California Politics Now

California Politics Now

By Julia Ann Dudley NajiebNewsPolitics
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California Politics Now episodes

  • (10-7-26) PT2: BHN California Election Connection forum finishes the state propositions followed by an analysis of the gubernatorial debate on CNN and other state office candidates

    On Wednesday, October 7, The California Election Connection weekly three-hour forum series hosted by Black Headline News and ONME News, included a deep analysis of the California gubernatorial debate between Democratic candidate, Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate, Steve Hilton that occurred on CNN September 30, approximately six days before ballots are mailed out to California voters. The public has been informed that this will be the only live gubernatorial debate for California voters before the November 3 midterm elections.

    In part to of the forum, the news show hosts analyzed the controversial voter ID measure, Proposition 39 news headlines related to the millions of dollars raised to support the measure, funded by billionaires related to the Trump Administration's request for extensive, additional voter ID requirements.

    Finally, the live show was extended an extra hour to review the final five propositions on the ballot for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections November 3.

    2 hr 1 min
  • (10-7-26) PT1: BHN California Election Connection forum finishes the state propositions followed by an analysis of the gubernatorial debate on CNN and other state office candidates

    On Wednesday, October 7, The California Election Connection weekly three-hour forum series hosted by Black Headline News and ONME News, included a deep analysis of the California gubernatorial debate between Democratic candidate, Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate, Steve Hilton that occurred on CNN September 30, approximately six days before ballots are mailed out to California voters. The public has been informed that this will be the only live gubernatorial debate for California voters before the November 3 midterm elections.

    In part 1, the news producer hosts, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones continued to review the top two primary finisher candidates for the state office executive of the California government.

     

     

    1 hr 56 min
  • (9-30-26) Listen to ONME News and Black Headline News California Election Connection series as they review propositions

    California Election Connection hosted by Black Headline News and ONME News review Northern California news headlines and the 14 propositions on the ballot this midterm

    Watch the second California Election Connection forum series continued Wednesday, September 30 with news producer hosts, Julia Dudley Najieb, Cheryl Smith, and Brigitte Jones as they review Northern California election-based headlines and the 14 propositions on the ballot.

    The three-hour weekly forum hosted by Black Headline News, ONME News, is designed to focus on practical, voter-centered questions about the economy, housing, education, public safety, health care, climate, jobs, technology, voting access and the future of democracy.

    3 hr 29 min
  • (9-23-28) Listen to first in the ONME News and Black Headline News California Election Connection series

    California Election Connection hosted by Black Headline News and ONME News highlighted the issues among younger voters ages 18 to 40

     

    The first California Election Connection forum in a series that began Wednesday, September 23 hosted by Julia Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones focused on the issues and concerns of younger voters, ages 18 to 40 and local, California election-based headlines in Southern and Central California. The three-hour weekly forum hosted by Black Headline News, ONME News, is designed to focus on practical, voter-centered questions about the economy, housing, education, public safety, health care, climate, jobs, technology, voting access and the future of democracy.

    3 hr 26 min
  • (6-4-26) Listen to Calif. Politics Now after election discussion with Dr. Angelo Williams and Kendra Lewis
    News hosts and guests review key primary election trends and predict the 2026 California midterm election trends happening November 3

    Listen to California Politics Now Post Post-Election Discussion with news hosts Julia Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones with special guests, Dr. Angelo Williams who is a professor of Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Sociology, and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Kendra Noel Lewis, chair of the California Democratic Party Black Caucus.
    3 hr
  • (5-27-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion about the state legislature key races
    Join Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California senate and assembly candidates. News hosts discuss the key races in the legislature on the ballot for the 2026 primary election June 2, 2026.

    The California State Legislature consist of the California State Assembly (lower house with 80 members) and the California State Senate (upper house with 40 members). Both houses of the Legislature convene at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
    2 hr 30 min
  • (5-26-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: news hosts discuss the California U.S. House of Representative candidates
    Join Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring the state of California U.S. House of Representative candidates. News hosts first discuss the key races on the ballot for the 2026 primary election June 2, 2026:  Districts 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 22, and 48.

     California US House of Representatives: As of the 118th Congress (2023-2025) and based on the 2020 Census, California has 52 representatives in the United States House of Representatives. This is the highest number of representatives of any state in the U.S.. California previously had 53 representatives but lost one seat following the 2020 Census due to population changes.
    3 hr 24 min
  • (5-20-26) Listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion with state of California lieutenant gov. candidates
    ONME News talks with a state of California lieutenant gubernatorial candidate about issues in public higher education and more

    Listen on demand with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host and moderate the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California lieutenant gubernatorial candidates.

    Key topics news hosts will address: California's public higher education systems:University of California (UC) Board of Regents
    California State University (CSU)
    Board of TrusteesCalifornia Community Colleges Board of Governors 

    The lieutenant governor of California seat description
    The California Lieutenant Governor is the state's second-highest executive officer, responsible for stepping in as Acting Governor when the Governor is out of state or incapacitated. Elected to a four-year term, they serve as President of the Senate, sit on major higher education boards, and manage state lands and economic development. The office has a budget of nearly $3 million.

    Key responsibilities include:
    Acting as Governor: Automatically assumes the powers and duties of the Governor when the Governor leaves California, or if the office is permanently vacated.

    President of the State Senate: Presides over the State Senate and casts a tie-breaking vote when the chamber is deadlocked.

    Higher Education Oversight: Serves as a voting member on the governing boards for all three of California's public higher education systems:
    University of California (UC) Board of Regents
    California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees
    California Community Colleges Board of Governors

    Land & Environmental Management: Chairs and rotates with the State Controller on the State Lands Commission, which oversees millions of acres of state-owned land, navigable waterways, and offshore oil resources. They also serve on the Ocean Protection Council and the Coastal Commission.

    Economic Development: Chairs the Commission for Economic Development, which advises state leaders on economic planning, business retention, and trade.

    Ad-Hoc Duties: The Governor may delegate additional tasks, councils, and policy initiatives to the Lieutenant Governor
    1 hr 48 min
  • (5-19-26) California Politics Now Election Forum: Gubernatorial candidates explain why they are running for this seat
    In this California Politics Now Election Forum discussion, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones and Cheryl Smith host and moderate the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California gubernatorial candidates discussing these key topics:

    Key topics news hosts will address:
    • Discussion regarding California’s annual billions-of-dollars, structural budget deficit ($18+)
  • Affordability: housing and gas at an all-time high for all Californians
  • Homelessness crisis that continues
  • Utility rates/AI infusion and electricity overload
    • 3 hr 46 min

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California Politics Now focuses on educating potential, new and regular voters about upcoming ballot measures, voter deadlines and interviews with California elected officials, candidates, and…