California Doctors and Patient Battle for Treatment Approvals | Hooman Melamed
Medical decisions should be made by doctors and patients, but increasingly, insurance approvals shape access to care. Spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed shares his firsthand experience with the growing ...
1 Mars 202547min
California’s Fire Crisis Exposes a Major Blind Spot | Shawn Sahbari
Siyamak sits down with Shawn Sahbari founder and CEO of Komodo Fire Systems, to examine why California’s wildfire response has not kept pace with growing risks. As wildfires intensify, concerns rise o...
27 Feb 202541min
How Rancho Palos Verdes Was Able to Stop Massive Landslide: Former Mayor Explains | John Cruikshank
A landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes was accelerating, moving up to 50 feet per year—far beyond its historical rate—tearing through homes and infrastructure. Former Mayor John Cruikshank explains how th...
26 Feb 202545min
What’s Happening on San Francisco Streets With Homelessness | Cedric Akbar
For years, San Francisco’s open-air drug markets have drawn people from across the country—some seeking help, others sinking deeper into despair. Recovery expert Cedric Akbar has lived it, fought to c...
24 Feb 202545min
Why California Withdrew Its Zero-Emission Trucking Mandate | Eric Sauer
California’s zero-emission truck mandate hit a major roadblock. High costs, infrastructure gaps, and legal challenges led the state to withdraw it. What does this mean for trucking, supply chains, and...
22 Feb 202543min
California Home Insurance is at a Critical Juncture | Rex Frazier
California’s insurance market is at a critical juncture as an exodus of insurers from high-risk areas leaves homeowners with fewer options. Rex Frazier, CEO of the Personal Insurance Federation of Cal...
21 Feb 202550min
Achieving the American Dream and Giving Back to Younger Generations | Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson built a multimillion-dollar business from scratch, but instead of just enjoying the rewards, he chose to give back—through philanthropy, leadership, and education. His journey from overco...
18 Feb 202554min
Innovation Professor Explains What’s Behind California Population Growth | Marshall Toplansky
California’s population is growing again—but what does that mean for the economy? Innovation professor Marshall Toplansky analyzes the latest data, noting that while the numbers show an increase, the ...
15 Feb 202542min
