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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- Thursday PM 3/11
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier says speculation continues to swirl over whether San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will enter the race for Lt. Governor. (3/11; 1:55)
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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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Health Care Vote


Hoover research fellow Bill Whalen on the political wrangling in Washington, over health care reform. (3/19; 4:28)

Rallying for Health Care


Sac State communications professor Barbara O'Connor on the final media push by politicians to win support for health care reform. (3/19; 2:34)

Boehner's Weekly News Conference


House Minority Leader John Boehner holds a news conference on the upcoming health care vote. (3/19; 9:41)

President Obama Rallies for Health Care


President Obama delivers an address to win support for health care reform. (3/19; 29:41)

"The Runaways"


Jan reviews the film based on the life of rocker Joan Jett. (3/19; 1:06)

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)

Viacom-YouTube Lawsuit


Peter Kafka, senior editor of AllThingsD.com, on the legal battle between Viacom and Google over YouTube’s Google division. (3/19; 3:06)

CBC News Conference


The Congressional Black Caucus holds a news conference on health care. (3/19; 23:46)

AT&T's Zero Charger


CNET News reporter Maggie Reardon on AT&T's new, energy efficient cell phone charger. (3/19; 4:09)

Money Markets and More


Condensed-soup casserole doesn't cut it any more. Corporate test kitchens whipping up new recipes for more sophisticated palates. And the See 'n Say goes from the toy store to the App store. (3/19; 6:37)