Week to Week Politics Roundtable and Social Hour: November 17, 2025

As the year winds down and we head into the holiday season, let's take stock of the state of politics in the Bay Area, California, and nationally.

Join us in-person (and bring a friend) or online for the Week to Week political roundtable. Learn more about the people, trends and topics driving the political news of the day.

Come early for a pre-program social hour with wine and light bites, then enjoy and learn as our panel of political experts explains what happened and what to expect, and answers your questions.

SPEAKERS

Carla Marinucci, Political Journalist; Former Writer, Politico California Playbook; Former Senior Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle; Threads @carlamarinucci

Dan Schnur, Professor, University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications; Professor, University of California Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies; Host, "Dan Schnur Political Report"; Twitter @danschnur

Melissa Caen, Legal and Political Analyst; Attorney

John Zipperer, Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California—Host

5 p.m. doors open, check-in & member social hour
6–7 p.m. program
(all times Pacific TIme)