—EPISODE 142–Former Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor joins East Bay Insiders for an inside look at the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the Duong family. Taylor discusses the alleged conspiracy that emerged from the 2022 mayoral election, its impact on his campaign, and what the explosive courtroom testimony reveals about Oakland politics.
—Co-host Trishala Vinnakota, who served as a consultant to Taylor’s mayoral campaign, adds her firsthand perspective as we unpack the political intrigue, alleged backroom dealings, and fallout from one of Oakland’s biggest scandals.
—Plus, the CA14 congressional race takes an ugly turn after Melissa Hernández accuses Rep. Aisha Wahab of communicating with the Taliban during a debate. Was it a desperate political attack that backfired? We break down the remark, and what it means for their increasingly bitter November rematch.
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