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SacTown Talks

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Weekly News Roundups and Conversations with California’s Leaders in Politics and Policy.

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#57 - What a Week

April 22, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Shownotes 
Intro 
0:40 - The Nooner’s Classified ads 
3:00 - California Love 4:14 - The podcast format 11:54 - The legislative money game and why Nancy Pelosi is not supposed to hold on to that much cash 
15:24 - Why is AOC on TV and not Steny Hoyer? 
18:13 - Burglary at Allspicery, crime and homelessness in downtown Sacramento 
26:00 - Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days 32:31 - Newsom X Death Penalty 
36:33 - Democratic members and staff criticizing Newsom’s trip to El Salvador 
43:00 - ...

SacTown Talks by The Nooner #56 - What a Week

April 14, 2019 20:16 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

INTRO 3:40 - #CALEG spring recess and policy committee Deadline 6:49 - The Nooner Classifieds 
8:35 - Eric Swallwell declares his candidacy for POTUS 2020 10:15 - Bob Wieckowski, Aisha Wahad 11:00 - Roman Reed is Gibran’s connection to Eric Swallwell 12:45 - Why run for POTUS if you are not going to win
18:15 - Scott & Gibran discuss AOC
1 9:47 - Julian Assange gets kicked out of the Ecuadorian embassy 21:23 - Wikileaks notable leaks 
24:05 - Police use of force bills AB 392 (Weber) ...

#55 - Jim Wood

April 10, 2019 16:57 - 1 hour

INTRO 6:29 - Talking about the 2nd Assembly District 
 13:00 - Communities of interest 
 15:49 - Hey, you ought to run for City Council 16:19 - Wes Chesbro 23:00- Chairing the Assembly Health Committee 29:19 - Jim remembers his upbringing 
 33:27 - SB 901, wildfires, disaster recovery, climate change and more 
 39:52 - The Speaker called me in and said this could be a blessing or a curse 
 41:00 - A lot of constituents are pissed off, and feel taken advantage of 
 42:38 - The Dahle...

#54 - What a Week

April 07, 2019 18:41 - 1 hour - 153 MB

INTRO - Show overview and banter 7:56 - AB 392 x SB 230 (Police use of force bills) 
15:20 - Joe Biden in the doghouse for creeping women out 22:14 - Kevin Kiley in the doghouse, AB 221, teach for America, and more
 32:08 - Kiley X Dahle, runoff for Senate District 1 
34:07 - Matthew Harper was the last occupant of the Doghouse, and previous occupants 35:30 - AG Becerra’s injunction on gun magazine limits & prop 63 
37:40 - Mitch McConnel pushes through judicial appointees 
 38:44 - ...

#53 - Paul Mitchell

April 02, 2019 23:33 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Paul Mitchell is Vice President of Political Data, Inc., a national bi-partisan political data firm. He is also the President and owner of Redistricting Partners, a redistricting advocacy firm. SHOWNOTES 4:20 - Political Data, Inc, 7:50 - Whats the craziest voter data you have seen 10:20 - Voter turnout  18:05 - Re-apportionment/ Redistricting  19:45 - Immigrant community 27:00 - Redistricting commission  33:15 - Gerrymandering  35:30 - Racially polarized voting  43:50 - New vs. ol...

#52 - What a Week

March 31, 2019 17:10 - 1 hour - 180 MB

INTRO 3:26 - Show Rundown 
4:15- PPIC Poll Results for march 2019 
6:08 - Railing against Trump is good politics for California politicians 
7:55 - Immigration 11:09 - Racial profiling by the LA County Sheriff 
13:30 -PPIC Poll methodology 
17:15 - Most adults read at the 7th grade level 
18:48 - Explaining Split-Roll property taxes to a voter on a poll 
21:51 - PPIC poll indicates lukewarm support for Gov. Newsom’s priorities < 24:28 - Newsom’s plan to shorten High Speed Rail, De...

#51 - Kevin Faulconer

March 26, 2019 22:01 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

Kevin Faulconer is the Mayor of San Diego. San Diego is the largest US-City with a republican Mayor. We talk New Way California, the Republican brand under President Trump, CEQA, housing, transportation and more. Intro 1:50 - Why do urban centers consistently vote against the Republican brand? (New Way) 4:15 - San Diego, Tijuana, trade, and Trump 7:10 - Prop B pension reform  14:05 - Homelessness, housing, and transportation  18:00 - CEQA 19:30 - Is San Diego post partisan? 20:50 - ...

#50 - John Laird

March 21, 2019 20:43 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

John Laird is a candidate for California Senate District 17 (Santa Cruz), the former Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, and the first openly LGBT man to serve in the State legislature along with his colleague Mark Leno. SHOWNOTES 
1:02 - John Laird & Mark Leno were the first male LGBT legislators in California 2:00 - The HIV epidemic wiped out the would-be first generation of male LGBT legislators 
6:20 - Carl Demaio is a dickhead 10:10 - Would the Roy Ashburn thing hap...

#49 - What a Week

March 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Hosts Gibran Maciel🔥 & Scott Lay🔥 break down the top political headlines in California politics and policy. Interested in becoming a sponsor or coming on the show? Send either of us a message: [email protected], [email protected] SHOWNOTES: 1:25 - Immigrants Feed America 
5:10 - The CA Republican Party can’t pay its bills! 
6:29 - New Way Summit / Scott Wore a suit / shout-out to “Mikey” Mike Madrid 10:00 - The GOP environmental agenda is CEQA reform, not climate change 
11:29 ...

#48 - Holly Mitchell

March 12, 2019 18:24 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Holly Mitchell is a California State Senator representing the 30th State Senate District in Los Angeles. We talk about her perspectives as a black woman in politics today, encouraging more women to run, her work as the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, and talk about peace officer use of force standards. INTRO 1:30 - Speaking at SXSW 7:10 - It is a seven-day a week responsibility 
10:15 - Mansplaining 
12:15 - Maybe I am angry, there is a lot of stuff for me to be angry about (the t...

#47 - What a Week

March 03, 2019 20:08 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Hosts Gibran Maciel & Scott Lay go over the top news headlines in California politics and policy today. INTRO 2:30 - The Kings this year 
6:30 - Oakland Unified comes to a tentative agreement over the weekend
 9:17 - Teacher compensation - steps & columns 
 11:08 - Charter schools, SB 126, and more bills to come
 17:27 - From a labor perspective, all teachers are equal, but they are not equal in the esteem of their peers and their students. 
 18:06 - Floods, the Russian River, exacerb...

#46 - Mike Madrid

February 26, 2019 18:32 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Mike Madrid is a Republican political consultant and a nationally recognized expert on Latino voting trends. He is also partner at Grassroots Lab, and is currently teaching a seminar course at the University of Southern California titled "Race, Class and Partisanship; America and The Great Transformation.” Madrid graduated from the Edmund G. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 1997, where he wrote his senior thesis on Latino politics and the perspective that politic...

#45 - What a Week with Gibran and Scott

February 21, 2019 18:52 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Hosts Gibran Maciel🔥 & Scott Lay🔥 break down the top political headlines in California politics and policy. Interested in becoming a sponsor or coming on the show? Send either of us a message: [email protected], [email protected] Topics listed in the show notes 👇

 INTRODUCTION 2:00 - What a week
 3:00 - Kamala Harris and the Jussie Smollette tweet 9:20 - Legislators, do your own tweeting! 10:23 - Ambitious you staffers, get that domain NOW
 10:56 - Scott runs for Davis city ...

#44 - Brian Maienschein

February 14, 2019 19:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Brian Maienschein is a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 77th district which encompasses North County San Diego and the City of Poway. Maienschein has developed a reputation as a moderate and centrist member of the State Legislature - a mark of distinction in an increasingly polarized environment. Known for crossing the aisle and working with both parties, Maienschein has always eschewed the labels of party politics. However, he recently changed his party affiliation...

#43 - Navid Dehghan

January 24, 2019 19:53 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Navid Dehghan is the designer, owner and founder of Extra Cheese CA a graphic t-shirt and apparel company. Navid's designs focus on the pop-imagery of the last thirty years. His draws from urban, indie, artistic, and surreal genres to create iconic streetwear. He is also currently operating a pop-up store at the WAL Public Market where you can you browse ExtraCheese branded clothing as well as vintage items he curated for the store. SHOWNOTES: Intro 2:19 - Shoutout to the @TheProud Netw...

#42 - Mark Rosso

January 09, 2019 18:25 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Mark Rosso a local grassroots organizer advocating for municipal broadband in Sacramento. The idea is that the city would provide broadband to residents on a not-for-profit basis. Private companies could still offer broadband but would have to actually compete for clients, unlike the current situation where all-too many areas have only one broadband provider. Rosso is also a staffer in the California State Assembly. He has worked on utilities and parks issues statewide including Proposition...

#41 - Kristin Olsen

December 19, 2018 21:55 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Kristin Olsen is a member of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the former leader of the Republican caucus in the California State Assembly. Her recent column "GOP is dead in California. A new way must rise" made waves for its incisive analysis of the maladies of the GOP in California. Olsen argues that the old GOP brand of opportunity for all - regardless of creed or color - has given way to extremist rhetoric, racial resentment, and a toxic national brand associated with Presi...

#40 - Tom Armstrong

November 29, 2018 22:27 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Tom Armstrong is the author of Sacramento Homeless Blog. He has spent over 10 years living, as he refers to it, in "homeless world" of Sacramento. Previously a freelance writer, Tom Armstrong provides a lucid and insightful view of the goings-on in Sacramento's "homeless world." We talk how folks end up on the streets, mental health, drug abuse, panhandling, and patient dumping by Sacramento hospitals. Tom also offers his candid views on service providers that purport to help. This is one ...

#39 - Michael Passmore

November 15, 2018 00:50 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Michael Passmore is the owner of Passmore Ranch, a premium freshwater, sustainable fish ranch in Sloughhouse, California. If you are eating fish or caviar at a nice sit-down in Sacramento, there is a good chance you got it from Michael. Join us as we talk about Michael's military service, how he dropped out of law school to work a raw piece of land off Jackson Highway, and discuss all things regarding food, travel, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and local Sacramento! One of my favorite ...

#38 - The Proud Network

October 19, 2018 17:52 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Catching up with Navid Dehghen, Aaron & Johnny of The Proud Network, which is a network of artists, producers, and creatives dedicated to showcasing lifestyle, art and culture in Sacramento. Navid is also owner and creator of Extra Cheese clothing brand, whose shirts are featured at the Getta Clue Store in DOCO. Shownotes 1:00 - The Doom shirt & reflecting on hip hop 5:00 - Starting the Proud Network to showcase Sacramento 9:00 - Seasons in Sacramento 13:00 - Talking development, DO...

#37 - Dr. Richard Pan

October 09, 2018 21:42 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and California State Senator representing Senate District 6 which includes the cities of Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Elk Grove. We talk about how he found his way to politics as a practicing pediatrician, discuss his bill to end the personal belief exemption which allowed parents to send unvaccinated kids to California schools, discuss the dangers of influenza and end with a discussion on the 2018 legislative session and his priorities for Sacramento. ...

BONUS CROSSPOST: Rob Bishop, BJJ Doctor

October 02, 2018 00:47 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Rob Bishop is an Australian Anesthesiologist on loan to UC Davis Medical Center and a blue belt at Team Alpha Male. We discuss how Australian doctors are trained to respond to emergencies in the outback, talk about his journey in Jiu-Jitsu, and discuss best practices for training, nutrition, recovery, and overall health from a medical and scientific perspective. Shownotes: 1:30 - Recognizing other Jitsu players by their ears 3:30 - The building blocks of success for health & athletics 7...

#36 - Garret Van Vleck & Billy Ngo

September 27, 2018 18:52 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Garrett Van Vleck is the owner-operator of B-Side and Shady Lady Bar. Bill Ngo, is the owner-operator of Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine. We talk about the restaurant and beverage scene, over-regulation in California & Sacramento, martial arts, development on K St., and much more. Shownotes 1:15 - Started as the door guy, started as the busboy 5:00 - The Industry landscape 6:40 - At some point, we all worked for Paragary 14:00 - The batteries in the light meter are dead 19:00 - Wh...

#35 - Joe Wagoner

September 18, 2018 23:24 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Joe Wagoner is Executive Vice President & Co-Founder of Sacramento Republic FC. We talk about his idea to establish a professional #soccer team in #Sacramento, the Tower Bridge Battalion, and Republic FC's bid to become an expansion franchise for Major League Soccer (MLS). We also discuss his personal journey as a sports management professional and making Sacramento home after various stints in other markets. Shownotes: 2:00 - Papa Murphy's Park and the Lin Fei Fei Artspace mural 4:00 ...

#34 - Ezra Romero

September 11, 2018 16:25 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Ezra Romero is Capital Public Radio's environmental reporter and host of the YosemiteLand podcast. He's also filmed multiple award-winning documentaries and has won five Golden Mike Awards through RTNA of Southern California for his radio reporting. In 2016, he was awarded a second place podcast award from PRNDI. Previously of Valley Public Radio David has recently made Sacramento his home. Join us as we talk all things YosemiteLand, discuss reporting in a "post-truth" era, and making Sacr...

#33 -Lin Fei Fei

August 31, 2018 16:10 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Lin Fei Fei is a Chinese-Born artist whose most recent work includes the building-wide mural at Holy Diver as part of 2018 Wide Open Walls. She is also the winner of Sacramento Republic FC's "Paint the Park" competition. Her design was chosen by fans as the to grace Papa Murphy's Park. She moved to Sacramento shortly after receiving her Master's Degree in painting at the Luxun academy of fine arts. We talk about her latest murals, her artistic influences, and just generally get to know one...

#32 - Joy Ann Pendell

August 20, 2018 21:44 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Joy Ann Pendell is a commercial queen-bee breeder. The Pendell Apiaries commercial operation - and her family ranch - was recently threatened by the Mendocino Complex Fires, which they were thankfully spared from. Despite mandatory evacuation orders, Joy dodged the barricades and went towards the smoke and fire to defend her homestead. She is a also a world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor from Team Alpha Male, having recently won her purple belt debut on the professional Fight 2 Win s...

#31 - Scott Lay

August 13, 2018 23:57 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Scott Lay is the author of The Nooner, the premiere newsletter for goings on in California Politics and Policy. Through The Nooner, Scott Lay informs his readers on important issues in California politics and policy. By his own admission, Lay is not a straight-up journalist. He editorializes, creates conversations, and brings the capitol community closer together by infusing his writing with a human touch. Because he is not confined by the title “journalist” Lay is also able to exert influe...

#30 - Jamie Jones

June 29, 2018 23:34 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

Jamie Jones is the executive producer of "All Between Us" with Tiffany Haddish. Jones is also a cannabis industry consultant, stand-up comic and podcaster. You won't want to miss this episode. INTRO & Sponsors 2:00 - Sentenced to DEATH in Bali & the criminalization of controlled substances 17:00 - White people got involved and now its okay. Its not weed its cannabis, Now its business. 21:00 - Cannabis equity programs 35:00 - Jiu Jitsu 39:00 - Soul to Sole 55:00 - Cutting weight ...

#29 - Eric Guerra

June 26, 2018 09:53 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Eric Guerra is the Councilmember for Sacramento’s District 6, which encompasses the neighborhoods of Campus Commons and Sierra Oaks in the North, between Stockton Boulevard and Watt Avenue, including the areas of Tahoe Park and Little Saigon. SHOWNOTES Intro - Kyle Packham and the folks you’ll meet in Sacramento 5:00 - The monetization of outrage & the advocacy groups in Sacramento 12:00 - The myth of community 18:00 - Habits of the Heart 24:00 - When you talk to folks, this is wha...

#28 - Christopher Cabaldon, Mayor, West Sacramento

June 06, 2018 23:48 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Christopher Cabaldon is the Mayor of West Sacramento. Together we talk about the lifestyle of public service, innovation in government, transportation, and nerd-out on the changes the future will bring such as athe changing nature of work and Universal Basic Income. SHOWNOTES INTRO 3:00 - Public Comment 11:00 - Driving around West Sac 14:00 - Gentrification 23:00 - Leaving neighborhoods alone 28:00 - Universal Basic Income 48:00 - Work & dignity 1:00:00 - Renegade Food Trucks 1:11...

#27 - Zayn Silmi

May 25, 2018 00:13 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Hussein Silmi is a Sacramento-based serial entrepreneur. At age 19 he started his first business, a successful coffee shop in Elk Grove which he would later sell to focus on founding a tech-startup in Sacramento. Zayn is perhaps best known for founding ThePeopleOfSacramento, a viral instagram account which highlights and celebrates local Sacramento culture. Zayn started #TPOS as a way to give back, and he donates 100% of the revenues to various Sacramento charities. INTRO 3:00 - Opening a...

# 26 - Carol Daly

May 11, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Carol Daly was the lead investigator for the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department assigned to the East Area Rapist case. She is also a pioneer for women in law enforcement in Sacramento, being the first woman to rise through the ranks and finish her career as an undersheriff. Join us as we talk about her involvement in the East Area Rapist case, chasing down leads, and finally catching him. You won’t want to miss this episode. SHOWNOTES INTRO - Nice to meet you 2:15 - They thought we [w...

#25 - David Garibaldi

April 26, 2018 12:23 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

David Garibaldi is a nationally renown performance artist based out of Sacramento, CA. Building on his artistic influences such as Denny Dent, David has brought his art to some of the most prominent venues in the world, include America’s Got Talent, where he made it to the finals. He is also one of only a handful of artists to be commissioned to paint the caricatures of the Disney Corporation. We talk about David’s journey from getting his car repossessed to his rise to fame - and being con...

#24 - David Sobon

April 26, 2018 02:14 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

David Sobon is the Founder of Wide Open Walls, Sacramento’s mural festival. We talk about how art can activate and transform public spaces, and look at a couple of our favorite murals around town. Finally, we wrap up by discussing some of our favorite places to eat and drink in town SHOWNOTES: INTRO - How’d you get the idea for Wide Open Walls? 1:30 - The alleys of Sacramento 4:00 - How it works 9:00 - Bringing in a dozen sculptures from Burning Man 16:00 - The Lady Gaga Mural on ...

#23 - Dan Morain

April 20, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Dan Morain is Senior Editor at CalMatters, a non-profit journalist venture. He has been covering California politics and policy for over forty years, including 27 years at the Los Angeles Times. He most recently served as the editorial page editor at the Sacramento Bee before settling in to his current role at CalMatters. We talk about how publishing has changed, look back at the most remarkable stories he has covered, and discuss what is at stake in the 2018 governors race. SHOWNOTES INTR...

#22 - Barry Broome

April 17, 2018 16:41 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

Barry Broome is the CEO of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, which acts as a catalyst for new economic growth in the six-county Sacramento region. The son of Irish immigrants, Barry grew up wrestling and working for industrialist trade unions in Columbus Ohio. Barry takes the difficult lessons learned from the decline of the American manufacturing sector to ensure Sacramento continues to be an attractive destination for new economic development. Join us as we talk about Sacramento’s ...

#21 - Dan Sneed

March 28, 2018 23:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

Dan Sneed Sneed has managed some of the most prominent restaurants in Sacramento, including Cafeteria 15L and Ella Dining Room and Bar before opening his own venture, Tablevine. A biochemist by training, Sneed takes a scientific approach to creating great food and atmosphere by methodically studying his craft. Join us as we talk all things Sacramento - food, hospitality and politics! Shownotes INTRO 4:00 - If the front door is unlocked, come on in and make yourself at home. 7:00 - Th...

#20 - Christella Garcia, 2016 Paralympic Judo Bronze Medalist (USA)

March 10, 2018 19:57 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Christella Garcia is an American Judo player and a two time Paralympian, London 2012 and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where she earned a bronze medal in Judo. We talk about her journey in Judo and the Paralympics, getting ready for competition, taking losses and enjoying victories ***INTRO *** 1:30 - There are some people that think that blindness is the worst disability you can have, but I can tell everything your about to do. 6:00 - I knew I would be on that medal stand. 10:30 - Leading...

#19 - The Fontaine Classic

February 27, 2018 18:06 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Episode #19 - Full talk with the The Fontaine Classic band members Philip Norton, Tyler Mehlhaff, Frank Roehr, and Noah Villagomez. SHOWNOTES INTRO 1:00 - Can you just pick up other instruments? 5:00 - Rhythm, music, and Jiu Jitsu 8:00 - The songwriting process 14:00 - Getting married 16:00 - Writing songs by committee 22:00 - What do you think about when your playing? 30:00 - Musical inspirations 38:00 - The beauty of the State Capitol & the degradation of the statue under...

#18 - Keith Cromie

February 15, 2018 20:22 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Keith Cromie is the owner / operator of Apothic Heart Tattoo Collective SHOWNOTES INTRO 5:52 - Moving to Sacramento 10:00 - Differences between the east & west coast 13:00 - The Tattoo Scene in Sacramento & Opening Apothic Heart 16:30 - Creating personalized tattoos 27:00 - Connecting with our tribal roots 30:00 - Changing the tattoo scene 34:00 - Wrestling Bears in Russia 35:00 - Digital Witnesses 38:00 - Keith walks us through his artistic process 50:00 - Keith walks us...

#17 - Shelby Elias, Founder, United Wholesale Lending

February 09, 2018 23:02 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Shelby Elias​, Founding Partner of United Wholesale Lending​, talks about how he went from a working-class kid in Manteca to the top of the real estate game in Sacramento. SHOW NOTES INTRO - How Shelby got started in the Real Estate Business 4:00 - Making an opportunity out of The Great Recession 10:00 - What’s next for real estate in Sacramento? 13:00 - Housing Demand in Sacramento 17:00 - Shelby’s rules for investing in real estate 20:00 - Making money with Airbnb 28:00 - Where is...

#16 - Dan Walters

January 31, 2018 16:48 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Dan Walters is a political columnist and journalist of 57 years. His daily political column covering California politics and policy has been running for over 40 years. Host Gibran and Dan talk about California policy and politics and reflect on his remarkable career as a journalist. SHOW NOTES INTRO 2:30 - Dan Walters isn’t paid to be fair 3:30 - Dan’s philosophy of government 5:00 - Dan Walters on Orville Dam 13:00 - Dan & Gibran discus fiscal policy in the state of California 29:...

#15 - Urijah Faber

January 18, 2018 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

Urijah Faber is a retired Mixed Martial Arts fighter and a Hall of Fame inductee for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Faber is a pioneer of the sport of MMA, and was critical to establishing the lower weight classes. Retired from fighting, Faber is now focused on coaching his stable of fighters under the Team Alpha Male banner. He is also an actor, published author, and entrepreneur, owning several businesses around Sacramento. SHOWNOTES: INTRO 2:30 - See a need, fill a need 3:...

#14 - Michael Picker

January 04, 2018 21:54 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Michael Picker is the top energy regulator in the State of California, a former advisor to Governor Brown, and the first Chief of Staff of a Mayor of Sacramento.

#13 - Cambi Brown

December 22, 2017 03:59 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Cambi Brown, reporter, Good Day Sacramento, CBS13 CBS Sacramento.

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#12 - Lyndsay Burch

December 14, 2017 18:28 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Lyndsay Burch​ is the artistic producer at B Street Theatre. She is also managing B Street’s move to its new home, the $30 million Sofia complex in Sacramento’s Sutter District. Join us as we talk about the “craft” of theatrical directing and producing, casting actors, resolving on-set squabbles, and what it means to produce “new works” as opposed to classic plays. Ms. Burch also previews the opening of the Sofia and talks about what it means for theatre and for the Sacramento region.

#11 - Dr. Linda Katehi

November 30, 2017 18:49 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Dr. Linda Katehi is Chancellor Emerita and Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Davis. She was the first woman to hold the post as Chancellor, serving from 2009 - 2016. She resigned from the Chancellor's position in 2016 after a series of well-publicized events. She is also a world-renowned electrical engineer and scholar, holding 19 US patents and over 700 publications. Dr. Katehi's career also includes membership in the National Academy of Engineering, chai...

#10 - Thanksgiving Episode With Noel Kammermann of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes

November 20, 2017 17:57 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

The #Thanksgiving episode with Noel Kammermann, Executive Director of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes. Together we discuss housing and homelessness in Sacramento, and reflect on what we both have to be #thankful for.

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