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Episodes · 11
'Our babies are drinking lead and we wonder why they’re fighting at First Friday'
Jun 13, 2026 · 5m
Oakland city union warns of a strike if city council does not approve pay raises, other demands
Jun 2, 2026 · 2m
'We have a spending plan... that is a plan.' Mayor Barbara Lee, public unions hold a rally for Measure E
May 19, 2026 · 7m
'We have a spending plan... that is a plan.' Mayor Barbara Lee, public unions hold a rally for Measure E
May 19, 2026 · 7m
‘Oakland needs to get its act together’: city to spend another $1.1 million on illegal dumping
May 13, 2026 · 4m
'Where is my tax money going?': KTVU 2 News interviews Oakland Report
Apr 18, 2026 · 13m
Oakland's surplus mirage sets the stage for a $34 million tax increase
Feb 28, 2026 · 6m
PODCAST: Oakland leaders perpetuate misinformation to justify public safety cuts
Dec 1, 2024 · 9m
“If we do not change course, we will be roughly $115 million negative. We have already breached into our emergency reserve.”
Nov 20, 2024 · 12m
PODCAST: We can balance Oakland’s budget without selling the future