The Podlight

San José Spotlight

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The Podlight is produced by San José Spotlight, the city's award-winning nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political and business reporting. Hosted by reporter Keith Menconi, our show features in-depth conversations with South Bay leaders, lawmakers and influencers about policy, politics and government, delving into critical issues such as housing, technology, business, homelessness, education and development.

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Recent episodes

  • Making sense of this year’s electionOct 21, 2026 · 16 min
  • Who gets a say in Silicon Valley’s tech future?Sep 29, 2026 · 21 min
  • Two big questions for Silicon ValleyAug 18, 2026 · 46 min
  • Can San Jose handle more data centers?Jul 22, 2026 · 33 min
  • Breaking down the primary electionJun 8, 2026 · 25 min
  • Matt Mahan’s longshot governor bidMay 17, 2026 · 20 min
  • East San Jose reckons with Cesar Chavez’s legacyApr 3, 2026 · 11 min
  • Inside San Jose's budget shortfallMar 25, 2026 · 22 min
  • How San Jose is betting on big gamesFeb 14, 2026 · 14 min
  • The cost of cutting SNAP: Families on the brink in Silicon ValleyNov 7, 2025 · 11 min

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