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Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe
Two experienced California political experts argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington with Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe. Bill Boyarsky is former city editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also a columnist, bureau chief and political reporter for the newspaper. Previously, he reported on politics for the Associated Press in Sacramento.He is the author of two biographies of Ronald Reagan, a biography of Jesse M.Unruh; Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times, and, with co-author Nancy Boyarsky, Backroom Politics.Bill is a columnist for the websites Truthdig and Fox&Hounds and a contributor to UCLA Luskin's public policy magazine Blueprint. He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting Sherry Bebitch Jeffe recently retired as professor of the practice of public policy communication at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.Sherry has been political analyst for KCAL-TV, NBC4 Los Angeles NBC's "Today" show and the BBC where she was an analyst on American politics for programs in London, Scotland and Wales. In 2006, she was a nominee for the Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for NBC4’s news feature, “Decision 2005: A Voter’s Guide,” NBC4. She has also appeared on MSNBC and Al Jazeera English and on radio shows in the United States and internationally. Sherry is a columnist for the California political web site Fox&Hounds. Sherry has a Ph.D in government from Claremont Graduate University and a master's in political science from Rutgers, where she was a fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
We examine the fallout from the Michigan Democratic Senate and Congressional primaries. We check on the status of the Los Angeles mayor's race.
Nationally-known housing policy expert David Garcia walks us through recent national, state and local attempts at housing reform.
We look at President Trump's defense of ICE traffic stops. We examine the impact of age, illness and death on the midterm elections. We discuss the seemingly invisible campaigns for California governor and Los Angeles mayor.
We discuss the impact of the left- leaning Democratic Socialists on national and local elections. We advise candidates to do opposition research on themselves before jumping into the fray.
Democrats and Republicans fumed over two different SCOTUS bombshell decisions: birthright citizenship and campaign finance. Meanwhile, Democratic divisions over Israel grew more intense.
We offer our reflections on the Reflecting Pool. We pinpoint shifting attitudes toward Israel In U.S. politics. We wonder whether Trump will declare a state of emergency before the November elections.
Trump applies cage fight politics to a prime foe, California Gov. Gavin Newsom. And we apply cage fight politics to each other, arguing over California's slow vote count.
With our guest, Mike Bonin, executive director of the Pat Brown Institute For Public Affairs and a former Los Angeles City Council member, we take on the election results and discuss what they could mean for the future of Los Angeles.
We examine the still-unfinished California primary election. We look at the attacks by the Trump administration on the news magazine "60 Minutes" and the rest of the mainstream news media.
We wonder how Trump's revenge-tour primary victories will impact the November elections. And Los Angeles and the rest of California await the results of heated and confusing elections for California governor and mayor of Los Angeles.
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This week we explain how artificial intelligence is changing political communications, using the Los Angeles mayor's race as an example. President Trump scores big in the recent GOP primaries. We worry about a U.S. invasion of Cuba.
When is old too old to run? Should we ditch the top two primary? What's stoking the gubernatorial campaign and the Los Angeles mayor's race? Let's discuss.
We dig into the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral debates. The candidates skimmed over the issues. In the end, there were no winners.
We share our observations about the disappointing California governor's debate. We argue about the impact of prediction markets on the American political process.
Longtime California Republican strategist Jon Fleischman guides us through the messy California governor's race and offers his views on the future of the California Republican party.
We watch the campaigns for California governor and L.A. mayor dive into mud wrestling, a sport that leaves everybody dirty.
Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley Institute Of Governmental Studies poll, shares his thoughts on the state of polling and the governor's race. Could California elect its first Republican governor in decades?
We explore the unexpected electoral challenge to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass by Councilmember Nithya Raman. Are the Democratic Socialists a new force in Los Angeles politics?
We're so overwhelmed with news that we'll skip Epstein and the Iran War. We discuss the controversial voter ID legislation. We talk about the mayors of Los Angeles and New York and their solutions to the housing problem.
President Trump's State Of The Union speech-- little in the way of policy but lots of politics.
Did the Trump administration's attempts to muzzle late night hosts backfire? Also, we take a look at the final field of the Los Angeles mayoral race.
UCLA Law School Professor Richard Hasen, a renowned expert on election law, guides us through an analysis of proposed election law reforms.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tells ICE to get out of Los Angeles. The arrest of two reporters heightens concern over freedom of the press.
We discuss Trump's proposal to take over reconstruction of SoCal's wildfire- damaged areas. We ponder the arrival of the tabloid Caliornia Post.
Real estate developer Rick Caruso announces his exit from California electoral politics. The world watches Trump go TACO.
H.D. Palmer, deputy director of California's Department of Finance, walks us through Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2026-27 budget proposal. He's optimistic about the plan but concedes there are uncertainties.
Journalist and author Pilar Marrero takes us on a political tour of her Venezuela homeland's stormy present and uncertain future.
Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered Califormia, the state-based Obamacare marketplace, walks us through the current health care crisis.
We examine the rocky road toward health care reform. We discuss the concerns being raised about Trump's health. We take a quick glance at the continuing saga of political frenemies Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.
We look at the Caifornia governor's race. We discuss whether the attacks on suspected drug boats constitute war crimes. We're appalled by the incredible rudeness President Trump displays toward women reporters.
We announce our annual "Turkeys Of The Year" Awards. We debate whether Trump's power has eroded after the Epstein files vote defeat.
We make our way through the political thicket paralyzing Washington and reflect on California's role in it
We examine the havoc caused by the shutdown and its impact on the elections and on Trump's favorability rating.
We wonder whether the energy from the No Kings protest will last. We discuss the impact of the budget shutdown on the nation. We debate the destruction of the East Wing of the White House.
Los Angeles Times political columnist Mark Barabak, our guest, guides us through America's increasingly bitter political debate. He asks if "we've lost our humanity." We all agree that the country's best hope is to vote.
We watch Trump trying to settle scores as his enemies list grows. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel's fan list grows. And we asses the impact of Kamela Harris' book promotion tour.
We talk about the difference between the murder of Charlie Kirk and the killing of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. We discuss whether the President should try to calm America rather than stir hatred.
We take a critical look at the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to continue sweeping immigration raids in Southern California. And we examine the status of the national redistricting war and California's Proposition 50.
Bruce Cain, Stanford professor and redistricting guru, walks us through the escalating redistricting battle.
We range all over the political map. We look at Trump's seat- of -the -pants diplomacy and the risky battle the president and Gov. Gavin Newsom are waging for control of Congress.
We discuss the National Guard's recent invasions of streets, parks and stores. Is this a distraction for a president facing the Epstein problem and rising food prices? We also talked about Trump's role in the Olympics, the escalating war over congressional redistricting and the 60th anniversary of the Watts riots.
We argue over Republican plans to maintain control of Congress by gerrymandering. Sherry is incensed. Bill is bored. And yet again we dig into the Epstein saga.
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With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the impact of Gaza on American politics. We examine how the Republicans are using redistricting to keep control of the House of Representatives and California's role in trying to block them.
We analyze whether the Epstein scandal is shaking Trump's grip on MAGA world. We unpack Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest political moves.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Let us know.
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Sherry's email: sbjcgs@aol.com
Loyola Marymount University Professor Fernando Guerra, discussing the ICE raids, labels them as war on our society. He explains what he tells students who fear being detained.
We examine how the Trump administration's cutbacks impacted disaster aid. We continue analyzing the impact of ICE raids on California.
We discuss the Big Brutal Budget Bill and its possible political impact. We wonder whether the ICE detentions will help or hurt President Trump and other Republicans.
We talk about life in a occupied city. And we analyze the surprising showing of Zohran Mamdani in the New York Democratic mayoral primary election
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We examine the dangerous times confronting us: Our march toward authoritarianism; The danger of war; Trump's sour policy moves.
We examine the impact of Trump's immigration sweeps on Los Angeles, on California, and on the nation.
We explore the dynamics of Musk's departure from the Trump camp. We look at Trump's escalating war on immigrants. And unimpressed with the current crop of Democratic candidates for California governor or president, we throw out the name of George Clooney for president. Just joking. Sort of.
We search for answers as to why President Trump continues to attack Harvard and other major universities. We examine the political, cultural and economic impacts of Trump's attacks.
We look at the political impact of government budget decisions. And we puzzle over Trump's feckless ambush of South Africa's president.
We look at the ethics of Air Palace One. We talk about the $12 billion California state budget shortfall. We examine the possible political futures of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Vic President Kamala Harris.
We argue about age limits for politicians. We examine whether academia should bend to Trump's will.
We talk about President Trump's first 100 days, his failures and successes. We wonder whether he is steering the economy straight into a recession.
We track Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' chase for the big bucks needed to close an $800 million budget gap. And we examine President Trump's war on academic freedom.
We talk with Jon Regardie, prominent Los Angeles journalist, about major concerns facing the City and the County of Los Angeles—homelessness, politics, and budgets.
We look at how President Trump is singling out California for retribution. We examine the increasingly rough roads that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass find themselves on.
We discuss who is to blame for spilling U.S. military plans around the world, including to the target, the Houthis.
Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Let us know: Bill can be reached at bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com. Sherry at sbjcgs@aol.com
We ask Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky whether the United States is being hit by a constitutional crisis under President Trump and what it might mean for the country's future.
We view with fear Trump's economic policies. And we offer Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass some unsolicited advice.
Scholar and political analyst Bill Schneider join us in picking apart the latest moves by President Trump on the national level and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass locally to deal with their recent problems.
We examine Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' post fires bumpy road.
Wait! California as New Denmark?
Jim Newton, former editor of the Los Angeles Times editorial pages, joins us for an examination of the role of the media in the Trump 2.0 era. And we speculate on the possible impact of the recent wildfires on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' political future.
Sherry and Bill continue to excoriate the state of affairs in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
Gov. Gavin Newsom travels to the White House seeking disaster aid. President Donald Trump takes time out from dismantling the government to listen to him.
We examine Trump's early power grabs. We ask how California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fared during an explosive week. And we ponder whether California should secede and start a new country.
We look at how Trump has unleashed his ragtag militia on the country. We examine his proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and to increase deportations. And we worry about the future of our nation.
We take a look at the political implications of the Los Angeles wildfires. And we say farewell to a good friend.
Trump squeezes big media and maybe even little guys like us. Sherry and Bill attack Trump's cabinet nominations.
Are Democratic elected officials going soft on Trump? It looks that way, particularly on immigration. And are some of the media joining the Hallelujah chorus?
We examine President-elect Trump's controversial cabinet choices and the blowback from President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter.
With journalist Jon Regardie, we discuss issues of importance to L.A.'s future, including: Mayor Bass, President-elect Trump and L.A.'s 2028 Olympics, the enlargement of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and former local official Mark Ridley-Thomas's continued legal troubles.
We discuss what tripped up the Democrats in the last election and what might trip up the Republicans in the future.
With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the fallout from the presidential election.
With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the state of the presidential race as election day nears.
We wonder if this is the first "podcast election." We discuss the declining influence of traditional media and the growing power of podcasts, and social media in the U.S. electoral process.
In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Harris and Trump go after each other with total abandon. We discuss the strategies each are using to get out the vote and wonder if the current debate about Trump's mental acuity will impact the election.
President Joe Biden calls Donald Trump "unAmerican" for Trump's attacks on the federal hurricane response. L.A. gets a new police chief. The race for California's U.S. Senate seat turns nasty. Kamela Harris launches a multi-media blitz. We discuss all of it.
Sherry and Bill discuss the vice presidential debate. We also examine whether the Middle East conflict will be a dominant force in the presidential campaign. And we wonder whether we need these debates at all,
Marqueece Harris-Dawson, newly elected president of the Los Angeles City Council, joins us to discuss the challenges facing him and Los Angeles in the months ahead.
We examine a hot proposal on The LA County ballot. And then we explaIn new twists and turns in this weird presidential campaign
Sherry and Bill offer their perspectives on the highly debated presidential debate and speculate on whether it will impact the path to the November election.
Sherry and Bill take a look at California's role In the coming election and the state's importance in the battle for control of Congress
Bill and Sherry survey the lay of the land as the final lap of the 2024 presidential election begins.
With our colleague, political analyst Bill Schneider, we take a look at last week's historic events.
Bill and Sherry Join the chorus of horrified viewers of the recent presidential debate. Oy vey!
With our guest Dave Bryan, we explore just what voters are getting from the presidential debates.
Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes us on a tour of a possible post-election America. We also take a look at the polls in the wake of Trump's conviction.
When he returned to America From France Jefferson asked? What 'Have I Missed? Plenty. Today we discuss some of the events smothered by media coverage of Donald Trump.
We examine the potential impact of the upcoming presidential debates. We question the reliability of early polling. And we take a critical look at efforts to reform the Los Angeles city ethics law.
We share our perspectives on the current campus turmoil and compare it to the tumultuous year of 1968.
We look at the fight in California for seats that could determine control of Congress. We also examine the significant increase in representation of African American women in the state legislature.
We examine the results of Super Tuesday and the impact of voters' choices on the November election.
We explore the Supreme Court's decision to hear former President Trump's appeal for presidential immunity. Was this a victory for Trump and his efforts to delay his criminal case? Was this a defeat for special prosecutor Jack Smith, trying to clear the docket before the election? We also discuss the state of the presidential race and the role of Gov. Gavin Newsom after the Michigan primary.
We take a look at the ongoing search for a new Los Angeles police chief. And we attempt to untangle the California U.S. Senate primary race.
Political analyst and friend of the show Bill Schneider observes that isolationism has been part of American politics from George Washington to Donald Trump. We discuss the latest twist, the advanced age of the two leading candidates for president.
Sacramento columnist George Skelton leads us down the road to the shrinking coverage of California politics and policy. The old pro has some provocative thoughts on the subject.
We examine how the Democrats are playing offense on abortion and defense on immigration. For Republicans, the situation is reversed.
We dissect the political farce known as the Iowa Republican caucuses. And we wonder whether ex-Dodger Steve Garvey can play in the political major leagues.
We analyze the early version of the California budget and the cuts it may require. And we look at the internal churning at the Los Angeles Times.
We discuss the impact of immigration, abortion and the Trump trials on this year's elections. And we wonder whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be a wild card in November.
We examine the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on American politics . We discuss the intricacies of the Colorado Supreme Court decision to remove Trump from that state's primary ballot. We look at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaigning for abortion rights.
We wonder when free speech becomes hate speech. And we assess Mayor Karen Bass' first year on the job.
We take a look at the high number of departures from Congress and what it means for California. We assess the so-called debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
We unveil a new IGSP Thanksgiving tradition: The "Turkey Of The Year Awards." This coveted honor is awarded to a person (or persons) who did something really stupid or venal in the 2023 political year.
We examine Donald Trump's rhetorical echoes of Hitler and Mussolini. We also conclude Gov. Gavin Newsom should be spending more time on his day job. And we take a brief look at California's U.S. Senate race.
Adam Nagourney, national political correspondent for the New York Times, shares his insights into the evolution of the "Gray Lady" to a 21st Century digital powerhouse, as reported in his new book "The Times: How the Newspaper Of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, And The Transformation Of Journalism."
We explore how the twin evils of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are shaping politics at home and abroad.
Nobody trusts anybody anymore--politicians, journalists, you name it. We take a gloomy journey through the speakership fight and the Mideast and Ukraine wars . We also cast a cynical eye on Gov. Gavin Newsom's international excursions.
We look at the Gaza war's impact on American politics. And we try to explain the war-caused turmoil roiling college campuses.
We agree that the Hamas attack will impact American politics but we don't know how. We agree that Gov. Gavin Newsom's recently signed mental health bill will affect the lives of an untold number of Californians. But we don't know how. If you want certainty, you've got the wrong podcast.
Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief, brings us up to date on Gov. Gavin Newsom's struggle to find a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. She also discusses other developments in the recent days of Golden State politics.
No podcast this week. Sherry is caring for her sister who's very ill. We'll be back next week for another look at Inside Golden State Politics
We examine the age issue from the halls of Congress to the White House. We check on Gov. Gavin Newsom's activities and take a look at the new California Assembly speaker.
We look at potential policy shifts in state and federal governments. They portend a quiet revolution in governance.
We examine the pros and cons of televising the potential Georgia Trump trial. We wonder whether enlarging the city council will improve Los Angeles city government.
A wave of labor disputes mean unexpected problems for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass. We also look at the Ohio election result and the latest Trump indictment and how they may affect the 2024 election.
A wave of labor disputes poses unexpected problems for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass. We also look at the Ohio election results and the latest Trump indictment and how they may affect the 2024 election.
We take our own turn examining the legalities and politics of the latest indictment of former President Trump.
We loved the Barbie movie , the DeSantis campaign not so much. And we take a look at recent policy moves by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak walks us through the shifting political landscape of the western United States
With the Republican far right ready to abandon Ukraine, we look at the domestic political implications of the war , including its possible impact on the California Senate race. We also dig into the latest developments in California state and local politics.
We check out Gov. Gavin Newsom's summer travels to preach the blue gospel in red states. We poke at the U.S. Supreme Court's gutting of affirmative action and student loans.
Along with our special guest, NPR international correspondent Philip Reeves, we examine the similarities and differences between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson (aka “Britain Trump” ) and between their countries’ politics.
Political analyst Bill Schneider hones in on the issues swirling around the nation's capital. He says the right wing House Republicans are "steaming mad" at Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And he says abortion could destroy the Republican Party.
We talk to a leading Capitol budget guy, H.D. Palmer, a top deputy in the California state Department of Finance. He puts a good face on a story that could have a gloomy ending.
We examine how the debate over reparations, like that about the debt limit, is influenced by politics, economics and race.
Our guest, Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief, takes us on a tour of a Capitol faced with big decisions.
We discuss President Biden's reelection announcement and its impact on major California politicians and policies. We also remember Harry Belafonte and Richard Riordan.
We debate whether California Sen. Dianne Feinstein should quit. And we examine Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' first budget and the obstacles she faces in funding it.
We step back from the political tumult on the national level to review what's been happening--and not happening--in California.
We dissect Trump's post-arrest performance. For progressives, it's "On Wisconsin" and victory in Chicago.
Bill says Biden ought to fight for gun control one step at a time. Sherry questions whether even that can be accomplished in today's political environment.
We look at how former President Donald Trump continues to dominate the news media and Republican politics. We examine Mayor Karen Bass' first 100 days. And we take a look at the Los Angeles school strike and the mayor's possible efforts to end it.
With our guest, longtime Gridiron Club member and political journalist Cragg Hines, we go behind the scenes of Mike's Pence's rebellion at the fabled organization's recent dinner. We also discuss the impact on freedom of speech of the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit.
We discuss whether California will finally play a real role in anointing the Republican presidential nominee. And we both recoil in disgust at the antics of Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson.
We examine whether free speech should be limited in this era of unrestrained, often violent, political debate. Should the Dilbert comic strip be axed? And what about the xenophobic attacks on Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of California by her Texas Republican colleague?
With our guest, broadcast journalist Dave Bryan, we discuss how two major political leaders are confronting big problems. New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces homelessness and police reform. President Biden sees the peace of Europe on his shoulders.
We say farewell to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who is not running for another term . And we welcome Nikki Haley into the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
That' s what some called Bill Clinton's interminable State Of The Union speeches. Biden spoke a long time, too, but he had comic relief from the Republicans.
We agree with Mayor Karen Bass' support of another term for Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore. We discuss the silly federal government classification system for so-called "secret" documents. And we wonder whatever happened to Donald Trump.
Our guest, newly elected Monterey Park City Councilmember Thomas Wong , shares his thoughts on the recent mass shooting in his city and its impact on the fierce debate over gun control.
We try to untangle the controversy over President Biden's classified documents. We attempt to make sense of the debt limit. Then we speculate on the California Senate race with or without Senator Dianne Feinstein. The episode was produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.
With our guest, political analyst Dave Bryan, we take a look at the crises facing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. We also discuss the Republican- controlled House and its plans to shred the safety net.
Like most people, we can only watch the House speakership fight on television. Here's our report from the virtual battlefield.
Our guest is political analyst and writer William Schneider. He downplays Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination.
Our guest, well-known television and radio journalist Warren Olney, walks us through Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' first few days in office amid a racist explosion on the city council. And we take a look at the media's performance during a critical political period.
What does the Georgia election mean for Congress? For Trump? For Biden, Harris and the Democratic party?
We examine the recent rise of white nationalism and anti-Semitism in American politics.
We chew over the future of Los Angeles under new political leadership. And we wonder whether the prospective speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy, has the smarts of Nancy Pelosi.
We get a view of Los Angeles' new mayor Karen Bass through the eyes of her Community Coalition colleague, now city council member, Marqueece Harris-Dawson. He also gives us an inside look at the controversy over the leaked audio of racist remarks by three of his Los Angeles City Council colleagues.
Sherry and Bill offer fresh perspectives on the midterms, including an analysis of women's gains and the impact of abortion. We also discuss whether the election is shifting Los Angeles city government to the left.
We discuss whether people will believe the election results. We consider the emergence of Elon Musk as an influencer in the political dialogue. And we take another look at the race for mayor of Los Angeles.
Although the media seems to have downgraded abortion as an issue, we think it could prove decisive in some Senate and House races. We also examine the role of women in next Tuesday's election. And we pay tribute to the late Mike Davis, a voice of Los Angeles.
Our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, says if President Biden doesn't run, Vice President Kamala Harris will be a cinch to win the Democratic presidential nomination. And he says former President Trump may not be the Republican presidential nominee. This is the 101st episode of Inside Golden State Politics. Thank you.
With our guest, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez, we ponder the future of Los Angeles after the disclosure of a racist dialogue among three city council members. Can the wounds ever be healed?
Our guest, journalist and political expert Pilar Marrero, tells us the Bass campaign is falling short in winning Latino voters. And we also examine the battle for Latino voters between Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his challenger, Robert Luna.
We discuss the recent debates between the candidates for mayor of Los Angeles and between the candidates for Los Angeles county sheriff. Who won? Listen to our podcast.
Our guest political columnist Jon Regardie talks about how the race for L.A, mayor is now a real slugfest. Will it be corruption versus abortion ? And we explain the importance of the University of Southern California in the election campaign.
With our guest, veteran television political reporter Dave Bryan, we unpack the Bass and Caruso homeless plans. And we wonder whether Gov. Gavin Newsom has the right stuff to be president.
Bill and Sherry have an open discussion with retiring Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin about the frustrations and satisfactions of L.A. politics and the difficult policy questions he's had to face.
Was Donald Trump helped or hurt by the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search and by his taking the Fifth?
And was Kamala Harris helped by the rise of abortion as an election issue?
We discuss the Kansas abortion earthquake and MAGA nation's effort to take over election machinery in battleground states. And we take a look at the impact of President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsing Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles.
Berkeley law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky regales Sherry and Bill with his insights into the current Supreme Court and its recent decisions. We also discuss whether Trump should be indicted.
With our guest Cragg Hines, award winning Washington journalist now a political activist, we explore issues of a tumultuous week. Should ex-President Trump be indicted? Will President Biden run for another term? What will be the political fate of Kamala Harris?
We ponder the past half year of intense crises that preceded Independence Day. And we wonder what it all means to the UNITED States of America.
Sherry, Bill and political reporter Dave Bryan wrestle with a tough question: Will the Republicans overcome the backlash from the Supreme Court's abortion decision and the House January 6 committee hearings?
We discuss whether ex-President Donald Trump should be indicted. Bill says lock him up. Sherry worries about the impact of an indictment on an already polarized country and on the presidency.
As we reach the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, we conclude that Donald Trump is a greater threat to American democracy than was Richard Nixon.
We decode the first round of the Los Angeles mayoral election and analyze the run-up to the November title fight between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso.
Sherry, Bill and guest Dave Bryan scope out the election for mayor of Los Angeles and wonder whether ex-president Donald Trump is losing his kingmaking luster.
Our title conveys the difficulty of our efforts to make sense of the Texas murders and the important primaries occurring at the same time. The shootings and the elections will shape America for years to come.
Kevin de Leon gives us a fascinating description of his rise from the barrio to his present prominence. He also discusses his plans to reduce homelessness and increase housing.
We beat up on candidate Rick Caruso for ducking public appearances but agree that it's a smart political strategy. We assess the impact of Caruso's money and of
abortion on the election for mayor.
Continuing our conversations with candidates for mayor of Los Angeles, we grill L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer on hot button issues, including abortion rights, homelessness and the environment.
Sherry and Bill debate the impact of the 1992 riots on Los Angeles, its people and its politics.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass opens our series of conversations with candidates for mayor of Los Angeles.
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We explore two of the most important issues in American politics today--gun control and abortion rights. How will they affect the mid term elections?
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We discuss the exodus of many elected officials up and own the ballot from their current jobs. Among them are several California legislators and members of Congress and possibly Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
That question was asked first by L.A. radio's Warren Olney in noteworthy broadcasts on KCRW after the 1992 Rodney King riots. We still struggle for an answer as we, joined by political reporter Dave Bryan, discuss the recent Los Angeles mayoral debate.
We examine how Ukraine is beating the Russians in the information war as well as slowing them on the ground. And we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris did in her latest foreign policy foray.
Inside Golden State Politics--or IGSP, as we like to call it--consults with our Washington correspondent, political analyst Bill Schneider, on the impact of President Biden's State of the Union speech.
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With IGSP's mayoral race observer, veteran political reporter Dave Bryan, we wade into the year's first debate. We thought it provided a preview of the major campaign issues and how this election might influence the future of Democratic politics.
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We speculate on the impact of the Super Bowl on Los Angeles and its diverse communities.
We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the candidates for mayor of L.A. in the upcoming election
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We speculate on the political impact of the masking debate. How will it affect the midterm elections? We examine the hard-right campaign to take over local government and politics.
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Our guest is Elizabeth Forer, executive director of the Venice Family Clinic. The clinic provides health care for the poor in facilities from the Santa Monica Mountains to the South Bay. We discuss the connection between homelessness and health care.
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We examine the implications of Justice Stephen Breyer's decision to retire from the Supreme Court. We look at two hot-button issues that will surface in the search for his replacement and in the midterm elections--abortion and crime.
With our guest, political analyst Dave Bryan, we launch our coverage of the 2022 election for mayor of Los Angeles. Then we dissect President Biden's press conference kicking off his sophomore year and conclude he did a good job.
We discuss Governor Newsom's plans for California's budget windfall. We wonder whether President Biden could actually win by losing the fight over voting rights. And we chide the Democrats for being so entranced by political glitz they are giving away the grassroots game to the Republicans.
Along with our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, we debate whether there is any life left in American democracy. We agree that if democracy is to be saved, much of the responsibility will be on the shoulders of the news media.
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We examine how the Democrats are trying to squelch Republican efforts to reduce the number of voters of color from casting ballots. And the guy crucial to helping the Democrats is President Biden's nemesis, Sen. Joe Manchin.
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Gavin Newsom jumps to the head of the line of Democratic challengers to the Texas vigilante abortion law. We also discuss how Eric Garcetti's confirmation as ambassador to India is slogging along on Capitol Hill.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We wonder whether the mainstream media, through laziness , inattention plus a hunger for an audience is hurting democracy. We both agree that Vice President Kamala Harris is getting screwed by media coverage and we ask why.
Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky
We talk with distinguished political analyst Bill Schneider about our country's divided politics. And we discuss the political impact of the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer- director of Inside Golden State Politics
We hand out our first annual Turkey of the Year Awards. We wonder whether Joe Biden can push his agenda through a balky Congress . We question the ugly behavior of Congressional Republicans.
We talk to Los Angeles Times award winning columnist Steve Lopez about corruption in Los Angeles City Hall. We wonder whether this is part of a national trend and if so, why.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics. Her latest book is "The Moscow Affair."
We're taking the next two or three weeks off for a winter break. We'll be back soon.
We wonder how the controversy over teaching ethnic studies--hot in California and elsewhere--will influence upcoming elections. We puzzle over President Biden's inability to get two more Senate votes for his agenda. Is he too busy playing harbor master in chief?
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics. Her latest mystery novel is "The Moscow Affair."
We wonder why President Biden waited so long to go after the Republicans. Is he still too much a creature of the old Senate? And we continue to contemplate why Mayor Eric Garcetti is still waiting at the church for his ambassadorship to come through.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics. Her latest mystery novel, "The Moscow Affair," is just out.
We puzzle over why a dysfunctional Congress is doing so little while the country is in trouble. And we take our first look at next year's election for mayor of Los Angeles.
Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky
With our guest, respected political reporter Dave Bryan, we wonder whether President Biden can reverse his declining approval ratings and ponder Governor Newsom's political future in the wake of his big recall victory.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We discuss Covid's impact on the California recall election and we speculate on the future of the recall process itself. We argue about the power of the MAGA Nation.
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We examine the impact of the Texas abortion law on California, which has long protected abortion rights. We recall the passage of the 1967 Beilenson Therapeutic Abortion Act, which liberalized California abortion laws through the unlikely cooperation of a young Democratic state senator and the conservative governor, Ronald Reagan. We look at the California recall campaign and conclude the abortion furor might be good news for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We disagree over whether President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan simply reflected his deeply held beliefs or was a more complex combination of belief and politics.
We discuss the newly energized and focused Newsom anti recall campaign in an election that still seems unpredictable.
Nancy Boyarsky is the director and producer of Inside Golden State Politics
We discuss whether President Biden can overcome his setback in withdrawing from Afghanistan. And whether Gov. Gavin Newsom can survive a recall election that has become a referendum on him.
Back at work and overwhelmed with news. We think Gov. Gavin Newsom could be in trouble in the recall. One reason is Latinos don't seem to be enthusiastic about him. We also blast the news media for its coverage of Afghanistan, comparing it unfavorably to press coverage of the Vietnam War.
Our guest, political analyst and journalist Bill Schneider, wonders whether Donald Trump understands suburban America. Republicans are fixated on on social issues, particularly Critical Race Theory and abortion. But pocketbook issues, such as child care and health care, could determine the mid-term elections.
We explain how the infrastructure bill affects California. And we wonder whether the news media and Washington insiders are too quick to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We discuss the impact of issues like homelessness, fear of crime and worries about public safety on the California recall and the upcoming midterm elections.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We discuss whether the Republicans are taking the "white rage" road in their effort to win the mid-term elections. We examine the impact of white rage on California's recall election.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We examine how California and Newsom performed during the pandemic. We talk about an uptick in gun violence. We examine bad behavior as pandemic restrictions ease--and we vow to be polite, ourselves.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.
With our guest, broadcaster Warren Olney, we take on racially tinged topics of the day. We wade into the academic morass that is critical race theory, influencing politics in California and other places. We tackle the political morass that is voting rights legislation. And we agree that a Swiss Army knife is not as deadly as an assault weapon.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We agree that the controversy over voting rights legislation could end in compromise--a smaller bill that Biden would sign. We speculate on why the Republicans are so opposed to a bipartisan commission investigating the January 6 insurrection.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
Our guest, Thomas Wong, president of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, gives us a grassroots view of the threatened California drought and its impact on politics. We also discuss with him the recent wave of hate crimes afflicting the country.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We dig into the Mideast conflict, but like everyone else, have no solutions. The California budget is rich with solutions. But are they solutions?
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We briefly discuss the dumping of Liz Cheney from Republican House leadership. We agreed that democracy was threatened and Cheney was a victim of sexism. We examine Gov. Gavin Newsom's plans to give billions in surplus tax dollars and federal largesse to Californians in the face of his recall election. And we wonder what might happen to Los Angeles and its huge homeless problems if rumors are true and Mayor Eric Garcetti becomes ambassador to India.
With our guest, former California Assembly Republican leader Bob Naylor, we explore how Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom could lose his job in the recall election. We also discuss whether Republicans are hurting themselves by passing new voting restriction laws.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.
In her new book Madame Speaker, our guest USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page describes Nancy Pelosi as the most powerful woman in the history of the federal government. She tells of Pelosi's rise from Baltimore's Little Italy and San Francisco politics to her present job, boss of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
What's next on police reform? Is it even possible? The aftermath of the Rodney King beating and the Rampart police scandal in Los Angeles in the 1990s shows the difficulty of cleaning up a police department with long-entrenched habits of brutality.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
Along with our guest, television journalist Dave Bryan, we discuss whether police are too quick on the trigger when they confront African American and Latino men. We examine the possibility of police reform and ask why the mayor of California's largest city, Eric Garcetti, isn't taking the lead.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We examine how President Joe Biden could emerge a winner with his hotly contested jobs and infrastructure plan. We detail blue collar jobs and projects big and small that could be created. California could be a real beneficiary. Finally, we discuss the economic and political impact of moving the baseball all star game from Atlanta to Denver.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
Now that recent polls are out, can Gov. Gavin Newsom breathe easier in his fight against the recall? And could Sen. Dianne Feinstein, criticized by her party's progressives, be a valuable ally in President Joe Biden's efforts to clamp down on guns?
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We explore whether economically troubled journalism is up to the challenge of covering the complexities of modern society and politics.
Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky
With our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate. We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to deserve a recall.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.
With our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate. We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to deserve a recall.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We wonder whether Gavin Newsom's State of the State address was just another campaign speech. We also critique the governor's speaking style. Bill said he was easier to understand. Sherry said he spoke too fast.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
With our guest, Politico's Carla Marinucci, we chat about how the Recall Newson campaign needs a star out front--just as the Recall Davis effort in 2003 had Arnold. Is Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, the new Arnold? We also explore the recall's connection to the anti-vaccination movement.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.
We note the misogyny of the on-line attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and political women in general. Then we discuss the sad statistic of more than a half million Americans dead from Covid-19 and the way President Biden remembered their passing with grace and empathy.
We examine the media's continuing obsession with Donald Trump. And we dig into the current buzz around California politics.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We examine the impact of the Trump impeachment trial on the country. We wonder if die-hard Republican senators will turn against the president. And we look at how Trump's behavior is impacting two California Republican members of Congress.
Along with our guest, television political reporter Dave Bryan, we analyze the attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom, some of them political, others downright dangerous. We also discuss the Trump impeachment trial.
Nancy Boyarsky is producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
We look at the latest on the rocky rollout of the Covid vaccine and its impact on California's governor and President Biden. And we debate the pros and cons of eliminating the Senate filibuster.
Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky
We question whether or not President Biden is aiming too high. But in a time of unparalleled crises, we ask why aim too low. And we explore the increased influence of Trump-scorned California in Washington.
Along with our guest, distinguished journalist Warren Olney, we examine the story behind the story of the U.S. Capitol riot. We pinpoint some media failures and Olney offers idea on how journalists can do better.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics
A nation's trauma, Trump's defeats, and the wrong road for California Republicans
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We look at Alex Padilla, California's senator-to-be , and the controversy surrounding his appointment. And we remember the momentous events of 2020.
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We're taking next week off. Seasons greetings and see you in January.
We discuss California's state of mind with Mark Baldassare, president of the Public Policy Institute of California. The think tank's recent survey paints a gloomy picture and we explore why.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We look at the good news and the bad. The appointment of California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra to head the Department of Health and Human Services brings an accomplished politician and health care champion to the challenging job. We dismantle the congressional stalemate on coronavirus aid. And we criticize California Gov. Gavin Newson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the news media for lack of effective communication on the pandemic aid bill. Finally we agree it's time for the public to demand action.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
Along with our guest, journalist Pilar Marrero, we discuss the Latino vote in the 2020 election nationally and in California, Arizona and other states. And we explore the impact of Latinos on American politics and policy in the future.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics
We look at Korean American congressional victories in Orange County and at the Georgia Senate election where the Democrats are represented by a prominent African American minister and a Jewish documentarian.
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We examine the possible march of Californians into the Biden administration. And we discuss contenders to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Finally, we wonder where--and when--Trump will go.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.
Muddle-headed from sleep deprivation, we try to make sense of the ongoing election chaos. We also look at California races.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.
Will the new Supreme Court justice tow the ultra conservative line or will she be open to compromise? We also take a look at how demographic changes are impacting California congressional elections.
Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.
In the final presidential debate, a gentler--not kinder--President Donald Trump pretty much left California, a favorite target, out of his sights. Instead Trump spent more time blasting his opponent, Joe Biden, than outlining his vision for a second term. We also discuss the media's over reliance on public opinion polls.
When is a ballot drop box not a ballot drop box? We dig into the controversy over Republicans distributing their own unofficial drop boxes and examine other potholes on the rocky road to election day. We also explain some of the propositions on the California ballot with a special guest, Robert Stern, a respected elections lawyer, a co author of the state political reform act and the longtime president of the Center for Governmental Studies.
We take apart the Pence-Harris debate, concluding Sen. Kamala Harris did well in the high-pressure competition. Vice President Mike Pence tried to defend President Trump and his record. But he found it rough going. And we look at some possible choices for Gov. Gavin Newsom to make to fill Harris' Senate seat if the Democrats win the presidency.
We dig into the mire of the Tump-Biden debate and look beyond it. We try to shed light on the little known, except in presidential election years, Commission on Presidential Debates. Do the candidates have follow its arcane rules? Finally, what if the election results in a contested, razor thin victory margin? We conclude with the election officials' prayer: "Let there be a landslide."
We look at Donald Trump's drive to a 6-3 Supreme Court that could give him the presidency in a contested election. Among the major Democrats working to derail his drive are California senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein.
We critique the meeting between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump on the wildfires. And we examine the factor of fear in the election campaign--fear of fires, floods and climate change, fear of the pandemic and fear of violence provoked by protesters and police.
What's the impact of all the Trump books? We examine whether anyone other than politics addicts care when so many Americans are busy worrying about the pandemic. We also look at how Joe Biden is handling his media face off against Donald Trump, Most important, there's growing concern over counting the vote. In California, extensive preparations didn't prevent long lines in the primary election, especially in populous Los Angeles County. Can election officials do better in November?
What a week! On the presidential campaign, Joe Biden emerges from his basement and attacks President Donald Trump as gutless. And the California legislature is shamed by a nursing mother, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, bringing her baby onto the Assembly floor to urge her colleagues to vote on an important housing bill.
We look at Donald Trump's efforts to put a smiley face on the Republican National Convention but he and his team found it hard to do. The convention previewed Trump's attacks on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the coming campaign. And we explain why the Republicans picked California as their symbol of what's wrong with the United States.
We assess the importance of women to Joe Biden's presidential campaign, as exemplified by Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic national convention and Kamala Harris' nomination for vice president. Will the campaigning by strong women drive President Donald Trump nuts? And we tackle voting by mail. Will President Trump's loud and persistent attacks on it make Americans doubt the election result?
We take a close look at Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Joe Biden's choice for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. What does she bring to the ticket? Will the Democratic left, which opposed her presidential run, turn out en masse for her. And we examine where President Donald Trump and his supporters will attack her. Looking ahead, we discuss her successor if she wins in November, examining the many choices facing Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will appoint new senator.
The final months of the presidential campaign are confronting journalists with big problems in covering candidates, campaigns, and the new style nominating conventions. We explore that with our guest, award-winning television political reporter Dave Bryan. We also challenge the media to be educators as well as reporters and to guide a confused public through vote counting that may take many days, if not weeks.
We take a hard look at how President Trump is stacking the deck against Asian Americans and Latinos. Asian Americans are damaged by his racist description of the coronavirus pandemic, giving bigots permission to assault them verbally and, in some cases, physically. With Latinos, it's Trump's mishandling of the pandemic, which is roaring through the agricultural Central Valley and other places where they work on frontline jobs. Now all the problems are in Gov. Newsom's lap.
The coronavirus pandemic has confronted Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump with different kinds of troubles. We examine how Newsom faces the hands-on matters that Trump has long avoided--opening schools, finding masks and other supplies, rising infection rates. Trump's problem is simpler but harder to solve, getting re-elected. That is why, we observe, he is now portraying himself as the man in charge of stopping the pandemic and imposing his version of law and order on cities that are run by Democrats.
As the school semester grows near, we discuss whether to open the schools or rely on home schooling, often in the hands of overworked parents. This is bigger than political campaigns. Each day, the pressure increases on Gov. Gavin Newsom, his good start in handling the pandemic forgotten as the number of coronavirus cases rapidly increase. And the worsening situation is shaping the contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Parental fears, rather than political maneuvering, are likely to determine the winner of the presidential election and perhaps Gov. Newsom's future.
Sherry digs into the labyrinth of the electoral college, explaining its history and the role of slavery in its creation. We debate the future of the institution, with Bill more optimistic than Sherry about chances of eliminating it. We also examine how the pandemic is sweeping through California, concluding this is a disease too new and complex for politicians from Gov. Gavin Newsom on down to solve. Lastly, we talk about President Donald Trump's psyche, as reported in his niece's new book.
Did Gov. Gavin Newsom dig himself into a hole by first embracing strong enforcement of coronavirus regulations, then easing up, and finally reversing himself? We examine the twists and turns of the governor's decision making. We also wonder whether President Donald Trump has dug himself into an even deeper hole with his promise that the coronavirus will just go away. And we warn readers against placing bets on the future direction of the John Roberts Supreme Court based on its recent momentous decisions.
We dissect President Donald Trump's erratic, inflammatory return to the campaign trail amid rising numbers of coronavirus victims and polls showing he faces a tough re-election fight. We also handicap the competition for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and take a close look at a new California contender, Rep. Karen Bass of Los Angeles.
Where have Latinos gone in the raging controversy over police misconduct? Why is the issue usually framed in terms of black and white ethnicities? Bill and Sherry tackle the subject against a backdrop of police killings of African American men. They also examine the U.S. Supreme Court decision on employment rights of the LGBTQ community and disagree over the quality of Joe Biden's recent big speech.
Were the police too rough with demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd? Bill and Sherry zero in on the Los Angeles Police Department for a discussion of this controversial subject. They want to know who was responsible for the LAPD tactics used against the demonstrators and they ask about the roles of Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Michel Moore in deploying the cops. And they critique the Los Angeles' Times coverage of the event.
Bill and Sherry debate the pace and reality of change demanded by protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police. They also discuss one of the most significant developments in American politics, the emergence of a strong new generation of African American women mayors. And they look at the controversy over increasing the Los Angeles Police Department budget.
Bill and Sherry explore President Donald Trump's potent weapon, disruption, throwing the bright shiny object into the national debate to take attention away from the rising coronavirus toll and a distressed economy. His targets include vote by mail and Joe Scarborough. We also reach into California history for reasons why some Californians are resistant to masks and sheltering in place.
Bill and Sherry wonder if Governor Gavin Newsom is being politically smart--or gutless--in cutting education to help make up the $54 billion state budget deficit. They question whether the media is digging up the full story on state finances. And they examine how the media, locked in the past, isn't up to the challenge of covering a presidential campaign when President Trump and pandemic is such a dominating story
Bill and Sherry explore the immediate and long-term damage caused by Gov. Gavin Newsom's $54 billion in California state budget cuts--a result of the stubborn coronavirus pandemic. We also look at how President Donald Trump is reacting to the pandemic numbers. Not well, judging from his reaction when reporters ask about them. But he was upbeat about the Republican victory in the northern Los Angeles County 25th congressional district, potentially a good sign for the GOP in November.
Bill and Sherry explore whether Gov. Gavin Newsom is caving in to rebels against his shelter-at-home policy. The podcasters disagree over Joe Biden's campaign strategy. Sherry favors Biden laying back, a version of the great heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's rope-a-dope, where he waited against the ropes until his opponent punched himself into exhaustion. Bill said Biden should attack--and also tell what a Biden presidency would mean to the country. And they look at the latest data showing the particular harm the coronavirus pandemic is causing Latinos and African Americans, especially the poor.
Bill and Sherry examine the difficult job of tracing those exposed to the coronavirus. They take a hard look at how Gov. Gavin Newsom is handling the challenge of the pandemic. They also discuss how testing for the virus is focusing attention on the poverty and inadequate health care among African Americans and Latinos in California.
Bill and Sherry examine voting by mail in the midst of a pandemic. They agree on the need but disagree over whether it can be implemented by the November election. They also search for an answer to a big question: Where's Joe Biden?
Sherry and Bill argue over the impact of social media on the presidential campaign and on coverage of the coronavirus epidemic. They also discuss whether the mainstream media was too slow in covering Tara Reade's allegations of sexual assault against former Vice President Joe Biden.
Inside Golden State Politics takes a close look at how journalism is covering the coronavirus epidemic. We find good work, some gaps and conclude surprisingly that among the best reporters on the beat are California Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who provide daily factual reports on television and online, keeping everyone informed.
The Inside Golden State Politics podcast examines how the Coronavirus is changing politics and policy making. It has has shifted power and influence to state and local political leaders such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York as well as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. They seized the opportunity to lead and so far have succeeded.
President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each put a different face on the handling the Coronavirus pandemic. What makes a leader? Bill and Sherry discuss this and look back at the Kennedys and others who demonstrated great leadership.
Did sexism cost Elizabeth Warren and the other women candidates a chance to win the Democratic presidential nomination?