This week: President Trump comes to California, and the political world sizzles. Plus, filing season is now over for statewide and regional races in the Golden State. And some developments on the debate over healthcare reform in Sacramento. Plus, the best of tweeted questions for our lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week's episode looks at the political firestorm from the Trump administration lawsuit against California's new immigration laws, and the showdown in Sacramento with the U.S. attorney general. We also look at the impact now that the sexual misconduct investigation has been completed involving state Sen. Bob Hertzberg. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week's episode looks back at the biggest battles from the California Democratic Party convention -- which ended in no endorsements in the biggest races. Plus, we discuss the decision of a Republican close to President Trump to drop out of the governor's race. With John Myers and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times.

This week, we discuss the abrupt resignation of state Sen. Tony Mendoza, just moments before he faced a debate over his expulsion in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. We also preview some of what we're watching at the weekend California Democratic Party convention. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week's episode is all campaign news. We discuss two surprise decisions to run for statewide office -- one, a former GOP officeholder and one a dark horse Democrat for governor. Then, we discuss endorsements by California largest labor union. And the lightning round! With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times

This week: A female legislator faces sexual misconduct allegations as lawmakers pass a new staff whistleblower act. And we dig into that new public poll in the race for governor -- with two Democratic candidates neck and neck. Analysts: John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times

This week: Legislative officials reveal more than a decade's worth of sexual harassment investigations. Plus, we check in on the new campaign cash totals in the races for California governor and U.S. Senate. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's final State of the State address seems to talk a lot about a subject (legacy!) he doesn't like to discuss. Plus, we recap a tense state Senate debate over a lawmaker's leave of absence. And we replay the greatest moments from this week's debate between major candidates for governor. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

This week: A clash over immigration enforcement offers major political flashpoints in California. We then review the most likely items that will appear as November ballot measures. And finally, a little talk about the "down-ticket" statewide races. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's final state budget plan is another demand to not spend all the cash. Plus, we discuss two major retirements from Congress -- California Republicans Royce and Issa, plus news on the political plans of Steyer and Ose. And... the politics lightning round is back!