Voice of San Francisco

John Rothmann (Apr 17, 2024): Useful Mayoral Candidate Feedback

Why are San Francisco's mayoral races nonpartisan? Does it matter? Rothmann says the labels don't matter; what the candidates actually stand for matters, and he lays out a plan to get their views.

The Voice Weekly: Inside Elections with David Latterman

Co-hosts Melissa Caen and John Zipperer talk to veteran San Francisco political analyst about election data and what it shows about the recent moderate voter surge—and whether there really was a surge at all.

John Rothmann: Anti-Israel Protests

Host John F. Rothmann discusses the pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests that shut down bridges, airports and major streets yesterday across the country.

John Rothmann on Bike Coalition, SFMTA and the right of access

John Rothmann on slow streets, the Bike Coalition's power, the SFMTA—and the right of access for all.

John Rothmann on Ranked Choice Voting

John Rothmann gives an introduction to San Francisco's mayoral election and the central — and controversial — role played by ranked-choice voting.

John Rothmann: OJ Simpson's San Francisco Roots

John Rothmann kicks off his Voice of San Francisco podcast with memories of his former classmate OJ Simpson, ruminating on fame, race and perceptions of justice—as only legendary radio host Rothmann can.