The Maddy Institute

Valley Views

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The Valley Views podcast, presented by The Maddy Institute, explores how state and federal policies impact the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode features in-depth discussions on local, state, and national issues, with diverse voices from across the political spectrum. Fostering balanced and engaging conversations, the podcast keeps listeners informed on the topics that matter most to the Valley, providing insights into the policies shaping its future. Valley Views is available on-air every Sunday at 10 AM on NewsTalk 580AM/105.9FM (KMJ) and as a podcast.

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The Maddy Institute

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Latest episode

Feb 10, 2026

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Episodes

Love Our Cities 06.12.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Jeff Pishney, CEO, Love Our Cities.

Demystifying the City of Fresno's Budget 25.11.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Mayor Jerry Dyer, City of Fresno and Omar Rashad, Government Accountability Reporter at Fresnoland.

Water Public Policy Challenges in the Valley 12.11.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Laura Ramos, Interim Director of California Water Institute and Tom Holyoke, Assistant Director of California Water Institute and Professor of Political Science at California State University, Fresno.

How do State and Federal Politics Affect Agriculture? 22.07.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO, Fresno County Farm Bureau!

A Bipartisan Discussion with Young Valley Politicos 08.07.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Executive Director Blake Zante, is joined by Austin Gilbert, Right Choice Strategies and Navkaran S. Gurm, Principal, Five River Strategies.

How Philanthropy Impacts Policy and Civic Engagement in North Valley 09.06.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Marian Kaanon, President and CEO, Stanislaus Community Foundation.

Do Local and State Regulatory Policies Impact Businesses Positively or Negatively? 28.05.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Scott Miller, President and CEO of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce.

A Conversation with Dr. Nate Monroe: Breaking Down the March 2024 Primary 13.05.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Dr. Nate Monroe and Tony Coelho - Chair of Public Policy, UC Merced.

Urban & Environmental Water Demands: It's Not Just Agriculture 13.05.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak and Caity Peterson, PPIC.

Bridging California’s Economic Divide: Can the Valley Catch the Coast? 13.05.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Artie Padilla, Julie Vue, Justin Salters, and Amanda Hughes.

California Water: Past, Present & Future 13.05.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dan Walters, CalMatters.

Election Integrity: Improving & Protecting Elections in California 11.02.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Mindy Romero, the Director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the Price School of Public Policy in USC; and Dean Bonner, an Associate Survey Director and Research Fellow at the PPIC.

Will SGMA’s Impact on Valley Ag Lead to Water Markets? 28.01.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center; Dr. Andrew Ayres, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center; Dr. Alvar Escriva-Bou, Senior Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Center.

The Impact of Lobbying on State & Local Government 21.01.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Dillon Savory, California Labor Federation; Tal Eslick, Vista Consulting; Mike Prandini, Building Industry Association.

State & Local Government: Who’s Watching 07.01.2024

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Jim Boren- fmr Editorial Pg Editor (Fresno Bee), Danielle Bergstrom, Fresnoland, Lois Henry, SJV Water.

Feeding the Hungry & Caring for the Sick: Addressing Poverty in California 21.12.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Shannon McConville, Research Fellow - Public Policy Institute of California.

Valley Ag: Are Low Water Crops an Option? 10.12.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ryan Jacobsen from the Fresno County Farm Bureau; Jason Gianelli & Jenny Holtermann from the Kern County Farm Bureau; and Tom Orvis from the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.

The Digital Divide & the Educational Achievement Gap 03.12.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Joseph Hayes, Senior Research Associate - Public Policy Institute of California, and Pedro Nava, Chair - Little Hoover Commission.

The State of Higher Education in the Valley 12.11.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by President Chris Vitelli, Merced College; President Chad Redwing, Modesto Junior College; Chancellor Kristin Clark, West Hills College; President Brent Calvin, College of the Sequoias; President Kim Armstrong, Clovis Community College; President Robert Pimentel, Fresno City College.

Who are the Key State and Local Political Influencers? 31.10.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Rich Ehisen, Editor in Chief of Capitol Weekly, Josh Yeager, Bakersfield Reporter of KVPR, Paul Hurley, Editor of Visalia Times-Delta, Danielle Bergstrom, Executive Director of Fresnoland, and Michelle Morgante, Editor in Chief of Central Valley Journalism Collaborative.

California Farmworker Healthcare: Cost of Prevention vs. Cost of Inaction 31.10.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Paulette Cha, Research Fellows at the Public Policy Institute of California and Paul Brown, Professor of Health Economics at UC Merced 

Agriculture & Climate Change: Small Changes Now or Big Changes Later 31.10.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Frank Jimenez and Sarah Cornett, Fiscal and Policy Analysts at the Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Poverty, Health Insurance and the Undocumented: Could Coverage Be a Win-Win? 29.09.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Paulette Cha and Shannon McConville, Research Fellows at the Public Policy Institute of California.

Fire & Smoke: How Can We Minimize the Negative Impact of California Wildfires? 15.08.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Pedro Nava, Chair of California Little Hoover Commission.

When It Rains It Pours. And When it Doesn't... 09.08.2023

On this episode of the Maddy Report Valley Views Edition, Mark Keppler is joined by Ellen Hanak, Director - Public Policy Institute of California Water Center.

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