This week, a special episode from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. A panel of Times political writers discusses the view from California in the era of Trump. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Mark Barabak, Seema Mehta and Liam Dillon.

This week: California's members of Congress face their constituents in a series of testy town halls across the state. Plus, we take a look at how April tax revenues are shaping the budget negotiations that begin soon in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: Lawmakers consider moving the California presidential primary in an effort to make the Golden State third behind Iowa and New Hampshire in 2020. Plus, the fallout from last week's big transportation tax and fee vote -- from constituents back home to the impact on 2017's climate change efforts. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week: The big vote on a $52 billion transportation deal in Sacramento. We break down all the details, plus we discuss the big court ruling on California's cap-and-trade program and a look at the special congressional election in Los Angeles. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project

This week, Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders roll out their new multi-billion dollar transportation plus. We also discuss tough talk on sanctuary cities from the Trump administration. And, the departure of the Oakland Raiders is a reminder of the political limits of big-time professional sports. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown's big trip to the nation's capital in one of its most bruising political periods. Plus, we discuss the politics of the tuition hike announced by CSU. And a brief look at new voter registration numbers that spell big trouble for California Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we discuss big proposals from President Trump -- environmental protection and budget cuts -- that will impact California. We also take a look at a sweeping higher education plan from Democrats in Sacramento. And the end of an era in Los Angeles politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: The California impact from congressional action to replace Obamacare. Plus, we look at Gov. Jerry Brown's new chance to shape the state's highest court. And more buzz over who might -- or should -- run for statewide office in 2018. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

This week, we discuss the political and policy road ahead once California's drought is officially declared over. We also take a look at Gov. Jerry Brown's plea to the feds for Bay Area commuter train cash, and then a bit of political potpourri to round out the week. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Marisa Lagos of KQED News and Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project.

This week: Gov. Jerry Brown rolls out a quick flood protection plan, which relies in part on help from the federal government. We also look at more news in Democratic lawmakers' ongoing battle with all things Trump, and we discuss a Senate dustup that could provide momentum to convention-going Republicans. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.