# Lateefah Simon

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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon on Doing the Work | Introducing Who's With Me? with W. Kamau Bell

Male comedian-led podcasts need a savior, and W. Kamau Bell is the man for the job. Instead of hosting a podcast that turns young boys into assholes, fans the flames of fascism, plays footsie with war criminals, and lies more often than it tells the truth, Kamau is going to do something different w…

Rep. Lateefah Simon on Trump's Oakland Coal Terminal Proposal, Waymo's Growing Pains

This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcast…

Trump, Iran say close to deal to open Hormuz Strait; Activists rally for $30 minimum wage in Alameda County, submit petitions to put it on November Ballot – August 5, 2026

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Iran say close to deal to open Hormuz, Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel’s existence not up for negotiation despite agreement; Reporter asks British Foreign Minister if…

Jamie Joyce is a contender for Alameda's congressional seat

In another instance of the old guard being challenged by the new, 36-year-old Berkeley resident Jamie Joyce, the director of Society Library, an internet repository of arguments from all points of view, is stepping up to challenge Lateefah Simon, Alameda's representative in congress. She represents…

Rep. Lateefah Simon in D.C. and The Next Big Thing in East Bay Politics

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 and the political moment facing the region. Then, meet a name you may be hearin…

Voting is open. Now what?

Episode 1 opens Season 12 with Ashley Shelton on what the gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act means for voters this November, and how to protect your ballot anyway. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics is a production of The BGG Media. This season is produced by Cinthia Pimentel of Ombie Pro…

What's on the ballot?

EPISODE OVERVIEW: You researched the candidates. Then you hit the questions at the bottom of the ballot. A’shanti sits down with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center to break down the ballot measures that will shape your life long after November 3. Next Week: Episo…

Our Bodies Are on the Ballot

Episode Overview: Six days out, Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson joins A’shanti to break down why reproductive freedom is on the ballot again, from abortion measures in four states to the Medicaid cuts hitting birth control and STI care, and the three things to do before y…

Brown Girls, It's Election Day! Go Vote.

Brown Girls, today is the day. 🗳️  If you haven't voted yet, make your plan, go vote, and bring people with you. If you voted by mail, track your ballot and make sure it was received. Find your polling place at vote.gov. Remember, information is only the beginning. Action is key. Next episode: Sea…

Bonus: Madam Governor, and the Women Who Made History in 2026

Episode Overview:Last night, America elected its first Black woman governor, its first Native American woman governor, its first Native woman senator, and Texas's first Latina governor. In this quick bonus episode, A’shanti F. Gholar runs down the women of color who made history on November 3, 2026…