Phil Matier

Breaking news and analysis from around the Bay Area, the state capitol andbeyond. Listen to KCBS Radio and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier’s reportsLIVE on KCBS All News 740 AM and 106.9 FM Mondays through Fridays at 7:50 AMand 5:50 PM or listen to the podcasts ANYTIME posted here daily.

Systemwide BART shutdown reveals transit funding needs
May 9, 2025 – 02:09
Can Donald Trump save the US movie industry or will tariffs destroy it?
May 9, 2025 – 19:50
Mayor Lurie is using billionaire donations to fight SF homelessness
May 9, 2025 – 04:18
SF Public Safety Czar tapped to be SFPD's Interim Police Chief
May 8, 2025 – 03:27
Who will replace Bill Scott as the next chief of SFPD?
May 8, 2025 – 03:51
White House rejects use of federal funds for California high speed rail project
May 7, 2025 – 03:44
Trump rips into Newsom during oval office visit with Canadian PM
May 7, 2025 – 04:26
Will proposed national tax credit keep film production in the U.S.?
May 6, 2025 – 03:33
Changes to Oakland's International Boulevard hit rider safety, local business
May 6, 2025 – 03:20
President Trump 'making a statement' with Alcatraz reopening plan
May 5, 2025 – 03:10
Oakland city finance chief resigns amidst budget crisis
May 2, 2025 – 03:46
Oakland teachers' union reaches last minute deal
May 2, 2025 – 03:25
SFPD faces scrutiny over massive overtime spending budget
May 1, 2025 – 03:35
Mayor Lurie announces opening of five new shelters for SF's unhoused
May 1, 2025 – 03:37
Four Bay Area counties where 100k can be considered "low income"
Apr 30, 2025 – 03:41
California officials file lawsuit against Trump and DOGE's federal layoffs
Apr 30, 2025 – 04:13
Trump doubles down on threats to pull funding from sanctuary cities
Apr 29, 2025 – 03:22
Governor Newsom urges California Energy Commission to work with fuel supply
Apr 29, 2025 – 04:14
Oakland streets continue to deteriorate as city waits for bond sale
Apr 28, 2025 – 03:19
What is going on with the Oakland city budget?
Apr 25, 2025 – 03:10
Are people feeling safer on BART?
Apr 25, 2025 – 03:41
Oakland superintendent voted out by school board prior to contract end date
Apr 24, 2025 – 02:53
SF cuts red tape to ease opening of chain stores throughout the city
Apr 24, 2025 – 03:26
Opposition rises against Lurie's lawsuits and the allocation of funds
Apr 23, 2025 – 03:22
Barbara Lee outlines plan for first 100 days as Oakland mayor
Apr 22, 2025 – 02:37
San Francisco democrats push for age limits for elected officials
Apr 22, 2025 – 03:15
Professional engineers file grievance against Newsom for return-to-work orders
Apr 21, 2025 – 03:21
Running with "a business mentality" - Mayor Lurie's first 100 days
Apr 18, 2025 – 04:14
Oaklanders still waiting on results of special mayoral election
Apr 17, 2025 – 03:35
California government officials to file suit against Trump's tariffs
Apr 16, 2025 – 03:07
San Francisco tent encampments are at a record low
Apr 16, 2025 – 03:58
Oakland voters cast their ballots for mayor in today’s special election
Apr 15, 2025 – 03:20
Local Oakland mayoral election will have national implications
Apr 15, 2025 – 04:27
Experts wary of Newsom's plea to spare Cali goods from new tariffs
Apr 14, 2025 – 03:21
Trade war between US and China escalates as tariffs continue to rise
Apr 11, 2025 – 03:31
SF police say there's a reason crime is down in the city
Apr 11, 2025 – 03:54
Oakland's mayoral race tightens with Lee and Taylor neck-and-neck
Apr 10, 2025 – 02:53
The new "Sunset Dunes" park is still up for debate
Apr 10, 2025 – 03:25
Lurie-backed group wants to help SF's downtown comeback
Apr 9, 2025 – 03:12
SF Mayor Lurie seeks to revitalize downtown with new "entertainment zones"
Apr 8, 2025 – 03:26
'Old guard versus new guard' in Oakland's race for mayoral election
Apr 8, 2025 – 03:31
Oakland quickly responds to chief of staff's racist private message
Apr 7, 2025 – 03:06
Trump seeks IRS support for mass deportations in sanctuary states
Apr 4, 2025 – 03:24
Could bringing back cars revitalize SF's Market Street?
Apr 4, 2025 – 03:38
Mayor Lurie to restrict handout of drug paraphernalia in public streets
Apr 3, 2025 – 03:31
Fmr. State Attorney General Xavier Becerra joins race for Cali governor
Apr 3, 2025 – 03:59
California trans athlete bills blocked in latest hearing
Apr 2, 2025 – 03:33
SF's Health and Human Services Dept. set to close due to fed layoffs
Apr 2, 2025 – 03:07
Infamous San Francisco car break-ins are at a record low
Apr 1, 2025 – 03:35
Why is there so much more traffic in the Bay?
Apr 1, 2025 – 03:11

Recent Reviews

Pretendingxpepper

Too many ads

I love listening to Phil Matier and his incisive analysis of San Francisco politics. Miss him in SF Chronicle. This program is great and an adequate substitution for what’s missing in the print media.
RWY

Content good - too many commercials

Content is good but the commercials before and after are longer than actual content and it repeats same ads. Probably would listen if on ad but not 4 to 6- 30 second ads for 3 minutes of content. Fast forward
scmist

Phil Matier

I’ve always enjoyed hearing Phil’s reporting and since I miss hearing Stan B, Steve B, I make sure to catch Phil (live or here). Wish he had a longer segment, and thank you!
planetwkr

Phil is good

I enjoy hearing Phil, and if I don't catch him on KCBS then here is a back up. I agree with "Chron Subscriber" - no need to cut it off prematurely! I think Phil needs a longer segment as the hosts usually chime in on the topics cuz they can get riled up too!
ChronSubscriber

Always Enjoy Phil!

Love the show, but wish the very end of the podcast wasn't always cut off (at least it is on iTunes).