Phil Matier

This is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20 am, KCBS Radio is giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today: Democrats and Republicans are responding to last night's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. While Trump's claims on the economy, environment, and border went unchecked, Biden's mannerisms and low energy were also the subject of much criticism. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: AskUs@KCBSRadio.com. You can listen to this entire interview and past Ask An Experts on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen to it back.  

We're continuing to bring you reactions from last night's first presidential debate. With ten weeks until the second and final debate in September, Joe Biden will need to overcome more than just his slow start on Thursday. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

The FBI raid on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is renewing interest in straw donor allegations against the Duong family.  For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There is a longtime rule for local governments to award contracts to the lowest bidder, and now Oakland is being accused of violating that rule. An Alameda County grand jury has released a scathing report criticizing the Oakland City Council over the way it awards contracts.  The report says the city ended up approving a contract for billboards with a non-profit group even though Clear Channel Outdoor had submitted a bid that would have been more beneficial to the city. 

Governor Gavin Newsom looked beyond California at yesterday's State of the State address, and towards the November election. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.

Just a day after the attorney representing Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced he was stepping down, we're learning that her spokesperson also resigned. Francis Zamora issued a statement this morning announcing his departure, saying it was an honor to serve the city of Oakland. He did not give a reason for his resignation.  For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The troubles continue for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao following the FBI raid on her home last week, as her lawyer quit soon after a press conference yesterday he was apparently not aware was happening. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao is firing back against critics calling for her resignation following last week's raid on her home by federal officials. Thao also questioned the timing of that raid, which came just days after officials confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a recall measure for the ballot. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhrart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we've been reporting, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing increasing protests in response to the FBI raid on her home and questions that have come up in response. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

We still have not heard from Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, ever since the FBI raided her home this week, but her seasoned attorney is speaking out.  Former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tony Brass released a statement today saying Thao is -quote- "ready, willing and able to cooperate fully with federal investigators." For more on this, KCBS Radio Anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

We're continuing our coverage of yesterday's FBI raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The surprise raids center on a politically influential family that runs the city’s contracted recycling company. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview, and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Federal officials this morning served search warrants at the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other locations connected with the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions. Officials were seen hauling away several boxes but wouldn't comment on what was inside or what they were investigating. It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, along with Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart.

A proposed law imposing robotaxi restrictions has been pulled by State Senator Dave Cortese. The bill would have let cities regulate the controversial vehicles and fine them for breaking traffic laws. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio's Insider Phil Matier, who joins Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A San Francisco Supervisor has an unusual proposal to help close the City's massive budget deficit; a pay cut for city leaders. Supervisor Connie Chan says she will ask the mayor to cut pay for elected leaders and department heads by 10%which would save the City $1.5 million.

The recall campaign against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves one step closer to the November ballot. City Officials said on Tuesday, enough valid signatures have been collected to qualify. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao WILL be facing a recall election. City officials have confirmed that enough signatures were turned in to qualify a measure for the ballot. So what happens next? For more on this, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to get cell phones out of the classroom following federal moves to classify social media as harmful for children. For more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.  

Officers on the Peninsula and in San Jose responded to sideshows over the weekend that left one officer injured, and two people in custody. The first happened around 3:30 Saturday afternoon near Woodside High School in unincorporated Redwood City, and a second near Santana Row in San Jose around 3-and-a-half hours later.  For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Patti Reising was joined by KCBS insider Phil Matire

Assembly member Matt Haney had what looked like a pretty fun weekend back in January, including cocktails, cigars and expensive food to celebrate the Super Bowl. But there's one problem — the bill was apparently footed by campaign dollars. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.  

Five candidates vying for San Francisco's Mayoral seat took to the stage on Wednesday to make their case..  For more, Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. You can listen to this entire interview and past Phil Matier interviews on the Audacy App. Download the app on your smartphone and favorite KCBS Radio. The interviews are posted in the On Demand section or you can utilize the Rewind feature to listen back.