Inside Oakland’s Mayor’s Race: The Fight for Power & the People

Oakland is at a breaking point—and a turning point.

In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I'm naming names, connecting the dots, and holding power to account. I'm joined by organizer, abolitionist, and fearless truthteller Cat Brooks for an unflinching look at the political forces shaping Oakland’s mayor's race—and the progressive leaders pushing back.

This conversation isn’t just about an election. It’s about the soul of a city. About whether leadership will serve the people—or sell them out. Whether we will continue to see politics as business as usual—or step into our collective power and demand something radically different.

This one’s for the folks who refuse to sit on the sidelines.

We’re diving deep into:
- The real stakes in Oakland’s mayoral race (and who’s pulling the strings)
- What abolitionist leadership looks like in city government
- How movement politics can (and must) reshape local power
- The disconnect between communities and City Hall
- What it takes to lead a city in crisis—and still center the people
- Why this moment in Oakland matters for cities across the country

Whether you live in Oakland or you’re watching from afar, this episode will challenge you to rethink what leadership should look like—and who we’re fighting for.