 He has worked for Republican, Democrat and Independent politicians, is a self-described liberal, Democrat and an active member of the San Francisco Jewish community.He is known for discussing a wide range of political and social issues such as the war in Afghanistan, the State of Israel, global warming, racial discrimination by law enforcement and substance abuse, with a non-partisan viewpoint.His early work with President Richard Nixon, his support for Israel and his views on the war in Afghanistan have led some listeners to label him as conservative-leaning, despite his alignment with the liberal Democrat viewpoints on issues such as climate change and education.