East Bay Insiders

Author: Steven Tavares

East Bay political discourse will never be the same! Political reporter Steve Tavares, and Alameda County insiders Shawn Wilson and Dan Mendoza, dish the scoop on Alameda County, state, and national political scenes, with a few hijinks along the way.
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Teflon Eric Swalwell
Episode 127
Saturday, 28 March, 2026

We break down the latest twists in California's governor's race—why Eric Swalwell continues to dodge sustained scrutiny, whether Matt Mahan's big-money campaign is failing to translate into real support. Plus, our early predictions for where the race is headed. We also dive into Oakland's growing debate over the strong mayor system, and Mayor Barbara Lee's new plan to tackle homelessness, plus a different take on the city celebrating Alysa Liu and Ryan Coogler. Finally, we cover James Aguilar's appointment to the San Leandro City Council following Bryan Azevedo's resignation amid an FBI probe—and what it means for local governance moving forward. For more from this week's episode, read the East Bay Insiders Newsletter for an extra segment of the podcast at EBI After Hours.