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California State Of Mind

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A weekly show helping you make sense of the biggest health, jobs, politics, and more critical events in the world's fifth-largest economy. Because no matter where you live, California is truly a state of mind.

Recent Episodes

OCT 1, 2021
Final Episode: Reflections on California politics during a pandemic
California State of Mind is wrapping up a year of political discussion, including a presidential election, peak pandemic, a recall, drought and record-breaking wildfires. For our final show, we consider lessons learned and what lies ahead for 2022.
SEP 24, 2021
Participation, Baby! How Some Cities Are Experimenting With A Community Budget Process
If your city leaders asked you how to spend millions of tax dollars, what would you suggest? Some cities in California have been experimenting with a participatory budget process. Hear how it works and why it seems to be gaining momentum.
SEP 17, 2021
Recall Reset: Newsom Claims Victory And Turns His Attention Back To Bills
Gavin Newsom will keep his job as Governor but will the recall election have a lasting effect on how the Golden State is governed? Hear more context on the results and learn about some of the bills we might have missed.
SEP 10, 2021
Ready, Set, Recall: Governor Ramps Up Big Name Support As Republicans Look To Oust Him
California is a big state with big issues affecting next week's recall election: Wildfires, Covid, drought, and more. Reporters Scott Rodd and Emily Hoeven help break down the big issues.
SEP 3, 2021
Can California Continue to Grow the World’s Food Without Reliable Water?
California is known for innovation, but some say more is needed to address its drought-ridden future – especially when it comes to the state’s agriculture industry. California’s Food and Ag Secretary Karen Ross shares some ideas.