Episodes
Interview with Bill Wong
Today we welcome back to the program political consultant, Bill Wong. Bill Wong recently released his new book Better to Win: Hardball Lessons in Leadership, Influence, & the Craft of Politics. We discuss the book, contemporary politics, the Asian American...
Interview with Nanette Farag
This week we welcome Nanette Farag, Vice President of Political Affairs for Randle Communications. Farag has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic operations and has served as Chief of Staff to two Assembly members. We discuss Farag's career, political...
Interview with Angelique Ashby
Today we welcome Senator Angelique Ashby to the program. Ashby represents Senate District 08 and previously served 12 years on the Sacramento City Council, as well as 8 years as Vice Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem. We discuss foster youth, education, improving homelessness,...
Interview with Diane Dixon
Today we welcome Assemblymember Diane Dixon to the program. Dixon represents Assembly District 72 and previously served two terms as Mayor of Newport Beach. We discuss public safety, transportation, housing, and more. (05:53) Dixon’s global government relations...
Interview with Marie Alvarado-Gil
This week we welcome Senator Alvarado-Gil to the program. Alvarado-Gil represents Senate District 4 and serves as State Commissioner for Special Education. We discuss education, fentanyl, public safety, and more. (04:19) Experience as a first generation...
Interview with Stephanie Nguyen
This week we welcome Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen to the program. Nguyen represents Assembly District 10 and previously served as Executive Director of Asian Resources. We discuss crime rates, education, homelessness, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about...
Interview with Carlos Villapudua
This week we welcome Assembly Member Carlos Villapudua to the program. Villapudua represents Assembly District 13. We discuss vocational training, rehabilitation, the water bond, and more.SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We...
Interview with Nicholas Sanders
This week we welcome back Nick Sanders of Sanders Political Law. We talk all things new with political law including elections, recounts, the FPPC, development and more. (03:00) Close elections and the recount process (15:47) SB 1349 and issues with the FPPC (23:04)...
Interview with Josh Becker
This week we welcome Senator Josh Becker. Becker represents Senate District 13. We discuss public safety, environmental protection, social justice and more.SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California...