Brooke Jenkins

Brooke Jenkins, the recently reelected District Attorney of San Francisco, is tackling the city's drug crisis and public safety. She shares her journey from loss to leadership, emphasizing community trust. Jenkins discusses balancing progressive policies with public safety, advocates for harm reduction in the face of the fentanyl epidemic, and highlights the importance of community input in shaping policy. She also navigates the political landscape, collaborating with city leaders to address pressing issues like homelessness and crime.

Guests Matt Sepik, a Minnesota Public Radio correspondent, shares insights from the Minneapolis protests following the fatal ICE shooting. Nick Miroff from The Atlantic discusses the political implications for ICE policy and the pressures on immigrant-focused cities. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins outlines local legal strategies related to protests and federal agent conduct. The discussion touches on the growing anger, investigation conflicts, and evolving protest tactics that parallel past movements, raising critical questions about public safety and administration accountability.

Brooke Jenkins, the San Francisco District Attorney known for her tough stance on public safety, dives into the complexities of policing in a rapidly changing political landscape. She discusses how the recent shifts in crime narratives have influenced her approach, including revoking plea deals and treating teen offenders as adults. Jenkins shares her perspective on the balance between accountability and reform, while tackling the challenges she faces as a woman of color in a controversial role. Is she a conservative or a progressive? The debate rages on!