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Critics remains skeptical of Flock after its founder says measures have been put in place to make sure unauthorized agencies can't access its cameras. The network sparked controversy back in July, when an audit showed that outside agencies conducted hundreds of searches in San Francisco, even though state law prohibits it. Phil...so how do we know the cameras are now secure? For more on the controversy surrounding these cameras, KCBS news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's sky-high salaries are well-documented and they also extend into the public sector. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We dive into the world of steak cooking on Episode 368 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a couple of big winner at last weekend's Hornersville Watermelon Festival in southeast Missouri. First up is Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ from St. Louis. While he's won big in KCBS and the Rib Cookoff Association, Dan came up big in SCA entry by earning a rare triple golden ticket (steak, ribs and beans) into next spring's SCA Worlds in Pensacola, Fla. John Lindsey is one of the top SCA cooks in the organization's history, with dozens of grand championships and his outstanding All-Qued Up product line of rubs and sauces. Admittedly burned out from years on the circuit, John hadn't cooked an SCA comp in more than three years, but clearly hasn't lost his touch by winning the combined (three steaks) score in Hornersville. John also gives his thoughts on the bring-your-own-steak option from that contest and how it could be the future of SCA. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about cooking in the heat over the last week and preview the week ahead in BBQ and sports. A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

Has San Francisco learned anything after the July 4th traffic meltdown? We'll find out tomorrow when Outside Lands kicks off in Golden Gate Park. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom will travel to Michigan later this week, after Abdul El-Sayed won the state's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

President Trump is making a rare visit to the Golden State, with a quick stop in LA to attend a Republican National Committee dinner. And while he won't be meeting with the Governor, Newsom is expected to a hot topic. For more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS's Insider Phil Matier.

A House committee says Chinese hackers were able to breach several U.S. mobile carriers two years ago due to regulatory gaps. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis.

Waymo says its self-driving robotaxis are ready for take-two on the Bay Area's freeways. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

(July 28, 2026 - Hour Two)Smoked Brisket Secrets, BBQ Myth-Busting, and the Road to the $1 Million BBQ World CupIn this jam-packed episode, we are coming to you live with a massive two-hour double-header featuring some of the biggest names and most hotly anticipated updates in the live-fire cooking community!From deep-dives into Texas-style barbecue science to a massive breakdown of competitive smoking championships, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Fire up your pellet grill, throw some oak wood chunks on the firebox, and dial in your internal temps—it is time to talk real BBQ.Hour 1 (9:14 PM ET): Jess Pryles (Hardcore Carnivore)Kickstarting the night, we sit down for our exclusive quarterly interview segment with the "female Ron Swanson" herself, Jess Pryles! As a certified meat science specialist and the brilliant mind behind the globally acclaimed Hardcore Carnivore brand, Jess joins us to talk shop, live-fire strategy, and her latest adventures.We dive deep into:The Stories Behind Her Iconic Catchphrases: What it truly means to "Fuck Spiders."The Scotland Expedition: A look into her recent trip to Scotland, exploring international meat traditions, butchery techniques, and overseas live-fire culture.Double Television Features: Behind-the-scenes secrets of her two brand-new TV shows, covering everything from her hit series on the Outdoor Channel to her wild adventures harvesting game and cooking over open flames across the country.Hardcore BBQ Myth-Busting: Jess uses her meat science background to separate fact from fiction. We tackle the truth about the legendary brisket "stall," whether the smoke ring actually adds flavor, if wrapping in butcher paper beats aluminum foil, and the absolute best ways to achieve that perfect, crunchy bark on your pork butt.Hour 2 (10:14 PM ET): The Embedded Correspondents SegmentIn our second hour, the smoke clears for our heavy-hitting monthly roundtable! The Embedded Correspondents—Doug, Jon, Rusty, and Matt—storm the studio to drop knowledge bombs and hot takes on the current state of the grilling industry.Tune in for:The 100% Assurity Statements: The guys go on the record with a massive, high-stakes list of ultimate guarantees. From bold predictions on the best commercial rubs and fuel sources to unfiltered opinions on regional barbecue styles, these are the hill-to-die-on takes of the summer.BBQ World Cup Update: The definitive breakdown of the "Road to $1 Million." We look at the latest qualified pitmasters who have punched their tickets to the massive April 2027 finals in Las Vegas. We track the standings across major KCBS and international qualifiers, break down what the historic $1,000,000 purse means for the sport of competitive smoking, and preview what to expect at the upcoming BBQ World Expo.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsFireboardMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

(July 28, 2026 - Hour One)Smoked Brisket Secrets, BBQ Myth-Busting, and the Road to the $1 Million BBQ World CupIn this jam-packed episode, we are coming to you live with a massive two-hour double-header featuring some of the biggest names and most hotly anticipated updates in the live-fire cooking community!From deep-dives into Texas-style barbecue science to a massive breakdown of competitive smoking championships, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Fire up your pellet grill, throw some oak wood chunks on the firebox, and dial in your internal temps—it is time to talk real BBQ.Hour 1 (9:14 PM ET): Jess Pryles (Hardcore Carnivore)Kickstarting the night, we sit down for our exclusive quarterly interview segment with the "female Ron Swanson" herself, Jess Pryles! As a certified meat science specialist and the brilliant mind behind the globally acclaimed Hardcore Carnivore brand, Jess joins us to talk shop, live-fire strategy, and her latest adventures.We dive deep into:The Stories Behind Her Iconic Catchphrases: What it truly means to "Fuck Spiders."The Scotland Expedition: A look into her recent trip to Scotland, exploring international meat traditions, butchery techniques, and overseas live-fire culture.Double Television Features: Behind-the-scenes secrets of her two brand-new TV shows, covering everything from her hit series on the Outdoor Channel to her wild adventures harvesting game and cooking over open flames across the country.Hardcore BBQ Myth-Busting: Jess uses her meat science background to separate fact from fiction. We tackle the truth about the legendary brisket "stall," whether the smoke ring actually adds flavor, if wrapping in butcher paper beats aluminum foil, and the absolute best ways to achieve that perfect, crunchy bark on your pork butt.Hour 2 (10:14 PM ET): The Embedded Correspondents SegmentIn our second hour, the smoke clears for our heavy-hitting monthly roundtable! The Embedded Correspondents—Doug, Jon, Rusty, and Matt—storm the studio to drop knowledge bombs and hot takes on the current state of the grilling industry.Tune in for:The 100% Assurity Statements: The guys go on the record with a massive, high-stakes list of ultimate guarantees. From bold predictions on the best commercial rubs and fuel sources to unfiltered opinions on regional barbecue styles, these are the hill-to-die-on takes of the summer.BBQ World Cup Update: The definitive breakdown of the "Road to $1 Million." We look at the latest qualified pitmasters who have punched their tickets to the massive April 2027 finals in Las Vegas. We track the standings across major KCBS and international qualifiers, break down what the historic $1,000,000 purse means for the sport of competitive smoking, and preview what to expect at the upcoming BBQ World Expo.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsFireboardMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Voters in San Francisco will get to decide the fate of the Great Highway for the third time. This after a measure to reopen the roadway on weekdays has qualified for the November ballot. For more, KCBS news anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A recent presidential poll shows New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Peter Buttigieg leading the Democratic Party. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

The No Surprises Act, a law that went into effect four years ago, prevents financial disasters for emergency room patients faced with high bills from providers outside their insurance network. To learn more about the policy, KCBS's Scott Cohn spoke with Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion Columnist. Getty Images // M. Suhail

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie may have been elected as a political outsider, but his connections in the business community appear to be paying dividends. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A bizarre story of a dog who voted in California is stirring the debate over voter ID requirements. For more, KCBS news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California wants its workers back in the office and the state's regulations are harsher than several other states. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California is considering moving on from its top-two, "jungle" primary system which selects candidates regardless of party. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown, alongside KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Internet scams are mainstays of the global information superhighway, but as technology and artificial intelligence advance, so have the ways people are trying trick you. To learn more about the issue, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Issie Lapowsky, freelance reporter with Bloomberg. Getty Images // Supatman

Housing for recovering addicts in San Francisco are going drug-free after officials approved a policy requiring those in recovery to stay sober. KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon discussed the controversial policy with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Festival of Discovery 2026 offered a glimpse behind the scenes of a Kansas City Barbecue Society Championship. Learn what fuels the success of a festival that brings thousands of people to Uptown Greenwood every year. Go inside the competition cook trailer and behind the scenes for the BBQ judging process. Find out who won this year's KCBS competition and qualified for the BBQ World Cup and a $1 million barbecue battle. Listen to this episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show for the full recap from the 25th annual South Carolina Festival of Discovery. Don't miss your invitation to experience the unexpected wonders of South Carolina's Old 96 District. The Low & Slow Barbecue Show 2026 season is sponsored by Carolina BBQ Festival, which invites you to celebrate local barbecue summer 2026 today when you visit a locally owned barbecue business. Find a list of local pitmasters here! Visit The Low & Slow Barbecue Show here!     

Oakland officials have approved the sale of the Coliseum complex to two developers for 125 MILLION dollars. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco is considering purchasing and breaking up PG&E, and its plan just cleared major environmental reviews. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company stole its intellectual property, could put a real damper on the AI company's ambitions. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg Editor Dana Wollman. Getty Images // Robert Way

California's spending on social services through Medi-Cal is under scrutiny from congressional Republicans and the Trump administration. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Center Mall will remain vacant after two buyers backed out. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Melanie Woodrow spoke to KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Microsoft saw a significant surge in its carbon emissions last year due to AI infrastructure. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. Getty Images // Petmal

Episode 440Taking you back to 6/24/20089 - This week, featuring Merl Whitebook from the KCBS (back then) and a lot of talk about a common problem even to this day...JUDGING!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP*Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show:Original Air Date: 6/24/208Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

The US Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports today. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Episode 360 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast takes us to northeast Arkansas for a visit with one of the USA's most-respected, across-the-board pit masters. John Lindsey spent time on the KCBS circuit as All Q'ued Up BBQ before becoming a champion on the Steak Cookout Association for several years. He's opened a catering business in recent years that has been a hit and now is venturing more into content creation on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram as John Lindsey Delta Pitmaster with his twist on southern cooking. It's great to catch up with John, who has some interesting thoughts on his days in competition cooking along with the SCA, where there seems to be a groundswell for bring-your-own ribeyes - something he was an advocate of years ago. Recurring guest Richard Fergola also checks in with the latest happenings from his BBQ travels as Fergolicious BBQ and the Richard Fergola BBQ line of rubs and sauces. Fergie has a busy summer ahead and you never know where he might pop up, teaching a class or competing. Co-hosts Lyndal and Steve discuss their latest cooking adventures and preview Father's Day weekend on the grill and in the sports world.  Thanks as always to our sponsors/marketing partners:  Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #MeatRushmoreBBQ LovelyJubblyBBQ #LovelyJubblyBBQ Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

California's governor's race is down to two, between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

There's a lot of competition in the Bay Area, whether you're looking for a job, housing, or a parking spot. Increased fees and extended meter hours are tacking another cost onto drivers. For more on this, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

This is our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS's MARGIE SHAFER spoke with Bloomberg's Matt Day. In the midst of all the cheers for the class of 2026 graduating seniors are sharing their disapproval towards the overwhelming use and praise of AI at their commencements. Now, Microsoft is responding.

Progressives in San Francisco are continuing to take stock following last week's election with their candidates and ballot measures going down to defeat. To tell us more, KCBS' Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Coal could start flowing through Oakland. This after President Trump announced 700 million dollars in funding for the coal industry with 75 million of that going to a coal-export terminal on Oakland's waterfront. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California re-drew it's congressional districts through Prop 50, but congressman Kevin Kiley's re-drawn district has not behaved as expected. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Big Tech spent big bucks on the governor's race but didn't get the result they were hoping for. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

With just a day before the state's primary race, we're getting a clearer look at the race for governor. The latest poll shows Xavier Becerra in the lead. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

The California's governor's race is taking shape in the final days before the June 2nd primary. Xavier Becerra now holds the lead spot, with the second spot still up for grabs. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and our KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

We're less than a week away from the state Primary but many top Democrats are deciding to sit this one out... and not endorse any of the candidates in the Governor's race. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Episode 357 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast brings back our popular "Under the Radar" segment where we find out more about up-and-coming competition teams. Jordan Williams and Richard Smith comprise BBQ Pit Bros out of Des Moines, Iowa. They began cooking KCBS backyard comps in 2021 and, after multiple Grand Championships and Reserves, the team has taken the plunge into the KCBS 4-Meat Masters Series in 2026. Jordan and Richard talk about the journey and how their contrasting personalities keep the team in balance. We also talk about the growing popularity of high school BBQ with Chuck Simpson, head coach of the Missouri champion Osceola High School "Serial Grillers," an all-girl  team comprised of three freshmen and a senior. Chuck and wife Jessica also organized the mid-July KCBS Masters and Backyard doubleheader "Smokin' on the Osage" in their hometown. This will be the 8th annual and Chuck is pleading with teams to avoid waiting until the last minute to enter, so he and Jessica can plan with less stress. The entry form and info can be found at smokinontheosage.com. The co-hoists review their Memorial Day cooking plans and go through "news and notes" from the BBQ world in the opening segment, with a quick look at sports to close things out.  A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

A growing number of Republican Senators are voicing their discontent with President Trump amid the White House ballroom plans and the debate over his "anti-weaponization" fund. To tell us more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A whistleblower has filed suit against gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, accusing him of paying influencers to post content and not disclosing it. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Jason Ganahl — the heart and soul behind GQ Barbecue. Hear how a Missouri kid turned Denver into a barbecue destination, from KCBS competitions to stadium stands across Colorado. As Jason says, ‘I just love everything about the event… the energy, the camaraderie, the smiles.' Don't miss the stories, the secrets, and the passion behind GQ Barbecue — and his new book, A Mile Above the Rest. Tune in and get hungry.www.bbqradionetwork.com

Oakland mayor Barbara Lee has confirmed that she will seek a full four-year term in November. Lee has been in office for a year after the recall of Sheng Thao. For more, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

City officials in Oakland say the number of homeless people there has dropped 20 percent over the past two years. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

As we close in on the final weeks of California's governor's race, Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra top a new poll. KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier

Plans for a high speed rail project connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles have run into more than a few speed bumps since it first announced. Now transit officials are mulling over a high speed bus. For more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is out with an endorsement in the race for her seat, and it's not the front runner. For more, KCBS' Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Jeff Bell is an author, speaker, and award-winning broadcast journalist.    He was the news voice of KCBS on the West Coast for three decades and among many other honors was a two-time winner of the coveted Edward R Murrow Award for Best Newscast in America.  His two books, “Rewind, Replay, Repeat,” and “When in Doubt, Make Belief,” have established Jeff as a leading voice for adversity-driven advocacy, mental health awareness, and “Greater Good” (purpose- and service-based) motivation.  Jeff shares with us his challenges with OCD and Parkinson's Disease and how he has dealt with diversity provides inspiration to listeners across the country!

Lou sits down with investigative journalist and TV producer Rob Rosen, whose debut book Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth is available for pre-order now. Rob produced A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max, which led to nine wrongful conviction releases, and spent years at KCBS covering the OJ Simpson trial alongside Harvey Levin. This one gets into it. Media bias, the Michael Brown case, hands up don't shoot, the real BLM story, empathy as a weapon, and the stat that will stop you cold.  TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro: Rob Rosen, investigative journalist and HBO producer 04:00 — Why Rob wrote Crimes of Omission and what broke him in 2020 07:00 — How newsroom monoculture shaped anti-police coverage 10:00 — Ferguson and Michael Brown: what Eric Holder's DOJ report actually said 15:00 — The full Michael Brown story the media buried — including his mental state 20:00 — Hands up, don't shoot: why it never happened 22:00 — Philando Castile, Diamond Reynolds, and what the dash cam showed 28:00 — The stat: how many unarmed Black men did police kill in 2019? 32:00 — A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max: nine people released, the system mostly works 36:00 — The Serial podcast, credulous journalism, and how Reasonable Doubt was born 40:00 — Weaponized empathy: Norman Mailer, OJ Simpson, Luigi Mangione 45:00 — Suicidal empathy and Queers for Palestine 48:00 — BLM: what their own website said that journalists refused to report 54:00 — Defund the police was literal — Hawk Newsome said so on Rob's own podcast 57:00 — Why we don't have a shared reality anymore and what journalism has to do about it  PRE-ORDER Rob's book — Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice, The Media's War on Truth: https://amzn.to/4triFFV  Watch A Reasonable Doubt on HBO Max  The Lou Perez Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #MediaBias #CrimesOfOmission #Ferguson #BLM #TrueCrime #LouPerezPodcast #Journalism #MichaelBrown #WrongfulConviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices