Larry Gerston, Professor, SJSU; Political Analyst, NBC 11; Author, Not So Golden After All: The Rise and Fall of California; Twitter: @lgerston
Melissa Griffin, Columnist, San Francisco Examiner; Contributor, KPIX TV and San Francisco Magazine; Attorney; Twitter: @SFEX_Griffin
Debra J. Saunders, Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle; "Token Conservative" Blogger, SFGate.com; Twitter: @debrajsaunders
John Zipperer, Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club — host; Twitter: @cwclub

Who said political discussion couldn't be civil? Join our panelists for informative and fun commentary on political and other major news, audience discussion of the week’s events, and our news quiz!

Stay after the program to meet other smart and engaged individuals, and discuss the news over snacks at the member social. The Club attracts the Bay Area's brightest and most connected to its stage and audience. Meet them.

Location: SF Club Office
Time: 11:30 a.m. check-in, noon program, 1-2 p.m. social with snacks
Cost:$5 members, $7 students (with valid ID)