Insight With Vicki GonzalezLA Times Reporter Recaps Russian Interference And Affordable Care Act Vote On Capitol ChatMarch 23, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe House will vote Thursday for a replacement to the Affordable Care Act, with several in the California Congressional delegation remaining undecided. Sarah Wire with the LA Times explores where they stand. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat Does The Future Of High-Speed Rail Travel Look Like Now?March 17, 2017What are the roadblocks facing Governor Brown’s High-Speed Rail project and how soon could we see autonomous vehicles on California roads? State Government Reporter Ben Bradford has these answers in this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor’s Race, Gas Tax And Growing Tensions In The LegislatureMarch 10, 2017A conservative businessman has entered the growing field of contenders in California’s gubernatorial race. In this week’s Capitol Chat, Bureau Chief Ben Adler has insights on John Cox and the growing tensions in the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Sessions, Privacy And State Senate ClashMarch 3, 2017 | Cody DrabbleSen. Kamala Harris calls for Jeff Sessions to resign and state lawmakers can expect to have their private communications monitored. State Government Reporter Ben Bradford recaps this week in politics on Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Congressional Town Halls And Dam InspectionFebruary 23, 2017With federal lawmakers in recess, Congress members Tom McClintock and Doris Matsui made their way to the Sacramento region for town hall meetings with their constituents. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps both. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Oroville, Mexican Delegation and Kamala’s Maiden SpeechFebruary 17, 2017The federal government has approved federal funding for the storm disasters affecting California including the Oroville Dam. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains this and the Mexican delegation in town as part of this week’s Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Message On Climate Change From Former EPA HeadFebruary 10, 2017What role will California continue to play in the fight against climate change? Capital Public Radio’s Ben Bradford sat down with the former head of the EPA and has new climate change legislation to discuss. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On ImmigrationFebruary 3, 2017Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers Respond To Trump's Wall Promise January 26, 2017On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced executive actions on immigration that would reduce federal funding for sanctuary cities and begin to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the reactions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFiat-Chrysler, Becerra Confirmation And More Budget Analysis With Ben BradfordJanuary 13, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford examines the newest emissions cheating scandal, the confirmation of new attorney general Xavier Becerra and the governor's state budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.