SacTown Talks

Hosts Gibran Maciel and Scott Lay break down the top political headlines in California politics and policy. Interested in becoming a sponsor or coming on the show? Send either of us a message: [email protected], [email protected]

SHOWNOTES
Intro
1:30 - Why Scott is dressed up
2:00 - Show rundown
2:30 - Sponsor Message: Nooner Classifieds
4:11 - California Legislative policy committee deadline last week & process
6:50 - Rent control bill is killed
7:49 - SB 50 - State mandated high-density up-zoning near transit in CA (Senator Weiner)
11:15 - Twitter Shoutout: Kevin Dayton’s study of CA CEQA challenges
12:49 - How CEQA levels the playing field between community groups and developers...and also lets labor unions hold projects hostage
14:59 - Michael Weinstein - the CEO of HIV; Gibran walks last weeks comments back
18:05 - Senator McGuire and Governor Newsom’s home county of Marin gets and exemption from SB 50
19:09 - Senator Hertzberg is the lone vote against SB 50...impacts to his district
21:15 - Affordable housing: publicly funded housing projects vs. addressing the actual economic factors of housing in California
24:40 - SB 276 Dr. Pan’s bill cracking down on medical exemptions for antivaxxers
28:10 - The scene in the Capitol as hundreds of unvaccinated kids crowd the capitols
31:00 - Measles making a comeback
32:35 - SB 230 (Caballero’s police resources / use of force bill) is joined to AB 392
39:02 - SB 756 - Charter School Moratorium
39:52 - SB 39 (Hill) raising the minimum smoking age
45:30 - Joe Biden is officially in for 2020
48:00 - Kamala, Booker, Yang, the rest of the field...
50:00 - Trump skips the White House correspondents Dinner
52:13 - Bernie,Kamala, & Trumps tax returns
55:50 - Luke Walton accused of sexual assault

Kevin McCarty is a California Assemblymember, representing District 7, which includes Downtown Sacramento & Midtown.

3:15 - Biracial
9:30 - Thoughts on round two of the debate
10:00 - Kamala Harris
11:00 - Presidential candidates
16:30 - The similarities in prizefighting & politics
22:05 - Running for office
31:05 - AB 392
44:20 - Flavored tobacco
51:40 - 2019-2020 Budget
59:30 - Legislative Softball game

In this episode of SacTown Talks, Chris Micheli, a seasoned Attorney, Lobbyist, Author, & Professor shares insights into his move back to solo practice, his writing process for books and manuals aimed at simplifying complex legislative and lobbying processes, and his observations on changes in legislative activities and office dynamics post-COVID. Chris Micheli, who has penned multiple practical guides and is preparing for the publication of a revised lobbying manual, discusses the importance of being present in the Capitol to stay informed and influence effectively. The conversation also touches upon his teaching endeavors, the evolution of lobbying techniques, and how technology has altered legislative interactions. Finally, Micheli encourages listeners to engage with him on social media for educational content.

This episode was recorded on 4/12/2024

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!

00:00 Welcome to SacTown Talks: A Sunny Day in Sacramento

00:41 Diving into Chris Michelii's Literary World

02:44 The Transition to Solo Practice and Office Moves

05:16 Navigating the Legislative Landscape: AI, Budgets, and Hot Topics

07:01 The Impact of Homelessness Funding and Budget Surpluses

11:08 A Deep Dive into Legislative Data and Writing Process

15:32 The Art of Writing: From Inspiration to Publication

20:27 Navigating the Complexities of Case Books

21:05 The Role of AI in Legal Analysis and Education

21:47 Teaching Law in the Digital Age

21:52 Insights into California's Legislative Process

24:18 The Evolution of Legislative Practices

32:32 Challenges and Strategies in Lobbying

36:42 Adapting to Technological Changes in Lawmaking

40:02 Connecting and Learning in the Digital Era

Today we revisit our episode with Senator Alvarado-Gil from May 2023. Alvarado-Gil represents Senate District 4 and serves as State Commissioner for Special Education. The Senator and Jarhett had a fantastic discussion on education, fentanyl, public safety, and more.

This episode was originally released 5/08/2023

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!

Luz Rivas is an Assemblymember representing the 39th Assembly district in Northern Los Angeles. She comes on to talk about her former life as an electrical engineer, her pathway to office and her priorities in legislation regarding education, homelessness, poverty, and sprinkle in discussion on the state of the democratic party throughout.
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