Episodes

Interview with Don Howard

Interview with Don Howard

Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundation, and more. (01:06) Don’s journey to the Irvine Foundation (06:48)...

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Interview with Joe White

Interview with Joe White

Today we welcome Consulate General, Joe White, of the UK Consulate in San Francisco. We discuss UK-CA relations including agriculture, tech policy, trade and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with...

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Interview with Anna Caballero

Interview with Anna Caballero

This week we welcome Senator Anna Caballero. Caballero represents Senate District 14. We discuss the high speed rail, housing, public protection and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California...

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Interview with Blanca Pacheco

Interview with Blanca Pacheco

This week we welcome Assembly Member Blanca Pacheco. Pacheco is a freshman legislator representing Assembly District 64. We discuss housing, homelessness, mental health, climate change, and more.SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture....

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Interview with Lena Gonzalez

Interview with Lena Gonzalez

This week we welcome Senator Lena Gonzalez. Gonzalez represents Senate District 33 and serves as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. We discuss environmental protection, reducing emissions, the high speed rail, equal rights and more.SacTown Talks is a...

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Interview with Corey Jackson

Interview with Corey Jackson

This week we welcome Assembly member Dr. Corey Jackson. Jackson is doctor of social work and now represents Assembly District 60. We discuss childcare, youth development, equal rights, the mental health crisis and more. (02:08) Dr. Jackson’s journey to where he is now...

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Interview with Travis Kiyota

Interview with Travis Kiyota

This week we welcome Senior Vice President and Head of Global Public Affairs for East West Bank, Travis Kiyota. We discuss Kiyota's career, public policy, government relations, ending API hate and more.  (01:19) Kiyota’s start in politics and government relations...

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Interview with Alexandra Biering

Interview with Alexandra Biering

This week we welcome back Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority, Alexandra Biering. In this episode, Biering provides us with an update on California water. We discuss California's water cycle, the drought, water delivery systems and...

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Interview with Jacqui Irwin

Interview with Jacqui Irwin

Today we welcome Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Irwin represents Assembly District 42. We discuss the improvements in education, community colleges, digital upskilling, public safety and more.SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We...

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