The Latest
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Politically Speaking: Senator and congressman discuss turmoil in DC, impacts for San Diego
Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Mike Levin join Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to talk about how federal funding cuts could reverberate in San Diego. Plus, the invocation of an 18th-century law — the Alien Enemies Act — is stirring up painful memories for San Diegans whose family members were interned during World War II.
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Politically Speaking: San Diego therapist sees increase in anxiety related to politics
The mayor of Vista sits down with Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to discuss the city’s effort on homelessness and make his case for repealing a state sanctuary law from the first Trump administration. Plus, NBC 7’s Dana Williams shares some tips for how to digest anxiety-inducing political headlines.
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Vista mayor discusses city's effort on homelessness
NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchick sat down with Vista mayor John Franklin to talk about progress on homelessness in the North County city.
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Politically Speaking: San Diego County supervisors push for more behavioral health services
San Diego County supervisors are moving forward with an ambitious plan that would double treatment capacity — both residential and in-patient — by 2030. Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik sits down with Terra Lawson-Remer, acting chair of the board, to discuss the plans and how any federal funding plans could derail them. And, Lemon Grove Mayor... -
Politically Speaking: Will slashing federal spending cause San Diego to lose services?
This week on Politically Speaking, District 4 San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe details concerns about the impact federal funding cuts could have on local programs, including behavioral health, housing and disaster relief. Plus, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones discusses her city’s efforts to make their local operations more effici... -
San Diego Democrats concerned about potential Medicaid cuts in Washington
Critics are concerned that the GOP budget proposal approved by the House could bring devastating cuts to Medicaid, but Republicans say it’s part of their effort to weed out waste and fraud, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
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Does Coronado need ethics code for mayor, council or do state regulations do the job?
Some citizens in the island community are concerned about whom the city’s code of ethics applies to, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
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Politically Speaking: San Diego County Democratic Party's new chair shares priorities
In his first interview since being elected to lead the San Diego County Democratic Party, Kyle Krahel-Frolander tells Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik about priorities, ranging from homelessness to transportation, and discusses the upcoming special election. Plus, newly-elected Coronado Mayor John Duncan talks about the impacts of the Tijuana... -
Politically Speaking: Do we have your attention? MSNBC's Chris Hayes on the attention economy
Host Joey Safchik sits down with the former chair of the Republican Party of San Diego to discuss priorities for local members of the GOP and what policy directives from the Trump administration are most relevant in Southern California. Plus, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes talks about his new book, “The Sirens’ Call,” and comments on t... -
Politically Speaking: El Cajon denies resolution on ICE cooperation
Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik sits down with Bill Wells, the Republican mayor of El Cajon. East County’s largest city has been in the headlines because of a controversial immigration policy put forth by Wells and voted down by the city council. The mayor says he intends to bring back an updated version of the resolution. Plus, the fo... -
San Diego County Supervisors District 1 candidates off to the races
Four familiar faces in South Bay politics are among the seven candidates who qualified for the special election ballot.
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Politically Speaking: Pressure mounts to make progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
The sewage crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border is a key issue in the campaigns for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat and current board members. Terra Lawson-Remer, acting chair of the board, sits down with Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to discuss the county’s role in cleaning up the contaminated waters. And, C...
