Jason McDaniel
Associate professor of political science at San Francisco State University. Specializes in voting behavior and political trends.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 56min
San Francisco Voters Decide, Once Again, Whether to Recall an Elected Official
Sydney Johnson, a KQED reporter, Joe Eskenazi, a local politics expert from Mission Local, and Jason McDaniel, a political science professor, dive into the heated recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio in San Francisco. They discuss the controversial closure of the Great Highway and the creation of Sunset Dunes Park, sparking fierce local debate. Insights into voter sentiment reveal a city divided over representation and accountability, with the complexities of political recalls shedding light on the evolving dynamics of community interests and governance.
Oct 24, 2024 • 56min
Election 2024: How the Demographics of American Voters Are Changing
Mindy Romero, founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy, Jason McDaniel, political science professor, and Jocelyn Kiley, senior research director at Pew Research, dive into the evolving landscape of American voters. They unpack significant shifts, noting the rise of Latino and Asian American eligible voters, alongside a decline in white voters. The discussion reveals how education levels and economic factors influence political affiliations, as well as the need for candidates to engage diverse electorates amidst these changes, especially leading up to the 2024 elections.
