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California Nation
by The Sacramento Bee
The Sacramento Bee presents California Nation, your go-to source for the latest political news from the world's fifth-largest economy. Each show, we focus on what's happening way out West and how it could shape the national conversation.
Episodes
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Confronting Sexual Harassment in California State Legislature
In this episode of California Nation, Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran talks with Samantha Corbin, Adama Iwu and Alicia - three of #WeSaidEnough's co-founders - about sexual harassment in the California State Capitol. How much has really changed since the #MeToo movement in 2017? What will...
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California Recall: Should Gov. Gavin Newsom be worried?
In this episode of California Nation, Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran discusses the looming recall election with three political experts: Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School; Mike Madrid, a veteran Republican political consultant, and; Garry South, a veteran Democratic...
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How one man said goodbye to Rush Limbaugh
Rusty Manseau was once Rush Limbaugh's #1 fan. But when he stopped paying attention to politics in disgust after President Barack Obama got re-elected in 2012, he experienced an unexpected change. California Nation host Gil Duran gets the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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As COVID-19 spikes, government botches vaccine rollout
The botched rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has created anger and frustration. Even if federal and state authorities manage to straighten out the vaccine distribution, they'll have to confront another problem: fear and mistrust that create "vaccine hesitancy" in some communities. In this episode…
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Mike Madrid says 'Trumpism' just beginning
In this episode of the California Nation podcast, Sacramento Bee opinion editor Gil Duran speaks with California Republican Mike Madrid about the rise of 'Trumpism,' which will outlive Donald Trump's presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Sacramento doctor speaks out on COVID-19 surge
Sacramento emergency medicine Dr. Alex Schmalz volunteered to go to New York City during last spring's COVID-19 surge. Now he's back in Sacramento as cases surge in California, and he has a message for those who don't take the virus seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Do Gov. Gavin Newsom's climate actions go far enough?
In this episode of the California Nation podcast, Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran talks to climate activists and industry representatives to get their take on the governor’s bold announcement that California will ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. This week’s guests: ▪ RL…
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California faces eviction tsunami, ponders wealth tax
In this week’s episode of the California Nation podcast, I talk to community advocates and legislators who say California must take urgent action to protect people from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Conversations with Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, and David Chiu, D-San Francisco, as...
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Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris for VP
In this episode of the California Nation Podcast, The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board discusses Biden’s history-making pick. What does Biden’s choice say about his strategy against Trump? Will Harris’ historic candidacy boost turnout among key voter groups? Will Trump’s attacks on Harris as a...
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Could California's Karen Bass be Joe Biden's vice president?
Most Americans don't know Rep. Karen Bass, but she's on Joe Biden's shortlist for vice presidential picks. The lifelong activist and former speaker of the California State Assembly speaks with Sacramento Bee Editorial Board members Marcos Breton, Gil Duran, Lauren Gustus and Jack Ohman about her...
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Can Gov. Newsom regain control of California's coronavirus crisis?
In his second year as California governor, Gavin Newsom finds himself dealing with an unprecedented crisis: the coronavirus pandemic. Despite early success in bending the curve, coronavirus infections, and COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, are now surging in California. What happened? What…
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Will opening California schools during the coronavirus surge be a deadly mistake?
Despite a surge in coronavirus infections, some California schools are still planning to reopen. The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board speaks with Austin Beutner, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), about his decision to keep the state's largest school district closed...
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Did Sacramento Police need to kill Darell Richards?
Sacramento Bee California Opinion Editor Gil Duran and Executive Editor Lauren Gustus examine the case of Darrel Richards, a mentally-impaired 19-year-old Black man killed by Sacramento police in Sept. 2018. One witness, and an attorney for Richards' family, say the situation could have been...
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Coronavirus: A Second Wave?
After a two-month coronavirus lockdown, Gov. Newsom is rushing to reopen the state. One medical expert says California has now decided to "fly blind." In this episode of California Nation, Sacramento Bee Opinion Editor Gil Duran interviews UC Berkeley epidemiologist Dr. Lisa Barcellos, State Sen....
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A quick update
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California's primary is approaching. Here's what to watch for
This week on the podcast, we're bringing you a conversation with Paul Mitchell, vice president of the bipartisan voter data firm, Political Data, Inc. Stories featured in today's show include: See where Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning in California Bernie Sanders criticizes...
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Voting has begun in California. Does Michael Bloomberg have a shot?
Early voting is underway in California. Michael Bloomberg recently spoke to The Bee about his pathway to the Democratic presidential nomination and ties to the Golden State. For more information on how to vote, how delegates are assigned and how Bloomberg is competing, please check out the...
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Candidate Conversation: Joe Biden
In his first California interview since declaring his 2020 bid for president, former Vice President Joe Biden sits down for a taping of The Sacramento Bee's "California Nation" podcast. This week on the show, Biden discusses his approach to winning the Golden State, as well as his plans to…
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Candidate Conversation: Cory Booker
This week on California Nation, we sit down with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to talk about his pathway to the Democratic nomination, given his recent struggles to get onto the debate stage. He also discusses his ideas for making housing more affordable, improving the environment and confronting…
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Debate Rewind: Highlights from the LA Democratic debate
In the final episode of 2019, host Bryan Anderson shares the highlights from his trip to the Dec. 19 Democratic debate in Los Angeles. Top moments include Amy Klobuchar weighing in on California wildfires, Gavin Newsom evaluating the state of the race and Tom Perez discussing whether…
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Who's benefiting from Trump's tax cuts law?
This week on the podcast, McClatchy DC reporter David Lightman joins the podcast to discuss his reporting about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Later on, Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, makes an appearance to offer his perspective on the legislation. Finally,...
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Will California get its due in the 2020 primary?
California Democrats gathered in Long Beach recently for the state party's convention. With Joe Biden holding his first public rally in the area and a dozen Democratic presidential candidates on hand for the convention, we take a look at the state of the primary race and the lack of attention...
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One year later, a look back at the Camp Fire
Today on the podcast, we're revisiting our conversation about the Camp Fire. Make sure to watch the documentary, "When Paradise became hell" by Alyssa Hodenfield. We'll be back in your podcast feed in a couple weeks with a new episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How far can California go on guns?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a package of bills to limit access to guns. Today on the podcast, we look into the issue and hear from advocates on both sides of the gun violence debate. Guests include Amanda Wilcox of the Brady campaign and Craig DeLuz of the Firearms Policy...
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Michael Tubbs evaluates Stockton's universal basic income experiment
Stockton is giving people $500 a month, no strings attached. Here's how they're spending it. This week on California Nation, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs discusses the progress of the city's universal basic income experiment. Tubbs opposes Andrew Yang's plan to give every American $1,000 a month....
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Candidate Conversation: Pete Buttigieg (Sacramento edition)
Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, made his first appearance on our California Nation podcast back in March. A lot has changed ever since. Months later, he is now polling neck-and-neck for fourth place in California with hometown Sen. Kamala Harris. But can he win over progressive…
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Boy, that escalated quickly. Trump v. CA fight rages on
President Donald Trump has spent the last several weeks going after California on issues related to the environment and homelessness, as Gov. Gavin Newsom has pursued the president's tax returns. This week on the podcast, The Sacramento Bee dives into the latest back-and-forth, as well as the...
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Vaccines, gig workers, and rent caps, oh my
It's been an incredibly active year at the California Capitol. From vaccines to rent caps, lawmakers are scurrying this week to pass hundreds of bills ahead of a deadline to get it on the governor's desk. On this edition of the podcast, The Sacramento Bee staff takes a look back at some of the…
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Candidate Conversation: Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is hoping a more pragmatic set of policy ideas will appeal to California voters. The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate spoke at the summer DNC meetings in San Francisco, and joined us shortly thereafter to make her case to voters. For more information, please…
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CA OKs law forcing Trump to release taxes to get on state's 2020 ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Tuesday forcing President Donald Trump to release the last five years of his tax returns in order to get his name on the state's 2020 primary ballot, setting the stage for a legal showdown between Trump and California. For more information on today's...
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2020 Democrats want health care for undocumented immigrants. California's already doing it.
In the first Democratic presidential debate, 10 candidates were asked if their health care plans would provide health care insurance to undocumented immigrants. All of their hands went up. As the national conversation brews, it's worth highlighting what California has already done on the issue.…
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Candidate Conversation: Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is running for president on a series of progressive policy proposals. Calling for free college tuition, decriminalizing border crossings and abolishing private health insurance, she's hoping her message will resonate with California voters. On July 3, Warren held a rally in...
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What's California doing about wildfires and PG&E bankruptcy?
After the Camp Fire killed 85 people, state lawmakers vowed to make wildfires a top priority. But after several months, little has been done. Over the next month, California is expected to come up with a plan to address ongoing concerns about wildfire liability and recovery costs. Guests on this...
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Medicare-for-all, universal, single-payer: What exactly does Gavin Newsom want?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ambitious goals for the state when it comes to health care. But what exactly is his vision for the state’s health care system? This week on the podcast, Bee reporter Sophia Bollag explains. Later in the show, Assemblyman Jim Patterson, R-Fresno, discusses an audit...
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When Paradise became hell
The Camp Fire has taken the lives of 86 people and has put PG&E in financial peril. We take a look back at the most devastating wildfire in California history. Later in the show, Travis Allen discusses his campaign to be the next leader of the California GOP. He believes the party should align...
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CA Democrats have lots of power. What will they do with it?
California Democrats will have historic majorities in the Legislature. But what will they do with it? Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Senate leader Toni Atkins discuss their plans. Later in the show, Congressman Adam Schiff discusses his plans for investigating President Donald Trump. He also...
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Kamala Harris aide resigns over sexual misconduct claims
Questions are being raised about whether Sen. Kamala Harris knew about her aide's sexual misconduct claims. Harris denies having any such knowledge. Later in the show, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discusses the state's ongoing lawsuits against the Trump administration. Finally, one...
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Blue wave hits California. What should Gavin Newsom do with it?
Movers and shakers in the world of California politics offer advice for Gavin Newsom, the state's next governor. Two political consultants also evaluate what the midterms mean for Republicans and Democrats going forward. Guests on today's show (in order of appearance) include Kristin Olsen, Jon...
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48 hours in California's House battlegrounds
If Democrats want to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, they'll likely need to pick up a few seats in California. Orange County has become the epicenter for fierce and expensive congressional fights, as Republicans look to fend off their toughest competition yet. For more...
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Nuts! Walnut growers in trouble amid Trump's trade war
California walnut farmers could be the latest casualty in President Trump's escalating trade. Countries like China have retaliated with tariffs on agricultural commodities coming out of the United States. To address the problem in the walnut industry, Trump is giving producers $34.6 million. This...
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Inside California's ongoing DMV saga
State motor vehicle departments across the country are seeing rising wait times for customers. California's Department of Motor Vehicles has become the epicenter of a problem with long wait lines, as it struggles to implement new laws and modernize technology. Later in the show, Rep. Tom…
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Can Gavin Newsom fix homelessness?
Gavin Newsom discusses homelessness in California, Kevin de León evaluates the future of the Democratic Party, and Brett Kavanaugh is featured in Buzz of the Week. For more information on today's episode, visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article219081775.html.…
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Introducing California Nation
The Sacramento Bee presents California Nation, your go-to source for the latest political news from the world's fifth-largest economy. Each show, we focus on what's happening way out West and how it could shape the national conversation. We'll be back in your feed soon with our debut show! Learn...
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The Sacramento Bee presents California Nation, your go-to source for the latest political news from the world's fifth-largest economy. Each show, we focus on what's happening way out West and how it could shape the national conversation.
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