2024 Elections

YLR Host Jeff Hayden, joined by co-hosts Brent Turner and David Bigeleisen, welcome tonight's special guest Trent Lange from California Clean Money Campaign and California Clean Money Action Fund.Where do we stand on legislation, PACs and Money? What changes are afoot in Washington that might make voting less accessible? Locally, where does the issue of ranked-choice fit into the analysis?Questions for the panel? Please call (866) 798-8255.

A judicial race in Wisconsin has drawn over $100 million in donations. The President has filled his new administration with election deniers.What forces at play are threatening democracy both in America and abroad?YLR host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by civil rights activist and election specialist Brent Turner, and Lawyer, Professor, Political Candidate and the former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer for George W. Bush, Richard Painter.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call (866) 798-8255.

Sheng Thao, the first sitting mayor to be recalled in Oakland, and Pamela Price, the first Alameda County DA to be recalled, mark two historic election change ups.

Daniel Lurie will face an $867 million budget deficit, which could spike to $1 billion if Trump decides to withhold federal funds promised to the city.

A record setting $72 million dollars was spent on local races and ballot measures in the city. We hear about the winners and the losers, and how the money made a difference.

Berkeley Mayoral candidate Sophie Hahn has conceded the race to newcomer Adena Ishii. Ishii will be the first Asian American mayor in Berkeley’s history and the first woman of color to hold the job.

To make sense of it all, KALW has been hosting an election follow-up series called ‘The Bay After.’ Recently, Executive Producer Ben Trefny led a live panel discussion at our event space in Downtown San Francisco, called ‘State of Change.’

Bernie Sanders says the Harris campaign failed because the Democratic Party has abandoned the working class. Top Democrats disagree. What's the path forward?

Much as we did four years ago, we’ve looked at elections viewing from perspecives ranging from allegations of interference from foreign nations or violations of campaign laws, to the effect divisions are having upon our democracy -- all important topics; but, those are discussions for another night.Last week began a discussion on the elections, and the ramifications resulting from the outcome of the federal elections.And while all eyes are on who will become the 47th President of the United States. We have myriad federal, state and local races of interest, some clearly decided, others that may soon be determined, voting systems that might, and unnecessarily, delay the counting of the votes.Tonight we continue our status check. YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by civil rights activist Brent Turner and Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo who is currently the Senior Community Engagement Specialist/Impact Policy and Communication with the City and County of San Francisco's Office of Economic Workplace Development.Questions for Jeff, Dean and their guests? Please call us at (866) 798-8255.

During his racist, xenophobic campaign, Donald Trump ran on a promise to forcibly deport millions of undocumented immigrants. How are communities preparing?

Some residents in the Bay Area have been receiving text messages regarding their voter registration status in a possible scam to get their personal information.

More than $5 million in donations has poured into campaigns for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors races so far, with even more money expected before this November’s elections.

J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate and former venture capitalist, returns to Silicon Valley today to bolster campaign funds through his network of tech moguls and conservatives.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted four-to-one on Tuesday to approve the final agreement for Measure QQ. This would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in Oakland and Berkeley school board elections. But, it’s unclear if it will make it onto the November ballot.

California Forever pulled its ballot measure for a planned city in rural Solano County on Monday, just one day before it was up for a vote by county supervisors.

Tom LoBianco, a longtime national political reporter, whose been covering Washington for 20 years and currently the co-founder and editor of 24sight News. KALW News Editor Sunni Khalid asked him about this historic moment with President Biden withdrawing from his re-election bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.

Tech CEOs and business leaders were the main sources of funding behind a contentious Silicon Valley congressional recount earlier this year.

Congressman Adam Schiff urges Biden to drop out of the Presidential race due to “serious concerns” about Biden’s ability to win against Trump this fall.

The Berkeley City Council this week approved an ordinance that gives 16- and 17-year olds the ability to vote for school board members in the city this fall. We went to UC Berkeley’s campus and asked around: Why should youth be able to vote?

A controversial ballot measure challenging restrictions on oil and gas wells in California will not be on the ballot in November.