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Phil Matier
Recent Episodes
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 11/5
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says applause in Sacramento over the water system legislation came a little too fast. (11/5; 2:21)
Phil Matier - Wednesday PM 11/4
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider explains why the extra rides during the Bay Bridge closure didn’t offset the cost of running longer trains. (11/4; 2:38)
Phil Matier - Wednesday AM 11/4
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on SF Mayor Gavin Newsom’s surprise vacation after withdrawing from the governor’s race. (11/4; 2:47)
Phil Matier-Tuesday PM 11/3
The KCBS and Chronicle insider says the Lieutenant Governor's job is largely ceremonial and can be used as a stepping stone. (11/3; 3:06)
Phil Matier - Tuesday AM 11/3
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the importance of safety versus convenience during Bay Bridge closures. (11/3; 2:37)
Phil Matier- Monday PM 11/2
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider discusses why some Walnut Creek voters are opposing the opening of a Neiman Marcus in their city. (11/2; 2:34)
Phil Matier- Monday AM 11/2
KCBS and Chronicle insider says commuters will soon forget any inconveniences caused by the Bay Bridge closure as politicians gear up for finishing the new bridge project. (11/2; 2:04)
Phil Matier- Friday PM 10/30
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he's dropping out of the 2010 Governor's race. (10/30; 2:27)
Phil Matier- Friday AM 10/30
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider is joined by Chronicle political writer Carla Marinucci, whose conversation with a member of AG Jerry Brown's camp was taped without her permission. (10/30; 2:45)
Phil Matier- Thursday PM 10/29
KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about how the Bay Bridge closure is affecting the status of CalTrans. (10/29; 2:17)
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 10/29
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says no one's finger pointing yet after the Bay Bridge's repairs that only lasted seven weeks. (10/29; 2:27)
Phil Matier - Wednesday PM 10/28
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider spoke with Oakland's new Police Chief Anthony Batts on how he will address side shows and the violence associated with them. (10/28; 2:28)
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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Jefferson Award
CBS 5's Sharon Chin profiles Maurice Woods, who introduces inner-city middle school kids to graphic design with free classes. (11/4; 1:42)

Jefferson Awards for Public Service
Tweets On the Go
CNET staff writer Caroline McCarthy says Peek, a hand-held device strictly for Twitter, is counter-productive in an era of converging technology. (11/5; 2:51)
Phil Matier-Thursday AM 11/5
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider says applause in Sacramento over the water system legislation came a little too fast. (11/5; 2:21)

Phil Matier on KCBS
Health Care Reform: On The Brink
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is pleased the health care reform bill has received numerous endorsements. (11/5; 15:07)
Banks' Public Opinion Low
Yalman Onaran from Bloomberg Markets Magazine explains why banks are worried about losing consumer lending profits. (11/5; 3:25)
KCBS Morning News
(11/5; 12:56)
Money Markets and More
Wall St gets another flood of data and earnings. Restaurants may have happy holidays even with families cutting back. Classic rock is coming out in a contemporary medium. (11/5; 7:18)

KCBS Money Watch
Reviewing Report on Phillip Garrido Case
Robert Weisberg, a law professor at Stanford Law School, on the report that blasted state authorities for mismanaging Phillip Garrido's parole. (11/4; 4:14)
Mixed Reaction to CA Water Plan
KCBS and Chronicle Outdoors Editor Tom Stienstra discusses his concerns about California’s new water plan. (11/4; 3:59)
Push to Grant Paid Sick Leave
Martinez Congressman George Miller discusses a bill being proposed that will force employers to offer paid sick leave for employees with a contagious illness. (11/4; 4:26)