Carson Bruno, Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Twitter @carsonjfbruno
Melissa Caen, Political Analyst, CBS SF and SFGate.com; Twitter @MelissaCaen1
James Taylor, Ph.D., Director of African American Studies and Professor of Political Science, University of San Francisco; Lecturer, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, University of California Berkeley
Topics include shootings in Minnesota, Baton Rouge, Dallas, and now Michigan; the upcoming presidential national conventions; California ballot propositions; and more. We'll explore the biggest, most controversial, and sometimes the surprising political issues with expert commentary by panelists who are smart, are civil, and have a good sense of humor. Join our panelists for informative and engaging commentary on political and other major news, audience discussion of the week’s events, and our live news quiz!
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Carson Bruno
Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Twitter @carsonjfbruno
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Melissa Caen
Political Analyst, CBS SF and SFGate.com; Twitter @MelissaCaen1
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James Taylor
Ph.D., Director of African American Studies and Professor of Political Science, University of San Francisco; Lecturer, African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, University of California Berkeley
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John Zipperer
Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Host