GOP consultant Jason Scalese joins the program (perhaps only for the craft beers) on this episode of the podcast. The killing by Hayward Police of a 29-year-old man with a history of mental illness last November, and the release last… Read More ›
Steve Tavares Is Angry Podcast
STIA podcast: Ep. 32 — Dublin is blinded by rainbows; Castro Valley rebels
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STIA: Ep. 31 – Republican consultant Jason Scalese, bipartisanship, Swalwell, CAGOP
Republican consultant and former California state director for Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign talks about how progressives and conservatives can get along, Swalwell’s unknown gambit for running for president, and the state of the California GOP. **Subscribe to the STEVE… Read More ›
STIA Podcast: Ep 30 – Tribute to former San Leandro Mayor Tony Santos
Former San Leandro Councilmember Jim Prola reminisces about the political life of former San Leandro Mayor Tony Santos, who passed away on April 15. Santos served 18 years in San Leandro government and was known for his strong progressive credentials,… Read More ›
STIA Podcast: Ep 29: Swalwell’s campaign is a joke; Bad people in Alameda
Anybody know why East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell is running for president? Those who do, care to guess why the first three weeks of his campaign has been so bad? Over 10,000 people in Alameda voted against homeless seniors earlier… Read More ›
STIA PODCAST: Ep 28 – Alameda special election preview; rental housing with Alameda Vice Mayor John Knox White
Alameda voters head to the polls April 9 for a two-ballot measure special election pitting NIMBYs versus advocates of a homeless wellness center on McKay Avenue near Crab Cove. Alameda Vice Mayor John Knox White joins the program to discuss… Read More ›
STIA PODCAST – Ep 27: Post-No Collusion Swalwell; Making sense of the Census
– -Season Premiere of the Steve Tavares Is Angry Podcast– After more than two years of asserting President Trump colluded with the Russians to swing the 2016 election, Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing a great deal of ridicule from right-wingers… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 26–Requiem for a bad mayor; Farewell to Lee Thomas
One clever Twitter user called Alameda Mayor Trish Spencer’s re-election defeat last month an “end to an error.” After covering Spencer for the last four years, I’ll break down the worst mayor that I’ve covering over the last decade in… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 25–Former San Leandro chief in hot water; Dem clubs; Latinos in ‘Dro politics
The first-ever woman to lead the San Leandro Police Department is in hot water in her new job in Beverly Hills. Salacious allegations of sexual misconduct and racist comments by Sandra Spagnoli led this month to a $2.3 million settlement…. Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 24–Oakland stadium issues and politics with Bauce Man
In the last few weeks, Oakland–and the East Bay’s–stadium issues is becoming more clear. The A’s announced their intention last month to build at Howard Terminal near the Port of Oakland, in addition, to a proposal to develop the Coliseum… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 23–Miracle in AD16; Interview with Hayward Councilmember-elect Aisha Wahab
Do you believe in miracles? 16th District Assemblymember-elect Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s major upset in the East Bay seemingly caught everyone off guard. Now that’s she done it, how exactly did it happen? What unexpected East Bay legislator deserves a little credit… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 22–East Bay election wrap-up; Winners and Losers
One of the most interesting East Bay election season in a long time is now in the books. Some local leaders justified their place as potential state and federal prospects. But there was also a distinctive anti-incumbent wave that took… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 21—East Bay Election Night preview; Rob Bonta and Mia Bonta
All you need to know in advance of the big night in East Bay politics.
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 20–Skulduggery; She Comes First; Interview with CA17 candidate Ron Cohen
Campaigns are rolling out last-minute negative mailers and candidates themselves are trolling each other on Facebook. I’ll take a look at two such instances of skulduggery in San Leandro and Fremont. The legendary Craig Williams has another proposed bill for… Read More ›
War! in San Leandro; Desley; Alameda is weird; Buffy Bunch; Interview with Union City Council candidate Jaime Patiño
The election season is nearing thr end. It’s put up or shut up time for campaigns. If you have mud to sling, sling it now, and races in cities all over the East Bay are getting ugly just in the… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 18–Chronicle’s incorrect assembly takes; Interview with San Leandro Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter
The lack of campaign coverage from the Bay Area’s corporate media has been especially sparse this election season. But even when they bother, like two recent articles on two East Bay assembly races, they get it wrong. I act as… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 17–District elections; Interview with Chabot-Las Positas board candidate Harpal Singh Mann
The legendary Craig Williams is back after gathering signatures for the body cameras for clergy bill he wants Assemblymember Rob Bonta to carry next session. With Fremont switching to district elections, Williams describes the historical use of at-large elections to… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 16–Charlie’s Angels in Oakland?; Interview with Alameda City Council candidate John Knox White
When Oakland District 4 City Council candidate Charlie Michelson abruptly suspended his campaign last weekend with just over three weeks to go until Election Day, the move raised eyebrows. I’ll break down the possible reasons for surprising announcement. Whatever the… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 15–ISIS lady; Alameda Fox News; fire and brimstone with Hayward council candidate Joe Ramos
Will Hayward ever receive salvation? Hayward City Council candidate Joe Ramos, also a preacher, believes only if residents seek a new path. Ramos leads a prayer and offers his vision for Hayward in the most passionate Steve Tavares Is Angry… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep. 14–San Leandro politics with Craig Williams; Bonta’s body cams
The November elections in San Leandro is just 30 days away and local community activist and raconteur Craig Williams co-hosts the program. In this episode we take a look at the San Leandro mayoral race and three council contests, and… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Ep 13–Interview with 15th Congressional District candidate Rudy Peters
Republican 15th Congressional District candidate Rudy Peters was almost stabbed while campaigning at a public event last month in Castro Valley. He survived and the man was arrested and the campaign moves forward. Peters sat down for a chat this… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY–Ep 12: The political consultant scam revealed; Interview with San Leandro renter John Busch
Every election cycle I notice the discrepancy between how individual campaigns perform in public and the amount of money they pay political consultants. In the East Bay, the going rate appears to be around $8,000 a month. That’s a ripoff…. Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY: Episode 11–Alameda County Democratic Party endorsement preview; interview with Pamela Price
After a brief vacation, I’m back with an extended edition of Steve Tavares Is Angry. With the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee set to bestow its backing for a large number of East Bay candidates on Sept. 15, I take… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY- Episode 10: Talking C.V. sMACk; Interview with Hayward City Councilmember Sara Lamnin
In The Breakdown, I take another look at the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council. What exactly is going on over there? All seven members are hand-picked by Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley. All seven are contributors to his political campaigns…. Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY- Episode 9: Labor Day Special; Interview with Union City candidate Harris Mojadedi
Watergate in Hayward? A robber broke into council candidate Aisha Wahab’s car and stole campaign materials, but left a cigarillo in the car. Meanwhile, every smoker in Hayward politics appears to be a suspect. In The Breakdown, I take a… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 8: Driving While Elected; Oakland mayoral candidates hella yell at Libby Schaaf
A Berkeley councilmember was pulled over for running a light and suggested for the police officer to let him off scot-free, telling her he had just voted for a big raise for her union. It’s the kind of thing that… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 7: Ahem, Sheriff Ahern
It’s the most disconcerting, yet wacky Steve Tavares Is Angry podcast yet. As more allegations against the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office pile up in just the last few days, why does Sheriff Ahern continually escape scrutiny? In The Breakdown, the… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 6: Oops. I forgot to file papers to run for city council
All that work building a support system to run for local office and you forget to do the one thing that actually gets you on the ballot. A colossal mistake in Alameda gets lampooned on the podcast. In The Breakdown…. Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 5: Political Shenanigans in Natemileystan (Castro Valley)
A Hayward councilmember running for mayor posts an odd photo of himself on Twitter; Pamela Price kicks off her own run for Oakland mayor with an impressive campaign video, and the debate season starts in Alameda on Wednesday night. In… Read More ›
STEVE TAVARES IS ANGRY-Episode 4: Hayward City Council candidate Aisha Wahab
Hayward City Council candidate Aisha Wahab turned heads two weeks ago by reporting a haul of campaign contributions that was more than double the combined amount by her two incumbent opponents. Aisha Wahab joins the Hot Seat for an interview… Read More ›
