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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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00:35:23

The Irvine Leadership Awards

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2022/02/07

:38 How are the Leadership Award winners chosen?2:39 Brandon Smith & Royal Ramey, The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program4:40 The political pitfalls of inmate firefighters6:29 Naindeep Singh, the Jakara Movement 8:38 Do these groups also get government funding?9:34 Camila Chávez, the Dolores Huerta Foundation11:12 How is the Irvine Foundation different from the Irvine Company?13:13 What are the logistics behind the Awards program?15:13 DeVone Boggan, Advance Peace 20:06 How do you measure

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00:29:10

Asm. Ash Kalra on AB 1400

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2022/01/31

:34 What would AB 1400 do?1:45 The difference between AB 1400 and ACA 11, and the costs4:33 What happens on January 31?4:54 The opposition7:33 Can Single-Payer happen here? How is this bill different from SB 562?10:56 Does the dynamic shift because this is an election year?12:46 Where is Gov. Newsom on this?14:13 Can California run a bureaucracy this big?16:33 How does the payment system work? Reimbursements?19:05 How does Cal-Care work with employer-based health care?20:58 If AB 1400 is signed,

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00:32:55

Matt Rexroad: 10 Districts to Watch in 2022

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2022/01/24

:32 From 53 to 52 - who loses out?1:21 The new maps: good, bad or indifferent?2:11 Why do these districts stand out?4:23 Are we going to see the end of Democratic supermajorities in the California legislature?4:54 CD497:57 AD7010:11 CD912:13 CD2213:32 SD4 and SD615:36 SD1617:49 AD2219:00 AD4420:44 AD7621:43 How important will the vote on AB1400 be in the November elections?24:03 The Polsby-Popper Score25:367 The #WorstWeekCAThe Butte County District Attorney's Report on the Camp Fire:

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00:34:34

Big Week for California Healthcare, with Anthony Wright

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2022/01/17

:53 Reality check: Can we get this done?2:38 Why now?4:41 Is CalCare a good idea?8:33 How do these proposals fit into the Federal system?11:02 How does the public feel about their current healthcare coverage?13:22 How does the Governor's proposal affect providers?16:15 The opposition to AB140018:12 Assuming AB1400 passes, how long would it take to implement?20:13 "A Healthy California For All"21:02 Opposition to the ACA was INTENSE. Has the conversation around healthcare changed that much since

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00:25:32

Chris Hoene: Budget Ahoy!

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2022/01/10

:27 The Gann Limit2:32 The surplus4:17 Will we see new ongoing programs?6:33 What would Chris like to see?8:11 Relief for healthcare entities9:39 The Budget process14:15 Will this Budget impact upcoming elections?15:35 Build Back Better16:29 What percentage of the CA Budget is based on Federal dollars?19:21 Scuttlebutt: what is rumored to be in this year's Budget?21:31 The #WorstWeekCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here:

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00:28:17

Water, Water Everywhere, but What About the Drought?

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2022/01/03

:42 Where are we on the drought?3:22 Floods and fire: is this Climate Change4:39 What are the options in the face of drought, and do we need more reservoirs?6:30 What will it take to recharge California's aquifers?8:00 SGMA8:32 What about infrastructure upgrades?10:02 Desalination?10:47 The Sierra snowpack14:52 Other options to confront the drought?17:13 Toilet-to-tap19:27 "How Beer Saved the World"20:09 What should the state be doing right now?22:37 The #WorstYEARCAWant to support the Capitol

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00:30:50

Jodi Hicks: What Next For Roe v. Wade?

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2021/12/22

:33 What is happening with Roe v. Wade2:31 The Texas case4:55 The Mississippi case7:15 If Roe were overturned tomorrow11:51 How will this impact California?13:54 The FDA will allow abortion pills to be sent by mail - what impact will that have?16:47 Abortions are down 16% in California - why?18:20 California as abortion refuge20:58 The repercussions of overturning Roe24:13 Prediction: what happens if SCOTUS upends Roe v. Wade in 2022?26:48 The #WorstWeekCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast

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00:29:02

Campaign Keepsakes: Adam Gottlieb on Political...

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2021/12/09

:32 What are the 'hot' political collectibles these days?3:02 "The history of America can be told using buttons"3:40 How much IS a six-pack of Billy Beer?5:45 Sacramento's "protest sign guy" (note: we THINK this guy was named Robert H. Simpson)6:50 "I Like Ike"8:04 The Medfly Invasion10:47 What are the most valuable collectibles?16:01 Adam's collection19:17 Buttons: the Twitter of their day23:29 The big score25:44 The #WorstWeekCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax

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00:21:40

Special Episode: An Energy Forum - Keynote by Wade...

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2021/12/01

This special episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live on November 17, 2021 at a panel discussion hosted by Capitol Weekly as part of our Energy Forum. California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot delivered the Keynote. He was introduced by John Howard, Editor of Capitol Weekly.

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00:59:43

Special Episode: Energy Forum - Panel 3, The End of Oil?

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2021/12/01

This special episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live on November 17, 2021 at a panel discussion hosted by Capitol Weekly as part of our Energy Forum. Panel 3: The End of Oil? With the impacts of Climate Change looming, Gov. Newsom and the Legislature have set a goal to be carbon neutral by mid-century. Can we meet that goal, and if so, how? And, what becomes of the state’s fossil fuel industry in a carbon neutral California? How will this affect those communities that may struggle

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00:59:41

Special Episode: Energy Forum - Panel 2, The Future...

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2021/11/22

This special episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live on November 17, 2021 at a panel discussion hosted by Capitol Weekly as part of our Energy Forum. Panel 2: The Future of the Grid. PG&E has emerged from bankruptcy, but California’s electrical infrastructure is aging, and the state’s demand for electricity continues to climb. How will the state’s energy providers meet the growing demand, and what will the grid look like decades from now? Asm. Chris Holden; Stacey Crowley, ISO;

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01:13:54

Special Episode: Energy Forum - Panel 1, Renewable...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/11/18

This special episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live on November 17, 2021 at a panel discussion hosted by Capitol Weekly as part of our Energy Forum. Panel 1, Renewable Energy: Can solar, wind and hydroelectrics meet the demand for electricity as the state transitions away from fossil fuels? And, what does the current battle between rooftop solar proponents and large-scale solar farm operators portend? Panelists: Dan Jacobson, Environment California; Rajinder Sahota, California

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00:26:25

Redistricting - Draft Maps... or are they?

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/11/17

:38 When do we get the final maps?3:53 The Voting Rights Act seats5:10 don't announce based on DRAFT maps6:05 Did they really eliminate the most Latino district in the US?9:57 BOE15:14 The Partisan breakdown20:42 The nature of redistricting24:17 The #WorstWeekCA

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00:27:02

California Redistricting Update - plus: The GovBuddy...

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/11/08

We've got a two-fer episode today: first up, we speak with political data expert Paul Mitchell, who gives us an update on the status of California's new district maps.* Next we turn to Bruce and Lane Campbell, who run Capitol Enquiry, the publisher of GovBuddy and other indispensable tools for keeping track of legislative contact info. Bruce and Lane shared the company's origin story and gave us insight into the development of their unique product line. And of course we wrap it all up with the

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00:24:48

Bob Stern on Behested Payments and more

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/11/01

We are joined today by Bob Stern, one of the authors of the The Political Reform Act of 1974, and a former counsel for California's Fair Political Practices Commission. We asked him about Behested Payments - donations made to a charity or public program at the request of an elected official. The practice comes around for scrutiny by California's political media every so often... most recently when Governor Newsom drummed up over $200 million in donations from supporters during the pandemic. The

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00:29:18

LA Politics Update: the Mayors Race, Redistricting...

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2021/10/25

With the Recall in the rearview mirror, California political junkies can now fixate on the next big election in the state: the race to replace Eric Garcetti as the mayor of Los Angeles. The contest has already drawn big names like Congresswoman Karen Bass and LA City Councilmember Kevin de Leon; Mark Ridley-Thomas had been rumored to be considering a run, but legal issues have put an end to that speculation. Our guest this episode is Professor Fernando Guerra, who teaches political science at Loyola

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00:26:14

What Next for the United Farm Workers?

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/10/21

Agriculture is BIG business in California; More than half the fruits, nuts and vegetables sold in the US come from the Golden State. This summer, the legislature passed AB616, the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act, a bill to expand options for organizing agricultural workers. Modeled on the 2016 Voter's Choice Act, the bill sailed through the legislature, despite being labeled a "job killer" by agribusiness interests. To the surprise of many - including bill sponsors the

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01:00:05

Special Episode: CA's Mental Health Crisis - PANEL 3

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/10/15

Special Episode recorded October 6, 2021 at Capitol Weekly's conference on California's Mental Health Crisis. This is Panel 3: Mental Health in the COVID Era The CDC reports that many Americans, especially younger adults, minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers, are experiencing negative mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and other impacts as a result of the stresses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will look at how we are addressing these concerns, and

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00:40:56

Special Episode: CA's Mental Health Crisis - Sen....

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/10/13

Special Episode recorded October 6, 2021 at Capitol Weekly's conference on California's Mental Health Crisis. This is the Keynote address by state Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman, introduced by Capitol Weekly's John Howard. Sen. Eggman offers the deeply personal story of her own experiences with family and friends who suffered from severe mental illness, her decision to become a caregiver and later, to enter politics. She shares her journey and outlines her efforts to address mental and behavioral

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00:58:41

Special Episode: CA's Mental Health Crisis - PANEL 2

Capitol Weekly Podcast ·

2021/10/08

Special Episode recorded October 6, 2021 at Capitol Weekly's conference on California's Mental Health Crisis. This is Panel 2: Compelling Treatment – Balancing Individual Rights and ‘Grave Disability’ Respecting personal autonomy while providing treatment is one of the most vexing issues in treatment of severe mental illness and addiction. Our panelists look at this legal and ethical balancing act. Moderated by Sigrid Bathen of Capitol Weekly Panelists: Bridgette Dean, Sacramento Department of

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