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...
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20 of 237 episodesRats, 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....
E340: Jennifer Saha on Navigating Government Procurement and Technology
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett Blonien welcomes Jennifer Saha, Founder and CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies. Jennifer shares her e...
E339: Exploring the Rich History and Daily Life at the California State Capitol with David Bowman
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett speaks with the voice of the Assembly, David Bowman, about the intricacies and history of the...
E338:Resilience and Policy: The Journey of Assembly Member Isaac Bryan
In this episode of SacTown Talks, we sit down with Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, discussing his unique background growing up in a foster care...
E337: Navigating the Future of Energy with Chevron's Andy Walz
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarrett hosts Andy Walz, President of Chevron of the Americas, for an in-depth conversation about the ener...
E336: California Politics and Legislative Insights with Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett Blonien welcomes Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to discuss a range of topics from her persona...
E335: A Comprehensive Insight into Senator Bill Dodd's Legislative Journey
This episode of SacTown Talks features a detailed conversation with Senator Bill Dodd, covering his decade-long political career, contributi...