It is that time of the year when lawmakers are trying to figure out what can be done with the money the state has.

A $32 billion, with a capital "B," deficit would terrify most politicians, but not Anthony Rendon — he's got this.

On this special episode, Rendon joins "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen to discuss the state budget, his journey to becoming a politician and why he is leaving his post as the assembly speaker after seven years.

Plus, what he's most proud of accomplishing.