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The United States and Iran say they have reached a framework agreement to end their conflict, lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. The preliminary pact, brokered with the help of Pakistan, has already sent oil prices lower and raised hopes of a broader de-escalation in the Middle East. But while both sides are hailing the breakthrough, major questions remain unresolved, most notably the future of Iran's nuclear programme. With a memorandum of understanding expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Jun 19, is this the beginning of a lasting peace between Washington and Tehran? And what could the agreement mean for global energy markets, regional stability and the balance of power in the Middle East? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor, International Relations, University of New South Wales, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye led the state judiciary through the Great Recession's budget crisis, bail reform advocacy, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Now she has three new roles: President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California, a neutral at ADR Services, and a founding voice of the Alliance of Former Chief Justices.CJ Cantil-Sakauye talks with Tim Kowal and Jeff Lewis about what actually gets petitions for review granted. If the Supreme Court's job is not to correct errors, then what is it?The justices look for issues that surface conflict, systemic mischief, or other need to weigh in to avoid broader problems.So how do you find those issues? Each justice has a mental list—sometimes those are visible in their concurrences and dissents.Other places to look: amicus briefs from government entities.CJ Cantil-Sakauye also addresses why her Court viewed depublication as heavy-handed and preferred granting review to provide legal explanationAnd why grant-and-transfer requires diplomatic restraint to avoid appearing to rebuke Court of Appeal colleagues.We also discuss:Why rescue missions almost always failWhy Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye's court limited depublication to the rarest circumstances and changed the rules to keep granted cases citableThe mediation stumbling blocks she encounters when trial counsel defends the trial record instead of negotiating settlementHow COVID permanently transformed access to justice through electronic filing and remote appearancesThe structural tension created by California's legislative control over civil procedure, unlike most states where supreme courts govern procedural rulesWhat's the biggest factor you think makes the California Supreme Court take a case?

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific. US equity-index futures climbed and the dollar edged lower after President Donald Trump said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, spurring cautious optimism among investors. For more on the markets, we spoke to Paul Dobson, Bloomberg's Executive Editor for Asia Markets. And, for more analysis on the extended Iran truce, we turn to Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales. She spoke to Bloomberg TV Hosts Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has once again pressed pause on the conflict. Just as the ceasefire with Iran was approaching its expiry, US President Donald Trump moved to extend it indefinitely at the last minute. But with no confirmed agreement from Tehran and continued US military pressure, uncertainty remains over whether this signals a genuine shift toward de-escalation, or a temporary holding pattern in an ongoing confrontation. So is this extension a meaningful turning point in US-Iran relations? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Associate Professor Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While I was away over Easter and then another week, I was not a slave to the news cycle. I opted out for a while because I figured the insanity would still be here when I came back on duty and I was right. The Straits of Hormuz are still closed, Trump is still threatening to obliterate Iran. New Zealand homes are still being flooded, roads are still being closed in weather events, they're just in different parts of the country. And political commentators are still saying Christopher Luxon is a dead man walking. When he came in for his weekly chat with Mike this morning, the Prime Minister didn't sound as exasperated as I thought he might. I thought he'd be getting so fed up with it. He was very calm and seemed to understand I suppose a bit why the questions were being asked. He said when it came to the dissent within his own party he thought there were about five grumpy backbenchers who were the root cause of all the grumblings, who would lose their jobs if they got their wish and saw him rolled because New Zealand voters in the past have not responded well when sitting Prime Ministers are dumped if you look at David Lange and Geoffrey Palmer and Jim Bolger. New Zealand voters don't like that. So the backbenchers might be the turkeys voting for an early Christmas or an early Thanksgiving depending on which part of the country you're in. When it came to the polls, Christopher Luxon said well which one do you believe? That's the problem. I've seen polls in a given week where I've had one that has us at 36 one that would have us at 30 just a couple months ago. So you can get bounced around by polls and I listen to it to a degree, but at the end of the day the public do not want me fixated on that. We've seen examples in the Australian election where polls were all over the place. So you've got to listen to it because there's some genuinely good feedback in there about what you need to do better, which is good. Perfectly reasonable. I don't think I would have been as reasonable. Must be so frustrating. But look, if some New Zealanders think a Labour Greens Te Pāti Māori coalition would get the Straits of Hormuz open tomorrow and gas prices down, well good luck to them. They probably believe in unicorns and they probably still believe in Santa. And the polls are starting to trigger oppositional defiance in some people I've been talking to. They can work a number of different ways. They can be informative for voters, they can give parties feedback about their performance or perceived performance as Christopher Luxon was saying. But Grant Duncan from the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland was writing in The Conversation and they can be unhelpful when framed by media in sensationalist or biased ways. Ya reckon? He says people should be left to make up their own minds about which candidate or party best represents them rather than view an election as a contest narrated in terms of who's up and who's down. And I think people do, I think people do start to look at the polls and go don't tell me what to think or do. He says in the end we should read the polls and the media critically, check for example who's done the survey, who's sponsored it, what the methodology was, and he says remember that they don't predict future outcomes, they're only looking at past trends, they're a snapshot in time of what happened before. He says they can also, you can't even take anything from the polls like oh well with everybody saying Labour Greens and Te Pāti Māori are going to win, which was almost like coughing up a furball but there we go. If you see a poll saying that you might think 'oh well better tick them, I'll go with the winner'. Or you might think 'oh well I better give a tick to the centre right, I'll go for the underdog'. Or you might think it's a foregone conclusion and not vote at all. So, as Grant's saying, you can't even take anything from what voters will do from the polls. If you look at the US presidential election it was neck and neck up until the actual result, which was not. And when you look at our past elections, the polls at this time of the year did not get it right in the lead up to the election. They massively overestimated National support and underestimated the sort of support that Labour would get. So the polls in a way are a media construct. They're sponsored by media organisations, the media organisations have their names in them and it helps generate a headline. Bang, kapow, wham as Mikey Sherman might say on 1News. They're feeding themselves. We all have a vote, we all have different views about how best this country should be run, we all have a view about the sort of priorities a government should have and we'll be able to exercise our democratic right later in the year. Are the polls going to make a blind bit of difference to you? We're not allowed to publish polls on polling day. In European countries there's a blackout on polls a little bit earlier than that. Quite frankly I'd like to see a moratorium on them for three years. I'm sick to death of them. It's a bit like the weather news, you know, in a way I want to be informed, I want to know where the storm is coming and when it's supposed to be hitting, but once a day, not every minute of every hour because otherwise you just become inured to the news that they're supposed to be giving you. I'd like to know perhaps once a day, but turning it into a media circus I don't think is very helpful. And it's the same with the polls. In the end you get a bit of oppositional defiance and stick one finger and say 'I'll vote exactly how I want to vote thank you very much and all of the hype in the world is not going to make me change my mind'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran—a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the Middle East and global markets. The ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil. With talks set to begin on April 10, key disagreements remain over nuclear enrichment and sanctions relief. Is this a genuine step toward lasting peace, or a fragile pause in a high-stakes standoff? What are the risks if negotiations falter, and how much leverage do Washington and Tehran really hold? On The Big Story, Debbie Yong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor in International Relations, University of New South Wales, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran intensifies and President Trump’s bombing deadline looms, we are breaking down exactly how a war on the other side of the world is hitting you right here at home. First, we sit down with international relations expert Dr Jessica Genauer to examine the 'complete demolition' threats, alleged war crimes, and whether a ceasefire is even on the table. Then, we investigate the fuel crisis. With service stations running dry and the government slashing the fuel excise, we ask the NRMA’s Peter Khoury why prices aren't dropping faster. Plus, as Aussies flock to public transport to save their hip pockets, Professor Graham Currie explains if our trains and buses can actually handle the surge in demand and whether free fares are a long-term solution or just a temporary fix.

President Donald Trump said he foresaw the US ending the war on Iran within two to three weeks, suggesting the US had largely accomplished its military goals and would leave it to other nations to resolve issues with the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street rallied today on optimism that the war that has jolted global markets and disrupted energy supplies may be nearing a conclusion. We spoke to Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist for Baird Private Wealth Management. And for more on President Trump's latest comments on war in Iran, we heard from Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales. She spoke to Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education funding for California's public schools is one of the largest parts of the state budget. Yet districts across the state, and here in the Bay Area, are struggling to stay afloat. Santa Rosa's school district is considering laying off hundreds of teachers and closing a quarter of its campuses in response to a severe financial crisis and Oakland schools, just a year after emerging from more than 20 years under state receivership, are also facing possible financial insolvency. Declining enrollment, resistance to school closures, and pressure to raise staff salaries are just a few of the many factors contributing to the strain. We'll examine what's driving these challenges, what it'll take to stabilize the system, and what this all means for Bay Area communities. Guests: Katie DeBenedetti, reporter, KQED Iwunze Ugo, research fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; focuses on education from preschool through grade 12 and further on into postsecondary institutions Adriana Gutierrez, education and child welfare reporter, The Press Democrat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is pushing a controversial idea which is taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s most critical oil export hub, as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate. In the midst of this, Pakistan has stepped forward, offering to host “meaningful talks” between Washington and Tehran, a diplomatic opening that comes even as the threat of further escalation looms. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Associate Professor Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), on why Kharg Island is central to Iran’s oil exports, whether the US could realistically seize and hold it, and how such a move could impact Iran’s war effort and global oil prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a spike during the pandemic, violent crime in the Bay Area and the United States has been on the decline for most of the last 30 years. Now, data from last year shows the nation's homicide rate is at its lowest level since reliable record-keeping began in the late 1950s. But what's not so clear is just why crime has dropped so sharply. We'll explore the possible reasons for what some are calling the Great Crime Decline and what steps might help continue the trend. Guests: Alex Piquero, professor and chair, Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Miami. Former Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics under President Biden Magnus Lofstrom, senior fellow and policy director of criminal justice, Public Policy Institute of California Jeff Asher, crime data analyst; co-founder, AH Datalytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by globally recognized economist, author, and thought leader on aging and public policy, Debra Whitman. Debra serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP, where she leads the organization's research, policy analysis, and global advocacy on issues shaping the future of aging. She is also the author of the powerful and timely new book "The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond." In this episode, Debra and I discuss: Debra's remarkable professional journey — from growing up in eastern Washington state to shaping national aging policy on Capitol Hill and leading AARP's world-class research and advocacy enterprise The personal inflection point, including a frightening health scare involving her husband, that inspired her to write The Second Fifty The 7 big questions of midlife and beyond that serve as the foundation of the book — from "How long will I live?" to "How will I die?" The Yale research behind why people with a positive view of aging live 7.5 years longer, and what Gen Xers can do right now to shift their mindset The real cost of internalized ageism and how our own language may be limiting our potential Why purpose is one of the most powerful drivers of healthy longevity — and how to find it no matter where you are in your career The stark disparities in how Americans age — and why telling the whole story of aging matters Why Gen Xers need AARP just as much — if not more — than the generations before us And more!   Debra's Personal Theme Songs "Closer to Fine" by Indigo Girls "Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley "Rise Up" by Andra Day   About Debra Whitman Debra Whitman is one of the nation's foremost voices on aging, longevity, and public policy, and a tireless champion for the millions of Americans navigating the second half of life. As Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP, Debra leads the organization's Public Policy Institute, a preeminent think tank, along with its global thought leadership team, brain health research division, and Office of Policy Development. Before joining AARP, Debra built a distinguished career shaping aging policy at the highest levels of government. She served as Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where she helped craft landmark legislation impacting millions of Americans. She also held research positions at the Social Security Administration and the Congressional Research Service, and received a fellowship that placed her on the healthcare staff of Senator Ted Kennedy. Debra holds a PhD in economics from Syracuse University, where she specialized in public policy and aging, with support from the National Institute on Aging. Her new book, The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond, brings together decades of research, expert interviews, and deeply personal storytelling to help readers navigate longevity, health, purpose, finances, and legacy with clarity and confidence. Debra is a true change maker, one whose work is not only reshaping how we think about aging, but actively making it easier for all of us to age well in America. Thank you for listening! Thank you so very much for listening to the podcast. There are so many other shows out there, so the fact that you took the time to listen in really means a lot!

In this episode, Jennifer L. Kowalski, Vice President of the Public Policy Institute at Elevance Health, discusses how rigorous research and data shape Medicare Advantage strategy, from supplemental benefits to dual eligible integration. She shares insights on affordability, care navigation, and how evidence based policy can strengthen value, access, and long term sustainability in the program.

In this episode, Jennifer L. Kowalski, Vice President of the Public Policy Institute at Elevance Health, discusses how rigorous research and data shape Medicare Advantage strategy, from supplemental benefits to dual eligible integration. She shares insights on affordability, care navigation, and how evidence based policy can strengthen value, access, and long term sustainability in the program.

Latest numbers from the Public Policy Institute of California are showing the race for California's governor is neck-and-neck, and according to likely voters, five candidates are dominating. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott is joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Tim Batt. First up, the government says a Liquefied Natural Gas import facility in Taranaki will save New Zealanders about $265 million a year. Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute on climate and energy issues, says importing gas is only good if you want to pay more for electricity and virtually any other type of energy use. Then, neither the right or left bloc would be able to govern if an election were held today, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll. Grant Duncan, Research associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland explains how to read polls and when to take notice of them.

California is seeing a decline in crime rates across the state, especially when it comes to homicides. So why is this happening? That answer, as it turns out, is complicated. Guest: Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director, Public Policy Institute of California A new state bill would raise taxes on for-profit companies that operate immigration detention centers in California. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED US Congressmembers from California called for the removal of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, at a news conference outside of ICE's field office in San Bernardino Wednesday. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day - it is also the launch date for a new organization comprised of over 40 retired state Supreme Court Chief Justices committed to educating the public about the role of the judiciary and protecting the constitutional balance put in place by the Founders. The Alliance of Former Chief Justices is a project of Keep Our Republic, a non-partisan civic education organization committed to "strengthening the vitality of America's democracy by promoting trust in elections, the rule of law, and the constitutional system of checks and balances."We're joined today by former California Supreme Court Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who was appointed to the high court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010 and served until January 2023.  Following her term on the Supreme Court she has served as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California. The launch of the new organization comes at a fraught time, as judges across the nation face heightened political pressure and public attacks. Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye spoke with us about the need to bolster the public's understanding of the judiciary and the crucial role the judiciary plays in the separation of powers that is a hallmark of the American system of government.2:20 In the future, everyone will be on the Capitol Weekly Podcast for 15 minutes3:16 A proposed amendment to limit traffic accident payouts4:57 Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye7:43 How is this going to work?9:00 A visit to SCOTUS11:42 When CA's Supreme Court went live14:02 How to introduce civics education to young people?15:19 The judiciary: least understood, most criticized branch of government15:35 Are the courts more politicized than before?20:50 The structure of the Alliance24:30 Court funding28:08 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donationhere: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that more than half of those surved support plans to redraw the state's Congressional districts in the special election a week from today. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Megan Goldsby talked to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Dr Grant Duncan is a research associate with the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland, and he joins Mark Leishman.

California's prisons were so packed fifteen years ago that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled they violated the Constitution. Today, the state's prison population has decreased dramatically and California is closing prison facilities. Governor Newsom has closed five during his tenure, with the latest – the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, California  –  slated to shut down next fall. We'll take a closer look at what's driving the turnaround, and the impact of prison closures on communities and the state's criminal justice system. Guests: Heather Harris, research fellow specializing in criminal justice, Public Policy Institute of California Caitlin O'Neil, principal fiscal and policy analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office - the California Legislature's nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor Nigel Duara, justice reporter, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of August 8, 2025. Eli Lilly shares drop more than 14% despite second-quarter revenue of $15.6 billion, as analysts react to trial data on a weight loss pill. Purdue University Airport opens its $12 million Amelia Earhart terminal with new flights to Chicago. Also: Ivy Tech partners with a Swiss firm on cybersecurity training, Vincennes hosts the Cal Ripken World Series, and IU names a new Public Policy Institute director. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

Reuters/Ipsos Poll: 42% of US adults approve of President Donald Trump's job performance. Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC): 44% of Californians approve of Gov. Gavin Newsom's job performance. 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.

California voters are shifting on healthcare for undocumented immigrants according to a poll released last night by the Public Policy Institute of California. The non-partisan poll also found that when identifying the most important issues facing the nation, Californians cite political extremism and threats to democracy followed by economic stress. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Most Californians want their kids to go to college, but in this era of rising costs and exponential tuition inflation, is it even worth it? Many California families worry about whether they can afford to send their kids to college, and are trying to pencil out whether it makes economic sense in uncertain times to spend the money, or take on potentially crushing debt to help their kids get a higher education. Well, a new study took a look at that, to do the cost-benefit analysis of investing in a college degree, and for more, KCBS Political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with one of the authors of that study. Marisol Cuellar Mejia is a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, she has two masters degrees in economics.

WOKV political analyst Dr. Rick Mullaney looks at the Trump tariffs, and the arguments favoring and opposing their use and impact. It will take time to see what influence they will have on long term political, economical, and trade relation consequences.

Building on the success of NY1's documentary about the tumultuous two-term mayoralty of John V. Lindsay, NY1 and Hunter College's Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former mayor that was moderated by NY1's Errol Louis. Panelists included former Lindsay aides, Sid Davidoff, Ronnie Eldridge and Robert Laird, and Lindsay historian Joseph Viteritti. The special live taping of the panel on May 14 was held at Roosevelt House — Hunter College's Public Policy Institute and the former Manhattan home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

During Argentum's recent Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC, Senior Vice President of Public Policy Maggie Elehwany and Vice President of Government Relations Paul Williams discussed Argentum's legislative priorities for the 119th Congress, as well as updates to its public policy paper highlighting the value of assisted living.

Donald Trump promised that he would "launch the largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America." While that hasn't quite happened, ICE arrests are up 110%, and Trump continues to aggressively spread disinformation on immigration. Hans Jhonson, demographer at the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), joins The People's Program to tell us the truth about who California's immigrants are.

Doug Sovern is off today. When the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic hit California back in March of 2020, it had a seismic effect across all aspects of the state's systems, including the judicial system. The Judicial Council of California responded by issuing an emergency bail order to reduce viral transmission in courts and jails and the policy had far-reaching effects on the number of people who were immediately released after being arrested. For a closer look, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Deepak Premkumar, research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Capitol Weekly and the UC Student and Policy Center presented A Post-Mortem of the 2024 Election.We gathered a score of experts for a timely and informative review of the November 5 election, providing analysis, opinions and insight. What happened inside the campaigns? Why? What happens next? Nearly two dozen California insiders will discuss the results of the election and provide a look-ahead at what it means for 2025.In this episode we present The Keynote: THE NATIONAL PICTUREThe National Picture was recorded live at the UC Student and Policy Center, and featured a panel of expert voices from both sides of the aisle. The discussion shared insights into how the 2024 election will influence California's policy and politics in 2025 and beyond.Panelists: Mark Baldassare, Public Policy Institute of California; Marva Diaz, Marva Diaz Strategies; Thad Kousser, UC San Diego; Paul Mitchell, Political Data Intelligence; and Kristin Olsen-Cate, California Strategies.Moderated by Laurel Rosenhall of the Los Angeles Times

Prop 33 would have expanded rent control in California, and proposition 6 would have banned involuntary servitude in the State's prisons. Voters rejected both. KCSB's Rosie Bultman spoke with two experts from The Public Policy Institute of California, Dean Bonner and Heather Harris, to learn more about why.

The battle to lead the United States of America is going down to the wire, with former President Trump edging ahead. But it is a tight race - and none of crucial seven swing states have been called yet - and all are pivotal to the candidates to secure victory. It appears Trump has done what he needs to in Georgia and North Carolina - leading in both with more than 85 percent of votes counted. Dr Timothy Fadgen Senior lecturer in Politics at the University of Auckland and Associate Director of the Public Policy Institute spoke to Lisa Owen.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with Benjamin Ukert, PhD, of Elevance Health's Public Policy Institute. His study, "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Prior Authorizations for Patients With Cancer," evaluated prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.

Today, we are honored to have Leigh Purvis with AARP joining us today. She is the principal on prescription drug policy at AARP's Public Policy Institute, and she is instrumental in leading efforts to improve prescription drug affordability and accessibility for older adults. In this episode, we get into some critical updates and changes to Medicare with Leigh, hitting on key topics such as open enrollment dates, the introduction of new out-of-pocket spending caps, new monthly caps on insulin copays, and new vaccine benefits. Leigh also sheds light on the importance of reviewing and understanding plan options to ensure better healthcare coverage and costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Get ready for an episode packed with valuable insights and practical advice that you won't want to miss!Website: AARP Medicare ResourcesSeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by TransMed Care Long Distance Medical Transportation The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.https://www.purple-planet.com/ *SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com or its employees  

A new proposition for rent control is on the ballot in California. Proposition 33, if it passes, would expand rent controls to include single-family homes and newer apartments. Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, already limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — but for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits on those limits, via a law known as Costa-Hawkins. That law states that cities cannot set rent control on single-family homes or apartments built after 1995. And landlords are free to set their own rental rates when new tenants move in.    Tenant advocates have been fighting Costa-Hawkins for years, but so far, without success. They tried to overturn it with ballot measures in 2018 and 2020. Lawmakers also tried with legislation. While those efforts failed, Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019 signed a law limiting annual rent increases statewide to 5% plus inflation. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, nearly 30% of California renters spend more than half their income on rent — which is higher than in any other state except Florida and Louisiana.   But, is rent control the answer? There have been studies that show the negative side effects of rent control, but the Journal of Housing Economics recently published a review of 112 rent control studies, and the results are eye opening, or at least they should be.   Links:   ~~~~ JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE

This week, we are joined by Orange County Congressional candidates Dave Min (D) and Scott Baugh (R). Then we go to Sacrament to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).

We take a deep dive into Proposition 36 on California's November ballot. The measure would impose harsher penalties on some theft and drug possession offenses by rolling back Proposition 47, approved by voters in 2014. More than 70% of likely voters say they support Prop 36, according to a new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California. We'll look at why and hear from both sides of the campaign. Guests: Darrell Steinberg, mayor, Sacramento Jeff Reisig, district attorney of Yolo County Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent, KQED; co-host of KQED's Political Breakdown

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Phil joined KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart. A new survey shows Proposition 36, which seeks to toughen the penalties for certain crimes like retail theft, has overwhelming support from voters in the state. The poll by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 71 percent of those surveyed plan to vote for the measure. The support comes from people from both political parties, and even the Bay Area, which has the closest margin in the state, has 64 percent in favor of the measure, with only 32 percent opposed.

Public Policy Institute of California Poll: Support for Proposition 36 (aka Fix Prop. 47) is overwhelming with 71% support from likely voters.  Californians are frustrated with property crime, smash and grabs, drug addiction and fentanyl dealing. 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.

It's been nearly 10 years since Proposition 47 was passed in California, reclassifying some drug possession and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. The idea was to thin out overcrowded prisons and save space for more serious crimes, spurred on by a desire for criminal justice reform in the state. But now, with a decade of data to reflect on, the long-term effects of Prop 47 are becoming clearer, and with a growing focus on improving public safety and fighting theft, taxpayers and lawmakers alike are paying attention to the findings. For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director of Criminal Justice at the Public Policy Institute of California. He's one of the authors of a new study analyzing how crime in California has been affected by Prop 47 and the pandemic.

There are nearly 100,000 fewer private sector tech jobs in California than two years ago, according to a July report from the state Legislative Analyst's Office. We talk about what's behind the trend and who's been most affected by layoffs. And we'll hear from you: whether you're a veteran software engineer or new to the field, are you struggling to find a job in tech? Guests: Aki Ito, chief correspondent, Business Insider Sarah Bohn, Vice President and Director of the Economic Policy Center, Public Policy Institute of California Vivek Agarwal, Executive Coach, Coachieve - lecturer at San Jose State University Kyle Elliott, Tech Career and Interview coach, CaffeinatedKyle.com

Discussing all things school-related on “Chalk Talk.” Occupational segregation in California's workforce. Finally, the Sac Halloween Show performs this weekend at the Red Museum. Educational ‘Chalk Talk' It is back to school season here in the Sacramento region. On the first edition of the recurring segment “Chalk Talk,” CapRadio Sacramento Education Reporter Srishti Prabha joins Insight to talk about our local schools, and the policies and developments that affect students. Organizational Segregation in CA Jobs California is one of the most diverse states in the country, and its overall workforce largely reflects this demographic variety. However, many of the state's most common professions are significantly less diverse, with divisions across gender, race/ethnicity, and place of birth.  Researcher Tess Thorman from the Public Policy Institute of California talks about this “occupational segregation,” the negative impacts it can have on wages and job opportunities, and how policy might be able to provide some solutions. Sac Halloween Show Did you ever think it would be possible to see Queen, The Kinks and No Doubt all on the same ticket in Sacramento? Well, this weekend you can, as a variety of local musicians come together to perform a Royal tribute show at the Red Museum. We'll learn more about the Sac Halloween Show from organizers and participants Becky Gruenwalk, Matt Maxwell and Nic Offer.

On this week's episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to talk about her 32-year career as a jurist and her new career as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California.

Building on the success of NY1's documentary about the career of Mario Cuomo, NY1 and Hunter College's Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former governor that was moderated by Errol Louis. Errol's panelists were Mary Ann Crotty, Cuomo's former director of state operations; Harold Holzer, a former top aide to Cuomo who now serves as Roosevelt House's director; and renowned journalist Denis Hamill.  The special live taping of the panel on May 14 was held at Roosevelt House — Hunter College's Public Policy Institute and the former Manhattan home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world. Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, disability, rehabilitation and development in West and Central Africa, Europe, South Asia, the Middle East and the Western Pacific. Lina Walker is vice president of health security in AARP's Public Policy Institute. (AARP was formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons.) She has spent nearly 20 years conducting research and publishing on health care and retirement issues.Produced by Jane Thurlow(Image: (L) Lina Walker, credit AARP. (R) Alana Officer, courtesy Alana Officer.)

The United States hasn't been back to the moon in more than 50 years, but that changed yesterday! This time, a private company called Intuitive Machines set their Odysseus lander on the lunar surface after some highly stressful moments. What happens when extremists hold positions of power? You get Tom Parker, the chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who voted to classify embryos as children. He is a supporter of the Seven Mountains Mandate which says evangelical Christians need to reshape American law and society based on their beliefs. Will the Republican National Committee pay for Donald Trump‘s legal bills? Lara Trump thinks it is "absolutely" a "big interest" to Republican voters for the RNC to pay for her father-in-laws legal bills. We'll ask Elex Michaelson, host of “ The Issue Is…” about all of it, plus we will get his take on a new Public Policy Institute poll regarding support for California's US Senate candidates. Friday brings the fine people of Florida to The Mark Thompson Show as we showcase the news stories that only Floridians can provide. Then, Culture Blaster Michael Snyder fires up the culture canon full of movie reviews, tv recommendations and sports predictions!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Page50 ad read concepts: Page50 is a distinctly Christian marketing company striving to help Christian-owned businesses grow and succeed in our digital age. They don’t want to just make a paycheck, they want to change the world, and that means building it alongside you. The mission is bigger than just Sunday. Page50 wants to help Christians recapture the work week, economic and political influence, and the public square. Page50 doesn’t work with just anybody, but if you’re a believer they want to work with you. Visit pagefifty.com (ya gotta spell it out) and see what they can do for you. That’s pagefifty.com. https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/24/tom-emmer-wins-gop-nomination-speaker/ Tom Emmer Wins GOP Nomination For Speaker Of The House On Secret Ballot House Majority Whip Tom Emmer won the nomination for Speaker of the House on Tuesday after five rounds of votes. Republicans were voting by secret ballot until they were able to get to a candidate who received a simple majority of the conference votes. After each round of votes, the member who received the lowest numbers was eliminated. Candidates running had the option to drop out before each round of votes if they felt that they did not have enough support. 109 votes were needed to win. Before the first round, there were seven GOP Republicans running for Speaker. Reps Tom Emmer, Mike Johnson, Byron Donald’s, Kevin Hern, Austin Scott, Jack Bergman and Pete Sessions. Sessions received the lowest amount of votes during the first round of votes and dropped out. Bergman dropped out after the second round of votes, as he received the least amount of votes. After the third round, Scott received the least amount of votes and dropped out of the race. After the fourth vote, Hern dropped out of the race after receiving the least amount of votes. Donalds then voluntarily dropped out of the race. Emmer secured the majority of votes during the fifth vote. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan was voted out of the race for speaker of the House on Friday after failing to receive the necessary votes on three separate ballots. Jordan lost in a secret ballot vote 86-112. https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/nearly-1-million-residents-left-california-2022-fueled-cost-living Nearly 1 million residents left California in 2022 fueled by cost of living The exodus from California accelerated in 2022, with 817,000 residents leaving the state in 2022 for an annual net loss of over three hundred thousand residents to other states, according to new U.S. Census data. Should outmigration continue, California could lose more than the five, already projected, congressional seats it’s expected to shed after the 2030 census. During the COVID-19 pandemic and switch to remote work, California lost population for the first time in its existence as a state, leading to the loss of a single congressional seat in 2021 during the nation’s reapportionment of census-based distribution of the nation’s 435 congressional representatives. With a smaller congressional delegation, the state would have less power to shape federal spending. While California Governor Gavin Newsom has not addressed the new numbers directly, when challenged by Fox News host Sean Hannity on California’s population decline in a June 2023 interview, he said, “.3% [population loss] during COVID. My gosh.” Just before the interview, Newsom’s Department of Finance estimated the state’s population had declined by 138,443 during 2022, making for a .36% population loss in a single year. Also using Department of Finance Data, the Public Policy Institute of California estimated a decline of 211,000 residents in 2022. Meanwhile, the latest Census data cited above, once accounting for a sharp rebound in immigration and decrease in deaths that offset the increase in outward immigration, estimates a population decrease of 113,000 for 2022. While the reason for the differences is not clear — the finance department notes that the discrepancy between its numbers and the Census reporting is due to different time frames being measured — the general trend of data demonstrating the state’s general population decline is consistent. According to PPIC polling, 45% of Californians are considering leaving the state due to the high cost of housing. Will Swaim, founder of the California Policy Center, acknowledges that housing is a major factor but that other costs, the lack of opportunity, and even the poor state of public education are leaving many Californians, especially parents, looking to move elsewhere. “There’s no question that housing costs are huge, but that really ignores the myriad other ways that California has simply destroyed business opportunity, especially for the working class,” said Swaim to The Center Square. “It is a very expensive state to live in and the poorer you are the more that housing cost number hurts. But how about gasoline? Every week people are putting almost double what our fellow Americans in other states are putting in their cars.” Those leaving the state are disproportionately younger and lower income. For many families, buying property and raising children in the state is no longer a viable option. “We are losing younger folks, and I think we will see people continuing to migrate where housing costs are lower,” Manuel Pastor, a professor of sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, said in an interview with the Associated Press. “There are good jobs in California, but housing is incredibly expensive. It hurts young families, and it hurts immigrant families.” Swaim, who raised his children in California, noted that his now-adult children are left looking elsewhere for alternatives. Sharing his children’s thoughts, he said, “We don’t want our children to be educated in California's public schools, but we want them to be educated in private schools that we can’t afford.” The majority of students in California public schools do not meet the state’s moderate standards for math, science, and English. When combining all sources of funding, California public schools spend approximately $27,000 per student. The Education Data Initiative estimates the average K-12 private school tuition in California is $16,337. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2023/10/23/us-border-agents-warned-to-look-out-for-hamas-fighters-n2630232 CBP Agents Receive New Warning in Light of Israel-Hamas Conflict Authorities along the U.S.-Mexico border are being warned by the San Diego Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to keep an eye out for "foreign fighters" connected to the terrorist groups waging war against Israel for the last two-plus weeks, another sign that the border crisis has wide-ranging national security implications. First reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation's Jennie Taer, the "Situational Awareness" bulletin sent Friday is titled "Foreign Fighters of Israel-Hamas Conflict May Potentially be Encountered at Southwest Border" and is marked "unclassified/law enforcement sensitive." The bulletin explains: San Diego Field Office Intelligence Unit (SDFO-FITU) assesses that individuals inspired by, or reacting to, the current Israel-Hamas conflict may attempt to travel to or from the area of hostilities in the Middle East via transit across the Southwest border. Foreign fighters motivated by ideology or mercenary soldiers of fortune may attempt to travel to or from the US to or from countries in the Middle East through Mexico. Among the items border agents are advised to watch for are military patches for Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and Hezbollah terrorist organizations — all funded by the regime in Iran. Other possible indicators are military age males, military gear including weapons, camouflage, and the previously mentioned terror group patches, single travelers, and those with undetermined return plans or associations to Israel, the Palestinian territories or regional affiliations. Agents are also given "questions of interest" to ask potential suspects with ties to the terrorist organizations to probe whether individuals have any "association with military or security services or government civilian agencies?" or "personal or familial association with Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PLFP) or any other similar groups?" It's unsurprising that there's growing fear that terror-linked individuals may be seeking to take advantage of the border crisis after a record-setting number of apprehensions and "gotaways" have been recorded on the Biden administration's watch, including an alarming number of individuals whose names matched with people listed in U.S. terror watch lists. https://www.foxnews.com/world/iceland-pm-goes-strike-womens-equal-pay-gender-based-violence Iceland PM goes on strike over women's equal pay, gender-based violence The prime minister of Iceland went on strike Tuesday in protest of gender discrimination. Prime Minister Katrin yaker-stoder joined women across the country in a national demonstration against pay discrimination and gendered violence. "We have not yet reached our goals of full gender equality and we are still tackling the gender-based wage gap, which is unacceptable in 2023," Jakobsdóttir told news outlet mbl.is. The nationwide protest, referred to as a "women's strike," is the first full day of widespread female absence from the workforce since 1975. "I will not work this day, as I expect all the women [in cabinet] will do as well," Jakobsdóttir said. The original protest aimed to emphasize the importance of women in the workforce and urge an end to disparate wages between female and male workers. Women in Iceland earn approximately 10% less on average compared to their male counterparts, according to the World Economic Forum. As Icelandic women's rights movements have made greater headway in their campaigns, the scope and meaning of the protests have expanded to include other issues. "We are still tackling gender-based violence, which has been a priority for my government to tackle," yakob-stoder said. Iceland consistently ranks among the most gender-equal countries in the world in terms of education, employment and health care. Jakobsdóttir's cabinet maintains an equal number of men and women and Iceland's national parliament hovers just under 50% female. Past Icelandic women's strikes have sparked similar protests in other European countries. https://thepostmillennial.com/coca-cola-quietly-deletes-mentions-of-hamas-supporting-blm-from-company-website?utm_campaign=64487 Coca-Cola quietly deletes mentions of BLM from company website Coca-Cola has been a financial sponsor of Black Lives Matter for years, however, references to its support of the organization appeared to have vanished from its website in light of recent posts shared by the group siding with Hamas. BLM Chicago and an organizer from Los Angeles are among those associated with the purported civil rights group to have publicly voiced support for the Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist group following its latest wave of violence. On Friday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) revealed that he had caught the beverage giant "red-handed," posting two screenshots of its website, one of which included references to BLM, and an updated version that does not. Coca-Cola had originally stated on its website that Sprite, which it owns, had donated $500,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network to "support the group's voting education efforts and their February 2021 Black Future Month program." "We're in this for the long haul," brand lead Aaliyah Shafiq noted. "Lasting change will not happen overnight, so we're committed to continuing to amplofy the voices and efforts of our community, to listen and learn, and to actively help create a better shared future for America." In the updated version of their website, Shafiq's quote is still there, however, the entire sentence highlighting the $500,000 contribution has been deleted. "Editing your website is not enough," Cruz said. "Americans DEMAND an apology." The posts in question were shared in the days following Hamas' brutal massacre of civilians in Israel. BLM Chicago featured an image of a paraglider with a Palestinian flag attached to his parachute. "That is all that it is!" was the caption. Before long, users utilized X's Community Notes feature to point out important context. "The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas used armed gun men on Paragliders to enter a rave in Israel to kill over 260 innocent people partying," the note read, adding that, "previous to this incident, Palestinians were not know[n] for paragliding." It was later deleted, though the group did remain steadfast in its support for the Palestinians over Israel. "For every corporate donor who sent millions to BLM—including Amazon, Apple, BlackRock & Bank of America—do you regret supporting such an antisemitic organization?" Cruz asked on his podcast Wednesday, according to Fox News. The organizer from Los Angeles, Dr. Melina Abdullah, said in her post that "we must stand unwaveringly on the side of the oppressed," adding, "when a people have been subject to decades of unimaginable violence, their resistance must not be condemned, but understood as a desperate act of self-defense."

The perfect weather and booming economy of the City of Angels has drawn in generations of California dreamers. But now America's second-largest city is getting smaller—losing both population and businesses. As the Hollywood strike has revealed, the high costs of housing, living and running a business are pushing Angelenos away. Can the city reverse the big shrink? But is a smaller Los Angeles even a problem?The city's mayor Karen Bass and a picketing actor lay out the affordability problems facing the city, while Shannon Sedgwick of the Los Angeles County Economics Development Corporation explains what is behind the business exodus. We revisit the city's past boom days, and Hans Johnson, of the Public Policy Institute of California, explores how to bring them back.John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon.You can now find every episode of Checks and Balance in one place and sign up to our weekly newsletter. For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The perfect weather and booming economy of the City of Angels has drawn in generations of California dreamers. But now America's second-largest city is getting smaller—losing both population and businesses. As the Hollywood strike has revealed, the high costs of housing, living and running a business are pushing Angelenos away. Can the city reverse the big shrink? But is a smaller Los Angeles even a problem?The city's mayor Karen Bass and a picketing actor lay out the affordability problems facing the city, while Shannon Sedgwick of the Los Angeles County Economics Development Corporation explains what is behind the business exodus. We revisit the city's past boom days, and Hans Johnson, of the Public Policy Institute of California, explores how to bring them back.John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon.You can now find every episode of Checks and Balance in one place and sign up to our weekly newsletter. For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.