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San Francisco Jan 3

SF Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie will celebrate in Chinatown on inauguration day

Chinatown will be the place to be as a new era in San Francisco begins when Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is sworn in as the city’s 46th mayor on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at City Hall.

Congress Jan 3

Former congresswoman Barbara Lee reflects on career, talks future
US Government Dec 20, 2024

House approves funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

Elon Musk Dec 19, 2024

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republ...
politics Dec 15, 2024

Women on the move in California

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston discusses the increasing numbers of women in the state legislature and long term implications.
Economy Dec 13, 2024

By the numbers: Possible impact of Trump tariffs

Canada is offering a new warning in the brewing tariff fight.
politics Dec 8, 2024

Political analysis: The challenges of government reform

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston takes a close look at the goals of proposed changes and realities in Washington.

Dec 2, 2024

Analysis: President Biden pardons son Hunter

NBC Bay Area political analyst discusses President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter.
politics Dec 1, 2024

Political analysis: Unexpected consequences?

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston discusses how key elements of the Trump administration may backfire.
politics Nov 25, 2024

Political analysis: Counsel moves to dismiss Trump's Jan. 6 case

Special prosecutor Jack Smith is dropping the January 6 charges against President-elect Trump ahead of his inauguration. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Political Analysts Larry Gerston about the move and what it would do.
politics Nov 25, 2024

A closer look: VP Harris' political future

NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Political Analyst Larry Gerston about the future of Vice President Kamala Harris in politics.
politics Nov 24, 2024

Political analysis: Is Newsom in the run (for the presidency)?

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston reviews the latest moves by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in national politics.
Alameda County Nov 23, 2024

Oakland city council president Nikki Bas declares District 5 win, race too close to call

Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas announced she had won the District 5 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors race despite it being too close to call.
Gavin Newsom Nov 21, 2024

Gov. Newsom to discuss economic opportunities with state's Trump supporters

Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning to visit several areas across California that voted for President-elect Donald Trump in the election earlier this month.
politics Nov 18, 2024

Political analysis: Donald Trump's immigration plan

NBC Bay Area’s Janelle Wang spoke to political analyst Larry Gerston about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to declare a national emergency to carry out mass deportations.
Donald Trump Nov 17, 2024

First look at Trump administration plans

NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston offers early thoughts on the first wave of Trump Cabinet nominees.
San Francisco Nov 18, 2024

A conversation with San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie

NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie about his transition team, his plans to combat crime in the city, and keeping tech CEOs in his corner.
Donald Trump Nov 14, 2024

Analysis: Donald Trump begins filling his cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump has begun announcing the picks of his cabinet for when he takes office in January 2025. Among them are Elon Musk, Robert Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and others, but some are announcements have politicians and the community turning heads. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Political Analyst Larry Gerston to under...
Thanksgiving Nov 21, 2024

Turkey and a side of politics — how to deal with politics this Thanksgiving

After a presidential election across a divided nation, author Mike Robbins explains how to hold better conversations to avoid a contentious gathering this Thanksgiving.
Decision 2024 Nov 10, 2024

After the election: What's next?

NBC political analyst Larry Gerston reviews the California policy areas that may well attract attention from President Trump.

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