Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe

Inside Golden State Politics

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Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, two experienced California political experts, argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington. Bill Boyarsky is former city editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also a columnist, bureau chief and political reporter for the newspaper. Previously, he reported on politics for the Associated Press in Sacramento. He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting. Bill is the author of two biographies of Ronald Reagan, a biography of Jesse M. Unruh; Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times, and, with co-author Nancy Boyarsk...

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Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe

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Searching For Joe Biden, Voting By Mail 23.04.2020 29:19

Bill and Sherry examine voting by mail in the midst of a pandemic. They agree on the need but disagree over whether it can be implemented by the November election. They also search for an answer to a big question: Where's Joe Biden?

Social Media, Politics and the Coronavirus 16.04.2020 28:08

Sherry and Bill argue over the impact of social media on the presidential campaign and on coverage of the coronavirus epidemic. They also discuss whether the mainstream media was too slow in covering Tara Reade's allegations of sexual assault against former Vice President Joe Biden.

The Media:Covering Politics and the Pandemic 09.04.2020 29:49

Inside Golden State Politics takes a close look at how journalism is covering the coronavirus epidemic. We find good work, some gaps and conclude surprisingly that among the best reporters on the beat are California Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who provide daily factual reports on television and online, keeping everyone informed.

Politics And Policy In The Time of Coronavirus 02.04.2020 25:24

The Inside Golden State Politics podcast examines how the Coronavirus is changing politics and policy making. It has has shifted power and influence to state and local political leaders such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York as well as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. They seized the opportunity to lead and so far have succeeded.

Leadership 26.03.2020 27:57

President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each put a different face on the handling the Coronavirus pandemic. What makes a leader? Bill and Sherry discuss this and look back at the Kennedys and others who demonstrated great leadership.

MIXED BAG: Polls, politics and the virus 22.03.2020 25:42

Sexism and the Presidential Race 10.03.2020 20:39

Did sexism cost Elizabeth Warren and the other women candidates a chance to win the Democratic presidential nomination?