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How does the heart of a retired judge continue to impact the legal profession through alternative means? In this thought-provoking episode of The Heart of Law, join our perceptive host, Mirena Umizaj, as she welcomes the Honorable Judge Randa Trapp to explore her inspiring transition from the San Diego Superior Court to her new role as a neutral with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS). Together, they discuss the importance of diversity in the legal sector and the transformative power of victim narratives in forging a more personalized path toward justice and healing. From the disciplined decks of the U.S. Navy to the esteemed bench of the San Diego County Superior Court, Judge Randa Trapp's career epitomizes a journey of resilience, dedication, and unparalleled service. As an alumna of San Jose State University and a respected veteran of the U.S. Navy, her formative experiences laid a robust foundation for her illustrious legal career. This relentless dedication propelled her into a prestigious role as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she spent nearly two decades mentoring the future generation of legal professionals. Subsequently, her appointment to the San Diego County Superior Court by Governor Gray Davis in 2003 marked a significant milestone in her career, as she became the third-ever African American female judge to grace the bench of the third-largest court in the United States. Following her retirement in March 2021, Judge Randa Trapp continues to influence the legal landscape through her work with JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide. As the episode unfolds, Judge Randa Trapp takes a moment to reflect on her circuitous professional journey, emphasizing that her path to the legal sector was anything but linear. Starting her adult life in the tumultuous sixties without professional role models to guide her, she embarked on her undergraduate studies with aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. However, her career trajectory underwent a significant transformation when she paused her academic pursuits to serve in the Navy, an experience she acknowledges as pivotal in shaping her personal development and igniting her passion to effect positive change in the world. Motivated by this newfound purpose, she transitioned to studying political science and eventually made her way to Georgetown University Law Center. Embracing her journey's unique twists and turns, she often shares her story to inspire young individuals contemplating a future in law, emphasizing the importance of keeping an open mind because "the law is multifaceted." As the conversation deepens, Mirena probes into Judge Randa Trapp's tenure as a judge, leading her to reflect on this period as a defining highlight of her career. She fondly recalls the tradition of starting every jury trial with a flag ceremony to instill reverence and set the tone for the justice process that lay ahead. Shifting the discussion toward diversity within the legal sector, Mirena explores Judge Randa Trapp's commitment to promoting inclusivity within African American and broader minority communities. Judge Randa Trapp elaborates on her active engagement in these communities, emphasizing its significance in enabling young children of color to envision themselves in similar roles of influence, thereby nurturing their aspirations and dreams. Furthermore, she underscores the importance of establishing a judiciary diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity to represent the community the court intends to serve authentically. As their conversation draws to a close, Mirena delves into Judge Randa Trapp's seamless transition to JAMS, where her unwavering commitment to justice takes on a new form in the complex field of mass torts. Through her role, she offers a unique platform for victims to share their stories, often for the first time, facilitating a healing process that transcends monetary compensation. Building on this foundation, Judge Randa Trapp further highlights the essential role of mass torts in securing justice for a multitude of aggrieved individuals. She emphasizes that it takes a "special kind of lawyer" to navigate this complex area, underscoring the importance of assembling the right team to ensure that each case receives the attention and advocacy it rightfully deserves. In this vein, Judge Randa Trapp's unwavering dedication to meaningful impact, underscores a deep commitment to justice and healing, cementing her as an indispensable figure in the legal community and the individuals she serves.

Judge Lee was born in Cleveland, Ohio but raised in New York City since the age of three.  She attended public schools in New York from kindergarten through college. She graduated from New York's H.S. of Music & Art in 1966, received a B.A. in political science from Brooklyn College in 1971, and obtained a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 1974. After graduating law school, Judge Lee worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney's Office in New York for approximately three years. She then moved to San Francisco to work on an 18-month special project for the National Center for State Courts where she visited various State and Federal courts around the country studying trial delay. Thereafter she became a member of the California bar and joined the United States Attorney's Office in San Francisco as an Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting criminal cases.  Judge Lee left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980 to stay at home with her first child for one year.  She re-entered the workplace in 1981 and spent the next 20 years in private practice with various law firms in the Bay Area as a trial lawyer handling civil cases and finally as a Special Master and Discovery Referee in the years immediately preceding her elevation to the bench.In 2002 then Governor Gray Davis appointed Judge Lee to the Alameda County Superior Court where she currently sits.  She was the first Asian-American female judge to be appointed to this court. Judge Lee has worked in both the criminal and civil departments at the court.Judge Lee has been on a judicial sabbatical since the beginning of 2023 during which she spent three months as a Visiting Fellow with the Commercial Law Center, Harris Manchester College, Oxford University.  She is in the process of completing the comparative study of U.K. and U.S. asbestos litigation. That study was triggered, in part, on her experience presiding over the asbestos docket at the Alameda County Superior Court for several years prior to taking her sabbatical.    Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger ends months of speculation by announcing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that he is running for Governor of California. That's right folks, this time 20 years ago the Terminator decided to have a crack at being the Legislator as part of a recall election that would see Governor Gray Davis removed from office. We also investigate the origins of Blu Cantrell, real name Tiffany Cobb, as she releases the hit single Breathe onto the UK charts. Which is the bigger hit at a party, Tiffany or a Cobb loaf?In music news American Idol Ruben Studdard finds himself embroiled in a legal battle over clothing endorsements. The American Pie crew are back at the box office with American Wedding and we visit ground zero for Bennifer Mk.1. a.k.a. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez and the stinker that was the movie Gigli.The OC becomes the biggest show to hit the small screen and Janet Evanovich is up to her old tricks as Stephanie Plumb and Ranger take over the New York Times bestseller list with her latest novel, To The Nines.  Plus Mel finds an excuse to indulge us with New Kids on The Block! It's gonna be a hoot! Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

Today we welcome Jennifer Capitolo, Executive Director of the California Water Association. Capitolo has previously served in the Department of Finance under Governor Gray Davis and as a district representative for Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Assemblymember Ellen Corbett. We discuss Capitolo's career, CWA, groundwater, California drinking water and more. This episode was recorded on 06/30/2023 SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!(06:33) The current state of water in CA and affordability (14:12) Is California tap water safe to drink?(21:15) Water conservation and environmental regulations(29:33) Wasting money on vended and bottled water(38:18) Talking water storage

Sacramento political communications expert Roger Salazar has deep roots in Democratic politics: he was the press secretary for Governor Gray Davis and, deputy press secretary for Vice President Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign, and assistant press secretary in the Office of President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999.But Salazar has even deeper roots in the off-roading/Jeeper community: The earliest known photo of his father shows Salazar senior in front of the family's 1946 Willys Jeep. There has been a Jeep in the Salazar family continuously for nearly 75 years.Those who follow Roger on Twitter, Instagram or Threads will be well aware of his off-road exploits: Adrenalin-inducing photos of he and his Wrangler Rubicon “Jeep No 7" in the wilderness are a regular feature of his social media - mixed in with posts about DiFi's health woes, the governor's gun policies, and the Association of American Political Consultants.We asked him about his experiences, and how he navigates the trickiest terrain on the trail: the largely right-leaning politics of many of his pals in the Jeeper community.Plus - Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics!2:15 How did you get into Jeeping?4:57 What does the off-roading community look like?6:24 "Not a lot of Joe Biden bumper stickers out on the trail"7:25 Jeep vs. Toyota9:31 The "Tread Lightly" Philosophy14:15 The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission15:54 Oceano Dunes Recreation Area19:11 Any electeds on the trail?20:42 Sharing the trail23:00 Breakdowns26:04 Social Media27:37 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Once again, energy is at the forefront of a key election in California. As we've been reporting on KCBS, oil refineries in the state haven't seen profits this high in decades. Lately, Governor Gavin Newsom has been railing against these profits. He's now calling for a special session to debate a windfall tax against big oil to refund drivers for higher prices at the pump. It all comes amid challenges with the state's power grid, and just in time for a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff from PG&E this weekend in Northern California to prevent another devastating wildfire. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke to former California Governor Gray Davis, whose career was forever changed by energy issues in the state.

On October 12th, 2001 a new law was signed and, over the next 21 years, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people were changed for the better. AB 540 was the official title and it became shorthand for allowing undocumented students to pay in state tuition. The signing of AB 540, by then Governor Gray Davis, eliminated a huge financial roadblock. This is the story of AB 540 and why it's just as important today as it was 21 years ago.

DANA GRAY has is ready to start a NEW adventure in real estate. After seven years in the business in the office and as an agent on a team, the Sacramento Native is starting her own team called the Gray Real Estate Team. Gray shares her exciting journey of growing up in Folsom, to traveling and modeling in Europe, to working in the office of Governor Gray Davis. How does any of that have to do with real estate? Exactly. Those pieces of her journey coupled with Gray's entrepreneur spirit has her in exactly the right spot and there is no doubt in my mind she will be successful. Today, you will find out why.HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Dana Gray |  "Dana is a proven leader and successful entrepreneur. Her rise has happened quickly in an industry that is very competitive. The difference is that she understands people and the importance of relationships." Our conversation hits TWO areas: SEGMENT 1 

Justice Harry Low was the first Asian-American Judge in California. He served as Municipal Judge under Governor Edmond G. "Pat" Brown, as Superior Court Judge under Governor Ronald Reagan, as a Judge in the 1st District Court of Appeals under Governor Jerry Brown, and as Insurance Commissioner under Governor Gray Davis. Justice Low reformed numerous civil rights and immigration laws. Notably, he revised the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and also partnered with Jewish attorneys to sue the government on behalf of discriminated and disenfranchised African-Americans. Even in retirement, Justice Low was a champion of equality, helping those in need to overcome language barriers and obstacles in education and healthcare. Historians and philanthropists David Lei & Bruce Quan, Jr., and university professor Anna Eng, conducted the following interview for the Bancroft Library four months prior to Justice Low's passing. We are honored to partner with them to bring you the story of Justice Harry Low (1931-2021). https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/365374-justice-harry-low-first-chinese-american-judge-in-the-bay-area-was-a-bridge-across-communities

The Prison Post #38 features my great friend, Cornelius Edwards. He was incarcerated for 26 years (1987-2012). He was one of the incarcerated founders of what many people know today as "Parole Readiness Groups." This is Part 2 with Cornelius. He was a visionary and trailblazer for those sentenced to life in prison. Because of him and others that followed his lead, today thousands and thousands sentenced to life are now free. He created a premiere literacy program in the late 90's, the first lifer support group in the early 2000's and the first parole readiness group for those with life sentences in 2010. His "Avatar" program included Board of Prison Hearings (BPH) Preparation, Post Board Denial Management, Post Incarceration Syndrome, Relapse Prevention Planning, Alternatives to Family Violence and they introduced the Board Portfolio to take to the BPH. He created this at a time when the window of opportunity for parole for those sentenced to life were barely opening up. He was found suitable 6 times, but Governor Gray Davis took three of those parole dates and Governor Schwarzenegger took two of those dates. He was finally set free after his 6th time being found suitable by the parole board. Today Cornelius is passionate about providing workplace safety instruction and certifications to men and women currently employed; and pre-certifications to single parents, students, veterans, and formerly incarcerated people seeking entry level positions in the labor and food industries; in effect providing employers with knowledgeable candidates for future employment opportunities. Throughout his previous years of experience as a trainer/speaker and program developer he learned that safety and employment are cornerstones for building responsible people, safe workplaces, better communities, and productive lifestyles. He's passionate about empowering those who need a hand up and he is committed to leaving this earth better than he found it. Cornelius is the epitome of someone who has reentered society as a responsible and thriving citizen. He is excelling today with two careers, a happy marriage, and travels all over the world, even Paris, France.. Please watch and subscribe to The Prison Post on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and watch join over 1,800 people who watch our weekly video Podcasts on Youtube. Here is a master link to watch or listen on your favorite platform: https://theprisonpost.captivate.fm/listen The Prison Post Podcast is a production of the CROP Organization. We exist to provide opportunities to transform lives and heal communities by creating integrated pathways to economic mobility, personal leadership, and civic engagement. Learn more about us at: https://croporganization.org/ and donate to our Signature Ready for Life Program by visiting the donation page on our website or texting CROP on 91999 or clicking this link: https://igfn.us/form/2OZxqw

Despite the celebrity power of Arnold Schwarzenegger - the origins of the 2003 recall are hardly glamorous. Believe it or not, the movement started in the back of an old roller skating rink by a rumpled anti-establishment crusader. It was a “peaceful revolution” that ended in disaster for the incumbent Governor Gray Davis. In this episode, we'll walk through how the 2003 recall started in the first place - what political factors were stacked up against Gray Davis, and how a movie star became the GOP's best chance for victory.  We want to know what you think of this show! Go to https://cnn.com/recallpod to share your feedback. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Prison Post #37 features my great friend, Cornelius Edwards. He was incarcerated for 26 years (1987-2012). He was one of the founders of what many people know today as "rehabilitative programming." It was an honor to have Cornelius on our podcast and we'll be recording part two this week. He was a visionary and trailblazer for those sentenced to life and because of him and others that followed his lead, today thousands and thousands of us sentenced to life are now free. He created a premiere literacy program in the late 90's, the first lifer support group in the early 2000's and the first parole readiness group for those with life sentences in 2012. His "Avatar" program included Board of Prison Hearings (BPH) Preparation, Post Board Denial Management, Post Incarceration Syndrome, Relapse Prevention Planning, Alternatives to Family Violence and they introduced the Board Portfolio to take to the BPH. He created this at a time when the window of opportunity for parole for those sentenced to life were barely opening up. He was found suitable 6 times, but Governor Gray Davis took three of those parole dates and Governor Schwarzenegger took two of those dates. He was finally set free after his 6th suitability. Today Cornelius is passionate about providing workplace safety instruction and certifications to men and women currently employed; and pre-certifications to single parents, students, veterans, and formerly incarcerated people seeking entry level positions in the labor and food industries; in effect providing employers with knowledgeable candidates for future employment opportunities. Throughout his previous years of experience as a trainer/speaker and program developer he learned that safety and employment are cornerstones for building responsible people, safe workplaces, better communities, and productive lifestyles. He's passionate about empowering those who need a hand up and he is committed to leaving this earth better than he found it. We welcomed Cornelius on The Prison Post Podcast because he is the epitome of someone who has reentered society as a responsible and thriving citizen. He is excelling today with two careers, a happy marriage, and he's done his fair share of travel all over the world. Please watch and subscribe to The Prison Post on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and watch join over 1,800 people who watch our weekly video Podcasts on Youtube. Here is a master link to watch or listen on your favorite platform: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBNVnlDNXR0YWxTTFpTMG5DaVRLU0dQN2ZhQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMzFFTTR3Q2FFWVF6a2huRzFqdjIyNnZYX0otOUlOUWl5QjdDR2ZvYUpRd21abmpuOUYwSTBlR1NvZEZ5YkRTSk9QU2xQcDJMTHZZMzd1by00WnFieGxnV1VvTHl2N2l5enVIZzlaMTZlOWZMRzZZNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheprisonpost.captivate.fm%2Flisten (https://theprisonpost.captivate.fm/li...) The Prison Post Podcast is a production of the CROP Organization. We exist to provide opportunities to transform lives and heal communities by creating integrated pathways to economic mobility, personal leadership, and civic engagement. Learn more about us at: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjl2T3JhVVd2NXZkOGs2SnRWbm9uN2ZqbGYzUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZzA4NGhhRk9Vb2xnUko4MmVXbHlrRnpkSGJGRkxKQU9DSVVScVF6YUpldVZkRHRSRzZaZHBTdjI1ajhvN2k5WHRnaUs2SjQ3eldPUmZEMlk0YWVhZFFlVElDTW9XdmRyb01udFJVQ2lLQmt0ZEZiZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcroporganization.org%2F (https://croporganization.org/) and donate to our Signature Ready for Life Program by visiting the donation page on our website or texting CROP on 91999 or clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUI1OEpaQnNWd1p5dG1zdnBtRUN3cHE1SGVJQXxBQ3Jtc0ttejlrNUJjNzBQN0pRRHI2UFg1NmRjU1VTUmNTbHJZNHoyRGZhaGZUdXZINnlmSVpUMm81azdURnpXNlNyVHpSUGZGenpTUEpENS1iMTBIQVFpMkdxV0ZXUzZCclNiRERaWG5OSEh3ZlE4VFM4SjE4cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Figfn.us%2Fform%2F2OZxqw (https://igfn.us/form/2OZxqw)

Gray Davis, the 37th Governor of the State of California, is uniquely positioned to comment on the current effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. He kicks off Season 2 of then & now by discussing his path into public service, his numerous legislative successes as governor, and his experience being recalled and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He also delves into the political and legal backdrop to the current recall effort and offers some important advice for dealing with adversity in life.His most important message for California listeners? Vote in the recall election on September 14.

The Pandemic has either caused a crack-up in our politics or accelerated the crack-up that was well under way. And just when it looked like things were stabilizing, the politics of Covid have evolved along with the Delta variant. Ground zero for how this is playing out right now is California. California is home to approximately 40 million people and the 5th largest economy in the world. It's about to have an election on whether to re-call its incumbent governor, Gavin Newsom. How California voters have experienced government regulations — from lockdowns, mask mandates, school closings, and not to mention double-standards — shapes the political environment there. Is this a harbinger of what's to come to our national politics? To help us understand what's going on in California is the strategist who masterminded the last successful recall election. Mike Murphy was the chief strategist for Arnold Schwarzenegger's election in 2003, which was a re-call of then-Governor Gray Davis. Mike's campaign resumé goes well beyond California. His past clients include the successful gubernatorial campaigns of Mitt Romney in MA, Jeb Bush in FL, John Engler in Michigan and Tommy Thompson in Wisconsin. And that doesn't include all the Senate races he's worked on. Mike has also worked on campaigns in Europe and Canada. And he was the chief strategist on John McCain's maverick presidential primary campaign in 2000 and remained a close advisor to the late-Senator McCain for years. Today, you can catch Mike on the top-rated podcast, “Hacks on Tap” with David Axelrod and Robert Gibbs. He's a political analyst on MSNBC and NBC, and he co-authors a weekly newsletter with his latest political analysis: hacksontap.bulletin.com. At the University of Southern California, he is the Co-Director of the USC Center for the Political Future. This episode covers a lot of pandemic-related political trend analysis. But first, given the tragic news out of Afghanistan this past week, the episode begins with Mike's thoughts on President Biden and this crisis. Regardless of what one thinks of President Biden's policy in Afghanistan, a lot will depend on how our president performs in reassuring the American public and our allies abroad. This episode begins with a discussion on President Biden and Afghanistan and then the second half looks at political trends during the Delta phase of covid.

In this weekend edition: It's Countdown California – your guide to the 2021 Recall Election. Eighteen years after California voted to remove Governor Gray Davis from office and replace him with an action star - ballots have now arrived in our mailboxes, giving us an option to oust Gavin Newsom. And, if you look at the polls, there's a very real chance that could happen.  Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav

Twenty years ago, California went dark. Without enough electricity to power the state, rolling blackouts shut down businesses, PG&E filed for bankruptcy, the state's economy contracted and then-Governor Gray Davis' administration spiraled into crisis. Part of the blame rested with Enron Corporation, an energy company whose brokers created an artificial electricity shortage by taking power plants offline — thereby raising prices by 800% or more. Enron ultimately unravelled when whistleblowers revealed its books were cooked, but not before the company severely damaged energy markets. Two decades later, Forum asks what we've learned from that calamity— and whether our electricity supply is safe from market manipulation.

Beth and Dianne speak with Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez, Appointments Secretary for Governor Gavin Newsom.  They discuss her journey into this high profile role, work-life balance, and the greatest take aways from her successful career! Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez was appointed by Governor Newsom in June 2019 to serve as Appointments Secretary. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served three administrations as a Board Member on the Agricultural Labor Relations Board beginning with her appointment by Governor Davis in November 2002.  Prior to joining the ALRB, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served as the Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Governor Gray Davis. As Chief Deputy, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served as the Governor's liaison to various state agencies, departments, and boards including the Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Emergency Services, and Department of Food and Agriculture.  As a member of the Cabinet office, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez was responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of administration policy and legislative initiatives within the agencies. Ms. Rivera-Hernandez also served as special legal counsel, working closely with the Legal Affairs Secretary on significant legal matters arising within the agencies and departments. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing an election recall over coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Organizers say they've gathered more than 2-million signatures for the effort to move forward. Former California Governor Gray Davis joined the Fox News Rundown this week; Davis was recalled in 2003 because of his handling of the state's energy crisis. The former recalled governor shares his experience on being recalled as governor and what he's learned from it. Now Davis serves on the economics task force for reopening efforts in the state. During his interview he defended Newsom and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and explains why he thinks the recall effort will be an uphill battle for organizers. He also weighs in on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and calls for him to resign and step down because of his handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic and recent sexual harassment allegations.

The plot thickens in the story of California’s 2003 Gubernatorial Recall and ENRON has plenty to contribute! For Part II, Jordan rewinds to 2000 – the year a series of blackouts hit California. Was it at all suspicious that these blackouts occurred at the same time ENRON (and several other energy companies) made obscene profits selling high-priced energy back to California? Governor Gray Davis struggled to prove this, so the energy-deprived public blamed him! Explored in this episode: ENRON’s shameless energy trading schemes, the Bush Administration’s complicity, and the day Enron Chairman Ken Lay courted a certain action movie-star to take over the Golden State. Stay tuned for Part III, where YEAR 2000 FIX will exclusively analyze the 2003 Recall and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s successful gubernatorial campaign. Message YEAR 2000 FIX on Anchor here! SELECTED WORKS CITED: Part I on ENRON’s bankruptcy and ties to the Bush Administration Info on the 2005 Documentary ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM. I’m sure you can find this on Netflix. National Geographic Study on CA Blackouts Timeline of Blackouts Gray Davis’ advisor, David Freeman, testimony on the energy crisis World Socialist Website on ENRON’s schemes. Also, see here. CBS News Report on ENRON’s schemes Selected audio of Enron’s traders. See here for “Grandma Millie” call. PROJECT CENSORED on Arnold Schwarzenegger meeting Ken Lay. Also, see here. And here. And here. Aftermath of “Honest” Tim Belden Governor Gray Davis’ interview with FRONTLINE Article on the current state of CA Energy Policy Legacy of 2003 Recall

Adam Probolsky, President, Probolsky Research conducted a poll of California voters on March 23, 2021 to get an early look at the interest voters have in recalling California Governor Gavin Newsom. Among likely voters, the support for No on the recall is strongest with women, while Latino voters seem the most receptive to the recall. The successful campaign to recall Governor Gray Davis in 2003 took place when there were more registered Republicans and the top Republican candidate was Arnold Schwarzenegger. With large strong Democratic majority counties and the uncertainty of COVID implications, recall backers are waiting for the signatures to be approved and the next steps to conducting the recall election announced. Here is the link to the poll results @ProbolskyRsrch ProbolskyResearch.com  

Democratic political strategist Garry South joins us to talk about the potential recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. South is uniquely positioned to weigh in on the subject: he headed Governor Gray Davis' 1998 and 2002 gubernatorial campaigns, and ran Gavin Newsom's first campaign for Governor back in 2009. South notes that the current recall effort will qualify for the ballot only because of the unique circumstances of 2020: the usual four-month signature-gathering period was extended - doubled, in fact - due to the pandemic, allowing organizers to meet the requisite 1,495,709 signatures. Also, since South correctly predicted that Alex Padilla would be Gov. Newsom's pick to replace Kamala Harris in the US Senate, we asked him who he thinks will be named Attorney General to replace Xavier Becerra. (Hint: it's not a certain big-city mayor.)

Former President Donald Trump faces a second impeachment trial in the Senate about a year after he was acquitted in his first impeachment. Democrats will focus on Trump’s alleged subversion of the 2020 election, which resulted in the attempted insurrection in early January. But Trump’s lawyers will argue that the former president was exercising his right of free speech and question the constitutionality of impeaching a former president; we navigate the arguments and implications of the historic impeachment trial.Plus, as the recall movement against Governor Gavin Newsom continues to grow in California, we get the latest on the effort and consider how it compares to when former Governor Gray Davis was recalled in 2003. Today's Guests Longtime political journalist and Ken Rudin's Political Junkie podcast host Ken Rudin on the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump CapRadio Politics Reporter and California State of Mind podcast co-host Nicole Nixon checks-in with the latest on the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom  Former Democratic Governor Gray Davis shares his thoughts on the recall against Governor Newsom and how this recall movement compares to his own in 2003, which is the only other time in state history a gubernatorial recall effort went before voters Political Pollster Paul Maslin explains how the recall process works and what to expect going forward

Lobbyist David Quintana joins us for the first Capitol Weekly Podcast of 2021. We cut to the chase with the question on everyone's mind: what happens to The Bash (AKA The Back to Session Bash) for 2021? The good news: it's on. The bad news: not til later. Quintana fills in all the details for this year's Bash, talks about the event's humble origins, and shares Lil John's drink of choice. We also discuss Quintana's new podcast, Politicalish, which mixes politics with his other interests, including true crime, MMA and Hip Hop. Quintana's passion for Hip Hop will come as no surprise to anyone who has attended The Bash, but we were surprised to hear that Assemblyman Kevin Mullin appeared on an episode of Politicalish specifically to discuss his Top 12 tracks. But, the podcast isn't all fun and games: the latest episode features reporter Jill Stewart discussing the 2003 Recall of Governor Gray Davis. All that and much, much more on this episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast.

We take the way back machine to one of the craziest episodes of California history, the 2003 recall of Governor Gray Davis. Jill Stewart joins us as an expert in all twists, turns, and personalities she documented as a syndicated columnist. The overused phrase “perfect storm” here accurately describes the confluence of the late 90s dot com bubble burst, low voter turnout, an unpopular tax by an unpopular governor, and an energy crisis that led to only the 2nd recall of a governor in US history. And that’s where the real craziness began… with a field of 158 candidates including stand-ups, actors, porn stars, and personalities culminating in the election of bodybuilder, actor, and celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger. Looking back Q and Jill have to decide: was it worth it?

It’s November 16th. On this day in 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger was sworn in as Governor of California, after having won a recall election that ousted former Governor Gray Davis. Jody and Niki discuss how Schwarzenegger came to power, California’s recall system, and the legacy of celebrity politicians crashing the GOP. Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod

Carol Lam grew up in New Jersey, and was educated at Yale and Stanford Law School. Soon after law school, she found a job she loved in the Justice Department – as a federal prosecutor in San Diego – where she handled complex health care fraud cases. Though she enjoyed the work, she accepted an appointment to the California Superior Court bench from Governor Gray Davis. Carol envisioned a long tenure as a judge – a difficult and vital job – but that changed when she became the presidentially appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of California – the office in which she started as a prosecutor. Today, Carol plays flute with the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, serves as a member of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, and works as an MSNBC legal analyst.Carol shares with host Chuck Rosenberg fascinating stories of her work as a judge and a federal prosecutor and reflects on the role of prosecutors in the criminal justice system. If you have thoughtful feedback on this episode or others, please email us at theoathpodcast@gmail.com.

How did California slide into such a deep school funding hole, and how can we climb our way back up? These are among the questions we take on in this latest adventure with special guest Gary Hart. As a former state legislator, longtime Senate Education Committee Chair, and Secretary of Education, Gary offers the critical perspective of someone who was “inside the Capitol building” during a truly pivotal time in the early life of Ed Funding.He began his career as a classroom teacher before serving two decades in the state legislature at a time (1974-1994) when so many key events in school funding unfolded. What led to the dramatic disinvestment in California’s schools, beginning in the 1970s? Rising real estate values, bad economic times and a major change in the state’s demographics all contributed, according to Gary. He also reflects on whether there’s anything he wishes he might’ve done differently while in office to help change the downward trajectory of per-student funding. And what about Proposition 98? Former Sen. Hart takes some exception to characterizations that legislators and governors “manipulated” the Prop. 98 constitutional guarantee for schools, causing it to become more of a “ceiling” than a “floor” for per-student funding. “Ballot box budgeting,” he says, “is not a good system.” We also explore the sometimes shifting borders between how prescriptive the state used to be in telling local school districts how to spend their funds, and the relatively recent move towards more local control. As our adventure continues, Gary takes on the mountain that California faces to increase school funding to the levels needed to support all students. A more stable state revenue system must be identified, he says, especially so the state is not so disproportionately reliant on income taxes. Finally, we consider whether, at the end of the day, increasing school funding comes down to whether or not those currently serving in Sacramento truly have the political will to take it on.More ResourcesFor a terrific history of California’s school funding slide, we recommend the 2004 documentary, “From First to Worst” a production of the Merrow Report by award-winning journalist John Merrow. You can find it online.Ed100.org is a excellent free resource with concise, engaging online courses that help people understand complex education issues. Ed100 has an entire chapter on school funding, including a great lesson about Propositions 13 and 98.About Gary HartGary served in the California State Legislature as an assemblymember and senator for 20 years, representing Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. In his role as chairman of the Senate Education Committee (1983 to 1994), he wrote important education legislation concerning school finance, class-size reduction, and charter schools. He also served as the Secretary of Education for Governor Gray Davis. In addition, he has served on the board of directors for the Public Policy Institute of California for more than ten years, including as chair. In 1995, he founded the California State University Institute for Education Reform, a policy center focusing on elementary and secondary school issues. In 2001, he established the Program in America and California Explorations (PACE), an honors program at Kennedy High School in Sacramento. He obtained his MA in teaching from Harvard University and his BA from Stanford University.About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all aspects of school business.

Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Mona Pasquil Rogers as senior advisor at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in June, 2019. Pasquil Rogers has served as appointments secretary in the Office of the Governor since 2011. • Chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi from 2008 to 2009 • Acting Lieutenant Governor from 2009 to 2010, upon Garamendi’s election to Congress. • Pasquil Rogers was a business development consultant at IBM from 2003 to 2006. • Deputy political director for John Kerry’s presidential campaign in 2004, • Political director for Governor Gray Davis’ gubernatorial campaign in 2002• California political director for Al Gore’s presidential campaign in 2000• Western political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs from 1996 to 2000. • Pasquil Rogers was deputy chief executive officer of the Democratic National Convention in 2000. • She is president of the California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Institute, • Vice president of California Women Lead and a member of Women in Philanthropy. Simeona Fortunata "Mona" Pasquil (born April 3, 1962) is an American politician who served as the 47th and Acting Lieutenant Governor of California from November 4, 2009 to April 27, 2010, previously serving as Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi's chief of staff. On November 3, 2009, California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was elected to the United States House of Representatives representing California's 10th congressional district, leaving the office of lieutenant governor vacant. On November 4, 2009, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Pasquil, Garamendi's Chief of Staff, as acting lieutenant governor pending the confirmation of Abel Maldonado. Pasquil's appointment marked several firsts for the position: • California's first Asian lieutenant governor;• its first Filipino lieutenant governor;• its first female lieutenant governor;• first California acting lieutenant governor not to succeed to the position from the President pro tempore of the California State Senate. Pasquil served as John Kerry's political director during his 2004 campaign for the United States presidency.In the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, she served as a superdelegate supporting Hillary Clinton.In January 2011, California governor Jerry Brown named her appointments secretary. She made the move to Washington, D.C., to begin her career by working with the Clinton administration in 1995 as the president’s Western political director. While living in her hometown just outside Sacramento, the chairperson babysat for longtime political couple John and Patricia Garamendi beginning at age 12. Although women are holding more government positions than ever before, the political arena still remains male dominated. An issue that the organization California Women Lead, which Pasquil chairs, tackles head on. Links Cal OES California Women Lead Clinton Digital Library  

This episode of the KCBS Radio weekly program “In Depth” aired the weekend of August 28th/29th, 1999. Governor Gray Davis was the guest. He was interviewed by Mike Pulsipher and Ed Cavagnaro. Davis had been elected Governor the previous November, defeating Dan Lungren. His election ended a 16 year period during which Republicans controlled the Governor’s office. Davis was re-elected Governor in 2002, and nearly immediately, was targeted in a recall election that led to his removal from office. That October 2003 recall election installed Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor. Among the issues discussed: the Bay Bridge retrofit. Ten years after the Loma Prieta earthquake, decisions still hadn’t been made about how to proceed. Davis also decried the ability of wealthy candidates to sidestep campaign-finance laws and self-fund their campaigns.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/weather/2019/07/05/magnitude-earthquake-felt-palm-springs-area/1662857001/ For more information on wildfire season head over to OESNews.com. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/californiaoes Find us on Twitter at twitter.com/cal_oes Find us on Instagram at @cal_oes ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) began as the State War Council in 1943. With an increasing emphasis on emergency management, it officially became OES in 1970. In 2004, the California Legislature merged OES and the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, which was responsible for providing state and federal grant funds to local communities to prevent crime and help crime victims. In 2003, with the State increasing its focus on terrorism prevention after the attacks of 9/11, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was established through an Executive Order by Governor Gray Davis. In 2009, the California Legislature merged the powers, purposes, and responsibilities of the former OES with those of OHS into the newly- created California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA). On July 1, 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s Reorganization Plan #2 eliminated Cal EMA and restored it to the Governor’s Office, renaming it the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and merging it with the Office of Public Safety Communications.

37th governor of California Gray Davis came to AmCham HK and gave members his views on the 2020 US Presidential election. We sat down with Governor Davis to give us the latest updates on the presidential race.

John Corcoran's political speech writing career began during a tumultuous time of Bill Clinton's Presidency. Listen to his journey to see how he found thoughtful and relevant ways to nurture career long relationships that endure to today!

California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman discusses how the state of California’s primaries will shape the future of the nation and reclaim America’s identity…Polls open @ 7AM (find out where to vote here: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/where-and-how). GUEST BIO:  Eric C. Bauman was elected Chair of the California Democratic Party in May, 2017, having previously served as Vice Chair of the CDP (2009-2017). He previously served as Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the largest local Democratic Party organization in the nation, for 17 years.Eric has held various senior-level positions in California Government, including serving as Senior Advisor and Los Angeles Director of the Speakers Office of Members Services to Speakers John A. Perez, Toni Atkins and Anthony Rendon; Senior Advisor to Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez; Senior Advisor to Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, Deputy Insurance Commissioner – overseeing the Community Relations Branch of the California Department of Insurance and as Special Assistant to Governor Gray Davis and Director of the Governor’s Los Angeles Regional Office. He retired from state service upon his election as Chair of the CDP. Eric is also Registered Nurse with graduate education in Health Care Administration. He spent many years in intensive care and trauma nursing before moving into hospital administration. In 1991, Eric co-founded a health care management consulting firm, Consultants in Nursing Services Administration, specializing in the administrative, staffing and information system needs of hospital nurses.He is a member of the NARAL Pro-Choice Privacy PAC, is the Vice Chair of the LA County Insurance Commission and is on the advisory board of the Medical Reserve Corps of Los Angeles and the LA County Voting Systems Assessment Project Advisory Committee. Until recently, he was on the board of Glendale Memorial Hospital and the Latino Coalition Against AIDS.Eric lives in North Hollywood with his husband of many years, Michael, his late mother’s partner Trisha, and his dog Moe.“American Enough” and MouthMedia Network do not necessarily support nor endorse any specific candidate for elected office.

If we could get the first five years of life right, it would transform society: less crime, less violence, less poverty, more people having happy, productive lives. Lots of research backs that up. When young children suffer from poor health, neglect, missed learning opportunities, or trauma, they can pay for it for the rest of their lives. So do the rest of us. Many of our biggest social problems originate in troubled childhoods. So if the goal is to make the world better, improving life for the very young is one of the best things we can do. The people of California took a step in that direction in 1998 by passing Proposition 10. That created a state commission called First 5 and funded it with a tobacco tax. First 5 finds and supports effective early childhood programs. It also advocates on behalf of young children. The work gets done through 58 local First 5's, one in each California county. Spencer's guest is Gabriel Sanchez, the Director of Communications for the biggest one: First LA, covering Los Angeles County. Spencer first met Gabriel while both were doing communications work for the 2008 Obama for America campaign. As you’ll hear, Gabriel's experience includes politics, government, education, and now, trying to change the way we think about and invest in early childhood. Show Links First 5 LA First 5 California First 5 Parents' Site The Power of Moments, by Chip and Dan Heath (source of Gabriel's "trip over the truth" reference) "Myers study: Investing in children critical to nation’s economic, political future" "How to Say 'No' to a Toddler (Without Actually Saying No)" Gabriel Sanchez LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielsanchez Southern California native Gabriel Sanchez is the Director of Communications at First 5 LA. As the principal communications and marketing strategist for the organization, Gabriel leads a department of 12 to spearhead communications, media, social marketing, public education, advertising, digital and social media, sponsorships and related activities for First 5 LA’s ongoing work to support young children and their parents across Los Angeles County. Gabriel came to First 5 LA from Green Dot Public Schools, where he was the communications director. Previously, he was a senior strategist with The Strategy Group in Pasadena and an independent communications consultant in Orange County, serving a range of corporate, labor and political clients. He also has served in top communications roles in the offices of then-Governor Gray Davis and then-Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez. During the 2008 presidential campaign, he was the California Communications Director for Obama for America. Gabriel is a graduate of California State University Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree in political science and Chicano studies. He is in the process of completing a master’s degree in political science from Suffolk University in Boston, MA. He also is a graduate of the MALDEF Leadership Development Program, and Cal State Fullerton’s Leadership Institute. A Letter from Gabriel to His First 5 LA Communications Staff I was thinking deeply about the “why” of what we do. We point to facts and figures on brain development. We talk about outcome areas. Yes, it’s about kids. Yet I feel we aren’t connecting with audiences. Then I thought about how parents are the focus of our work. What do parents do when they become parents? They re-order and re-prioritize their lives. Parents sacrifice. Parents go without. No more going out to eat, weekend getaways or fancy sportcars (if you could afford that earlier). Sleep is a like a long-lost friend you hope to see again someday. Why? Why endure all of that? Because parents want that little human to be the best they can possibly be. We speak that truth in the tagline below our current logo, but I offer to you we haven’t embraced it fully. Aside from some tax credits, there isn’t any new revenue that comes in when you have a child. Your spending on baby furniture, food and clothing skyrocket. And your household income may dip if one parent chooses or has to stay home with baby. We offer tips, ideas and resources to parents to help with these priorities. We don’t ask parents to “make a greater investment in early childhood development.” Maybe we shouldn’t ask decision makers and lawmakers either. Rather, we should ask them to “think like a parent” and prioritize policies accordingly. We can bridge our parenting and community audiences with decision makers by messaging a “parenting approach to policies.” Parents – that, is constituents - sacrifice and re-prioritize to give their kids the best start. We should ask lawmakers to do the same, across all policies. We should be asking decision makers and lawmakers to re-order their priorities, not make new investments, as if they too were parents and had to sacrifice for their kids. The Mercury News last week and the NYT’s California Today newsletter capture examples of decision makers taking a parenting approach to law making. In this case, it’s because they became parents themselves and “tripped over the truth.” (h/t Dan and Chip Heath, the authors  “The Power of Moments,” who say, “the way to get an idea to stick is to have someone experience it.”) I can share my own example. I would have never lobbied my friend, then-Assembly Member Ricardo Lara, on diaper changing tables in mens’ restrooms unless I had experienced, first-hand, the frustration of needing to change my daughter’s diaper in stores that sold diapers and baby food. I’m not sure how this can fit into the message platform development, but I wanted to share the idea. Gabriel  

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this programhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go tohttps://challengeaspen.org. To see how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Cynthia Toussaint. Cynthia serves as Spokesperson at For Grace and has had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for 35 years. She later developed Fibromyalgia and other over-lapping, auto-immune conditions. Cynthia founded For Grace in 2002 to raise awareness about CRPS and five years later expanded the organization’s mission to include all women in pain. Before becoming ill, she was an accomplished ballerina and worked professionally as a dancer, actor and singer. Since 1997, she has been a leading advocate for women in pain, raising awareness through local, national and worldwide media as well as public speaking. Toussaint championed and gave critical testimony at two California Senate informational hearings. The first, in May 2001, was dedicated to CRPS awareness. The second took place in February 2004 and explored the chronic under treatment of and gender bias toward women in pain. Both of these efforts were the first of their kind in the nation. In 2006, Toussaint ran for the California State Assembly to bring attention to her CRPS Education Bill that Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed after she got it to his desk in its first year. Her next bill, a seven-year effort, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015. This Step Therapy legislation reformed an unethical prescription practice used by the health insurance industry to save money in a way that increased the suffering of California pain patients. Toussaint was the first CRPS sufferer to be featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and on the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio. She is a consultant for The Discovery Channel, ABC News, FOX News, the National Pain Report and PainPathways, the official magazine of the World Institute of Pain. Also, she is a guide and guest contributor for Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change website. Her many speaking engagements include the National Institutes of Health and Capitol Hill. She is the author of Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love. Also, Toussaint is experiencing her first-ever partial CRPS remission mainly due to the narrative therapy of writing this book. Toussaint continues to be a leading advocate for health care reform in California. She was instrumental in changing public opinion which sparked sweeping HMO reform legislation that was signed by Governor Gray Davis in 1999. Her focus has now shifted to creating a single-payer, universal health care plan in California that would provide a model for the rest of the country. To learn more about Cynthia visit http://www.forgrace.org/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go tohttps://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her." Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom andhttp://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Kittr a new social media tool that is bringing about new ways of posting on Twitter. It's fun, full of free content you can use, helps you schedule at the best times, is easy to use, and it will help you get more followers. Visit Kittr at gokittr.com. This is a 20% off code forwww.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. If you would like to support Butterflies of Wisdom go tohttps://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go tohttps://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visit http://www.dancanshred.com. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation toaspenrosearts@gmail.com or aspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win.   Send to:   Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org.   Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win  

  this was edited   Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your wisdom if you have a small business, if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this programhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn more about Challenge Aspen go tohttps://challengeaspen.org. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Cynthia Toussaint. Cynthia serves as Spokesperson at For Grace and has had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for 35 years. She later developed Fibromylagia and other over-lapping, auto-immune conditions. Cynthia founded For Grace in 2002 to raise awareness about CRPS and five years later expanded the organization’s mission to include all women in pain. Before becoming ill, she was an accomplished ballerina and worked professionally as a dancer, actor and singer. Since 1997, she has been a leading advocate for women in pain, raising awareness through local, national and worldwide media as well as public speaking. Toussaint championed and gave key testimony at two California Senate informational hearings. The first, in May 2001, was dedicated to CRPS awareness. The second took place in February 2004 and explored the chronic under treatment of and gender bias toward women in pain. Both of these efforts were the first of their kind in the nation. In 2006, Toussaint ran for the California State Assembly to bring attention to her CRPS Education Bill that Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed after she got it to his desk in its first year. Her next bill, a seven year effort, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015. This Step Therapy legislation reformed an unethical prescription practice used by the health insurance industry to save money in a way that increased the suffering of California pain patients. Toussaint was the first CRPS sufferer to be featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and on the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio. She is a consultant for The Discovery Channel, ABC News, FOX News, the National Pain Report and PainPathways, the official magazine of the World Institute of Pain. Also, she is a guide and guest contributor for Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change website. Her many speaking engagements include the National Institutes of Health and Capitol Hill. She is the author of Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love. Also, Toussaint is experiencing her first-ever partial CRPS remission largely due to the narrative therapy of writing this book. Toussaint continues to be a leading advocate for health care reform in California. She was instrumental in changing public opinion which sparked sweeping HMO reform legislation that was signed by Governor Gray Davis in 1999. Her focus has now shifted to creating a single-payer, universal health care plan in California that would provide a model for the rest of the country. To learn more about Cynthia visit http://www.forgrace.org/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go tohttps://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her." Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom andhttp://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Kittr a new social media tool that is bringing about new ways of posting on Twitter. It's fun, full of free content you can use, helps you schedule at the best times, is easy to use, and it will help you get more followers. Visit Kittr at gokittr.com. This is a 20% off code forwww.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. If you would like to support Butterflies of Wisdom go tohttps://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go tohttps://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visit http://www.dancanshred.com. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation toaspenrosearts@gmail.com or aspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win.   Send to:   Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org.   Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win   Thanks,

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Cynthia Toussaint onto the show to discuss her experiences as a patient managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Cynthia Toussaint is the founder and spokesperson of For Grace, an organization that promotes better care and wellness for women in pain. Toussaint championed and gave key testimony at two California Senate hearings – one was dedicated to CRPS awareness, the second explored the chronic under-treatment of and gender bias toward women in pain. She will lead a 2017 conference that will convene healthcare and policy leaders to bring pain care into the 21st century. The solutions proposed at the event will mandate structural changes that respond to patient needs and gender inequalities in California. Toussaint is the author of Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love. In this episode, we discuss: -The story behind Cynthia’s long battle with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome -How Cynthia developed independent survival solutions when medical providers would no longer help -Why gratitude, acceptance and grieving are necessary components for the management of chronic pain -For Grace: better care and wellness for women in pain -And so much more!   Cynthia’s long history of battling unimaginable physical and psychological pain has taught her how to be resilient. She believes, “We don’t know what we can live with until we are there.”   Cynthia has used her past experiences as inspiration for her advocacy and has created meaningful change for CRPS patients. Based on her experience, she stresses, “Don’t ever let anybody say you can’t get something done.”   Cynthia has found that adversity can breed strength and that, “People who go through the impossible odds survive and they go on to make the world a better place.”   After exhausting her family support system and the recommendations of her medical providers were unable to help with her chronic pain, Cynthia found her greatest relief through her own strength and will. She states, “With high impact chronic pain, we have to refuse to be a victim. We have to be our own advocates. We have to be deeply involved with self management.”   For more information on Cynthia: Cynthia Toussaint serves as Spokesperson at For Grace and has had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for 34 years. She later developed Fibromylagia and other over-lapping, auto-immune conditions. Cynthia founded For Grace in 2002 to raise awareness about CRPS and five years later expanded the organization’s mission to include all women in pain. Before becoming ill, she was an accomplished ballerina and worked professionally as a dancer, actor and singer.   Since 1997, she has been a leading advocate for women in pain, raising awareness through local, national and worldwide media as well as public speaking. Toussaint championed and gave key testimony at two California Senate informational hearings. The first, in May 2001, was dedicated to CRPS awareness. The second took place in February 2004 and explored the chronic under treatment of and gender bias toward women in pain. Both of these efforts were the first of their kind in the nation.   In 2006, Toussaint ran for the California State Assembly to bring attention to her CRPS Education Bill that Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed after she got it to his desk in its first year. Her next bill, a seven year effort, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015. This Step Therapy legislation reformed an unethical prescription practice used by the health insurance industry to save money in a way that increased the suffering of California pain patients.   Toussaint was the first CRPS sufferer to be featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and on the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio. She is a consultant for The Discovery Channel, ABC News, FOX News, the National Pain Report and PainPathways, the official magazine of the World Institute of Pain. Also, she is a guide and guest contributor for Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change website.   Her many speaking engagements include the National Institutes of Health and Capitol Hill.   She is the author of Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love. Also, Toussaint is experiencing her first-ever partial CRPS remission largely due to the narrative therapy of writing this book.   Toussaint continues to be a leading advocate for health care reform in California. She was instrumental in changing public opinion which sparked sweeping HMO reform legislation that was signed by Governor Gray Davis in 1999. Her focus has now shifted to creating a single-payer, universal health care plan in California that would provide a model for the rest of the country.   Resources discussed on this show: Battle for Grace: A Memoir of Pain, Redemption and Impossible Love For Grace: Women in Pain Facebook Cynthia Toussaint Twitter For Grace Website   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen   P.S. 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BHL: Justice Is Served - In this episode Black Hollywood Live host Mari Fagel interviews special guest Appellate Justice Eileen Moore. Associate Justice Eileen C. Moore graduated cum laude from University of California Irvine in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and she received her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1978. In May 2004, she graduated from the University of Virginia with a Master of Laws in the Judicial Process. Justice Moore was admitted to the California State Bar in 1978 and to the United States District Court, Central District of California, in 1984. Justice Moore was appointed to the Superior Court of California, County of Orange in 1989 by Governor George Deukmejian and to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three in 2000 by Governor Gray Davis. She has lectured extensively at education programs for lawyers and judges, and, in 1990, she was a lecturer of business law at the University of California Irvine

Host Kinte K. Fergerson Guests: Charmaine Jefferson Web Address: http://www.wunpn.com Live Listener call in #: (909) 362-8242 Charmaine Jefferson Executive Director, California African American Museum Ms. Jefferson was appointed by then Governor Gray Davis as Executive Director of the California African American Museum (CAAM), a State agency, in June 2003. Housed in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park in a 44,000 sq ft. facility containing 5 galleries, and an exhibition courtyard, CAAM's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and present for public enrichment the art, history, and culture of African Americans. CAAM’s collection exceeds 3,800 objects of art, artifacts and historical memorabilia and a research library of over 20,000 volumes of books, magazines, journals and videos. Ms. Jefferson also serves as Executive Vice President of Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum (Friends Foundation), the 501(c)(3) non-profit partner organized to provide CAAM with financial and human resource support. On a combined budget of $3.1M, CAAM and Friends deliver free, 9 to 13 exhibitions and 53 public and school-age education programs annually. Between 2008 – 2009, CAAM published 5 catalogs and continued its Mentoring Generations initiative with Young Docents (high school employment and training) Docents & Buses (free transportation for school field trips); Conversations at CAAM (community leaders); and monthly performances and support for “Artpreneurs” through Target Sundays at CAAM. M.A. degree in Dance Education from New York University B.A. in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center  

Host Kinte K. Fergerson Guests: Charmaine Jefferson Web Address: http://www.wunpn.com Live Listener call in #: (909) 362-8242 Charmaine Jefferson Executive Director, California African American Museum Ms. Jefferson was appointed by then Governor Gray Davis as Executive Director of the California African American Museum (CAAM), a State agency, in June 2003. Housed in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park in a 44,000 sq ft. facility containing 5 galleries, and an exhibition courtyard, CAAM's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and present for public enrichment the art, history, and culture of African Americans. CAAM’s collection exceeds 3,800 objects of art, artifacts and historical memorabilia and a research library of over 20,000 volumes of books, magazines, journals and videos. Ms. Jefferson also serves as Executive Vice President of Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum (Friends Foundation), the 501(c)(3) non-profit partner organized to provide CAAM with financial and human resource support. On a combined budget of $3.1M, CAAM and Friends deliver free, 9 to 13 exhibitions and 53 public and school-age education programs annually. Between 2008 – 2009, CAAM published 5 catalogs and continued its Mentoring Generations initiative with Young Docents (high school employment and training) Docents & Buses (free transportation for school field trips); Conversations at CAAM (community leaders); and monthly performances and support for “Artpreneurs” through Target Sundays at CAAM. M.A. degree in Dance Education from New York University B.A. in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center