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The Valley Views podcast, presented by The Maddy Institute, explores how state and federal policies impact the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode features in-depth discussions on local, state, and national issues, with diverse voices from across the political spectrum. Fostering balanced and engaging conversations, the podcast keeps listeners informed on the topics that matter most to the Valley, providing insights into the policies shaping its future. Valley Views is available on-air every Sunday at 10 AM on NewsTalk 580AM/105.9FM (KMJ) and as a podcast.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Valley Views podcast, presented by The Maddy Institute, explores how state and federal policies impact the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode features in-depth discussions on local, state, and national issues, with diverse voices from across the political spectrum.
Valley Views is hosted by The Maddy Institute. The show has published 166 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Central Valley’s Healthcare Crisis" (19 October 2026, 20 minutes), "Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250" (6 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "Fighting Against Human Trafficking: Breaking the Chains" (27 September 2026, 22 minutes).
Valley Views publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 166 episodes.
Booking probability for Valley Views is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Valley Views requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Valley Views's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Valley Views are Government & Politics. Valley Views has a news audience.
The Maddy Institute hosts Valley Views, a news podcast with 166 episodes published.
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Valley Views
Craig Wagoner, President & CEO of Community Health System, joins The Maddy Report to discuss the Central Valley’s healthcare challenges and opportunities. Follow us on social media: Facebook |...
Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin joins The Maddy Report to offer a powerful reflection on our nation’s extraordinary journey—from the founding ideals of 1776 to the...
Debra Rush, CEO and Co-Founder of Breaking the Chains, joins The Maddy Report to share the impacts of human trafficking on communities across the San Joaquin Valley, resources for those at risk, and ways organizations...
Miguel Arambula, Executive Director, San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative and Alicia Sebastian, Executive Director, California Coalition for Rural Housing, join The Maddy Report to discuss recent state and federal...
Caitlin Peterson, Associate Director and Research Fellow at the PPIC Water Policy Center, and Bradley Franklin, Research Fellow at the PPIC Water Policy Center join The Maddy Report to discuss SGMA-ready crops as a...
Valley Views
Lorenzo Rios, CEO of Clovis Veterans Memorial District, Bill Stretch, General Manager at Fresno Irrigation District, and Kyle Packham, Chief Advocacy and External Affairs Officer for California Special Districts...
Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins The Maddy Report to discuss his campaign for California Governor and his perspective on the issues facing the state.Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram |...
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Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval joins The Maddy Report to discuss the role of the university in the Central Valley, impacts on the region's economy, as well as the state and federal issues facing higher...
Brittany Martinez, Executive Director of Principles First, Gabe Ferris, City Hall and Courts Reporter at ABC 30, and David Taub, Senior Reporter at GV Wire, sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante to provide an...
Valley Views
Senator Shannon Grove and Josh Fryday, California Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante. To learn more, visit our website or follow us on social media...
Valley Views
Chris Micheli, attorney, lobbyist, and government relations specialist, and Dan Schnur, political analyst, speaker and commentator, sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante for an analysis on California's 2025...
Episode #1507
Don Wright, Editor of WaterWrights sits down with Executive Director Blake Zante to break down some of the most pressing issues in California’s water landscape. They discuss how water moves through the state, the...
Episode #1502
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Danielle Bergstrom, Founder and Executive Director of Fresnoland , and Jordan Mattox, Co-Host of the Fresnolandia Podcast...
Episode #1506
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Dr. Lisa Bryant, Professor of Political Science at CSU Fresno, Blake Jones of Politico, and Alexei Koseff of CalMatters. Together...
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Ken Cooley, State Assemblymember (Ret.). Together, they explore the History of California’s Legislature and Capitol...
Episode #1503
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Caitlin O’Neil, Legislative Analyst's Office, and Rachel Michelin, President & CEO of the California Retailers Association...
Episode #1500
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Danielle Bergstrom — Founder, Executive Director & Managing Editor, Fresnoland and Dr. Naomi Bick, Assistant Professor of...
Episode #1498
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Paul Mitchell, Owner of Redistricting Partners and Vice President of Political Data, Inc. and Matt Rexroad, CEO of Strategy...
Episode #1425
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Pedro Nava, Chair of the Little Hoover Commission, and Adam Silver, Chair of the Fair Political Practices Commission. Together...
Episode #1422
Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Robert Phipps, Executive Director of the Fresno Council of Governments, and Kendall Flint, Regional Director of Community...
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Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Fresno Mayor, City of Fresno
Wall Street Journal best selling author and senior advisor on thought leadership, International Centre for Clinical Excellence
retired chancellor, West Hills Community College District
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