Swalwell Seat Still Too Close to Call, Public Banking on the Ballot in SF in November
Summary
This episode covers a federal trial where a former Meta executive testified that the company hid evidence of psychological harm to children. It also reports on a San Francisco teen being tried as an adult for murder and a tight East Bay special election for Congress. Finally, the show discusses Proposition B, a ballot measure to create a public bank in San Francisco, with insights from local reporters and advocates.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introductions
Meta whistleblower testifies on teen safety
First youth tried as adult in CA in a decade
East Bay special election results analysis
Sponsors and transition to Forum
Introduction to San Francisco public bank proposal
Prop B details and public bank models
Funding sources and institutional deposits
Political support and timeline for launch
Capitalization strategies and evolving goals
North Dakota bank as a model for success
Outro and other KQED podcast promos
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