Closed Session Podcast is a show about having an insiders seat to LA's business, culture and politics hosted by James Santa Maria and Lauren Delgado. James and Lauren work for The Santa Maria Group, a leading government relations and business solutions firm based in Los Angeles. With over two decades of political experience and a proven track record of results for both local and international clients, James and Lauren help individuals, businesses and organizations navigate through the difficult waters of local, county and state government. The Closed Session Podcast started in 2019 by James as a way of bringing together the different personalities of those in government and the private sector to discuss relevant issues and their many intersections. Get to know those who serve and impact critical public policy issues in a very informal, comfortable and accessible way,