Willie Brown, Former Mayor of San Francisco, author of Basic Brown: My Life and Our Times
Commonwealth Club Radio Program
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. As a non-partisan forum, The Club brings to the public airwaves diverse viewpoints on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast - the oldest in the U.S., dating back to 1924 - is carried across the nation on public radio stations and is now podcasting. Our website archive features audio of our recent programs, as well as selected speeches from our long and distinguished history. This podcast feed will be updated once a week and is always un-edited.
WILLIE BROWN ,
Former Mayor of San Francisco, author of Basic Brown: My Life and Our Times
Brown left an indelible mark in an assortment of political issues, ranging from civil rights to international trade. While mayor, he overhauled Muni and redeveloped the Embarcadero, among other accomplishments. And he was sought for advice from such prominent figures as Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
Brown served in the California State Assembly from 1964 to 1995, becoming the state’s first... 
