Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Scott

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking her first 50 days in office, saying the city is making progress but still has a long way to go. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

On this episode, the upcoming Superman movie has us in a Justice League frame of mind, which is as good an excuse as any to discuss the classic Tower of Babel storyline, as collected in JLA #43-46 by Mark Waid, Howard Porter and Steve Scott, and JLA Secret Files #3, by Dan Curtis Johnson and Pablo Raimondi, published by DC Comics! Batman's longtime nemesis Ra's al Ghul unleashes a plan to cull the world's population, and to ensure his success he proactively incapacitates the members of the Justice League! How does he do that? Funny you should ask! Turns out the Dark Knight Detective has been keeping files on his teammates, complete with ways to take them out! AWK-ward! Can the JLA stop Martian Manhunter from bursting into flame, help Aquaman get over his deathly fear of water, and put a literally shattered Plastic Man back together again? And can this high-stakes tale of trust betrayed gain entrance into that Himalayan retreat known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       J'onn J'onzz and those darn apostrophes ·       What about the F-Sharp Bell? ·       Is the best issue in the bunch the one not written by Mark Waid? ·       Is Batman really, you know … wrong? ·       Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man ·       JLA: American Dreams Join us in two weeks as we prepare for Fantastic Four: First Steps with a look at The Mighty Thor issues #160-162 and #168-169! (Just go with us on this one!) Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The CEO of the state's oft-criticized high-speed rail project is out with a plan he hopes will get the system built.

The introduction of our new premium Food Plot Seed Company - Magnet Outdoors with Wilson and Steve Scott. 

On this episode, we're getting ready for the July 11 big-screen debut of Krypto the Super-Dog in James Gunn's Superman with a look at the Silver Age origins of Krypto and his fellow members of the Legion of Super-Pets, as collected in Tails of the Super-Pets, published by DC Comics! First, Superboy is reacquainted with his childhood pet and uses him to gaslight Lana Lang in “The Super-Dog From Krypton!” Then, Superbaby, the Toddler of Steel, butts heads with another denizen of his former homeworld in “The Super Monkey From Krypton!” Not to be outdone, Supergirl gets in on the act when she meets Streaky the Supercat in “Supergirl's Super Pet” before embarking on the absolutely bonkers origin of Comet in “The Super-Steed of Steel” and “The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!” Will Krypto's star turn usher in the SPCU – the Super-Pet Cinematic Universe? And are these Krypto bros ready for their close-up in that Amazing Zoo Crew known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       The troubling male/female dynamic in Silver Age comics ·       We have to talk about Superbaby ·       Superman's questionable marketing tactics ·       Big Girls by Jason Howard ·       The Secret Life of Bat-Hound ·       Companion Join us in two weeks as we discuss JLA: Tower of Babel (JLA #43-46) by Mark Waid, Howard Porter and Steve Scott! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

One group of state workers is getting a reprieve on Governor Newsom's return-to-the-office mandate. That order had been set to take effect one week from today, but a union representing engineers has reached a labor contract extending the deadline by a year. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

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It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State lawmakers, business and labor groups all agree that something needs to be done to bail out Bay Area transit agencies. But, they haven't been able to reach an agreement over what that something is. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

David Gornoski is joined by Brad Marshall, Lewis Coleman MD, and Steve Scott for a discussion on our misconceptions about oxygen and Co2; healing obesity and other metabolic dysfunctions with Co2; understanding stress mechanism from an evolutionary perspective; and more. Check out Carbogenetics here. Lewis Coleman's website. Follow Brad Marshall on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

A new grand jury report says San Francisco is falling far short of its goal of eliminating all traffic deaths in the City. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is throwing another party. The Mayor is announcing a new block party in the City's Mint Plaza every Friday starting July 4th. It joins a list of parties the City has scheduled including Downtown First Thursdays, Fridays on Front Street, and a number of night markets. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. While polls show that Californians are very serious about climate change, they're not so supportive of the law that would have banned the sale of new gas vehicles in the state by 2035. President Trump today signed an executive order overturning that law, but the state has already filed suit seeking to have it upheld.

As state officials continue to battle the Trump Administration on several fronts, including the deployment of troops in LA following protests over the ICE raids, Governor Newsom has floated the idea of withholding taxes it pays the government. That came in response to reports the Trump administration was considering withholding funding to the state of California. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A court has denied a emergency request from the Governor's office to block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard soldiers and Marines in LA following protests against ICE raids. Instead, the judge scheduled a hearing for Thursday afternoon. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump plans to send 2,000 National Guard troops to LA to deal with ICE protestors. These guards will be in addition to the guardsmen already deployed and the 700 Marines who are also being sent there. The state today sued the administration, calling the deployment "illegal." Meanwhile, Trump said that he'd support the idea of arresting Governor Newsom. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Redd Brown. A tiny Texas island is being flooded with tourists. But, most aren't visiting Galveston to see the sights. It's become one of the hottest hub for cruises in the country.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The Trump administration is planning to derail California's high-speed rail project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a report shows the state won't be able to complete the project and the federal government doesn't want to invest in "boondoggles."

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Steven Church. The fate of the bankrupt South San Francisco genetics company 23andMe is once again up in the air. This comes after biotech company Regeneron sought to acquire the company for 236 million dollars last month. JHVEPhoto / Getty Images

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants the Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from one of its supply ships. A number of officials have spoken out against the change, including Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi, Governor Newsom and State Senator Scott Wiener. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

San Francisco's new fire chief says the City could be in trouble in case of a major emergency because of an aging fleet of fire trucks. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from California after a transgender athlete qualified for the girl's state track and field championship this upcoming weekend. Governor Newsom made headlines earlier this year when he told a conservative guest on his podcast that he thought allowing trans athletes to compete in girl's events was deeply unfair. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The Senate has killed California's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in the state by 2035.

Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee was sworn in as Oakland's 52nd Mayor today. Lee won a special election back in March to finish out the term of former Mayor Sheng Thao who was recalled by voters. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump and his administration's policies are to blame for a good chunk of the 12 billion dollar shortfall in the state budget. The governor unveiled his May revise today, calling for cutbacks to health insurance for undocumented migrants.

A newly released report shows that 30 percent of inmates released from prison during the pandemic found themselves back behind bars after committing similar crimes a short time later. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities and counties to clear homeless encampments. Today, he released an ordinance he says local governments can adopt to prohibit camps. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

The hunt is on for a new Police Chief in San Francisco after Bill Scott announced he's stepping down today. Scott has been the longest serving chief in San Francisco, working under three mayors. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

President Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Oval Office earlier today, but the conversation took at detour to Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's high-speed rail project. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier.

While President Trump held a rally today celebrating his 100th day in office, and touting his accomplishments, officials in California marked the day by announcing yet another lawsuit against one of his policies. Today's was about federal job cuts enacted by DOGE. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Governor Gavin Newsom has penned a letter to the state's Energy Commission, urging the agency to redouble its efforts work with refineries to make sure the needs of Californians are being met. It's a somewhat friendlier tone from the Governor, who in the past has promoted legislation he says would hold big oil accountable. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a "first-in-the-nation" effort, to revolutionize highway traffic management in California using artificial intelligence. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott, along with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, spoke with David McCuan, KCBS Political analyst and political science professor at Sonoma State University.

California's trailblazing program to help keep independent journalism alive is in danger of losing its funding At a time when legacy media are struggling to stay afloat and the world of journalism is shrinking by the day, the state of California has been a pioneer, funding dozens of reporters in newsrooms around the state, through its California Local News Fellowship program at UC Berkeley's School of Journalism. But that money will run out unless the state legislature re-authorizes it. All of this has been the result of a tireless campaign by former State Senator and Orinda Mayor Steve Glazer, who continues his fight to save independent journalism even though he has retired from elective office. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott, along with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, spoke with Steve Glazer.

For years, officials in San Francisco have banned chain stores from opening in certain parts of the city. But, their attitude appears to be changing. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another candidate has thrown their hat in the ring in the very crowded race for California: Steve Hilton, a Republican who has never ran for office before. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Hilton, a former British political strategist and advisor to Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron who relocated to California and became a U.S. citizen, was a fellow at Stanford, ran a Silicon Valley startup and hosted a program on Fox News.

Democrats in San Francisco are considering a resolution that would ask state party leaders to set an age limit for politicians. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Pope Francis passed away early this morning from a stroke, just hours after thrilling the faithful in St. Peter's Square with an Easter Sunday visit. For more on the death of Pope Francis, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott, along with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, spoke with Dr. Richard Wood, President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC, and a leading expert on religion, democracy, and Catholicism in the Americas.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is painting a rosy picture of the city, as he celebrates 100 days in office. Lurie went on to say today is not a victory lap, but a progress report.

We chat with Steve Scott, former #1 Amateur in the world and 1997 Masters participant. You may remember Steve as he had Tiger Woods 5-down in the 1996 U.S. Amateur. He would go on to lose to Tiger in an epic match, but not before displaying one of the greatest acts of sportsmanship in championship golf history. We hope you enjoy this "inside the ropes" access to Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters.

The number of tents on San Francisco streets hit their lowest number since officials started tracking them back on 2019. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

A potential major blow to the city of Benicia, as Valero announces its intent to close down its major oil refinery there The Texas-based company submitted a notice to the California Energy Commission that it plans to “idle, restructure or cease” its refining operations at the Benicia facility a year from now, in April 2026. Hundreds of people work at the refinery, which refines about nine percent of California's crude oil. Its closure could have a significant economic impact on the surrounding area as well as on the price of gasoline at the pump. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Mario Giuliani, city manager for Benicia.

It is Election Day in Oakland, where voters are casting ballots for a new mayor, to finish the rest of the term of Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled last November For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. When President Trump announced that he was imposing tariffs on most countries, he said part of his goal was to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US. Earlier this week, the White House noted that Apple's iPhone is one of those devices he'd like to see made here. But, that goal may be a tough climb.

It was a dramatic week on Wall Street. Stocks fell precipitously, rallied yesterday after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his newly levied tariffs, then fell again today. Tariffs against China remain high, with President Trump proclaiming that he had raised them by 145% since taking office, while China has placed tariffs of 84% on U.S. goods, raising fears of an all out economic showdown between the two superpowers. For more on this, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with Michael Yoshikami, CEO and Founder of Destination Wealth Management in Walnut Creek.

When former Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced she was running to be Oakland's next mayor, some political analysts thought she might coast to an easy victory. It turns out, that may not be the case. Lee is finding herself in a tight race with former Councilman Loren Taylor, who lost the last election in a close race against recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In 2022, the state's major tribes competed with companies like FanDuel and DraftKings, as the two sides sponsored opposing bills. Those both failed, and now, the industry's major players want to work with California's tribal communities, to pursue legalization. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Jonathan D. Cohen, historian and author of "Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling".

A new effort is underway to open San Francisco's Market Street to cars. So, who's behind it and what are they saying? For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Another democrat has jumped into the crowded field running for California governor in 2026. Former state Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced his intention to run today. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Federal layoffs are hitting San Francisco, with officials set to shutter the US Health and Human Services Department in the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building this Spring. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Paulina Cachero. It looks like the COVID-sparked 'Great Resignation' is over. During the pandemic, a large number of workers decided it was time to change jobs thanks to better pay and benefits. But, a new report shows that's no longer the case.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with Bloomberg's Davey Alba. Google has long been the dominant company when it comes to searching the web. But, ChatGPT is quickly becoming a major challenger by providing answers to questions instead of forcing you to search through links yourself.