California Politics Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Launched in 2006, this is the Golden State's longest running political podcast. Hosted by John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times.
The California Politics Podcast remains on hiatus while we determine its long-term fate (we're working on it). In the meantime, a special episode as we discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom and California politics 2019 from the stage of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' entry into the 2020 presidential race. We also look at the intense political challenges over wildfire policy and PG&E's expected bankruptcy. And we discuss the decision by a San Diego legislator to leave the GOP and become a Democrat. With John Myers, Taryn Luna and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week's episode: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes office and immediately offers major policy proposals on healthcare and education. We discuss those efforts plus the spirit the Newsom family brings to the capital city. And a moment in podcast history: a farewell to Melanie. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A conversation with Gov. Jerry Brown, California's longest-serving governor, who exits the political stage on Jan. 7. Hear excerpts of a conversation recorded at his Colusa County ranch just before Christmas with John Myers of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we take a look at the final election results from November's contests across the Golden State. And we discuss some of the recent announcements about the team being assembled by Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Taryn Luna of the Los Angeles Times.
On this week's episode, we discuss the abrupt resignation of the California Democratic Party's chairman and we take a look at the topics and dynamics expected from the new California Legislature and its work with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we step back and take a broad view of the enormous sea change -- the flood, so to speak -- that arrived on election day in California. Democrats did more than just dominate, and Republicans are in their weakest position perhaps ever in modern state politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Our post-election look at California's most interesting and competitive races. We talk the battle for the House, the election of a new California governor and the ballot measures that voters had to sort out on election day. With John Myers, Christine Mai-Duc, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, a supersized all-star edition of our politics podcast. We discuss the races for governor and Senate, along with the battleground House seats in Orange County. Plus, the fate of Propositions 6 and 10 lie in the hands of voters on Tuesday. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Christine Mai-Duc and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: New polling shows some, but not substantive, shifts in the races for California governor and U.S. Senate. We also discuss the event featuring the Senate candidates (was it really a debate?). And we look at the major 2020 fight over the legacy of Prop 13 and The Times' final installment of the series "The Next California." With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Our exclusive LA Times/UC Berkeley poll results from some of California's most hotly contested congressional battleground districts. Plus, a final look at Gov. Jerry Brown's late bill signings. And we discuss natural disasters and how the next governor must be prepared. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we look at new statewide polling and campaign cash reports in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and two key ballot propositions. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: An accusation against the Supreme Court nominee rattles California's U.S. Senate race. Plus, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on the "straw law" and wildfire prevention as well as a veto on later school start times. And a sampling of news in our lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: The California Legislature adjourned for 2018, and we've got a breakdown of some of the biggest last-minute debates on police accountability and wildfire prevention. We also look at the biggest bills that were killed and some key proposals now on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A short podcast episode to discuss the still fluid negotiations over a comprehensive wildfire plan at the state Capitol and the allegations against Rep. Duncan Hunter. Plus, a misconduct allegation against a GOP state senator hangs over the final week of session. With john Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Anegels Times.
This week: Like-minded advocates and lawmakers could split on the contentious issues of bail reform and police accountability as the California Legislature winds down its 2018 session. Plus, an exclusive investigation into the state's property tax inheritance rules that are lucrative for some elite homeowners. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Jazmine Ulloa and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, the podcast returns from our summer hiatus! We take a look at the big battle in the Legislature's final month over wildfires and utility company liability. Plus, we discuss the brouhaha in the state Capitol over long DMV lines. And a bit of political potpourri, including this summer's Democratic Party endorsement in the U.S. Senate race. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Blockbuster deals at the state Capitol to keep three proposals off the November statewide ballot. We also take a quick glance at the 12 propositions that did end up on the ballot, and a few thoughts on the landmark Janus v. AFSCME ruling's impact on California politics. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A fresh USC/LA Times poll of the November matchups in the race for governor and the U.S. Senate contest. We also discuss the intense political week that was in illegal immigration. And a special state Capitol edition of the politics lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Angeles Tikmes.
This week: California's new state budget goes to the governor, with plenty of cash and some new spending proposals. We also discuss the Legislature's newly announced policy on sexual misconduct complaints. And a quick tour through election results, with a dash of split-the-state of California thrown in for good measure. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we sort through all of the detailed results of the races for governor and U.S. Senate in California's June 5 statewide primary. And we examine the takeaways of this wild, top-two primary election. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: The statewide primary is only hours away. We take one final look at the races for governor and U.S. Senate along with new statewide public polling. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: We give a listen to some of the most interesting television ads in California political races on airwaves everywhere -- plus, the big news of Trump's endorsement in the race for governor. Then, we discuss the end of the sexual harassment investigation involving a female Democratic legislator. And the politics lightning round! With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: We look back at Tuesday's prime-time debate of the major candidates for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: California Republicans gather for their statewide convention and a possible endorsement in the race for governor. Plus, a preview of next week's gubernatorial debate with Chuck Todd of NBC's Meet the Press. And we discuss the birth of "Outlaw Pruitt" and accusations made against a Los Angeles Democratic congressman. With John Myers, Seema Mehta and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
On this week's episode, we take a look at brand new campaign finance reports in the race for California governor. Plus, a post-mortem on a major housing proposal that crashed and burned in Sacramento. And the weekly politics lightning round! With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we take a look at signs that fast dash in California's race for governor has begun -- big money and big endorsements. We also discuss this week's saga (again) of California's National Guard and its new mission. And another edition of the politics lightning round! With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A sweeping proposal unveiled in Sacramento would put state government in the driver's seat over the cost of healthcare. Plus, Gov. Jerry Brown (sort of) gives President Trump what he wants with the National Guard. And more poll numbers in the governor's race... plus the politics lightning round! With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: A brush fire of opposition to California's sanctuary law burns through Orange County. Plus, we look at the renewed push for a policing accountability law in the wake of a tragic Sacramento shooting. And finally... the California politics lightning round. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: The ascension of California Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego). We discuss her leadership style and the possible impacts on policy and politics in Sacramento. Then, we dive deep into the latest poll in the governor's race. And a moment to reflect on the passing of a key player in the agenda of Gov. Jerry Brown. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: President Trump comes to California, and the political world sizzles. Plus, filing season is now over for statewide and regional races in the Golden State. And some developments on the debate over healthcare reform in Sacramento. Plus, the best of tweeted questions for our lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week's episode looks at the political firestorm from the Trump administration lawsuit against California's new immigration laws, and the showdown in Sacramento with the U.S. attorney general. We also look at the impact now that the sexual misconduct investigation has been completed involving state Sen. Bob Hertzberg. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week's episode looks back at the biggest battles from the California Democratic Party convention -- which ended in no endorsements in the biggest races. Plus, we discuss the decision of a Republican close to President Trump to drop out of the governor's race. With John Myers and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we discuss the abrupt resignation of state Sen. Tony Mendoza, just moments before he faced a debate over his expulsion in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. We also preview some of what we're watching at the weekend California Democratic Party convention. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week's episode is all campaign news. We discuss two surprise decisions to run for statewide office -- one, a former GOP officeholder and one a dark horse Democrat for governor. Then, we discuss endorsements by California largest labor union. And the lightning round! With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times
This week: A female legislator faces sexual misconduct allegations as lawmakers pass a new staff whistleblower act. And we dig into that new public poll in the race for governor -- with two Democratic candidates neck and neck. Analysts: John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: Legislative officials reveal more than a decade's worth of sexual harassment investigations. Plus, we check in on the new campaign cash totals in the races for California governor and U.S. Senate. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's final State of the State address seems to talk a lot about a subject (legacy!) he doesn't like to discuss. Plus, we recap a tense state Senate debate over a lawmaker's leave of absence. And we replay the greatest moments from this week's debate between major candidates for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A clash over immigration enforcement offers major political flashpoints in California. We then review the most likely items that will appear as November ballot measures. And finally, a little talk about the "down-ticket" statewide races. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's final state budget plan is another demand to not spend all the cash. Plus, we discuss two major retirements from Congress -- California Republicans Royce and Issa, plus news on the political plans of Steyer and Ose. And... the politics lightning round is back!
This week: The first podcast of 2018, as the Legislature returns to face the reckoning over sexual harassment and the Trump administration makes a series of proposals -- from pot to offshore drilling -- that could have major implications for California. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, the final podcast of 2017: The California Senate hires sexual misconduct investigators, and San Francisco grapples with the death of its mayor and a new political leader. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times
This week: The California Senate will have a new leader after Democrats gather behind a lawmaker who will make history. And another Democrat in the Assembly resigns in the wake of sexual harassment allegations, days after lawmakers convene a special hearing in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: New criticism of the University of California's president after investigations of interference with a state audit. We also discuss sexual harassment policy changes in the California Senate, as a lawmaker in the upper house faces new allegations. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: We dig into the new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll on the race for governor, the U.S. Senate and two hot policy debates. We also open our reporter notebooks about records requested from the Legislature on sexual harassment cases. And another edition of the politics lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A new public allegation against a sitting legislator takes center stage in the sexual harassment debate. Plus, we talk taxes in Washington and at the gas pump, and play political lightning round on the week's headlines. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
This week, shocking allegations of widespread sexual harassment at the statehouse and on the campaign trail across California. Plus, we discuss the political future of Tom Steyer and we take a quick glance at bills signed and vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
A special podcast episode, as we analyze the news that state Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León will challenge Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED,
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown signs the bill extending "sanctuary" immigration policies across California. We also discuss gas tax grumbles that Republicans hope to use to their advantage and that awkward moment in one California Democrat's call for new leaders on Capitol Hill. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown signs a package of closely watched bills taking a bite out of California's housing crisis. And he agrees to shake up national politics by moving the state's primary to March. We also talk a Prop 13 inspired ballot measure, and an eye-catching poll number for Sen. Dianne Feinstein. With John Myers and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
Three political walls, of sorts, on this week's episode. First, California's lawsuit to block construction of President Trump's border wall. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown's big setback that arose this week on his water project. And we close the chapter on the Legislature's work with the bills that failed to make it over their political walls. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
This week, a late-night edition of the podcast as we offer some quick takeaways from the now adjourned 2017 session of the California Legislature. We talk illegal immigration, housing and more. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: The intense California reaction to President Trump's decision on the DACA immigration program. We also offer our viewer's guide to the final week of the 2017 legislative session in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: We review some of the most notable bills killed during the legislative "suspense file" actions, and we discuss the prospects for the closely watched housing proposals that are still pending. Plus, what was the state Senate leader doing when he took issue with Sen. Dianne Feinstein's comments on President Trump? With John Myers and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Assembly Republicans oust their leader after the bipartisan climate change plan, and the Assembly speaker offers a new look at universal healthcare. We also discuss a court ruling on Prop. 66, and we mull the impact of California congressional Democrats who are attacking Trump. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: California political leaders react, and recoil, at the events in Charlottesville. We also discuss the fight among Assembly Republicans, we preview the final four weeks of the Legislature's work for 2017 and we look at the effort to remove a Democratic state senator from office. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: A quick podcast to discuss new campaign fundraising reports from the candidates running for California governor, and what it means for the rapidly intensifying race. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: California Democrats may see a new and confrontational effort to reshape the party's politics. Plus, one less candidate and one new demand in the 2018 race for governor. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: We devote the entire podcast to the action by lawmakers to extend California's cap-and-trade climate program. We discuss the political winners, the stakes and what's next. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: A special edition of the California Politics Podcast, featuring a conversation with Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. We talk the era of Trump, the single-payer healthcare fight, and the balance of power in Sacramento come 2019. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times
This week: We examine the huge political firestorm in the wake of the Legislature's single-payer healthcare bill being blocked. We also dive deep into a Times exclusive on California's largely ignored housing law. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A big endorsement for the "sanctuary state" bill pending in Sacramento and how law enforcement could be key. Plus, a conservative GOP assemblyman joins the race for governor in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: California's state budget clears the Legislature, and we dig down into the details and the scathing debate over two of its side deals. And we take a late spring assessment of Californians in the era of Trump, looking at who's up and who's down. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: The state budget cliffhanger spills into the weekend. Plus, a new poll shows how unpopular -- and lethal -- the new gas tax could be. And we examine the early state of play in the 2018 race for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown seizes the moment after President Trump pulls away from the Paris pact. We also discuss the big votes in the Legislature this week on single-payer healthcare, court bail reform and more. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: The big battle that's front and center for the base of the California Democratic Party, all on display at last weekend's state convention. Plus, we drill down into the new fiscal analysis of the closely watched proposal for single-payer healthcare. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we preview the California Democratic Party's convention. From gubernatorial candidates to debates ranging from Trump to money in politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: We delve into Gov. Jerry Brown's revised state budget and some of the winners and losers. Plus, we take a look at the unsettled and angry politics for many California congressional Republicans after they voted to repeal Obamacare. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: UC President Janet Napolitano defends her office's budget practices during a tense legislative hearing. We also discuss President Trump's actions on offshore oil, and the big political battle brewing over single-payer healthcare in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, a special episode from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. A panel of Times political writers discusses the view from California in the era of Trump. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Mark Barabak, Seema Mehta and Liam Dillon.
This week: California's members of Congress face their constituents in a series of testy town halls across the state. Plus, we take a look at how April tax revenues are shaping the budget negotiations that begin soon in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Lawmakers consider moving the California presidential primary in an effort to make the Golden State third behind Iowa and New Hampshire in 2020. Plus, the fallout from last week's big transportation tax and fee vote -- from constituents back home to the impact on 2017's climate change efforts. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: The big vote on a $52 billion transportation deal in Sacramento. We break down all the details, plus we discuss the big court ruling on California's cap-and-trade program and a look at the special congressional election in Los Angeles. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project
This week, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders roll out their new multi-billion dollar transportation plus. We also discuss tough talk on sanctuary cities from the Trump administration. And, the departure of the Oakland Raiders is a reminder of the political limits of big-time professional sports. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's big trip to the nation's capital in one of its most bruising political periods. Plus, we discuss the politics of the tuition hike announced by CSU. And a brief look at new voter registration numbers that spell big trouble for California Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, we discuss big proposals from President Trump -- environmental protection and budget cuts -- that will impact California. We also take a look at a sweeping higher education plan from Democrats in Sacramento. And the end of an era in Los Angeles politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: The California impact from congressional action to replace Obamacare. Plus, we look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new chance to shape the state's highest court. And more buzz over who might -- or should -- run for statewide office in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, we discuss the political and policy road ahead once California's drought is officially declared over. We also take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's plea to the feds for Bay Area commuter train cash, and then a bit of political potpourri to round out the week. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown rolls out a quick flood protection plan, which relies in part on help from the federal government. We also look at more news in Democratic lawmakers' ongoing battle with all things Trump, and we discuss a Senate dustup that could provide momentum to convention-going Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Lawmakers respond to the emergency at the state's most important waterway dam. We also discuss a new push for a California single-payer health plan, and a look at other big bills introduced in the Legislature. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project
This week: The president suggests California may need to be stripped of federal funds, but is that even possible? We also dig into fascinating new poll numbers on state voters and immigration, and a notable endorsement in the 2018 race for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Daily outrage from California Democrats over President Trump's early moves. We assess the dizzying speed of events, and we check in on the immigration bills making their way through Sacramento. We also look at the 2018 governor's race, with an eye towards new campaign cash reports. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: California leaders react to a dizzying week of news from the new administration of President Donald Trump. We take a closer look at climate and immigration issues, and a dash of the unproved allegations of voter fraud. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of Grizzly Bear Project
This week: President Trump takes office, and the great guessing game begins for what it means here in California. Also, we look at some new sizzle for the 2018 election cycle, and a closer look at the debate over what comes after the Affordable Care Act. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week's podcast episode is solely devoted to an in-depth discussion of Gov. Jerry Brown's new state budget plan and the political wrangling in Sacramento that depends, in so many ways, on what happens in Washington. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Democrats in the Legislature sign up Eric Holder in their fight against the incoming Trump administration. We also preview the legislative session, and we discuss the changing face of women in politics and government. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's feisty speech that edged a little closer to taking on the president-elect. And in our final podcast of 2016, we discuss some of our top takeaways for the year that's passed and the year ahead. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Legislative Democrats say they're ready to fight President-elect Donald Trump. And we take a look at the results as the final votes are counted from the Nov. 8 election. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
Big news as the week ends, with Rep. Xavier Becerra being chosen as California's next attorney general. We discuss all of the political machinations, and we look ahead to next week and the new session of the Legislature. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week, we take the podcast on the road. This is a recording of an in-person conversation in San Francisco, an election analysis at an event sponsored by the Bay Area Council. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
Election 2016 is over, with a presidential shocker that puts California in the national spotlight as the home of Democratic political resistance. We also discuss ballot propositions, the U.S. Senate and congressional races, and the Democratic dominance of the Legislature after election day. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
On this week's episode, the final hours of the 2016 election season are here and we're looking at new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times polling data on ballot measures. Plus, a blast of early 2018 gubernatorial election buzz. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, we take a look at the political landscape in races below the marquee Nov. 8 contest. There's new poll data on the U.S. Senate race, and the Trump effect is being talked about in a number of congressional and legislative battles. Plus: Our weekly side dish! With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week, we discuss polling on the 17 ballot propositions California voters are being asked to consider on Nov. 8. And then we focus, in particular, on Gov. Jerry Brown's prison parole proposal, Proposition 57. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
In this week's episode, we check in on the increasingly sharp tone of the U.S. Senate showdown, and we discuss the chances that Democrats might recapture a supermajority in both houses of the California Legislature. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
Gov. Jerry Brown wraps up work on the bills sent to his desk by legislators as we put the wraps on the two-year session of the California Legislature. We examine some of the final big bill decisions, as well as some of the takeaways about the balance of power in Sacramento. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
On this week's episode, we dig into a pile of polling data on November ballot measures. Plus, a prominent interest group pulls its endorsement of Democratic legislators and accusations fly in a Democrat versus Democrat congressional race in Silicon Valley. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown expands farmworker pay but vetoes the tampon tax break. We also discuss some sparring in the U.S. Senate race, and the final chapter in the Calderon corruption saga. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: Can Rep. Loretta Sanchez make a move in the U.S. Senate race, or does a new poll suggest it's too late? Plus, we examine ballot measures on income taxes and the death penalty. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
On this week's episode: taking stock of the final hours of the two-year session of the California Legislature -- from the deal on climate change cash to the collapse of a major overhaul of the Public Utilities Commission. And, a few takeaways of the biggest things that came out of the entire legislative session. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: A deal is made on climate change legislation in Sacramento. We also examine deals in the works on other bills, we answer your questions via Twitter, and remembering some state Capitol class acts. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week, we talk the demise of the drug pricing measure in the Capitol. We also examine the latest climate change negotiations and new voter registration data showing big pickups for California Democrats. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
Are things in the state Capitol winding down, weeks ahead of schedule? Are mega-deals just not going to happen? We discuss in this week's episode, plus we check in on election items like the very quiet U.S. Senate race. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: The Legislature's last big month of 2016 and the clash over climate change and more. We also discuss the political fallout from the missing Democratic assemblyman, and our weekly political side dishes. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: California Democrats head to Philadelphia, and we assess the state's delegation's impact on the big show. We also discuss the U.S. Senate race, in light of the endorsement by President Obama of Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week, Republicans head to Cleveland and the California GOP gets a first look at the Trump effect. We also discuss the prison parole showdown between San Diego's mayor and Gov. Jerry Brown. And we assess a surprising endorsement by state Senate Democrats. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News
This week: The possible political path ahead after a week of violence in three U.S. cities. Plus, we discuss private meetings between Gov. Jerry Brown's staff and the oil industry and the final tally of June 7 primary votes. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
Gun violence legislation hits the governor's desk as well as earns a spot on a very long November statewide ballot in California. We also examine the new political awareness around helping the state's homeless. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week's episode takes a close look at the newly approved California state budget, and we also discuss political and policy news on gun control issues which came just days after the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
The California primary is history. On this week's episode, we take an early look at the returns and the implications of who won and who lost. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: A preview of what we're watching in the Tuesday, June 7 California primary. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.
This week: John Chiang takes the 2018 gubernatorial plunge. Plus, we examine the political path ahead for gun control in California and then dig deep into a week's worth of Golden State political potpourri. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: we take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's revised state budget, what it does (and doesn't) include, and where state spending debates go from here. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
California becomes the biggest state in the nation with a smoking age of 21. What will Big Tobacco do? Also, a rundown of the initiatives that look viable for November's ballot. And adios California presidential primary! With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: California's sleepy U.S. Senate race gets briefly roused for a debate, and a preview of the presidential race coming to this weekend's California GOP convention. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: big poll numbers for an income tax extension slated for the November ballot. Plus, we talk gun control legislation and more from Sacramento, and our Times investigation into confused independent voters.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown gives progressive Democrats another win. We also discuss Donald Trump's new California play and offer a preview of state budget tax revenues. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: organized labor turns its back on business-friendly Democrats. Also, we discuss this week's Assembly special election and the Legislature vs. UC. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
A special Monday edition of the podcast: Gov. Jerry Brown signs the $15 minimum wage law. We take a look at the politics that got us here, and what might lie ahead.
The presidential race appears, amazingly, headed to the Golden State. We assess the potential political impact up and down the ticket. Plus: a new U.S. Senate candidate, and power sharing plans from the new Assembly speaker. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week, we look at the big legislative tobacco fight, proposals on the "gig economy" and a soda tax, as well as the leadership selections from Speaker Anthony Rendon. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week's episode finds us wondering whether Gov. Jerry Brown will fail to get his prison parole initiative on the ballot, and what to make of new data on the trend towards political party detachment in California. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: A big change of plans for the bullet train; the California speculation about the U.S. Supreme Court; and our unofficial list of possible November ballot measures. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Rocky Chavez bows out of the U.S. Senate race; a heated debate over the Coastal Commission; and the new politics of gender and the workplace. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week, we discuss calls to break up the California Public Utilities Commission, and we examine some early 2016 campaign cash numbers. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
This week: Gov. Jerry Brown revisits prison punishment; legislative Democrats duel no more; and a clash at the California Coastal Commission. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
Gov. Brown's State of the State, new lobbying disclosure in Sacramento, and some 2016 electoral side dish. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
The political power of California teachers may rest on the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: a busy week at the Capitol, and a new leader-in-waiting of the Assembly. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
The politics of Gov. Jerry Brown's new state budget plan as we kick off our first episode of 2016. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.
From a climate clash to an open Senate seat and beyond, it's been a busy 2015 in California politics. We muse on some of our favorite stories in this final episode of the year. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project, and Marisa Lagos of KQED.
This week: the political "juice" of the Public Utilities Commission... criticism for Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez...and a ballot measure to push water conservation. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project. You can subscribe via iTunes or SoundCloud.
This week: the politics of gun control, new leaders of the business Democrats, and voting rights in the Supreme Court. With John Myers of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED, and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.