KABATALKS

Brothers John and Brian Kabateck choose their sides as they explore the shifting dynamics of the Republican and Democrat Parties with esteemed guest, Dan Schnur, a respected professor and veteran political strategist. From the astonishing influence Donald Trump continues to wield within the GOP, even in the face of a criminal indictment, to the concerns around Joe Biden's age and mental capacity, the conversation twists and turns like a road on the side of a mountain. Probing into ...

I'll bet you're thinking the fireworks are going to fly between your hosts, Brian and John in this episode. But the opposite is true. Brian gives some very thoughtful insight into why he believes the Republican Party has challenges in the state and even the country. John, of course disagrees and Chairwoman Patterson does a wonderful job of positioning the party for growth in the state. When it comes to strategies, once again, Brian offers some insight as to how the Rep...

You may have heard that some people in the state of California aren't too thrilled with the partisanship and lopsided super majority in our state assembly. And that's on both sides of the aisle. In this episode, Tom Campbell, former Congressman and State Senator addresses the purpose and intent of The Common Sense Party with your hosts, Brian and John Kabateck. Hear what it's going to take to get some "common-sense" in our legislature and how this start-up organization is wo...

The brothers Kabateck square off hard in this episode as they posture for their respective political parties with supporting arguments. You'll hear more jabs than in any other episode as it gets a little personal here. Once the dust settles, former Assembly Member, Mike Gatto mediates and moderates the discussion with his own unique perspective and concern for not only the well being of a bi-partisan democracy but for the well being of the Democratic party as well. It'...

Former California State Assembly Member and now Political Strategist, Mike Roos is the focus for the brothers Kabateck in this episode. From current issues and concerns for the state regarding the Democratic party and the lack of presence of the Republican party, to his perspective on whether Governor Newsome will run for President, Mike is very candid in his comments. A little reflection on his time at the Capitol reveals some missteps the state may have made as a bit of the conv...

It's a vigorous discussion as the brothers Kabateck express differing views (surprised?) on what Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. has to say about what both the data show and what he believes it's representing. The topics range from the impact of younger voters on election results to the mayoral outcome in LA to the national front and what may happen come 2024. Lots of opinion, lots of facts and much to be gained from the discussion. 2022 was just a pre-cursor to even mo...

The discussion get's a little contentious as Brian Kabateck, self-professed left leaning and John Kabateck clearly to the right, engage on a variety of topics with Assembly Member Chris Holden. The mutual respect amongst all is clear with the conversation touching on partisanship in the Capital, the Republican Party in California and the significance (or not) of AB257. Their trademark "Fast Questions" reveal the fun and personal side of the Assembly Member as he rockets through wi...

If it were up to former LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley, Los Angeles current DA, George Gascon would be out. A myriad of bad decisions has left LA with some of the highest crime rates in the country and it's not looking any better any time soon. Poor leadership, poor laws and a lessened police force have created a perfect storm for those wishing to violate the law. Gain some insight on what can actually be done from former DA Steve Cooley who had a track record to support...

Oh boy, there's a little friction in the room today as Paul Mitchell returns for a discussion closer to the mid-terms with some more insight on many topics. Is Newsome running for President? (Hint:yes) Does he have a chance? (Hint:no) Or at least that's the opinion. How do California's elections influence the house? Hmmm. No more hints. What about the various propositions? That's an interesting discussion. How about the process for referendum? P...

This is one supercharged episode as the tension from the right and the left, that would be brothers John and Brian, and the topics of conversation are all California pain points. Senator Steven Bradford is steadfast in his positions and shares some observations that support both sides of the political aisle. Topics include, social equity, crime, homelessness and the state of the California exodus. Top those off with a dose of the Republican Party in the state of California, cannabis lic...