Sexual Violence and Politics - with Lily Ho, and Olga Miranda

The recent horrifying news about Cesar Chavez and his sexual abuse of the women around him has been a gut punch for many who grew up admiring Chavez and the movement he helped build. On today's episode we speak with Lily Ho who serves as chair of the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Harassment for the San Francisco Democratic Party, and Olga Miranda, President of SEIU Local 87 about how local political groups are wrestling with this news, and the work that is being done to make things better in the future.

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About the Podcast

The Fun Police

San Francisco Politics, Policy, Nightlife, and Fun

Cities should be fun and full of life! Join Ben Bleiman, Sharky Laguana, and Manny Yekutiel as they interview local politicians and celebrities about the nitty gritty of San Francisco politics, policy, and nightlife. If you are curious how city government works, and think we could use a little more excitement in the urban landscape, this is the show for you.

About your hosts

Ben Bleiman

SF bar/dispensary owner. Nightlife advocate. Founder of the SF Bar Owner Alliance (500 sf bar owners and counting). Chairman of the Board of the Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39. President of SF Entertainment Commission (but my opinions are my own).

Sharky Laguana

CEO and founder of Bandago, a passenger van rental company with strong ties to the live music industry, and Campago, a camper van manufacturing company. President, San Francisco Small Business Commission. President of the American Car Rental Association.

Manny Yekutiel

Manny Yekutiel is the owner of Manny's, a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, political bookstore and civic gathering and events space at the corner of 16th and Valencia in the Mission District. He is a former member of the city's Small Business Commission and currently serves on the SFMTA Board of Directors.