Really, San Francisco? Greenberg & Sandberg Podcast
Provocative and insightful, Richie Greenberg and Erica Sandberg join forces to critique San Francisco City Hall shenanigans, explore the glitz and society of the city. The two are long-time residents of the City by The Bay, work as journalists and political commentators. Questions, comments? Find us on our website, greenbergsandberg.com
Episodes
38 episodes
S3 E10: You Voted For Whom? Honey, We Need a Debate!
Richie and Erica debate, well, debates! Political candidates who've been included and left out of forums and debates for a variety of reasons, some good, some ridiculous. And just why did you vote for this candidate or that? What's the drive?&n...
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Episode 10
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34:22
S3 E9: Two for Friday: The Mission Good and Bad. Drugs and Food.
Richie and Erica relate each of their recent experiences visiting The Mission district this week. Enjoying a great evening dinner on Valencia Street, and just blocks away, the humanitarian disaster of open drug dealing, sales of stolen merchand...
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Episode 9
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20:49
S3 E8: Hot 5: Iran Celebrates, Muni Tax, Parents Rights, Tech Fights, Workers Fired
It's a jam packed episode! Richie and Erica review the Hot 5 items in the news this week: Iranians across the Bay Area and California celebrate the elimination of Ayatollah Khomenei; SF leaders plan a tax to pay for Muni deficit; Supreme Court ...
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Episode 8
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39:00
S3 E7: Nancy Pelosi's Successor: Wiener, Chan, Chakrabarti and Hurabiell
Richie and Erica discus the views of the current 3 top contenders for CA D-11 House of Representatives (San Francisco) race this year, and the surprise entry of Marie Hurabiell yesterday. A comparison between Scott Wiener, Connie Chan, Saikat C...
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Episode 7
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40:51
S3 E6: Press Censorship at Manny's Cafe?
Erica explains how the owner of Manny's, a San Francisco cafe and venue well-known for hosting prominent politicians and informative discourse, asked her not to report on an event she RSVP'd to (and paid the ticket price to attend). He then mad...
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Episode 6
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25:13
S3 E5: Formula 1 Takes Over San Francisco Recap
Richie and Erica were at the Oracle Racing Red Bull Ford Motorsport-sponsored Formula 1 Showrun and Exhibition along the city's Marina Boulevard, to showcase the capabilities of the drivers and the machines. Was it worth going to the event? Her...
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Episode 5
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19:10
S3 E4: Post Super Bowl Wrap. SF Back to Normal!
Richie and Erica review the events of the LX Super Bowl in San Francisco, and how things are quickly back to normal. Also, upcoming conventions and events in the city.
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Episode 4
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24:54
Super Bowl Preview February 2026
Richie is joined by Erica live at Moscone Center and Yerba Buena for a preview of the upcoming events in San Francisco for Super Bowl week.
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4:52
S3 E3: Compelled Speech Is Bullying!
Richie and Erica decry the "Compelled Speech" efforts rearing their ugly head once again, locally and across the nation. Tech companies, government officials, Hollywood celebrities and civic leaders use guilt and pressure tactics, demand ...
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Episode 3
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31:23
S3 E2 Matt Boschetto And Upper Great Highway Prop K
Richie and Erica are joined by special guest Matt Boschetto, who ran for San Francisco District 7 Supervisor (city council) and also co-led the effort to prevent permanent closure of the West Side's Upper Great Highway, a 2024 ballot measure kn...
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Episode 2
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36:57
S3 E1: Congressional Candidates! Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2026! Richie and Erica are back, discussing the Congressional candidate forum held Wednesday, January 8th, 2026. Scott Wiener, Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti took the stage and unloaded their far-left Progressive ideology for all...
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Episode 1
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36:56
S2 Episode 23: Mayor Lurie Approves Reparations Funding
In the final episode of 2025, Richie and Erica lament the approval by the city’s mayor of the Board of Supervisors’ legislation creating a Reparations fund. Daniel Lurie, novice mayor, has outraged a significant portion of San Franciscans...
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Episode 23
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27:33
S2 Episode 22: The $1 Billion Lurie Deficit
Richie and Erica chat Sunday 12.7.2025 on location at a local cafe, examining the latest news from San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie's office: There will be be a $1 Billion shortfall, a major budget deficit next year, 2026. Why? How? Was shoul...
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Episode 22
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22:04
S2 Episode 21: SFPD Chief, Upzoning Plan, SF Sues Food Producers
Erica starts off this information-packed episode looking at the latest lawsuit by San Francisco against the nation's top 10 food producers over the quality and ingredients of products. San Francisco SFPD has a new chief. The City Council/Board ...
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Episode 21
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40:16
S2 Episode 20: Latest on Pelosi Successor; RV's in San Francisco
On today's episode, Richie outlines who's currently running for the House of Representatives to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Erica walked a long way exploring San Francisco's southeast and central neighborhoods and relates what shocking things she saw...
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Episode 20
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41:23
S2 Episode 19: San Francisco Uneven Neighborhood Rise
Erica takes the lead in today's discussion with Richie as they explore the uneven development, growth, and excitement over San Francisco's rise. Mayor Lurie is a cheerlead for the city, yet many districts remain left behind. Excitement is here,...
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Episode 19
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23:55
S2 Episode 18: San Francisco Will Have A New Police Chief Any Minute
Richie and Erica discuss the announcement, expected any time now, and expected Tuesday Nov 4th, 2025, of the next Chief of Police for San Francisco. Erica explains in detail the process of compiling the list of candidates and how they are consi...
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Episode 18
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27:22
S2 Episode 17: Trump Grants Mayor Lurie a Reprieve
Richie and Erica discuss last Thursday's announcement President Trump will hold off "surging" federal agents into San Francisco, at city mayor Lurie's request. The pressure is squarely on Mayor Lurie as he has to perform. Instead, Lurie, joined...
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Episode 17
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36:47
S2 Episode 16: National Guard, Benioff and City Hall Tantrum
Richie and Erica examine the recent temper tantrum thrown by San Francisco city hall officials over the possibility that federal law enforcement, National Guard, FBI, ICE and more may be sent to our city. We discuss billionaire head of Salesfor...
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Episode 16
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28:23
S2 Episode 15: Gary McCoy as Candidate for Supervisor
Erica and Richie rant on the newly-announced candidacy of controversial activist Gary McCoy for San Francisco District 8 Supervisor/city council in 2026. McCoy has a checked past and legal actions which render him unqualified for public office....
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Episode 15
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43:52
S2 Episode 14: Statues
Richie Greenberg and Erica Sandberg today discuss Christopher Columbus, the statue dedicated to him in Coit Tower North Beach neighborhood which was removed in 2020 by protesters during early Covid lockdowns, Italian immigrants in San Francisco...
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Episode 14
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28:14
S2 Episode 13: Charlie Kirk death, and San Francisco Fentanyl Crisis
Richie and Erica discuss the appalling death of Charlie Kirk today, assassinated at an Utah university event. They also tackle the fentanyl crisis as thousands of addicts have dies on the streets of San Francisco, while billions of taxpayers' m...
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Episode 13
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40:05
S2 Episode 12: Trump Sending Troops to San Francisco?
Richie and Erica discuss the latest freakout from San Francisco city hall elected officials who are reacting to President Trump's asserting federal intervention may be coming. SF District 5 supervisor Bilal Mahmood is especially miffed as the e...
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Episode 12
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31:27
S2 Episode 11: Special Episode- Engardio Recall Voting Begins
Richie Greenberg and Erica Sandberg discuss early voting for the recall of Joel Engardio, San Francisco's District 4 elected city council member (supervisor), which starts today Aug 18th 2025.We review the reasons for recall, the role of...
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Episode 11
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30:53
S2 Episode 10: What can San Francisco Learn from Prague?
Erica is back on the podcast after returning from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic. She shares her experiences and outlines the differences between Prague and San Francisco. What can we learn from how the Czech people treat tourists?
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Episode 10
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24:47