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I Left My Podcast in San Francisco brings you inside the stories of the people who keep our city moving. Each episode highlights leaders and team members from across departments—sharing the innovations, challenges, and passion behind the work that shapes life in San Francisco.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Julie Kirschbaum: Buses, Bikes & Better Streets - SFMTA’s Vision Ahead (opens the original)
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Go behind the scenes of San Francisco’s transportation system with SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum. From her Midwest roots to 20 years improving Muni, Julie shares how SFMTA keeps the city moving — cable cars, bus routes, bike safety, street design, parking, paratransit and more.We talk about free Muni for youth, the system’s financial challenges, her favorite routes, hidden gems in the city, and why San Francisco is such a special place.If you care about transit, equity, or th
Kelly Dearman: How SF Supports Aging and Disability Communities (opens the original)
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In this episode of I Left My Podcast in San Francisco, Executive Director Kelly Dearman of the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) joins us for a wide‑ranging conversation about accessibility, aging, disability rights, and the magic of growing up in San Francisco.We talk about her personal journey as a native San Franciscan, her family’s legacy in public service, and how DAS supports more than 30,000 older adults and people with disabilities through programs like IHSS, senior cente
Diana Aroche: Latina Leadership in Action: Inside SF’s Women’s Agenda (opens the original)
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Join us for an inspiring Latino Heritage Month episode as we sit down with Dr. Diana Aroche, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Department on the Status of Women. Diana shares her family’s immigrant journey from El Salvador, the cultural roots that shaped her activism, and her path through public health, violence prevention, and city leadership.We talk about the Women’s Agenda, maternal health equity, gender representation, policy wins, and her vision for a more inclusive San Francisco. Plus
Mike Levine: A New Chapter in SF’s Homelessness Response (opens the original)
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Meet Mike Levine, the new Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. We dive into how the city is tackling homelessness, supportive housing, community partnerships, and the city’s multi-year procurement plan,. This episode explores public service leadership, the homelessness response system, supportive housing programs, nonprofit collaboration, and the future of San Francisco’s housing strategy. If you care about SF, civic innovation, public policy, or homelessn
Greg Wagner: From Budgets to Better Streets - The Controller’s Role in SF Life (opens the original)
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Meet SF Comptroller Greg Wagner — the city’s financial watchdog keeping San Francisco running behind the scenes. From Ed Lee stories to street-cleanliness reports to Sunset hidden gems, Greg breaks down what the Controller’s Office REALLY does for our city. http://sfcontroller.org/
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