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The California Conversation

Join the conversation shaping California’s future! Tune into The California Conversation podcast for the latest updates on California legislation. It’ll help you stay in the loop and empower you to shape our beautiful state. Get clear, common-sense insights on new and proposed bills that help you think critically and decide how you want our state to be governed. The future of California is in our hands!

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Ep. 26 | Life or Death: The State of Abortion Law in...

The California Conversation ·

2025/02/04

Reproductive rights and abortion access were much debated topics of discussion during the 2024 Presidential Election. Since the overturning of Roe versus Wade, questions of what will be protected and what will be outlawed related to abortion have remained at the forefront of the national conversation. Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to protect abortion rights in California, but just what are the laws in our state on this issue? California is well-known as a safe haven for abortion care, but how did

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Ep. 25 | Inheriting America? The Battle Over...

The California Conversation ·

2025/01/28

California’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against President Trump just one day into his presidency. The issue at the forefront of the debate? Birthright citizenship. But just what IS birthright citizenship and why is California getting involved? I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and we will be taking a deep dive into all things illegal immigration, the Fourteenth Amendment, and the impact on Californians, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!Partnerships:CURIE: Get 10% off nontoxic

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Ep. 24 | Playing With Fire: California's Insurance...

The California Conversation ·

2025/01/21

Thousands of victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires were uninsured, leaving them completely devasted in the wake of losing everything. Insurance companies have been leaving California in what is being called a mass exodus over the past few years. Just what are their reasons for leaving? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we’ll be talking all about the environment that California policy has created for insurance companies on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!Partnerships:CURIE: Get

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Ep. 23 | The Catastrophic Effects of Bad Policy:...

The California Conversation ·

2025/01/14

Southern California faced the devastation of multiple massive, destructive wildfire outbreaks last week – some of the worst in the state’s history. We have to ask – were these fires preventable? How could they have spread so quickly and destroyed entire communities? What policy decisions allowed this – or worse, enabled it? I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and we will be looking at the policy failures made by our elected leaders and their catastrophic results on this week’s episode of The California

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Ep. 22 | How Newsom's EV Mandates Affect YOUR Life

The California Conversation ·

2025/01/07

The Biden Administration just took action to approve California’s groundbreaking mandate that all new cars sold in the state in 2035 must be electric vehicles. President Trump is touting that he will rescind that approval upon his return to office. Just what is going on in California with electric vehicles? Is Newsom’s new mandate realistic and attainable with the next ten years? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be covering how the shift to electric cars affects YOUR life on today’s episode

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Ep. 21 | New Year, Same Hope

The California Conversation ·

2024/12/31

As 2024 ends, where is your hope rooted for 2025? How will you weather the political storms that may come our way, as both a country and as a state? I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and I want to give you some encouragement on where true hope can be found on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!Partnerships:CURIE: Get 10% off nontoxic deodorant and other crunchy approved products at Curie with my code, CURIETESSABRAHAM, or shop my link: curiebod.com/CURIETESSABRAHAMAMALLOW: Get 15% off

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Ep. 20 | Fighting Trump & Impacts of Sanctuary State...

The California Conversation ·

2024/12/17

Governor Gavin Newsom called for an emergency session to safeguard California’s laws and values before President Trump takes office in January. One of the issues at the forefront of the conversation is our state's status as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. But not everyone across California is on board with the Governor’s actions, including one outspoken Sheriff in Southern California. I’m your host, Tess Abraham, and we’ll be covering everything you need to know about California’s

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Ep. 19 | AB 28: Paying the Price for Protection

The California Conversation ·

2024/12/10

Assembly Bill 28 adds an 11% excise tax to the purchase of guns and ammunition in the State of California. The revenue is supposed to fund programs and initiatives to prevent gun violence, addressing the rise in gun crime we’ve seen over the past 5 years. But how exactly are these initiatives planning to increase safety, and has their effectiveness been proven? How do our second amendment rights factor into this? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we are diving deep into the world of gun ownership,

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Ep. 18 | AB 1955: The State Is No Parent

The California Conversation ·

2024/12/03

Assembly Bill 1955, known as the SAFETY Act, prohibits school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents of changes in their child’s pronouns or gender identity. Proponents say this helps to create a safe environment for students to be themselves, but the bill has drawn stark opposition from those advocating for parent’s rights. Join me as we cover all of this and more on today's episode of The California Conversation!Website & Sources:For more information about the podcast, please

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Ep. 17 | What I'm Thankful For This Year!

The California Conversation ·

2024/11/26

With Thanksgiving just two days away, I want to take the time this week to reflect on what we can be thankful for this year, especially as it relates to legislation passed in 2024, shifts in political patterns after the election, and some characteristics of California overall! Think of today's episode like your Thanksgiving dinner - a mashup of all different topics meant to help you as you celebrate the holiday! Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit

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Ep. 16 | SB 450: Are Single-Family Homes Racist?!

The California Conversation ·

2024/11/19

Senate Bill 450 limits the autonomy of local governments across California to pass housing restrictions protecting single family zoning. Should the state restrict the power of local governments in matters of residential housing? And, is single family zoning important to preserve, or does it promote discrimination and racial segregation? I'm your host, Tess Abraham, and join me as we talk about all of this and so much more on today's episode!Website & Sources: For more information about the

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Ep. 15 | SB 1174: California Bans Voter ID?

The California Conversation ·

2024/11/12

While the election is now over, Governor Gavin Newsom just passed a bill about one of the most debated issues that comes up during election season: Voter ID. I thought it appropriate coming off the general election to dive into the new law, especially since it is set to go into effect before the 2026 midterm. What is this bill, what is it set to do, and what is the general sentiment toward Voter ID laws in our state and country? All of that and more on today's episode!Website & Sources: For more

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BONUS Episode! 2024 Election Results

The California Conversation ·

2024/11/11

The 2024 election is over, and it's time to examine the results of California's ballot propositions and key candidates! I'll be breaking down where all the races stand post election day on today's bonus episode of the show! Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. As mentioned, go check on the status of your ballot here, before December 1st: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/. If your ballot was NOT counted, find your county

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Ep. 15 | Election Day! & How Do We Think About...

The California Conversation ·

2024/11/05

Happy Election Day! Today is the day to get out to the polls and exercise the greatest privilege we have in this country: voting! After months of preparation together, we finally get to cast our ballots and make known the representatives we want in office and our views on the 10 propositions affecting California. But some make the argument that living in a state like California means that your vote doesn’t really matter. How do we respond to this if the results of the election aren’t what we hope

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Special Interview! Crime in California from a...

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/31

Jeff Greeson is the Chief Deputy District Attorney for Sutter County in Northern California. He has extensive experience as a prosecutor and Deputy DA, which has given him valuable insight into the criminal justice system in California – especially through legislative changes like the reduction of theft and drug crimes to misdemeanors back in 2014. I had the opportunity to discuss the trends in crime that he has seen over his 16 years of experience, as well as the increase in crime across California

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Ep. 13 | My Voter Guide!

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/29

With election day just ONE WEEK away, it is time to prepare your ballot and decide how you will be voting on all the measures we have covered together on the show! I’ll be walking through the California ballot with you today to recap all the important issues up for your vote!You can find my voter guide and resources on candidates here:Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my 2024 Voter Guide at

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Ep. 12 | Prop. 32: Have We Reached the Maximum for...

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/22

Proposition 32 is a familiar proposal, as it seeks to raise the minimum wage in California - this time up to $18 per hour. This would place California as the state with the highest minimum wage across the country. But what economic effects would this increase have? And would it really help minimum wage workers? Join me as we cover our final ballot initiative together on this week's episode of The California Conversation!Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit

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Ep. 11 | Prop. 34: Transparency in Healthcare or...

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/15

Proposition 34 regulates how healthcare entities can spend revenues they earn through drug discount programs. But is this proposition really meant to help patients, or are there deeper motivations underneath the surface? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be covering what I think is one of the most interesting propositions on our ballot this election on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!On another note, we have covered 8 propositions so far, and have just 2 to go including

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Ep. 10 | Prop. 6: Does the California Constitution...

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/08

Proposition 6 seeks to change the language in the California constitution to remove the ability of the state to use involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for crime. Supporters of the proposition argue that this amounts to modern-day slavery and is both inhumane and reprehensible. Does the state constitution allow slavery? Or is there more to understand?On another note, we have covered 7 propositions so far, and have just 3 to go including Prop. 6 today – so it is more important than ever to

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Ep. 9 | Prop. 35: What is the Health Plan Tax?

The California Conversation ·

2024/10/01

In California, the Managed Care Organization Provider Tax is paid by healthcare providers to fund the state’s healthcare program. Proposition 35 would make this tax permanent, and restrict the ways the government can use the funds. What does all of this mean for you, and how should you think about it at the ballot box? Join me on this week's episode of The California Conversation to discuss all of this and more, and to be prepared for the upcoming election in just a matter of weeks!Website &

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