Support for NorCal News Now comes from the North State Labor Federation AFL-CIO, which can be reached at 530-343-9474, or online at https://northstatelabor.org ––– Kimberly Ellis is the founder of Unbought–Unbossed (UnB2) and a candidate for c

Silke Pflueger, candidate for California State Senate, District 1

Mar 21st, 2019 1h

Support for NorCal News Now comes from the Butte Glenn Labor Council, which can be reached at 530-343-9474, or online at at https:// northstatelabor.org ––– Silke Pflueger is running in the upcoming primary special election for the California S

Erin Cruz (R) candidate for US Senate

May 12th, 2018 59m 22s

We welcome Erin Cruz, author of Revolution America: Communication Tools for Modern Conservative Women and Republican candidate for Senate in the California primary. In this lively hour of conversation, Cruz talks to Mike and Aaron about

Pat Harris (D), Candidate for US Senate from California

May 4th, 2018 59m 22s

Pat Harris, Democratic candidate for US Senate returns to NorCal News Now for his first video interview to talk about his hopes to get elected over current senator Dianne Feinstein. An accomplished lawyer at the heart of some of the most intere

David Hildebrand (DS) Candidate for US Senate from California

Apr 29th, 2018 59m 22s

This is an interesting, thought provoking, provocative hour, so get ready. This week we welcome David Hildebrand, candidate for US Senate in the 2018 primary and self-described Democratic Socialist, to talk about his race, his opinion of sitti

James Bradley, Republican Candidate for US Senate, California

Apr 25th, 2018 1h

Engaged citizen, veteran and healthcare executive James Bradley joins Mike and Aaron to talk about his run for the U.S. Senate as a Republican and his hopes to beat incumbent U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. In this hourlong interview, Bradley ta

Oroville Dam Crisis and Butte Politics w/Bill Connelly, Butte County Supervisor

Apr 24th, 2018 1h 10m

Butte County Board of Supervisor Bill Connelly joins Mike and Aaron in the studio to talk about the ongoing troubles with the Oroville Dam (which sits in his district), his work to get safety improvements on dangerous sections of Highway 70 as

Dave Jones, Candidate for California Attorney General and Insurance Commissioner

Apr 13th, 2018 1h

Dave Jones, California's current Insurance Commissioner, joins NorCal News Now to talk about his run for Attorney General. In an informative hour-long interview, Jones talks about his experiences implementing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Delaine Eastin, Democratic Candidate for California Governor

Mar 31st, 2018 1h

Delaine Eastin Skypes into the studio for an at times pointed, reflective, incisive and surprising interview with Mike and Aaron. Eastin talks about her current run for governor, what she hopes to achieve if elected governor of California and

Audrey Denney, Democratic Hopeful for U.S. House of Representatives, District CA-1

Mar 21st, 2018 1h

Audrey Denney joins Mike and Aaron to talk about her run in the Democratic Party Congressional primary for the chance to face off against Congressman Doug LaMalfa at the November 2018 ballot box.She talks about what makes her spitting mad, reac

Debra Lucero, Board of Supervisors Candidate for Butte County

Mar 17th, 2018 1h

Debra Lucero, candidate for the Butte County Board of Supervisors District 2, stops by for an in depth, wide ranging political talk sit-down. It turned out to be quite a bit more interesting than most political talks, with Debra not only talkin

Lewis Elbinger, Green Party Hopeful for U.S. House of Representatives, District CA-1

Mar 10th, 2018 32m 12s

Green Party congressional candidate Lewis Elbinger joins us for a surprising and wide ranging interview touching on his hopes to win office, what he thinks his ideas and the Green Party can bring to governing and his experience as a Vietnam war

Rich Ober, Candidate for Chico City Council

Mar 3rd, 2018 32m 27s

Mike and Aaron talk to Rich Ober, candidate for the Chico city council. Topics range from term limits, the meaning of progressive and liberal in the modern Democratic party, term limits and the makeup and mission of the city council, what shoul

Marty Walters, Democratic Hopeful for U.S. House of Representatives, District CA-1

Feb 23rd, 2018 31m 41s

This week we talk to Marty Walters, a Democratic hopeful from Plumas County working to win the chance to run against sitting District 1 Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Marty talks to Mike and Aaron about the issues facing the north state and the coun

Scott Huber, Chico City Council Candidate

Feb 13th, 2018 35m 3s

Mike and Aaron talk to Scott Huber, a progressive candidate for City Council in Chico, CA about the responsibility candidates and elected officials have to their voters, civic civility in the age of Trump and what it means to be a good neighbor

Audrey Denney, Democratic Hopeful for U.S. House of Representatives, District CA-1

Jan 31st, 2018 38m 34s

Joining Mike and Aaron this week is Audrey Denney, one of the most exciting new voices on the local political scene. She's an agriculturalist, educator, instructional designer who's also gunning for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House

Senate Candidate Pat Harris

Jan 12th, 2018 49m 34s

Mike Richman and Aaron Haar interview Pat Harris, the successful progressive attorney running against Dianne Feinstein for the US Senate. Harris discusses Trump, his views on the current Democratic party and what can be done to push back agains

Republican Congressional Candidate Gregory Cheadle

Dec 5th, 2017 38m 24s

Mike Richman and Aaron Haar interview former Republican Congressional Candidate for California District 1 Gregory Cheadle on the direction of the Republican Party, Donald Trump and politics state and nationwide. Every week writer and publisher

Former Candidate Assembly Candidate Ed Ritchie

Sep 15th, 2017 53m 57s

Mike Richman and Aaron Haar interview former Assembly candidate Ed Ritchie about California politics, the direction of the Democratic Party, and politics state and nationwide. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic politica

Congressman John Garamendi on Defunding the Afghan/Syrian Wars, Investigating Trump Ties to Russia and Single-Payer Healthcare

Aug 25th, 2017 38m 21s

Mike and Aaron interview United States Congressman John Garamendi and talk about the Congressman's resolution to halt funding for the wars in Afghanistan/Syria/Iraq until Congress passes a new authorization of force, his suspicion that Presiden

Ken Smith of the News and Review on the visit of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

Aug 14th, 2017 38m 51s

Rundown: We're chatting with Ken Smith, reporter for the Chico News and Review about all things politics, and more importantly, the visit of north state Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Mike and Aaron were both at a contentious LaMalfa town hall, and

David Ferrier of the Community Housing Improvement Program

Jul 28th, 2017 38m 52s

Show Rundown: Mike and Aaron talk with the Dave Ferrier, the President and CEO of Community Housing Improvement Program about affordable housing, the struggle for working class housing and how affordable housing and housing for the homeless are

Andrew Holley, Immigration Attorney

Jul 7th, 2017 36m 34s

Show Rundown: Mike and Aaron talk with Northern California Immigration Attorney Andrew Holley about the Donald Trump travel ban, the state of immigration law in the modern era, how Ronald Reagan was a hero of Latino-Americans (for a time) and h

Diana Dwyre, Author and Political Science Professor

Jun 25th, 2017 54m 47s

Show Rundown: We recap the North State political news of the last few weeks, discuss the special elections in Georgia and South Carolina, explore the Republicans healthcare bid and welcome Political Science Professor and author Diana Dwyre to t

Loretta Torres, Republican Activist

Jun 5th, 2017 52m 47s

Show Rundown: We welcome northern California Republican Activist Loretta Torres to talk about Trump, her local experiences in city council politics, and how she went from a liberal Democrat to a conservative Republican. Every week writer and p