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Capitol Weekly Podcast

The Capitol Weekly Podcast covers California politics and public policy, and features interviews with elected officials, staffers, advocates, analysts, newsmakers, and even, -gasp- journalists. Listen at Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or at capitolweekly.net

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00:33:44

Katherine Miller: Guiding Chefs - or Anyone - to...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/10/02

It wasn't long ago that the idea of chefs moonlighting as political advocates - and finding a willing audience of elected officials - might have seemed ludicrous. Now, celebrity chefs and a fascination with food culture has changed all that. Many chefs are dedicated activists for causes like hunger relief efforts, supporting local farmers, fighting food waste, confronting racism and sexism in the industry, and more. And, politicians listen.Katherine Miller has a background in organizing activists

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00:44:22

The State of the California GOP, with Mike Madrid

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2023/09/25

The California Republican Party Convention kicks off Friday in Anaheim with a luncheon featuring former president and current GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. While Trump is likely to get the lion's share of the attention, other prominent GOP candidates including Sen. Tim Scott, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy will also be on hand throughout the weekend.California boasts over 5 million registered Republicans - more than any state other than Florida - but that is half the

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00:34:19

A Chat With Viviana Becerra, COS to Attorney General...

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2023/09/18

Viviana Becerra was one of the new names this year on Capitol Weekly's annual Top 100 List. As Chief of Staff to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, she oversees the Office of Communications, Office of Native American Affairs, Office of External Affairs, Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement Team, and the Office of Legislative Affairs. While Becerra may be new to the list, she is already a capitol veteran, despite the fact that she has yet to hit 40.She sat down with hosts Rich Ehisen and

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00:42:27

Two New Books on the Legislative Process from Chris...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/09/11

This episode we welcome friend of the podcast Chris Micheli to talk about his two new books about the legislative process: Handbook on California's Legislative Process and Handbook on Legislative Drafting in California.Micheli will be a familiar name to Capitol Weekly readers; his Micheli Files column, in which he explains - in plain language - nuances of the California legislative process, is a popular feature. The State of California does not make it easy to find much of this information, so

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00:03:49

A Shortie: Who Had the Worst Week?

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/09/04

Since it's Labor Day we're just doing a quick Worst Week - back to our regular episodes next week!Want to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

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00:36:55

Surfing, Political Advertising and The Troubles: a...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/08/28

Last week, 'Keep It A Secret,' a documentary that tells the story of the pioneers of surfing in Ireland, premiered on Irish television following a spate of film festival appearances. If the reviews are any indication, the film is headed for success: Ed Powers of The Irish Times raved, writing, "[The] broadcaster should urgently commission a drama based on the wonderful Keep It a Secret..." This is all heady news for first-time director Sean Duggan, who made the film in his spare time while working

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00:53:27

A look at the 2023 Top 100

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/08/21

Each year, Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 names the most powerful movers and shakers in California politics. We don’t include elected officials. Instead, we look at those who devote their professional lives to fighting for – or against – issues of state politics and policy, including lobbyists, bureaucrats, activists, trade group leaders, Capitol staffers and even journalists.Last week we published the 15th Edition of the Top 100, which was notable for two firsts: this is editor Rich Ehisen's first time

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00:34:19

Girl Power with Robin Swanson

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/08/14

We are joined today by Robin Swanson, a political strategist and communications expert with more than 25 years of political experience in both DC and Sacramento. She is also the co-founder and president of #WinLikeaGirl, a bipartisan group that spotlights the often unrecognized achievements of women who work in politics.Swanson shares the #WinLikeaGirl origin story, talks about the reluctance of some women to showcase their own achievements and how the group is helping to bring women to the center

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00:46:44

Newsom vs. DeSantis: Garry South weighs in

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2023/08/07

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed this week to a debate - an odd turn of events given that DeSantis is a presidential candidate, and Newsom is not. If the two are not running for the same office, they are both attempting to win the hearts and minds of American voters. But, is this the way to do it? We asked longtime Democratic strategist Garry South to weigh in on the pros and cons of the debate, and what's at stake. Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California

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00:40:41

A Chat with CalMatters Editor in Chief Kristen Go

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Today we welcome CalMatters' new editor in chief, Kristen Go, who joined the newsroom at the very end of May.Go has big shoes to fill: founding editor Dave Lesher took the organization from fledgling start up to public media behemoth in eight short years; now CalMatters is seen by many as the 800 pound gorilla of California political news. (Does that make Capitol Weekly the chimp? Nevermind.)Go certainly has the chops for the job - she has a long CV, ranging from USA Today to the San Francisco

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00:41:31

Dirt Road Dem: Roger Salazar's Rubicon

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2023/07/24

Sacramento political communications expert Roger Salazar has deep roots in Democratic politics: he was the press secretary for Governor Gray Davis and, deputy press secretary for Vice President Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign, and assistant press secretary in the Office of President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999.But Salazar has even deeper roots in the off-roading/Jeeper community: The earliest known photo of his father shows Salazar senior in front of the family's 1946 Willys Jeep. There has

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00:59:06

The End of the Annex, First Draft of the Bill of...

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2023/07/17

Prior to his appointment as California State Librarian in 2014, Greg Lucas was a longtime journalist, covering California politics for The Los Angeles Daily Journal, the San Francisco Chronicle and even Capitol Weekly. Much of his 20 year run at The Chron was spent in or around the Capitol, covering the legislature or the Governor, or kibitzing with other reporters. Oh, how things have changed.If the Dome is the most iconic part of the Capitol building in Sacramento, its heart was The Annex, an

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00:35:26

The Legislative Process Explained: Bill Signing...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Staffers, journalists and even lobbyists can get confused trying to understand the very specific processes and deadlines guiding the signing - or veto - of a bill, by the Governor. How long does the Governor have to sign or veto a bill? Does the 12 day timeline include weekends and holidays? When does the 30-day timeline start? And what happens when the Legislature adjourns?Our guest today answers all of these questions and explains the process. Lobbyist Chris Micheli, is the author of several books

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00:31:47

The Budget: Winners and Losers, with Chris Hoene

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Facing the first deficit in a decade, legislators finished hammering out a Budget deal with the governor this week. While the final document (as it stands now, trailer bills and tweaks notwithstanding) does not feature the catastrophic cuts some had feared, funding for some of Gov. Newsom's high priority projects did see reductions, including funds aimed at reducing homelessness and supporting the transition to clean energy.In a win for the administration, legislators agreed to include some of the

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00:37:37

Closing the CALeg Gender Gap, with Susannah Delano

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/06/26

The California Legislature currently has the highest proportion of women in the state's history: 50 of 120 legislators are women. While that percentage is impressive compared to the paltry 27 women in the California legislature after the 2016 election, it pales in comparison to some other states, including neighboring Nevada, in which women make up the majority of legislators in both houses.Susannah Delano, Executive Director at Close the Gap California, a group that recruits progressive women to

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00:36:53

CEQA Reform? With Antonio Villaraigosa and Micah...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/06/19

On May 19, Governor Newsom offered a series of proposals to revise the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA). The 1970 law was intended to limit unintended consequences of development, but has increasingly been used to slow or derail environmentally-positive projects ranging from infill development to solar installations. Reforming CEQA has long been a priority in Sacramento, and Newsom's proposals were hailed by many in both the business and environmental communities.Legislative leaders were

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01:01:39

Special Episode - ROADMAP 2035: The Impact on...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/06/12

On Thursday, May 25, Capitol Weekly presented a conference examining California’s climate goals – specifically the plan to move beyond gas-powered vehicles. This episode was recorded live at ROADMAP 2035: Cars, Carbon and Climate Change – How Do We Meet California’s Zero Emissions Goals? on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Sacramento. This episode presents Panel 3 - The Future vs. The Past: The Impact on California’s Legacy Industries.By 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in California must

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00:38:55

Special Episode - ROADMAP 2035: Keynote, CPUC...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/06/05

On Thursday, May 25, Capitol Weekly presented a conference examining California’s climate goals – specifically the plan to move beyond gas-powered vehicles. This episode was recorded live at ROADMAP 2035: Cars, Carbon and Climate Change – How Do We Meet California’s Zero Emissions Goals? on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Sacramento. This episode presents the Keynote, with California Public Utilities Commissioner John Reynolds in conversation with Capitol Weekly Editor Rich Ehisen.By 2035 all new

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01:02:59

Special Episode - ROADMAP 2035: Timelines and...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/06/01

On Thursday, May 25, Capitol Weekly presented a conference examining California’s climate goals – specifically the plan to move beyond gas-powered vehicles. This episode was recorded live at ROADMAP 2035: Cars, Carbon and Climate Change – How Do We Meet California’s Zero Emissions Goals? on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Sacramento. This episode presents Panel 2 - What Now: Timelines and Implementation.By 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in California must be zero emissions

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01:01:09

Special Episode - ROADMAP 2035: How We Get There

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2023/05/29

On Thursday, May 25, Capitol Weekly presented a conference examining California’s climate goals – specifically the plan to move beyond gas-powered vehicles. This episode was recorded live at ROADMAP 2035: Cars, Carbon and Climate Change – How Do We Meet California’s Zero Emissions Goals? on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Sacramento. This episode presents Panel 1 - The Technology: How We Get There.By 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks and SUVs sold in California must be zero emissions. California’s

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