Voice of San Francisco

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A daily podcast looking at current events and people in San Francisco, hosted by John Rothmann.

Episode Date
The battle is on in District 2, ICE free zone in Santa Clara, U.C. Berkeley stands for academic freedom of expression and more!!!
Dec 12, 2025
Judge Breyer's Heroic Stand!
Dec 11, 2025
So what if "State Law" allows development on the Marina Safeway site....We must oppose it with a united effort!!!
Dec 10, 2025
Our schools and their needs must be dealt with now!!!
Dec 09, 2025
The debate over development, the Marina Safeway and more on SFUSD.
Dec 08, 2025
A hard look at Famly Zoning with Paul Barbagelata and John Rothmann.
Dec 05, 2025
The battle is on over "Family Zoning" in San Francisco!
Dec 04, 2025
Bridge tolls are going up, Supervisor Wong is on the spot and the political battles have begun!
Dec 03, 2025
The ultimate betrayal: Santa will not be at Macy's on Union Square. Also, will Alan Wong support "family zoning"?
Dec 02, 2025
A new Supervisor Alan Wong, repairs on 19th Ave begin, and today is World Aids Day.
Dec 01, 2025
How friendly is "Family Friendly Zoning?" Let the debate take center stage!
Nov 28, 2025
Remembering the tragedy of Jonestown, the murders of Moscone, Milk and those terrible days that brought us so much pain and anguish.
Nov 26, 2025
How development and building might change the face of San Francisco!
Nov 25, 2025
Mayor Lurie is headed toward another big mistake, the Bernal Heights development proposal raises more doubts and NO to oil drilling off our coast!
Nov 24, 2025
The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi expands and Charter Revision and the future actions remain front and center!!
Nov 21, 2025
Development plans are front and center and the need for effective leadership in San Francisco and beyond!
Nov 20, 2025
The lessons of history and learning from our mistakes matters!
Nov 19, 2025
If it can happen in Charlotte, it can happen here!!!
Nov 18, 2025
The challenges we face: D.O.J. and the GOP to challenge Prop 50, the implications of Sanctuary City status, Daniel Lurie's huge blunder and more!!
Nov 17, 2025
Daniel Lurie's big mistake: Will it be a lesson learned?
Nov 14, 2025
What can we really do about about fentanyl use on our streets?
Nov 13, 2025
New housing proposed in the Western Addition, Christine Pelosi will run for the State Senate and the questions swirling around the newly appointed Supervisor in District 4.
Nov 12, 2025
We are at the center of the debate on the future of San Francisco and beyond!
Nov 11, 2025
The Cliff House to reopen, how to save MUNI and a call to rewrite the S.F. City Charter!
Nov 10, 2025
S.F. politics takes center stage, a new Supervisor, corruption charges against Sheryl Davis, the campaign is on to succeed Nancy Pelosi and more!
Nov 07, 2025
The battle is on to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the G.O.P. says it is going to court to stop Prop 50 and we are truly at a political crossroads!!
Nov 06, 2025
Is Newsom the big winner in the aftermath of the victory of Prop 50 and what about driverless cars and their future?
Nov 05, 2025
VOTE today, the passing of Frank Blackburn, the cost of cleaning our streets and more!
Nov 04, 2025
The political pot continues to boil in S.F. and beyond!
Nov 03, 2025
On this Halloween, celebrating the City of Souls: Colma!!!
Oct 31, 2025
Zoning, neighborhood integrity, Gregory Bovino, Lurie and Supervisors act to insure the flow of food and more!!
Oct 30, 2025
Housing costs, "Family Zoning", schools, transportation and more!
Oct 29, 2025
Political turmoil is upon us and we intend to cover the news right here on The Voice of San Francisco and beyond!
Oct 28, 2025
S.F. an Ice Free Zone? The clash of the titans Newsom and Harris and the challenges we face ahead
Oct 27, 2025
A temporary stay, the debate over zoning and the vital role of The Voice of San Francisco and beyond!!
Oct 24, 2025
In this moment of crisis we are all waiting and watching!
Oct 23, 2025
Three cheers for our City Attorney David Chiu who is going to Court on behalf of all of us who love this City and freedom
Oct 22, 2025
Mayor Lurie never mentioned Trump's name and more!
Oct 21, 2025
How do we respond to Donald Trumps threats against San Francisco?
Oct 21, 2025
The political battles are breaking out everywhere we turn!!!
Oct 17, 2025
Lurie vs. Trump!
Oct 16, 2025
Working together makes us all better at solving problems!
Oct 15, 2025
A message for Mark Benioff and beyond!
Oct 14, 2025
No to troops in S.F. and the battle over rezoning has jus begun!
Oct 13, 2025
After careful consideration, where I stand on Prop 50 and why.
Oct 10, 2025
The Oalamd police chief resigns, Barbra Lee on the spot, the need for regional cordination and the upcoming election.
Oct 09, 2025
Lowell High School evacuated, Newsom signs AB 715 and SB 48 and Mayor Lurie on zoning and the future of S.F
Oct 08, 2025
A call to action!
Oct 07, 2025
Speed cameras in S.F., Mayor Lurie and his zoning proposal and more.
Oct 06, 2025
School closures, glacier melting and the National Guard may be in your city streets.
Oct 03, 2025
"Have your cake and eat it too! The Golden Gate Park Band bake sale October 12."
Oct 02, 2025
The changing face of San Francisco and beyond!
Oct 01, 2025
The end of EV perks, crackdown on C.S.U's, parking fees in the Presidio and the impact of a government shutdown as Fleet Week approaches
Sep 30, 2025
Can Mayor Lure reform the City focusing on results?
Sep 29, 2025
The challenges facing regional transit and preparing for disaster
Sep 26, 2025
The passing of Belva Davis, a win for U.C., plans for Fillmore Street and more on District 4
Sep 25, 2025
The departure of Phil Ginsburg from Rec and Park and his enduring legacy
Sep 24, 2025
A.B. 715 is on Governor Newsom's desk. Will he sign it into law?
Sep 23, 2025
Newsom is running for President and more!!
Sep 22, 2025
Three cheers for Hiram Johnson!!!
Sep 19, 2025
Sidewalks are for people not bikes!! An interview with Elizabeth Shypertt.
Sep 18, 2025
The impact of the recall has just begun to be felt and will be clear in the days ahead
Sep 18, 2025
Engardio is out, Lurie is on the spot and U.C. Berkley professors show courage!
Sep 17, 2025
Today is election day in District 4, a meeting in the Sunset may be an indication of things to come and the challenges facing Daniel Lurie
Sep 16, 2025
The District 4 recall is tomorrow and the implications are great,, we have fewer children in S.F. and U.C. is turning over lists of names to the Justice Department.
Sep 15, 2025
Federal, State and local issues are all interlocked
Sep 12, 2025
We are not strangers to political violence in San Francisco and beyond.
Sep 11, 2025
From S.F. to Redwood City height limits, zoning and the future of ou.r communities
Sep 10, 2025
A day to reflect on California becoming a State, the debate over Ethnic Studies and a path to resolving the question!!
Sep 09, 2025
The passing of John Burton, Joe Garofoli is spot on and Engardio is in trouble.
Sep 08, 2025
It is all about Daniel Lurie, Fisherman's Wharf, a parcel tax to save Muni and more!
Sep 05, 2025
Three cheers for the SF Department of Elections! Mayor Lurie proposes major changes in permits and Nancy Pelosi on the District 4 election.
Sep 04, 2025
Lurie, Peskin,"Family Zoining" and the fight for the future of San Francisco and beyond!
Sep 03, 2025
Where will the RV's go and the impact of the cuts to public radio
Sep 02, 2025
The importance of unions, protecting Kamala Harris and more!!
Sep 01, 2025
John Rothmann with Ann Hsu on Ethnic Studies and Charter Schools in the SFUSD
Aug 30, 2025
Joel Engardio is in trouble,,,The SF Democratic Party has voted to remain neutral on the recall.
Aug 29, 2025
Reporter Erica Sandberg and John Rothmann discuss the #1 problem in SF
Aug 29, 2025
The issue of Ethnic Studies In San Francisco: An in depth interview with John Trasvina and Quincy Yu
Aug 28, 2025
What we need now are traffic boys and traffic girls to help insure school safety.
Aug 27, 2025
San Francisco and Oakland must stand united against the threats of Donald Trump!
Aug 26, 2025
We must defend academic freedom now!
Aug 25, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: More on the District 4 recall with Julia Quon
Aug 22, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: Max Leung lives in District 4 and explains his feelings about the recall
Aug 21, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: What will 2 hour parking mean to people who live in their cars and vans and to those who live in San Francisco?
Aug 20, 2025
Best of John Rothmann with Joe Lurie, author of “Perception and Deception: A Mind-Opening Journey Across Cultures”
Aug 19, 2025
Chasing a dream: Fred Runner and the Mt. Tam railway.
Aug 18, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: The battle over the Great Highway is far from over!!!
Aug 15, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: The wonder of living in San Francisco and beyond!!!
Aug 14, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: A spectacular interview with Editor-In-Chief Mike Ege
Aug 13, 2025
Best of John Rothmann: "Why I walked out of my daughter's college graduation" Author Erin Gordon with John Rothmann
Aug 12, 2025
More on the District 4 recall with Julia Quon
Aug 11, 2025
Best of John Rothmann, with Amanda Fried on Ethnic Studies in San Francisco
Aug 08, 2025
"Best of John Rothmann": Refuse the San Francisco Garbage rate increase with Senator Quentin Kopp and Gina Tse-Louie
Aug 07, 2025
Max Leung lives in District 4 and explains his feelings about the recall
Aug 06, 2025
I am on vacation until the third week of August but we have pre recorded a number of interviews.. Enjoy and have a great rest of the summer.
Jul 31, 2025
What happend at the BOE on Ethnic Studies with Quincy Yu.
Jul 30, 2025
Good news about higher education in California!
Jul 30, 2025
Efforts to revitalize downtown SF, problems with health care and the challenges we face with ethic studies
Jul 29, 2025
Ethnics Studies on the agenda tonight at SFUSD. Quincy Yu offers brilliant analysis.
Jul 29, 2025