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Bay Area Midterms 2026: Billionaire Influence, Political Backlash and the Battle for San Francisco and Antioch
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, political battles across the Bay Area are raising urgent questions about money, race, displacement, policing and who ultimately controls local government. On the second installment of Hard Knock Radio’s election roundtable series, host Davey D spoke with veteran journalist Tim Redmond of 48 Hills, East Contra Costa County political activist Brandon Dawkins and KPFA journalist Frank Sterling Jr. about the changing political landscape in San Francisco and Antioch.
Redmond warned that unprecedented amounts of money are flowing into San Francisco elections…
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