Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:47:06 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2194691 en-us © 2026 Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer yes 45eb2934-4b0e-5097-9cda-a4ca14c993ed State Senator Steve Glazer episodic false A podcast sharing surprising stories about people, places and politics in our Golden State. Each episode will be a deep dive on what’s going on in the state and in the Bay Area with your State Senator, Steve Glazer.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) State Senator Steve Glazer https://storage.buzzsprout.com/04z3mykzjtlrzklo6tni3qh2y9a1?.jpg Season 3 Finale: Season Recap with a Special Guest On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the third season of the podcast with a special guest host -- and we also share the future of the podcast.

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the third season of the podcast with a special guest host -- and we also share the future of the podcast.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16356174 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0800 1989 full false BART: Safety Changes, Fiscal Problems, Homelessness, Karaoke Senator Glazer goes on a ride along with Bay Area Rapid Transit system Board President Bevan Dufty where they review safety changes in the system, new crisis intervention teams, ridership problems and even BART karaoke. The doors are closing...come on in.

]]> Senator Glazer goes on a ride along with Bay Area Rapid Transit system Board President Bevan Dufty where they review safety changes in the system, new crisis intervention teams, ridership problems and even BART karaoke. The doors are closing...come on in.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16155794 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0800 3569 3 13 full false Inside the Wires of the World's Fastest Supercomputer This week I take you inside the world's fastest supercomputer: El Capitan. It's run by the Lawrence Livermore National Lab at a peak performance of 2.79 exaFLOPS (which translates to 2.79 quintillion calculations per second). Listen to the episode to hear how those calculations help "solve the problems of our time." 

]]> This week I take you inside the world's fastest supercomputer: El Capitan. It's run by the Lawrence Livermore National Lab at a peak performance of 2.79 exaFLOPS (which translates to 2.79 quintillion calculations per second). Listen to the episode to hear how those calculations help "solve the problems of our time." 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16130292 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0800 1005 3 12 full false Democracy in Peril: the Collapse of Independent Journalism In this episode, Senator Glazer speaks to a national audience of journalism funders about efforts in California to rescue independent journalism. The sobering discussion continues with local news publishers.

]]> In this episode, Senator Glazer speaks to a national audience of journalism funders about efforts in California to rescue independent journalism. The sobering discussion continues with local news publishers.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16115908 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0800 3324 3 11 full false Household Items Get a Second Life: Reuse Day in the Neighborhood Come along on a recycling truck as we take a close look at the stuff on the curb on "Reuse Day," when residents place ‘gently used’ items to donate to people in need. We check out the distribution center where items are readied for non profit organizations. Hear about some surprising items picked up or left behind.

]]> Come along on a recycling truck as we take a close look at the stuff on the curb on "Reuse Day," when residents place ‘gently used’ items to donate to people in need. We check out the distribution center where items are readied for non profit organizations. Hear about some surprising items picked up or left behind.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16072416 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800 2660 3 10 full false Fusion Ignition: Limitless Clean Energy? On this episode of Table Talk we take you behind the scenes at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as we talk to the scientists who created Starfire; the first fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to spark it. Its cutting edge science could change the world. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk we take you behind the scenes at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as we talk to the scientists who created Starfire; the first fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to spark it. Its cutting edge science could change the world. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-16033749 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0700 3090 3 9 full false Agave: The Spirit of California This week on Table Talk I sat down with three leaders in the California Agave industry to talk about how the magnificent plant is grown, why it's such a compelling crop for water-conscious farmers and tasting notes as we sipped our way through the podcast. 

]]> This week on Table Talk I sat down with three leaders in the California Agave industry to talk about how the magnificent plant is grown, why it's such a compelling crop for water-conscious farmers and tasting notes as we sipped our way through the podcast. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15985810 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0700 3527 3 8 full false The Future of Libraries with State Librarian Greg Lucas In a wide ranging interview with State librarian Greg Lucas, we discuss the future of libraries in the digital age, the impact of social media, what book he would recommend to Taylor Swift and if he was trapped on a desert island what book would he most want to possess. You don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy this conversation. 

]]> In a wide ranging interview with State librarian Greg Lucas, we discuss the future of libraries in the digital age, the impact of social media, what book he would recommend to Taylor Swift and if he was trapped on a desert island what book would he most want to possess. You don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy this conversation. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15945668 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0700 2332 3 7 full false Touchdown: Girls Flag Football! A new high school phenom that's heading to the Olympics in 2028: this week on Table Talk we hear from players and coaches who are involved in girls flag football. We learn the new rules, the plays, and the bonds being forged on the field. Grab a flag for some serious competition. 

]]> A new high school phenom that's heading to the Olympics in 2028: this week on Table Talk we hear from players and coaches who are involved in girls flag football. We learn the new rules, the plays, and the bonds being forged on the field. Grab a flag for some serious competition. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15904849 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0700 2345 3 6 full false Tackling Youth Football Safety This week we take on the controversy of a proposed law banning contact in football for youth under 12 -- intended to keep kids safer from chronic head injuries that cause neurological problems later in life. 

]]> This week we take on the controversy of a proposed law banning contact in football for youth under 12 -- intended to keep kids safer from chronic head injuries that cause neurological problems later in life. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15843529 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0700 3552 3 5 full false Gun Violence: Ghost Guns, Red Flag Warnings, and Threat of Political Attacks On this episode I sit down with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC Davis Gun Violence Research Center to talk about firearms; red flag alerts, gun-free zones, 3D printing of ghost guns and a grim observation about possible presidential election outcomes.

]]> On this episode I sit down with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC Davis Gun Violence Research Center to talk about firearms; red flag alerts, gun-free zones, 3D printing of ghost guns and a grim observation about possible presidential election outcomes.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15781178 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2344 3 4 full false True Crime, Episode 3: Survived To Fight Another Day On this episode of Table Talk, we share what happened to Eli Polk —the man who shot the future senator — and his mother Susan, in jail at the time for killing his father. Plus, how all that led to a change in the law.

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we share what happened to Eli Polk —the man who shot the future senator — and his mother Susan, in jail at the time for killing his father. Plus, how all that led to a change in the law.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15702810 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1463 3 3 full false True Crime, Episode 2: Who Shot Me On this episode of Table Talk, we continue our true crime series with the story of how the police found out who shot me, the significance of that discovery, and the man’s connection to a notorious murder case that was being investigated concurrently with my shooting. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we continue our true crime series with the story of how the police found out who shot me, the significance of that discovery, and the man’s connection to a notorious murder case that was being investigated concurrently with my shooting. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15657898 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700 2153 3 2 full false True Crime, Episode 1: The Time I Was Shot This week on Table Talk we're sharing the story of the time Steve was shot: what happened, who did it, the link to one of the most notorious murder trials in the Bay Area, the impact on gun laws, and how it altered the trajectory of his life.

]]> This week on Table Talk we're sharing the story of the time Steve was shot: what happened, who did it, the link to one of the most notorious murder trials in the Bay Area, the impact on gun laws, and how it altered the trajectory of his life.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15613833 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1551 3 1 full false Season 2 Finale: Highlights, Favorites, Surprises and Quiz On this episode of Table Talk, we recap the adventures and surprising stories with a special guest co-host. Bonus: tune in to see if you can pass our season 2 episode quiz. Plus a preview of a true crime story that will lead off season 3. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we recap the adventures and surprising stories with a special guest co-host. Bonus: tune in to see if you can pass our season 2 episode quiz. Plus a preview of a true crime story that will lead off season 3. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15558319 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0700 2068 2 20 full false Port Chicago’s Explosive Past: Mutiny, Racism, Justice On this episode of Table Talk we're telling the story of the Port Chicago 50 -- navy seamen who were charged with mutiny after they refused to return to unsafe working conditions following a deadly munitions explosion at a naval base. We talk with Carol Cherry, daughter of one of the Port Chicago 50, who were posthumously exonerated on the 80th anniversary of the 1944 explosion. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk we're telling the story of the Port Chicago 50 -- navy seamen who were charged with mutiny after they refused to return to unsafe working conditions following a deadly munitions explosion at a naval base. We talk with Carol Cherry, daughter of one of the Port Chicago 50, who were posthumously exonerated on the 80th anniversary of the 1944 explosion. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15521336 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0700 1966 2 19 full false Updates on the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more On this episode of Table Talk we update you on the backstory of five important bills, and how they're faring in the legislative process. You'll hear how special interests have killed some, the rocky road the others are taking towards the Governor's desk, and why you should still care about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk we update you on the backstory of five important bills, and how they're faring in the legislative process. You'll hear how special interests have killed some, the rocky road the others are taking towards the Governor's desk, and why you should still care about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15454418 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1869 2 18 full false The State of Policing in California On this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with the Brian Marvel, the president of the largest police organization in California (PORAC) to hear his views on the challenges facing police officers and public safety. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with the Brian Marvel, the president of the largest police organization in California (PORAC) to hear his views on the challenges facing police officers and public safety. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15388165 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0700 2256 2 17 full false Restoring Alameda Creek: Bringing Salmon Back This week on Table Talk we look at efforts to bring salmon and other salmonid species back into Bay Area watersheds and how dam removal and fish ladder installation projects are making that happen. We visit the Alameda Creek to see how efforts there are bringing back thriving fish populations after a dam was replaced with a fish ladder system and how other local water districts are following suit. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Miller from the Alameda Creek Alliance, Bruce King with the Friends of San Lorenzo Creek, and Pete McHugh and Emily McKim from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

]]> This week on Table Talk we look at efforts to bring salmon and other salmonid species back into Bay Area watersheds and how dam removal and fish ladder installation projects are making that happen. We visit the Alameda Creek to see how efforts there are bringing back thriving fish populations after a dam was replaced with a fish ladder system and how other local water districts are following suit. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Miller from the Alameda Creek Alliance, Bruce King with the Friends of San Lorenzo Creek, and Pete McHugh and Emily McKim from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15310776 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0700 2672 2 16 full false Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on the Homeowners' Insurance Crisis On this episode of Table Talk I sit down with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the homeowners' insurance crisis in the state and what steps he's taking to correct it. He answers direct questions from listeners and provides advice to people whose insurance is in jeopardy. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk I sit down with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the homeowners' insurance crisis in the state and what steps he's taking to correct it. He answers direct questions from listeners and provides advice to people whose insurance is in jeopardy. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15209542 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 3106 2 15 full false Building Community; One Garden at a Time On this episode of Table Talk we visit three community gardens across the Bay Area and learn about how they work. Tune in to hear how to grow the best tomatoes, make your own compost, and more! 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk we visit three community gardens across the Bay Area and learn about how they work. Tune in to hear how to grow the best tomatoes, make your own compost, and more! 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15167036 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0700 2974 2 13 full false Coming off the Bench, Chief Justice Swings at Law and Policy On this week's episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to talk about her 32-year career as a jurist and her new career as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California.

]]> On this week's episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to talk about her 32-year career as a jurist and her new career as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-15083500 Fri, 17 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 2239 2 12 full false The Rise and Fall of Chief Justice Rose Bird: with guests Gov. Jerry Brown, and more On this episode of Table Talk, I interview several guests who were close to Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird; Governor Jerry Brown who appointed her to court; Steve Buehl, who was her Chief of Staff; and Dan Walters, Dan Morain, and Bob Egelko, veteran reporters who covered Rose Bird as the first woman cabinet secretary and as Chief Justice. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, I interview several guests who were close to Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird; Governor Jerry Brown who appointed her to court; Steve Buehl, who was her Chief of Staff; and Dan Walters, Dan Morain, and Bob Egelko, veteran reporters who covered Rose Bird as the first woman cabinet secretary and as Chief Justice. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14997719 Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700 8949 2 11 full false Tech's Impact on Scams: the Evolution of Deception On this episode of Table Talk, we talk with UC Berkeley Professor -- and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expert -- Hany Farid about scams; how technology is evolving to make scams more believable, and what you can do to spot them.

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we talk with UC Berkeley Professor -- and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expert -- Hany Farid about scams; how technology is evolving to make scams more believable, and what you can do to spot them.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14959701 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0700 1417 2 10 full false Keeping Pets Safe When Disaster Strikes: how a team of vets is preparing for the next big fire, flood, earthquake At UC Davis, the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET for short) is preparing for the next big disaster -- and how they'll evacuate and treat injured pets when the time comes.

]]> At UC Davis, the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET for short) is preparing for the next big disaster -- and how they'll evacuate and treat injured pets when the time comes.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14904789 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1654 2 9 full false Hiroshima memorial: my visit to ground zero This Spring, I visited Hiroshima, Japan, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb in 1945. The site now contains a museum, memorial and eternal flame. I interviewed Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki, of Hiroshima Prefecture to get his perspective on world events from his unique vantage point as well as visit with Americans touring this haunting place where more than 120,000 Japanese people were killed by the first use of a nuclear weapon.

]]> This Spring, I visited Hiroshima, Japan, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb in 1945. The site now contains a museum, memorial and eternal flame. I interviewed Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki, of Hiroshima Prefecture to get his perspective on world events from his unique vantage point as well as visit with Americans touring this haunting place where more than 120,000 Japanese people were killed by the first use of a nuclear weapon.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14862294 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1252 2 8 full false Autonomous Vehicles: a look at the future of our cities and farms with AVs On this episode of Table Talk, I visit with three leaders in the autonomous vehicle space. Dan Chatman, UC Berkeley professor; Gokul Hemady, CEO of Glydways, an autonomous transit vehicle developer; and Angela Richards from Monarch Tractor. High speed testing and deployment of AVs is coming to a community near you!

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, I visit with three leaders in the autonomous vehicle space. Dan Chatman, UC Berkeley professor; Gokul Hemady, CEO of Glydways, an autonomous transit vehicle developer; and Angela Richards from Monarch Tractor. High speed testing and deployment of AVs is coming to a community near you!

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14773287 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0700 2608 2 7 full false Inside the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more In this episode of Table Talk we tell the backstory five important bills and why special interests are likely to kill them. You'll hear about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare.   

]]> In this episode of Table Talk we tell the backstory five important bills and why special interests are likely to kill them. You'll hear about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare.   

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14740294 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0700 2176 2 6 full false Homelessness and Housing Crisis: status report on our unhoused neighbors with Gov. Newsom’s top housing director. This week on Table Talk, I sat down with Jason Elliott, Deputy Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom, whose work focuses on housing and homelessness. We discuss where state dollars are being spent and how much progress is being made when it comes to homelessness in California. 

]]> This week on Table Talk, I sat down with Jason Elliott, Deputy Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom, whose work focuses on housing and homelessness. We discuss where state dollars are being spent and how much progress is being made when it comes to homelessness in California. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14637594 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0800 1869 2 5 full false In the splash zone: our front row seat on sea level rise and climate change This week on Table Talk, I spoke with top experts about sea level rise to learn about how climate change will impact our coastal ecosystems, ways of life, and everything in between. I talk with Bay Conservation and Development Commission Chair Zack Wasserman, David Lewis from Save the Bay, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission Dr. Kate Huckelbridge, UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences Gary Griggs.

]]> This week on Table Talk, I spoke with top experts about sea level rise to learn about how climate change will impact our coastal ecosystems, ways of life, and everything in between. I talk with Bay Conservation and Development Commission Chair Zack Wasserman, David Lewis from Save the Bay, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission Dr. Kate Huckelbridge, UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences Gary Griggs.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14519295 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0800 3788 2 4 full false Look Ma, no hands! Come ride with us as we try out a self-driving taxi This week on Table Talk we take a ride in one of San Francisco's Waymo self-driving taxis and learn about all the innovation that goes into making this new tech street-ready. 

]]> This week on Table Talk we take a ride in one of San Francisco's Waymo self-driving taxis and learn about all the innovation that goes into making this new tech street-ready. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14496826 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800 2049 2 3 full false Hospice Care: Is it the right choice for a loved one? Plus we take a closer look at problems in the industry. On this episode of Table Talk, I look into hospice care in California and the choices you may face at an end of life moment for a friend or family member as well as the history of fraud within the system. I talk with Steve Lopez, columnist for the LA Times who writes about aging; Senator Ben Allen, who authored a bill on hospice care in California; and Sheila Clark, who represents hospice providers in the state. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, I look into hospice care in California and the choices you may face at an end of life moment for a friend or family member as well as the history of fraud within the system. I talk with Steve Lopez, columnist for the LA Times who writes about aging; Senator Ben Allen, who authored a bill on hospice care in California; and Sheila Clark, who represents hospice providers in the state. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14429144 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0800 2732 2 2 full false Livermore Valley Wineries: a Hidden Gem of the Bay Area Starting the second season of Table Talk off right by highlighting the fantastic offerings from Livermore Valley wineries -- and learning why a Livermore winery should be at the top of your next wine tasting list. 

]]> Starting the second season of Table Talk off right by highlighting the fantastic offerings from Livermore Valley wineries -- and learning why a Livermore winery should be at the top of your next wine tasting list. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14286198 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0800 2418 2 1 full false Behind the scenes of the podcast and season finale On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the people we've met, stories we've told, and places we've visited throughout season 1 of the podcast with a special guest. Tune in to hear the untold stories of the season, behind the scenes of your favorite episodes, and a sneak peak into the upcoming episodes of season 2.

]]> On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the people we've met, stories we've told, and places we've visited throughout season 1 of the podcast with a special guest. Tune in to hear the untold stories of the season, behind the scenes of your favorite episodes, and a sneak peak into the upcoming episodes of season 2.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14211704 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0800 2019 1 21 full false Attorney General Rob Bonta talks guns, retail theft, Antioch scandal, and addictive social media This week on Table Talk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about: getting guns away from dangerous people, the Antioch police scandal investigation, retail theft, and kids' safety on addictive social media sites. 

]]> This week on Table Talk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about: getting guns away from dangerous people, the Antioch police scandal investigation, retail theft, and kids' safety on addictive social media sites. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14183106 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 1936 1 20 full false Shoplifting, addiction, and dysfunctional diversion programs: understanding retail theft in California This week on Table Talk we dive into the issue of retail theft in California. I talk with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper about how we enforce and prosecute retail crime, and with California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin about how retailers are responding.

]]> This week on Table Talk we dive into the issue of retail theft in California. I talk with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper about how we enforce and prosecute retail crime, and with California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin about how retailers are responding.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14141584 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800 2427 1 19 full false Animal shelters: hope or hopelessness In this episode of Table Talk we took trip to the Martinez Animal Shelter to visit with some furry friends. Tune in to hear our interview with Contra Costa Animal Services Director Beth Ward. 

]]> In this episode of Table Talk we took trip to the Martinez Animal Shelter to visit with some furry friends. Tune in to hear our interview with Contra Costa Animal Services Director Beth Ward. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-14005355 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800 2404 1 18 full false "Firewise": how one community is topping the charts in fire safety “Fire Safe Moraga Orinda” has been organizing neighbors to protect their homes from fires -- and even the California Insurance Commissioner is impressed. In this episode, we'll tell you how you can organize a “Firewise“ neighborhood group that can improve community safety and may save you money on homeowners' insurance. And, we'll share why fire proofing your own property may not make much of a difference if your neighbors don’t take similar steps. 

]]> “Fire Safe Moraga Orinda” has been organizing neighbors to protect their homes from fires -- and even the California Insurance Commissioner is impressed. In this episode, we'll tell you how you can organize a “Firewise“ neighborhood group that can improve community safety and may save you money on homeowners' insurance. And, we'll share why fire proofing your own property may not make much of a difference if your neighbors don’t take similar steps. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13889375 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0700 2341 1 17 full false Behind the police scandal: Antioch's Mayor Thorpe on the state of the city On this episode of Table Talk I sit down for a candid conversation with Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe about what's going on in his city. We talk about the ongoing investigations of the police force by the FBI and the District Attorney, the struggle to hire a city manager and police chief, and much more. 

]]> On this episode of Table Talk I sit down for a candid conversation with Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe about what's going on in his city. We talk about the ongoing investigations of the police force by the FBI and the District Attorney, the struggle to hire a city manager and police chief, and much more. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13840380 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0700 3131 1 16 full false COVID-19: what you should know right now On this week's episode we talk with three top experts in the medical field to answer questions about COVID-19, the newly updated vaccines, and what you should know to stay healthy this cold season. I talk with Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nick Moss, Contra Costa Health Deputy Health Officer Dr. Meera Sreenivasan, and UCSF Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Dean for Regional Campuses Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. 

]]> On this week's episode we talk with three top experts in the medical field to answer questions about COVID-19, the newly updated vaccines, and what you should know to stay healthy this cold season. I talk with Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nick Moss, Contra Costa Health Deputy Health Officer Dr. Meera Sreenivasan, and UCSF Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Dean for Regional Campuses Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13772862 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700 2313 1 15 full false 16 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit: the story of Adnan Khan The story of Adnan Khan; sentenced to 25 years to life for an Antioch murder he didn’t commit. After 16 years behind bars, a controversial new law freed him. Hear his story  on this week's episode of Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer.

]]> The story of Adnan Khan; sentenced to 25 years to life for an Antioch murder he didn’t commit. After 16 years behind bars, a controversial new law freed him. Hear his story  on this week's episode of Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13709896 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0700 3943 1 14 full false The Bay Bridge retrofit": 34 years and $8 billion later, is it safer? This week on Table Talk we take you on a trip to the Bay Bridge to learn about everything that went into the retrofit after the Loma Prieta earthquake. I talk with CalTrans' Bart Ney about everything that went into the project, with guest appearances from David Lewis of Save the Bay and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. 

]]> This week on Table Talk we take you on a trip to the Bay Bridge to learn about everything that went into the retrofit after the Loma Prieta earthquake. I talk with CalTrans' Bart Ney about everything that went into the project, with guest appearances from David Lewis of Save the Bay and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13674505 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0700 2109 1 13 full false Pollinators: honeybees, native bees, and why you should care about them This week on Table Talk we visit a backyard beekeeper and a native bees researcher to learn about why pollinators are so important. Tune in to hear what you can do to help your neighborhood pollinators. 

]]> This week on Table Talk we visit a backyard beekeeper and a native bees researcher to learn about why pollinators are so important. Tune in to hear what you can do to help your neighborhood pollinators. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13543492 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0700 3027 1 12 full false What’s behind the homeowners insurance crisis: cost or availability? On this week’s episode of Table Talk I interview California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the availability of homeowners insurance — as tens of thousands of policies are dropped statewide.

]]> On this week’s episode of Table Talk I interview California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the availability of homeowners insurance — as tens of thousands of policies are dropped statewide.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13471769 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1672 1 11 full false Forged from tragedy, the Network of Care provides a lifeline for families On this week's episode of Table Talk, we take a look at how the tragic death of a child sparked a charity that has now helped hundreds of thousands of families in the Bay Area during a hospital vigil. 

]]> On this week's episode of Table Talk, we take a look at how the tragic death of a child sparked a charity that has now helped hundreds of thousands of families in the Bay Area during a hospital vigil. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13430276 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0700 983 1 10 full false Inside Politics with Mayor Willie Brown On this week's episode of Table Talk Senator Glazer talks with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about his life, lengthy career in politics, and what's wrong with the political system today. 

]]> On this week's episode of Table Talk Senator Glazer talks with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about his life, lengthy career in politics, and what's wrong with the political system today. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13308005 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700 3895 1 8 full false Can a Garage Door in Walnut Creek Inspire a Neighborhood? This week on Table Talk we visited Audrey and Mindy Ellison, who paint their garage door each week to spread love in their community - but haters have still emerged. Check out their Instagram page to see the door Senator Glazer painted @GarageDoorWC.

]]> This week on Table Talk we visited Audrey and Mindy Ellison, who paint their garage door each week to spread love in their community - but haters have still emerged. Check out their Instagram page to see the door Senator Glazer painted @GarageDoorWC.

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13259150 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1383 1 7 full false Meet The Birdman of The East Bay You've heard of Batman...but what about the Birdman? He's on a mission to make his neighborhood a better place, not just for the human residents. This week on Table Talk we meet Greg Moeller, the unofficial bird whisperer of the Bay Area. 

]]> You've heard of Batman...but what about the Birdman? He's on a mission to make his neighborhood a better place, not just for the human residents. This week on Table Talk we meet Greg Moeller, the unofficial bird whisperer of the Bay Area. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13175869 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1486 1 6 full false BART: Along For The Ride or Falling Off A Cliff? In this week's episode of Table Talk we discuss the financial peril facing public transit. Senator Glazer talks with fellow Senator Scott Wiener, award-winning journalist Dan Borenstein, and BART Board Director Debora Allen. 

]]> In this week's episode of Table Talk we discuss the financial peril facing public transit. Senator Glazer talks with fellow Senator Scott Wiener, award-winning journalist Dan Borenstein, and BART Board Director Debora Allen. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13128488 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700 2249 1 5 full false Libraries: Dead or Alive? Shh… libraries are now making some noise. On this episode of Table Talk, we uncover how libraries are adapting to the digital age, all that they’re offering, and some controversial history. 

]]> Shh… libraries are now making some noise. On this episode of Table Talk, we uncover how libraries are adapting to the digital age, all that they’re offering, and some controversial history. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13083867 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1189 1 4 full false Breaking Down Political Corruption: Pay-To-Play For years local politicians have taken advantage of "legal bribes;" a questionable mix of campaign contributions and votes. Not anymore. In this episode, Senator Steve Glazer and guests discuss the new anti-corruption law in California and the backlash that followed it. 

]]> For years local politicians have taken advantage of "legal bribes;" a questionable mix of campaign contributions and votes. Not anymore. In this episode, Senator Steve Glazer and guests discuss the new anti-corruption law in California and the backlash that followed it. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-13048150 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0700 1530 1 3 full false Student Action on Farmworker Housing A Bay Area high school's compassion for farmworkers leads to an extraordinary class project. (Can you save the world in a semester?)

]]> A Bay Area high school's compassion for farmworkers leads to an extraordinary class project. (Can you save the world in a semester?)

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-12947506 Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1285 1 2 full false Recycling Unplugged An inside look at the dirty world of recycling: confusion, fake labels, tech innovation, and voyeurism. 

]]> An inside look at the dirty world of recycling: confusion, fake labels, tech innovation, and voyeurism. 

]]> State Senator Steve Glazer Buzzsprout-12947489 Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 -0700 955 1 1 full false