Senator John Laird / Perspectives on the New Legislative Session
As the 2025-2026 legislative session convenes, State Senator John Laird also begins his latest - and final - term in elected office! Senator Laird offers his outlook on the public policy priorities an...
11 Dec 202436min
"It's clear they want to hook the next generation of smokers" / Senator Susan Rubio & SB 1230
State Senator Susan Rubio & advocates share details about SB 1230, the STOP and Seize Illegal Tobacco Products Act, which will strengthen enforcement of California's flavored tobacco ban and remove il...
4 Sep 202448min
"I've learned a lot more by LISTENING to people" / Senator Bill Dodd Looks Back on His Legislative Career
After 25 years as a local and state lawmaker and an astonishing 115 (and counting!) bills signed into law in his legislative career, State Senator Bill Dodd leaves the senate this fall, attributing hi...
21 Aug 202444min
Senator Steven Bradford & Assembly Speaker Emeritus Willie L. Brown, Jr. - Reminiscences & Perspectives
On the occasion of the recent 'Willie L. Brown, Jr. Day' at the State Capitol, the legendary Assembly Speaker & San Francisco Mayor Emeritus joined State Senator Steven Bradford for a podcast conversa...
17 Juli 202432min
Senator Anthony Portantino - "The wonderful opportunity to work on issues I care about"
As Senator Anthony Portantino prepares to leave the legislature this fall, he speaks about how communication with constituents, family viewpoints - and the human condition - have continually informed ...
10 Juli 202440min
SB 1106 & Elder Abuse in Conservatorships - Senator Susan Rubio
State Senator Susan Rubio is joined by the children and advocates of 3 actors & media personalities - Casey Kasem, Mickey Rooney & Nichelle Nichols - to discuss her legislation, SB 1106, which will re...
20 Juni 202451min
Senator Steve Padilla & Pride Month-2024 - "Diversity around us is something to celebrate..."
For Pride Month, we meet Senator Steve Padilla, who shares his candid personal & professional story of coming out publicly as a gay man & lawmaker in Southern California, and his reflections on the co...
4 Juni 202443min
