Host Sophie Bearman sits down with London Breed, the 45th mayor of San Francisco, and the first Black woman to hold the position. London opens up about how her life was shaped by the challenges that plague San Francisco, how she’s been criticized for being outspoken, and why she says that makes her uniquely qualified for the job. Here's her playlist.

1. Get Me Bodied – Beyoncé


2. Candy Girl – New Edition


3. Push It! – Salt-N-Pepa


4. End of the Road – Boyz II Men


5. I’m Every Woman – Whitney Houston


6. Ex-Factor – Lauryn Hill


7. Truth Hurts – Lizzo

Listen to London Breed’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.