Inside Golden State Politics

<p>Two experienced California political experts argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington with Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe.<p> <p>Bill Boyarsky is former city editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also a columnist, bureau chief and political reporter for the newspaper. Previously, he reported on politics for the Associated Press in Sacramento.<p><p>He is the author of two biographies of Ronald Reagan, a biography of Jesse M.Unruh; Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times, and, with co-author Nancy Boyarsky, Backroom Politics.<p><p>Bill is a columnist for the websites Truthdig and Fox&Hounds and a contributor to UCLA Luskin's public policy magazine Blueprint. He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting <p>Sherry Bebitch Jeffe recently retired as professor of the practice of public policy communication at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.<p><p>Sherry has been political analyst for KCAL-TV, NBC4 Los Angeles NBC's "Today" show and the BBC where she was an analyst on American politics for programs in London, Scotland and Wales. In 2006, she was a nominee for the Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for NBC4’s news feature, “Decision 2005: A Voter’s Guide,” NBC4.<p> <p>She has also appeared on MSNBC and Al Jazeera English and on radio shows in the United States and internationally. Sherry is a columnist for the California political web site Fox&Hounds.<p> <p>Sherry has a Ph.D in government from Claremont Graduate University and a master's in political science from Rutgers, where she was a fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.<p>

Translating Trump, Retooling LA County

We examine a hot proposal on The LA County ballot. And then we explaIn new twists and turns in this weird presidential campaign

09-19
31:19

Speech And Debate and Dogs and Cats

Sherry and Bill offer their perspectives on the highly debated presidential debate and speculate on whether it will impact the path to the November election.

09-14
31:57

California, Dick Cheney, And Kamala Harris

Sherry and Bill take a look at California's role In the coming election and the state's importance in the battle for control of Congress

09-07
33:47

The Final Lap

Bill and Sherry survey the lay of the land as the final lap of the 2024 presidential election begins.

08-26
31:12

Biden Aftermath. Biden Agonistes.

With our colleague, political analyst Bill Schneider, we take a look at last week's historic events.

07-05
36:20

"Strong And Wrong Beats Weak And Right"

Bill and Sherry Join the chorus of horrified viewers of the recent presidential debate. Oy vey!

06-29
31:37

What Debate?

With our guest Dave Bryan, we explore just what voters are getting from the presidential debates.

06-20
32:41

Special Edition: Where Do We Go From Here?

Political Analyst Bill Schneider takes us on a tour of a possible post-election America. We also take a look at the polls in the wake of Trump's conviction.

06-01
31:55

"What Did I Miss?"

When he returned to America From France Jefferson asked? What 'Have I Missed? Plenty. Today we discuss some of the events smothered by media coverage of Donald Trump.

05-24
27:32

Winning Now Isn't Everything: Presidential Polls And Debates

We examine the potential impact of the upcoming presidential debates. We question the reliability of early polling. And we take a critical look at efforts to reform the Los Angeles city ethics law.

05-16
25:06

From Gaza To The Campus: The Battle Continues

We share our perspectives on the current campus turmoil and compare it to the tumultuous year of 1968.

05-06
30:36

The Undercard

We look at the fight in California for seats that could determine control of Congress. We also examine the significant increase in representation of African American women in the state legislature.

03-14
27:04

Schiff. Garvey. Biden .Trump.

We examine the results of Super Tuesday and the impact of voters' choices on the November election.

03-07
31:09

Delay Of Game

We explore the Supreme Court's decision to hear former President Trump's appeal for presidential immunity. Was this a victory for Trump and his efforts to delay his criminal case? Was this a defeat for special prosecutor Jack Smith, trying to clear the docket before the election? We also discuss the state of the presidential race and the role of Gov. Gavin Newsom after the Michigan primary.

02-29
25:24

The Chief And The Mayor And A Hot Primary

We take a look at the ongoing search for a new Los Angeles police chief. And we attempt to untangle the California U.S. Senate primary race.

02-22
36:15

A Whiplash Election

Political analyst and friend of the show Bill Schneider observes that isolationism has been part of American politics from George Washington to Donald Trump. We discuss the latest twist, the advanced age of the two leading candidates for president.

02-15
33:52

Missing From The State Capitol: News

Sacramento columnist George Skelton leads us down the road to the shrinking coverage of California politics and policy. The old pro has some provocative thoughts on the subject.

02-09
29:21

"And They're Off."

We examine how the Democrats are playing offense on abortion and defense on immigration. For Republicans, the situation is reversed.

02-02
32:17

Stumbling Out Of The Starting Gate

We dissect the political farce known as the Iowa Republican caucuses. And we wonder whether ex-Dodger Steve Garvey can play in the political major leagues.

01-18
33:17

"Cut, Squeeze And Trim:" Economics Drive California And Its Media

We analyze the early version of the California budget and the cuts it may require. And we look at the internal churning at the Los Angeles Times.

01-12
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