Unlocking California Politics

Episode 17 of C.A.R.’s Unlocking California Politics Podcast, Unlocking the 2024 State Budget, is out now. C.A.R.’s Senior VP of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle is joined by Assemblymember and Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee Jesse Gabriel to discuss the budget process and how recent changes in the 2024-25 state budget will affect the real estate industry and housing in California. Tune in for exclusive information on all things California budget and housing.

C.A.R. just released its latest episode of the Unlocking California Politics Podcast: Unlocking the 2024 California Primaries. In this episode, political experts Joshua Walters and Rob Stutzman join C.A.R. 's Senior VP of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, to discuss the aftermath of the March 2024 Primary Elections in California, the impact of the low voter turnout, and what they predict will be the top issues on voters’ minds in November.

In this episode, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, is joined by Jim DeBoo, founder of DeBoo Strategic Affairs and manager of the Proposition 1 campaign, to discuss Proposition 1 and how it seeks to address the issues of homelessness and the unhoused, which are top priorities for Californians.

In this episode, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle sits down with Jordan Levine, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist to shed light on what California property owners and prospective home buyers should expect in 2024 in terms of housing interest rates, housing supply, and much more.

In this episode, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle sits down with two of C.A.R. Legislative Advocate Managers, Karim Drissi and Jennifer Svec. Together, they shed light on the eventful journey of this legislative year, and how REALTORS® were the key to C.A.R.’s success.

In this episode, C.A.R.'s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle moderates a discussion with Amy Bach, Executive Director of United Policyholders, and Steve Young, SVP & General Counsel, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California. The podcast sheds light on the ever-evolving and tumultuous homeowner’s insurance market in California and explores possible solutions for homeowners in the Golden State.

In this episode, C.A.R.'s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, interviews California District 11 Senator Scott Wiener and Dan Dunmoyer, the President and CEO of the California Building Industry Association. Their discussion sheds light on the current housing challenges in California and explores why it remains difficult to address the pressing need for more affordable housing in the Golden State.

Episode 10 is the second part of the Meet the New State Legislators series. In this episode, C.A.R 's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle interviews two newly elected Democrats; first, Assembly member Esmeralda Soria (District 27), and then Assembly member Blanca Pacheco (District 64). Both discuss their legislative priorities and address the importance of both housing affordability and availability for California families in their districts

Episode 9 is the first of a special two-part series, where we meet newly elected Republican and Democratic state legislators. In this episode, C.A.R.'s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, is joined by two newly elected Republicans, Assemblymember Joe Patterson (District 5) and Assemblymember Josh Hoover (District 7), to discuss their legislative priorities and goals.

Tune into Episode 8 of the Unlocking California Politics Podcast. In this episode, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, Democratic strategist Josh Walters, and Republican strategist Rob Stutzman discuss the impact of the recent election and what to expect in politics and during the upcoming 2023 State Legislative Session