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All politics is local. East Bay Insiders reporter Steve Tavares, co-host Trishala Vinnakota, and a rotating cast of Alameda County insiders break down the latest in local, state, and national politics—with plenty of scoops and a few hijinks along the way.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAll politics is local. East Bay Insiders reporter Steve Tavares, co-host Trishala Vinnakota, and a rotating cast of Alameda County insiders break down the latest in local, state, and national politics, with plenty of scoops and a few hijinks along the way.
East Bay Insiders is hosted by Steven Tavares. The show has published 150 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Oakland Corruption Trial Hits Close to Home" (17 October 2026, 73 minutes), "Rep. Lateefah Simon in D.C. and The Next Big Thing in East Bay Politics" (18 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "Ain't No Party Like a DSA Party" (9 August 2026, 64 minutes).
East Bay Insiders publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 150 episodes.
Booking probability for East Bay Insiders is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. East Bay Insiders requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. East Bay Insiders's contact route on record: verified email.
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Steven Tavares hosts East Bay Insiders, a news podcast with 150 episodes published.
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Episode #142
Former Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor joins East Bay Insiders for an inside look at the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the Duong family. Taylor discusses the alleged conspiracy...
A special edition of the East Bay Insiders Podcast goes from Capitol Hill to Fremont politics. East Bay Rep. Lateefah Simon joins us from her office in Washington, D.C., for a conversation about Congress, the East Bay...
Episode #140
What does democratic socialism look like when you're the one responsible for balancing the budget? Hayward Councilmember George Syrop, one of two elected members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in the East...
Politics, pressure campaigns, and federal bombshells. Steve Tavares, Trishala Vinnakota, and special co-host Justin Berton break down explosive new court filings in the federal corruption case against former Oakland...
Episode #138
Is Oakland finally turning the page on one of the longest-running stadium sagas in American sports? Could this finally be the deal that rewrites Oakland's future—or just another chapter in a very long story? This week...
Episode #137
Former Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison joins me for a special episode remembering the life and legacy of former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, who died on July 5, 2026, at age 68. For 24 years, Haggerty...
Few politicians have left a bigger mark on the East Bay than Don Perata. In a candid and often hilarious conversation, the former State Senate President Pro Tem, assemblymember, Alameda County supervisor, and...
The votes are in, and the June Primary election results are already reshaping East Bay politics. This week, Steve Tavares, Trishala Vinnakota, and Justin Berton break down the surprising defeat of Oakland's Measure E...
The June primary is finally here, and we're breaking down every major race shaping the East Bay and California politics. Steve Tavares is joined by special guests Rocky Fernandez, California Democratic Party Region 5...
Episode #132
Steve Tavares and Trishala Vinnakota welcome back Justin Berton to break down the week in East Bay politics and why our mothers are so great. Happy Mother's Day! We recap the first-ever East Bay Insiders SD10 debate...
Episode #131
On this week's East Bay Insiders , we're giving listeners a preview of After Hours —our subscriber-only deep dive where the conversation gets a little looser and a lot more insidey. Steve Tavares and Jason Teramoto chop...
Episode #130
Eric Swalwell's political career has come to an abrupt and stunning end—but for some, the warning signs were there all along. In this episode, former Pete Stark staffer Jason Teramoto revisits the 2012 congressional...
A once ascending political career is on the brink of collapse. In this episode, we break down the mounting sexual misconduct claims facing Eric Swalwell . In addition to his gubernatorial campaign, does it force a...
Episode #128
Oakland Unified is at a crossroads—and the stakes couldn't be higher. This week, Oakland school boardmember Mike Hutchinson joins the podcast for a blunt conversation about OUSD's deepening budget crisis, and whether...
Episode #127
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Episode #126
San Leandro City Councilmember Xouhoa Bowen joins the program for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about the inequities—and consequences—women still face in local politics. Bowen recounts being assaulted...
Episode #125
Former Oakland City Councilmember Loren Taylor joins the show to break down a busy week in East Bay politics. We unpack new developments in the East Bay's federal corruption case, including insights from last week's...
Episode #124
Former Alameda City Councilmember Malia Vella joins the show with Steve Tavares and Trishala Vinnakota for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of Alameda and what comes next for the city, and whether she has...
Episode #123
Dan Mendoza is back, along with Steve Tavares and Trishala Vinnakota , and the timing couldn't be better. —We analyze the year in East Bay politics: President Trump's impact on the county and its cities; a look back at...
Episode #122
East Bay Insiders Podcast 3rd Annual Insidey Awards honoring the highs and lows in East Bay politics in 2025. Follow along with the list of this year's nominees: —Best performance by a public official Ken Houston...
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student of Christian reformed theology, British Paralympic Association
Chair of the Housing Committee / District 10 California State Senator, California state senator
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