
Pacific Standard Time is the SF Standard’s weekly news podcast about the people and ideas driving San Francisco's future — and their ripple effects across the country. Hosted by Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell. New episodes Wednesdays.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

There’s a new way to catch “Pacific Standard Time” — we’ve added video to our podcast. We’ll continue to drop new episodes each week, with hosts Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell covering the latest news affecting San Francisco and the Bay... more
For a lot of people, 2025 was a rough year — and 2026 isn’t proving much better. So amid difficulty and despair, “Pacific Standard Time” hosts Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell wanted to discover the ways people are embracing joy.
At the f... more
It’s not just you. San Francisco chefs are “mortified” by how much it costs to eat at their restaurants.
That’s according to Sara Deseran, an editor-at-large at The Standard who covers food and dining. She talked to chefs and restaurant owners who a... more
Tech founders used to drop out of college. Now many aren’t even going.
This week on “Pacific Standard Time,” we talk to Rya Jetha, who covers tech culture for The Standard, and 13-year-old founder Michael Goldstein.
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A human-centered approach to exploring the current events shaping San Francisco, our state and our country. I really enjoyed the interview with the federal immigration court judge and felt such deep empathy for what she has been navigating under the current administration while simply trying to do her job.
First episode was surprisingly complex, but also FUNNY.
Second episode shows what’s wrong with the country that we keep appointing people to office who have no idea what they’re doing!
Good stuff, keep it up.
Really informative reporting on the first episode which looks at what happened when ICE repurposed a prison in a small California city. Highly recommend.
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Emily is the best
Jesse’s got the swag—truly from the West Coast. Seriously balanced journalism.
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This news commentary podcast focuses on the evolving landscape of San Francisco, exploring the social, political, and economic forces shaping the region's future. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics, including immigration, technology's impact on society, local governance, and the experiences of individuals in the community. The discussions often include interviews with local leaders, activists, and everyday citizens, giving a comprehensive view of the intersections between policy and personal narratives. Notably, the podcast emphasizes objectivity and explores both sides of contentious issues, making complex topics accessible and engaging to listeners interested in current affairs.
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Recent guests on Pacific Standard Time include:
1. Michael Goldstein
2. Jeff Goldstein
3. Lisa Goldstein
4. Abigail Larios
5. Jake Simons
6. Emma Kocina
7. Gavin Newsom
8. Chris Gilliard
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