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E332: Legal Recourse and Court Deference in Government with Chris Micheli

SacTown Talks - April 22, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Chris Micheli, a seasoned Attorney, Lobbyist, Author, & Professor shares insights into his move back to solo practice, his writing process for books and manuals aimed at simplifying complex legislative and lobbying processes, and his observations on changes in l...

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E331: Election Insights and Voter Disconnect in California - A Deep Dive with Adam Probolsky

SacTown Talks - April 15, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Adam Probolsky, a renowned pollster from Probolsky Research, discusses the recent election outcomes, voter sentiments, and the apparent disconnect between Californian policymakers' progressivism and the electorate's views. This episode was recorded on 4/10/2024 SacTown Talks i...

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E330: Beyond the Wheel - Navigating Autonomous Vehicles with Adam Kovacevich

SacTown Talks - April 08, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Adam Kovacevich, CEO and founder of the Chamber of Progress. We discuss the founding of the Chamber of Progress, the evolution of tech policy, the potential of autonomous vehicles, safety concerns, employment impact, the future of AV technology and more. This episode was record...

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E329: Building High-Performance Leaders with Nick Warner

SacTown Talks - April 01, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Nick Warner of Nick Warner Consulting. After 30 years of experience in lobbying, Warner is a dedicated business coach, and hosts his own podcast 'Together at the Top'. We discuss the value of mentorship, meaningful client connections, the significance of personal development, po...

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E328: From Housing to Human Rights - Assemblymember Chris Ward on Shaping the Future

SacTown Talks - March 25, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Chris Ward. Ward represents AD78, serves as Chair of the Assembly Housing, the Community Development Committee, as well as the Select Committee on Biotechnology. We discuss housing affordability, homelessness, utility pricing, elder scams and more. ...

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E327: A New Era of Politics - Assemblymember Alex Lee on Change, Challenges, and Progress

SacTown Talks - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Alex Lee. Lee represents Assembly District 24 and currently serves as Chair of the Committee on Human Services, the Select Committee on Social Housing, and the Legislative Progressive Caucus. We discuss voter enthusiasm, LGBTQ+ rights, tax policies...

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E326: Exploring the Legislative Process - A Chief of Staff Perspective

SacTown Talks - March 11, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Aaron Vad, Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Connolly. Vad is one of the youngest staffers to hold a Chief of Staff position. We discuss Aaron's journey in politics, the challenges and rewards of working in the Capitol, the importance of communication and networking, ...

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E325: Housing, Infrastructure, and the Work Ahead with Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry

SacTown Talks - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. Aguiar-Curry represents the 4th California Assembly District. We discuss local housing, public infrastructure, mental health, supporting families and more. This episode was recorded 2/22/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast a...

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E324: Journey to the State Senate - The Christopher Cabaldon Story

SacTown Talks - February 26, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome former Mayor of West Sacramento, and current Senate candidate, Christopher Cabaldon. Cabaldon is running for Senate District 3. We discuss Cabaldon's experience as Mayor of West Sac, restoring communities, economic development, climate protection, education and more.   This ep...

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E323: One Year in The Capitol with Andrew Nickens

SacTown Talks - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back, now full-time staffer for Senator Brian Dahle, Andrew Nickens. Nickens is a UC Davis graduate and has already gained exposure fighting hard legislative battles, and we are following Nickens' journey in the Capitol. Today we discuss all he's learned in his first year, what ...

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E322: Future of Sacramento - A Dialogue with Kevin McCarty

SacTown Talks - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. McCarty, a Sacramento native, represents Assembly District 06. We discuss issues in Sacramento such as homelessness, housing, public safety, and more. This episode was recorded 1/26/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about Califo...

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Interview with Kevin McCarty #2

SacTown Talks - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. McCarty, a Sacramento native, represents Assembly District 06. We discuss issues in Sacramento such as homelessness, housing, public safety, and more. This episode was recorded 1/26/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about Califo...

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Interview with Herby Kay

SacTown Talks - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome the great visionary Herby Kay to the program. Kay is the founder of the 1964 plan. We discuss Kay's journey from crime to visionary, the 1964 Plan, issues in crime, drug legalization, homelessness and more. This episode was recorded 1/24/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about C...

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E321: Addressing Societal Issues through the 1964 Plan - An Interview with Herby Kay

SacTown Talks - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome the great visionary Herby Kay to the program. Kay is the founder of the 1964 plan. We discuss Kay's journey from crime to visionary, the 1964 Plan, issues in crime, drug legalization, homelessness and more. This episode was recorded 1/24/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about C...

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E320: Revitalizing San Francisco's Downtown - A Conversation with Assemblymember Matt Haney

SacTown Talks - January 29, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Matt Haney to the program. Haney represents AD 17. We discuss Haney’s path to politics, issues in San Francisco such as Fentanyl, housing, as well as a look ahead to goals for 2024. This episode was recorded 1/10/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about California ...

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E319: Manufacturing Matters - An Interview with Lance Hastings

SacTown Talks - January 22, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program Lance Hastings, President and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association. We discuss the artificial intelligence, the future of technology, California manufacturing and more. This episode was recorded 1/09/2023 SacTown Talks is a podcast a...

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Interview with Lance Hastings #2

SacTown Talks - January 22, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program Lance Hastings, President and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association. We discuss the artificial intelligence, the future of technology, California manufacturing and more. This episode was recorded 1/09/2023 SacTown Talks is a podcast a...

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Interview with Kristina Bas Hamilton #2

SacTown Talks - January 15, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back Kristina Bas Hamilton, of KBH Advocacy, to the program. Hamilton also hosts her own podcast, Blueprint for California Advocates. We discuss Hamilton’s current focuses, the affordability crisis, organizing, the California Budget and more. This episode was recorded 1/08/2024...

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Flashback: Interview with Marie Alvarado-Gil

SacTown Talks - January 08, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we revisit our episode with Senator Alvarado-Gil from May 2023. Alvarado-Gil represents Senate District 4 and serves as State Commissioner for Special Education. The Senator and Jarhett had a fantastic discussion on education, fentanyl, public safety, and more.   This episode was origina...

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Interview with Quentin Foster

SacTown Talks - January 01, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Vice President of H Cycle, Quentin Foster. H Cycle produces low-carbon hydrogen using  an innovative waste processing system, redirecting municipal waste and organic waste before it hits landfills. We discuss landfill waste issues, related bills, hydrogen solution...

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Interview with Mike Gipson #2

SacTown Talks - December 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program Assemblymember Mike Gipson. Gipson represents Assembly District 65 and previously served as Mayor Pro Tempore for Carson City. We take a look back and recap 2023, the budget, and goals looking ahead to 2024.   This episode was recorded 12/19/2023   SacTow...

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Flashback: Interview with Robert Rivas

SacTown Talks - December 18, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we revisit our episode with now Speaker, Robert Rivas, taking the oath of office as Speaker of the California State Assembly on June 30, 2023. Prior to being elected Speaker, Rivas served as the Chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee and as Vice-Chair of the influential Latino Legisla...

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Interview with Chris Lane

SacTown Talks - December 11, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Chris Lane, Director for  Cygnal. Cygnal is known for their work in polling, analytics and targeting. We discuss Lane's journey to polling, election analytics, the 2024 presidential election and more. This episode was recorded 12/05/2023

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Interview with Roger Salazar

SacTown Talks - December 04, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Roger Salazar, President of ALZA Strategies. Salazar is known for his work in the White House under the Clinton Administration, working on the 2000 Gore campaign and as campaign press secretary for former California Governor Gray Davis. We discuss Salazar's journe...

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Interview with Devon Mathis

SacTown Talks - November 27, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Devon Mathis. Mathis represents Assembly District 33 and previously served as Sergeant for the Army National Guard for nearly ten years, with two combat tours in Iraq. We discuss Mathis' career, path to politics, the opioid crisis, helping veterans ...

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Interview with Loretta Lynch

SacTown Talks - November 20, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program regulatory expert, activist,  and former President of the California PUC, Loretta Lynch. We discuss Lynch's career, the rising cost of utilities, AB 205 and more! This episode was recorded 11/08/2023 SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy a...

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Interview with David Bowman #2

SacTown Talks - November 13, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back Principal Clerk II/Reading Clerk, David Bowman. We reflect on the year, David's 15 years in the Capitol, dive into the staffers perspective and more. This episode was recorded on 10/24/2023 SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We featu...

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Interview with Russell Lowery #2

SacTown Talks - November 06, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back Russell Lowery of High View Strategies. Lowery is an expert in digital communication and political bridge building. We discuss effective lobbying, digital communication strategy, social media success and more. (01:11) High View Strategies update  (07:49) Using social medi...

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Interview with Alexandra Biering #3

SacTown Talks - October 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back California water expert, Alexandra Biering, of California Farm Bureau. Here Biering provides us with an update on California water, discusses the water year, flood protection, water rights and more. (03:49) Melting snow and how it affects reservoirs  (11:00) Why we can ex...

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Interview with Dave Min

SacTown Talks - October 23, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back to the program Senator Dave Min. Min represents Senate District 37 and  serves as Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee, which has jurisdiction over the state’s environmental stewardship. We discuss Min's legislative priorities, the environment, biodiver...

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