California's Criminal Justice System: Have We Forgotten the Victims?
Criminals get second chances. But what happens to the families whose loved ones never got a second chance at life? California lawmakers are...
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SacTown Talks
Talks with Sacramento's movers, shakers, and eclectic personalities.
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20 of 243 episodesWhat Will Decide California’s 2026 Election? | Tino Rossi
What will decide California’s 2026 election? Political strategist Tino Rossi says the defining issue crosses party lines: affordability. Tin...
From Decision-Makers to Their Inner Circle: The Future of Politics & Public Affairs
What if reaching a decision-maker isn't enough? What if the people around that decision-maker are just as important? Hector Barajas sits dow...
Is the “Dirty Dozen” Misleading Parents? The Science Behind Your Produce
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Hector Barajas talks with Cameron English of the American Council on Science and Health about the “Di...
Are Food Safety Fears Making Us Less Healthy? | Amy Myrdal Miller
Food recalls and food safety outbreaks can be frightening. But what happens when fear causes people to avoid fruits and vegetables altogethe...
Why Is Gas So Expensive in California? | Jodie Muller on Energy, Jobs & Affordability
Why is gasoline so expensive in California? What happens when refineries close? Can California transition to cleaner energy without making l...
California’s Tipping-Point Economy – Jobs, Regulation, and the 2026 Ballot
On SacTown Talks, host Hector Barajas interviews Brooke Armour, executive vice president of the California Business Roundtable and president...
Rats, Disease & California Politics: The Debate Nobody Wants to Have
In this episode of Sac Town Talks, Russell Lowery welcomes Renee Pinel from Western Plant Health to discuss California’s growing rat infesta...
E352: Navigating Florida's Shifting Political Landscape and National Election Dynamics with Jamie Miller
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jamie Miller from People Who Think joins the show to discuss the evolving political landscape in Florida a...
E351: End-of-Session Reflections with David Bowman
In this episode of SacTown Talks, David Bowman joins the discussion to reflect on an eventful legislative session. The episode delves into t...
E350: Empowering the Next Generation: APICA's Mission and Impact with Melissa Sagun & Allie Umemoto
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett Blonien welcomes Melissa Sagun, President of the Asian Pacific Islander Capital Association (...
E349: Former Democrat Assemblymember Supports Former President Trump
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett Blonien speaks with former Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas about his support for Donald T...
E348: From Assembly to Academia: Catharine Baker's Journey in Public Service and Policy
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett speaks with Catharine Baker, former California Assembly member and current Director of the UC Stud...
Episode Title: E347: Navigating Political Law: A Conversation with Lacey Keys
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett interviews Lacey Keys of Keys Law Corporation. They discuss her journey as a political attorney, i...
E346: Inside California Dairy: Sustainability, Regulations, and the Future with Michael Boccadoro
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett speaks with Michael Boccadoro, Executive Director of California Dairy Cares, who shares his journe...
E345: Navigating California's Commercial Real Estate Landscape: An Interview with Matthew Hargrove
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Matthew Hargrove from the California Business Properties Association (C.B.P.A). Ma...
E344: The California Latino Capitol Assoc. Fndn: Building Community and Fostering Growth
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Co-Chairs Andres Ramirez and Brandon Garcia of the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation (CLCAF...
E343: Inside the California Legislative Black Staff Association with Symphoni Barbee and Kapri Walker
In this episode of SacTown Talks, members of the California Legislative Black Staff Association (CLBSA) and co-chairs, Symphoni Barbee and K...
E342: Chevron's Andy Walz Discusses Why Is Gasoline More Expensive in California Compared to Other States.
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarrett welcomes Andy Walz, President of Chevron of the Americas, for an in-depth conversation about Calif...
E341: Insightful Conversation with Assemblymember Marc Berman
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Assemblyman Marc Berman, who shares his journey from Palo Alto to Sacramento. Asm....