Capitol Chat

Capitol Chat episodes:

• 02.06.2020

  Insight Digital Special: Capitol Chat On Rent Control And A Move To Unionize Childcare Workers

  On this week’s Capitol Chat: an initiative to expand rent control in California has qualified for the November ballot, and childcare providers in California rallied at the Capitol and are mobilizing to unionize.

  
• 01.23.2020

  CapChat: Santa Anita Horse Deaths / Uber Pilots New Pricing / State Of The State

  There have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State...

  
• 12.12.2019

  Presidential Candidate Visits To CA And NV And The Individual Mandate

  As the primaries approach, candidate visits to the Western US continue. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was just in California and Sen. Elizabeth Warren was in Reno. And we talk about the coming of the state’s individual mandate.

  
• 12.05.2019

  Capitol Chat: State Refuses To Release Sexual Harassment Complaint Data Since January

  The California Legislature has refused CapRadio’s public records request for data on sexual harassment complaints, from January to the present. CapRadio’s Ben Adler shares his latest reporting and what this could mean for how accusations are handled

  
• 11.14.2019

  Impeachment Inquiry Update & California Democratic State Endorsement Convention Preview

  California Democrats head to Southern California this weekend for their endorsing convention. One question CapRadio’s Ben Adler will be asking is: Is California less important for candidates running for president than it was just a few months ago?

  
• 10.31.2019

  The Week In California Politics: Gavin Newsom, PG&E, The CPUC And The Gig Economy

  CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about the week in California politics from Gov. Newsom’s high profile spat with PG&E to why PUC commissioners have fixed terms, plus a legislative update on AB 5, the high profile gig worker...

  
• 10.14.2019

  Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Midnight Deadline

  We’ll get an update from CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler about end-of-session bill signings, as well as a round up of the governor’s reactions to PG&E’s power shut offs.

  
• 10.03.2019

  CapChat: Round Up Of Presidential Candidates In Nevada; California As The 'State Of Resistance'

  CapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol.

  
• 06.06.2019

  Capitol Chat: It’s Budget Season In The State Capitol

  It’s budget crunch time in the State Capitol. That’s because the state budget has to finalized no later than midnight on June 15. We’ll have Capitol Bureau chief Ben Adler to tell us where things stand.

  
• 05.30.2019

  CapChat: Previewing The California Democratic Party Convention

  The California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco.

  
• 05.09.2019

  It’s Time For Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'May Revise' Budget Announcement

  Every year in May, California’s governor releases a revised state budget. Will there be optimism or doom and gloom? The so-called “May Revise” is kind of a big event, and is greatly anticipated by those who follow the state budget...

  
• 05.02.2019

  Capitol Chat: High Speed Rail Update, May Budget Revise And Campaign Season Begins

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest on high speed rail, negotiations on the state budget and the beginning of presidential campaigning in California.

  
• 04.18.2019

  Capitol Chat: Gov. Newsom’s First 100-ish Days

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler analyzes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first 100 days in office, and what lies ahead for the state.

  
• 04.11.2019

  Capitol Chat: New Bills Moving Through The Capitol

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about the legislation making its way through California's Legislature right now, including use of force bills, charter school regulations and a proposed soda tax.

  
• 04.05.2019

  Capitol Chat: Police Use of Force Bills

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler compares two competing bills to regulate how law enforcement use deadly force in California.

  
• 02.28.2019

  Capitol Chat: California Republicans Rethink Approach In 2019

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about the new approach California Republicans are taking in 2019.

  
• 02.21.2019

  California And Trump Face Off Over High Speed Rail Money And Border Emergency

  CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler dives into whether California can keep the bullet train project on track in light of President Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim $2.5 billion of high speed rail funding.

  
• 02.07.2019

  Capitol Chat: Competing Approaches To Curb California Police Shootings

  In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom.

  
• 01.31.2019

  Capitol Chat On 'The Power Of The California Delegation'

  LA Times political reporter Sarah Wire shares her latest story on the California members of the House and Senate leading the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington D.C.

  
• 01.24.2019

  Capitol Chat: PG&E Bankruptcy Updates And California’s Response To The Shutdown

  As PG&E moves closer to declaring bankruptcy and the federal government remains shut down, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler share some lawmakers’ responses.

  
• 01.17.2019

  Capitol Chat: PG&E Problems And Newsom’s First Two Weeks

  PG&E announced it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — how will the legislature respond? Plus, a look at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first two weeks on the job.

  
• 01.11.2019

  Capitol Chat: Gov. Newsom Unveils Plan To Spend More On Housing, Education And Healthcare

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reports on Gov. Newsom’s first budget proposal.

  
• 12.20.2018

  Capitol Chat: New Year, New Laws

  Every year hundreds of new California laws take effect on January 1. Many of them won't have much effect on our daily lives, but Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins Beth Ruyak to take a closer look at some that...

  
• 12.13.2018

  Capitol Chat: Jerry Brown’s Exit Interview

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reflects on Jerry Brown’s accomplishments as governor in this week’s Capitol Chat.

  
• 12.04.2018

  Capitol Chat: California Legislature Back in Session

  CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for Capitol Chat to talk about lawmakers' first day of work at the State Capitol for the 2018-2019 legislative session Monday.

  
• 11.19.2018

  Trump, Brown And Newsom Tour Wildfire Devastation In Paradise

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps a visit to the Camp Fire area by President Donald Trump, Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov.-elect Newsom.

  
• 11.09.2018

  Capitol Chat: Update On California's Too-Close-To-Call Races, Governor-elect Newsom Slams NRA

  CapRadio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins Beth with the latest on California's unresolved congressional and statewide races. Plus, Governor-elect Gavin Newsom made his first public appearance since Election Night on Thursday in San Francisco.

  
• 11.07.2018

  CapChat: Gavin Newsom Claims Victory in California Governor’s Race

  CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler was in Los Angeles last night when Newsom claimed victory over his Republican competitor John Cox. Adler explains what happens next and recaps some of the other statewide races.

  
• 11.02.2018

  Capitol Chat: Governor's Race And Keys To The House

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler tells us about what the two candidates for governor have to say in the final days of their campaign. We also preview the new episode of Keys to the House.

  
• 10.25.2018

  Capitol Chat: The Latest Pre-Election Polling In California

  Ben Adler explains the latest findings from a pre-election poll by the Public Policy Institute of California and previews the next episode of his election podcast “Keys To The House."

  
• 10.18.2018

  Capitol Chat: Orange County’s Battleground Districts

  Ben Adler is in Orange County to cover some of the country’s most hotly-contested Congressional elections in this year’s midterms. He’ll join us by phone to give us the latest as both sides make the final push to get out...

  
• 10.02.2018

  Capitol Chat: Governor Brown Signs Flurry of Bills

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler wraps up the legislative session with information of a variety of bills signed by Governor Brown this weekend

  
• 08.16.2018

  Capitol Chat: Time’s Running Out For These State Bills

  The California state legislative session only has three weeks left, but lawmakers have yet to decide the fate of several important bills.

  
• 08.09.2018

  Capitol Chat: DMV Under Scrutiny

  State government reporter Ben Bradford reports on a failed call to audit the DMV.

  
• 08.03.2018

  Capitol Chat: California Clashes With Trump Over EPA Emissions Standards

  CapRadio's Ben Bradford tells us about the conflict between California lawmakers and the Trump administration over emissions standards.

  
• 07.26.2018

  Capitol Chat: Paying For Wildfires

  Who should pay the billions of dollars in wildfire damages that occur every year in California? A hearing to assess that has begun and Ben Adler explains why it could become a political battle.

  
• 07.19.2018

  Capitol Chat: Ben Bradford On State Supreme Court Blocking Three Californias Plan

  State Government Reporter Ben Bradford joins us to talk about the now-blocked measure to split California into three states and more in this week's Capitol Chat.

  
• 07.13.2018

  Capitol Chat: Politico's Jeremy White On Rent Control

  Politico reporter Jeremy White joins Insight to to help us understand the controversial rent control ballot measure coming before California voters this November.

  
• 04.21.2017

  Bureau Chief Ben Adler Recaps His Week At Capitol Hill

  Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps his week in Washington D.C. where he observed California's Congressional delegation.

  
• 04.14.2017

  California's First Legal Challenge Against President Trump

  The first legal challenge to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities begins on Friday. State government reporter Ben Bradford joins Insight from San Francisco for a preview of the case.

  
• 04.07.2017

  After Fueled Emotions, Gas Tax Bill Heads To Governor Brown's Desk

  After some arm-twisting and head spinning, lawmakers send the gas tax increase to Governor Brown's desk, who is expected to sign the bill into law.

  
• 03.23.2017

  LA Times Reporter Recaps Russian Interference And Affordable Care Act Vote On Capitol Chat

  The House will vote Thursday for a replacement to the Affordable Care Act, with several in the California Congressional delegation remaining undecided. Sarah Wire with the LA Times explores where they stand.

  
• 03.17.2017

  What Does The Future Of High-Speed Rail Travel Look Like Now?

  What are the roadblocks facing Governor Brown’s High-Speed Rail project and how soon could we see autonomous vehicles on California roads? State Government Reporter Ben Bradford has these answers in this week’s Capitol Chat.

  
• 03.10.2017

  Capitol Chat: Governor’s Race, Gas Tax And Growing Tensions In The Legislature

  A conservative businessman has entered the growing field of contenders in California’s gubernatorial race. In this week’s Capitol Chat, Bureau Chief Ben Adler has insights on John Cox and the growing tensions in the Legislature.

  
• 03.03.2017

  Capitol Chat: Sessions, Privacy And State Senate Clash

  Sen. Kamala Harris calls for Jeff Sessions to resign and state lawmakers can expect to have their private communications monitored. State Government Reporter Ben Bradford recaps this week in politics on Capitol Chat.

  
• 02.23.2017

  Capitol Chat: Congressional Town Halls And Dam Inspection

  With federal lawmakers in recess, Congress members Tom McClintock and Doris Matsui made their way to the Sacramento region for town hall meetings with their constituents. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps both.

  
• 02.17.2017

  Capitol Chat: Oroville, Mexican Delegation and Kamala’s Maiden Speech

  The federal government has approved federal funding for the storm disasters affecting California including the Oroville Dam. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains this and the Mexican delegation in town as part of this week’s Capitol Chat.

  
• 02.10.2017

  A Message On Climate Change From Former EPA Head

  What role will California continue to play in the fight against climate change? Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford sat down with the former head of the EPA and has new climate change legislation to discuss.

  
• 02.03.2017

  State Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On Immigration

  Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital.

  
• 01.26.2017

  California Lawmakers Respond To Trump's Wall Promise

  On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced executive actions on immigration that would reduce federal funding for sanctuary cities and begin to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the reactions.