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Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate. This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including: Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime and public safety State sovereignty and federal overreach Economic growth and tax policy Education and parental rights Government accountability and transparency National security and military readiness Alabama's role in Washington, D.C. Featured Races:

Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate. This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including: Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime and public safety State sovereignty and federal overreach Economic growth and tax policy Education and parental rights Government accountability and transparency National security and military readiness Alabama's role in Washington, D.C. Featured Races:

On Thursday, May 28, Nevada City city council candidates Jim Khatami, Adam Kline and Micayla Sortland answered questions for community members gathered in Sans Backup Plan Records in the Seven Hills District of Nevada City. KVMR's Kelley Rees attended the Candidate Forum to learn what young voters think about our local election.

All three Nevada City City Council candidates will participate in a Youth Voter Forum tonight at Sans Backup Plan Records in Nevada City.Nevada Union High School Senior Graham Gardemeyer is the event organizer and will serve as moderator, asking candidates questions before an open Q&A that gives precedence to young voters and their concerns.The City Council of Nevada City designated May 27th, 2026, as “Joanna Newsom Day” in the City of Nevada City.

DR. JUDY NOLTE (Born-Again Christian) DROPS TRUTH BOMBS: Fauci's Next Pandemic EXPOSED + God's Word Meets 40 Years of Hidden Science!”TRUTH BOMB DROPPED – Dr. Judy Nolte EXPOSES the Cartel LIVE on Take Your Power Back! Patriots, warriors, freedom fighters – this episode is PURE FIRE! Host Kim Yeater locked arms with warrior scientist Dr. Judy Nolte (formerly Mikovits), the legendary virologist who stared down Fauci, the NIH, and the entire pharmaceutical cartel for 40 years… and just became a born-again Christian! Now known as Judy Nolte, she's connecting EVERYTHING – God's Word, retroviruses, gain-of-function lies, and the real science of immunity – in a way that will rock you to your core. From the 2009 XMRV paper that shook the world to the catastrophic VAERS numbers (1.67 MILLION adverse events, 39,000+ deaths and counting as of Feb 2026), Judy delivers the receipts with calm authority and unshakeable faith.She breaks down: Fauci's playbook for the NEXT engineered pandemic Why the shots were never safe or effective Where President Trump REALLY stands (and how MAHA is cleaning house) How to build God-designed immunity: clean food, sunshine, community, and TRUTH The urgent fight for election integrity, farm freedom, and health freedom.This isn't just science – it's spiritual warfare meeting cold hard data. Judy's message from her books and her new walk with Christ will equip you for the battles ahead.FROM THE BALLOT BOX TO THE BREADBASKET – IT'S ALL CONNECTED! We are DAYS away from the Take Our California Back to a Better Future State-Wide Summit – April 23-25 in America's Breadbasket, San Joaquin County! Massive convoys rolling in. MAHA Leader & Candidate Forum. VIP Farm-to-Fork Banquet with Governor & State candidates. Live Election Security Demos. Town Hall Debate. Tickets for the Friday night Farm-to-Fork Banquet are going FAST at just $125. Secure your spot NOW TakeOurCaliforniaBack.com (State-Wide Summit)If you can only read ONE book in the Plague series right now, Judy tells you exactly which one – and why it will fully arm you for what's coming. Patriots, the awakening is here. The cartel is desperate. But we are UNBREAKABLE. Watch the full episode RIGHT NOW on Rumble – then join the convoys, grab your tickets, and lock arms with us! We are taking our power back – starting NOW! God bless Dr. Judy Nolte, God bless Kim Yeater, and God bless the United States of America! #TakeYourPowerBack #JudyNolte #MAHA #PlandemicTruth #VaccineInjuries #ElectionIntegrity #CaliforniaSummit #GodsWordAndScience #SanJoaquin #FreedomConvoy #TakeCaliforniaBackSend us Fan MailSupport the show

TAKE YOUR POWER BACK SHOW JOIN OTHER FREEDOM-LOVING PATRIOTS IN TAKING YOUR POWER BACKTake Your Power Back ShowWelcome to the Take Your Power Back Show with Peak Performance Master Coach Kim Yeater! Get ready for an inspiring journey that will ignite your God-given potential, empower your leadership, and elevate your voice. We're here to inspire you to reclaim your power locally—because bold local action creates powerful national impact! Join us as we connect with fearless, freedom-loving Patriots who are transforming lives and thriving through adversity. Discover practical tools to take charge of your personal and professional growth, revitalize your health and wellbeing, and deepen your faith. Be inspired, uplifted, and transformed. Together, let's rise up and take your power back!KIM YEATER BIO: Kim Yeater is a national leader whose heart beats for Jesus and whose voice echoes worldwide! The Take Your Power Back Show is a powerhouse podcast that rallies Kim's audience to rise above fear, embrace their divine identity, and take bold action to transform their lives and nation through Jesus-led leadership." As the Co-founder & Team Lead for the groundbreaking Take Our Border Back movement, Kim ignited a global awakening, reaching hundreds of millions across continents. This movement was a national rallying cry, showcasing a united front for border security and sounding the alarm on the urgent crisis at America's southern and northern borders. Her bold leadership has exposed the harrowing reality of human trafficking, shining a relentless light on this critical issue and rallying a nation to demand action. Under Kim's God-led vision, the movement birthed the Take Our Border Back North America Alliance partnering with Mexico and Canada as Sovereign nations, amplifying its call for justice...Kim's courage knows no bounds. As the driving force behind the Take Our Elections Back initiative, she collaborates with powerhouse allies like Dr. Douglas G. Frank, Tina Peters, and Mike Lindell's teams to restore integrity in California and beyond. Her visionary Take Your Power Back California Governor Face-off, and the November 8th Governor Candidate Showdown have sparked the Take Our California Back movement, igniting communities to reclaim their power and their Golden State of California. Honored with the prestigious Freedom Award by the Republican Party of San Diego, Kim's impact is contagious.A trailblazing entrepreneur, Peak Performance Master Coach, and dynamic speaker, Kim has empowered business owners, leaders, and teams over 26 years to shatter barriers and achieve greatness. Fueled by her passion to see people rise above adversity, choose faith over fear, and embrace their God-given power, she leads with unwavering love and conviction. Kim is a devoted daughter of the King, a cherished wife, mother of four extraordinary children, and a proud new grandma who cherishes family, crafts life-changing events, and challenges everyone to bring their absolute best. Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 1:6Connect with Us: • Website: TakeYourPowerBackShow.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeYourPowerBackShow • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeYourPowerBackShow/live • Social Media: o X: @realkimyeater o Facebook: kimberlyyeater o Instagram: Takeyourpowerback_kimyeater o TikTok: takeyourpowerbackshow • Email: TYPBProducer@gmail.com Related Movement:TakeOurCaliforniaBack.com TakeOurElectionsBack.com Take Our Border Back • Website: TakeOurBorderBack.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeOurBorderBack • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeOurBorderBack/live • Social Media: o X: @Tobbconvoymain o X: @Tobbconvoycalifornia o X: @Tobbconvoyarizona o X: @Tobbconvoytexas Media Inquiries: Contact TYPBProducer@gmail.com Mark your calendars, share the word, and join us to take California back! #TakeYourPowerBack #CaliforniaGovernorRaceSend us Fan MailSupport the show

SAN JOAQUIN CANDIDATE FORUM

This week on Truth to Power, we get you ready for the Primary Election here in Louisville taking place on Tuesday, May 19th (with early voting already underway!). Back on the evening of April 14th at Central High School, a Candidate Forum was held for Louisville's first-ever non-partisan Mayoral race. Eight candidates vying to become Louisville's next mayor participated to discuss their priorities and values. For the first time this year, the races for Louisville mayor and Metro Council are nonpartisan. Louisville Public Media, the Louisville Urban League and WDRB collaborated on this public forum to hear from candidates for mayor. Unlike in past years, every mayoral candidate will appear on all Jefferson County ballots in a nonpartisan section. The two who receive the most votes will move on to the general election in November. Kenya Young, the President and CEO of Louisville Public Media, co-moderated this Mayoral Candidate Forum with Gilbert Corsey of WDRB. All active candidates were invited to participate and eight did. Since then, one participant, Jeff Yocum, bowed out of the race. Two other candidates – Bill Wells and JusAustin Lane – previously withdrew. The candidates introduced themselves to the live audience at Central High School and responded to questions on a number of topics including affordable housing, data centers, police, public safety and business and development. Candidates from across the political spectrum attended the forum, and many were united in their criticism of incumbent Democratic Mayor Craig Greenberg, who did not attend. The full list of candidates who appeared at the forum includes: Lisa Holliday Harris Tina Burnell Matthew Solomon Bailey Jeff Yocum (withdrawn) Bob DeVore Stephen Dattilo Jody Hurt Shameka Parrish-Wright Early, no-excuse voting is taking place May 14-16 and primary election day is May 19. Find polling locations and sample ballots at https://GoVote.ky.gov You can watch the entire, un-edited two-hour forum at https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-05-11/watch-louisville-mayoral-candidates-take-part-in-forum-ahead-of-primary-election Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

The Louisville League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for Louisville's District 21 Metro Council, in advance of the 2026 Primary election, being held 5-19-26. Participating candidates were Betsy Ruhe, Savannah Hughes and Ben Spalding. A fourth candidate, Lonnie Joseph, was not present.

League of Women Voters | Louisville Metro Council - District 9 Candidate Forum | 5-6-26 by Forward Radio

Primary elections are coming up for the federal, state, and local level. This week on "Off the Record" we're broadcasting an election special to hear from Democratic candidates running for Colorado Governor and Senate. We hear from gubernatorial candidates: Phil Weiser, Michael Bennet, and Erik Underwood, as well as candidates for Senate: John Hickenlooper, Karen Breslin, and Julie Gonzales. The candidate forum was hosted Colorado Democratic Party in March 2026.

The Santa Lucia Conservancy works to train up a local workforce focused on reducing wildfire risk on the Central Coast. And, primary election candidates in Santa Cruz County discuss their plans for housing.

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Pierre School Board candidates (L to R) Rochelle Kenzy and Madisyn Neibauer. Unable to attend, George Seamon, Jr.

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term): Mike Wisegram– incumbent, Brian Burge, Laurie Gill, Regan Bollweg, and Tim Rounds.

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term): Jim Mehlhaff– incumbent, Brian Murphy, and Mark Nelson.

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Fort Pierre Mayor candidates are Mayor Gloria Hanson and Fort Pierre city council member Greg Kenzy.

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Fort Pierre City Council– Positions on the ballot are (2 year terms) (L to R): Ward 3– Kristin Gabriel and Rick Cronin Ward 2– Mike Jacobson, unchallenged Ward 1– Kevin Tiger and Larry Cronin

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Stanley County Commission– Positions on the ballot are (4 year terms) (L to R): Commission District 3 – Darby Nutter and Dana Iversen Commission District 1 – Craig Heller, unchallenged Commission District 5 – Chris Carter and Gary Grittner

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Stanley County Sheriff-- candidates on the ballot are (L to R): Gary Nickerson, Dustin Baxter, and Greg Swanson.

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Pierre Mayor candidates (L to R)– Steve Harding and Todd Johnson (3 year terms).  

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Hughes County Commission (L to R) Rob Fines and Pat Steber. Not able to attend were Connie Hohn and Bill Abernathy. (4 year terms).

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term): Jim Mehlhaff– incumbent, Brian Murphy, and Mark Nelson. Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term): Regan Bollweg, Brian Burge, Laurie Gill, Tim Rounds, and Mike Wisegram.

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Hughes County Sheriff candidate Jeff Metzger is unchallenged.

On Monday, April 27th, the Nevada County Democrats organized a forum at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City to hear from down ballot candidates including those running for Nevada City City Council, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, and California's 3rd Congressional District.

This special edition of the show is a candidate forum in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District, which includes much of Manhattan's west and east sides. The forum, moderated by host Ben Max, included 7 candidates running in the June primary and trying to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, including: Micah Bergdale, George Conway, Chris Diep, Laura Dunn, Jack Schlossberg, Nina Schwalbe, and Patrick Timmins. Two other candidates - Micah Lasher and Alex Bores - decided not to participate at the last minute after having previously confirmed. The forum was hosted by the American Constitution Society New York Lawyers Chapter along with its Fordham Students Chapter, and the NYC Bar Association and its Election Law Committee. (Ep 580)

It's Thursday, April 16. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to Citizen Action of Wisconsin's Governor Candidate Forum, featuring the 7 leading Democratic candidates. Before the debate, Citizen Action's executive Director, Robert Kraig discusses why the forum is so important for you to listen to and previews highlights from the forum.

PLUS - Pastor Greg and I discuss Iran and end times.

Candidate Forum Tonight and Adventure Landing Closing

This week's guests are the candidates for HEA's District 3, Peter Crimp and Bob Day, for a discussion of their positions on various issues facing HEA.

This week, we bring you highlights from the Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Mayoral Candidate Forum on Clean Energy organized by the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (REAL). The moderator for the evening was Tom Fitzgerald (Kentucky Resources Council), and we were joined by four Mayoral Candidates: Shameka Parrish-Wright, Jody Hurt, Lisa Holliday Harris, and Matthew Bailey. Listen in as Louisville candidates for Mayor answer questions about achieving the city's resolution to reach 100% clean energy by 2040. All candidates were invited to attend. Brought to you by the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (https://renewableenergylouisville.org/) and co-sponsored by: Interfaith Environmental Action Network, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, Kentucky Resources Council, Kentuckians for Energy Democracy, Louisville Climate Action Network, Kentucky Chapter of the Sierra Club, Kentucky Chapter of the Sierra Club-Greater Louisville Group. There are 11 registered candidates for Louisville Mayor who will appear on your non-partisan ballot on the May 19, 2026 Primary: Matthew Bailey, Tina Burnell, S. Dattilo, Bob DeVore, Craig Greenberg, Lisa Holliday Harris, Jody Hurt, Douglas Edward Lattimore, Shameka Parrish-Wright, Bill Wells, and Jeffrey Yocum. Learn more about the May 19th Primary, get registered to vote at your current address before the Registration Deadline on April 20th, find out when and where you can vote, and access a sample ballot so you can research all the candidates beforehand at govote.ky.gov Watch a full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_V1qIFnS_4&list=PLu1P1So1_KZe1BWYi167uEImKGIZqDnok&index=14&t=4s Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

Technology is supposed to make our job easier, but two-thirds of managers say artificial intelligence is making it harder to hire and actually slowing down the process... But that doesn't necessarily mean ditching AI entirely (at 12:17) --- Highlights from last evening's Candidate Forum featuring Jim Hoops and Craig Riedel, who are seeking the Republican nomination for State Senate in District 1 (at 19:50) --- A collection of delicious Easter Breakfast recipes for your holiday from Kyra's Kitchen (at 43:32)

This Day in Maine for Friday, March 20th.

More than a Cinderella story, the rise of basketball legend Larry Bird remains every bit as compelling as the NCAA Tournament he helped to popularize nearly 50 years ago (at 14:05) --- Highlights from last night's Candidate Forum, featuring the four individuals vying to become Hancock County Commissioner (at 29:15) --- Community and Business Spotlight: The United Way of Hancock County is more than just a fundraising vehicle for other local programs and agencies... initiatives such as the VITA program and upcoming Days of Caring make a direct impact on the community (at 47:50)

We took the Politics Hour on the road this week, broadcasting our Montgomery County Executive forum, featuring Democratic primary candidates, from the Silver Spring Civic Building.Kojo and WAMU Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu were joined by Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, and Will Jawando, all Montgomery County councilmembers. We asked them for their takes on a range of topics, including housing, federal immigration enforcement, and data centers, as the candidates made their cases to voters ahead of the Democratic primary on June 23.Sorting political fact from fiction, and having fun while we're at it. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, live from the Silver Spring Civic Building in Montgomery County!Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

From Monday night, February 2nd -- there's also a video recording if you prefer. I mainly wanted to get some clean audio out in public.Here are campaign websites for residents to visit -- in seating order, left to right, on Monday night:Heather BirkLiz Heimerl-RollandTodd KoehlerMelissa LamersChris MerkerDan StemperJason WautierLynne Woehrle

Mill closures among challenges to management of forest land in Wisconsin, Democratic 7th district candidates meet at forum in Rhinelander, special legislative session called on partisan gerrymandering

Two candidates vying for the GOP nomination in the 1L-13 congressional race discuss many issues surrounding domestic policy including the economy, healthcare, ICE agents, and a potential national ban on abortion at the IL-13 Republican Candidate Forum sponsored by Illinois Public Media, the Champaign County NAACP, and the League of Women Voters.

Early voting is almost over, and many of you may still be weighing your options. To help, we recorded a full Democratic candidate forum for North Carolina's U.S. House District 13 so you can cut through the noise, hear real answers, and decide with confidence. This famously gerrymandered district stretches from Caswell and Person to Johnston, Lee, and southeast Wake—we also explain how to confirm your district and find your sample ballot using the State Board of Elections voter search.Two candidates took the stage: Paul Barringer and Frank Pierce. Paul draws on decades in health law and public policy, arguing Congress must reclaim its Article I role, strengthen constituent services, and protect ACA subsidies while rolling back new Medicaid barriers. Frank argues off-year wins come from doors, data, and early engagement, pointing to turnout gains, year-round organizing, and coalition building across Black voters, HBCUs, and Democratic caucuses.You'll hear contrasts—and overlap—on abortion rights, rural health access, paying for care, Ukraine, Taiwan, NATO, tariffs, and redistricting strategy.If District 13 is on your ballot and you're a Democrat or unaffiliated voter, this forum delivers substance flyers can't. Listen, compare, and choose. If this helped, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with one person who still needs to hear it. Your vote—and your voice—can move this district. Democratic Ballot: US House of Representatives District 13 CandidatesPaul Barringer: Facebook/Instagram/X/Bluesky/Paul@PaulBarringer.comFrank Pierce: Facebook/Instagram/X/TikTok/Pierce4Congress@outlook.comAlexander Nicholi: Facebook/X/Substack/SBENicholiFTW.comCampaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate Committees2026 Voters' Guide for Southern Wake CountyVoter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information) Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation) Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)February 12-28: Closest Early Voting LocationsWE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly SpringsHilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay VarinaELECTION DAYTuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PMSupport the showAs always, if you are interested in being on or sponsoring the podcast or if you have any particular issues, thoughts, or questions you'd like explored on the podcast, please email NCDeepDive@gmail.com. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated.Now, let's dive in!

The California Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry, with consumer protection as its core tenet. The insurance commissioner heads the Department of Insurance, managing more than 1,400 employees and overseeing 1,600 insurance companies. Ricardo Lara, the current commissioner, has faced increasingly challenging circumstances. Devastating wildfires in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2025 have burned tens of thousands of homes; 7 of California's 12 top insurers have pulled back from the California market since Lara took office in 2019. Meanwhile, the California FAIR Plan—the state-run public home insurance program designed to be the “insurer of last resort”—has more than doubled its policyholders between 2019 and 2023, due to the difficulty faced by homeowners of finding suitable coverage on the private market. As a result of the dramatic increase in policyholders, the FAIR Plan faced financial insolvency in 2023 and 2025, resulting in a $1 billion bailout from private insurers to cover claims. Additionally, critics say major insurance companies have continuously underestimated the payouts for homeowners in the case of total loss. In recent years, most people who have experienced a major fire have found out that their insurance will not pay them enough to rebuild. For consumers, these growing problems mean higher premiums where coverage is available, fewer insurer choices, stricter underwriting standards, and, in some cases, an inability to obtain comprehensive coverage at all. Homeowners in high-risk areas are increasingly pushed into bare-bones policies or layered coverage solutions. In March 2025, for the first time in California history, the California insurance commissioner approved emergency, interim rate hikes designed to stabilize State Farm after immense financial strain from the LA wildfires. These hikes averaged 17 percent for homeowners, 15 percent for renters/condos, and up to 38 percent for rental dwellings. Experts say that the next insurance commissioner will inherit a growing crisis in which nearly all the proposed solutions are likely to cost consumers. This public forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates for insurance commissioner on key issues affecting Californians, including consumer protection, climate risk, insurance affordability, and regulatory oversight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WFAE, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, hosted a forum with the Democratic candidates for Mecklenburg County Commission at the WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement in uptown Charlotte.

2026 US SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM by WCPT 820 Weekend

On today's show, the League of Women Voters of Washington County is hosting a candidate forum later this month, and host of Little Rock Public Radio's segment "Naming Arkansas" Dan Boice visits the Pryor Center for their upcoming program.  

Terri Hall and I discuss the Candidate Forum for CD 21 as well as Texas Attorney General in Kerrville.The video recording is HEREPLUS - Jonathon Saenz reports on The Ten Commandments law hearing in a federal court and his trip to The March for Life

In a strange working of the schedule, we are chock full of guests for you today! We kick things off with Civic Media's Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer. He joins us to talk about the 2026 Candidate Forum presented by Main Street Action, which he moderated. We also discuss the gravity of this year's statewide races and why money doesn't mean everything, right now. Next, we welcome Angela Lang back to the show. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BLOC and she is here to discuss news from MPS on SRO's in schools, the preparation of ICE in the streets in Milwaukee and a proposed amendment that seeks to end DEI in Wisconsin. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way! Guests: Dan Shafer, Angela Lang