California Politics Podcast

Launched in 2006, this is the Golden State's longest running political podcast. Hosted by John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times.

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The Bootleg Episode: Live from the LA Times Festival of Books

The California Politics Podcast remains on hiatus while we determine its long-term fate (we're working on it). In the meantime, a special episode as we discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom and California politics 2019 from the stage of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

Apr 14, 2019•48 min

January 25: From California to the White House

This week, we discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' entry into the 2020 presidential race. We also look at the intense political challenges over wildfire policy and PG&E's expected bankruptcy. And we discuss the decision by a San Diego legislator to leave the GOP and become a Democrat. With John Myers, Taryn Luna and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

Jan 26, 2019•35 min

January 7: California's 40th Governor

This week's episode: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes office and immediately offers major policy proposals on healthcare and education. We discuss those efforts plus the spirit the Newsom family brings to the capital city. And a moment in podcast history: a farewell to Melanie. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

Jan 08, 2019•45 min

December 30: A Governor Like None Other

This week: A conversation with Gov. Jerry Brown, California's longest-serving governor, who exits the political stage on Jan. 7. Hear excerpts of a conversation recorded at his Colusa County ranch just before Christmas with John Myers of the Los Angeles Times.

Dec 31, 2018•31 min

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