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Then There's California

Hosted by State Senators...in Conversation About California! · news · EN · 100 episodes

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'Then There's California' is a dynamic, new podcast featuring members of the California State Senate Democratic Caucus discussing legislative priorities, policy and other related issues that make California...Exceptional!

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Then There's California is hosted by State Senators...in Conversation About California!. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

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Recent episodes include "Senator John Laird / Perspectives on the New Legislative Session" (11 December 2024, 36 minutes), ""It's clear they want to hook the next generation of smokers" / Senator Susan Rubio & SB 1230" (4 September 2024, 48 minutes), and ""I've learned a lot more by LISTENING to people" / Senator Bill Dodd Looks Back on His Legislative Career" (21 August 2024, 45 minutes).

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Then There's California publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 100 episodes.

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Episode #120
Senator John Laird / Perspectives on the New Legislative Session
Dec 11, 202436 minS2
As the 2025-2026 legislative session convenes, State Senator John Laird also begins his latest - and final - term in elected office! Senator Laird offers his outlook on the public policy priorities and 'gender...
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Episode #119
"It's clear they want to hook the next generation of smokers" / Senator Susan Rubio & SB 1230
Sep 4, 202448 minS2
State Senator Susan Rubio & advocates share details about SB 1230, the STOP and Seize Illegal Tobacco Products Act, which will strengthen enforcement of California's flavored tobacco ban and remove illegal tobacco...
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Episode #118
"I've learned a lot more by LISTENING to people" / Senator Bill Dodd Looks Back on His Legislative Career
Aug 21, 202445 minS2
After 25 years as a local and state lawmaker and an astonishing 115 (and counting!) bills signed into law in his legislative career, State Senator Bill Dodd leaves the senate this fall, attributing his collaborative...
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Episode #117
Senator Steven Bradford & Assembly Speaker Emeritus Willie L. Brown, Jr. - Reminiscences & Perspectives
Jul 17, 202432 minS2
On the occasion of the recent 'Willie L. Brown, Jr. Day' at the State Capitol, the legendary Assembly Speaker & San Francisco Mayor Emeritus joined State Senator Steven Bradford for a podcast conversation about the...
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Episode #116
Senator Anthony Portantino - "The wonderful opportunity to work on issues I care about"
Jul 10, 202440 minS2
As Senator Anthony Portantino prepares to leave the legislature this fall, he speaks about how communication with constituents, family viewpoints - and the human condition - have continually informed his public...
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Episode #115
"Sourdough & Kindness" - Senator Susan Eggman Looks Back on Her Legislative Career
Jun 27, 202437 minS2
When her distinguished legislative career comes to a close this fall, Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman wants to continue to be invested in implementing the important legislation she has worked so hard to pass over the...
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Then There's California
SB 1106 & Elder Abuse in Conservatorships - Senator Susan Rubio
Jun 20, 202451 minS0
State Senator Susan Rubio is joined by the children and advocates of 3 actors & media personalities - Casey Kasem, Mickey Rooney & Nichelle Nichols - to discuss her legislation, SB 1106, which will reduce the...
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Episode #113
Senator Steve Padilla & Pride Month-2024 - "Diversity around us is something to celebrate..."
Jun 4, 202443 minS2
For Pride Month, we meet Senator Steve Padilla, who shares his candid personal & professional story of coming out publicly as a gay man & lawmaker in Southern California, and his reflections on the continued fight to...
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Episode #112
Senator Nancy Skinner Looks Back on Her Legislative Legacy: "I'm a bold legislator, but I've also been a fortunate one..."
May 22, 202437 minS2
With her time in the legislature ending this fall, State Senator Nancy Skinner is ready to talk legacy - the record of progressive public policy she takes pride in, the gender equality and representation she has...
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Episode #111
A Conversation with the New Senate Majority Leader, Lena Gonzalez: "We, as women, we just press on..."
Apr 2, 202433 minS2
Women's History Month has passed, but the discussions continue, and the State Senate's new Majority Leader, Senator Lena Gonzalez, shares her viewpoints on the growing number of women in elected office and in the...
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Episode #110
A Second-Year Conversation with Senator Caroline Menjivar: "How I'm looking at it this year is, how to be more strategic..."
Mar 19, 202449 minS2
In this wide-ranging podcast conversation, Senator Caroline Menjivar explains how she is starting her second year in office feeling 'way more confident' - while helping tackle a sobering state budget deficit...
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Episode #110
SB 307 - The College for Foster Youth Act / Senator Angelique Ashby & Former Foster Youth Cody Van Felden
Feb 22, 202448 minS2
"If you're a former foster youth, there should be no barrier to your success in college..." Senator Angelique Ashby & Cody Van Felden, a former foster youth and now-advocate, discuss SB 307, the 'College For Foster...
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Episode #108
Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas on the Memory & Legacy of Rosa Parks: "We have to be like Rosa, we have to stand up on these issues..."
Feb 13, 202428 minS2
In honor of Black History Month 2024, Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas celebrates the memory of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and explains how her courageous actions that helped launch the Montgomery, Alabama bus...
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Episode #107
Senator Ben Allen & LA Times Reporter Rosanna Xia ~ California's Coastline & the Rising Sea
Jan 17, 202448 minS2
State Senator Ben Allen & Los Angeles Times Environmental Reporter Rosanna Xia - author of the book "California Against the Sea - Visions for Our Changing Coastline" - join together in a conversation about how our...
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Episode #106
Senator Aisha Wahab Looks Back on 2023: "The first year was a learning lesson in so many ways..."
Dec 20, 202350 minS2
 "I always want it to be a positive journey," says Senator Aisha Wahab, and in this podcast conversation, the freshman lawmaker from CA's East Bay looks back on an eventful past year in office, the fate and...
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Episode #105
Senator Bill Dodd, on Artificial Intelligence: "It's not just the future, it's the present..."
Oct 26, 202340 minS2
State Senator Bill Dodd shares his perspective on California's leading role in encouraging A.I. innovation and creativity...while also prioritizing individual privacy and 1st amendment rights. Click here for a...
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Episode #104
Senator Josh Becker on CA's Climate Change Solutions / "The New Enviromental Future"
Aug 30, 202334 minS2
Despite continued grim climate change forecasts, California continues to be a global leader on climate solutions, and State Senator Josh Becker updates us on our state's continued success in 'getting to zero'...
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Episode #104
"The debt that is owed" - A Conversation on Reparations / Sen. Steven Bradford & Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Aug 10, 202348 minS2
The California Reparations Task Force has released its report on how our state can begin to repair the damage of slavery and racism. Senator Steven Bradford & Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas assess the details of the...
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Episode #103
Senator Catherine Blakespear / "I feel that tremendous sense of honor to have been chosen to do this work..."
Aug 2, 202336 minS2
She's a former 3-term city mayor, a journalist, and is passionate about transportation issues, the environment, addressing homelessness, and tackling gun violence. Meet newly-elected State Senator Catherine...
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Episode #102
Senator Anthony Portantino, on Gun Violence / "The more guns in more hands, the more violence we have in our society. It's that simple."
Jul 26, 202333 minS2
When it comes to gun safety, California is a safer state than others, and our gun laws work in concert with each other. Senator Anthony Portantino joins us to talk about the ongoing effort to protect Californians...
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John Laird

California State Senator - 17th District, California State Senate

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Programme Director, JLL

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California Senator, Lewis Center Vineyard Church

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Recent episodes

Senator John Laird / Perspectives on the New Legislative Session

"It's clear they want to hook the next generation of smokers" / Senator Susan Rubio & SB 1230

"I've learned a lot more by LISTENING to people" / Senator Bill Dodd Looks Back on His Legislative Career

Senator Steven Bradford & Assembly Speaker Emeritus Willie L. Brown, Jr. - Reminiscences & Perspectives

Senator Anthony Portantino - "The wonderful opportunity to work on issues I care about"

"Sourdough & Kindness" - Senator Susan Eggman Looks Back on Her Legislative Career

SB 1106 & Elder Abuse in Conservatorships - Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Steve Padilla & Pride Month-2024 - "Diversity around us is something to celebrate..."

Senator Nancy Skinner Looks Back on Her Legislative Legacy: "I'm a bold legislator, but I've also been a fortunate one..."

A Conversation with the New Senate Majority Leader, Lena Gonzalez: "We, as women, we just press on..."

A Second-Year Conversation with Senator Caroline Menjivar: "How I'm looking at it this year is, how to be more strategic..."

SB 307 - The College for Foster Youth Act / Senator Angelique Ashby & Former Foster Youth Cody Van Felden

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas on the Memory & Legacy of Rosa Parks: "We have to be like Rosa, we have to stand up on these issues..."

Senator Ben Allen & LA Times Reporter Rosanna Xia ~ California's Coastline & the Rising Sea

Senator Aisha Wahab Looks Back on 2023: "The first year was a learning lesson in so many ways..."

Senator Bill Dodd, on Artificial Intelligence: "It's not just the future, it's the present..."

Senator Josh Becker on CA's Climate Change Solutions / "The New Enviromental Future"

"The debt that is owed" - A Conversation on Reparations / Sen. Steven Bradford & Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

Senator Catherine Blakespear / "I feel that tremendous sense of honor to have been chosen to do this work..."

Senator Anthony Portantino, on Gun Violence / "The more guns in more hands, the more violence we have in our society. It's that simple."