Podcasts about governmental studies

Democracy is more than a single moment at the ballot box—it's a continuous, dynamic process shaped by the collective actions of engaged individuals. "Reclaiming Civic Power" is a program designed to inspire and equip participants with the tools to stay civically active, especially in the critical periods between elections. This program emphasizes that while legislative agendas are one pathway to change, there are numerous other pathways—grassroots organizations, advocacy campaigns, cultural movements, and community-led initiatives—that hold immense power in shaping our political future. The program will delve into essential questions for anyone seeking to make a difference: What does meaningful engagement look like after an election? How do we continue working toward our goals, even when we disagree with those in power? Through thought-provoking conversations and practical strategies, audience members will gain insight into how young people are driving change through organizing, coalition building, and challenging the status quo. This is a call to action for individuals of all generations to reclaim their role in shaping democracy. Together, we will uncover strategies for sustaining motivation, reclaiming civic power, and shaping a political landscape that reflects our collective values. No matter your experiences, "Reclaiming Civic Power" will motivate and empower you to stay engaged in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future. We look forward to welcoming community members and students from around the Bay Area to participate in this riveting conversation and to join us for future programs. This event is part of the Creating Citizens Speaker Series at UC Berkeley, a partnership between Commonwealth Club World Affairs and the Associated Students of the University of California Vote Coalition; it is proudly co-sponsored by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, Institute of International Studies, and Mario Savio Social Justice Program. The Creating Citizens Speaker Series gives UC Berkeley students, faculty, and community members opportunities to listen to and ask questions of leading minds in politics, media, and education as they learn how to become better, more involved citizens. We look forward to welcoming community members and students from around the Bay Area to participate in this riveting conversation and to join us for future programs in the series. This program is part of The Commonwealth Club's civics education initiative, Creating Citizens. Produced in partnership with UC Berkeley Mario Savio Social Justice Program, UC Berkeley Institute of International Studies, UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, and UC Berkeley Vote Coalition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half of Californians think Gov. Gavin Newsom is more focused on winning the presidency than governing the state, according to a poll this month from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. The results come as Newsom proposes controversial healthcare cuts to close a projected $12 billion budget shortfall and navigates a hostile Trump administration. We get your thoughts on how Newsom is leading California. Guests: Guy Marzorati, correspondent, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host, KQED's Political Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many understand the failures of the late Jimmy Carter's presidency, he is often referred to as our “best ex-president” because of his humanitarian and diplomatic efforts following his loss to President Reagan. However, the rose-colored glasses through which many Americans view his post-presidency ignore his disastrous meddling in foreign affairs and blatant antisemitism since leaving office. Despite his humanitarian efforts, Jimmy Carter was not the elder statesman his allies alleged him to be. Rather, Carter's true legacy is that of someone who wished to remain president without the constitutional fetters of the office, undermining his successors of both parties. Steven Hayward is the Edward L. Gaylord Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University and a senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute. He was previously a resident scholar at UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Fellow in Law and Economics at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Hayward is the author of The Real Jimmy Carter: How Our Worst Ex-President Undermines American Foreign Policy, Coddles Dictators and Created the Party of Clinton and Kerry (Regnery 2004). Read the transcript here.

A new poll from UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by The Times, found that 72% of Democrats and 38% of No Party Preference voters would be very likely or somewhat likely to consider VP Kamala Harris for Governor of California. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:   ---    The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast' is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  ‘Broeske & Musson'  Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ  | Facebook | Podcast| X |   --- Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 23, 2024 ~ Darrell M West, Senior Fellow Center for Technology Innovation, Douglas Dillion Chair in Governmental Studies at the Brookings Institution discusses navigating disinformation this election season.

Dr. Eric Schickler is the Co-director of the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, and he joins Lester Kiewit to bring context to the political reality in the USA after Donald Trump's final speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chuck and Sam on this week's Breaking Battleground episode as they welcome Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and David Harsanyi, senior editor at The Federalist. With expertise in inflation, interest rates, and the national debt, Marc dives deep into the economic challenges facing the nation. Later, David Harsanyi, joins the show, offering bold insights on the Middle East crisis, CBS letting Catherine Herridge go for digging into government corruption, and more. From discussing the looming threat against Israel to the implications of rising inflation, each guest brings a dynamic discussion, challenging perceptions and enhancing understanding of the issues that shape our world. Stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where she was in a positive mood today and discussed two feel-good stories: one about a rubber duck who traveled 423 miles, and another about five sorority sisters from the University of Georgia who rescued a family from their sinking car.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About out guestsMarc Goldwein is the Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, where he guides and conducts research on a wide array of topics related to fiscal policy and the federal budget. He is frequently quoted in a number of major media outlets and works regularly with Members of Congress and their staffs on budget-related issues. Previously, Marc served as Associate Director of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (The Fiscal Commission) and senior budget analyst on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (The Super Committee).  He also conducted research for the Government Accountability Office, the World Bank, the Historian's Office at the Social Security Administration, and the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley.  In addition to his work at the Committee, Marc serves on Martha's Tables' Business Advisory Council and teaches economics at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California DC. Marc is the recipient of the Johns Hopkins University Excellence in Teaching award and was featured in the Forbes "30 Under 30" list for Law & Policy. He holds a BA and MA from Johns Hopkins University.  Find him on Twitter at @MarcGoldwein. Learn more about Center for Responsible Budget at www.crfb.org. -David Harsanyi is a senior editor at The Federalist, a nationally syndicated columnist, a Happy Warrior columnist at National Review, and author of five books—the most recent, Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Earlier this month we brought some of our favorite Forum guests – a poet, a novelist, a sociologist and a musician – who all work with themes of cross-cultural identity for a conversation, and live music and readings, before an audience. We discussed the complexities of racial and ethnic identity and how the hyphens we sometimes use to bridge our identities – Mexican-American, Chinese-American etc – can serve to both connect and divide us. It was all part of Night of Ideas, an annual public event bringing together artists and thinkers at the San Francisco Public Library. Guests: Mimi Tempestt, poet and multidisciplinary artist - Tempestt's latest book of poetry is titled "the delicacy of embracing spirals" G. Cristina Mora, associate professor of sociology and Chicano/Latino Studies and the co-director of the Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley - and author of the book, "Making Hispanics" Jonathan Escoffery, author - his debut short story collection, "If I Survive You," was released in September of 2022 Kishi Bashi, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist - Bashi's latest LP "Music from the Song Film: Omoiyari" is a companion to his documentary film that explores his identity and the WWII experience of Japanese incarceration. The album comes out on November 17. Bashi is based in Santa Cruz

POLITICO's California Playbook shares the latest political current events in the state. State utility regulators to weigh proposed PG&E rate hikes. How to get a Christmas tree permit with the U.S. Forest Service. California Political Roundup The political pace is picking up as we close 2023 and quickly round the corner to the March primary. Which means the stakes are on an upward trajectory, with every political decision carrying more weight. Dustin Gardiner is co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook and joins us with a dive into a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll that shows growing disapproval ratings for both President Biden and Gov. Newsom among California voters, the importance of the APEC Summit underway in San Francisco, and the trial of David DePape, charged with the assault and attempted kidnapping of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi at their home in Oct. of 2022. Potential PG&E Rate Hikes PG&E is asking for another double-digit rate hike and state regulators could approve the utility's request later this week. It could cost customers hundreds of dollars more a year. PG&E argues it needs the additional money to improve wildfire safety, while consumer advocates say it's too much, too soon, unfair and inequitable. Joining us to help us better understand why PG&E keeps raising its rates and turning to its customers with more hikes is Meredith Fowlie, Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley's Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. PG&E released a statement to Insight: “PG&E recognizes our responsibility to serve our customers safely and reliably, and we are aggressively focused on how to deliver work safely at a lower cost. We prioritize safety above all else. Undergrounding powerlines in the highest fire-risk areas will make our hometowns and California safer, improve electric reliability, and save customers billions of dollars in avoided annual tree trimming and overhead line maintenance costs. Investing in our system to make it more climate-resilient and decarbonized will make it safer and cleaner. We are working to keep customer cost increases at or below assumed inflation, between 2 and 4% a year. Actions we've taken to reduce costs include working with customer advocates on an alternative to commercial insurance saving customers up to $1.8 billion over the next four years, and accessing non-traditional funding sources like federal grants and loans to speed up safety work at a lower cost to customers.” Christmas Tree Permits It's that time of year when people begin thinking about the winter holidays and the many associated traditions, including getting a Christmas tree. For those looking for an affordable and environmentally-beneficial way to partake in this tradition, the U.S. Forest Service is selling Christmas tree permits for people to harvest their tree in multiple national forests across the country, including several in California. Lisa Herron, Public Affairs Specialist with the USDA Forest Service's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit joins Insight to talk more about the permit program's benefits.

President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled more than $16 billion in new grants for passenger rail projects that will benefit an Amtrak route well-traveled by the commander in chief. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed President Joe Biden's failed policies as leading to his latest sinking presidential polling. Gov. Gavin Newsom's standing among California voters has hit an all-time low, with 49% disapproving of his performance as governor, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, indigenous Land Back movements have been gaining momentum across the country. However, the effort to make reparations for the past can come with a lot of strings attached. To understand the complicated reality of landback actions today, we head to an island near the town of Eureka in Humboldt County, where a landback movement succeeded far ahead of its time. Izzy Bloom/TCR A recent survey from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows who's one step closer to representing the Golden State in the U-S Senate, and whose chances are slim. Guy Marzorati/KQED News

Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the House will proceed with an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden. New whistleblower testimony to Congress alleges the Central Intelligence Agency bribed six officers investigating the origins of COVID-19 with hush money to bury their conclusion that the virus likely originated from a Chinese lab. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm set out on a four-day trip this summer. The trip was to prove the worth of the Biden administration's spending a ton on pushing and "investing" in electric vehicles. But the PR stunt didn't go exactly as planned. Nearly 60% of California voters said they oppose cash reparations payments, according to a University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll. More than four in ten New York state residents — 41% — said they support a border wall spanning the entire length of the country's southern border with Mexico. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is unhappy with Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen after he said that the gun ban that the governor has ordered is unconstitutional. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way.VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, lets you carry in multiple positions, and carries two fully loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $40 discount today.NativePath Antarctic Krill Oil has been shown to support healthy blood pressure, circulation, and brain health and reduce inflammation, swelling, and joint pain. Go to fixswollenfeet.com to see your special offer for being a Tapp into the Truth listener.On MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary, with over 80 million MyPillows sold, Mike Lindell and the MyPillow employees want to thank each and every one of you by giving you the lowest price in history. Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP.Hero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersFire & FlavorKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBD2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxHoneyFund "Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria

The latest survey of California voters from UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies shows former President Donald Trump running away with the Republican nomination next year, his lead increasing despite, or perhaps because of, the four criminal indictments he is under. The same is true from coast to coast, where he is not only the probable favorite, he's essentially already the presumptive nominee, which would set up a rematch next year with President Joe Biden. But there's a potential legal wrinkle that could take the matter out of the hands of Republican voters. Two prominent conservative constitutional scholars took a close look recently at the 14th Amendment, and came to the conclusion that Donald Trump is no longer eligible to run for president, any more than if he were under 35 years old or not a natural-born American citizen. Now the first lawsuit to bar him from the ballot has been filed, in the state of Colorado, and we can expect similar suits to follow in more states, likely including California. For more on this, KCBS Radio political reporter and host of The State of California Doug Sovern spoke with constitutional law scholar Professor Rory Little of the University of California College of the Law in San Francisco.

Dr. Mark Stout is former Senior Lecturer in the Governmental Studies department at Johns Hopkins University. From 2013 to 2021 he was the director of the MA in Global Security Studies and he directed the post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Intelligence from 2014 to 2019. He previously worked for thirteen years as an intelligence analyst, first with the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research and later with the CIA. He has also worked on the Army Staff in the Pentagon and at the Institute for Defense Analyses. In addition, from 2010 to 2013 he was the Historian and Curator at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Dr. Stout is a series co-editor of Georgetown University Press' Studies in Intelligence History book series. He is a contributing editor at War on the Rocks and he was the founding President of the North American Society for Intelligence History from 2016-2019. He is the co-author or co-editor of several books and has published articles in The Journal of Strategic Studies, Intelligence and National Security, Studies in Intelligence, and Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. He has a book on American intelligence in World War I under contract to the University Press of Kansas. Dr. Stout has degrees from Stanford and Harvard Universities and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. His research interests include American intelligence history and military thought.

Who votes in California? A new study says it tends to be older, whiter, richer people. At the same time, voters are concerned about that and want the state to do something about it. The survey from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund found a huge disconnect between what California's population looks like and what its electorate looks like. Regular voters are disproportionately older, white homeowners who went to college and are married. People who vote infrequently or not at all tend to be younger, single, renters, unmarried and non-white. And many of those who don't vote say it's because they don't know enough about the issues and candidates, or because they're just not interested in politics and elections. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of California Common Cause.

In this episode of No Holding Back, Susan is joined by Dan Schnur. Dan is a Professor at the University of California – Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Public Policy, and the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications, where he teaches courses in politics, communications and leadership.Susan and Dan talk about what is going on in Republican politics and discuss Tim Scott's chances of getting elected. They also discuss Marjorie Taylor Green and her perception within the party and they also ask the question; Is Joe Biden is too old to be President or is age not an issue?All this and more on No Holding Back with Susan Estrich.Sign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at: www.noholdingback.fm/Produced by 1985 Productions

Marisa and Scott discuss a new poll on California's U.S. Senate race from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and what they learned from the first hearing of the legislature's special session on oil prices. Then, Teresa Romero, president of United Farm Workers, joins to discuss her childhood in Mexico, her journey into union leadership, the future of the UFW and her reaction to the mass shooting of farmworkers in Half Moon Bay.

Bruce Cain, professor of Political Science at Stanford and Director of the University's Bill Lane Center for the American West, joins Francis Fukuyama to talk about the new book he is writing on the political challenges of adapting to a changing climate in California and other western states.Bruce Cain is an expert in U.S. politics, particularly the politics of California and the American West. A pioneer in computer-assisted redistricting, he is a prominent scholar of elections, political regulation and the relationships between lobbyists and elected officials. Prior to joining Stanford, Professor Cain was director of the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley from 1990-2007 and executive director of the UC Washington Center from 2005-2012. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2000 and has won awards for his research (Richard F. Fenno Prize, 1988), teaching (Caltech, 1988 and UC Berkeley, 2003) and public service (Zale Award for Outstanding Achievement in Policy Research and Public Service, 2000). He is currently working on state regulatory processes and stakeholder involvement in the areas of water, energy and the environment. 

What is government analytics? How are U.S. federal government agencies using analytics to achieve outcomes? What challenges do agencies face in expanding the use of analytics? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Bachner, author of the IBM Center report, Optimizing Analytics for Policymaking and Governance. Listen to the interview.

With each new election and primary around the country, it's becoming clear that abortion is going to be a dominate issue in this fall's midterm election.  A new survey by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, finds 81% of Californians say that it's an important issue for them in this election.  The issue itself will be on the ballot here in the form of Proposition 1, which would amend the state constitution to enshrine the right to reproductive choice, specifically abortion and contraception.  That IGS poll finds that prop 1 is favored by voters 71 to 18%. That's simply an astounding number. It's rare almost without precedent that we see that level of universal support for anything in California.  For more, KCBS Radio political reporter and host of this segment spoke with Cary Franklin, UCLA Law professor.

Proponents are calling Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a bill that would have allowed supervised drug injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles a tragic, “missed opportunity” to prevent overdose deaths.  Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED A new report finds that most early childcare workers in California make far less than a living wage and that many earn less than they did before the pandemic. The report from UC Berkeley found that providers running small, daycare centers out of their homes make between $16- 30 thousand a year. Reporter: Amanda Stupi, KQED  Once a reliable stronghold for Republicans, Orange County has become a contested battleground for congressional races in recent election cycles -- and this year is no different.  Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED California voters think the state is headed in the wrong direction -- according to a new poll from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. 52% of voters say California is on the wrong track, but Governor Gavin Newsom's approval ratings are on the rise.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED A judge has sentenced a Bay Area man to more than a decade in prison for obstructing a probe into the 2020 murder of a federal officer in Oakland, and child pornography charges. Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED  

 A growing number of California voters say they do not want either Joe Biden or Donald Trump to run for president again in 2024.  Gavin Newsom tops their list of the candidates they would like to see run, even though the governor insists he has no intention of doing that  As KCBS reported on Friday, and you may have seen the polling data on Twitter, the latest survey from UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies showed that the vast majority of California voters do not want to see a Trump-Biden rematch. Surprisingly, Democrats were split right down the middle, 46% to 46%, on whether President Biden should seek a second term, and of course, Republicans were overwhelmingly against Biden running again. California Democrats prefer Gavin Newsom or Bernie Sanders, and further down the list, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg and even Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, to Joe Biden.  KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising, Bret Burkhart and Doug Sovern want to dig a little deeper into what's going on with the California electorate right now, so they are joined live today by political scientist Dr. Anna Sampio, professor in the Ethnic Studies Department at Santa Clara University.

State lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that would allow some Californians with criminal convictions to have those records sealed if they maintain a clean record, a move cheered by criminal justice reform advocates and harshly criticized by law enforcement. A federal judge said that parts of the affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's resort home Mar-a-Lago can be unsealed. Californians have little appetite for a rematch of the 2020 presidential race, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, with strong majorities of the state's voters hoping neither President Biden nor former President Trump runs again in two years. As anyone born before the year 2000 can attest, Janet Jackson's 1989 hit ‘Rhythm Nation‘ absolutely jams. But it also had a way of jamming hard drives more than a decade after the ‘Rhythm Nation 1814' album was released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang together with dozens of other Democratic and Republican politicians announced on Wednesday that they're launching Forward, a new political party designed to appeal to centrists. But historically, third political parties have gained little traction in the United States. We'll talk about why and what could be different this time. And we'll hear from you: Would you support a third political party? What would it stand for? Guests: Eric Schickler, co-director, Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley Mindy Romero, founder and director, Center for Inclusive Democracy, formerly the California Civic Engagement Project - a non-partisan research center at the University of Southern California Tina Nguyen, national correspondent and founding partner, Puck

President Biden's support continues to plummet, even among members of his own party.  More and more Democrats say they'd like to see someone else as their nominee in 2024, but the president insists he will seek re-election and is said to resent suggestions that he step aside. New surveys, including one today from the New York Times, show that this president is even less popular than Donald Trump was, with his approval rating down to the low 30s. 64% of Democrats say their party should nominate someone else for president in 2024. The good news for Joe Biden is that he still beats Trump head-to-head, 44-41% in that Times poll, so his best bet may be that the Republicans nominate Trump again in 2024. Even in deep blue California, President Biden's approval rating has fallen sharply, and there's open speculation about replacing him on the ticket with everyone from Kamala Harris to Gavin Newsom to Pete Buttigieg to yes, Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama.  For more KCBS radio's Doug Sovern, Margie Shafer, and Kris Ankario spoke with Jack Citrin graduate professor of political science at UC Berkeley, where he's also Director Emeritus of the Institute of Governmental Studies.

What criminal charges could come from the January 6th investigation? Could anyone other than Trump get charged? And what might that look like. Loyola Law School professor and constitutional law expert Jessica Levinson walks us through the possible charges, why Trump's state of mind matters so much, the evidence to date, and the difficult questions involved in prosecuting a former President of the United States. We also discuss the legal issues related to actions by Rudy Giuliani, Justice Clarence Thomas' wife Ginni Thomas and Trump attorney John Eastman. Plus, Mike Pence's place in history. Levinson is a professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and she lectures in the areas of constitutional law and election law. She is the host of the Passing Judgment Podcast. Prior to her teaching post, Levinson was a law clerk to Honorable James V. Selna of the Central District of California, practiced with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and served as the Director of Political Reform at the Center for Governmental Studies.Jessica Levinson➤Twitter: twitter.com/LevinsonJessica➤Instagram: instagram.com/levinsonjessicaYou can follow Jessica Yellin here:➤Instagram: instagram.com/jessicayellin​➤Twitter: twitter.com/jessicayellin➤Facebook: facebook.com/newsnotnoise➤YouTube: youtube.com/newsnotnoise➤Website: NewsNotNoise.comSupport this work:➤patreon.com/NewsNotNoiseJessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a channel dedicated to giving you news with real experts and providing facts, not panic attacks. Jessica is a veteran of network news, traveling the globe, covering conflict and crisis. A former Chief White House Correspondent for CNN, she reported from around the world and won awards. Now, Yellin uses her voice to break down the news, calmly and clearly for you -- free of punditry, provocation, and yelling.

“I always point out to people that California is still a two-party state,” says Dan Schnur, former independent candidate for Secretary of State. “It just so happens they're both Democratic parties.” So starts a series of TPP episodes on our largest and bluest of states this primary season. Schnur's outline of factions within Democratic Party are all the more vital, as are the economic insights of Joel Kotkin, the noted author and professor at Chapman University.  “In the past, middle class and working class people trying to improve their lives came to California,” says Kotkin, who feels Texas now offers some of that upward mobility. “I don't think they come anymore for that.” Has the California dream given way to a cost of living nightmare? NPR veteran Barbara Bogaev co-hosts with Rob Pease for an in-depth discussion on the challenges faced by this complex, diverse, nation-sized state, as primary voters head to the polls on June 7th.  Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney. How'd you hear about The Purple Principle? Click here to answer our one question survey: https://fluentknowledge.com/tpp-survey SHOW NOTES Our Guests Dan Schnur, former GOP strategist and Independent candidate for CA Secretary of State. Professor at UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Public Policy, and USC's Annenberg School of Communications. Dan Schnur's faculty page, Twitter. Joel Kotkin, Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures and Roger Hobbs Professor in Urban Studies at Chapman University. Author of The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class. Joel Kotkin's website, Twitter.   More episode resources on our website: https://fluentknowledge.com/shows/the-purple-principle/states-california-part1 Join Us for Premium Content: Apple: https://link.chtbl.com/PurpleApple Patreon: patreon.com/purpleprinciplepodcast Find us online! Twitter: @purpleprincipl Facebook: @thepurpleprinciplepodcast Instagram: @thepurpleprinciplepodcast Our website: https://bit.ly/2ZCpFaQ Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2UfFSja

The Week to Week Political Roundtable and Social Hour is 10 years old! Kick off your May with our latest political discussion at the Club. Come early and enjoy our member social with some wine and light bites, and mingle with other interested and interesting people. Then join us in the auditorium as our panel discusses the latest political news with insight, civility, and a healthy dash of humor. We'll wrap it all up with our Week to Week News Quiz. SPEAKERS Marisa Lagos Correspondent for California Politics and Government, KQED; Twitter @mlagos C.W. Nevius Columnist, The Press-Democrat; Author, "A Letter from San Francisco" Newsletter; Twitter @cwnevius Dan Schnur Professor, University of California–Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies, Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Public Policy, and the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications; Host, "Politics in the Time of Coronavirus" Webinar; Twitter @danschnur John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club of California In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on May 2nd, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris made a quick stop in the Bay Area today to discuss maternal health in the state. The visit follows a recent UC Berkley Institute of Governmental Studies poll which found that her approval rating in the state has dropped to 35 percent. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Patti Reising spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.

A draft of California's first-in-the-nation roadmap for ending the sale of all new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035 has been released. The new plan requires an increase in the sales of electric vehicles starting in 2024. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED If you're in the market for a new electric vehicle here in California right now, you're definitely not alone. With gas prices soaring to record levels, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many prospective car buyers say an EV is the way to go. But are there anywhere near enough electric vehicles at California car dealerships? Reporter: Robin Estrin, KCRW California's Reparations Task Force studying reparations for Black Californians continues meeting on Thursday at San Francisco's historic Third Baptist Church. During Wednesday's meeting, the topic was discrimination in education. Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED California voters say housing affordability and homelessness are the most important issues for the state to address this year. That's according to a new survey from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED  People who have experienced homelessness need to be given a seat at the table when it comes to making policy decisions about Los Angeles' homeless crisis. That's one of the recommendations to come out of a new report commissioned by the Committee for a Greater LA. Reporter: Ethan Ward, KPCC   People with certain psychiatric disorders face a heightened risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections. That's according to a new study from UC San Francisco. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED

Steven F. Hayward is a resident scholar at UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and a visiting lecturer at Berkeley Law. During this conversation he talks about his latest book, M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom. Then, Steven and Matt discuss Will Smith's slap and Joe Biden's leadership.

Steven F. Hayward is an American conservative author, political commentator, and policy scholar. He is a senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, and a visiting lecturer at Berkeley's Boalt Hall Law School.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, February 28, 20224:05 pm: World Trade Center President and CEO Miles Hansen joins the program for a preview of today's rally for Ukraine at the state capital building4:20 pm: Steven Hayward, blogger for Powerline and a Senior Resident Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley joins the show to discuss his recent piece asking if the world is beginning to return to energy realism4:38 pm: Rabbi Dov Fischer, Rav, Young Israel of Orange County and a contributor to Spectator.org on how Joe Biden is driving America into a global crisis6:05 pm: Utah County Attorney David Leavitt is a former resident of Ukraine and he joins Rod to discuss what he's hearing from friends still living in that country6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss her recent piece about the White House moves to fight climate “denialism” as calls to end the crackdown on fossil fuels become louder6:38 pm: Charles Lipson, Professor of International Politics at the University of Chicago joins the program to discuss his piece for Spectator World on how Vladimir Putin has ended the post-Cold War order

The King of Stuff welcomes Steven F. Hayward to discuss the continuing rifts on the right, Biden's many failures, and GOP chances for the midterms. Steve is a senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, and a visiting professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy. He writes daily on Powerline Blog, hosts the Power Line podcast, and will soon release his... Source

The King of Stuff welcomes Steven F. Hayward to discuss the continuing rifts on the right, Biden’s many failures, and GOP chances for the midterms. Steve is a senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, and a visiting professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy. He writes daily on Powerline Blog, hosts the Power Line podcast, and will soon release his latest book, M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom. Subscribe to the King of Stuff Spotify playlist featuring picks from the show. This week, Jon recommends “The Gravedigger’s Song” by Mark Lanegan. Rest in peace, Mark.

The King of Stuff welcomes Steven F. Hayward to discuss the continuing rifts on the right, Biden’s many failures, and GOP chances for the midterms. Steve is a senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, and a visiting professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy. He writes daily on […]

President Joe Biden's job approval numbers are underwater in California, according to the latest poll co-sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and the Los Angeles Times.

On February 28-29, 1992, the Federalist Society held its eleventh annual National Student Symposium at the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. The subject of the conference was "The Legacy of the Federalist Papers." The second day of the symposium featured a lunchtime debate on "The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term Limits."2:30 p.m.Debate: The Federalist and the Contemporary Debate on Term LimitsHon. William Kristol, Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice PresidentProf. Nelson Polsby, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California at BerkeleyModerator: Hon. Will Garwood, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

A new poll conducted by the UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies found that 60% of CA voters would reject the recall of Gov. Newsom. The recall election is Tuesday, 9/14. Listener comments. Two Florida middle schoolers were arrested after school staff tipped off a search that revealed plans to carry out a mass school shooting.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for Governor Gavin Newsom: A new poll out today from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies finds 60% of likely voters oppose the recall. We take a brief look at local headlines and weather before Felton Pruitt speaks to SYRCL's Communications and Engagement Director, Betsy Brunnner about their Cannabis Impact Survey Results.

The Los Angeles Unified School District board has unanimously approved a vaccine requirement for all eligible students 12 and older if they want to attend classes in-person.  Latinos make up about a third of registered voters in California. And the campaigns for and against the recall are running TV and radio ads in Spanish hoping to win them over.  Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED  With California's recall election wrapping up next Tuesday, a new poll has good news for Governor Gavin Newsom. The poll from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies finds 60% of likely voters oppose the recall effort. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Governor Newsom and Republican frontrunner Larry Elder were both in Fresno on Thursday making their respective recall campaign pitches to voters.  Reporter: Alex Hall, The California Report Managing California's water supply requires an enormous amount of energy. Now, new research suggests making the state's water system more efficient is also a climate solution.  Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a widespread shutdown of economic and social life, a little-watched effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom suddenly got traction, easily gaining the number of signatures needed to trigger a special election that could remove him from office. Join us for a special edition of the Club's Week to Week Political Roundtable, as we focus on the high-stakes gubernatorial recall election. How did it come to this? Who is behind the recall? Who is running to replace Newsom? How has Newsom responded? Just how does a recall election happen? We'll dig into all of that and more with our panelists who are experts in state politics. SPEAKERS Carla Marinucci Senior Writer, Politico California Playbook; Twitter @cmarinucci Scott Shafer Senior Editor, KQED's Politics and Government Desk; Twitter @scottshafer Dan Schnur Professor, University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications; Professor, University of California Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies; Host, "Politics in the Time of Coronavirus" Webinar; Twitter @danschnur John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on August 23rd 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid a widespread shutdown of economic and social life, a little-watched effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom suddenly got traction, easily gaining the number of signatures needed to trigger a special election that could remove him from office. Join us for a special edition of the Club's Week to Week Political Roundtable, as we focus on the high-stakes gubernatorial recall election. How did it come to this? Who is behind the recall? Who is running to replace Newsom? How has Newsom responded? Just how does a recall election happen? We'll dig into all of that and more with our panelists who are experts in state politics. SPEAKERS Carla Marinucci Senior Writer, Politico California Playbook; Twitter @cmarinucci Scott Shafer Senior Editor, KQED's Politics and Government Desk; Twitter @scottshafer Dan Schnur Professor, University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications; Professor, University of California Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies; Host, "Politics in the Time of Coronavirus" Webinar; Twitter @danschnur John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on August 23rd 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies shows that among likely voters, 47% favor the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom, and 50% oppose. While the referendum date is September 14th, mail-in voting starts next month and campaigning for and against the proposal is heating up across the state. We look at where the recall currently stands and how voter turnout might affect the outcome.

In this President's Day edition of The New Thinkery, the guys are joined by Professor Steve Hayward, senior resident scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, and a visiting lecturer at Berkeley's Boalt Hall Law School. The group discuss executive power, pulling from Prof. Hayward's extensive knowledge on the subject. Plus: you seriously will not guess what alternative job Prof. Hayward would've chosen, but you'll have to wait until the end of the episode for that!

As a standoff between Congress and the White House potentially brings upon a constitutional crisis in this country we talk to political scientist Thomas E. Mann. Guest: Thomas E. Mann is Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and Resident Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley. He is the author and co-author of several books, his latest is One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported. The post The Separation of Powers and a Potential Constitutional Crisis in the U.S. appeared first on KPFA.

We talk to Professor Thomas E. Mann about the history of the government shutdowns including the current one. Professor Mann explains the politics and the implications of the shutdowns. Guest: Thomas E. Mann is Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution and Resident Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley.       The post A History of Government Shutdowns appeared first on KPFA.

A conversation with Professor Thomas E. Mann about of some of the most consequential midterm elections in the history of U.S. politics, including the 1994 midterm when Newt Gingrich and the Republicans took power in the House of Representatives for the first time in forty years.  And in 2010, when the Tea Party swept many Republicans to power, two years into Barack Obama's Presidency. Guest: Thomas E. Mann is Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution and Resident Scholar, Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley. He has co-authored many books including One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported.     The post A History of the Most Consequential Midterm Elections appeared first on KPFA.

PETER SCHRAG: former editorial page editor of the Sacramento Bee; visiting scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California at Berkeley; author of several books, including California Fights Back: The Golden State in the Age of Trump (2018)

For the week of the Republican National Convention: Thomas Mann, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at The Brookings Institution & Resident Scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies, University of California, Berkeley, discusses polarization in politics and government and the Trump phenomenon ("the hostile takeover" of the Republican Party) -- all with David Helfenbein on this week's episode of The Gaggle. #politics #media #culture #Trump #polarization #Republicans #Democrats