Inside Golden State Politics

<p>Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, two experienced California political experts, argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington.</p><p><br /></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.<br /><br />He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting.</p><p><br />Bill 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><br /></p><p>Sherry Bebitch Jeffe is a retired  professor of the practice of public policy communication at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.</p><p><br />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.</p><p><br /></p><p>She has also appeared on MSNBC, CNN, Spectrum News 1 and Al Jazeera English and on radio shows in the United States and internationally. </p><p><br /></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>

"Turkeys Of The Year" Awards

We announce our annual "Turkeys Of The Year" Awards. We debate whether Trump's power has eroded after the Epstein files vote defeat.

11-20
32:47

Circling The Drain

We make our way through the political thicket paralyzing Washington and reflect on California's role in it

11-13
32:10

Great Day For Women, Bad Day For The GOP

We examine the havoc caused by the shutdown and its impact on the elections and on Trump's favorability rating.

11-07
31:57

Elections 2025: A Preview Of The 2026 Midterms

A look at the upcoming elections in New Jersey, Virginia, New York and California.

10-31
30:37

Destruction: A Way Of Life?

We wonder whether the energy from the No Kings protest will last. We discuss the impact of the budget shutdown on the nation. We debate the destruction of the East Wing of the White House.

10-23
34:52

"These Are The Days Of Our Lives"

Los Angeles Times political columnist Mark Barabak, our guest, guides us through America's increasingly bitter political debate. He asks if "we've lost our humanity." We all agree that the country's best hope is to vote.

10-09
32:29

Don't Get Mad Get Even

We watch Trump trying to settle scores as his enemies list grows. Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel's fan list grows. And we asses the impact of Kamela Harris' book promotion tour.

09-25
30:11

Trump. Kirk. The First Amendment.

We talk about the difference between the murder of Charlie Kirk and the killing of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. We discuss whether the President should try to calm America rather than stir hatred.

09-18
32:44

The State Of Things

We take a critical look at the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to continue sweeping immigration raids in Southern California. And we examine the status of the national redistricting war and California's Proposition 50.

09-11
37:26

Trump vs. Newsom: The Redistricting Civil War

Bruce Cain, Stanford professor and redistricting guru, walks us through the escalating redistricting battle.

08-31
36:54

Ukraine. The Smithsonian. Redistricting Rumble

We range all over the political map. We look at Trump's seat- of -the -pants diplomacy and the risky battle the president and Gov. Gavin Newsom are waging for control of Congress.

08-21
27:04

Call Out the Troops?

We discuss the National Guard's recent invasions of streets, parks and stores. Is this a distraction for a president facing the Epstein problem and rising food prices? We also talked about Trump's role in the Olympics, the escalating war over congressional redistricting and the 60th anniversary of the Watts riots.

08-14
29:10

Election 2026: Redistricting Versus Epstein

We argue over Republican plans to maintain control of Congress by gerrymandering. Sherry is incensed. Bill is bored. And yet again we dig into the Epstein saga. Comments? Suggestions? Complaints? Email us at: Bill: bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com Sherry: sbjcgs@aol.com

08-07
32:18

Hardball

With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the impact of Gaza on American politics. We examine how the Republicans are using redistricting to keep control of the House of Representatives and California's role in trying to block them.

07-31
29:42

"Oh what a tangled web we weave . . . "

We analyze whether the Epstein scandal is shaking Trump's grip on MAGA world. We unpack Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest political moves. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Let us know. Bill's email: bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com Sherry's email: sbjcgs@aol.com

07-24
31:23

Immigration And Trump's War On California

Loyola Marymount University Professor Fernando Guerra, discussing the ICE raids, labels them as war on our society. He explains what he tells students who fear being detained.

07-17
33:32

FEMA, ICE, DHS: A Confusing And Disturbing Alphabet Soup

We examine how the Trump administration's cutbacks impacted disaster aid. We continue analyzing the impact of ICE raids on California.

07-12
28:36

Our Last Independence Day?

We discuss the Big Brutal Budget Bill and its possible political impact. We wonder whether the ICE detentions will help or hurt President Trump and other Republicans.

07-04
28:26

"The Times They Are A- Changin'"

We talk about life in a occupied city. And we analyze the surprising showing of Zohran Mamdani in the New York Democratic mayoral primary election we

06-26
32:43

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