Best Assemblymembers Podcasts (2024)

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California assemblymember visits Chico to talk affordable housing with local experts 6:29

1h ago6:29

6:29

A panel discussion on affordable housing drew large attendance in Chico. Local affordable housing advocates and experts were joined by a state assemblyman who has a plan for “social housing.” Also, one scientist says climate change is taking its toll on the glacier atop Mt. Shasta as well as others in the state, and California increases water suppl…

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NYS Assemblymember Charles Lavine 28:30

4h ago28:30

28:30

Bill McIntyre talks with New York State Assemblymember Charles D. Lavine, who represents the 13th District here in Nassau County. They speak about the bill he introduced and how New York’s Legislature gave final legislative approval to repeal a 117-year-old law that makes adultery a crime with a sentence of up to 3 months in jail, what is holding u…

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California State Assemblymember Gail Pellerin - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (5/19/2023) 29:19

8d ago29:19

29:19

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, discusses the State Legislatures's "suspense file," how the state is handling a potential $32 billion budget shortfall, and the nitty-gritty of how a bill moves through committees. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

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Ep. 88. Freshmen Perspectives: Assemblymember Dana Levenberg 43:38

16d ago43:38

43:38

Assemblymember Dana Levenberg represents the 95th district in the New York State Assembly. Her road to statewide elected office included a stint as chief of staff for former New York State Assemblymember Sandy Galef, time on the Ossining School Board, and four elected terms as Ossining Town Supervisor. On this episode of Policy Outsider, Assemblyme…

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E328: From Housing to Human Rights - Assemblymember Chris Ward on Shaping the Future 35:34

25d ago35:34

35:34

Today we welcome to the program Assemblymember Chris Ward. Ward represents AD78, serves as Chair of the Assembly Housing, the Community Development Committee, as well as the Select Committee on Biotechnology. We discuss housing affordability, homelessness, utility pricing, elder scams and more. This episode was recorded 3/13/2024 SacTown Talks is a…

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Officials are asking Butte County residents to weigh in on evacuation maps 5:14

4h ago5:14

5:14

Butte County residents are being asked to weigh in on Butte County’s evacuation maps. Also, incentives for Butte County Behavioral Health employees are on today’s board of supervisors meeting agenda, and Chico State warns some students that they may have been exposed to meningitis.By Erik Adams, Sarah Bohannon, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove

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Memorial in downtown Chico honors children killed in Gaza 5:22

1d ago5:22

5:22

Chico community activists reflect on memorial in Children’s Park they created for children killed in Gaza. Also, Chico State is awaiting lab confirmation about a potential tuberculosis case on campus, and two North State jurisdictions are set to receive millions of dollars in aid as part of a large scale initiative by Gov. Gavin Newsom to get peopl…

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E332: Legal Recourse and Court Deference in Government with Chris Micheli 41:09

1d ago41:09

41:09

In this episode of SacTown Talks, Chris Micheli, a seasoned Attorney, Lobbyist, Author, & Professor shares insights into his move back to solo practice, his writing process for books and manuals aimed at simplifying complex legislative and lobbying processes, and his observations on changes in legislative activities and office dynamics post-COVID. …

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Chico improv class will cure your summer blues 7:10

3d ago7:10

7:10

Chico performance artist Dana Moore creates room for those who are looking to leave their comfort zone with her latest improv class starting in May. Also, tomorrow Butte County will hold the first of 11 meetings scheduled throughout the county regarding updating its evacuation maps, and the Chico City Council recently decided to keep a restriction …

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Biden issues disaster declaration for three North State counties due to storms storms 7:41

7h ago7:41

7:41

President Biden has issued a disaster declaration following a request from Gov. Gavin Newsom. It will reimburse 10 California counties, including Butte, Glenn, and Sutter, for disaster response and recovery costs. Also, the Redding Police Department is preparing to release footage after the first officer-involved shooting in Shasta County since its…

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Building Better Foster Care 18:14

8h ago18:14

18:14

California’s foster care system is in desperate need of an upgrade. The list of problems is long…and the outcomes for foster youth have been poor in far too many cases. May is Foster Care Awareness Month so we sat down with Assemblymember Dr. Cory Jackson, a leading voice in the effort to improve the child welfare system, to talk about what needs t…

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The Capitol Connection – Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission 30:00

7d ago30:00

30:00

By WAMC

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Butte County to hold 11 public meetings to help update evacuation maps 5:45

1d ago5:45

5:45

Butte County will hold 11 community meetings to get public input about updating evacuation maps for numerous communities. Also, the Feather River Nature Center in Oroville has been recognized as a ‘monarch waystation’ or a suitable pit stop for the butterfly’s migration, and next week a host of new improvements are slated to get underway for Bruce …

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Affordable housing panel discussion to take place at Chico State 5:49

2d ago5:49

5:49

Chico State is co-hosting an event with housing experts and local and state politicians to discuss where Chico fits in with statewide housing efforts. Also, the Chico Peace Alliance set up an information table in front of the downtown post office yesterday to ask Chico residents to consider where their tax dollars go, and a California congressman h…

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Nearly 30 wells in Chico among hundreds in state that would exceed new safety regulations for forever chemicals 8:46

3d ago8:46

8:46

Nearly 30 wells in Chico are among hundreds in the state that would exceed new safety regulations for forever chemicals in drinking water. Cal Water says it’s working the university is co-hosting an event with local and state politicians as well as housing experts to discuss where Chico fits into statewide housing efforts to bring these wells into …

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E331: Election Insights and Voter Disconnect in California - A Deep Dive with Adam Probolsky 33:03

3d ago33:03

33:03

Today we welcome Adam Probolsky, a renowned pollster from Probolsky Research, discusses the recent election outcomes, voter sentiments, and the apparent disconnect between Californian policymakers' progressivism and the electorate's views. This episode was recorded on 4/10/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and cultur…

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New York Assemblywoman Taylor Darling 27:59

12d ago27:59

27:59

Bill McIntyre talks with New York State Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who represents the 18th district here on Long Island. Ms. Darling is also facing off against Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe will be facing off for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Senate District. The primary is happening on June 25th. They speak about Nassau University…

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Shasta supervisor pushes for unity after avoiding recall 9:07

7d ago9:07

9:07

Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye narrowly avoided a recall. Now, he’s pushing for unity. Also, a group of North State bird enthusiasts is spying on a family of bald eagles and they invite you to join them, and Chico begins pavement upgrades across the city.By Sarah Bohannon, Ken Devol, Angel Huracha, Ava Norgrove, Alec Stutson

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Some North State wells to exceed new federal safety standards for forever chemicals 6:53

7d ago6:53

6:53

The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out the first federal standards for forever chemicals in drinking water. According to an analysis by CalMatters some wells in the North State would exceed the new safety regulations. Also, the California Dream Act Application has been opened to students with mixed citizenship status and non-U.S. citize…

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34. How to work with Celebrity Advocates with guest Earl Dos Santos 32:21

7d ago32:21

32:21

I have the pleasure this week of talking with Impact Strategist Earl Dos Santos. Earl supports creators like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other mission-driven celebrities to leverage their creativity and platform to drive real change in the world. Earl's journey is not your everyday story. With a background in digital marketing, like many of us, he was …

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Ep. 89. Fostering Success at SUNY 27:36

7d ago27:36

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A report we released in February 2024 found that foster youth at SUNY who received funding from the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) tended to reenroll after their first year of college at higher rates than their peers; they also tended to post higher graduation rates for associate degrees and, after six years, bachelor’s degrees. Th…

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The Capitol Connection – Lauren DesRosiers, incoming Director of the Immigration Law Clinic at Albany Law School 27:31

8d ago27:31

27:31

By WAMC

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California State Senator John Laird - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (5/5/2023) 26:15

8d ago26:15

26:15

John Laird, California State Senator, on collaborating with other state governments, a recent bill with the Sierra Conservancy, and how bills are named. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

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Author Tina Baine - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (3/31/2023) 14:54

8d ago14:54

14:54

Tina Baine, author of AROMASTORY: The Overlooked History Of An Underdog Town, on her journalism background, local land grants, and the 12-year process of writing AROMASTORY (which, according to Baine, was not unlike childbirth). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and Kaos.

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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (3/10/2023) 29:12

8d ago29:12

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Fred Keeley, mayor of Santa Cruz, discusses his personal history in Santa Cruz, pay issues in local government, and the city's various housing expansion efforts (most notably south of Laurel). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and "Kalamity Kyle" Keller.

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California State Senator John Laird - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (3/3/2023) 27:26

8d ago27:26

27:26

John Laird, California State Senator, on the pitfalls of corporate fundraising, UCSC on-campus housing, and recent environmental issues in the Sierra Nevada. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

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Santa Cruz County OR3 Director Dave Reid - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (2/24/2023) 30:19

8d ago30:19

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Dave Reid -- Director of the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience -- discuss the office's founding, their response to recent winter storms, and what a public works official can and can't control. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

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ICE flagged 11 inmates at the Butte County Jail for possible detention in 2023 5:33

8d ago5:33

5:33

Eleven inmates at the Butte County Jail were flagged for possible detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last year. But, Sheriff Kory Honea told supervisors at this week’s meeting that ICE did not pick up any of them. Also, the runner-up for a seat on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors asked election officials for a recount. Now …

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Nearly two dozen unhoused residents in Chico forced to move during city’s recent encampment clearing 6:18

9d ago6:18

6:18

The city of Chico is continuing to clear homeless encampments throughout the city. In its most recent enforcement, three encampments were cleared forcing 23 residents to relocate. Also, the Paradise Town Council is expected to vote on a plan for acquiring easements along the route of a proposed sewer line connection with Chico’s water treatment fac…

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Chico to clear three unhoused encampments across the city today 5:57

15d ago5:57

5:57

The city of Chico is set to remove three homeless encampments today. In total, 23 unsheltered residents will be forced to relocate. Also, most business coming before the Butte County Board of Supervisors at its meeting tomorrow pertains to routine budget adjustments and contract approvals but some agenda items stand out, and North State residents w…

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E330: Beyond the Wheel - Navigating Autonomous Vehicles with Adam Kovacevich 26:18

10d ago26:18

26:18

Today we welcome Adam Kovacevich, CEO and founder of the Chamber of Progress. We discuss the founding of the Chamber of Progress, the evolution of tech policy, the potential of autonomous vehicles, safety concerns, employment impact, the future of AV technology and more. This episode was recorded 3/26/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast about Californi…

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Jay Jacobs - Democrat Leadership in Nassau County 28:46

13d ago28:46

28:46

Bill McIntyre learns about the leadership in the Democratic Party and what their thought process is going into the 2024 elections. He speaks with Jay Jacobs, Chairman of the State and Nassau Democratic Committees.By 90.3 WHPC

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City of Chico shares how it spent funds from sales tax increase 5:20

13d ago5:20

5:20

Chico voters approved a 1% sales tax increase. Now the city is detailing where that money went. Also, two minor temblors shook the North State yesterday evening, and the nonprofit Butte County Local Food Network helps individuals grow their own food in community gardens, at schools and in their own backyards.…

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Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) - The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club (3/8/2024) 29:38

14d ago29:38

29:38

Griffin Boyle and Gine Johnson from Central Coast Community Energy 3CE discuss their efforts to re-direct profits locally, the function and importance of heat pumps, and 3CE's Electrify Your Home program. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

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Yurok Tribe regains redwood park land to create their own historical park 10:40

15d ago10:40

10:40

Some 125 acres of forest land in California's Redwood National and State Parks will return to the Yurok Tribe in a first-of-its-kind arrangement. Also, Chico’s historic El Rey Theater is up for sale for just under $2 million, and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 this week to approve the county's election results.…

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Fees for stray shopping carts established by Chico City Council 5:37

15d ago5:37

5:37

Chico has established fees for its shopping cart ordinance aimed at retailers who don’t collect abandoned carts taken off their properties. Also, Chico Housing Action Team has been selected to receive more than $15 million in grant funding, and California’s snowpack is above average for this time of the year.…

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Oroville’s Hmong Cultural Center gets help while facing reduced funding due to Prop. 1 7:32

16d ago7:32

7:32

The Hmong Cultural Center in Oroville is one of several groups facing possible future funding cuts due to Proposition 1, but the center’s concerns are lessened thanks to a nearly $900,000 grant it recently received. Also, Chico State is rebranding its School of Communication. The newly named “School of Media Entertainment, Technology and Immersive …

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E329: Building High-Performance Leaders with Nick Warner 49:07

18d ago49:07

49:07

Today we welcome Nick Warner of Nick Warner Consulting. After 30 years of experience in lobbying, Warner is a dedicated business coach, and hosts his own podcast 'Together at the Top'. We discuss the value of mentorship, meaningful client connections, the significance of personal development, podcasting for businesses and more. This episode was rec…

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Shasta County certifies election results, Crye survives recall election 6:20

25d ago6:20

6:20

Shasta County has certified election results and Supervisor Kevin Crye has survived the recall. Also, the Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County was awarded nearly $900,000 in funding for a youth-led campaign to decrease mental health stigma, and Chico State is inviting students and community members to volunteer in honor of César Chávez this weeken…

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Dixie Fire Canopy Project brings beauty back to the burn scar 6:30

21d ago6:30

6:30

A nonprofit in Greenville hopes to repair the landscape lost in the Dixie Fire by replanting trees and shrubs in the burn scar. The Dixie Fire Canopy Project will host its first planting and seedling giveaway in April. Also, election results have been certified in Butte County. Voter turnout was nearly 47% and higher than the state average which wa…

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The Capitol Connection – Krista Hesdorfer from Hunger Solutions New York 27:31

28d ago27:31

27:31

By WAMC

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Chico art collective to celebrate Amy Winehouse’s music, life 7:03

22d ago7:03

7:03

Fourteen performers paying homage to Amy Winehouse will hit the stage in Chico this April to celebrate the life and music of the singer. Also, the district attorney’s office in Butte County is the latest in the area to offer sign-on bonuses for new hires, and the 18th annual Cinderella’s Closet giveaway in Chico aims to ensure all students can find…

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Ep. 87. Freshmen Perspectives: Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton 27:43

29d ago27:43

27:43

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton was 21 when she first served as executive director of the Democratic Party on Staten Island. Now, she's serving as a freshman senator in the New York State Legislature, representing New York's 23rd District, which covers the North and East Shores of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. As a mother of two and wife to a disa…

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33. From the Army to the California Senate: An Unfiltered Take on Policymaking with guest Senator Josh Newman 37:42

23d ago37:42

37:42

In today’s episode I have the honor of speaking with California Senator Josh Newman (D-29), representing portions of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Senator Newman shares his journey to the California Senate, from a close election victory in 2016 to being the only legislator in state history to be recalled and then regain his seat.…

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Growing Renters Caucus Amplifies Tenants’ Voices 23:59

1M ago23:59

23:59

New Bill Stops Landlords from Denying Housing to Tenants with Pets The chair of the California Legislative Renters Caucus, Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation that prohibits blanket pet bans in rental units in California. AB 2216 will require landlords to have reasonable reason(s) for not allowing a pet in a rental unit and only…

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