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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast fe... more

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On January 7, 2026, Renee Good, a Minneapolis resident, was fatally shot by an ICE officer, drawing widespread public concern and scrutiny over the federal government’s immigration enforcement tactics. Just weeks later, Alex Pretti—a 37-year-old inte... more

Join former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to talk national, state and local politics. As CalMatters observed last year in an article marking his 90th birthday, Brown is “one of the most flamboyant a... more

Prosecutors wield extraordinary influence over how justice is carried out—from decisions about charging and diversion to how victims are supported and public safety is defined. Yet too often, their on-the-ground expertise is missing from legislative ... more

It’s been an unusually warm and dry winter across the west, and that’s bad news for the seven states and 40 million people that rely on water from the Colorado River. The water flowing into the river from snowmelt and rain is dwindling, partly becaus... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Porter
Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Figure It Out…Or Else: Feds to Colorado River States
Shadi Hamid
Columnist at The Washington Post and Senior Fellow at Georgetown University Center for Muslim Christian Understanding
The Washington Post
Episode: Shadi Hamid: The Case for American Power
Luisa Palacios
Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy
Columbia University
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Crude Behavior: Venezuela and the Global Politics of Oil
Amy Myers Jaffe
Director of the Energy, Climate, Justice and Sustainability Lab
New York University
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Crude Behavior: Venezuela and the Global Politics of Oil
Doug Harris Jr.
Documentary filmmaker, director of Epicenter
Doug Harris Media
Episode: ‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion
Doug Harris Sr.
Documentary filmmaker and co-creator of Epicenter
Doug Harris Media
Episode: ‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion
Dr. Susana
Academic involved in Black Studies
Episode: ‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion
Dr. Garrett
Academic and activist
Episode: ‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion
Amos Brown
Veteran civil rights activist
Episode: ‘Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area’: Screening and Discussion

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“A Voice for the People,” Featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Q: If you could change one thing in the criminal justice system, what would it be?
Dante suggests taking power out of the district attorney's hands to alleviate the pressures and biases in the system, while others mention limitations on sentence enhancements and creating sentencing equality across different jurisdictions.
“A Voice for the People,” Featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Q: What do you think is the most effective way of preventing crimes from occurring in the first place?
Dante and others stress the need for teaching empathy from a young age and addressing systemic failures in childhood to prevent individuals from ending up involved in crime.
“A Voice for the People,” Featuring San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Q: What motivates you to keep returning to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center?
Brooke Jenkins expresses the importance of introducing her staff to transformation and understanding the background of individuals in the judicial system, believing that people can gain insight and change their lives.
CLIMATE ONE: Figure It Out…Or Else: Feds to Colorado River States
Q: What would you like to see from the federal government in this moment?
Ideally, an agreement among the states would provide certainty necessary for water planning and resource management; without it, litigation may lead to prolonged uncertainty.
CLIMATE ONE: Figure It Out…Or Else: Feds to Colorado River States
Q: What's holding up the ability of states to reach an agreement?
The difficulty in reaching an agreement lies in the need for states to agree to take significantly less water, which is a contentious and challenging proposition amid existing water scarcity.

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This podcast features engaging discussions with thought leaders, advocates, and experts across various fields, focusing on critical issues related to public affairs, including politics, climate change, social justice, and healthcare. Each episode typically involves in-depth conversations that highlight diverse perspectives on pressing societal challenges, such as the intersection of faith and climate action, the complexities of LGBTQ+ rights, and the challenges of addiction treatment. The program likely appeals to listeners who are interested in current affairs, advocacy, and the exploration of innovative solutions to societal problems. Additionally, with its long-standing tradition as a public affairs forum, the podcast provides a platform... more

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