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PST with Emily Dreyfuss

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Emily Dreyfuss brings sharp wit and relentless curiosity to every conversation. As the SF Standard's culture editor and a veteran tech journalist, she's spent years inside the rooms where tech, culture, and power collide. And the more she learns, the more she wants to know. Each week on PST, Emily sits down with the creators, big thinkers, cultural shapers, and political heavyweights who are drivi... more

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Is a liberal arts education still worth it in the age of AI? Or is college about to become obsolete?

Host Emily Dreyfuss is saving up to send her two kids to a liberal arts school like Wesleyan University, where she and her husband met. But as AI pr... more

Cindy Cohn spent decades at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) fighting for digital rights, including taking on the NSA's mass surveillance program. Now, as AI reshapes the internet, she's sounding the alarm again. In this episode, Cohn joins h... more

What does it actually take to build a humanoid robot in America – and why can't we do it yet?

Host Emily Dreyfuss's 79-year-old mother has been joking for years that she wants a robot companion, inspired by viral humanoid robot videos and Korean dra... more

Rupert Murdoch's empire made three major moves into California this year: launching the California Post tabloid, backing former Fox News host Steve Hilton's run for governor, and agreeing to buy San Jose-based streaming platform Roku for $22 billion.... more

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Kylie Robison
Reporter for Core Memory
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Episode: Emily's mom wants a sex robot. What's standing in her way?
Brian Stelter
Chief media analyst for CNN and lead author of the Reliable Sources newsletter
CNN
Episode: Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He's going to try
Keally McBride
Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco, co-founder of the USF Policy Lab
University of San Francisco
Episode: The California Primary is Tuesday. Who’s funding what you’ll vote for?
Theo Baker
Stanford student journalist and author
Author of How to Rule the World, Stanford student
Episode: Inside Stanford’s quest to build the next ruling class
Heather Kelly
Author and tech editor, The Standard
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Episode: Are tech layoffs different this time? A Meta source speaks out
Claire Bidwell Smith
Author and therapist specializing in grief
Independent
Episode: Are tech layoffs different this time? A Meta source speaks out
Gabe Greschler
Gabe covers government for The Standard
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Episode: SF says more public trash cans wouldn’t solve its trash problem. Why?
Doug Padilla
Recology driver, Residential Driver of the Year
Recology
Episode: SF says more public trash cans wouldn’t solve its trash problem. Why?
Tony Leo
Owner of Landline Home, VP Valencia Corridor Merchants Association
Valencia Corridor Merchants Association
Episode: SF says more public trash cans wouldn’t solve its trash problem. Why?

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Emily Dreyfuss
Host of Pacific Standard Time; SF Standard contributor; long-form investigative and policy reporting.
Jesse Alejandro Cottrell
Co-host of Pacific Standard Time; SF Standard reporter and contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • More Valks + Kerry Crowley

    I loved hearing Jesse and Kerry discussing the Valks - they were such a good pair!! LOVED this episode and made me subscribe! 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SFsportgal
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcasts approach to telling California’s stories

    A human-centered approach to exploring the current events shaping San Francisco, our state and our country. I really enjoyed the interview with the federal immigration court judge and felt such deep empathy for what she has been navigating under the current administration while simply trying to do her job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraH212
    United States6 months ago
  • worth your time

    First episode was surprisingly complex, but also FUNNY.

    Second episode shows what’s wrong with the country that we keep appointing people to office who have no idea what they’re doing!

    Good stuff, keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    financenyc
    United States8 months ago
  • Fantastic show

    Really informative reporting on the first episode which looks at what happened when ICE repurposed a prison in a small California city. Highly recommend.

    Miss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marty Martissimo
    United States8 months ago
  • Finally, a podcast worth listening to

    Emily is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    notbendreyfuss
    United States8 months ago

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Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He's going to try
Q: What is the significance of Roku in this strategy?
Roku is seen as the infrastructure backbone—the digital homepage and gateway to content—giving Murdoch leverage over what audiences see and how content is monetized in California and beyond.
Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He's going to try
Q: How might Steve Hilton fit into Murdoch's California plans?
Hilton is portrayed as a Murdoch project who can help elevate conservative messaging and endorsements, potentially aiding the governor's race and broader political influence in the state.
Can Rupert Murdoch turn California red? He's going to try
Q: What is the central strategy behind Murdoch moving into California with the California Post and Roku?
The strategy blends political influence with business leverage, using the California Post to promote conservative voices and the Roku platform to control distribution and advertising, thereby shaping the media environment in California.
Emily's mom wants a sex robot. What's standing in her way?
Q: Are the things that are out there anywhere close to what my mom is asking for?
No, not yet. Humanoid robots that are handsome, loving, and able to cuddle and affirm aren't available with the current blend of hardware and software; the tech isn't there to meet those expectations.
Are tech layoffs different this time? A Meta source speaks out
Q: What advice does Heather give for workers who are facing a layoff or already navigating one?
Her guidance focuses on practical preparation (credit lines, savings, networking), emotional validation (allowing oneself to grieve), and building routines and support systems to weather the transition.

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A Bay Area–focused news podcast that centers on people and ideas shaping San Francisco's future, with weekly discussions anchored in local reporting and policy analysis. Episodes frequently blend investigative context, city governance, transportation, housing, technology, and culture, often featuring reporters, policymakers, and expert guests who illuminate how regional issues ripple outward. Notable strengths include accessible, data-informed storytelling and a knack for connecting micro-SF stories to broader national conversations.

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1. Kylie Robison
2. Brian Stelter
3. Keally McBride
4. Theo Baker
5. Heather Kelly
6. Claire Bidwell Smith
7. Gabe Greschler
8. Doug Padilla

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