San Francisco politics change from progressive to centrist

Sep. 18, 2024 Politics

San Francisco’s political landscape is shifting as the mayoral race approaches. A once-liberal city is leaning centrist on crime and homelessness.

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Credits

Guest:

Marisa Lagos - correspondent for KQED's California Politics and Government Desk - @mlagos

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser

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