Nation State of Play
by Nation State of Play
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders, advocates, and policy-makers themselves to get below the headlines, and show you the true forces shaping our nation state.
Episodes
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Ep. 250 - CalBroadBand | Janus Norman
Janus Norman with CalBroadBand joins Bryan to discuss closing the access gap to broadband in California. (Originally aired 31March23)
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Ep. 249 - Yolo County District Attorney | Jeff Reisig
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig joins us to discuss his new study on the devastating impacts of zero bail. Read the full study and summary here. (Originally aired March 14, 23)
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Ep. 248 - International Medical Corps | Erica Tavares
Erica Tavares with International Medical Corps joins us to discuss critical gaps in California’s healthcare system, and how her organization is helping victims in both the Syria/Turkey earthquake as well as Ukraine. (Originally aired 22Feb23)
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Ep. 247 - Nicole Gill | Accountable Tech
Nicole Gill with Accountable Tech joins us to discuss how to stop hate speech on Twitter. (Originally aired Date 10Jan22)
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Ep 246 - Tiffany Muller - End Citizens United
Tiffany Muller with End Citizens United returns to the show to discuss how democracy performed on the ballot in 2022, and what’s ahead for 2023. (Read the End Citizens United State Democracy Report Card ) (Originally aired 10Jan23)
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Ep. 245 - Verogen | Brett Williams & Anne Marie Schubert
Verogen CEO, Brett Williams and former District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert on how genetic technology is changing law enforcement. (Originally aired: 03January22)
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Ep. 244 - Half the Story Project | Larissa May
Larissa May with Half the Story Project joins us to discuss critical legislation to address social media addiction. (Originally aired 27Dec22)
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Ep. 243 - Danielle Perry & JD Hilzendager
Danielle Perry and JD Hilzendager join us to discuss low-income access to wireless service and data, and how the California Public Utilities Commission is widening the digital divide. (Originally aired 29Nov22)
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Ep. 242 - Jessie Ryan
Jessie Ryan with The Campaign For College Opportunity joins us to discuss access to higher education and how policy-makers can improve community college transfer rates across the country. (Originally aired 17Nov22)
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Ep. 241 - Tiffany Muller
Tiffany Muller with End Citizens United joins us to discuss the impact of big money in politics, what states can do now to address this issue and the impact of big money on the 2022 election cycle. (Originally aired 1Nov22)
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Ep. 240 - Steph B
Bryan has a conversation with Stephen B. Walker about his new podcast, Reason 55, recently launched this Fall. Steph B has worked with California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) and brings his experience to raise awareness of the impacts of the operations of the corrections…
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Ep. 239 - Will Rollins
Congressional Candidate Will Rollins joins us to discuss his campaign in one of the most closely watched House races in the country. We cover the legal implications for gay marriage from the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the latest on the 1/6 investigations, and whether and where Trump may be…
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Ep. 238 Shannon Olivieri Hovis-NARAL Pro-Choice America
Director of NARAL Pro-Choice California, Shannon Olivieri Hovis returns to the show to talk about the choice-focused political fights across the country. (Originally aired 27Sept22)
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Ep.237 - Sarah Soroken/Sal Rosselli - National Union of Healthcare Workers
Bryan reviews the high profile strike of Kaiser Permanente with Sarah Soroken, Kaiser triage therapist, and Sal Rosselli, president of the National Union of Healthcare Workers. They explain the resources of nuhw.org, their goals, and ongoing efforts to demand change in the clinical environments...
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Ep. 236 - Kami Peer - Common Sense Media
Kami Peer, California Policy Associate with Common Sense Media, shares with Bryan how proposed legislation this past session was drafted to combat tactics used to addict minors to social media. Kami goes behind the scenes discussing the platforms and political leaders they are taking on in this...
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Ep: 235 - Katelyn Brewer - From Darkness to Light
Bryan has a moving conversation with Katelyn Brewer of Darkness to Light - the nations leading advocate for child sexual abuse prevention. As President & CEO, she lends invaluable insight to the larger conversation of child protection as a collective adult responsibility. She outlines the…
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Ep. 234 - Shannon Olivieri Hovis - NARAL Pro-Choice America
In light of the recent SCOTUS ruling, Shannon Olivieri Hovis, Director, California at NARAL Pro-Choice America, joins Bryan to discuss its impact to the Pro-Choice movement in California. (Originally aired 19August22)
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Ep. 233 - Edward Ring - The Abundance Choice
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders…
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Ep. 232 - Antonio Villaraigosa - The Los Angeles Mayoral Race
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders…
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Ep. 231 - Greg Totten - National Implications for California Primary Results
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders…
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Chuck Rocha - California Primary Analysis
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders…
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Carol McGruder - California's Fight Against Tobacco
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders…
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Mike Madrid - Primary Insights
Bryan is joined by one of the most knowledgeable people on Latino turnout and national trends of the electorate, Mike Madrid. Longtime Republican political consultant and a co-founder of The Lincoln Project he shares about The Latino Vote podcast and how 'history is made on the margins'....
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Reid McCollum - Progressive Turnout Project
Bryan examines voter outreach with Reid McCollum, Director of the Postcard Program for the Progressive Turnout Project. The program’s volunteers wrote 21 million postcards to voters in 2020. (Originally aired 26April22)
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Chuck Rocha - Primary Breakdown
Chuck Rocha, of the Nuestro podcast, joins Bryan to talk about Latino turnout in the mid-terms. (Originally aired 5April22)
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Joey Williams - The Power of the California Native Vote
The Director of Organizing for the California Native Vote Project, Joey Williams, shares with Bryan the legislative issues related to the indigenous vote and the impact of representation. (Originally aired 15March22)
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Ned Wigglesworth - Protect California Healthcare
Ned Wigglesworth shares his thoughts with Bryan about the state of healthcare legislation in California. (Originally aired 11March22)
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Lourin Hubbard - Candidate for 22nd Congressional District
Bryan talks with Lourin Hubbard. Hubbard is running for California's 22nd Congressional District, comprising portions of Fresno and Tulare counties. Topics include January 6th, the unique series of upcoming elections, and Devin Nunes. (Originally aired 25Feb22)
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Braden Murphy - Candidate for Board of Equalization
Braden Murphy joins Bryan to talk about his campaign and the issues central to it. (Originally aired 15Feb22)
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Thien Ho - Candidate for Sacramento County District Attorney
Bryan gets to know more about Thien Ho, candidate for Sacramento County DA. He shares his childhood story from Vietnam, recounts notable cases from his career and how its shaped his approach to protecting the community. (Originally aired 11Feb22)
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Mark Barden - The Sandy Hook Promise
Mark Barden, co-Founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise talks with Bryan about the student education and awareness programs that are serving as preventive tools against gun violence. These initiatives hope to have a positive, lasting impact on legislative policy surrounding firearms.…
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Cris Steller - A Voice for California Distillers
Cris Steller, Executive Director of The California Artisanal Distillers Guild, shares with Bryan the current legislation that he is advocating for on behalf of the distilling industry. They also discuss the adjustments made during COVID that saved many distillers in the state. (Originally aired...
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Bobbi Lopez - Housing Priorities in California
Bobbi Lopez of TODCO introduces emerging policies around California housing. TODCO Development Co. is the housing development division of the TODCO (Tenants and Owners Development Corporation) Group, the community-based housing/community development nonprofit corporation for San Francisco's South...
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Edward Ring - California Needs More Water Now
Ed Ring, Co-founder of California Policy Center and proponent of The Water Infrastructure Act of 2022, sits down with Bryan to go below the surface of California's most valuable, and threatened resources. (Originally aired 14Dec21)
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Lindsey Vuolo - Fighting the Addiction Epidemic
Leading health advocate, Lindsey Vuolo of the Partnership to End Addiction, talks with Bryan to discuss how Washington and members of the California delegation are considering bills like The MATE Act and what impact it can have on addiction. Visit the Partnership's advocacy page to find resources...
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Cynthia Murray - Business in the Bay
Cynthia Murray, President and CEO of the North Bay Leadership Council joins Bryan to discuss the unique needs of the Bay Area, a global destination for wine and tourism. (Originally aired 30Nov21)
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Chuck Rocha - Latino Outreach Strategies
Bryan has a conversation with Chuck Rocha, political consultant, Democratic Party strategist, former union organizer who is the president of Solidarity Strategies and host of the newly launched Nuestro Podcast. (Originally aired 24Nov21)
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Jon Switalski - California Infrastructure and Supply Delays
Bryan is joined by Jon Switalski, Executive Director of Rebuild SoCal to talk infrastructure improvement and the problems that affect the supply chain delays in California. (Originally aired 22Oct21)
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Janell Smiley - Educational Challenges and Opportunities in California
Janell Smiley, author of As Long As They Don't Turn into Weirdos, joins Bryan to explore the educational opportunities in California. Her book recounts her family's journey through the process of starting public school plus the how and why she decided to take her kids out and find a different way...
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Jim Knox - Big Tobacco's Latest Mis-Information Campaign
Bryan speaks with Jim Knox, Vice President, Legislative Advocacy at American Cancer Society, on the misinformation used by Big Tobacco to target vulnerable consumers. (Originally aired 24Sept21)
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Danielle Coffey - The Future of the Free Press
Danielle Coffey, EVP and General Counsel for the News Media Alliance, shares with Bryan the future of the free press and pending legislation. The News Media Alliance represents 2,000 news media outlets worldwide. Danielle leads the organization’s advocacy and strategy while focusing on a digital...
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Will Gaffney - The Latest on Political Technology
Bryan discusses the latest on political technology with Will Gaffney of Simpli.fi, a leader in localized programmatic solutions. Trade desks, networks, local media groups, agencies, and multi-location brands leverage Simpli.fi’s performance, customizable audiences, and efficient delivery models…
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Meghan Butler - Making California a Leader in Plastic Recycling
Meghan Butler, VP/Chief of Staff at Recology, sits down with Bryan to talk about their efforts to make California a leader in plastic recycling. The Recology mission represents a fundamental shift from traditional waste management to resource recovery. They seek to eliminate waste by developing…
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Olivia Troye - Kevin McCarthy's Responsibility to Examine the Facts of January 6th
Bryan chats with Olivia Troye, Director of the Republican Accountability Project, to discuss Kevin McCarthy, the facts of January 6th, and the fragility of the Democracy. Olivia Troye served in the Trump administration as Vice President Pence’s Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor, as...
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Nicholas Rowley - California's Regressive Malpractice Damages Cap
Bryan talks with leading trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley discuss California’s regressive cap on medical malpractice damages, and a new ballot initiative to change the law. (Originally aired 24August21)
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What Ranked Choice Voting in NY Means for the Future of Elections
Bryan hosts Chad Peace, legal strategist for the Independent Voter Project, and John Opdycke, Executive Director of Open Primaries to discuss the growing demand for structural election reform, and how New York is just one indication of how elections can change the entire political industry....
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Clint Reilly - “The" New California Coalition
Bryan sits down with Clint Reilly to discuss the business climate in California, and his leadership of The New California Coalition. (Originally aired 5August21)
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Stephen Walker - Trauma of Law Enforcement
Bryan is joined by Stephen Walker of the California Correctional Peace Officers Association to discuss the unaddressed trauma of California law enforcement officers. (Originally aired - 15June21)
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Vern Pierson - California Gun Violence
California District Attorneys Association President and El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson, joins us to discuss Los Angeles's spiraling gun violence, and how LA District Attorney George Gascón's policies are contributing to the surge in violent crime. (Originally aired 27Feb21)
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Fred Buzo / Rafi Nazarians - Solutions for Senior Affordable Housing
Fred Buzo and Rafi Nazarians with AARP join us to discuss AARP's new report on affordable housing for seniors. (Originally aired 28Jan21)
About this show
On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political forces driving public policy across California. We dig deep on federal and state topics to find out what politicians are doing, and most interestingly—why they’re doing it. We explore these topics with political insiders, advocates, and policy-makers themselves to get below the headlines, and show you the true forces shaping our nation state.
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