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A Slice of Orange

Jodi Balma

All things politics in North Orange County, California.

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38:34

Michele Bell, Orange County Superior Court Judge...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/10/20

In this episode, Jodi revisits her May interview with Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. During her tenure there, Bell held an assignment on the Felony Panel Trial Team. She was a former board member of the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association.

28:55

Ronald Baesler, What's at Stake in this Election?

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/10/18

Jodi talks with Ronald Baesler about what's at stake in this election, why it's important to be informed and vote for candidates who will protect democracy and uphold our elections.“The 2022 elections will determine the fate of our democracy. We are lucky that Southern California, including Orange County, has several competitive districts which could tip the balance in Congress and change the fate of our nation. YOUR VOTE MATTERS!” Ronald BaeslerPhysicist, retired pastor, and social and economic

64:45

Slice of Orange - Greg Diamond, OrangeJuice Blog

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/10/14

Jodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog cover the November election, candidates, and what people need to know about local politics.Show Notes:Orange Juice BlogFULL Fall 2022 Roster of Races & Measures! | Orange Juice BlogDemocratic Party Embargo of Dodson for Board of Equalization Support is BROKEN!!! | Orange Juice BlogStatus of Local Races, Aug. 21 UPDATE! | Orange Juice Blog

51:50

California Ballot Measures, Proposition 1 and...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/10/11

Jodi does a deep dive on the California Ballot Measures - covering the Pros and Cons of each, and then giving her own opinion at the end of the episode.If you haven't listened to the Quick Review of the Ballot Measures, we encourage you to start with that episode from September 13,

41:39

Michelle Bernier, November 2022 Election, La Habra...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/10/06

Jodi talks with Michelle Bernier, Candidate for La Habra City Council.Show Notes:Home (michellebernier4lh.com)Sep 28, 2022 League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - La Habra, CA (swagit.com)Planning Commission | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Project Overview | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight | TED TalkAbout Us - The Whole Child

33:16

Dr. Kathleen Treseder, Irvine City County Candidate

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/29

Jodi talks with Kathleen Treseder, Candidate for Irvine City Council, about climate change, fungi research, deforestation in Borneo, #MeToo UCI, and her experience as a political candidate.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is a UCI Professor, non-profit founder, justice advocate, community leader, and mother, who is committed to building a bright future for Irvine.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is the Howard A. Schneiderman Endowed Chair and Professor of Biology at the University of California, Irvine. For thirty years,

30:00

David Dodson, November 2022 Election Board of...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/28

Jodi talks with David Dodson, candidate for Board of Equalization, District 4.A business graduate from the University of Arizona, David also attended San Diego State University. David's dad served as an Officer in the U.S. Army. David was born at Fort Knox Army Hospital. His uncle and father-in-law served in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. David's mother is a revered teacher at Cypress College. His wife Penny is a Special Education Paraeducator in

41:16

Carrie Buck, November 2022 Election, Placentia-Yorba...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/27

Jodi talks to PYLUSD Trustee Carrie Buck who is running for re-election this November.Board of Trustees President, Carrie Buck has served as a member of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education since 2010. She also serves as the Vice President of the Orange County School Board Association. In 2022, she was appointed by the California State Superintendent to the Child Nutrition Advisory Council that provides proactive leadership for the enhancement of the health and

49:56

Lauren Klatzker, FJUHSD and Ruthi Hanchett, FHS:...

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/20

On this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Jodi talks with two candidates for Fullerton School Boards: Lauren Klatzker, Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee (Area 4) and Ruthi Hanchett, Fullerton School District (Area 4)Lauren Klatzker has worked for over 18 years as an educator. During those years she has been a special education teacher, school counselor and is currently the Coordinator over special education, supporting the teachers and programs in a local district. She's also a parent

0:00

Stephanie Wade, City Council Candidate, Seal Beach

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/15

Stephanie Wade is a former Marine Infantry officer, environmental activist and educator who left her public school teaching career in January of 2017 to take a leading role in organizing Swing Left in Los Angeles and then, as the Director of Volunteers for the Cisneros for Congress Campaign, was a part of Orange County's ‘blue wave’ election of 2018. She followed Cisneros into office and for two years served as his Veterans Liaison and Field Representative. She was one of the first out-trans women

20:40

Ballot Measures

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/13

A quick overview of the 7 ballot measures on the California ballot that covers gambling, reproductive rights, flavored tobacco bans, higher taxes to buy electric vehicles, funding arts education in our schools -- and, of course, a question about regulating dialysis clinics.https://ballotpedia.org/2022ballotmeasureshttps://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Propositions

32:00

The Rules of the Election

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/08

The rules of the game matter in elections so today we take a look at the rules of local elections. How someone can win when a majority of voters voted for someone else and whether Anaheim should move their mayor's race to the June primary. We dive into the history of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, professional plaintiffs who are using lawsuits to get rich, and the pros and cons of district elections compared to at-large

17:25

Who's on the Ballot? (North Orange County)

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/06

A Slice of Orange covers who's on the ballot for local races in North Orange County. Check out the candidate statements at OCVote.govhttps://www.ocvote.gov/candidates/candidate-filing-log-with-statementshttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/status-of-local-races-updated-aug-11/

22:52

What's on the November Ballot?

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/09/01

In this episode, Jodi gives an overview of what to expect on the November ballots.https://www.sos.ca.gov/electionshttps://ocvote.govhttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.php

34:28

Election Results June 2022

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/06/09

In this episode, Jodi goes over the current results of the June 2022 Electionhttps://electionresults.sos.ca.govhttps://politicaldata.com/2022-primary-ballots-returned-tracker/https://ocvote.gov/results/current-election-resultshttps://ocvote.gov/results/whats-left-to-counthttps://ocvote.gov/maps/index-test.php#33.6518/-117.7879/10/type=results

45:03

Rick Foster, Candidate for Orange County Assessor

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/31

As we close out our candidate series for the June 2022 election, we encourage all Orange County voters to visit ocballotguide.com and listen to the episodes with past candidates and ballot recommendations. In this episode, Jodi talks to Rick Foster, candidate for Orange County Assessor. Foster wants to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to realize their dream of ownership, help seniors, veterans, and disabled people receive tax savings for which they qualify, ensure nobody pays more than

35:43

OC Ballot Guide – Judicial Candidates

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/24

In this episode, Jodi shares information and insight on the candidates of the judicial races for the June 7, 2022 Election.https://ocballotguide.comhttps://cavotes.orghttps://ocvote.govhttps://voiceofoc.orghttps://www.ocregister.comhttps://www.ocweekly.comhttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com

39:16

Michele Bell, Candidate for Orange County Superior Court

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/19

The series on Judicial Candidates for the June 7th, 2022 Election continues with Superior Court Commissioner Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. During her tenure there, Bell held an assignment on the Felony Panel Trial Team. She was a former board member of the Thurgood Marshall Bar

42:17

Ballot Guide, Part 2

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/17

In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including an overview of the candidates as well as her

29:48

Jodi's Ballot Guide, Part 1

A Slice of Orange ·

2022/05/17

In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including the three types of electoral rules used to determine the winners and who advances to the November

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