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Phil Matier
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Phil Matier-Friday AM 11/20
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says fee hikes are raising the tension at Berkeley's ivory towers. (11/20; 2:58)
Phil Matier- Thursday PM 11/19
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier discusses former state Senator Carole Migden ruling out a run for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. (11/19; 2:01)
Phil Matier - Thursday AM 11/19
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider raises questions about Gavin Newsom’s contentious relationship with the press as the mayor focuses again on San Francisco budget problems. (11/19; 2:58)
Phil Matier - Wednesday PM 11/18
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider explains Tiburon’s plans to monitor those driving in and out of town. (11/18; 4:13)
Phil Matier - Wednesday AM 11/18
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on how SF Mayor Gavin Newsom has been keeping a low profile after withdrawing from his campaign for governor. (11/18; 2:19)
Phil Matier- Tuesday PM 11/17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says another one bites the dust in the Newsom Administration as Kevin Ryan is the second in a week to abandon camp. (11/17; 2:27)
Phil Matier - Tuesday AM 11/17
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on an investigation of secret conversation tapings by former Attorney General Jerry Brown's former spokseman, Scott Gerber. (11/17; 2:44)
Phil Matier- Monday PM 11/16
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the resignation of Nathan Ballard, spokesman for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. (11/16; 2:24)
Phil Matier- Monday AM 11/16
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on SF's efforts to go green by planting thousands of trees, plus the financial problems that may keep the idea from taking root.(11/16; 2:33)
Phil Matier - Friday PM 11/13
KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier catches up on the wild world of San Francisco city politics and where a labor leader told the city council to put its letter of appreciation. (11/13; 2:05)
Phil Matier - Thursday PM 11/12
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says the SFPD is finally going high tech. (11/12; 1:45)
Phil Matier- Friday AM 11/13
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider is joined by Steve Heminger from the Metropolitan Transportation Commision to stress the importance of slowing down on the Bay Bridge's S-curve. (11/13; 3:11)
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).
 
 
 
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California Economy in Serious Condition


UCLA economist Jerry Nicklesburg explains why California's unemployment figure is so high, in spite of job growth. (11/20; 3:46)

Health Care Workers Under Fire


ProPublica reporter Charles Ornstein explains new rules that come down on California's drug-addicted health care workers. (11/20; 4:01)

Shuttle Atlantis' Mission


CBS' Peter King and CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood interview the crew. Plus, how one astronaut is coping now that his wife could give birth today. (11/20; 6:25)

New Women's Health Recommendations


Stanford law professor Hank Greely says the new recommendations shouldn't get caught up in the current health reform debate. (11/20; 4:27)

Haggling For Health Care


KCBS political analyst Marc Sandalow comments on Republicans who are obstructing the president's health care reform. (11/20; 4:52)

"The Messenger"


Jan Wahl reviews this drama about a casualty notification staff starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, and Steve Buscemi. (11/20; 2:03)

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Phil Matier-Friday AM 11/20


The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says fee hikes are raising the tension at Berkeley's ivory towers. (11/20; 2:58)

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Money Markets and More


Dell, Intuit among stocks to watch. Airlines working harder to get both you and your bag to your destination. MS says the latest release is a big hit. (11/20; 8:44)

KCBS Money Watch

AIDS in Africa: Faces of Hope Part 1 of 3


A team of doctors from SF has been working in Africa to try to stop the spread of AIDS. KCBS' Doug Sovern takes us on a journey to Kenya and Uganda for this exclusive report. (11/19; 7:05)

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Lincecum Wins Cy Young Award


San Jose Mercury News Sports Columnist Tim Kawakami says Giants ace Tim Lincecum is the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. (11/19; 4:32)