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Hours after the state Assembly passed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legislation to create new oversight for the oil industry, Scott and Marisa discuss the proposal and its evolution since last fall. They also chew over this week’s Los Angeles school strike — and what it means for new L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. Then, California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera joins to offer the industry take on the oil legislation, and talk about the business climate here in California.…

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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Convincing Green Energy Skeptics and Balancing Power in a Marriage 28:46

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Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos sit down with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to talk about her role selling President Biden’s infrastructure and jobs bills — including how she’s working to convince skeptical Americans that clean energy jobs will benefit them. The former UC Berkeley professor and Michigan governor also reflects on how she approached governing in a purple state, and the challenges — and opportunities — she and her husband faced after Granholm ran for office and he put aside his own political aspirations.…

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The Road Ahead: California Politics Podcast 34:16

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In several important ways, the road ahead in California political circles became a little more clear this week. Our podcast examines some potentially game-changing 2016 ballot initiatives that were introduced this week. And we take a look back at a few more of the decisions made by Gov. Jerry Brown on bills — decisions that could offer hints about legislative battles next year. We also offer a programming note, in this final episode of the existing politics podcast. Thanks to all of you for listening!…

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The Beat Goes On: California Politics Podcast 33:14:36

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There was a steady drumbeat of political news this week, led on the California front by Gov. Jerry Brown passing final judgment on some closely watched pieces of legislation. This week’s podcast examines some of those decisions, from Brown’s signing of the hotly debated medically assisted suicide bill to his veto on a series of crime-related proposals. We also examine the emergence of a new player in the brewing 2016 electoral fight over California’s tobacco tax: billionaire activist Tom Steyer.…

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Fighting Words: California Politics Podcast 29:36

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It’s not even 2016, and yet it’s starting to feel like someone will soon shout, “Let’s get ready to rumble!” Welcome to some pre-election skirmishing. This week’s California Politics Podcast tackles the jockeying for which initiative will try to lay claim as the rightful heir to 2012’s Proposition 30 and its tax hike on those who earn the most. We also discuss a brewing Democratic showdown between a sitting state senator and the Assembly speaker. And the one group who, surprisingly, doesn’t seem to be fighting? California Republicans, for a change.…

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On Location: California Politics Podcast 38:28

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Capitol watchers all wanted to know the same thing after legislators wrapped up their work for 2015 and headed home: Who won what, and why? This week, our California Politics Podcast hit the road for a live session at the annual meeting of the Bay Area Council. The region’s business leaders also had a few questions of their own about high-profile legislative battles, and we’ve recorded the entire event for this week’s episode.…

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High Stakes of California’s Lowest Wages: California Politics Podcast 35:22

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For the last few years, the statehouse has been the center of the debate over raising the minimum wage. But as this week’s events make clear, that’s changed. On this episode of our California Politics Podcast, we discuss efforts to raise the minimum wage in various parts of the Golden State and how they may change the debate still raging in Sacramento. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s big week at the Vatican, and a proposed 2016 ballot initiative that could reshape the familiar fight over property taxes and programs to help the poor. I’m joined by Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project, with KQED News’ Marisa Lagos on vacation.…

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A Summer of Special Sessions: California Politics Podcast 25:20

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When someone calls this summer a special one in Sacramento, it doesn’t mean what it might everywhere else. In the capital city, it’s primed to be a season where some of the most complicated policy issues have been teed up for legislative action. But is all of this too heavy of a political lift? This week’s California Politics Podcast takes a closer look at the issues and challenges involved in two special legislative sessions called by Gov. Jerry Brown: One on funding roads and infrastructure, the other on funding health-related services. The challenge will be in finding the tax dollars needed — billions of them — to fix the problems. I’m joined by Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.…

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The Rule of Law: California Politics Podcast 32:41

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From high drama in court to putting a new law on the books, this week’s theme in the world of California politics seems to have a decidedly legal feel to it. This week’s California Politics Podcast is chock full of news and notes. We discuss the ruling on the fate of independent redistricting from the U.S. Supreme Court as well as the justices agreeing to hear the case that could determine the future political power of the California Teachers Association. We also discuss Gov. Jerry Brown’s quick signature on the bill limiting most vaccine exemptions for school children. And a glimpse at the impact of former state Senator Leland Yee’s guilty plea to federal racketeering charges. What a week. I’m joined by Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and KQED News’ Marisa Lagos.…

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The Budget Deal Explained: California Politics Podcast

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It took less than 24 hours for legislators to send a state budget proposal to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk and then concede that it was a spending plan in need of an overhaul. Such is politics. This week, we take a deep dive into the politics of the budget plan agreed to by Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders. I’m joined by KQED News’ Marisa Lagos and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/210974485″]…

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Political Power Tomorrow, Today: California Politics Podcast 40:01

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[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/208845954″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Political power is an interesting thing, in that it’s usually most valuable for its perception — especially among those who fear being on the losing side. This week, we examine some glimpses at both perceived and real political power: A proposed 2016 initiative to limit public sector pensions; a new poll showing how voters see some of next year’s biggest issues; and an intriguing new profile of a major Sacramento power player, First Lady Anne Gust Brown. With KQED’s Marisa Lagos away, I’m joined by Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.…

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The Demands of Democrats: California Politics Podcast 38:14

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Gov. Jerry Brown has an impressive streak going when it comes to calling most of the shots in crafting a state budget. Can he keep it going? This week’s California Politics Podcast looks at the budget demands of Brown’s fellow Democrats, demands that hinge on more optimistic predictions of state tax revenues in the fiscal year to come. We also discuss the potential impact for the Golden State of a case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court that challenges the notion of “one person, one vote” when it comes to drawing political maps. I’m joined by KQED News’ Marisa Lagos, while our friend Anthony York will return next week.…

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The Duel of Democrats: California Politics Podcast 40:02

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No political party can be completely homogenous, and so differences inside California’s dominant partisan ranks shouldn’t come as a surprise. But in some races, those differences seem more like a bitter street brawl. On this week’s podcast, we sift through the election returns and political lessons in Tuesday’s tense state Senate special election in the East Bay. We also take an early look at the Kamala Harris-Loretta Sanchez duel in the 2016 race for the U.S. Senate. As always, I’m joined by Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.…

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Revised and Reignited: California Politics Podcast 36:35

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