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Author: John Myers

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Launched in 2006, this is the Golden State's longest running political podcast. Hosted by John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times.
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The California Politics Podcast remains on hiatus while we determine its long-term fate (we're working on it). In the meantime, a special episode as we discussed Gov. Gavin Newsom and California politics 2019 from the stage of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we discuss Sen. Kamala Harris' entry into the 2020 presidential race. We also look at the intense political challenges over wildfire policy and PG&E's expected bankruptcy. And we discuss the decision by a San Diego legislator to leave the GOP and become a Democrat. With John Myers, Taryn Luna and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week's episode: Gov. Gavin Newsom takes office and immediately offers major policy proposals on healthcare and education. We discuss those efforts plus the spirit the Newsom family brings to the capital city. And a moment in podcast history: a farewell to Melanie. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A conversation with Gov. Jerry Brown, California's longest-serving governor, who exits the political stage on Jan. 7. Hear excerpts of a conversation recorded at his Colusa County ranch just before Christmas with John Myers of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we take a look at the final election results from November's contests across the Golden State. And we discuss some of the recent announcements about the team being assembled by Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Taryn Luna of the Los Angeles Times.
On this week's episode, we discuss the abrupt resignation of the California Democratic Party's chairman and we take a look at the topics and dynamics expected from the new California Legislature and its work with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we step back and take a broad view of the enormous sea change -- the flood, so to speak -- that arrived on election day in California. Democrats did more than just dominate, and Republicans are in their weakest position perhaps ever in modern state politics. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Our post-election look at California's most interesting and competitive races. We talk the battle for the House, the election of a new California governor and the ballot measures that voters had to sort out on election day. With John Myers, Christine Mai-Duc, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, a supersized all-star edition of our politics podcast. We discuss the races for governor and Senate, along with the battleground House seats in Orange County. Plus, the fate of Propositions 6 and 10 lie in the hands of voters on Tuesday. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Christine Mai-Duc and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
October 19: Status Quo

October 19: Status Quo

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This week: New polling shows some, but not substantive, shifts in the races for California governor and U.S. Senate. We also discuss the event featuring the Senate candidates (was it really a debate?). And we look at the major 2020 fight over the legacy of Prop 13 and The Times' final installment of the series "The Next California." With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Our exclusive LA Times/UC Berkeley poll results from some of California's most hotly contested congressional battleground districts. Plus, a final look at Gov. Jerry Brown's late bill signings. And we discuss natural disasters and how the next governor must be prepared. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, we look at new statewide polling and campaign cash reports in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and two key ballot propositions. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: An accusation against the Supreme Court nominee rattles California's U.S. Senate race. Plus, we discuss Gov. Jerry Brown's signature on the "straw law" and wildfire prevention as well as a veto on later school start times. And a sampling of news in our lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: The California Legislature adjourned for 2018, and we've got a breakdown of some of the biggest last-minute debates on police accountability and wildfire prevention. We also look at the biggest bills that were killed and some key proposals now on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A short podcast episode to discuss the still fluid negotiations over a comprehensive wildfire plan at the state Capitol and the allegations against Rep. Duncan Hunter. Plus, a misconduct allegation against a GOP state senator hangs over the final week of session. With john Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Anegels Times.
This week: Like-minded advocates and lawmakers could split on the contentious issues of bail reform and police accountability as the California Legislature winds down its 2018 session. Plus, an exclusive investigation into the state's property tax inheritance rules that are lucrative for some elite homeowners. With John Myers, Melanie Mason, Jazmine Ulloa and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week, the podcast returns from our summer hiatus! We take a look at the big battle in the Legislature's final month over wildfires and utility company liability. Plus, we discuss the brouhaha in the state Capitol over long DMV lines. And a bit of political potpourri, including this summer's Democratic Party endorsement in the U.S. Senate race. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: Blockbuster deals at the state Capitol to keep three proposals off the November statewide ballot. We also take a quick glance at the 12 propositions that did end up on the ballot, and a few thoughts on the landmark Janus v. AFSCME ruling's impact on California politics. With John Myers, Melanie Mason and Liam Dillon of the Los Angeles Times.
This week: A fresh USC/LA Times poll of the November matchups in the race for governor and the U.S. Senate contest. We also discuss the intense political week that was in illegal immigration. And a special state Capitol edition of the politics lightning round. With John Myers and Melanie mason of the Los Angeles Tikmes.
This week: California's new state budget goes to the governor, with plenty of cash and some new spending proposals. We also discuss the Legislature's newly announced policy on sexual misconduct complaints. And a quick tour through election results, with a dash of split-the-state of California thrown in for good measure. With John Myers and Melanie Mason of the Los Angeles Times.
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