SacTown Talks

Today we welcome Lance Christensen, candidate for California Superintendent of Public Instruction. We discuss Christensen's candidacy, school choice, issues in education, and more.

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

(06:50) Student Choice Initiative

(16:01) Pure pupil spending

(27:59) School choice

(33:55) How does CA compare to other states in education?

(43:04) Raising literacy rates 

Today we welcome Assemblymember Ken Cooley. Cooley represents Assembly District 08, and serves as Assembly Rules Committee Chair. We discuss rule changes, insurance policy, oversight and more.

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

(12:03) The napkin story

(26:40) Rules Committee, why Rules Chair?

(35:15) What's changed over the years

(45:05) Cooley's involvement in insurance

(1:01:00) Symbolism in Capitol architecture 

Today we welcome President of Probolsky Research, Adam Probolsky. Probolsky is a California opinion research expert. We discuss voter polling, reaching voters online, trends Probolsky is seeing, what's changed and more.  

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

(06:45) Prediction accuracy

(15:42) Changes in proposition vote percentages

(19:35) Prop 26 and 27 polling

(23:20) Homelessness

(30:54) Biggest election day surprises

(38:14) Local government involvement 

Today we welcome Senator Nancy Skinner. Skinner represents Senate District 09. We discuss budget goals, healthcare needs, clean energy, reproductive rights and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome Patrick Utz, CEO and Co-Founder of Abstract, accompanied by Formal Advisor Chris Micheli. Abstract provides innovative bill tracking and much more. We discuss how Abstract works, the impact it will make, their expectations and more.  

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome Russell Lowery, Managing Partner with High View Strategies. Lowery is an expert in digital communication and political bridge building. We discuss effective lobbying, the benefits of podcasting, digital marketing, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. Aguiar-Curry represents the 4th California Assembly District. We discuss the importance of telehealth, early education, water, alternative energy, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority, Alexandra Biering. Biering is a water expert with deep knowledge of water in California. We discuss the water crisis, what needs to change, saving water during wet years, fixing infrastructure, and more.

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome the California Legislative Black Staff Association. Alchemy serves as Chair and Cassidy serves as Vice Chair to the association. We discuss what CLBSA has to offer, the importance of assistance, the support they've gained, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

Today we welcome Managing Director of Public Water Now, Melodie Chrislock. Chrislock is a water expert with a focus on recycled water. We discuss the issues with desalination, why recycled water is a beneficial alternative, what needs to happen next, and more.

SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!