San Francisco is hosting a political spectacle next week, and the headliner is none other than Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer. Scheduled for March 22 at the Sydney Goldstein Theater, Schumer is riding into town just as the political winds are swirling against him.

Why the fuss? Well, this guy has just dropped a bombshell in the form of his support for a House GOP-drafted government funding bill. Yes, you read that right, the Senate Democratic Leader has decided to cozy up to the GOP and throw progressives under the bus.

This has ruffled quite a few feathers among his colleagues. Progressive powerhouses like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders aren’t having it, and neither is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who’s labeled Schumer’s flip on the bill as a “deep sense of outrage and betrayal”. It’s safe to say the more liberal wing of the party is not ready to sip tea and be polite about this one.

Schumer claims he’s in a tough spot, saying, “The Republican CR is a terrible option, but allowing Donald Trump to gain even more power through a government shutdown is worse”. Sounds reasonable, right? Except for the fact that trading principle for political expediency is as old as time, and it usually don’t end well for the common folk.

During his SF appearance, Schumer will find himself in conversation with KQED’s Scott Shafer. But let’s be real, how many of us are really looking forward to another high-profile appearance riddled with political doublespeak while we’re grappling with student debt, housing crises, and climate change?

And, of course, all attendees will snag a complimentary copy of Schumer’s new novel, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning”. Because nothing says progressive dedication like a little light reading with a side of controversy.

So if you’re in the Bay Area and want to catch this firestorm in person, grab a ticket, but be prepared to engage in a little political theater. And who knows, maybe you’ll come away with a new perspective… or at least a decent plot twist for your book club discussion.

It’s a tumultuous time in politics, folks. Let’s keep our eyes peeled and our conversations spicy.