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East Bay Insiders

East Bay political discourse will never be the same! Political reporter Steve Tavares, and guests dish the scoop on Alameda County, state, and national political scenes, with a few hijinks along the way.

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Ep 123: Year in review

From Trump to a special election in Oakland to a widening FBI probe, we look back at the year in East Bay politics

Dec 25, 2025 • Steve Tavares

34:30

Ep. 122: 3rd Annual Insidey Awards

Honoring the best and worst in Alameda County politics in 2025

Dec 24, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:05:24

Ep 121: Bonta vs Swalwell

Rob Bonta’s potential gubernatorial run and Eric Swalwell’s next move to a high-stakes congressional race, Oakland’s Costco run, and a look back at the…

Dec 15, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:06:52

Ep. 120: The Letter

A Thanksgiving deep dive into the Bonta letter controversy, Swalwell’s gubernatorial ambitions, and the brewing political and budget turmoil in Hayward

Nov 26, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:11:46

Ep. 119: San Leandro is in turmoil

Scandal, succession, and shifting power in San Leandro politics. Plus, statewide ripples from Prop. 50 and the rising buzz around Eric Swalwell for…

Nov 11, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:05:57

Ep. 118: From Protege to Pariah

Political insider Jason Overman joins the program to chat about Sheng Thao, Katie Porters, Oakland's outgoing police chief, Ken Houston having words…

Oct 20, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:04:49

Ep. 117: Hopelessness, homelessness, greediness

A conversation on political violence in the East Bay, Oakland’s tougher encampment policy, and Alameda County’s unprecedented campaign cash proposal.”

Sep 15, 2025 • Steve Tavares

1:11:15

Ep. 116 - State of politics and journalism with legendary reporter Carla Marinucci

Inside stories from California’s most fearless political reporter: politics, press wars, and career-defining moments

Aug 31, 2025 • Steve Tavares

57:24

Ep. 115 - Fear Factor

East Bay on edge: immigration fears, redistricting fights, and Trump’s Oakland threat

Aug 17, 2025 • Steve Tavares

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