Oakland is at a crossroads. With Mayor Sheng Thao facing federal bribery charges and public safety concerns mounting, the city's leadership crisis has reached a breaking point. But this isn’t just about one mayor—it’s about a system that has failed Oaklanders for decades.
In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I sit down with longtime Oakland advocate Pamela Drake to break down the latest corruption scandal, the history of power struggles between City Hall and law enforcement, and the role of money in shaping the city’s future. Can the next mayor finally turn things around? Or is Oakland doomed to repeat the same cycle of failed leadership?
Key topics we’re diving into:
- The federal indictment against Mayor Sheng Thao: What she’s accused of and what this means for Oakland politics
- Oakland’s crime narrative: How fear-based messaging shapes public perception and policy
- The power struggle between City Hall & the Oakland Police Department: A decades-long battle over control
- Money, influence and corruption: How deep-pocket donors shape elections and policy decisions
- What’s next for Oakland: Who could step up as the city’s next leader?
Tune in for a fearless, unfiltered conversation about crime, corruption and the fight for a just and accountable government.
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