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September 29: More Housing, An Early California Primary Sep 29, 2017

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This week: Gov. Jerry Brown signs a package of closely watched bills taking a bite out of California's housing crisis. And he agrees to shake up national politics by moving the state's primary to March. We also talk a Prop 13 inspired ballot measure, and an eye-catching poll number for Sen. Dianne Feinstein. With John Myers and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED.

September 22: The Walls In Politics Sep 23, 2017

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Three political walls, of sorts, on this week's episode. First, California's lawsuit to block construction of President Trump's border wall. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown's big setback that arose this week on his water project. And we close the chapter on the Legislature's work with the bills that failed to make it over their political walls. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, and Marisa Lagos of KQED.

September 16: The End of Session, 2017 Edition Sep 16, 2017

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This week, a late-night edition of the podcast as we offer some quick takeaways from the now adjourned 2017 session of the California Legislature. We talk illegal immigration, housing and more. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

September 8: The Immigration Outrage Sep 09, 2017

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This week: The intense California reaction to President Trump's decision on the DACA immigration program. We also offer our viewer's guide to the final week of the 2017 legislative session in Sacramento. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

September 1: The Political Suspense Sep 02, 2017

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This week: We review some of the most notable bills killed during the legislative "suspense file" actions, and we discuss the prospects for the closely watched housing proposals that are still pending. Plus, what was the state Senate leader doing when he took issue with Sen. Dianne Feinstein's comments on President Trump? With John Myers and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

August 25: The Political Aftermath Aug 26, 2017

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This week: Assembly Republicans oust their leader after the bipartisan climate change plan, and the Assembly speaker offers a new look at universal healthcare. We also discuss a court ruling on Prop. 66, and we mull the impact of California congressional Democrats who are attacking Trump. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

August 18: A Mid-Summer's Political Firestorm Aug 19, 2017

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This week: California political leaders react, and recoil, at the events in Charlottesville. We also discuss the fight among Assembly Republicans, we preview the final four weeks of the Legislature's work for 2017 and we look at the effort to remove a Democratic state senator from office. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

August 4: The 2018 Governor's Race Cash Craze Aug 04, 2017

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This week: A quick podcast to discuss new campaign fundraising reports from the candidates running for California governor, and what it means for the rapidly intensifying race. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.

July 28: The Intraparty Resistance Jul 28, 2017

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This week: California Democrats may see a new and confrontational effort to reshape the party's politics. Plus, one less candidate and one new demand in the 2018 race for governor. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.

July 21: The Culmination of Cap-and-Trade Jul 21, 2017

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This week: We devote the entire podcast to the action by lawmakers to extend California's cap-and-trade climate program. We discuss the political winners, the stakes and what's next. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times, Anthony York of the Grizzly Bear Project and Marisa Lagos of KQED News.

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