San Diego Politics Show Debuts with Councilmember Interview, Balboa Park Panel

New biweekly video series aims to make local politics more accessible for San Diegans

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The inaugural episode of the San Diego Politics Show features an extended interview with Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera discussing issues like taxes, short-term rentals, and affordability, as well as a panel discussion with Balboa Park experts on the controversial paid parking proposal.

Why it matters

The San Diego Politics Show aims to help San Diegans better understand the decisions and actions of their elected officials by providing in-depth coverage and analysis of key local issues and policies.

The details

The new biweekly video series is a collaboration between Times of San Diego's Editor and General Manager Andrew Keatts and political analyst Matt Strabone. Each episode will feature segments on pertinent local topics, including interviews with elected officials and panels with subject matter experts.

  • The first episode of the San Diego Politics Show premiered on February 4, 2026.
  • The next episode is scheduled to be released on February 15, 2026.

The players

Andrew Keatts

Editor and General Manager of Times of San Diego, co-host of the San Diego Politics Show.

Matt Strabone

Political analyst, co-host of the San Diego Politics Show.

Sean Elo-Rivera

San Diego City Councilmember for District 9, featured in the inaugural episode's interview segment.

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What they’re saying

“Every other Sunday we'll be going live at 9am on the San Diego Politics Show YouTube channel with segments surrounding pertinent local issues.”

— Andrew Keatts, Editor and General Manager, Times of San Diego (Times of San Diego)

What’s next

The next episode of the San Diego Politics Show is scheduled to be released on February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The San Diego Politics Show aims to make local politics more accessible and understandable for San Diego residents by providing in-depth coverage and analysis of key issues and policies affecting the city.