Look West: How California is Leading the Nation

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Alzheimer’s and Aging with Assemblymember Ash Kalra and Liz Hernandez May 24, 2018

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On this episode of Look West, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) sits down with award-winning media personality and 2018 Latino Spirit Award recipient Liz Hernández for a meaningful discussion on the challenges and lessons learned through their experiences with Alzheimer’s. Learn how Liz’s connection to hip-hop, 9/11 and heartbreak prepared her to be an activist for change.

To learn more about the fight against Alzheimer’s, be sure to visit www.alz.org.

Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, Cheech Marin and Lalo Alcaraz May 10, 2018

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On this episode of the “Look West”, Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) meets with actor Cheech Marin and political cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, two recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards. They talk about the impact of Chicano art, their recent collaboration with Pixar, and how to challenge some of the stereotypes the Latino community continues to face.

Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher and Kat von D May 10, 2018

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On this episode of “Look West,” Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher (D-San Diego) sits down with tattoo artist, makeup mogul and 2018 Latino Spirit Award winner Kat Von D. They talk about their shared struggles with cultural identity, the importance of taking risks and even share tips on what and where to get your next tattoo!

Assemblymember Jim Wood & Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula on Healthcare Apr 19, 2018

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On this episode of “Look West,” Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) and Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) share their experiences working in the medical field, and what led them to become influential California lawmakers. They talk about the differences and commonalities of their districts, and why they believe Healthcare reform should be a major priority in the Capitol. There’s also a fun discussion about fatherhood and a healthy debate about the power of a full-grown beard! Listen now!

California Assemblymember Rob Bonta – who played competitive soccer in college and continues to play recreational soccer today - introduces us to DACA recipient and LA Galaxy mid-fielder Miguel Aguilar. Apr 05, 2018

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In this episode of Look West Assemblymember Rob Bonta, a soccer player and lifelong fan of the game, introduces a conversation with DACA recipient Miguel Aguilar. At the age of nine, Aguilar was brought to the United States by his mother to escape the violence in their hometown in Mexico. He studied hard, graduated from the University of San Francisco and was drafted to play professional soccer. Videographer Christian Anguiano sat down with Aguilar after a recent L.A. Galaxy practice to hear about his journey from an undocumented child in America to mid-fielder for the L.A. Galaxy.

Assemblymember Evan Low talks transportation with Lyft co-founder John Zimmer. Mar 22, 2018

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In this episode of Look West California Assemblymember Evan Low talks about his experiences with traffic growing up in the Bay Area and has a conversation with Lyft co-founder John Zimmer about how millennials view car ownership differently than previous generations and how that could result in redesigned cities of the future.

California Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio and Wendy Carrillo talk about immigrating to the United States Feb 22, 2018

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In this episode of Look West Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio and Wendy Carrillo share the story of their journeys from undocumented immigrant to the State Assembly.

California Assemblymember Laura Friedman talks sexual harassment and the #WeSaidEnough movement Feb 21, 2018

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In this episode of Look West Assemblymember Laura Friedman talks about changing the culture surrounding sexual harassment in and around the State Capitol, her unexpected leading role in creating new sexual harassment policies and how her former job in Hollywood is similar to her job as a state lawmaker.

California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon sits down with Assemblymember Shirley Weber. Feb 20, 2018

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In this episode of Look West Speaker Anthony Rendon talks with Assemblymember Shirley Weber about growing up during the early days of the civil rights movement, including her family's move from Arkansas to California and watching the Watts revolt from her front porch. Plus, Assemblymember Weber tells you what she thinks of Bob Dylan and why she votes the way she does.