Inside Golden State Politics

Jessica Altman, executive director  of Covered Califormia, the state-based Obamacare marketplace, walks us through the current health care crisis.

We examine the rocky road toward health care reform. We discuss the concerns being raised about Trump's health.  We take a  quick glance at the continuing saga of political frenemies Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.

We look at the Caifornia governor's race.   We discuss whether the attacks on suspected drug boats constitute war crimes.  We're appalled  by the incredible  rudeness  President Trump displays toward women reporters.

We announce our annual "Turkeys  Of The Year" Awards.   We debate whether Trump's  power has eroded  after the Epstein files vote defeat.

We make our way through the political thicket paralyzing  Washington and reflect   on California's role in it

We examine the havoc caused by the shutdown and its impact on the elections and on Trump's favorability rating.  

A look at the upcoming elections in New Jersey, Virginia, New York and  California.

We wonder whether the energy from the No Kings protest will last.  We discuss the impact of the budget shutdown on the nation. We debate the destruction of the East Wing of the White House.

Los Angeles Times political columnist Mark Barabak, our guest, guides us through America's increasingly bitter political debate.  He asks if "we've lost our humanity."  We all agree that the country's best hope is to vote.

We watch Trump trying to settle scores  as his enemies list grows.   Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel's  fan list grows.  And we asses the impact of Kamela Harris' book promotion tour.  

We talk about the difference between the murder of Charlie Kirk and the killing of  Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. We discuss whether the President should try to calm America rather than stir hatred.

We take a critical look at the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to continue sweeping  immigration raids  in Southern California.  And we examine the status of the national redistricting war and California's Proposition 50.   

 Bruce Cain, Stanford professor and redistricting guru, walks us through the escalating redistricting  battle.  

We range  all over the political map.  We look at Trump's seat- of -the -pants diplomacy and the risky battle the president and Gov. Gavin Newsom are waging for control of Congress.  

We discuss the National Guard's recent invasions of streets, parks and stores.  Is this a distraction for a president facing the Epstein problem and rising food prices?  We also talked about Trump's role in the Olympics, the escalating war over congressional  redistricting and the 60th anniversary of the Watts riots.

We argue over  Republican plans to maintain control of Congress by gerrymandering.  Sherry is incensed.  Bill is bored.  And yet again we dig into the Epstein saga. Comments? Suggestions? Complaints? Email us at: Bill: bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com Sherry: sbjcgs@aol.com

With friend of the show, political analyst   Bill Schneider, we discuss the impact of Gaza on  American politics.  We examine how the Republicans are using redistricting to keep control of the House of Representatives and California's role in trying to block them.

We analyze whether the Epstein scandal is shaking Trump's grip on MAGA world. We unpack Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest political moves. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Let us know. Bill's email: bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com Sherry's email: sbjcgs@aol.com

Loyola Marymount University Professor Fernando Guerra, discussing the ICE raids, labels them as war on our society.  He explains what he tells students who fear being detained. 

We examine how the Trump administration's cutbacks impacted disaster aid.   We continue analyzing the impact of ICE raids on California.

We discuss the Big Brutal Budget Bill and its possible political impact.   We wonder whether  the ICE detentions will help or hurt President Trump  and other Republicans. 

We talk about life in a occupied city.   And we analyze the surprising showing of Zohran Mamdani in  the New York Democratic mayoral  primary election we

We examine the dangerous times confronting us:  Our march toward authoritarianism; The danger of war; Trump's sour policy moves.

We examine the impact of Trump's immigration  sweeps on Los Angeles, on California, and on the nation.