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Then There's California
Then There's California episodes
- "If you don't have water, you don't have life" / Senator Melissa Hurtado & Liset Garcia, Owner of 'Sweet Girl Farms' in Reedley, CA
Central Valley State Senator Melissa Hurtado sits down with Liset Garcia, the owner of 'Sweet Girl Farms' in Reedley, CA, to talk about how drought, climate change and water shortages are continuing to impact valley farmers.
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49 min - " You're going to continue to see us be a beacon" / Senate President Pro Tem Toni G. Atkins, and the Strength of California's Reproductive Rights
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni G. Atkins shares how California has long been a reproductive rights leader, and will continue to protect and expand abortion rights, as other states further restrict those rights, and as the US Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!
22 min - "Shoulder-to-Shoulder With Them" / Senator María Elena Durazo, on the Fight for Immigrant Rights & the Dignity of Workers
State Senator & Latino Legislative Caucus Chair, Maria Elena Durazo shares the story of her personal and professional advocacy on behalf of immigrants & workers, and talks about her new law, SB 62, the Garment Workers Protection Act, and her efforts to secure Medi-Cal coverage for ALL Californians, regardless of immigration status.
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36 min - "Music opened so many doors to me..." / Senator Ben Hueso on Musical & Political Rhythms
In addition to State Senator Ben Hueso's long-time passion for public policy, there's his lifetime passion & love for music! Senator Hueso plays the piano at Sacramento's Stanford Mansion, and talks about his musical & legislative rhythms.
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45 min - Does California's Recall Election Process Need to Be Fixed? / Senator Steve Glazer
Senator Steve Glazer, the Chair of the CA. State Senate Elections Committee, talks about legislative efforts, in the wake of 2020's gubernatorial election, to consider proposed reforms & changes to California's recall election process. He also shares reflections about the Jan. 6th riots in nation's capitol last year, and the ongoing threats to voters' rights across the country.
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38 min - Being a 'Senator Parent' / "It's 110% Teamwork..."
CA State Senators Monique Limón, Josh Newman and Mike McGuire share candid and personal stories about life as a mom/dad to their young children, and the challenges and joys of balancing legislative priorities, travel schedules and other work obligations...with their priorities of being a 'senator parent!'
50 min - The California State Senate Delegation to COP26 / "Climate is Global & Personal"
The 5-member California State Senate Delegation to the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, joins us to share their experiences on the world stage, representing CA's impressive leadership on climate policy and goals for future climate action.
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50 min - Senator Connie Leyva & Ifeoma Ozoma on SB 331 / "Workers Should Always Have the Right to Speak Up"
Equity Advocate Ifeoma Ozoma & State Senator Connie Leyva are co-sponsors of SB 331, the "Silenced No More" Act, a new law that prohibits non-disclosure acts (NDAs) involving workplace harassment or discrimination.
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49 min - "There Needs to Be An Awakening that Great Racial Injustices Still Exist..." / Senator Steven Bradford
Senator Steven Bradford, the Chair of the CA Legislative Black Caucus, discusses restorative justice, reparations, 'atonement' for the many injustices still being directed against African-Americans...and the governor's signing of SB 2 & SB 796.
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40 min - "Women have just about HAD it..." / Senator Lena Gonzalez & the Fight for Reproductive Freedom
State Senator Lena Gonzalez reacts to the recently-enacted, controversial Texas abortion law and its potential to further threaten women's reproductive rights across the country...and highlights her ongoing legislative efforts to ensure California remains a strong, reproductive freedom state.
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About Then There's California
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'Then There's California' is a dynamic, new podcast featuring members of the California State Senate Democratic Caucus discussing legislative priorities, policy and other related issues that make…
California...Exceptional!