Traffic:   4 Incidents
Weather: 53°F Go
  10:15pm PDT, 03/20/10
Phil Matier
Recent Episodes
Phil Matier- Friday PM 3/19
KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier gives the lowdown on the deep pockets behind California's November election. (3/19; 2:27)
Phil Matier- Friday AM 3/18
The KCBS and Chronicle and former SF mayor Willie Brown on the political arm-twisting on Capitol Hill among House Democrats over the health care vote. (3/19; 2:40)
Phil Matier- Thursday PM 3/18
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says for the second time this year Caltrans will be looking for a new director. (3/18; 2:34)
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 3/18
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says Barbara Boxer is getting a run for her money by her GOP rivals in the state Senate race. (3/18; 2:54)
Phil Matier Wednesday PM 3-17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the connection between Meg Whitman’s campaign spending to the latest gubernatorial polls. (3/17;
Phil Matier Wednesday AM 3-17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider discusses a new poll on California's gubernatorial race that shows Meg Whitman leading the Republican primary. (3/17; 2:44)
Phil Matier - Tuesday PM 3-16
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider discusses who's looking good in the senate race, as a new poll shows Senator Barbara Boxer in a virtual dead heat with one of her Republican challengers. (3/16; 2:30)
Phil Matier - Tuesday AM 3/16
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on a resolution urging the government to evaluate if wireless technology is harmful to users' health. (3/16; 2:44)
Phil Matier- Monday PM 3/15
KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the pay increases State Assembly Speaker John Perez is giving to eight of his staff members. (3/15; 2:21)
Phil Matier- Monday AM 3/15
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier on the debate strategy the GOP gubernatorial candidates will employ tonight. (3/15; 2:00)
Phil Matier- Friday PM 3/12
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says SF Mayor Gavin Newsom must contend with his former campaign manager and a well-connect SoCal Democrat in his bid for lieutenant governor.(3/12; 2:12)
Phil Matier- AM 3/12
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider looks at the possibility of SF- based politicians in state office. (3/12; 2:41)
Phil Matier Podcast
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier covers stories from throughout the Bay Area and the state capitol. (On Air: Mon -Fri, 7:50am and 5:50pm).
 
 
 
ADVERTISEMENT
 
 
Featured
 
 
Best of KCBS

Historic Healthcare Vote


U.C. Berkeley Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute of Governmental Studies, Jack Citrin discusses the ups and downs of health reform. (3/20; 4:41)

Reform Debate


Professor at the Georgetown Univeristy Public Policy Institute and chief of Claris Research, Dr. Ron Faucheux weighs in on the health reform debate. (3/20; 3:09)

Health Care Reform Bill


KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow discusses the upcoming steps, before the bill is up for vote in Congress. (3/20; 3:44)

Saturn Rings


Space.com skywatching columnist and meterologist Joe Rao discusses the Cassini mission. (3/20; 4:21)

Meg Whitman Campaign


Chronicle staff writer Joe Garofoli weighs in on how former governor Peter Wilson is aiding Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign. (3/20; 5:23)

Republican Viewpoint on Health Reform


California Congressman Darrell Issa discusses the Republican viewpoint on health reform. (3/20; 5:38)

Health Care


East Bay Democratic Congresswoman and chairwoman of the Congresional Black Caucus, Barbara Lee discusses the developments on the Health Care Reform bill in Washington. (3/20; 6:55)

Catholic Abuse


CBS News correspondent Sabin Castelfranco discusses Pope Benedict's letter blasting Irish bishops in their handling of alleged clerical sex abuse. (3/20; 5:23)

Bird Watching in Springtime


Outdoorsman Tom Stienstra names the best places for bird watching this time of year. (3/20; 1:18)

Presidential Weekly Address


President Obama is urging lawmakers to resist pressure to weaken a financial reform bill that will be debated in a Senate committee on Monday. (3/20; 5:46)