Jello Biafra’s 1979 Mayoral Campaign: Punk Politics Meets City Hall

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The episode traces Jello Biafra’s 1979 San Francisco mayoral bid—how he fused Dead Kennedys’ anti‑establishment energy with DIY campaigning, zine distribution, and a clown‑suit platform to expose bureaucratic opacity. It explores the practicalities of his independent candidacy, the political context of post‑Moscone SF, and the lasting influence on punk activism in urban politics.

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