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Doomloop Dispatch
Hosted by Kevin L. Jones · EN
Welcome to the Doomloop Dispatch, the podcast about the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Journalists Kevin L. Jones and D. Scot Miller take every episode to tell you about what’s going on in the Bay, including the facts the media conveniently leaves out.
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94. June 2 election breakdown
2w ago00:59:20Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk about the results from the most recent election, a mid-year election that saw a low turnout and a lot of disappointment. We get into it and what the left needs to do in the future. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESCalifornia election results:https://dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov/San Francisco election results:https://missionlocal.org/2026/06/san-francisco-june-2026-election-results/Alameda County election results:https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovresults/259/Contra Costa resultshttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/91835/ElectionSummaryReportRPT-1218-AM-632026?bidId=San Francisco progressives got their clocks cleaned this electionhttps://sfstandard.com/2026/06/03/san-francisco-progressives-election-defeatThe Dan Grand Slam? How Daniel Lurie got everything he wanted on election nighthttps://sfstandard.com/2026/06/02/primary-election-night-daniel-lurie-wins-wong-sherrill/Omar on Measure Ehttps://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2062225770949521704?s=20Shahid cliphttps://x.com/onlyfanons/status/2062081580978565407?s=20
Transcribe →93. Meme-ing and politicking with Abe Woodliff
3w ago01:03:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews Abe Woodliff of Bay Area Memes. We get into his history in the Bay Area, how his politics have evolved and using social media as a platform for content. We had a good time!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESReal Bay Area Memeshttps://www.instagram.com/realbayareamemes/The City Of Sensitive Fraudshttps://youtu.be/3kch_eJrPo8?si=sANdHtwFmpgYes5kWhat Saikat Chakrabarti's Rally Says About San Franciscohttps://brokeassstuart.com/p/what-saikat-chakrabarti-s-rally-says-about-san-franciscoProblematic – Abe’s Substackhttps://abrahamwoodliff.substack.com/
Transcribe →92. Voter Guide for June 2, 2026
May 1101:11:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D. Scot run through the candidates and ballot measures up for vote on June 2, giving their thoughts along the way. Tune in and take notes!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchVOTER GUIDEGovernor: I wish Tony Thurmond but it’s probably SteyerLt. Governor: Oliver Ma (Tubbs endorsed Bloomberg)Secretary of State – Shirley Weber Attorney General – Rob BontaController – Malia CohenTreasurer — Tony VasquezInsurance Commissioner — Jane KimSuperintendent of Public Instruction — Nichelle HendersonBoard of Equalization — Sally LieberState Senate SD 10: Anne KepnerState Assembly AD 12: Jessica Elward State Assembly AD 14: Mark Rendon (fuck Buffy Wicks)State Assembly AD 16: no endorsement Rebecca Bauer-Kahan ain’t greatState Assembly AD 17: No Endorsement (Anybody but Matt Haney)State Assembly AD 18: Mia Bonta but check out Andre Sanford State Assembly AD 19: No Endorsement (Catherine Stefani incumbent - she hates sideshows, homeless people)CA State Supreme Court (2 seats): Alexandra PrayCongressDistrict 11: Connie ChanDistrict 12: Lateefah SimonAlameda County District Attorney: Pamela PriceSan Francisco:Supervisorial District 2: Lori Brooke (Fuck Stephen Sherrill)Supervisorial District 4: Natalie GeeSFUSD Special Election: Brandee MarckmannSan Francisco Ballot measures:A- YesB- NoC- NoD- YES Alameda County measures Measure E: YesMeasure A: YesMeasure C: YesMeasure D: No?Good voting guides:Our Revolution East Bay https://www.ourrevolutioneastbay.org/voter-guide---2026-primary.htmlHarvey Milk LGTBQ Democratic Clubhttps://www.milkclub.org/endorsementsSan Francisco Bay Guardianhttps://www.sfbg.com/2026/05/06/endorsements-for-the-june-2-election/
Transcribe →91. Taking on rich congressional candidates with Connie Chan
May 100:52:57Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews San Francisco supervisor and candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi in congress, Connie Chan. We get into the vicious campaign for Pelosi’s seat and all the issues in San Francisco you care about. Tune in!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESConnie Chan’s websitehttps://www.conniechansf.com/Face Time: Could Connie Chan’s ‘working people’-centered leadership work in Congress?https://sf.gazetteer.co/face-time-could-connie-chans-working-people-centered-leadership-work-in-congress?giftLink=de932644d4af68304d73b81768303b32SEIU pulls its endorsement of Scott Wiener, backs only Connie Chan in House racehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/scott-wiener-seiu-22196389.phpIn bid for Congress, Connie Chan offers a ‘pragmatic’ track recordhttps://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/supervisor-connie-chan-bid-for-congress/article_0ad05f66-ee11-4699-b949-1a0fb7d6d2e4.html
Transcribe →90. Talking Tech Fascism and Crooked Orgs
Apr 2301:04:34Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss the many stories of the week, including Palantir’s truncated tech manifesto, upheaval at organizations like Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, and whistleblowers in the Alameda County DA’s office.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESPalantir releases fascist tech manifestohttps://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2045574398573453312?s=20Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowershttps://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/can-ai-judge-journalism-a-thiel-backed-startup-says-yes-even-if-it-risks-chilling-whistleblowers/Henry Lee shares image of guns that was made with AIhttps://x.com/Dscot510/status/2046754410081161326?s=20S.F. supe candidate says GrowSF tried talking him out of race, offered to ‘look into’ commission seathttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-sunset-district-4-growsf-albert-chow/Jay Cheng resigns as head of wealthy S.F. political pressure grouphttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-jay-cheng-neighbors-for-a-better-san-francisco/https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/20/power-play-jay-cheng-lurie/Ethics complaint alleges pro-Matt Mahan PAC, campaign illegally coordinatedhttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/matt-mahan-fppc-complaint-moritz-caruso/Bay Area Council hires former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as new leaderhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/13/bay-area-council-hires-oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf/Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doinghttps://48hills.org/2026/04/lurie-wants-to-undermine-mandate-for-big-institutions-to-tell-neighborhoods-what-they-are-doing/SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing Firsthttps://48hills.org/2026/04/sf-backs-away-from-harm-reduction-and-housing-first/Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowinghttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/alameda-county-district-attorney-whistleblower-complaint-ursula-jones-dickson-alexandra-grayner/Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorneyhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/oakland-police-department-violating-california-public-records-act/
Transcribe →89. Santa Cruz Politics with Ami Chen Mills
Apr 1600:53:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk with Ami Chen Mills, host of Moment of Truth on KSQD and a candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz. We get into Mills’s platform, the issues Santa Cruz faces in terms affordability and tech, and most importantly, why Ami will make SC better when she is mayor.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESAmi’s campaign site:https://www.amichenmills.com/Ami’s profile on the City of Santa Cruz websitehttps://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/City-Clerk/2026-Elections/June-2-2026/Mayoral-Candidates/Ami-Chen-MillsElection Guide Nov. 8, 2022: Ami Chen Mills, District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisorhttps://santacruzlocal.org/ami-chen-mills/Profile of Ami on City on a Hillhttps://cityonahillpress.com/2026/04/12/uc-santa-cruz-lecturer-ami-chen-mills-is-running-for-mayor/$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifelinehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/elections/california-governor-mahan-donor-silicon-valley.html
Transcribe →88. ICE attacks and the growing surveillance state
Mar 2600:57:33Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss recent headlines in the Bay Area, starting with the explosive story about Cesar Chavez. We then get into cities trying to reform their charters, ICE attacking folks and Flock continuing its blitzkrieg into Bay Area cities. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESICE at SFOhttps://x.com/loomdoop/status/2036280747158544709?s=20https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/attorneys-say-sfpd-may-have-violated-the-law-during-ice-arrest-at-sfo/https://sfist.com/2026/03/24/sfpd-may-have-violated-sanctuary-laws-by-helping-ice-at-sfo-bystander-files-lawsuit/Arrests behind closed doorshttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-ice-data-arrests-breakdown-check-ins/De-arrestinghttps://cldc.org/de-arrestingCesar Chavezhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.htmlCharter ReformOaklandhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/01/30/oakland-strong-mayor-charter-reform-barbara-lee/San Franciscohttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/daniel-lurie-city-charter-san-francisco-consolidation/Plans ignoredhttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-commission-streamlining-prop-e-hearing/Flock Surveillancehttps://x.com/Dscot510/status/2036832181633564883?s=20Edward Escobar:https://www.facebook.com/groups/438923842979658/permalink/3019937388211611/https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/03/19/flock-safety-berkeley-police-alprs-ptz-cameras-drones
Transcribe →87. Berkeley gentrification with Kate Harrison
Mar 1301:00:30Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin speaks to former Berkeley City Council member Kate Harrison about Berkeley politics, mainly the forces gentrifying the famously liberal city. We get into the fights over roads and sidewalks, the treatment of the homeless and why she quit the council.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESKate Harrison for Mayor of Berkeleyhttps://www.facebook.com/kate4berkeley/Councilmember Kate Harrison abruptly resigns, saying ‘Berkeley’s processes are broken’https://www.berkeleyside.org/2024/01/31/berkeley-kate-harrison-council-mayorProfile: Kate Harrison, Berkeley Mayor candidatehttps://berkeleyspeaks.org/profile-kate-harrison/Empty empires: A few Berkeley landlords are sitting on several vacant buildingshttps://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/30/empty-empires-a-few-berkeley-landlords-are-sitting-on-several-vacant-buildingsLetters: Here’s what’s wrong with Berkeley and why a City Council member resignedhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/berkeley-farming-water-oakland-crime-18645459.php
Transcribe →86. Denim Dan stumbles as techie fascists prepare for 2026
Mar 900:37:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss the headlines of the day, starting with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s bodyguard getting bodychecked and Lurie’s bullshit claims of anti-semitism at his anti-Prop I presser. We also dive into Garry Tan’s fight against the billionaire tax and the debate over Flock surveillance.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESLurie’s body guard is attacked:https://x.com/MLNow/status/2029798049510477885?s=20Flock on the way out?https://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2029389706748936334?s=20https://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2029287910562836562?s=20https://oakland-observer.ghost.io/in-the-details-happenings-findings-discoveries-and-observations-at-city-hall-week-ending-3-1-2026-3/MOuntain view ends Flock contract:https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/mountain-view-flock-safety/4042817/Richmond debates bringing Flock backhttps://richmondside.org/2026/03/04/richmond-residents-debate-flock-license-plate-readers/https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/richmond-council-vote-flock-contract/4045892https://x.com/Trevor4SF/status/2028996023599939989?s=20Right wing candidates being pushedRepublican-Turned-Democrat Marie Hurabiell Joins Race for Nancy Pelosi's House Seathttps://sfist.com/2026/02/25/republican-turned-democrat/https://x.com/PhoenixProjNow/status/2029099636364067299?s=20Chris Larsen goes after Porterhttps://x.com/eli_kamisher/status/2029400622571896923?s=20Garry Tan supporting Ro Khanna’s opponenthttps://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/the-candidate-that-silicon-valley-built-is-now-the-one-they-want-to-tear-down/https://x.com/garrytan/status/2028851911252996535GRow SF throwing money at “moderates”https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/two-sf-groups-promise-big-spending-to-keep-moderates-in-the-majority/article_5093532f-aa76-457f-8253-56830cadad3a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_sfexaminerBillionaire tax is “illegalhttps://garryslist.org/posts/asset-seizure-a-one-act-playhttps://x.com/kscottz/status/2029425968537022671?s=20Lurie’s cutting the budget, giving tax breaksSan Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Looks to Eliminate 500 City Jobshttps://www.kqed.org/news/12075213/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-looks-to-eliminate-500-city-jobsLurie wants to end Prop Ihttps://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-transfer-tax-cut-21940739.php
Transcribe →85. Oakland Police and federal oversight with Ali Winston
Feb 1800:59:11Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk to journalist Ali Winston, journalist and author of one of our favorite books, The Riders Come Out At Night. We get into the Oakland Police Department’s struggles to come out from under federal oversight. We also get into the threat of ICE and the decline of legacy media. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESThe Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killingshttps://www.wired.com/story/ice-cbp-srt-bortac-units-immigration-operations/?_sp=89056ad2-22f7-47e3-8bdb-03abd0e6fd75.1771231781879What Oakland, Calif., Tells Us About Why Police Reform Is So Hardhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/books/review/the-riders-come-out-at-night-ali-winston-darwin-bondgraham.htmlRemote Wyoming vacation lodge emerges as haven for US ‘dissident’ righthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/24/wyoming-vacation-lodge-rightwingOnline Predators. Targeting Kids On Discord, Minecraft & Roblox. Ali Winston, Investigative Reporterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDOOwHsuQLkThe Violent Rise of ‘No Lives Matter’https://www.wired.com/story/no-lives-matter-764-violence/One Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can’t find records detailing much of what he didhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/01/29/oakland-police-overtime/
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