Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s State Of The State / Discrimination Against Asian Americans During Pandemic
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom approaches the stage to deliver his State of the State address from Dodger Stadium, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Los Angeles.
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
Today on Insight, a recap of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address and reaction from lawmakers from CapRadio’s special coverage. Plus, a look at the spike in racism and violence towards Asian Americans during the pandemic and recent discriminatory incidents against Sacramento residents.
Today's Guests
- CapRadio Politics Reporter and California State of Mind podcast Co-Host Nicole Nixon and Political Strategist and California Target Book publisher Darry Sragow break down Governor Newsom’s State of the State address
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus Executive Director Aarti Kohli discusses the racism Asian Americans have experienced since the pandemic began and even beforehand
- CapRadio Race and Equity Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan checks-in with her reporting on the recent discriminatory incidents against Asian Americans in Sacramento
- Abey Lin and Nani Lin, a sibling songwriting duo, talk about the advocacy they have done against Asian American violence and how they reflected over the past year to create a song
