Elk Grove News Podcasts
531 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★ - 3 ratingsThis is the podcast channel of www.ElkGroveNews.net - home to the Elk Grove News Minute and Elk Grove News Podcast. Elk Grove California's independent, non-corporate voice. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
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More Than Three Minutes Podcast - I ask you, ask them
July 08, 2022 16:41 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBOver the last few months, the City of Elk Grove and the Cosumnes Community Services District have sent slick mailers to Elk Grove residents. Why are these being sent? We will examine seemingly unrelated material and explain what is behind this campaign. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
We do nothing as we tear apart our society
July 05, 2022 16:08 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThe Independence Day killing of six people in Highland Park Illinois was another act of domestic terrorist. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The U.S. Supreme Court is intent on a dystopian future for Americans
July 02, 2022 05:15 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBThank you for listening to Elk Grove News Minute, which with this edition, we celebrate our fifth anniversary. One part of American life that has substantially changed in five years has been the composition of the United States Supreme Court. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
More Than Three Minutes Podcast - Is Elk Grove really a city of compasssion?
June 27, 2022 17:22 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBBy Lynn Wheat | In January 2020, the Elk Grove City Council adopted a charter for compassion. How compassionate has the city been in following through on this commitment? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support
More Than Three Minutes Podcast - Is Elk Grove really a city of compassion?
June 27, 2022 17:22 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBBy Lynn Wheat | In January 2020, the Elk Grove City Council adopted a charter for compassion. How compassionate has the city been in following through on this commitment? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The Elk Grove City Council sees fit to laugh it up
June 25, 2022 14:05 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBEveryone loves a good laugh. But sometimes excessive laughter is inappropriate. Over the last 18 months there has been a disturbing trend on the Elk Grove City Council. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Two new puppets on a string - Elk Grove News Minute
June 18, 2022 06:19 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBWith most votes counted, it is apparent Elk Grove City Council members Stephanie Nguyen and Pat Hume will advance to the November election in their respective pursuit of the California Assembly and the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and that means there will be at least two new Elk Grove City Council members. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Sacramento County voters selected institutionalist
June 11, 2022 14:05 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis week Sacramento County Voters made history. For the first time, two non-Anglo men were elected to county wide office. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
I have a confession
June 04, 2022 06:35 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBI have a confession. I’ll start by saying on the morning I turned 18 in August of 1976 I went to the Grosse Ile Michigan Township Hall and registered to vote. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Silence tells you more about a candidate's character than an answer ever will
May 28, 2022 10:40 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBWe made checklist of two specific questions asked of candidates in the races for District 8 State Senate, District 10 Assembly, and District 5 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Much of what candidates says is a distortion of the truth
May 21, 2022 14:31 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBPhase one of the 2022 election season is in full swing with candidates, consultants and others are in launching attacks, and more significantly stretching reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The Candidate With The Quietest Vice Amplifier
May 14, 2022 12:06 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB“Politics is like a vice amplifier, where everybody has a need for affirmation, a need to be important, to be recognized.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Sacramento County Board of Supervisor candidate Steve Ly addresses attack ads launched against him by Calif. Realtors
May 12, 2022 14:22 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBResponding to an attack advertisement launched against him, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 5 candidate Steve Ly held a news conference on May 11, 2022. Yesterday voters in the District 5 area started receiving a mailer paid for by the California Association of Realtors. The mailer resurrected claims made against Ly during his 2020 Elk Grove Mayoral reelection campaign that he bullied women candidates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk...
Pushing us towards an American confederacy
May 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBOne year ago we posted a story on the Dobbs reproductive case. At the time we speculated the Supreme Court would overturn Roe versus Wade. It was not hard to foresee this development, but don’t think this ends anti-choice efforts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Interview with California District 8 State Senate candidate Dave Jones
May 02, 2022 22:08 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBVoters in Elk Grove and Sacramento will be making their selection for their new state senator during the june primary and November general elections. Voters will choose between three Democrats. An independent committee of business interests has already targeted one of the candidates. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we speak with one of those candidates Dave Jones. The former Assemblymember and State Insurance commissioner discusses the campaign being waged against him and other ...
Elected officials to act for their benefit, not yours.
April 30, 2022 14:50 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBElk Grove News readers know we report on contributions received by candidates and elected officials. When asked by a reader why the answer is simple. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Who can better judge a candidate than yourself?
April 23, 2022 11:54 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBA recent Twitter posting from a news editor offered an interesting thought, especially as it relates to political polling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
California State Senate District 8 candidate forum
April 22, 2022 13:24 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MBOn Thursday, April 21st, The Women Democrats of Sacramento County, National Women’s Political Caucus of Sacramento, and the Capital Women’s Campaign sponsored a debate for the three candidates -all Democrats - for the California State Senate District 8. Those candidates are Angelique Ashby, Raffa Garcia, and Dave Jones. The format was changed to a town hall-style meeting because one of the candidates, Sacramento Vice Mayor Ashby was diagnosed with COVID just hours prior to the event. Rath...
Interview with Sacramento County District Attorney candidate Thien Ho
April 20, 2022 22:16 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis year Sacramento County Voters will elect a new District attorney. The next district attorney will be only the third elected to the position in 28 years. One of the candidates is Mr. Thien Ho, who has over years 20 years of experience with the Sacramento County District attorney's office. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcasts, we’ll hear more from Ho on a variety of issues. This interview was conducted on Wednesday, April 20. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
An exercise in window dressing for parochial political purposes
April 16, 2022 03:40 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBLike most communities, Elk Grove has a growing population of homeless people. In response, the city has formed a homeless task force. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Ann Marie Schubert's K Street dilemma
April 14, 2022 23:11 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBAs Sacramento deals with the aftermath of the recent K Street shooting that left six dead, most of whom were innocent bystanders, the tragedy has created a potential pitfall for one office seeker. In this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we'll take a brief look at a possible dilemma Sacramento County District Attorney and California Attorney General candidate Ann Marie Schubert. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove-based The Pace Project advocates for EGUSD students, employees
April 13, 2022 21:25 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has had countless effects worldwide. For a group of Elk Grove parents, the pandemic has led to their advocacy on behalf of Elk Grove Unified School District students One group formed called The PACE Project – Parents Advocacy for Change in Education – has advocated on behalf of student and employees in the Elk Grove School District. Originally focused on returning students to classroom instruction, the parents have expanded their efforts. On this edition of Elk Grove ...
Few are willing to bear the costs
April 09, 2022 11:41 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBUnder duress, this week the Sacramento City Council approved a ballot measure requiring that 60 percent of the city’s unhoused be provided shelter or face lawsuits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Hear What They Have to Say - California Assembly Candidate Elk Grove City Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen
April 07, 2022 03:34 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the June 7 California Primary, Elk Grove and Sacramento residents will vote for their 10th District California Assembly representative. There are five people vying to fill the open seat – One Republican and four Democratic candidates. On this four-part Elk Grove News Podcast series we are calling Hear What They Have to Say, we will interview four of those candidates. In this third edition, we speak with Democratic candidate, Elk Grove City Councilmember Stephanie Nguyen. --- Suppor...
Hear What They Have to Say - California Assembly Candidate Mr. Eric Rigard
April 06, 2022 06:38 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBIn the June 7 California Primary, Elk Grove and Sacramento residents will vote for their 10thDistrict California Assembly representative. There are five people vying to fill the open seat – One Republican and four Democratic candidates. On this four-part Elk Grove News Podcast series, we are calling Hear What They Have to Say, we will interview four of those candidates. In this third edition, we speak with Republican candidate, Mr. Eric Rigard. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Hear What They Have to Say - California Assembly candidate The Reverend Dr. Tecoy Porter
April 05, 2022 04:09 - 13 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the June 7 California Primary, Elk Grove and Sacramento residents will vote for their 10th District California Assembly representative. There are five people vying to fill the open seat – One Republican and four Democratic candidates. On this four-part Elk Grove News Podcasts series we are calling Hear What They Have to Say, we will interview four of those candidates. In this first edition, we speak with Democratic candidate, the Reverend Dr. Tecoy Porter. --- Support this podcast:...
Hear What They Have to Say - California Assembly candidate Eric Guerra
April 04, 2022 12:58 - 15 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the June 7 California Primary, Elk Grove and Sacramento residents will vote for their 10th District California Assembly representative. There are five people vying to fill the open seat – One Republican and four Democratic candidates. On this four-part Elk Grove News Podcast series we are calling Hear What They Have to Say, we will interview four of those candidates. In this first edition, we speak with Democratic candidate, Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra. --- Support thi...
Hear what they have to say
April 02, 2022 14:48 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBIn about a month California voters will start voting for candidates in the June primary. Among many choices, Sacramento and Elk Grove voters will narrow the field of candidates for the California Assembly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Let the reindeer games begin!
March 26, 2022 14:30 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBThe California June Primary is about two months away, and we are just beginning to see some of the candidates playing their cards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Things don't go better with Koch [coke]
March 19, 2022 07:51 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBCondemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been one thing that has united Americans. Joining in has been any American-based multinational corporations that have paused their Russian operations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Many unanswered questions, inconsistencies for the Elk Grove Zoo
March 14, 2022 13:42 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBNext week the Elk Grove City Council will formally approve their pursuit of relocating the Sacramento zoo. During their March 23 meeting, they will approve a memorandum of understanding, proudly announce the zoo is coming and of course, pat themselves on the back. But there is a lot of work left, especially as it relates to construction costs before the zoo opens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann on Zoo financing
March 14, 2022 13:37 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBAs part of the March 10 zoo feasibility town hall meeting on Elk Grove's proposed zoo, city manager Jason Berhmann gave the following financing strategy presentation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
For the sake of health and safety, let’s end this lunacy
March 12, 2022 15:06 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThis is the time of year when winter, such as we have it, quickly fades into spring. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Predators on the loose stalking taxpayers
March 08, 2022 13:06 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBDuring a recent Elk Grove City Council meeting, city manager Jason Behrmann revealed the construction litigation for the aquatics center had been resolved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
They will not rock the boat
March 05, 2022 12:09 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBIn three months California voters will make their selections in the 2022 primary election. Two Sacramento County-wide elections, in particular, are noteworthy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Turn out the lights, the party's over!
February 25, 2022 22:53 - 1 minute - 1020 KBElk Grove’s zoo took a giant step forward this week, albeit without prior public participation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
'Let’s go, let’s go’ - still the question remains, whose gonna pay?
February 18, 2022 23:55 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBOne of this week’s interesting stories involved the Sacramento City Council which comes one year after an important event in Elk Grove. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support
'Let’s go, let’s go’ - still the question remains, who's gonna pay?
February 18, 2022 23:55 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBOne of this week’s interesting stories involved the Sacramento City Council which comes one year after an important event in Elk Grove. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Two years in politics is an eternity
February 15, 2022 13:11 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBHigh inflation is affecting consumers. The US and its NATO allies are facing mounting tension with Russia, and many question the American president’s ability to face these challenges based on his age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
BSA’s absence is probably nothing, but then again, maybe not!
February 12, 2022 14:55 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBThis week saw the appointment of a new police chief in Elk Grove. It was announced in a press release from Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann that was missing an element. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The phrase that should never be forgotten
February 09, 2022 07:24 - 1 minute - 1 MBStudents of politics understand a great quote can become immortalized while others become bludgeoning tools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Ya Gotta Be Schmittin' Me - That's Plain Nuts
February 07, 2022 21:19 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBNutsville was a pleasant, safe place to live. The residents of the small town were mostly friendly middle-class folks who went about their daily routines in a manner similar with that of people in any town USA. And like parents everywhere, Nutsville parents loved their children dearly, and they were determined to protect their kids from all matters of harm, real and perceived It is crucial to see the banning of CRT for what it is: an attempt by some Republicans to make a race-based appeal t...
America's first three party state
February 04, 2022 21:19 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBFactions in political parties are nothing new. Recall the split between Goldwater and Rockefeller Republicans, or more recently the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders riff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Indictments urgently need to work their way up the food chain
February 01, 2022 05:58 - 1 minute - 995 KBLate last week a Las Vegas, Nevada man was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on four federal charges of threatening a state election worker. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove is playing fast and loose with ARPA money
January 29, 2022 10:20 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBOne of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a massive inflow of federal money to local governments. The most recent was from the American Rescue Plan Act. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The people trying to resurrect Jim Crow
January 22, 2022 15:31 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBThis week had plenty of national political and American democracy news, but there was one piece of great significance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Collecting dust in the bowels of city hall
January 15, 2022 12:13 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBAt the recent Elk Grove City Council meeting there was the rarest of events – oversight. It happened during a presentation about the city's smart city plan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
A proxy war between Elk Grove, Sacramento
January 08, 2022 15:43 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBWhen the new political boundaries for Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly district were released last month, it set off a statewide cavalcade of jockeying among elected officials and office seekers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Are they MAGA extremist willing to turn their back on voters, the constitution?
January 06, 2022 03:37 - 15 minutes - 13 MBOn January 6, 2021, one year ago, American democracy was under attack in a way not seen since the American Civil War. A mob inspired by former President Donald J. Trump stormed our nation’s capitol building in Washington D.C. and tried to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential elections. Incited by Trump and the Big Lie about the election results, the mob was one of many pawns in Trump’s attempted coup. Are there others in our backyard? --- Support this podcast: https://podca...
Neighborly alarm should not go unheeded
January 02, 2022 13:45 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis week another warning was issued about the possibility of significant civil disruptions and worse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support