Scott Shafer

@scottshafer

KQED Politics & Govt. Editor. Co-host of Political Breakdown. Water polo. Chocolate. http://apple.co/2uRdnLx

San Francisco, CA

Joined January 2009

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · 5 h

SF Supervisor ⁦@bilalmahmood⁩ joins me today on Political Breakdown. We talk ICE in S.F., his plan to spread homeless services across the city and how coming out as autistic has affected his life. Check out the full convo on our podcast!

scottshafer's tweet image. SF Supervisor ⁦@bilalmahmood⁩ joins me today on Political Breakdown. We talk ICE in S.F., his plan to spread homeless services across the city and how coming out as autistic has affected his life. Check out the full convo on our podcast!

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jul 2

.@mlagos and I chew over the politics of major CEQA reform with @dustingardiner of @Politico. Why did @GavinNewsom turn the screws on the legislature? kqed.org/news/12046718/…

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jun 16

A big decision awaits Mayor @DanielLurie and it's not the budget. kqed.org/news/12042755/…

scottshafer's tweet card. Recent demonstrations in San Francisco against immigration enforcement underscore the importance of a decision facing Mayor Daniel Lurie: Who will lead the San Francisco Police Department?

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jun 13

Breaking: Federal judge in SF rules against the Trump Administration, saying National Guard actions were illegal. "He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor of the State of California forthwith."

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jun 12

Insightful analysis from @mlagos and @GuyMarzorati about Newsom's big move to the center of the national political stage. kqed.org/news/12043766/…

scottshafer's tweet card. After months of trying to balance confrontation and collaboration, Newsom seized a volatile moment on Tuesday to speak not just to California but to the nation.

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Governor Gavin Newsom@CAgovernor · Jun 9

Los Angeles: don’t take Trump’s bait. Trump wants chaos and he’s instigated violence. Those who assault law enforcement or cause property damage will risk arrest. Stay peaceful. Stay focused. Don’t give him the excuse he’s looking for.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jun 8

Breaking: After asking President Trump to rescind his order to send the California National Guard to Los Angeles, the governor‘s office says Gov. Newsom is now in L.A.

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Gavin Newsom@GavinNewsom · Jun 8

I have formally requested the Trump Administration rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in Los Angeles county and return them to my command. We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty — inflaming tensions while…

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Ashley Zavala@ZavalaA · Jun 8

BREAKING: Monique Limon has the votes to be the next leader of the California Senate. She would be the first Latina at the helm, the first woman of color ever to lead the CALeg’s upper house. kcra.com/article/califo…

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Governor Gavin Newsom@CAgovernor · Jun 8

Trump is trying to manufacture a crisis in LA County — deploying troops not for order, but to create chaos. Don’t take the bait. Never use violence or harm law enforcement.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Jun 6

LGBTQ leaders and veterans rally in the Castro to criticize plan to remove Harvey Milk’s name from a naval ship. Zoe Dunning, who helped lead the fight to allow gays to openly serve openly said “they are trying to redefine the meaning of leadership and courage.”

scottshafer's tweet image. LGBTQ leaders and veterans rally in the Castro to criticize plan to remove Harvey Milk’s name from a naval ship. Zoe Dunning, who helped lead the fight to allow gays to openly serve openly said “they are trying to redefine the meaning of leadership and courage.”

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 28

Listen: Wondering how CA will solve its $12 b. budget deficit? How Trump's policies will affect the economy and budget? Check out @KQEDForum w/ @mlagos & @GuyMarzorati talking to @mkimreporter right now!

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 27

East Bay Democrat ⁦@BuffyWicks⁩ ⁦joins me and @mlagos⁩ today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.

scottshafer's tweet image. East Bay Democrat ⁦@BuffyWicks⁩ ⁦joins me and @mlagos⁩ today at 5:50 on Political Breakdown to explain why she’s taking on a sacred cow — CEQA — to get more housing built. Plus how growing up in a trailer park shaped her views of housing.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 16

Join us for an exclusive preview of Harvey Milk Reimagined on May 21 at 7pm at KQED. Celebrate Harvey Milk’s legacy w/live music, rare footage,& interviews. Interviews with leaders mentored by Milk.His lasting impact on LGBTQ+ rights and beyond.More info: kqed.org/event/5129

scottshafer's tweet card. Commemorate Harvey Milk with live performances from the modern opera about the LGBTQ rights leader, rare KQED archival footage, and more.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 12

Some surprising answers from Trump supporters on feelings about the president now. @izzyabloom kqed.org/news/12039390/…

scottshafer's tweet card. For California Trump supporters, many expressed enthusiasm for the president’s policies in his second term so far, especially his aggressive action on immigration and government spending.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 5

In Washington today ⁦@SpeakerPelosi⁩ and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) & her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.

scottshafer's tweet image. In Washington today ⁦@SpeakerPelosi⁩ and I talked about President Trump’s desire to convert Alcatraz back to a prison (“not serious”), sanctuary cities (“it would be useful if people understand it.”) &amp; her hope that the next pope continues making the Church more inclusive.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 1

Not much buyers' remorse from these Trump voters in California. @izzyabloom kqed.org/news/12038363/…

scottshafer's tweet card. Nearly 40% of California voters backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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Molly Solomon@solomonout · May 1

Kamala Harris stepped back onto the national stage last night in a speech in San Francisco that warned of a constitutional crisis. One thing she didn't discuss: what her political future holds. From @scottshafer: kqed.org/news/12037919/… via @KQEDnews

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · May 1

No clues about her political future, but plenty to say about the past 100 days. kqed.org/news/12037919/…

scottshafer's tweet card. In her first major speech since leaving office, Harris delivered a sharp critique of President Trump and rallied Democrats to fight back.

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Scott Shafer@scottshafer · Apr 28

Breaking: On Trump's 100th day in office, former V.P. @KamalaHarris will give her first speech since Trump became president -- Wednesday night in San Francisco. It's the 20th anniversary of Emerge, which helps elect women to office.

scottshafer's tweet image. Breaking: On Trump's 100th day in office, former V.P. @KamalaHarris will give her first speech since Trump became president -- Wednesday night in San Francisco. It's the 20th anniversary of Emerge, which helps elect women to office.

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