Today we welcome Senator Josh Newman. Newman represents Senate District 29. We discuss environmental protection, alternative fuel, elections, the democratic process, and more.

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(01:07) Newman’s path to becoming Senator

(08:41) The bear suit story and effective political advertising

(19:34) The Problem Solvers Caucus 

(23:50) Alternative fuel vehicles

(30:28) Climate change and California’s impact

(41:26) Fundamental democratic process and elections