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Interview with Gail Pellerin

SacTown Talks - August 07, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. Pellerin represents Assembly District 28 and previously served as the chief elections official in Santa Cruz County from 1993 until her retirement in December 2020. We discuss Pellerin's background career, issues with homelessness, m...

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Interview with Esmeralda Soria

SacTown Talks - July 31, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria. Soria represents Assembly District 27 and as a first-generation American daughter of farm workers, knows firsthand about hard work and sacrifice, having worked alongside her parents in the Central Valley’s agricultural fields throu...

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Interview with Jennifer Capitolo

SacTown Talks - July 24, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Jennifer Capitolo, Executive Director of the California Water Association. Capitolo has previously served in the Department of Finance under Governor Gray Davis and as a district representative for Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Assemblymember Ellen Corbett. We discuss Cap...

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Interview with Chris MacKenzie

SacTown Talks - July 17, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Chris MacKenzie, Senior Director of Communications for Chamber of Progress. Mackenzie has a strong background in connecting with center-left voters and thought leaders through digital media campaigns and traditional press outreach. We discuss Mackenzie's career, the Chamber of P...

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Interview with Monica Miller

SacTown Talks - July 10, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Monica Miller. Miller is the owner and President of Sacramento Advisors, LLC. We discuss Miller's career, involvement in non-profits, work in foster care and more.  This episode was recorded on 06/22/2023  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, po...

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Interview with Gregg Hart

SacTown Talks - July 03, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Gregg Hart. Hart represents Assembly District 37 and previously served as Planning Commissioner, City Council Member, California Coastal Commissioner, and Santa Barbara County Supervisor. We discuss Hart's career, issues with housing, the environme...

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Interview with Bill Essayli

SacTown Talks - June 26, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Bill Essayli. Essayli represents Assembly District 63 and previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney as well as a Riverside County Deputy District Attorney. We discuss Essayli's career in law, gun violence, incarceration, drug issues a...

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Interview with Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

SacTown Talks - June 19, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas. Smallwood-Cuevas represents Senate District 28 and is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Black Worker Center. We discuss the election, issues with the prison system, employment, housing and more.  This episode was recorded on 05/23/2023 ...

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Interview with Ryan McCoy

SacTown Talks - June 12, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome to the program labor and employment law expert, Ryan McCoy. McCoy is Partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, with a focus on employment litigation. We discuss employment litigation in CA, wage issues, AB5 and more.   This episode was recorded on 05/18/2023   SacTown Talks is a podcast...

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Interview with Nanette Farag

SacTown Talks - May 29, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Nanette Farag, Vice President of Political Affairs for Randle Communications. Farag has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic operations and has served as Chief of Staff to two Assemblymembers. We discuss Farag's career, political campaigns, technology advancements,...

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Interview with Angelique Ashby

SacTown Talks - May 22, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
(03:55) Ashby’s journey to politics  (07:17) Ashby’s City Council experience through tough times (11:04) The needs of the people of Sacramento\ (15:01) Addressing homelessness and education for foster youth (17:56) The potential of downtown Sacramento (21:20) Ashby’s bill package

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Interview with Diane Dixon

SacTown Talks - May 15, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Diane Dixon to the program. Dixon represents Assembly District 72 and previously served two terms as Mayor of Newport Beach. We discuss public safety, transportation, housing and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We f...

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Interview with Marie Alvarado-Gil

SacTown Talks - May 08, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Senator Alvarado-Gil to the program. Alvarado-Gil represents Senate District 4 and serves as State Commissioner for Special Education. We discuss education, fentanyl, public safety, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature i...

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Interview with Stephanie Nguyen

SacTown Talks - May 01, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to the program. Nguyen represents Assembly District 10 and previously served as Executive Director of Asian Resources. We discuss crime rates, education, homelessness, and more.   SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and c...

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Interview with Carlos Villapudua

SacTown Talks - April 24, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua to the program. Villapudua represents Assembly District 13. We discuss  vocational training, rehabilitation, the water bond, and more SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California...

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Interview with Nicholas Sanders

SacTown Talks - April 18, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome back Nick Sanders of Sanders Political Law. We talk all things new with political law including elections, recounts, the FPPC, development and more.   SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leade...

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Interview with Josh Becker

SacTown Talks - April 10, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Senator Josh Becker. Becker represents Senate District 13. We discuss public safety, environmental protection, social justice and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysi...

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Interview with Don Howard

SacTown Talks - April 03, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundation, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We featur...

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Interview with Joe White

SacTown Talks - March 27, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Consulate General, Joe White, of the UK Consulate in San Francisco. We discuss UK-CA relations including agriculture, tech policy, trade and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders,...

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Interview with Anna Caballero

SacTown Talks - March 20, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Senator Anna Caballero. Caballero represents Senate District 14. We discuss the high speed rail, housing, public protection and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis...

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Interview with Blanca Pacheco

SacTown Talks - March 13, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco. Pacheco is a freshman legislator representing Assembly District 64. We discuss housing, homelessness, mental health, climate change, and more.   SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with C...

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Interview with Lena Gonzalez

SacTown Talks - March 06, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Senator Lena Gonzalez. Gonzalez represents Senate District 33 and serves as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. We discuss environmental protection, reducing emissions, the high speed rail, equal rights and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, ...

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Interview with Corey Jackson

SacTown Talks - February 27, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jacskon. Jackson is doctor of social work and now represents Assembly District 60. We discuss childcare, youth development, equal rights, the mental health crisis and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We fea...

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Interview with Travis Kiyota

SacTown Talks - February 20, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Senior Vice President and Head of Global Public Affairs for East West Bank, Travis Kiyota. We discuss Kiyota's career, public policy, government relations, ending API hate and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews...

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Interview with Jacqui Irwin

SacTown Talks - February 06, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Irwin represents Assembly District 42. We discuss the improvements in education, community colleges, digital upskilling, public safety and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with Ca...

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Interview with Luz Rivas

SacTown Talks - January 30, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Luz Rivas. Rivas represents Assembly District 43. We discuss the importance of education, computer science, climate change, priorities for 2023, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with Califor...

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Interview with Damon Connolly

SacTown Talks - January 23, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome newly elected Assemblymember Damon Connolly. Connolly represents Assembly District 12. We discuss climate change, housing, bringing a fresh perspective to AD12, and more.   SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with Cali...

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Interview with Sharon Quirk-Silva

SacTown Talks - January 16, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva. Quirk-Silva represents Assembly District 65. We discuss how we can improve education, housing, veteran support, and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California politica...

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Interview with Joe Patterson

SacTown Talks - January 09, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome newly elected Assemblymember Joe Patterson. Patterson represents Assembly District 05. We discuss clean energy, electric vehicles, public safety, narcan in schools and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with Ca...

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Interview with Beau Kilmer

SacTown Talks - January 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Today we welcome Beau Kilmer, McCauley Chair in Drug Policy Innovation for RAND Corporation. We discuss the problems with fentanyl, losing your license to drink, common trends with drugs, policy issues and more.  SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We featu...