
Chesa Boudin
Former San Francisco District Attorney and Executive Director of the Criminal Law & Justice Center at UC Berkeley Law. Progressive prosecutor focused on reducing incarceration and addressing the root causes of crime.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 56min
Entrenched Power Hates It When Actual Progressives Are in Office
Chesa Boudin, Former San Francisco District Attorney and now an academic focused on criminal justice reform, discusses his tenure and the significant challenges he faced as a progressive prosecutor. He reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced incarceration practices and highlights the importance of systemic reforms. Boudin reflects on the political turbulence surrounding his recall, the impact of crime narratives, and the need for compassion in justice system reforms. He also addresses the critical issues of recidivism and how financial influence shapes political outcomes.

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Jul 29, 2025 • 49min
Chesa Boudin Grew up Visiting His Parents in Prison. He Later Became San Francisco DA.
Chesa Boudin, former San Francisco District Attorney and advocate for progressive prosecution, shares his unique journey shaped by having incarcerated parents. He discusses the challenges and limitations of advocating for reform within the criminal justice system. Boudin reflects on his path from childhood trauma to public defender to DA, emphasizing the need for systemic change. He also highlights the struggle of campaigning on a decarceral platform in a political landscape resistant to reform, revealing the complexities of balancing public safety narratives with the call for rehabilitation.

Oct 13, 2023 • 41min
Chesa, Kathy, and David
Former members of the Weather Underground, Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert, discuss their involvement in a robbery and their prison experiences. Their son, Chesa Boudin, shares the challenges of visiting his incarcerated parents. The podcast touches on changing perspectives on sentencing and the criminal justice system.