Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSCOTUS Analysis: Presidential Immunity, Homeless Encampments and Abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its term today with a controversial decision on presidential immunity — a ruling widely seen as a big victory for f…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Aftermath of the Trump-Biden Debate
Last night’s presidential debate was President Biden’s chance to make the case to the American public that he’s up for another four-year term. But di…
1 year, 10 months ago
Sen. Padilla on the Presidential Debate, Immigration, Two Years Since Dobbs
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was sworn in to represent California in January 2021. Since then, he’s made a name as an outspoken advocate for immigration…
1 year, 10 months ago
Rep. Robert Garcia on Being the First LGBTQ Immigrant Elected to Congress
Representative Robert Garcia made history two years ago by becoming the first LGBT immigrant elected to Congress, where he represents Long Beach. Gar…
1 year, 10 months ago
Rep. Jared Huffman Preparing for Trump 2.0 With a Task Force to Block Authoritarianism
Since getting elected to Congress in 2012, Jared Huffman has represented a sprawling district that stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Orego…
1 year, 10 months ago
How a New and Fragile LGBTQ Rights Movement Defeated a Measure to Ban Gay Teachers in 1978
In 1978, a California ballot measure known as the Briggs Initiative sought to ban openly gay teachers from the classroom. It seemed headed for an eas…
1 year, 10 months ago
How Courtrooms and Sacramento Back Rooms are Shaping the November Ballot
In a big win for Democrats, the California Supreme Court says a ballot measure that would have fundamentally changed the way state and local governme…
1 year, 10 months ago
“Protect Democracy” Warns How Trump 2.0 Could Lead to Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is rising around the globe … but why? Marisa and Scott are joined by Ben Raderstorf, a policy advocate at Protect Democracy who help…
1 year, 10 months ago
California Reparations Task Force Chair on Addressing the Legacy of Slavery, Systemic Racism
Kamilah Moore chairs California’s Reparations Task Force, which is charged with addressing the legacy of slavery and systemic racism in the Golden St…
1 year, 10 months ago
Can Trump’s Veep Pick Help Him Win in November?
Republicans gather in Milwaukee one month from today, and between now and then Donald Trump will settle on a running mate. Scott and Marisa discuss t…
1 year, 10 months ago