We wrap up 2024 with the 2nd Annual Insidey Awards, recognizing the best and worst in Alameda County politics. Plus, we remember Rickey Henderson. Thank you for listening. See you next year!

INSIDEY NOMINEES

-Best Recall Campaign
Pamela Price
Sheng Thao
Ryan Jergensen/Linda Hurley

-Best performance by an elected official
Janani Ramachandran, Oakland
George Syrop, Hayward
Jack Balch, Pleasanton
Nate Miley, Alameda County

-Best political appointment
Melissa Hernandez, BART
Kathy Kimberlin, Fremont
Ana Apodaca, Newark
Michael McCorriston, Dublin

-Worst performance by an elected official
Pamela Price, Alameda County DA
Sheng Thao, Oakland mayor
Trish Spencer, Alameda councilwoman

-Best performance by a speaker in a public meeting
Brian Donahue, Emeryville
David McGuigan, Livermore
Gene Hazard, Oakland
Kelly Abreu, Fremont/Alamaeda County

-Most likely to succeed 
Adena Ishii, Berkeley
Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton, San Leandro
Dylan Boldt, San Leandro
Raj Salwan, Fremont

-Best political campaign
Recall of DA Pamela Price
Jack Balch for Pleasanton mayor
Adena Ishii for Berkeley mayor
Nikki Fortunato Bas for ALCO supe

-Best Hair
David Haubert, Alameda County supe
Igor Tregub, Berkeley councilman
Yang Shao, Fremont councilman
John Bauters, Emeryville councilman

-Best Fight
Seneca Scott vs. Ray Bobbitt
Brian Donahue vs. John Bauters supporter
Bryan Azevedo vs. Lee Thomas
Seneca Scott vs. Sheng Thao supporters

We wrap up the November General Election with analysis of Alameda County's two recall campaigns. What comes next? Who will be Oakland's next mayor? Who wants to be Alameda County's next DA? Plus, the surprsing result in the Board of Supervisors race, and more.