

Bay Area Cities Welcome New Leadership
Jan 8, 2025
Scott Shafer, a senior editor at KQED, discusses the inauguration of San Francisco's new mayor, Daniel Lurie, and the challenges he faces. Alex Hall updates listeners on Oakland's interim mayor, Kevin Jenkins, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee's mayoral candidacy following a recall. Guy Marzorati highlights the urgent issues of public safety, homelessness, and the fentanyl crisis that new leaders must tackle. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for collaboration amidst a complex political landscape, shaping the future of the Bay Area.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
New Mayors, Old Challenges
02:06 • 11min
Engaging with New Leadership in the Bay Area
12:51 • 2min
Navigating Bay Area Politics: New Leadership Challenges
14:40 • 9min
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis in San Francisco
24:06 • 8min
Navigating New Political Leadership in the Bay Area
31:47 • 3min
Changing Leadership and Public Safety in the Bay Area
34:40 • 11min
Navigating Oakland's Political Landscape
45:31 • 7min
New Political Leadership in the Bay Area
52:53 • 2min