Claim OwnershipReally, San Francisco? Greenberg & Sandberg Podcast
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Provocative and insightful, Richie Greenberg and Erica Sandberg join forces to critique San Francisco City Hall shenanigans, explore the glitz and society of the city. The two are long-time residents of the City by The Bay, work as journalists and political commentators. Questions, comments? Find us on our website, greenbergsandberg.com
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Erica explains her experience asking San Francisco’s congressional candidates to fess up, is socialism a San Francisco value? Do San Franciscans want their representative in Washington DC to be a socialist? THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica debate, well, debates! Political candidates who've been included and left out of forums and debates for a variety of reasons, some good, some ridiculous. And just why did you vote for this candidate or that? What's the drive? THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica relate each of their recent experiences visiting The Mission district this week. Enjoying a great evening dinner on Valencia Street, and just blocks away, the humanitarian disaster of open drug dealing, sales of stolen merchandise and drug paraphernalia distribution at 16th and Mission. It's a Two for Friday episode. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
It's a jam packed episode! Richie and Erica review the Hot 5 items in the news this week: Iranians across the Bay Area and California celebrate the elimination of Ayatollah Khomenei; SF leaders plan a tax to pay for Muni deficit; Supreme Court rules parents have a right to know about their own children's transitioning; Mayor demands 500 city workers fired; Tech gangs up to oppose Billionaire Tax, and more. Send your questions to press@richiegreenberg.org THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd ...
Richie and Erica discus the views of the current 3 top contenders for CA D-11 House of Representatives (San Francisco) race this year, and the surprise entry of Marie Hurabiell yesterday. A comparison between Scott Wiener, Connie Chan, Saikat Chakrabarti and Marie Hurabiell is given. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Erica explains how the owner of Manny's, a San Francisco cafe and venue well-known for hosting prominent politicians and informative discourse, asked her not to report on an event she RSVP'd to (and paid the ticket price to attend). He then mad her promise. Does Manny Yekutiel owe us an explanation and apology? You decide. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica were at the Oracle Racing Red Bull Ford Motorsport-sponsored Formula 1 Showrun and Exhibition along the city's Marina Boulevard, to showcase the capabilities of the drivers and the machines. Was it worth going to the event? Here they discuss the positives and negatives, and the crush of the crowd. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica review the events of the LX Super Bowl in San Francisco, and how things are quickly back to normal. Also, upcoming conventions and events in the city. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie is joined by Erica live at Moscone Center and Yerba Buena for a preview of the upcoming events in San Francisco for Super Bowl week. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica decry the "Compelled Speech" efforts rearing their ugly head once again, locally and across the nation. Tech companies, government officials, Hollywood celebrities and civic leaders use guilt and pressure tactics, demand listeners join their viewpoint and condemn those they consider a target. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica are joined by special guest Matt Boschetto, who ran for San Francisco District 7 Supervisor (city council) and also co-led the effort to prevent permanent closure of the West Side's Upper Great Highway, a 2024 ballot measure known as Prop K. He discusses the background leading to that measure, the implications and the current lawsuit to overturn. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contributi...
Welcome to 2026! Richie and Erica are back, discussing the Congressional candidate forum held Wednesday, January 8th, 2026. Scott Wiener, Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti took the stage and unloaded their far-left Progressive ideology for all other hear. They're running to succeed Nancy Pelosi. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
In the final episode of 2025, Richie and Erica lament the approval by the city’s mayor of the Board of Supervisors’ legislation creating a Reparations fund. Daniel Lurie, novice mayor, has outraged a significant portion of San Franciscans by sneaking in his last-minute signature on the ordinance just before Christmas and failed to mention it via social media or press release. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make ...
Richie and Erica chat Sunday 12.7.2025 on location at a local cafe, examining the latest news from San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie's office: There will be be a $1 Billion shortfall, a major budget deficit next year, 2026. Why? How? Was should be done? THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Erica starts off this information-packed episode looking at the latest lawsuit by San Francisco against the nation's top 10 food producers over the quality and ingredients of products. San Francisco SFPD has a new chief. The City Council/Board of Supervisors has approved a zoning plan for new home construction, and more. So much to talk about! THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
On today's episode, Richie outlines who's currently running for the House of Representatives to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Erica walked a long way exploring San Francisco's southeast and central neighborhoods and relates what shocking things she saw along the way. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Erica takes the lead in today's discussion with Richie as they explore the uneven development, growth, and excitement over San Francisco's rise. Mayor Lurie is a cheerlead for the city, yet many districts remain left behind. Excitement is here, yet not everyone benefits. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica discuss the announcement, expected any time now, and expected Tuesday Nov 4th, 2025, of the next Chief of Police for San Francisco. Erica explains in detail the process of compiling the list of candidates and how they are considered for making the finals. Check out our new podcast homepage: GreenbergSandberg.com THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free to make a contribution online: Click here
Richie and Erica discuss last Thursday's announcement President Trump will hold off "surging" federal agents into San Francisco, at city mayor Lurie's request. The pressure is squarely on Mayor Lurie as he has to perform. Instead, Lurie, joined by city hall officials, pushed back and celebrated fending off Trump. Listen as we critique this decision and how it's not the victory some people think it was. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcas...
Richie and Erica examine the recent temper tantrum thrown by San Francisco city hall officials over the possibility that federal law enforcement, National Guard, FBI, ICE and more may be sent to our city. We discuss billionaire head of Salesforce and owner of Time magazine Marc Benioff's support of the National Guard deployment, SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkin's panicked response. THANKS FOR LISTENING If you'd like to make a sustaining donation in support of this podcast, feel free ...
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