school lunches

The Department of Justice is making a big push to curb Russia’s interference in U.S. elections, something we’re also seeing from Iran and China.

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California sent the largest delegation of any state to the Democratic National Convention, where local officials aim to build support for CA native Kamala Harris.

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California sent the largest delegation of any state to the Democratic National Convention, where local officials aim to build support for CA native Kamala Harris.

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