The California Politics Podcast remains on hiatus while we determine its long-term fate (we're working on it). In the meantime, a special episode as we discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom and California politics 2019 from the stage of the Los Angeles T

January 25: From California to the White House

Jan 26th, 2019 35m 3s

This week, we discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' entry into the 2020 presidential race. We also look at the intense political challenges over wildfire policy and PG&E's expected bankruptcy. And we discuss the decision by a San Diego legislator to leav

January 7: California's 40th Governor

Jan 8th, 2019 44m 47s

This week's episode: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes office and immediately offers major policy proposals on healthcare and education. We discuss those efforts plus the spirit the Newsom family brings to the capital city. And a moment in podcast histor

December 30: A Governor Like None Other

Dec 31st, 2018 30m 45s

This week: A conversation with Gov. Jerry Brown, California's longest-serving governor, who exits the political stage on Jan. 7. Hear excerpts of a conversation recorded at his Colusa County ranch just before Christmas with John Myers of the Lo

December 14: Epilogue, Prologue

Dec 15th, 2018 43m 51s

This week, we take a look at the final election results from November's contests across the Golden State. And we discuss some of the recent announcements about the team being assembled by Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With John Myers, Melanie Mason

December 7: Stepping Down, Moving In

Dec 7th, 2018 37m 37s

On this week's episode, we discuss the abrupt resignation of the California Democratic Party's chairman and we take a look at the topics and dynamics expected from the new California Legislature and its work with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With J

November 16: The Political Flood

Nov 17th, 2018 36m 47s

This week, we step back and take a broad view of the enormous sea change -- the flood, so to speak -- that arrived on election day in California. Democrats did more than just dominate, and Republicans are in their weakest position perhaps ever

November 9: Winners and Losers

Nov 10th, 2018 50m 12s

This week: Our post-election look at California's most interesting and competitive races. We talk the battle for the House, the election of a new California governor and the ballot measures that voters had to sort out on election day. With John

November 2: The Election Projection

Nov 3rd, 2018 59m 36s

This week, a supersized all-star edition of our politics podcast. We discuss the races for governor and Senate, along with the battleground House seats in Orange County. Plus, the fate of Propositions 6 and 10 lie in the hands of voters on Tues

October 19: Status Quo

Oct 19th, 2018 48m 42s

This week: New polling shows some, but not substantive, shifts in the races for California governor and U.S. Senate. We also discuss the event featuring the Senate candidates (was it really a debate?). And we look at the major 2020 fight over t

October 5: The Battlegrounds

Oct 6th, 2018 44m 3s

This week: Our exclusive LA Times/UC Berkeley poll results from some of California's most hotly contested congressional battleground districts. Plus, a final look at Gov. Jerry Brown's late bill signings. And we discuss natural disasters and ho

September 28: On to the Campaign

Sep 29th, 2018 39m 27s

This week, we look at new statewide polling and campaign cash reports in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and two key ballot propositions. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

September 21: The Kavanaugh Conundrum

Sep 22nd, 2018 53m 18s

This week: An accusation against the Supreme Court nominee rattles California's U.S. Senate race. Plus, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on the "straw law" and wildfire prevention as well as a veto on later school start times. And a samp

September 5: The Final Gavel

Sep 6th, 2018 46m 45s

This week: The California Legislature adjourned for 2018, and we've got a breakdown of some of the biggest last-minute debates on police accountability and wildfire prevention. We also look at the biggest bills that were killed and some key pro

August 24: The Clash and the Cash

Aug 25th, 2018 23m 50s

This week: A short podcast episode to discuss the still fluid negotiations over a comprehensive wildfire plan at the state Capitol and the allegations against Rep. Duncan Hunter. Plus, a misconduct allegation against a GOP state senator hangs o

August 17: Divided Loyalties

Aug 18th, 2018 45m 5s

This week: Like-minded advocates and lawmakers could split on the contentious issues of bail reform and police accountability as the California Legislature winds down its 2018 session. Plus, an exclusive investigation into the state's property

August 10: The March to the End

Aug 10th, 2018 46m 56s

This week, the podcast returns from our summer hiatus! We take a look at the big battle in the Legislature's final month over wildfires and utility company liability. Plus, we discuss the brouhaha in the state Capitol over long DMV lines. And a

June 29: Three Big Deals

Jun 29th, 2018 50m 2s

This week: Blockbuster deals at the state Capitol to keep three proposals off the November statewide ballot. We also take a quick glance at the 12 propositions that did end up on the ballot, and a few thoughts on the landmark Janus v. AFSCME ru

June 22: Mano a Mano in the Governor's Race

Jun 23rd, 2018 42m 30s

This week: A fresh USC/LA Times poll of the November matchups in the race for governor and the U.S. Senate contest. We also discuss the intense political week that was in illegal immigration. And a special state Capitol edition of the politics

June 15: A Bundle for the State Budget

Jun 16th, 2018 41m 23s

This week: California's new state budget goes to the governor, with plenty of cash and some new spending proposals. We also discuss the Legislature's newly announced policy on sexual misconduct complaints. And a quick tour through election resu

June 8: The Votes Are In

Jun 8th, 2018 53m 16s

This week, we sort through all of the detailed results of the races for governor and U.S. Senate in California's June 5 statewide primary. And we examine the takeaways of this wild, top-two primary election. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and S

June 1: The Pre-Primary Podcast

Jun 1st, 2018 43m 45s

This week: The statewide primary is only hours away. We take one final look at the races for governor and U.S. Senate along with new statewide public polling. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.

May 18: The Campaign Ads

May 19th, 2018 57m 34s

This week: We give a listen to some of the most interesting television ads in California political races on airwaves everywhere -- plus, the big news of Trump's endorsement in the race for governor. Then, we discuss the end of the sexual harass

May 11: The Candidates Debate

May 12th, 2018 46m 22s

This week: We look back at Tuesday's prime-time debate of the major candidates for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times

May 4: Republicans Rally, The Debate Looms

May 5th, 2018 51m 58s

This week: California Republicans gather for their statewide convention and a possible endorsement in the race for governor. Plus, a preview of next week's gubernatorial debate with Chuck Todd of NBC's Meet the Press. And we discuss the birth o