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Genocide Education
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - May 21, 2019 19:15 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymembers Adrin Nazarian and Laura Friedman, Holocaust survivor Ruth Wildorff, and descendants of genocide survivors Vanndearlyn Vong, Nora Hovsepian, Esq., and Mihran Toumajan discuss why genocide education is so important.
Offshore Drilling and Environmental Justice
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - April 25, 2019 17:15 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymember Monique Limón sits down with EDC’s Linda Krop and CAUSE’s Lucas Zucker at the site of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill - the largest spill in California’s history. They discuss the different roles of the coastal environment and why it continues to be ...
Equity in Film: Latino Representation
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - April 18, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon sits down with the creators and cast of the film, “El Chicano” to discuss the challenges Latino productions face in the film industry and how the California Film Commission’s Tax Credit Program empowers filmmakers to prioritize ...
Prevention & Justice
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - March 05, 2019 20:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer links up with the folks of Ear Hustle Podcast and hears from the inmates at San Quentin State Prison on the subject of trauma-informed care, a revolutionary concept in youth justice, and how it could play a role in preventing at-ri...
TRAILER: State of the State 2019
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - February 20, 2019 22:45 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Governor Gavin Newsom outlines his plans for California, and some Assemblymembers offer insight on issues like education, water high speed rail and more.
New Laws for California in 2019
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - December 18, 2018 20:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, kid reporter Elena hits the streets of Sacramento to find out what people know about the New Laws coming in 2019. Elena shares some of the changes surrounding Homemade Food Sales, the Straw Ban, Election Transparency and more.
Look West Goes Back To School!
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - August 30, 2018 21:15 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva, Patrick O’Donnell, Jose Medina and Blanca Rubio remember their times as teachers, and what it was like to go Back To School! They share stories about what led them to teaching, the mentors that inspired them and talk about some o...
Fire & Wine with Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - August 09, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsAs wildfires continue to rage across California, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) looks back on the devastation that ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties last October. A winemaker, the Mayor of Calistoga and a local Battalion Chief all share their stories of loss and resilience, and ...
Sheryl Sandberg, Assemblymember Evan Low and The Power of Social Media
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - July 12, 2018 20:45 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) meets with world-renowned author and Facebook C.O.O. Sheryl Sandberg. They talk about the power of social media, diversity in technology, and how STEM is changing the way young women enter the workforce.
LGBTQ Pride with Sarah McBride Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego)
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - June 20, 2018 23:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of the Look West, Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) celebrates Pride Month at the CA State Capitol with LGBT Award winner, Sarah McBride. Sarah is an internationally-recognized transgender advocate, a successful author and currently serves as the National Press Secretary ...
Father's Day Special
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - June 14, 2018 22:45 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this special episode of Look West, the State Capitol celebrates Father’s Day 2018! Five father’s; Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), Jim Cooper (D-Sacramento), Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) and Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier...
Meet the Millennial Caucus
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - June 07, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier), Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) and Assemblymember Marc Berman (Silicon Valley) get together to talk about Millennial Leadership. They get candid about some of the victories and the challenges they fac...
Alzheimer’s and Aging with Assemblymember Ash Kalra and Liz Hernandez
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - May 24, 2018 16:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of Look West, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) sits down with award-winning media personality and 2018 Latino Spirit Award recipient Liz Hernández for a meaningful discussion on the challenges and lessons learned through their experiences with Alzheimer’s. Learn how Liz’s c...
Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, Cheech Marin and Lalo Alcaraz
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - May 10, 2018 19:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of the “Look West”, Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) meets with actor Cheech Marin and political cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, two recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards. They talk about the impact of Chicano art, their recent collaboration with Pixar, and how to challe...
Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher and Kat von D
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - May 10, 2018 19:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of “Look West,” Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher (D-San Diego) sits down with tattoo artist, makeup mogul and 2018 Latino Spirit Award winner Kat Von D. They talk about their shared struggles with cultural identity, the importance of taking risks and even share tips on wh...
Assemblymember Jim Wood & Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula on Healthcare
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - April 19, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsOn this episode of “Look West,” Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) and Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) share their experiences working in the medical field, and what led them to become influential California lawmakers. They talk about the differences and commonalities of their di...
California Assemblymember Rob Bonta – who played competitive soccer in college and continues to play recreational soccer today - introduces us to DACA recipient and LA Galaxy mid-fielder Miguel Aguilar.
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - April 05, 2018 20:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode of Look West Assemblymember Rob Bonta, a soccer player and lifelong fan of the game, introduces a conversation with DACA recipient Miguel Aguilar. At the age of nine, Aguilar was brought to the United States by his mother to escape the violence in their hometown in Mexico. He stu...
Assemblymember Evan Low talks transportation with Lyft co-founder John Zimmer.
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - March 22, 2018 16:45 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode of Look West California Assemblymember Evan Low talks about his experiences with traffic growing up in the Bay Area and has a conversation with Lyft co-founder John Zimmer about how millennials view car ownership differently than previous generations and how that could result in ...
California Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio and Wendy Carrillo talk about immigrating to the United States
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - February 22, 2018 00:15 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode of Look West Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio and Wendy Carrillo share the story of their journeys from undocumented immigrant to the State Assembly.
California Assemblymember Laura Friedman talks sexual harassment and the #WeSaidEnough movement
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - February 21, 2018 00:15 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode of Look West Assemblymember Laura Friedman talks about changing the culture surrounding sexual harassment in and around the State Capitol, her unexpected leading role in creating new sexual harassment policies and how her former job in Hollywood is similar to her job as a state l...
California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon sits down with Assemblymember Shirley Weber.
Look West: How California is Leading the Nation - February 20, 2018 00:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsIn this episode of Look West Speaker Anthony Rendon talks with Assemblymember Shirley Weber about growing up during the early days of the civil rights movement, including her family's move from Arkansas to California and watching the Watts revolt from her front porch. Plus, Assemblymember Weber ...
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