Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Next Governor Interview: Democratic Candidate Gavin Newsom Dives Into Childhood Challenges, Defends His Business Career And Campaign PromisesOctober 11, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe lieutenant governor and former San Francisco mayor makes no apology for his head starts in business and politics and scorns critics who accuse him of political convenience. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Next Governor Interview: Republican Candidate John Cox On His Childhood Struggles, Outsider Politics — But Not TrumpOctober 10, 2018 | Ben AdlerCox traces his underdog spirit back to his mother, whom he describes as “an ardent Democrat” and teachers union member — and his challenging childhood in Illinois. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDoes Gavin Newsom Support The Legislature’s Single-Payer Health Care Bill? It’s Complicated.April 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerLt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who’s faced criticism in the California governor’s race over his stance on single-payer health care, says he backs the bill that stalled in the state Legislature last year — but not in its current form. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGubernatorial Candidate Travis Allen: Arrest Jerry Brown For Defying Federal Immigration LawsFebruary 1, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezChiang's Delicate Dance On Single-Payer Health CareDecember 8, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Treasurer John Chiang’s effort in his run for governor to strike a balance between support for progressive policies and an image of fiscal prudence could prove tricky on the issue of single-payer health care. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCox Pins Gubernatorial Campaign On “Neighborhood Legislature” InitiativeNovember 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerIf San Diego businessman John Cox gets his way, California voters will decide next fall whether to increase the size of the state Legislature nearly 100-fold – and whether to elect him governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEastin: Jerry Brown “Has Really Hurt” California SchoolsOctober 31, 2017 | Ben AdlerDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown of “tepid” and “timid” leadership – especially on schools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVillaraigosa: Give California Mayors Control Over Local SchoolsOctober 4, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler kicked off his six-part series interviewing candidates for the California Governor's race in 2018. This week, he interviewed former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
