A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.
BONUS: Arctic freeze, record heat, wildfires, deadly floods and more: the natural disasters of 2025 and bracing for 2026
41 mins; December 22, 2025
To vax or not to vax? Experts say that shouldn't be the question as controversy swirls over guidelines and CVS requires prescriptions
39 mins; September 04, 2025
Trump reacts to news of his death, plus can he really take over Chicago? And here's why California has to handle Kamala's protection
36 mins; September 04, 2025
'We're this much closer to martial law:' Battle lines drawn over Trump power
31 mins; August 29, 2025
How do you send thoughts and prayers to kids who were shot while praying? Minneapolis school shooting latest from experts, families, survivors, and politicians
44 mins; August 28, 2025
The art of the deal? Trump's meeting with Putin and analysts say the president's power is in this one word
37 mins; August 14, 2025
Trump orders federal takeover of D.C.: Are other cities next?
35 mins; August 14, 2025
Trump pushes for Texas redistricting and California threatens one of its own in 'Game of Thrones' style tit-for-tat
23 mins; July 30, 2025
Ceasefire confusion: Is the battle between Israel and Iran on or off and were nuclear capabilities 'obliterated'?
36 mins; June 25, 2025
Immigration debate rages while sanctuary city leaders are grilled, a senator gets manhandled, and cops brace for 'No Kings' protests
34 mins; June 13, 2025
Marines in California: Fight between Trump and Newsom has many wondering who wins and what's next
37 mins; June 11, 2025
Summer 2025: Dangerous storms and scorching heat with high chance of little to no warnings
19 mins; June 05, 2025
KCBS bids farewell to SOCA host and political reporter Doug Sovern
