Interview with Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

Interview with Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

Jun 19, 2023

Today we welcome to the program, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas. Smallwood-Cuevas represents Senate District 28 and is the co-founder of the Los Angeles Black Worker Center. We discuss the election, issues with the prison system, employment, housing and more.

This episode was recorded on 05/23/2023

(09:04) Affordable housing and cost of living in LA

(14:36) Involvement in community organizing

(23:19) Motivating running for Senate and working with the new legislative class

(34:23) Bills and legislative focuses

(44:27) Talking committees

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September 22, 2023

SacTown Talks

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Sep 18, 2023

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Interview with Phil Ting

Interview with Phil Ting

Sep 11, 2023

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Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Sep 5, 2023

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Interview with Angelique Ashby

Interview with Angelique Ashby

May 22, 2023

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, and more.

This episode was recorded on 4/26/2023.

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September 22, 2023

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Interview with Lara Korte

Sep 18, 2023

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Interview with Phil Ting

Interview with Phil Ting

Sep 11, 2023

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Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Sep 5, 2023

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Interview with Marie Alvarado-Gil

Interview with Marie Alvarado-Gil

May 8, 2023

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 Mexican-American

(09:01) From working with animals, to working with children in need

(14:41) Inspiration running for Senate and the election experience

(22:34) Alvarado-Gil’s rape bill and silent reactions 

(27:54) Alvarado-Gil’s fentanyl bill and gun rights

(30:35) Talking broadband and fire protection

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May 8, 2023

SacTown Talks

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Sep 18, 2023

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Sep 11, 2023

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Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

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Sep 5, 2023

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Interview with Josh Becker

Interview with Josh Becker

Apr 10, 2023

This week we welcome Senator Josh Becker. Becker represents Senate District 13. We discuss public safety, environmental protection, social justice and more.

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April 10, 2023

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Sep 18, 2023

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Sep 11, 2023

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Sep 5, 2023

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Interview with Anna Caballero

Interview with Anna Caballero

Mar 20, 2023

This week we welcome Senator Anna Caballero. Caballero represents Senate District 14. We discuss the high speed rail, housing, public protection and more.

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March 20, 2023

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Sep 11, 2023

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Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Interview with Rick Chavez Zbur

Sep 5, 2023

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