Podcasts about California State Senate

While credit access improved in May and vehicle prices were steady, affordability remained a concern, especially for credit-challenged consumers who face multiple forms of debt. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index increased 2% year over year in May to 96.7 as credit unions and banks loosened standards and approval rates improved. At the same time, the average new-vehicle transaction price ticked up 1% YoY but was nearly flat month over month at $48,799.  But as student loan payments resume and that debt is again reported to credit reporting agencies, some nonprime borrowers are turning to credit-builder loans and buy now, pay later programs to improve their credit history and finance downpayments for vehicle purchases. Meanwhile, in one of the first actions since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau undertook a more limited approach to supervision under the new administration, the California State Senate passed a bill that would allow dealers to increase document fees to a maximum of $500. The current processing charges, in effect since 2019, are $85 for new cars and $70 for used cars. The change would align the state's processing fees with that of other states but has received backlash from some consumer advocacy groups that claim the uptick is another “junk fee.” In other news, Arra Finance acquired Crescent Bank's $815 million auto portfolio and plans to grow originations by leveraging the bank's technology stack and dealer base. Other auto finance companies have also seen growth in the first part of the year, including Carvana and Global Lending Services.  In this episode of “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Editor Amanda Harris, Senior Associate Editor Truth Headlam and Associate Editor Aidan Bush discuss trends in affordability and compliance along with company updates for the week ended June 13. 

This week on Locatora Radio, Diosa and Mala reconnect with a trailblazing public servant, Senator Sasha Renee Perez. Senator Perez made LA history as the youngest elected Mayor of Alhambra. She's done it again as the youngest State Senator in California and the youngest woman currently serving in the state legislature. Diosa and Mala dive into her fire recovery efforts, the district she represents, and the diverse community of constituents she advocates for every day. She walks us through the responsibilities of her role in the California State Senate and the real-world impact of her work.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Dean Florez's journey from UCLA to the California State Senate reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and policy innovation. A proud Bruin and champion of accountability, Senator Florez shares how his UCLA experience shaped his leadership values, the lessons he learned navigating the political landscape, and why bold ideas still begin in Westwood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about civic impact, community advocacy, and leading with purpose.Follow for more stories of Bruin Success:IG: @bruinsuccesspodcastalumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

Frank starts the show talking about the latest surrounding the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They chat about the education system in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show talking about the latest surrounding the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They chat about the education system in America. Frank discusses pop star Chappell Roan saying that all her friends that have kids are in hell. Frank moves on to discuss a movement of parents wanting to bring back older TV programming to show their kids. Frank starts the third hour talking about the American Medical Association having a monopoly over medical billing codes. He also talks about the recent controversy surrounding the torpedo bats being used in the MLB. Frank wraps up the show talking about how Senator Cory Booker was able to talk for 25 hours without eating or using the bathroom. He also talks with radio host Brian Kilmeade to discuss news of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Wilson was overjoyed to be back in his hometown of Hayward. At our live recording at historic Buffalo Bill's Brewery, Shawn came loaded with Hayward trivia and some friends. Cat Man, Mayor Mark Salinas and Councilmember Julie Roche stopped by before we chatted with State Sen. Aisha Wahab. The first-term state senator discussed her plans for Bay Area transit consolidation, Fremont's camping ban, and housing, her signature issue.

On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, there is still one elected seat to fill following the certification of the November 2024 election, who is running for the 32nd State Assembly District Seat, plus, the Governor releases his first budget preview for the coming fiscal year just prior to visiting a section of High Speed Rail in Kern County. The legislative session is underway in Sacramento with a special focus on affordability in the State while new proposals continue to be presented to the Assembly and Senate. Plus, the Presidential Election is certified following the beginning of the new Congressional session in Washington D.C. and we have a new tool to help track legislation for impact to our local community. 

As the 2025-2026 legislative session convenes, State Senator John Laird also begins his latest - and final - term in elected office! Senator Laird offers his outlook on the public policy priorities and 'gender equity' of the new session, Democratic policy priorities for 2025, and the legal guardrails the legislature is putting in place ahead of the incoming administration in Washington, DC. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They discuss education in America and what could change in President-elect Trump's next term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by WABC host Dominic Carter to talk about President Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They discuss education in America and what could change in President-elect Trump's next term. Frank talks about his Thanksgiving and Christmas movies. He then moves on to talk with John Boyd, Principal of The Boyd Company as they discuss Elon Musk heading DOGE. He also gives the UFO Report on a thermal video taken of a UFO in Northern California. Frank starts the third hour with commendations for the week. He moves on to discuss the Syrian rebels making gains with Ambassador Peter Ford, former British Ambassador to Bahrain and Syria and the Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain. Frank wraps up the show talking about growing a beard. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues that impact your life in Tehachapi. From new proposals, new laws and even future legislation, we do the research and pass on that information while you go about your life. On this special post-election edition, what happens between now and January 20, 2025 when President-Elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office? The steps, the nominations for leadership and the process for the transition of power. Plus, the fate of the 22nd State Assembly seat after Congressman Vince Fong wins both the election to Congress, and the State Assembly, plus, updates on how each State Proposition did in the election, what implementation will look like for what was approved. And, Governor Newsom reacts to a second Trump administration with some fear and planning, while the California Air Resources Control Board further advances air quality, what that could mean for your pocketbook and future motorhome purchases. 

Supporters of criminal justice reform in California suffered some big losses in last week's election. But people on both sides of the debate over crime and punishment say the election shouldn't be seen as a renunciation of progressive reforms entirely. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED In the Central Valley, Republican Congressman David Valadao has won re-election, moving the GOP closer to control of the House.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California State Senate. Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm super excited to chat with the amazing Senator Toni Atkins, the first woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. We dive into her 40-plus years of advocacy in women's healthcare, her role in shaping progressive policies like Proposition 1 for abortion rights, the need to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution, and more!   Connect with Senator:   Bio: https://sd39.senate.ca.gov/about-senator-toni-g-atkins  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDToni/  Twitter: https://x.com/sentoniatkins   Connect with Liz:   Website: https://www.listentoliz.com/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ , https://www.instagram.com/coolcoolcool/    For exclusive content, support Liz on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/listentoliz      

TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this election edition, a break down of each ballot proposition facing voters next week, unwrap some of the early voting data in a mail-in heavy state like California, the State Legislature is expecting a turnover with term limits and Governor Gavin Newsom touts the success of a statewide program to combat retail theft while downplaying Proposition 36.  

TOM SOTO BIO Tom has been in the impact investing game for a long time. He  was born and raised in East LA to two of the state's most well-respected Latino Civil Rights leaders. His dad was Assemblyman Phil Soto, the first Latino elected to the state legislature in 1962. His mom  was Nell Soto, she too served the last ten years of her life as a member and leader in the California State Senate. Impact runs through Tom's blood. Tom has owned four PE funds, one of which, Craton Equity Partners,  he sold to T.C.W., and leads his  family investment office, Latimer Partners, LLC with his husband of 19 years, Todd Soto. The focus has been at the intersection of energy, climate tech, carbon monetization, renewable energy, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution driven platforms.  He previously served as  Chairman of the New America Alliance, founding Vice Chairman of the LA Clean Tech Incubator, Trustee of the California Science Center, Trustee of the NRDC, and Board Member of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Tom is also a former member of the board of trustees of the Redwood Mutual Fund, owned by Aspiration, the neo bank. He is a former appointee of President Clinton and served on Obama's Presidential Transition Team focused on the Council on Environmental Quality.   RELATED LINKS D4IR LA Dodgers Foundation California Hydrogen Convention LA Times OpEd GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

Ben Goertzel discusses AGI development, transhumanism, and the potential societal impacts of superintelligent AI. He predicts human-level AGI by 2029 and argues that the transition to superintelligence could happen within a few years after. Goertzel explores the challenges of AI regulation, the limitations of current language models, and the need for neuro-symbolic approaches in AGI research. He also addresses concerns about resource allocation and cultural perspectives on transhumanism. TOC: [00:00:00] AGI Timeline Predictions and Development Speed [00:00:45] Limitations of Language Models in AGI Development [00:02:18] Current State and Trends in AI Research and Development [00:09:02] Emergent Reasoning Capabilities and Limitations of LLMs [00:18:15] Neuro-Symbolic Approaches and the Future of AI Systems [00:20:00] Evolutionary Algorithms and LLMs in Creative Tasks [00:21:25] Symbolic vs. Sub-Symbolic Approaches in AI [00:28:05] Language as Internal Thought and External Communication [00:30:20] AGI Development and Goal-Directed Behavior [00:35:51] Consciousness and AI: Expanding States of Experience [00:48:50] AI Regulation: Challenges and Approaches [00:55:35] Challenges in AI Regulation [00:59:20] AI Alignment and Ethical Considerations [01:09:15] AGI Development Timeline Predictions [01:12:40] OpenCog Hyperon and AGI Progress [01:17:48] Transhumanism and Resource Allocation Debate [01:20:12] Cultural Perspectives on Transhumanism [01:23:54] AGI and Post-Scarcity Society [01:31:35] Challenges and Implications of AGI Development New! PDF Show notes: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fyetzwgoaf70gpovyfc4x/BenGoertzel.pdf?rlkey=pze5dt9vgf01tf2wip32p5hk5&st=svbcofm3&dl=0 Refs: 00:00:15 Ray Kurzweil's AGI timeline prediction, Ray Kurzweil, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity 00:01:45 Ben Goertzel: SingularityNET founder, Ben Goertzel, https://singularitynet.io/ 00:02:35 AGI Conference series, AGI Conference Organizers, https://agi-conf.org/2024/ 00:03:55 Ben Goertzel's contributions to AGI, Wikipedia contributors, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Goertzel 00:11:05 Chain-of-Thought prompting, Subbarao Kambhampati, https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.04776 00:11:35 Algorithmic information content, Pieter Adriaans, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/information-entropy/ 00:12:10 Turing completeness in neural networks, Various contributors, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/turing-machine/ 00:16:15 AlphaGeometry: AI for geometry problems, Trieu, Li, et al., https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06747-5 00:18:25 Shane Legg and Ben Goertzel's collaboration, Shane Legg, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Legg 00:20:00 Evolutionary algorithms in music generation, Yanxu Chen, https://arxiv.org/html/2409.03715v1 00:22:00 Peirce's theory of semiotics, Charles Sanders Peirce, https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/peirce-semiotics/ 00:28:10 Chomsky's view on language, Noam Chomsky, https://chomsky.info/1983____/ 00:34:05 Greg Egan's 'Diaspora', Greg Egan, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diaspora-post-apocalyptic-thriller-perfect-MIRROR/dp/0575082097 00:40:35 'The Consciousness Explosion', Ben Goertzel & Gabriel Axel Montes, https://www.amazon.com/Consciousness-Explosion-Technological-Experiential-Singularity/dp/B0D8C7QYZD 00:41:55 Ray Kurzweil's books on singularity, Ray Kurzweil, https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Near-Humans-Transcend-Biology/dp/0143037889 00:50:50 California AI regulation bills, California State Senate, https://sd18.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-unanimously-approves-senator-padillas-artificial-intelligence-package 00:56:40 Limitations of Compute Thresholds, Sara Hooker, https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.05694 00:56:55 'Taming Silicon Valley', Gary F. Marcus, https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768076/taming-silicon-valley-by-gary-f-marcus/ 01:09:15 Kurzweil's AGI prediction update, Ray Kurzweil, https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/29/ray-kurzweil-google-ai-the-singularity-is-nearer

On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, we recap the bills signed and vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom to cap off the legislative session. Special attention to bills impacting Tehachapi and Kern County as the deadline comes and goes.   Plus, new federal proposals to limit certain foreign-made autos that could be a national security threat, and the new challenge for the economy comes from a labor strike on the east coast and gulf.  Eye on the Capitol is an informative look and State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. From legislation to future ballot measures to economic decisions, we do the research while you go about your life. 

Episode 58: Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez joins the podcast for this special election episode. The Democratic candidate for California's State Senate, District 25, Mayor Pérez discusses her journey growing up in Alhambra and her background in community activism and policy making. Mayor Pérez shares stories of her family's deep roots in the community and the pivotal moments that inspired her to run for the Alhambra City Council and champion issues like education, homelessness, and small business support. This conversation highlights Mayor Pérez's legislative priorities and policy models, which she aims to take to Sacramento if elected to the California State Senate. Whether it's tackling the homelessness crisis with innovative local partnerships or advocating for affordable public education, Mayor Pérez discusses her commitment to collective action. For more information, please visit https://www.sashareneeperez.com/. This episode can be viewed on Pasadena Media's Arroyo Channel and YouTube. The featured music on the podcast is courtesy of Pasadena's own The Nextdoors. Please visit www.nextdoorsmusic.com and follow them on social media for more information on their next live shows. The Crown City Podcast is produced in partnership with Pasadena Media. For more information about this incredible non-profit serving the Pasadena community, please visit www.pasadenamedia.org. For more information and to support The Crown City Podcast, please visit us at www.thecrowncitypodcast.comSpecial Note: The Crown City Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of our diverse community, ensuring that every story is heard and valued. Our mission is to foster open dialogue and create a platform where people from all walks of life can share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas. In line with this commitment to inclusivity and fairness, The Crown City Podcast remains politically neutral and does not endorse any political candidate. By focusing on the voices of the people rather than political agendas, we can build a stronger, more united community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of TehachaPod's Eye on the Capitol, the California Legislative session has ended, resulting thus far in 14 bills being signed and another heavy slate of bills sitting on the Governor's desk for signature or veto, we look at some of the most pressing issues coming out of the last session...plus, business news on a proposed merger, a Federal immigration policy is paused in court, and are new emmission standards reducing the reliance on fossil fuels?  

Phillip Scott reports on the California State Senate passing AB 1840, which allowed migrants to purchase homes with $0 down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipscottpodcast/support

Navigating Politics, Business, and Legacy with Suzette Valladares   In this episode, a special joint broadcast of the Voices of Business: SCV and Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, Suzette Valladares shares her personal journey from a background in the nonprofit sector to politics. We discuss the LCOAL Santa Clarita Valley community, her career, the formation of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus at the STATE level, and her experience running for the California State Senate. Suzette delves into her family's storied history, explains her fiscal conservatism, and reflects on the significant influence of her parents and grandmother. We also cover the challenges of running a small business in California, the importance of mentorship, and finding common ground in political discourse.   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   https://suzettevalladares.com/   https://www.thevoicesofbusiness.com/

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Elizabeth Ahlers, CA State Senatorial Candidate Friends, We are blessed to have back with us this week, Elizabeth Ahlers. She has become one of our team's dear friends, and is still running for the California State Senate. she rejoins us on this episode to update all of us on what has been happening in her election. Elizabeth also shares with us ways to help support her in her efforts to save this amazing state. Don't forget to check out Elizabeth's own podcast, "This is Our Time - With Elizabeth Ahlers". Join us to help show Elizabeth our support!

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at state and national issues impacting your life in Tehachapi...On this episode, what's next in the race for the White House and how does the process play out following the announcement that President Biden will not seek the Democratic nomination. Plus, we look at all the propositions on the 2024 California Ballot, including bond measures to the tune of $20 billion, the economy and interest rates take center stage once again both from a national and worldwide perspective. 

On the occasion of the recent 'Willie L. Brown, Jr. Day' at the State Capitol, the legendary Assembly Speaker & San Francisco Mayor Emeritus joined State Senator Steven Bradford for a podcast conversation about the art of bipartisan politics, reparations & racism, their respective legislative legacies, and advice for current & future lawmakers who are standing on their shoulders. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer With Guest, Elizabeth Ahlers, CA State Senatorial Candidate Friends, We are blessed to have back with us this week, Elizabeth Ahlers. She has become one of our team's dear friends, and is still running for the California State Senate. she rejoins us on this episode to update all of us on what has been happening in her election. Elizabeth also shares with us ways to help support her in her efforts to save this amazing state. Join us to help show Elizabeth our support!

Eye on the Capitol is an informative look at State and National issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, the State budget deadline looms as lawmakers scramble to pass an interim spending plan while the Governor negotiates cuts to address a $27 billion shortfall this coming fiscal year. Plus, we await the decision from the California Supreme Court on a ballot measure funded by California's wealthiest corporations, the U.S. Supreme court is also mulling their opinion on an appeal case surrounding the ability of a city to enforce anti-camping ordinances in public parks and rights-of-way when dealing with homelessness. And, Kern County has a new Congressman as Vince Fong takes the oath of office, what's next for his now vacant 32nd District State Assembly seat?  

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- Biden's Economy: While speaking with the press, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conceded that the Labor Department may be “overstating” the number of jobs added in the United States. Zero Hedge writes: “While the [Labor Department's] Establishment Survey [from last Friday] did indeed report that 272K ‘jobs' were added, this number also included multiple job holders; stripping those out, we get that the actual number of ‘employed' workers plunged by 408K...” You can read the full article here: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fed-chair-powell-admits-biden-admin-overstating-jobs 6:10pm- Anders Hagstrom of Fox News writes: “A fleet of Russian warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday as they prepare to hold military drills in the Caribbean. The deployment is likely a warning to President Biden after he gave approval for Ukrainian forces to strike some targets within Russia using U.S. weaponry, according to Rebekah Koffler, strategic intelligence analyst and author of ‘Putin's Playbook.' Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling Washington, ‘we can touch you,' Koffler said.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/putin-fleet-warships-cuba-direct-warning-biden-experts-say 6:25pm- Ocean Train! While speaking with the press in Italy, President Joe Biden seemed to suggest there will soon be a train that will cross the Indian Ocean…what? 6:45pm- REPLAY: Dr. Stanley Goldfarb—Chairman of Do No Harm & Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the California State Senate's Bill AB1955 which allows schools to promote gender affirmation of students without parental notification, despite evidence-based medicine suggesting this practice is problematic. You can learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/13/2024): 3:05pm- While appearing at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the G7 Summit in Italy, President Joe Biden denied that he was considering a pardon or commutation for his son Hunter. Earlier in the week, a jury in Wilmington, Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. 3:20pm- Don't miss 1210 WPHT's next Politics and Pints with New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr—hosted by Rich! Tuesday, June 25th from 7:30 to 8:45pm ET at Zlock Performing Arts Center Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. You can find more information and tickets here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/events/politics-and-pints-with-jack-carr 3:30pm- On Thursday, Donald Trump spoke with House and Senate leadership on Capitol Hill. During a press conference following the meeting, the former president stated: “There is tremendous unity in the Republican party. We want to see a strong military. We want to see a strong military. We want to see money not wasted all over the world. We don't want to see Russian ships right off the coast of Florida.” 3:35pm- According to Michael Scherer of The Washington Post, Democratic donor groups are attempting to “lure young voters” to the polls by providing them with beer and birth control. Rich says this reminds him of when former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio bribed NYC residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering free French fries. You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/11/democratic-efforts-lure-young-voters-include-beer-birth-control/ 3:40pm- Dr. Stanley Goldfarb—Chairman of Do No Harm & Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the California State Senate's Bill AB1955 which allows schools to promote gender affirmation of students without parental notification, despite evidence-based medicine suggesting this practice is problematic. You can learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org 4:05pm- While appearing at joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the G7 Summit in Italy, President Joe Biden denied that he was considering a pardon or commutation for his son. He explained, “I am extremely proud of my son, Hunter. He has overcome an addiction. He's one of the brightest, most decent men I know.” Earlier in the week, a jury in Wilmington, Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. Could this be used as an excuse for Biden to step aside as the Democrat nominee for president? According to an election forecast model from The Economist, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has a 66-in-100 chance of beating President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. Similarly, The Hill believes Trump has a 56-in-100 chance of winning. 4:30pm- During an interview with Dana Bash on CNN, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem suggested that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should pick a woman to be his running mate. Rich notes that there is no chance she's still in contention for Vice President after her disastrous memoir. 4:40pm- Rich tells Andrew that he hates Bon Jovi, Sean Connery didn't even attempt to hide his Scottish accent in The Hunt for Red October, and Matt gets yelled at for not getting Lunden Roberts—the mother of one of Hunter Biden's children who is actively promoting a new book—on the show yet. 5:00pm- Milo Morris—the Bucks County Chairman for Black Conservative Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about an upcoming “Flag Day Birthday Rally” for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. It's scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, 6/14) from 4pm to 6pm at Old Doylestown Courthouse on the Corner of N. Main and E. Court Street in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 5:20pm- While speaking with CNN host Kaitlan Collins, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said that voters just don't seem to be interested in the guilty verdict in Donald Trump's “hush money” case. 5:25pm- While speaking with Abby Phillip, former CNN anchor Brian Stelter argued that it's not unreasonable to think Donald Trump will “punish” journalists if he becomes president again. Plus, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez recently revealed that she believes Trump wants to throw her in jail! 5:30pm- Who was the best James Bond: Sean Connery? Daniel Craig? Pierce Brosnan??? Rich, Matt, and Andrew debate. Plus, according to reports, Aaron Taylor Johnson is supposed to be the new Bond. 5:40pm- The New York Post Editorial Board writes that the New York Times is still unwilling to admit that Hunter Biden's laptop is real! You can read the full editorial here: https://nypost.com/2024/06/12/opinion/ny-times-still-cant-admit-hunter-bidens-laptop-is-real-whats-it-going-to-take/ 5:50pm- Brent Scher of The Daily Wire writes: “The Covenant School shooter obsessed in her private journal over her desire to be a man, fantasizing about having an ‘imaginary penis' and lamenting that so-called gender affirming treatments weren't available to her, according to images of her journal obtained by The Daily Wire.” You can read the full article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/covenant-journal-revealed-my-imaginary-penis?topStoryPosition=1 6:05pm- Biden's Economy: While speaking with the press, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conceded that the Labor Department may be “overstating” the number of jobs added in the United States. Zero Hedge writes: “While the [Labor Department's] Establishment Survey [from last Friday] did indeed report that 272K ‘jobs' were added, this number also included multiple job holders; stripping those out, we get that the actual number of ‘employed' workers plunged by 408K...” You can read the full article here: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fed-chair-powell-admits-biden-admin-overstating-jobs 6:10pm- Anders Hagstrom of Fox News writes: “A fleet of Russian warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday as they prepare to hold military drills in the Caribbean. The deployment is likely a warning to President Biden after he gave approval for Ukrainian forces to strike some targets within Russia using U.S. weaponry, according to Rebekah Koffler, strategic intelligence analyst and author of ‘Putin's Playbook.' Russian President Vladimir Putin is telling Washington, ‘we can touch you,' Koffler said.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/putin-fleet-warships-cuba-direct-warning-biden-experts-say 6:25pm- Ocean Train! While speaking with the press in Italy, President Joe Biden seemed to suggest there will soon be a train that will cross the Indian Ocean…what? 6:45pm- REPLAY: Dr. Stanley Goldfarb—Chairman of Do No Harm & Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the California State Senate's Bill AB1955 which allows schools to promote gender affirmation of students without parental notification, despite evidence-based medicine suggesting this practice is problematic. You can learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- While appearing at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the G7 Summit in Italy, President Joe Biden denied that he was considering a pardon or commutation for his son Hunter. Earlier in the week, a jury in Wilmington, Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony charges related to lying on a background-check he submitted when acquiring a firearm in October of 2018. According to reports, the president's son could face up to 25-years in prison and a fine up to $750,000. 3:20pm- Don't miss 1210 WPHT's next Politics and Pints with New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr—hosted by Rich! Tuesday, June 25th from 7:30 to 8:45pm ET at Zlock Performing Arts Center Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania. You can find more information and tickets here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/events/politics-and-pints-with-jack-carr 3:30pm- On Thursday, Donald Trump spoke with House and Senate leadership on Capitol Hill. During a press conference following the meeting, the former president stated: “There is tremendous unity in the Republican party. We want to see a strong military. We want to see a strong military. We want to see money not wasted all over the world. We don't want to see Russian ships right off the coast of Florida.” 3:35pm- According to Michael Scherer of The Washington Post, Democratic donor groups are attempting to “lure young voters” to the polls by providing them with beer and birth control. Rich says this reminds him of when former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio bribed NYC residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering free French fries. You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/11/democratic-efforts-lure-young-voters-include-beer-birth-control/ 3:40pm- Dr. Stanley Goldfarb—Chairman of Do No Harm & Professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the California State Senate's Bill AB1955 which allows schools to promote gender affirmation of students without parental notification, despite evidence-based medicine suggesting this practice is problematic. You can learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org

When everything around you seems bleak and the future appears uncertain, how do you find the glimmer of hope to keep moving forward? In the midst of despair and overwhelming challenges, where do you draw the strength to persevere? In this episode, we tackle these profound questions, exploring the powerful concepts of hope and perseverance with our guest Yasmin Davidds. Dr. Yasmin Davidds has empowered a generation of women leaders, from senior judges to tribal leaders, from unionized prison guards to accountants, and from public officials to diplomatic trainees. She has received recognition and acclaim for her work with women from the U.S. Congress, the California State Senate, and the California State Assembly. She has been named one of the most influential Latinas by Hispanic Magazine and The Book of Latina Women. Her book, “Graciously Assertive: How Becoming A Better Human Makes You A Better Leader” was just released. Listen in to discover how to find hope even in the most hopeless situations.

With her time in the legislature ending this fall, State Senator Nancy Skinner is ready to talk legacy - the record of progressive public policy she takes pride in, the gender equality and representation she has championed in and out of the State Capitol...and the little granddaughter who brings her joy.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mysterious new chatbot hit the market, blew everyone away, then disappeared. I unpack some of the leading hypotheses behind it. An email surfaced in court uncovering the motivation behind Microsoft's deal with OpenAI. I unpack the scene at the time and what happened. Tech folks are up in arms about a new AI bill in the California State Senate. I show you Bill 1047 and what people are saying about it. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theneuronai

TehachaPod's Eye on the Capital is an informative look and state and national legislation and issues impacting your life in Tehachapi. On this episode, State Senator Shannon Grove doubles down on her battle against child sex trafficking by targeting buyers of victims...but is already facing opposition. Assemblyman Vince Fong secures a key victory in court as he continues his campaign for Congress, the State budget is back in the news prior to the Governor's May revision, a local Assemblywoman gets a small victory in her quest to being a medical campus to Kern County, and the national eye on the economy questions tariffs on imports and inflation once again.   

Luke Wood Dr. Wood became Sacramento State's ninth president on July 16, 2023, returning to his alma mater, at age 41, as the youngest person ever to lead the University and the youngest permanent president in all of the nation's public four-year colleges and universities. He earned a bachelor's in Black History and master's degree in Higher Education Leadership at Sac State, then a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education and doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Arizona State. Dr. Wood served as a professor and administrator, including vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, at San Diego State before becoming Sac State president. He has authored 16 books and published over 180 articles, book chapters, and other scholarly works focusing on racial inequality issues in education. This academic record led him to be named the first Black distinguished professor in San Diego State's history. In 2023, Wood was appointed by the California State Senate to serve on the California Racial Equity Commission. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc and an amateur boxer.  

Women's History Month has passed, but the discussions continue, and the State Senate's new Majority Leader, Senator Lena Gonzalez, shares her viewpoints on the growing number of women in elected office and in the work force, pay disparity & 'occupational segregation,' reproductive rights...and seeing the movie "Barbie!"

Insurance companies like The Allstate Corp. and State Farm have experienced one too many devastating wildfire seasons in California. Many are looking to exit the market in impacted communities, but a powerful state lawmaker is trying to keep them. Mike McGuire is a Democrat representing a Northern California district directly affected by wildfires, and he just became the top ranking member of the California State Senate. Many of his constituents say they've gotten non-renewal notices or steep rate hikes. He wants to require insurers to issue policies to property owners who take wildfire mitigation measures. On this episode of On The Merits, our California correspondent Andrew Oxford tells us why insurers no longer want to cover climate-vulnerable areas and what politicians like McGuire can do about it. Do you have feedback on this episode of On The Merits? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Sharifah Hardie is a business consultant, talk show host and serial entrepreneur. Hardie is Editor-In-Chief at Long Beach Black News and Co-Founder of the Black Business CoOp. Hardie is a candidate for California State Senate District 33 in the 2024 general election. Hardie is Host of Ask Sharifah Videocast & Podcast, and the weekly talk show “The Round Table Talk Show airing Wednesdays at Noon. Hardie is the author of Signs You Might Be An Entrepreneur and the ebook, Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Marketing. Hardie previously served as the President at the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce for the Long Beach Area, and was a Long Beach City Council Candidate in the 2020 March 3rd Primary Election. Watch The Mind Body Business Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.us/mbb-register and register (free) now!

In honor of Black History Month 2024, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas celebrates the memory of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and explains how her courageous actions that helped launch the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott in 1955 placed her front and center at the nexus of the ongoing fight for racial and gender equality. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

On today's show, Legal Lionel discusses the Fanni Willis Sex Scandal and Hunter Biden's Gun Charges. Later, Senator Janet Nguyen discusses Senate Democrats rejecting the Republican Amendment on Felony Theft once again. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lionel, through his Nation, covers world and national news and issues, dissecting and exposing them without preconditions and preconceptions. He provides deep political analyses, revealing the truth with a priority on unvarnished historicity. He engages in critical thinking elevated to an art form and offers words of wisdom from the last of the renaissance polymaths. He is known for his honest, funny, and unapologetic discussion as a renowned legal and media analyst, sesquipedalian, and veteran talk radio pioneer. He is nonpareil and sui generis. For more information, visit https://lionelmedia.com/. You can also find him on YouTube: @LionelNation Twitter/X: @LionelMedia. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Janet Nguyen is an American politician who serves in the California State Senate. A Republican, she represents the 36th district, which includes coastal Orange County, Little Saigon, and parts of Los Angeles County. She previously was a member of the State Senate for the old 34th district from 2014 to 2018, before narrowly losing reelection to Tom Umberg. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Scotty Saks hosts Sovereign Radio each Saturday morning on News/Talk 1470 KYYW. Scotty isn't afraid to analyze controversial topics surrounding the media, U.S. and global economics, finance, and business.    

Jodi talks with Tom Campbell, Co-Founder of the Common Sense Party of California.According to the Public Policy Institute of California's poll, 68% of Californians agree with the statement, "A third party is needed." and the Common Sense Party was created to be that alternative. Tom Campbell is a former five-term Republican United States Congressman and a former member of the California State Senate. He's currently the Dean of the Chapman University School of Law. Website: Common Sense Party (cacommonsense.org)

Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.  On this episode, we are joined by Michael Oxford who discusses his run for California State Senate in District 17. We discuss his thoughts on homelessness, the fentanyl crisis, and speaking up in a deep blue state. This episode was recorded on 1.16.24 *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Support California Underground on Patreon at www.patreon.com/CaliforniaUnderground Follow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Substack: https://substack.com/profile/72986149-ca_underground Shop California Underground Merchandise: https://california-underground.creator-spring.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/californiaunderground/message

What if those close encounters with your community's struggles are just life preparing you to become the change you want to see? In this episode, I'm truly honored to welcome Senator Susan Rubio. Senator Rubio was elected to the California State Senate to represent District 22 in Los Angeles County. She is the first Latina Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee and is on the Senate leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip. She was born in Juarez, Mexico, and is the proud daughter of a former bracero worker and a housekeeper. She attended East Los Angeles College and later earned a Master's Degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Senator Rubio's journey into politics, how her role as a public school teacher for 17 years influenced her decision to become a politician, and how she navigated the transition from public educator to legislator. You'll also hear about Senator Rubio's work on protecting domestic violence victims, the improvements she and her team have made so far, and the things she is working on to change soon. Additionally, you'll hear about Senator Rubio's plans to propose a comprehensive immigration reform to ensure families' health and well-being, her tips and advice on how amigas can handle their shit, and more.Tune in to Episode 166 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, and learn more about this incredible Latina's commitment to improving the lives of thousands of people in District 22.In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Senator Rubio's background and how she got into politics (6:00)How Senator Rubio navigated the transition from public educator to legislator (11:40)How hard it is to bring people together in politics (15:20)Senator Rubio talks about her work on protecting domestic violence victims (22:00)What to say and what to avoid saying to domestic violence victims (27:30)Senator Rubio explains the need for redefining domestic violence (32:10)Tips and advice on how amigas can handle their shit (41:20)Connect with Susan:WebsiteLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 400 celebrate historic Native American monument in Capitol Park honoring tribeson whose land the state Capitol now standsState marks Native American Heritage Month by unveiling 10thtribute in the park commemorating California heroes & protectors SACRAMENTO—On a cool, breezy Sacramento morning, more than 400 tribal members, dignitaries and students gathered to unveil the first-ever Capitol monument acknowledging tribes residing in California and their millennia-long, resilient presence on land now known as California.The historic tribute specifically recognizes the Sacramento region tribes of Wilton Rancheria, Ione Band of Miwok Indians, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.The new monument is the tenth addition to a park memorializing California's firefighters, veterans, and public safety officers. It is the first addition to the park since 2009, when the statue of Thomas Starr King was brought to California from Boston. King was a Civil War-era minister, orator, and abolitionist. The park was envisioned in 1863 as a place to reflect and celebrate the state's history and natural beauty, according to the Capitol Park website. Assemblymember James C. Ramos—first California Native American elected to the Legislature since statehood in 1850—authored AB 338 in 2021, which authorized the monument.Ramos said, “This monument—now a centerpiece of Capitol Park—adds a new and long overdue chapter to California's relationship with its tribes. As a state, we are beginning to tell our history from a broader, more complete, and accurate perspective by including the voice of California Native Americans.” He added, “As Native Americans, we have been invisible, romanticized, minimized, or disparaged for centuries. That is not easily or quickly undone. But today I am proud to be Native American and proud to be a Californian.”The Miwok skirt dancer portrayed in the monument is modeled after William J. Franklin Sr., the late respected Miwok leader and cultural dancer. Franklin played a critical role in preserving Miwok dances and traditions, and helped build three Northern California roundhouses, dedicated spaces for Native American ceremonies, songs, dances, and gatherings. Sacramento sculptor Ronnie Frostad designed the project.“Mr. Franklin was a teacher of Native culture and he understood that our stories, songs, and culture need to be shared and taught to new generations,” Ramos said. “He would have been pleased to see so many students here, of all ages—and particularly proud to see students from a school recently named Miwok.” Until June, Miwok Middle School was named after John Sutter, who enslaved Native people during California's Gold Rush period.Wilton Rancheria Chairman Jesus Tarango stated, “Today's unveiling signifies the start of a new era at the California State Capitol. One where we stop uplifting a false narrative and start honoring the original stewards of this land by telling a true and accurate portrayal of California's journey to statehood. “Every tribe across the state has their own Bill Franklin, a leader who fought to keep our cultures and traditions alive during a time where it was dangerous to do so. This monument serves to thank and honor each one of them.“It also celebrates the power California Tribes have when we work together to achieve a common goal. I would like to thank my fellow Tribal Leaders and Assemblymember Ramos for their collaboration throughout this legislative process.”Sara Dutschke, chairperson of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, applauded the joint tribal effort. “AB 338 [the law authorizing the statue] paved the way for real collaboration and partnership among many of the Miwok tribes of the Sacramento region,” Dutschke said. “Working together, we have achieved an amazing accomplishment: Installation of the very first monument on State Capitol grounds that honors California's First People. This sort of recognition for our people is long overdue and represents an important step toward telling the true history of California.”Lloyd Mathiesen, chairman of the Chicken Ranch Rancheria, stated,“We are so excited for this day—for this day and this statue to forever be a reminder of where we came from and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything.”Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians Chairwoman Rhonda Pope said, ”AB338 is a step toward healing for the hundreds of thousands of our ancestors who lost their lives due to the genocide of the missions led by Junipero Serra.”Dignitaries attending the event included state Treasurer Fiona Ma, local school board members and other elected officials, regional tribal leaders, and more than 300 students from area schools. AB 338 (Ramos, 2021) History1965: Governor Pat Brown signs AB 1124 into law, paving the way for a Father Junipero Serra monument and its maintenance by the state for 50 years. 1967: The Father Junipero Serra monument erected.July 4, 2020: Protestors topple Father Junipero Serra monument in Capitol Park Jan. 28, 2021: AB 338 is introduced and paves the way for construction and maintenance of a monument honoring California Native American people of the Sacramento region on the grounds of the State Capitol.  Supporters of the measure include Barona Band of Mission Indians, California Tribal Business Alliance, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-wuk Indians of California, California Nations Indian Gaming Association, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, and Yocha Dehe Wintun NationMay 27, 2021: California State Assembly approves AB 338 by a vote of 66-2 and moves to the State Senate.Aug. 24, 2021: Debate takes place on the Senate Floor. California State Senate approves AB 338 by a vote of 28-2 and heads to the governor's desk.Sept. 24, 2021: Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB 338 into law. Nov. 14, 2022: Groundbreaking for the California Native American Monument.Nov. 7, 2023: Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for the California Native American Monument. About William J. Franklin Sr.: Miwok Elder and Inspiration for Capitol Park MonumentWilliam J. Franklin Sr. was a Miwok Indian leader and cultural preservationist whose efforts to preserve and promote the Miwok and other Native American cultures—most notably, the traditional dances—will be long remembered. He was born in Nashville, California, located in El Dorado County, on September 20, 1912, and crossed over on May 2, 2000.Mr. Franklin was proud of his Native American roots and championed fostering knowledge and respect of California Indians. This included successful lobbying to create a place where California Indians could practice their traditional heritage on historical lands which led to creation of Grinding Rock Park, also known as Grinding Rock-Chaw'se in Pine Grove, California. He also served as a consultant to the Department of Parks and Recreation and helped build three California roundhouses — dedicated space for ceremony, songs, dances and gatherings. In 1979, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. appointed Mr. Franklin to serve on the Native American Heritage Commission.Even as a young man, he was a farsighted advocate for his people, and petitioned the United States government for land on which the Ione could build homes without fear of being moved.In the 1940s, Mr. Franklin and others founded the Federated Indians of California to voice Native American concerns. About this same time, he also began researching Miwok ceremonial life by assembling regalia, interviewing elders, and collecting songs. Mr. Franklin had been a dancer since the age of 12 at the Jackson Valley roundhouse and refused to let Miwok traditions die. Mr. Franklin's many endeavors helped ensure traditional and historic practices continue and continue to inspire younger generations.At his passing, Mr. Franklin was survived by four sons, seven daughters, 38 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. 

The long wait is over. Shawn Wilson makes his triumphant return to the podcast. He has a new title and lays out his first directive as the podcast's president of code compliance, censorship, and content filtering. With the filing deadline for the March Primary past us, we preview the big races for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and State Senate. Merry Christmas and thank you for spending time with us this year.

Dr. Jaqui Thomas and Dr. Theo Fowles chat with Mae Gates, a seasoned political organizer, consultant, and Chief of Staff. She is the youngest Chief of Staff in the legislature and one of only two Black female Chiefs of Staff in the California State Senate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacksocialcap/support

Commander Arthur Chi-Wing Fong was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy Reserve through the Direct Commissioning Officer program in 1997. He graduated form the Navy Supply Corps School Basic Qualification Course Navel Reserve (BQC-NR) Company 47th with the class Leadership Award in the year of 2000.CDR Fong has a MA in Strategic Studies form the U.S. Army War College, an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Information Systems, both from California State University, Los Angeles. He is JPME Phase II qualified through the U.S. Army War College. He completed his JPME Phase I through the U.S. Air Force Staff and Command School. Making history in 2006, he was the first to represent the U.S. Navy Reserve to attend the Royal Australian Navy Staff Acquaint Course in Australian Command  and Staff College. He is qualified both as  a Naval Aviation Supply Officer and Naval Expeditionary Supply Office. CDR Fong  has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal  and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is certified by the Defense Language Institute with top scores on both Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese in the Defense Language Proficiency Test. He wrote various academic  papers in the US/China relationship and island disputes in the US Army War College. In 2017, he was competitively selected and converted to a Foreign Area Officer (FAO). In 2009, CDR Fong was selected as the First and Second Family Military Assistant Coordinator during the first Obama Presential Inauguration serving the president and vice-president families. CDR Fong served two years as the commanding officer in Naval Station Activity Bahrain DET G Las Vegas in 2010-2012.CDR Fong has two daughters, Andrea and Tracy. CDR Fong completed eleven marathon races in his running career. In his civilian career, CDR Fong retired as a senior system analyst for LAPD IT Division after 30 years of dedicated service. He is an active licensed California real estate salesperson. He has served in the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission, Traffic Commission, and the Business Improvement & Development Commission. CDR Fong is the President of the Chinese-American Miliary Support, a no-profit organization that serves all armed forces member in his community. He was awarded the 2016 veteran service award by California State Senate district 22nd and was selected the 2011 veteran of the year in California Assembly 49th district. CDR Fong  is also recognized by 27th Congressional district honorable congresswoman Judy Chu for his dedication and contribution to the San Gabriel Valley California community.____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

San Bernardino police have arrested a man who exploded a teddy bear in a parking lot. When they searched his home, they found a ghost gun, ammunition, methamphetamine, illegal fireworks, a bulletproof vest and metal pipes. TV anchor Christina Pascucci is running for California State Senate.

While California might be getting a lot of stuff wrong, they may also be getting somethings right. The California State Senate gave final approval to a bill that will legalize psychedelics, they're just awaiting the final green light from Governor Gavin Newsom.   Co-Founders of the California Center for Psychedelic Therapy Dr. Cole Marta and Brooke Balliett, LMFT join Kennedy to share why this is a revolutionary bill and explain how their practice uses psychedelics and psychotherapy to heal PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4311mhD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Queen of Rock & Roll Tina Turner passed away yesterday at the age of 83 - we remember her. Then, the battle wages on in Washington when it comes to the debt-ceiling, and whether we should freeze or cut spending. A California State Senate bill could provide aid to firefighters and first responders expereincing PTSD. And as we head into travel season, one flight attendant has some etiquette rules when it comes to flying.