COVID has radically transformed California politics. On each episode of this podcast we’ll explore a high-impact political issue that you may have missed below the headlines. We’ll discuss what our politicians in Sacramento, Washington, and municipalities are doing, how they’re doing it, and the ways that California is being transformed in the age of COVID. You’ll hear from political insiders, policy-makers, business leaders, and journalists about the issues shaping our nation state. Your host is Bryan Miller, a partner at Neptune Ops, a full-service public affairs firm using the latest in technology to reach policy-makers. To learn more, please visit www.neptuneops.com.
California District Attorneys Association President and El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson, joins us to discuss Los Angeles's spiraling gun violence, and how LA District Attorney George Gascón's policies are contributing to the surge in violent crime.
Fred Buzo and Rafi Nazarians with AARP join us to discuss AARP's new report on affordable housing for seniors.
Blanca Castro, AARP's lead advocate in Sacramento joins us to discuss nursing home safety during COVID and what the legislature can do to protect seniors throughout the state.
Amy Ulkutekin and Rob Pausmith of CAPE, The California Association For Private Events join us to discuss the future of private events in California.
Dr. Su Jin Gatlin Jez, the Executive Director of California Competes, joins us to discuss the changing needs of workforce education in the age of COVID.
Rachel Michelin, President of the California Retailers Association joins us to discuss the current state of re-opening, devastating tax measures on the November ballot, and what exactly it is (or is not) that the Governor's mystery Economic Taskforce has been doing.
President of the California District Attorneys Association and El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson joins us to discuss a pending bill that would dramatically impact public safety throughout California. DA Pierson explains how a last minute legislative process was used to slip through a dramatic re-write the California's criminal code, and why it's so critical for Governor Newsom to veto the bill.
Chazz Clevinger, CEO of the award winning company One Click Politics joins us to discuss the latest developments in digital advocacy, and how COVID is disrupting the government affairs industry.
Privacy and data expert Mary Stone Ross and Tracy Rosenberg, the Executive Director of The Media Alliance join us to discuss Proposition 24, a so-called "privacy" proposal that would in reality undo key parts of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
Author and internationally renowned expert on Stoicism, Donald Robertson, joins us to discuss his best-selling book, How To Think Like A Roman Emperor, The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.
Jim Ewert from the California News Publishers Association and Ron Hasse from the Southern California News Group join us to discuss a critical legislative effort to amend AB5 and save local journalism.
Jeff Rice with The Association of Personalized Learning Schools & Services joins us to discuss a critical school funding issue that is jeopardizing education throughout the state. Hear about what the legislature can do now to protect schools during COVID.
Jennifer Hernandez from The Two Hundred joins us to discuss the origins of California's housing crisis, how COVID has made the crisis even worse, and what the legislature can do to change course.
Former Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico joins us to discuss Sacramento advocacy in the age of COVID, the state of the union between Governor Newsom and the legislature, and who will be Biden's VP pick
Dr. Marketa Houskova from the American Nurses Association/California joins us to discuss several pieces of legislation that California can pass now to assist nurses on the frontlines of the COVID response.
Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin joins us to discuss his proposed Constitutional Amendment that would allow 17 year olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the time of the general election.
Carmela Castellano-Garcia, President and CEO of the California Primary Care Association discusses the role of community health centers in the age of COVID.
Audrey Dow with The Campaign for College Opportunity joins us to discuss the impact of proposed state budget cuts to higher education in California.
From telehealth to online schooling, COVID has made high-speed internet access more critical than ever. Yet 1 out of every 8 households in California still lacks broadband. Former State Senator Martha Escutia discusses how to close the digital divide.
Dave Jacobson, one of the leading Democratic political consultants in the country, discusses the state of play in the battles for the House, Senate, and Presidency.
On this episode, Tim Gibbs with The Campaign For Tobacco Free Kids discusses California legislation to ban flavored tobacco. You'll learn about one of the greatest threats to public health in the nation, and how California can lead the way in changing course.
Today’s guest is Tony Chicotel, staff attorney for California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform or CANHR. CANHR is at the forefront of advocacy for long term care consumers in the state, who have seen the greatest outbreaks of COVID since the pandemic began. I’ll hope you’ll listen in for this important conversation about where California is falling short on caring for our most vulnerable citizens, and how we can change course.
Our guest on this episode is Rachel Lawler from the Public Policy Institute of California. Rachel recently led a new statewide poll for PPIC covering everything from the approval ratings of key politicians, to support for the COVID stay at home orders. We discuss whether people tell the truth to pollsters, and the key numbers that will drive the decisions of policy-makers over the next several months.
On this episode you'll hear from Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council on a game-changing economic recovery idea that could help pull California out of the COVID-induced recession, while avoiding the worst state and local budget cuts currently being considered.
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Jim Newton joins us to discuss his new book, Man of Tomorrow: The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown. The book covers the modern political and cultural history of California and is essential reading for anyone interested in our state. You'll learn how California was transformed from a swing state to one of the most progressive states in the country. You'll hear about Brown's and Newsom's relationships with Trump. And you'll find out how a "cheap" governor made California governable again.
Dr. Michael Wasserman is one of the preeminent voices in our country on the many COVID issues impacting our nation’s long term care facilities. He’s been a guest on The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, and has been quoted in numerous media outlets throughout California since the COVID crisis began. On this episode you'll learn what California can do to tackle the biggest epicenters of COVID in the state.
On today’s episode you'll learn how advocacy itself is being transformed in the age of COVID. We discuss how advocates are adapting to the normals, with legislators and staff scattered throughout the state, members online most of the day, and constituents more engaged than ever. Our guest is Bryan Merica, CEO of Unearth Campaigns.
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