Undecided California

Jamie and Hanako discuss Prop 6, which would repeal last year's controversial hike in gas tax, and Prop 4, which proposes $1.5 billion in bonds to fund California hospitals.

We're focusing on the state Assembly this week, my lovely Deciders. In this episode we tackled two races, HD-26 where Democrat Jose Sigala challenges incumbent Republican Devon Mathis, and HD-74 where incumbent Assemblyman Matthew Harper is having to fend off Democrat Cottie Petrie-Norris. We were able to interview one candidate from each race, Devon Mathis from 26, and Cottie Petrie-Norris from 74. So buckle up Deciders, it's about to get political!

Jamie and Hanako discuss the matchup of seasoned centrist Dianne Feinstein vs. activist newcomer Kevin De León. What are the odds that DiFi will snag the seat for the 5th time in a row? Hear our thoughts, concerns, and reactions to the 2018 U.S. Senate campaign.

This week we're covering housing! Prop 2 is covered by Jamie and it focuses on creating housing for individuals who suffer from mental illness. While Prop 10 was investigated by Hanako which is a initiative to repeal Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

Jamie and Hanako cover Propositions 8 and 11, bringing on two guests from the medical field to give more insight into what each would mean for the industry and for Californians at large.

Jamie and Hanako sit down to talk candidly about one venture capitalist's dream of splitting California into 3 separate states -- and why it was pulled from this year's ballot.

We're back BABY! During the two week break Jamie and Hanako were hard at work investigating contentious California state Senate races, that have caught our attention. Two races were covered in particular, Senate District 12 and 32. Jamie and Hanako were able to conduct interviews with Anna Caballero, running in district 12, and Rita Topalian, running is district 32. So sit back and enjoy our take on California's state Senate races!

For this episode, Jamie and Hanako put their research hats on to figure out what exactly all those positions on our primary ballots were. If you've been wondering what our state Controller does, or why we need an elected Insurance Commissioner, look no further!

This week, friend and fellow Palo Altan Nicole Ohel joins us to learn about a potential $4 billion in bonds to fund housing projects and housing loans for veterans. Stay tuned to the end for some more details on how bonds contribute to California's debt!

Hanako covers the California Water Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Bond Initiative.... and Jamie listens.

This week we're bringing you a special Pride Week episode, exploring California's role in the legalization of gay marriage and LGBT rights across the U.S. Plus, you'll hear some 2008 commercials from the infamous Prop 8 campaign.

Jamie and Hanako start season two's exploration of the general election by examining a new ballot initiative, Prop 13 Tax Transfer. Hanako also tackles the difference between a primary and general election proposition in terms of how they make it on the ballot.

Join us on our Season 1 finale as we recap the results of this week’s primary election and reflect on our experience as first-time podcast creators.

This week, we sat down with retired Santa Clara County judge LaDoris Cordell and Stanford Law School professor Michele Dauber, to discuss the pros and cons of potentially recalling Judge Persky. The call for his recall began after what many criticized as an overly lenient sentence of convicted rapist Brock Turner.

This week, Jamie and Hanako sit down to discuss Props 71 and 72. Tune in to hear about these final two June 5 ballot measures!

An interview with Helen Hutchison, the President of the League of Women Voters in California. We discuss topics ranging from her LWV career to what is on the ballot in 2018 and even possibly 2020.

Join us this week as we break down Proposition 68 for our good friend Savannah Cordova. Highlights include: spilling the tea on contaminated drinking water, a Schoolhouse Rock intermission, and firsthand accounts of last year's Santa Rosa fires.

Welcome to the first episode of Undecided California! Today we will be getting to know the hosts Jamie and Hanako, a little better, as well as learn more about Propositions 69 and 70, which will be on the June 5th ballot in California.