SacTown Talks

Today we welcome Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua to the program. Villapudua represents Assembly District 13. We discuss  vocational training, rehabilitation, the water bond, 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!

(04:59) Talking Villapudua’s water bond

(11:02) Budget and Problem Solver Caucus goals

(15:41) Vocational training and rehabilitation for the incarcerated

(23:33) Agriculture, manufacturing, and creating jobs 

(29:38) From Sacramento State to the Capitol

Today we welcome back Nick Sanders of Sanders Political Law. We talk all things new with political law including elections, recounts, the FPPC, development 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!

(03:00) Close elections and the recount process

(15:47) SB 1349 and issues with the FPPC

(23:04) Problems with housing and developers 

(27:26) Political attorney’s focus during non-election years

(36:54) Talking taxes, special funds vs. general funds

Today we welcome Senator Josh Becker. Becker represents Senate District 13. We discuss public safety, environmental protection, social justice 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!

(01:22) Becker’s journey to politics

(06:56) Revisiting Becker’s time in Guatemala

(09:49) Clean tech, green energy, and reducing emissions

(15:07) Budget goals, wildfires, and affordable housing 

(19:47) The Half Moon Bay shooting, gun laws, and criminal justice 

(27:08) Bringing ideas from Full Circle to California

Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundation, 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!

(01:06) Don’s journey to the Irvine Foundation

(06:48) Investing in climate resilience and getting through the pandemic

(12:25) Working together with the state of California

(14:49) Promoting greater equity and access to opportunity 

(19:36) Working together and the role of philanthropy

(23:44) Advice to those thinking of getting involved in philanthropy

Today we welcome Consulate General, Joe White, of the UK Consulate in San Francisco. We discuss UK-CA relations including agriculture, tech policy, trade 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!

(01:08) Joe White’s journey to Consul General in CA

(07:21) Tech policy and regulating artificial intelligence

(14:11) Agriculture and trade relations

(20:12) Talking national security technology 

(24:16) Looking forward to the future of technology

Today we welcome Senator Anna Caballero. Caballero represents Senate District 14. We discuss the high speed rail, housing, public protection 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!

(05:21) Redistricting and the election 

(13:15) Discussing the high speed rail 

(28:45) Talking SB6 and property tax

(35:28) Caballero’s legislative package and goals

(41:06) Water conservation and CA energy sources

Today we welcome Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco. Pacheco is a freshman legislator representing Assembly District 64. We discuss housing, homelessness, mental health, climate change, 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!

(04:36) Pacheco’s journey to politics

(13:53) Improving the workforce and creating jobs 

(17:00) Addressing homelessness

(19:28) Housing in Downey

(24:18) Protecting CA immigrants

Today we welcome Senator Lena Gonzalez. Gonzalez represents Senate District 33 and serves as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. We discuss environmental protection, reducing emissions, the high speed rail, equal 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!

(05:38) Modern transportation issues

(10:38) Transitioning to clean fuel and incentives 

(13:35) Discussing the high speed rail

(17:22) Climate change and environmental protection goals

(26:12) Windfall gas profits and hydrogen fuel

(31:32) Talking state parks and protection

Today we welcome Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jacskon. Jackson is doctor of social work and now represents Assembly District 60. We discuss childcare, youth development, equal rights, the mental health crisis 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!

(02:08) Dr. Jackson’s journey to where he is now

(08:03) Youth development and preventing homelessness

(12:57) Being Head of Human Services and budget goals

(19:22) Talking Jackson’s bills and focuses 

(24:37) Affordable housing and AB 11

Today we welcome Senior Vice President and Head of Global Public Affairs for East West Bank, Travis Kiyota. We discuss Kiyota's career, public policy, government relations, ending API hate 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!

(01:19) Kiyota’s start in politics and government relations 

(06:02) Global dynamics and Kiyota’s focus with East West Bank 

(11:35) Dual roles with East West Bank 

(13:23) Addressing API hate 

(17:32) Expert networking and hiring staff