Inside Golden State Politics

Along with our guest, television journalist Dave Bryan, we discuss whether police are too quick on the trigger when they confront African American and Latino men.   We examine the possibility of police reform and ask why the mayor of California's largest city, Eric Garcetti, isn't taking the lead.   Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

We examine how President Joe Biden could emerge a winner with his hotly contested jobs and infrastructure plan. We detail blue  collar jobs and projects big and small that could be created.  California could be a real beneficiary.  Finally,  we discuss the economic and political impact of moving the baseball all star game from Atlanta to Denver. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Go...

Now that  recent polls  are out,  can Gov. Gavin Newsom breathe easier in his fight against the recall?  And could Sen. Dianne Feinstein, criticized by her party's progressives,  be a valuable ally in  President Joe Biden's efforts to clamp down on guns? Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

We explore whether economically troubled  journalism is up to the challenge of covering the complexities  of modern society and politics.     Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

With our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider,  we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to deserve a recall. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

With our guest, political analyst Bill  Schneider, we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom  has done to deserve a recall. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

We wonder whether Gavin Newsom's  State of the State  address  was just another campaign speech.  We also critique the governor's speaking style.  Bill said he was easier to understand.  Sherry said he spoke too fast.   Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

With our guest, Politico's Carla Marinucci, we chat about how the Recall Newson campaign needs a star out front--just as the Recall Davis  effort in 2003 had Arnold.  Is Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, the new Arnold?   We also explore the recall's connection to the anti-vaccination movement. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

We note the misogyny of the on-line attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and political women in general.   Then we discuss the sad statistic of more than a half million Americans dead from Covid-19 and the way President Biden remembered their passing with grace and empathy.

We  examine the media's continuing obsession with Donald Trump.   And we dig into the current buzz around  California politics.  Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden  State Politics

 We examine the impact of the Trump impeachment trial on the country.   We wonder if die-hard Republican senators will turn against the president.  And we look at how Trump's behavior is impacting two California Republican members of Congress.

Along with our guest,  television political reporter Dave Bryan, we analyze the attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom, some of them political, others downright dangerous. We also discuss the Trump impeachment trial. Nancy Boyarsky is producer and director of  Inside Golden State Politics

We  look at the latest on the rocky rollout of the Covid vaccine and its impact on California's governor and President Biden.   And we debate the pros and cons of eliminating the Senate filibuster. Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky   

We question whether or not President Biden is aiming too high.   But in a time of unparalleled crises, we ask why aim too low.  And we explore the increased influence of Trump-scorned California in Washington.

Along  with our guest, distinguished  journalist Warren Olney, we examine the story behind the story of the U.S. Capitol riot.  We pinpoint some media failures and Olney offers idea on how journalists can do better.   Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

A nation's trauma,  Trump's defeats, and the wrong road for California Republicans Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

We look at  Alex Padilla, California's senator-to-be , and the controversy surrounding his appointment.  And we remember the momentous events of 2020. Nancy Boyarsky is producer,  director and editor of Inside Golden State Politics We're taking next week off.   Seasons greetings and see you in January.

We discuss California's state of mind  with Mark Baldassare,  president  of the Public Policy Institute  of California.  The think tank's recent survey paints a gloomy picture and we explore why. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

We look at the good news and the bad.  The appointment of California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra to head the Department of Health and Human Services brings an accomplished  politician and health care champion to the challenging job.  We dismantle the congressional stalemate on  coronavirus aid.  And we   criticize California  Gov. Gavin Newson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the news media for...

Along with our guest,  journalist Pilar Marrero, we discuss the Latino vote in the 2020  election nationally and in  California, Arizona and other states.  And we explore the impact of Latinos on American politics and policy in the future. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

We look at Korean American congressional victories in Orange County and at the Georgia Senate election where the Democrats are represented  by a prominent African American minister and a Jewish documentarian. Produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

We examine the possible march of Californians into the Biden administration.  And we discuss contenders to replace Vice President-elect  Kamala Harris in the Senate.  Finally, we wonder where--and when--Trump will go. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

Muddle-headed from sleep deprivation,  we try to make sense  of the ongoing election chaos. We also look at California races. Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

Will the new Supreme Court justice tow the ultra conservative line or will she be open to compromise?  We also take a look at how demographic changes are impacting California congressional elections.   Inside Golden State Politics is produced  and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.

In the final presidential debate, a gentler--not kinder--President Donald Trump pretty much left California, a favorite target, out of his sights.  Instead Trump spent more time blasting his opponent,  Joe Biden,  than outlining his vision for a second term.  We also discuss the media's over reliance on public opinion polls.