Inside Golden State Politics Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:54:16 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/916192 en-us © 2026 Inside Golden State Politics yes eac0d235-600a-5b92-a58e-354bdcbc2187 Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe episodic false Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, two experienced California political experts, argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington.


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.

He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting.


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.


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.


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.


She has also appeared on MSNBC, CNN, Spectrum News 1 and Al Jazeera English and on radio shows in the United States and internationally. 


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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lj35a653w4iro94jobhmwlaf121a?.jpg Inside Golden State Politics And The Beat Goes On...And On! And The Beat Goes On...And On! We watch the campaigns for California governor and L.A. mayor dive into mud wrestling, a sport that leaves everybody dirty.

]]> We watch the campaigns for California governor and L.A. mayor dive into mud wrestling, a sport that leaves everybody dirty.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18999448 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1860 full false Polls, Damn Polls, and the Governor's Race Polls, Damn Polls, and the Governor's Race Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley Institute Of Governmental Studies poll, shares his thoughts on the state of polling and the governor's race.  Could California elect its first Republican governor in decades?

]]> Mark DiCamillo, director of the Berkeley Institute Of Governmental Studies poll, shares his thoughts on the state of polling and the governor's race.  Could California elect its first Republican governor in decades?

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18909679 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1887 full false "All Politics Is Local" "All Politics Is Local" We explore the unexpected electoral challenge  to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass by Councilmember Nithya Raman.  Are the Democratic Socialists a new force in Los Angeles politics?

]]> We explore the unexpected electoral challenge  to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass by Councilmember Nithya Raman.  Are the Democratic Socialists a new force in Los Angeles politics?

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18872058 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0700 2212 full false Everything But Epstein and Iran Everything But Epstein and Iran We're so overwhelmed with news that we'll skip Epstein and the Iran War. We discuss the controversial  voter ID legislation.   We talk about the mayors of Los Angeles and New York and their solutions to the housing problem.  

]]> We're so overwhelmed with news that we'll skip Epstein and the Iran War. We discuss the controversial  voter ID legislation.   We talk about the mayors of Los Angeles and New York and their solutions to the housing problem.  

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18832628 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0700 1928 full false Iran War And Governor's Race Occupy California Politics Iran War And Governor's Race Occupy California Politics We check in on the status of the California governor's race  and the war in Iran.

]]> We check in on the status of the California governor's race  and the war in Iran.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18792876 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 2143 full false The State Of The Union Analysis: Gloom And Doom The State Of The Union Analysis: Gloom And Doom President Trump's State Of The Union speech-- little in the way of policy but lots of politics.

]]> President Trump's State Of The Union speech-- little in the way of policy but lots of politics.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18755915 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0800 2021 full false Colbert vs. Trump! Bass vs. Raman? Colbert vs. Trump! Bass vs. Raman? Did the  Trump administration's attempts to muzzle late night hosts backfire? Also, we take a look at the final field of the Los Angeles mayoral race.

]]> Did the  Trump administration's attempts to muzzle late night hosts backfire? Also, we take a look at the final field of the Los Angeles mayoral race.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18709245 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0800 1916 full false Election Law Warfare Election Law Warfare UCLA Law School Professor Richard Hasen,  a renowned expert on election law, guides us through an analysis of proposed election law reforms.   

]]> UCLA Law School Professor Richard Hasen,  a renowned expert on election law, guides us through an analysis of proposed election law reforms.   

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18672714 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 1891 full false Let the Games Begin—Er, Continue Let the Games Begin—Er, Continue Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tells ICE to get out of Los Angeles. The arrest of two reporters heightens concern over freedom of the press.

]]> Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tells ICE to get out of Los Angeles. The arrest of two reporters heightens concern over freedom of the press.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18627612 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 1757 full false California's a Test Case Again: Fire Chief, Trump, Tabloid Journalism California's a Test Case Again: Fire Chief, Trump, Tabloid Journalism We discuss Trump's proposal to take over reconstruction of SoCal's wildfire- damaged areas. We ponder the arrival  of the tabloid Caliornia Post.

]]> We discuss Trump's proposal to take over reconstruction of SoCal's wildfire- damaged areas. We ponder the arrival  of the tabloid Caliornia Post.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18587676 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0800 1926 full false "As The World Turns"--On Trump "As The World Turns"--On Trump Real estate developer Rick Caruso announces his exit from California electoral politics. The world watches Trump go TACO.

]]> Real estate developer Rick Caruso announces his exit from California electoral politics. The world watches Trump go TACO.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18554189 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0800 1913 full false California's Budget Roller Coaster California's Budget Roller Coaster H.D. Palmer, deputy director of California's Department of Finance, walks us through Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2026-27  budget proposal. He's optimistic about the plan but concedes there are uncertainties.

]]> H.D. Palmer, deputy director of California's Department of Finance, walks us through Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2026-27  budget proposal. He's optimistic about the plan but concedes there are uncertainties.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18510280 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0800 1935 full false From Monroe To Donroe: Manifest Destiny Meets Strongman Presidency From Monroe To Donroe: Manifest Destiny Meets Strongman Presidency Journalist and author Pilar Marrero takes us on a political tour of her Venezuela homeland's stormy present and uncertain future.

]]> Journalist and author Pilar Marrero takes us on a political tour of her Venezuela homeland's stormy present and uncertain future.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18472153 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0800 1979 full false Covered California: Golden State Health Care Threatened Covered California: Golden State Health Care Threatened Jessica Altman, executive director  of Covered Califormia, the state-based Obamacare marketplace, walks us through the current health care crisis.

]]> Jessica Altman, executive director  of Covered Califormia, the state-based Obamacare marketplace, walks us through the current health care crisis.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18419375 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0800 1933 full false Health Care Chaos: The Nation's And Trump's Health Care Chaos: The Nation's And Trump's We examine the rocky road toward health care reform. We discuss the concerns being raised about Trump's health.  We take a  quick glance at the continuing saga of political frenemies Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.

]]> We examine the rocky road toward health care reform. We discuss the concerns being raised about Trump's health.  We take a  quick glance at the continuing saga of political frenemies Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18334584 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0800 1807 full false Political And Other Wars Political And Other Wars We look at the Caifornia governor's race.   We discuss whether the attacks on suspected drug boats constitute war crimes.  We're appalled  by the incredible  rudeness  President Trump displays toward women reporters.

]]> We look at the Caifornia governor's race.   We discuss whether the attacks on suspected drug boats constitute war crimes.  We're appalled  by the incredible  rudeness  President Trump displays toward women reporters.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18296392 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0800 1947 full false "Turkeys Of The Year" Awards "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.

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

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18221437 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0800 1967 full false Circling The Drain Circling The Drain We make our way through the political thicket paralyzing  Washington and reflect   on California's role in it

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-18181472 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0800 1930 full false Great Day For Women, Bad Day For The GOP 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.  

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

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18147216 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0800 1917 full false Elections 2025: A Preview Of The 2026 Midterms Elections 2025: A Preview Of The 2026 Midterms A look at the upcoming elections in New Jersey, Virginia, New York and  California.

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

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18113154 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 1837 full false Destruction: A Way Of Life? 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-18060470 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0700 2092 full false "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" "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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17984742 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1949 full false the-blame-games the-blame-games Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17952179 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1937 full false Don't Get Mad Get Even 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17906293 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0700 1811 full false Trump. Kirk. The First Amendment. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17863959 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0700 1964 full false The State Of Things 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.

  


]]> 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.

  


]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17824994 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0700 2246 full false Trump vs. Newsom: The Redistricting Civil War Trump vs. Newsom: The Redistricting Civil War  Bruce Cain, Stanford professor and redistricting guru, walks us through the escalating redistricting  battle.  

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17758045 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700 2214 full false Ukraine. The Smithsonian. Redistricting Rumble 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Buzzsprout-17707286 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1624 full false Call Out the Troops? 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17672757 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1750 full false Election 2026: Redistricting Versus Epstein 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

]]> 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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17630700 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1938 full false Hardball 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17591108 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0700 1782 full false "Oh what a tangled web we weave . . . " "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

]]> 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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17554616 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0700 1883 full false Immigration And Trump's War On California 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17518224 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0700 2012 full false FEMA, ICE, DHS: A Confusing And Disturbing Alphabet Soup 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.

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

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17492104 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1716 full false Our Last Independence Day? 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-17450963 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1706 full false "The Times They Are A- Changin'" "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




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]]> 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




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]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17400776 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1963 full false What's Next? Who Knows! What's Next? Who Knows! We examine the dangerous times confronting us:  Our march toward authoritarianism; The danger of war; Trump's sour policy moves.

]]> We examine the dangerous times confronting us:  Our march toward authoritarianism; The danger of war; Trump's sour policy moves.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17361497 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1845 full false Los Angeles To Trump: Back Off! Los Angeles To Trump: Back Off! We examine the impact of Trump's immigration  sweeps on Los Angeles, on California, and on the nation.

]]> We examine the impact of Trump's immigration  sweeps on Los Angeles, on California, and on the nation.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17327963 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1740 full false Cracks In The Republican Agenda: Trump, Musk, Immigration Cracks In The Republican Agenda: Trump, Musk, Immigration We explore the dynamics of Musk's departure from the Trump camp.  We look at Trump's escalating war on immigrants.  And unimpressed with the current crop of Democratic candidates for California governor or president, we throw out the name of George Clooney for president. Just joking. Sort of.

]]> We explore the dynamics of Musk's departure from the Trump camp.  We look at Trump's escalating war on immigrants.  And unimpressed with the current crop of Democratic candidates for California governor or president, we throw out the name of George Clooney for president. Just joking. Sort of.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17288275 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0700 2063 full false Trump Vs. Academia Trump Vs. Academia We search for answers as to why President Trump  continues to attack Harvard and other major universities.   We examine the political, cultural and economic impacts of Trump's attacks.

]]> We search for answers as to why President Trump  continues to attack Harvard and other major universities.   We examine the political, cultural and economic impacts of Trump's attacks.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17254802 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:00:00 -0700 2609 full false Budgets' Fallout And Trump's Failed Ambush Budgets' Fallout And Trump's Failed Ambush We look at the political impact of government budget decisions.  And we puzzle over Trump's feckless ambush of South Africa's president.

]]> We look at the political impact of government budget decisions.  And we puzzle over Trump's feckless ambush of South Africa's president.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17206623 Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 -0700 1871 full false "Come Josephine In My Flying Machine" "Come Josephine In My Flying Machine" We look at the ethics of Air Palace One. We talk about the $12 billion California state budget shortfall.  We examine the possible political  futures of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Vic President Kamala Harris.

]]> We look at the ethics of Air Palace One. We talk about the $12 billion California state budget shortfall.  We examine the possible political  futures of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former Vic President Kamala Harris.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17164512 Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700 1883 full false When Is Old Too Old? When Is Compliant Too Compliant? When Is Old Too Old? When Is Compliant Too Compliant? We argue about age limits for politicians. We examine whether academia should bend to Trump's will.

]]> We argue about age limits for politicians. We examine whether academia should bend to Trump's will.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17123938 Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1952 full false One Hundred Bottles Of Beer On The Wall... One Hundred Bottles Of Beer On The Wall... We talk about President Trump's first 100  days, his failures and successes. We wonder whether he is steering the economy straight into a recession.

]]> We talk about President Trump's first 100  days, his failures and successes. We wonder whether he is steering the economy straight into a recession.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17075988 Thu, 01 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700 1870 full false California And Academia Vs. Trump California And Academia Vs. Trump We track Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' chase for the  big bucks needed to close an $800 million budget gap. And we examine President Trump's war on academic freedom.



]]> We track Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' chase for the  big bucks needed to close an $800 million budget gap. And we examine President Trump's war on academic freedom.



]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-17033879 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0700 1811 full false What A Mess! Politicians Still Stumped By Homelessness What A Mess! Politicians Still Stumped By Homelessness We talk with Jon Regardie, prominent Los Angeles journalist, about major  concerns facing the City and the County of Los Angeles—homelessness, politics, and budgets.

]]> We talk with Jon Regardie, prominent Los Angeles journalist, about major  concerns facing the City and the County of Los Angeles—homelessness, politics, and budgets.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16949394 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1799 full false California In The Trump Era California In The Trump Era We look at how President  Trump is singling out California for retribution.  We examine the increasingly rough roads that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass find themselves on.

]]> We look at how President  Trump is singling out California for retribution.  We examine the increasingly rough roads that California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass find themselves on.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-16912665 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0700 2026 full false Is The Cover-up Worse Than The Crime? Is The Cover-up Worse Than The Crime? We discuss who is to blame for spilling  U.S. military plans around the world, including  to the target,  the Houthis.  


Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Let us know: Bill can be reached at bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com. Sherry at sbjcgs@aol.com




]]> We discuss who is to blame for spilling  U.S. military plans around the world, including  to the target,  the Houthis.  


Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Let us know: Bill can be reached at bwboyarsky@roadrunner.com. Sherry at sbjcgs@aol.com




]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16871967 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0700 1840 full false Will The Good Guys Finally Win? Will The Good Guys Finally Win? We ask Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky whether the United States is being hit by a constitutional crisis under President Trump and what it might mean for the country's future.

]]> We ask Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky whether the United States is being hit by a constitutional crisis under President Trump and what it might mean for the country's future.

]]> Nancy Boyarsky Buzzsprout-16836469 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0700 1789 full false Trump: Easin' On Down The (Wrong) Road Trump: Easin' On Down The (Wrong) Road We  view with fear  Trump's economic policies. And we offer Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass some unsolicited advice.

]]> We  view with fear  Trump's economic policies. And we offer Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass some unsolicited advice.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16788880 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700 2297 full false "Sinners Can Repent But Stupid Is Forever." "Sinners Can Repent But Stupid Is Forever." Scholar and political analyst Bill Schneider join us in picking apart the latest moves by President Trump on the national level and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass locally to deal with their  recent  problems.

]]> Scholar and political analyst Bill Schneider join us in picking apart the latest moves by President Trump on the national level and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass locally to deal with their  recent  problems.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16752861 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0800 2082 full false Havoc. Confusion. New Denmark. Havoc. Confusion. New Denmark. We examine Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' post fires bumpy road. 

 Wait! California as New Denmark?  

]]> We examine Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' post fires bumpy road. 

 Wait! California as New Denmark?  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16701327 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1943 full false Gulf Of Trump? Gulf Of Trump? Jim Newton, former editor of the Los Angeles Times editorial pages, joins us for an examination of the role of the media in the Trump 2.0 era.  And we speculate on the possible impact of the recent wildfires on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' political future.

]]> Jim Newton, former editor of the Los Angeles Times editorial pages, joins us for an examination of the role of the media in the Trump 2.0 era.  And we speculate on the possible impact of the recent wildfires on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' political future.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16663614 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800 2017 full false More Chaos More Chaos Sherry and Bill continue to excoriate the state of affairs in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

]]> Sherry and Bill continue to excoriate the state of affairs in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16623702 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0800 1857 full false Chaos! Chaos! Gov. Gavin Newsom travels to the White House seeking disaster aid. President  Donald Trump takes  time out from dismantling the government to listen to him. 

]]> Gov. Gavin Newsom travels to the White House seeking disaster aid. President  Donald Trump takes  time out from dismantling the government to listen to him. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16582827 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0800 1847 full false Lincoln Got It Right: "...If You Want To Test A Man's Character, Give Him Power." Lincoln Got It Right: "...If You Want To Test A Man's Character, Give Him Power." We examine Trump's early power grabs.  We ask how California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles  Mayor Karen Bass  fared during an explosive week. And we ponder whether California should secede and start a new country.

]]> We examine Trump's early power grabs.  We ask how California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles  Mayor Karen Bass  fared during an explosive week. And we ponder whether California should secede and start a new country.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16541507 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800 1927 full false "1984"? "1984"? We look at how Trump has unleashed his ragtag militia on the country.  We examine  his proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and to increase deportations.  And we worry about the future of our nation. 

]]> We look at how Trump has unleashed his ragtag militia on the country.  We examine  his proposals to eliminate birthright citizenship and to increase deportations.  And we worry about the future of our nation. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16490592 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0800 1945 full false Disaster Politics Disaster Politics We take a look at the political implications of the Los Angeles wildfires. And we say farewell to a good friend.

]]> We take a look at the political implications of the Los Angeles wildfires. And we say farewell to a good friend.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16443870 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800 1920 full false The Naughty List and Muzzling the Media. The Naughty List and Muzzling the Media. Trump squeezes big media and maybe even little guys like us.   Sherry and Bill attack  Trump's cabinet nominations.

]]> Trump squeezes big media and maybe even little guys like us.   Sherry and Bill attack  Trump's cabinet nominations.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16310765 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0800 2086 full false It's "Kiss The Ring" Time; It's Running Scared Time. It's "Kiss The Ring" Time; It's Running Scared Time. Are Democratic elected officials going soft on Trump?  It looks that way, particularly on immigration.  And are some of the media joining the Hallelujah chorus?

]]> Are Democratic elected officials going soft on Trump?  It looks that way, particularly on immigration.  And are some of the media joining the Hallelujah chorus?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16270432 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0800 2012 full false Will A Clown Car Cabinet Take Aim At California? Will A Clown Car Cabinet Take Aim At California? We examine President-elect Trump's controversial cabinet choices and the blowback  from President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter.









]]> We examine President-elect Trump's controversial cabinet choices and the blowback  from President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter.









]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16227927 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0800 1917 full false L.A. 2025 L.A. 2025 With journalist Jon Regardie, we discuss issues of importance to L.A.'s future, including: Mayor Bass, President-elect Trump and L.A.'s 2028 Olympics, the enlargement of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and former local official Mark Ridley-Thomas's continued legal troubles.

]]> With journalist Jon Regardie, we discuss issues of importance to L.A.'s future, including: Mayor Bass, President-elect Trump and L.A.'s 2028 Olympics, the enlargement of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and former local official Mark Ridley-Thomas's continued legal troubles.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16158139 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800 1994 full false GOP Future, Dem Autopsy GOP Future, Dem Autopsy We discuss what tripped up the Democrats in the last election and what might trip up the Republicans in the future.

]]> We discuss what tripped up the Democrats in the last election and what might trip up the Republicans in the future.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16114992 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0800 1967 full false The Post-Game Show The Post-Game Show With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the fallout from the presidential election.

]]> With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the fallout from the presidential election.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16072610 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800 2025 full false The Pre-Game Show The Pre-Game Show With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the state of the presidential race as election day nears.

]]> With friend of the show, political analyst Bill Schneider, we discuss the state of the presidential race as election day nears.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-16036173 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0700 2181 full false "Lies. Damned Lies And Statistics" "Lies. Damned Lies And Statistics" We wonder if this is the first "podcast election."  We discuss the declining influence of traditional media and the growing power of  podcasts, and social media in the U.S.   electoral process.

]]> We wonder if this is the first "podcast election."  We discuss the declining influence of traditional media and the growing power of  podcasts, and social media in the U.S.   electoral process.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15987959 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0700 2056 full false Closing Strategies Closing Strategies In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Harris and Trump go after each other with total abandon. We discuss the strategies each are using to get out the vote and wonder if the current debate about Trump's mental acuity will impact the election.

]]> In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Harris and Trump go after each other with total abandon. We discuss the strategies each are using to get out the vote and wonder if the current debate about Trump's mental acuity will impact the election.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15946270 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0700 1955 full false As The (Political) World Turns As The (Political) World Turns President Joe Biden calls Donald Trump "unAmerican" for Trump's attacks on the federal hurricane response.  L.A. gets a new police chief.   The race for California's U.S. Senate seat turns nasty.   Kamela Harris launches a multi-media blitz.  We discuss all of it. 

]]> President Joe Biden calls Donald Trump "unAmerican" for Trump's attacks on the federal hurricane response.  L.A. gets a new police chief.   The race for California's U.S. Senate seat turns nasty.   Kamela Harris launches a multi-media blitz.  We discuss all of it. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15905131 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1734 full false The V.P. Debate And Beyond The V.P. Debate And Beyond Sherry and Bill discuss the vice presidential debate.     We also examine whether the Middle East conflict will be a dominant force in the presidential campaign.  And we wonder whether we need these debates at all.

]]> Sherry and Bill discuss the vice presidential debate.     We also examine whether the Middle East conflict will be a dominant force in the presidential campaign.  And we wonder whether we need these debates at all.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15859901 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1839 full false Inside The City Of Angels Inside The City Of Angels Marqueece Harris-Dawson, newly elected president of the Los Angeles City Council, joins us to discuss the challenges facing him and Los Angeles in the months ahead.  

]]> Marqueece Harris-Dawson, newly elected president of the Los Angeles City Council, joins us to discuss the challenges facing him and Los Angeles in the months ahead.  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15824398 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0700 1933 full false Translating Trump, Retooling LA County 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


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


]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15783645 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0700 1879 full false Speech And Debate and Dogs and Cats 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15749020 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1917 full false California, Dick Cheney, And Kamala Harris 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

]]> 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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15712047 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0700 2027 full false The Final Lap The Final Lap  Bill and Sherry survey the lay of the land as the final lap of the 2024 presidential election begins.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15639850 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0700 1872 full false Biden Aftermath. Biden Agonistes. Biden Aftermath. Biden Agonistes. With our colleague, political analyst Bill Schneider, we take a look at last week's historic events.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15359715 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0700 2180 full false "Strong And Wrong Beats Weak And Right" "Strong And Wrong Beats Weak And Right" Bill and Sherry Join the chorus of horrified viewers of the recent presidential debate.  Oy vey!

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15332529 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1897 full false What Debate? What Debate? With  our guest Dave Bryan, we explore just what voters are getting from the presidential debates.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15284675 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 1961 full false Special Edition: Where Do We Go From Here? 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15173066 Fri, 31 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700 1915 full false "What Did I Miss?" "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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15132901 Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 -0700 1652 full false Winning Now Isn't Everything: Presidential Polls And Debates 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15081682 Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700 1506 full false From Gaza To The Campus: The Battle Continues 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.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-15013863 Sun, 05 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700 1836 full false The Undercard 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14687653 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0700 1624 full false Schiff. Garvey. Biden .Trump. Schiff. Garvey. Biden .Trump. We examine the results of Super Tuesday and the  impact of voters' choices  on the November election.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14642980 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0800 1869 full false Delay Of Game 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14602831 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0800 1524 full false The Chief And The Mayor And A Hot Primary 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14555570 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800 2175 full false A Whiplash Election 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.

 

]]> 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.

 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14510570 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800 2032 full false Missing From The State Capitol: News 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.   

]]> 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.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14472349 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800 1761 full false "And They're Off." "And They're Off." We examine how the Democrats are playing offense on abortion and defense on immigration.  For Republicans, the situation is reversed.

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

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14425071 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800 1937 full false Stumbling Out Of The Starting Gate 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14334351 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0800 1997 full false "Cut, Squeeze And Trim:" Economics Drive California And Its Media "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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14298487 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0800 1936 full false Welcome To The New Year, A Lot Like The Old Year Welcome To The New Year, A Lot Like The Old Year We discuss the impact of immigration, abortion and the Trump trials on this year's elections. And we wonder whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be a wild card in November.    

]]> We discuss the impact of immigration, abortion and the Trump trials on this year's elections. And we wonder whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be a wild card in November.    

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14244453 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0800 2000 full false To Be Continued: Gaza, Colorado, Abortion To Be Continued: Gaza, Colorado, Abortion We examine the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on  American politics .  We discuss the intricacies of the Colorado Supreme Court  decision to remove Trump from that state's primary ballot.  We look at Vice President Kamala  Harris' campaigning for abortion rights.   

]]> We examine the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on  American politics .  We discuss the intricacies of the Colorado Supreme Court  decision to remove Trump from that state's primary ballot.  We look at Vice President Kamala  Harris' campaigning for abortion rights.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14187136 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800 1851 full false A Good Year For L.A.'s Mayor. Not So Much For Academia. A Good Year For L.A.'s Mayor. Not So Much For Academia. We  wonder when free speech becomes hate speech.    And we assess  Mayor Karen Bass' first year on the job.

]]> We  wonder when free speech becomes hate speech.    And we assess  Mayor Karen Bass' first year on the job.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14144482 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1894 full false Congressional Exits: California Loses Clout Congressional Exits: California Loses Clout We take a look at the  high number of departures from Congress and what it means for  California.  We assess the so-called debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

]]> We take a look at the  high number of departures from Congress and what it means for  California.  We assess the so-called debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14107585 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0800 1706 full false Life Is Full Of Uncertainties Life Is Full Of Uncertainties We discuss the uncertainties of the upcoming election year.

]]> We discuss the uncertainties of the upcoming election year.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14060505 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1664 full false First Annual Inside Golden State Politics Turkey Of The Year Awards First Annual Inside Golden State Politics Turkey Of The Year Awards We unveil a new IGSP  Thanksgiving  tradition:  The "Turkey Of The Year Awards."  This coveted honor is awarded to a person (or persons) who did something really stupid or venal in the 2023 political year.

]]> We unveil a new IGSP  Thanksgiving  tradition:  The "Turkey Of The Year Awards."  This coveted honor is awarded to a person (or persons) who did something really stupid or venal in the 2023 political year.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-14026204 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0800 1921 full false Words Matter--And They Should Words Matter--And They Should We examine Donald Trump's rhetorical echoes of Hitler and Mussolini.  We also conclude Gov. Gavin Newsom should be spending more time on his day job.  And we take a brief look at California's U.S. Senate race. 

]]> We examine Donald Trump's rhetorical echoes of Hitler and Mussolini.  We also conclude Gov. Gavin Newsom should be spending more time on his day job.  And we take a brief look at California's U.S. Senate race. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13985532 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0800 1897 full false "The Times: How The Newspaper Of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, And The Transformation Of Journalism" "The Times: How The Newspaper Of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, And The Transformation Of Journalism" Adam Nagourney, national political  correspondent for the New York Times, shares his insights into the evolution  of the "Gray Lady"  to a 21st Century digital powerhouse, as reported in his new book "The Times: How the Newspaper Of Record  Survived Scandal, Scorn,  And The Transformation Of Journalism."

]]> Adam Nagourney, national political  correspondent for the New York Times, shares his insights into the evolution  of the "Gray Lady"  to a 21st Century digital powerhouse, as reported in his new book "The Times: How the Newspaper Of Record  Survived Scandal, Scorn,  And The Transformation Of Journalism."

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13937147 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0800 1923 full false Anti-Semitism. Islamophobia. Global And Local Politics. Anti-Semitism. Islamophobia. Global And Local Politics. We explore how the twin evils of anti-Semitism  and Islamophobia are shaping politics at home and abroad.

]]> We explore how the twin evils of anti-Semitism  and Islamophobia are shaping politics at home and abroad.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13892210 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1951 full false The "Trust Deficit" In Politics The "Trust Deficit" In Politics Nobody trusts anybody anymore--politicians, journalists, you name it.   We take a gloomy journey through the speakership fight and  the Mideast and Ukraine  wars .   We also cast  a cynical eye on  Gov. Gavin Newsom's international excursions. 

]]> Nobody trusts anybody anymore--politicians, journalists, you name it.   We take a gloomy journey through the speakership fight and  the Mideast and Ukraine  wars .   We also cast  a cynical eye on  Gov. Gavin Newsom's international excursions. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13847774 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1844 full false Israel. Hamas. California. Israel. Hamas. California. We look at the  Gaza war's impact on American politics.   And we try to explain the war-caused turmoil roiling college campuses.

]]> We look at the  Gaza war's impact on American politics.   And we try to explain the war-caused turmoil roiling college campuses.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13805663 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1976 full false Where Are We Heading? Where Are We Heading? We  agree that the Hamas attack will impact American politics but we don't know how. We agree that  Gov. Gavin Newsom's recently signed mental health bill will affect  the lives of an untold number of Californians.   But we don't know how.  If you want certainty, you've got the wrong podcast.

]]> We  agree that the Hamas attack will impact American politics but we don't know how. We agree that  Gov. Gavin Newsom's recently signed mental health bill will affect  the lives of an untold number of Californians.   But we don't know how.  If you want certainty, you've got the wrong podcast.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13762590 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1746 full false And The Beat Goes On And The Beat Goes On Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief, brings us up to date on Gov. Gavin Newsom's struggle to find a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.  She also discusses other developments in the recent  days of Golden State politics.

]]> Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief, brings us up to date on Gov. Gavin Newsom's struggle to find a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.  She also discusses other developments in the recent  days of Golden State politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13711548 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0700 2012 full false Notice Notice No podcast this week. Sherry is caring for her sister who's very ill. We'll be back next week for another look at Inside Golden State Politics

]]> No podcast this week. Sherry is caring for her sister who's very ill. We'll be back next week for another look at Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13675067 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0700 13 full false Biden, Immigrants And Strikes Biden, Immigrants And Strikes We examine obstacles facing President Biden as he campaigns for re-election. 

]]> We examine obstacles facing President Biden as he campaigns for re-election. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13630649 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1749 full false Is Age "Just A Number"? Is Age "Just A Number"? We examine the age issue from the halls of Congress to the White House.  We check on  Gov. Gavin Newsom's activities and take a look at the new California Assembly  speaker.

]]> We examine the age issue from the halls of Congress to the White House.  We check on  Gov. Gavin Newsom's activities and take a look at the new California Assembly  speaker.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13588331 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0700 1818 full false Elections Have Consequences: Examples From Sacramento And Washington DC Elections Have Consequences: Examples From Sacramento And Washington DC We look at  potential policy shifts  in  California and in the federal government.   They portend  a quiet revolution in governance.

]]> We look at  potential policy shifts  in  California and in the federal government.   They portend  a quiet revolution in governance.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13552046 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0700 1969 full false "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" So much to talk about in the soap opera of political life.  And we're doing it.

]]> So much to talk about in the soap opera of political life.  And we're doing it.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13506099 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1832 full false The Media, The Debate and "The Man Who Wasn't There." The Media, The Debate and "The Man Who Wasn't There." We look ahead to the aftermath of the debate and the media's impact on it

]]> We look ahead to the aftermath of the debate and the media's impact on it

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13471048 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1755 full false Groundhog Day: More Trump Reality TV? Groundhog Day: More Trump Reality TV? We examine the pros and cons of televising the potential Georgia Trump trial. We wonder whether enlarging the city council will improve Los Angeles city government.

]]> We examine the pros and cons of televising the potential Georgia Trump trial. We wonder whether enlarging the city council will improve Los Angeles city government.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13424296 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1924 full false Hot Labor, Abortion Rights, Indictment-Fueled Summer Hot Labor, Abortion Rights, Indictment-Fueled Summer A wave of labor disputes mean unexpected problems for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass.  We also look at the Ohio election result and  the latest Trump indictment and how they may affect the 2024 election.

]]> A wave of labor disputes mean unexpected problems for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass.  We also look at the Ohio election result and  the latest Trump indictment and how they may affect the 2024 election.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13385077 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1879 full false UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DONALD J. TRUMP UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DONALD J. TRUMP We take our own turn examining the legalities and politics of the latest indictment of former President Trump.

]]> We take our own turn examining the legalities and politics of the latest indictment of former President Trump.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13344827 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1774 full false DeSantis, Newsom, Bass And Barbie DeSantis, Newsom, Bass And Barbie We loved the Barbie movie , the DeSantis campaign not so much.  And  we take a look at recent policy moves by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

]]> We loved the Barbie movie , the DeSantis campaign not so much.  And  we take a look at recent policy moves by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13301811 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1796 full false The Politics Of The "New West" The Politics Of The "New West"  Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak walks us through the shifting political landscape of the western United  States

]]>  Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Barabak walks us through the shifting political landscape of the western United  States

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13254980 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2031 full false Ukraine, The CA Senate Race, Bass And Homelessness, A New CA Assembly Speaker Ukraine, The CA Senate Race, Bass And Homelessness, A New CA Assembly Speaker With the Republican far right ready to abandon Ukraine, we look at the domestic political implications of the war , including its possible impact on the California Senate race.   We also dig into the latest developments in California state and local politics.

]]> With the Republican far right ready to abandon Ukraine, we look at the domestic political implications of the war , including its possible impact on the California Senate race.   We also dig into the latest developments in California state and local politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13214272 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1795 full false We're Back: Newsom For President? SCOTUS Versus Diversity? We're Back: Newsom For President? SCOTUS Versus Diversity? We check out Gov. Gavin Newsom's summer travels to preach the blue gospel in red states.   We analyze the  U.S. Supreme Court's gutting of affirmative action and of President Biden's student loan forgiveness  program..

]]> We check out Gov. Gavin Newsom's summer travels to preach the blue gospel in red states.   We analyze the  U.S. Supreme Court's gutting of affirmative action and of President Biden's student loan forgiveness  program..

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13174526 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0700 2178 full false Trump And "Britain Trump": Politics Here And Across The Pond Trump And "Britain Trump": Politics Here And Across The Pond Along with our special guest, NPR international  correspondent Philip Reeves, we examine the similarities and differences between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson (aka “Britain Trump” ) and between their countries’ politics.


]]> Along with our special guest, NPR international  correspondent Philip Reeves, we examine the similarities and differences between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson (aka “Britain Trump” ) and between their countries’ politics.


]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13083833 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1890 full false A Briefing By Our Washington Correspondent A Briefing By Our Washington Correspondent Political analyst Bill Schneider hones in on the issues swirling around the nation's capital.  He says the right wing House Republicans are "steaming mad" at Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And he says abortion could destroy the Republican Party.

]]> Political analyst Bill Schneider hones in on the issues swirling around the nation's capital.  He says the right wing House Republicans are "steaming mad" at Speaker Kevin McCarthy. And he says abortion could destroy the Republican Party.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-13005439 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0700 1802 full false Behind California's Looming Budget Deficit Behind California's Looming Budget Deficit We  talk to a leading Capitol budget guy, H.D. Palmer, a top deputy  in the California state Department of Finance.   He puts a good face on a story that could have a gloomy ending.

]]> We  talk to a leading Capitol budget guy, H.D. Palmer, a top deputy  in the California state Department of Finance.   He puts a good face on a story that could have a gloomy ending.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12956943 Wed, 31 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2081 full false Politics, Economics, Race: A Volatile Mix Politics, Economics, Race: A Volatile Mix We examine how the debate over reparations, like that about the debt limit, is influenced by politics, economics and race.

]]> We examine how the debate over reparations, like that about the debt limit, is influenced by politics, economics and race.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12830899 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2116 full false A Peek Under The Golden State's Dome A Peek Under The Golden State's Dome Our guest, Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief,  takes us on a tour of a Capitol faced with big decisions.

]]> Our guest, Laurel Rosenhall, the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau chief,  takes us on a tour of a Capitol faced with big decisions.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12780115 Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:00 -0700 2139 full false The California Connection To 2024: Harris, Newsom, McCarthy, Abortion, Water. The California Connection To 2024: Harris, Newsom, McCarthy, Abortion, Water. We discuss President Biden's reelection  announcement and its impact on major California politicians and policies.   We also remember Harry Belafonte and Richard Riordan.

]]> We discuss President Biden's reelection  announcement and its impact on major California politicians and policies.   We also remember Harry Belafonte and Richard Riordan.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12732217 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2047 full false A Tale Of Two Women: Bass And Feinstein A Tale Of Two Women: Bass And Feinstein We debate     whether California Sen.  Dianne Feinstein should quit.  And we examine Los Angeles  Mayor Karen Bass' first budget and the obstacles  she faces in funding  it.

]]> We debate     whether California Sen.  Dianne Feinstein should quit.  And we examine Los Angeles  Mayor Karen Bass' first budget and the obstacles  she faces in funding  it.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12686501 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2111 full false Everything But The Trump Show Everything But The Trump Show We step back from the political tumult on the national level to review what's been happening--and not happening--in California.

]]> We step back from the political tumult on the national level to review what's been happening--and not happening--in California.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12640700 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2013 full false Progressives Win Big; Donald Trump Not So Much Progressives Win Big; Donald Trump Not So Much We dissect Trump's post-arrest performance.  For progressives, it's "On Wisconsin"  and victory in Chicago.

]]> We dissect Trump's post-arrest performance.  For progressives, it's "On Wisconsin"  and victory in Chicago.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12597941 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1821 full false Guns. Again. Guns. Again. Bill says Biden ought to fight for gun control one step at a time. Sherry questions whether even that can be accomplished in today's political environment.

]]> Bill says Biden ought to fight for gun control one step at a time. Sherry questions whether even that can be accomplished in today's political environment.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12545293 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2003 full false Big Tests: Trump, Bass and L.A. Schools Big Tests: Trump, Bass and L.A. Schools We look at how former President Donald Trump continues to dominate the news media and  Republican politics.  We examine Mayor Karen Bass' first 100 days.  And we take a look at the Los Angeles school strike and the mayor's possible efforts to end it. 

]]> We look at how former President Donald Trump continues to dominate the news media and  Republican politics.  We examine Mayor Karen Bass' first 100 days.  And we take a look at the Los Angeles school strike and the mayor's possible efforts to end it. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12502299 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1925 full false Freedom Of Speech: Gridiron And Dominion Freedom Of Speech: Gridiron And Dominion With our guest, longtime Gridiron Club member and political journalist Cragg Hines, we go behind the scenes of Mike's Pence's rebellion at the fabled organization's recent dinner.  We also discuss the impact on freedom of speech of the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit.

]]> With our guest, longtime Gridiron Club member and political journalist Cragg Hines, we go behind the scenes of Mike's Pence's rebellion at the fabled organization's recent dinner.  We also discuss the impact on freedom of speech of the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12449906 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0700 1945 full false California, Here Come The Republicans (Not You, Tucker). California, Here Come The Republicans (Not You, Tucker). We discuss whether California will finally play a real role in anointing the Republican presidential nominee.  And we both recoil in disgust at the antics of Fox News anchor Tucker  Carlson. 

]]> We discuss whether California will finally play a real role in anointing the Republican presidential nominee.  And we both recoil in disgust at the antics of Fox News anchor Tucker  Carlson. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12404464 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1866 full false Potpourri: Freedom Of Speech, Cancel Culture, Dilbert And Judy Chu Potpourri: Freedom Of Speech, Cancel Culture, Dilbert And Judy Chu We examine whether free speech should be limited in this era of unrestrained, often violent, political debate.  Should the Dilbert comic strip be axed?  And what about the xenophobic  attacks on Democratic  Congresswoman Judy Chu  of California by her Texas Republican colleague?

]]> We examine whether free speech should be limited in this era of unrestrained, often violent, political debate.  Should the Dilbert comic strip be axed?  And what about the xenophobic  attacks on Democratic  Congresswoman Judy Chu  of California by her Texas Republican colleague?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12358007 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1856 full false The Days Of Bass And Biden The Days Of Bass And Biden With our guest,  broadcast journalist Dave Bryan, we  discuss how two major political leaders are confronting big problems.    New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces  homelessness and police reform.  President Biden sees the peace of Europe on his shoulders.

]]> With our guest,  broadcast journalist Dave Bryan, we  discuss how two major political leaders are confronting big problems.    New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces  homelessness and police reform.  President Biden sees the peace of Europe on his shoulders.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12314184 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800 1876 full false The Week Of The Women: Feinstein And Haley The Week Of The Women: Feinstein And Haley We say farewell to Sen.  Dianne Feinstein, who is not running for another term .  And we welcome Nikki Haley into the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

]]> We say farewell to Sen.  Dianne Feinstein, who is not running for another term .  And we welcome Nikki Haley into the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12269194 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800 1946 full false SOTU: "Annual National Root Canal" SOTU: "Annual National Root Canal" That' s what  some called  Bill Clinton's interminable  State Of The Union speeches.  Biden spoke a long time, too, but he had comic relief from the Republicans.

]]> That' s what  some called  Bill Clinton's interminable  State Of The Union speeches.  Biden spoke a long time, too, but he had comic relief from the Republicans.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12214853 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800 1692 full false The Mayor, The Chief, And More On The Classified Documents The Mayor, The Chief, And More On The Classified Documents We agree with Mayor Karen Bass' support of   another term for Los  Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore.  We discuss the  silly federal government  classification system for so-called "secret"  documents.  And we wonder whatever happened to Donald Trump.

]]> We agree with Mayor Karen Bass' support of   another term for Los  Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore.  We discuss the  silly federal government  classification system for so-called "secret"  documents.  And we wonder whatever happened to Donald Trump.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12167034 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1802 full false Monterey Park: An Insider's Perspective Monterey Park: An Insider's Perspective Our guest, newly elected Monterey Park City Councilmember Thomas Wong ,  shares his thoughts on the recent  mass shooting in his city  and its impact on the fierce debate over gun control.

]]> Our guest, newly elected Monterey Park City Councilmember Thomas Wong ,  shares his thoughts on the recent  mass shooting in his city  and its impact on the fierce debate over gun control.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12119869 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0800 1796 full false Classified Documents! Debt Limit! California Senate Race! Classified Documents! Debt Limit! California Senate Race! We try to untangle the controversy over President Biden's classified documents.   We attempt to make sense of the debt limit.   Then we speculate on the California Senate race with or without Senator Dianne Feinstein. The episode was produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.

]]> We try to untangle the controversy over President Biden's classified documents.   We attempt to make sense of the debt limit.   Then we speculate on the California Senate race with or without Senator Dianne Feinstein. The episode was produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12073300 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0800 1998 full false The Governor. The Mayor. The Congress. And The Cop. The Governor. The Mayor. The Congress. And The Cop. With our guest,  political analyst Dave Bryan,  we take a look at the crises facing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor  Karen Bass.  We also discuss the Republican- controlled House  and its plans to shred the safety  net.

]]> With our guest,  political analyst Dave Bryan,  we take a look at the crises facing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor  Karen Bass.  We also discuss the Republican- controlled House  and its plans to shred the safety  net.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-12033129 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0800 2119 full false The "Groundhog Day" Games The "Groundhog Day" Games Like most people, we can only watch the House speakership fight on television.   Here's our report from the virtual battlefield.  

]]> Like most people, we can only watch the House speakership fight on television.   Here's our report from the virtual battlefield.  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11989752 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800 1844 full false The January Sixth Report: Another Nail In The Trump Coffin? The January Sixth Report: Another Nail In The Trump Coffin? Our guest is political analyst  and writer William  Schneider.  He downplays Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination.

]]> Our guest is political analyst  and writer William  Schneider.  He downplays Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11914889 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0800 1737 full false 2023: "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" 2023: "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" Our guest,  well-known television and radio journalist  Warren Olney, walks us through Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' first few days in office amid a racist explosion on the  city council.  And we take a look at the media's performance during a critical political  period.

]]> Our guest,  well-known television and radio journalist  Warren Olney, walks us through Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' first few days in office amid a racist explosion on the  city council.  And we take a look at the media's performance during a critical political  period.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11875179 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0800 1769 full false Mid-term Conundrum: Glass Half Full? Glass Half Empty? Mid-term Conundrum: Glass Half Full? Glass Half Empty? What does the Georgia  election mean for Congress?  For  Trump?  For Biden,  Harris and the Democratic party?

]]> What does the Georgia  election mean for Congress?  For  Trump?  For Biden,  Harris and the Democratic party?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11834059 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0800 1917 full false The Rise Of Anti-Semitism--Again The Rise Of Anti-Semitism--Again We  examine the recent rise of white nationalism and anti-Semitism in American politics.

]]> We  examine the recent rise of white nationalism and anti-Semitism in American politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11793427 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0800 2000 full false New Realities And Old Problems New Realities And Old Problems We chew over  the future of Los Angeles under new political leadership.   And we wonder whether the prospective  speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy, has the smarts of Nancy Pelosi. 

]]> We chew over  the future of Los Angeles under new political leadership.   And we wonder whether the prospective  speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy, has the smarts of Nancy Pelosi. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11754508 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800 1989 full false The Next Los Angeles The Next Los Angeles We get a view of Los Angeles' new mayor Karen Bass  through the eyes of  her Community Coalition colleague,  now city council member,  Marqueece Harris-Dawson.   He also gives us an inside look at the controversy over the leaked audio of racist remarks by three of his Los Angeles City Council  colleagues.

]]> We get a view of Los Angeles' new mayor Karen Bass  through the eyes of  her Community Coalition colleague,  now city council member,  Marqueece Harris-Dawson.   He also gives us an inside look at the controversy over the leaked audio of racist remarks by three of his Los Angeles City Council  colleagues.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11711006 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800 1823 full false The Post-Game Show The Post-Game Show Sherry and Bill offer fresh perspectives on the midterms,  including an analysis of women's gains and the impact of abortion. We also discuss whether the election is shifting  Los Angeles city government to the left. 

]]> Sherry and Bill offer fresh perspectives on the midterms,  including an analysis of women's gains and the impact of abortion. We also discuss whether the election is shifting  Los Angeles city government to the left. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11677000 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1674 full false Democracy On The Ballot? Democracy On The Ballot? We discuss whether people will believe the election results. We consider the emergence of Elon Musk as  an influencer in  the political dialogue.   And we take another   look at the race for mayor of Los Angeles.

]]> We discuss whether people will believe the election results. We consider the emergence of Elon Musk as  an influencer in  the political dialogue.   And we take another   look at the race for mayor of Los Angeles.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11625235 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1820 full false Pre-election Punditry: Part Two Pre-election Punditry: Part Two Although the media seems to have downgraded abortion  as an issue,  we think it could prove decisive in some Senate and House races.  We also examine the role of women in next Tuesday's election. And we pay tribute to the late Mike Davis, a voice of Los Angeles. 

]]> Although the media seems to have downgraded abortion  as an issue,  we think it could prove decisive in some Senate and House races.  We also examine the role of women in next Tuesday's election. And we pay tribute to the late Mike Davis, a voice of Los Angeles. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11581965 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1735 full false Pre-election Punditry Pre-election Punditry Our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, says if President Biden doesn't run, Vice President Kamala Harris will be a cinch to win the Democratic presidential nomination. And he says former President Trump may not  be the Republican presidential nominee.  This is the 101st episode of Inside Golden State Politics. Thank you.  

]]> Our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, says if President Biden doesn't run, Vice President Kamala Harris will be a cinch to win the Democratic presidential nomination. And he says former President Trump may not  be the Republican presidential nominee.  This is the 101st episode of Inside Golden State Politics. Thank you.  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11537944 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1768 full false L.A.'s October Surprise L.A.'s October Surprise With our guest, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez,  we ponder the future of Los Angeles after the  disclosure of a racist dialogue among three city council members.   Can the wounds ever be healed?  

]]> With our guest, Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez,  we ponder the future of Los Angeles after the  disclosure of a racist dialogue among three city council members.   Can the wounds ever be healed?  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11490572 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2385 full false Si, Se Puede: Will Latino Voters Decide The 2022 Elections? Si, Se Puede: Will Latino Voters Decide The 2022 Elections? Our guest, journalist and political expert Pilar Marrero,  tells us the Bass campaign is falling short in winning  Latino voters.   And we also examine the battle for Latino voters between Sheriff  Alex Villanueva  and his challenger, Robert Luna.

]]> Our guest, journalist and political expert Pilar Marrero,  tells us the Bass campaign is falling short in winning  Latino voters.   And we also examine the battle for Latino voters between Sheriff  Alex Villanueva  and his challenger, Robert Luna.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11409572 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1878 full false Big L.A. Debates: Winners And Losers Big L.A. Debates: Winners And Losers

We discuss the recent  debates between the candidates for mayor of Los Angeles and between the candidates for Los Angeles County sheriff.  Who won?  Listen to our podcast.

]]>

We discuss the recent  debates between the candidates for mayor of Los Angeles and between the candidates for Los Angeles County sheriff.  Who won?  Listen to our podcast.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11369696 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1759 full false Fight On For LA Mayor Fight On For LA Mayor     Our guest  political columnist Jon Regardie talks  about how the race for L.A, mayor is now a real slugfest.  Will it be corruption versus abortion ? And we explain the importance of the University of Southern California in the election  campaign.                                                                                                                                                                                   

]]>     Our guest  political columnist Jon Regardie talks  about how the race for L.A, mayor is now a real slugfest.  Will it be corruption versus abortion ? And we explain the importance of the University of Southern California in the election  campaign.                                                                                                                                                                                   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11321915 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700 1731 full false "Politics And Poker": Bass, Caruso, Newsom "Politics And Poker": Bass, Caruso, Newsom With our guest,  veteran television  political reporter Dave Bryan,  we unpack  the Bass and Caruso homeless plans.  And we wonder whether Gov. Gavin Newsom  has the right stuff to  be president.     

]]> With our guest,  veteran television  political reporter Dave Bryan,  we unpack  the Bass and Caruso homeless plans.  And we wonder whether Gov. Gavin Newsom  has the right stuff to  be president.     

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11285056 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1769 full false Mike Bonin: A Frank Farewell To City Hall Mike Bonin: A Frank Farewell To City Hall Bill and Sherry have an open discussion with retiring Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin about the frustrations and satisfactions of L.A. politics  and  the difficult policy questions  he's had to face.

]]> Bill and Sherry have an open discussion with retiring Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin about the frustrations and satisfactions of L.A. politics  and  the difficult policy questions  he's had to face.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11160789 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1969 full false The Complex Politics Of August The Complex Politics Of August Was Donald Trump helped or hurt by the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search and by his taking the Fifth?
And was Kamala  Harris helped by the rise of abortion as an election issue?

]]> Was Donald Trump helped or hurt by the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search and by his taking the Fifth?
And was Kamala  Harris helped by the rise of abortion as an election issue?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11124105 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0700 1894 full false Politics After Kansas Politics After Kansas We discuss the Kansas abortion earthquake and MAGA nation's effort to take over election machinery in battleground states.  And we take a look at the impact of President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsing Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles. 

]]> We discuss the Kansas abortion earthquake and MAGA nation's effort to take over election machinery in battleground states.  And we take a look at the impact of President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsing Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11079149 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0700 1802 full false Newsom Boomlet: Troubles Ahead? Newsom Boomlet: Troubles Ahead? What is Gov. Gavin Newsom up to--in California and on  the national stage?

]]> What is Gov. Gavin Newsom up to--in California and on  the national stage?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11040249 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0700 1816 full false Erwin Chemerinsky On The Supreme Court, The Abortion Decision And Indicting Trump Erwin Chemerinsky On The Supreme Court, The Abortion Decision And Indicting Trump Berkeley law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky regales Sherry and Bill with his insights into the current Supreme Court and its recent decisions.    We also discuss whether Trump should be indicted.   

]]> Berkeley law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky regales Sherry and Bill with his insights into the current Supreme Court and its recent decisions.    We also discuss whether Trump should be indicted.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-11006435 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1753 full false Meanwhile... Meanwhile... With our guest Cragg Hines, award winning Washington journalist now a political activist,  we explore issues of a tumultuous week.  Should ex-President Trump be indicted? Will President Biden run for another term?   What will be the political fate of Kamala Harris?

]]> With our guest Cragg Hines, award winning Washington journalist now a political activist,  we explore issues of a tumultuous week.  Should ex-President Trump be indicted? Will President Biden run for another term?   What will be the political fate of Kamala Harris?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10963190 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0700 2007 full false Did America Deserve Its Fourth Of July Celebration This Year? Did America Deserve Its Fourth Of July Celebration This Year? We ponder the past half year of intense crises that preceded Independence Day.  And we wonder what it all means to the UNITED States of America.

]]> We ponder the past half year of intense crises that preceded Independence Day.  And we wonder what it all means to the UNITED States of America.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10922044 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1817 full false Will The Politics Of Abortion And Insurrection Impact The Midterm Elections? Will The Politics Of Abortion And Insurrection Impact The Midterm Elections? Sherry, Bill and  political reporter Dave Bryan  wrestle with a tough question:   Will  the Republicans overcome the backlash  from the Supreme Court's abortion decision and the House January 6 committee hearings?

]]> Sherry, Bill and  political reporter Dave Bryan  wrestle with a tough question:   Will  the Republicans overcome the backlash  from the Supreme Court's abortion decision and the House January 6 committee hearings?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10885248 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1830 full false Anatomy Of Democracy's Subversion Anatomy Of Democracy's Subversion We discuss whether ex-President Donald Trump should be indicted.  Bill says lock him up. Sherry worries about the impact of an indictment on an already polarized country and on the  presidency. 

]]> We discuss whether ex-President Donald Trump should be indicted.  Bill says lock him up. Sherry worries about the impact of an indictment on an already polarized country and on the  presidency. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10844152 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1729 full false Spawn Of Watergate Spawn Of Watergate As we reach the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in,  we conclude that Donald Trump is a greater threat to American democracy than was Richard Nixon. 

]]> As we reach the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in,  we conclude that Donald Trump is a greater threat to American democracy than was Richard Nixon. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10801414 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0700 1943 full false The Post-Game Show The Post-Game Show We decode the first round of the Los Angeles mayoral election and analyze the  run-up to   the November title fight  between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso.   

]]> We decode the first round of the Los Angeles mayoral election and analyze the  run-up to   the November title fight  between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10762642 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0700 1829 full false The Pre-Game Show The Pre-Game Show Sherry, Bill and guest Dave Bryan scope out the election for mayor of Los Angeles and wonder whether ex-president Donald Trump is losing his kingmaking luster.

]]> Sherry, Bill and guest Dave Bryan scope out the election for mayor of Los Angeles and wonder whether ex-president Donald Trump is losing his kingmaking luster.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10726697 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1920 full false This Just In: Guns And Elections This Just In: Guns And Elections Our title conveys the difficulty of our efforts to make sense of the Texas murders and the important primaries occurring at the same time. The shootings and the elections will shape America for years to come.

]]> Our title conveys the difficulty of our efforts to make sense of the Texas murders and the important primaries occurring at the same time. The shootings and the elections will shape America for years to come.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10683750 Wed, 25 May 2022 18:00:00 -0700 1814 full false Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Kevin de Leon Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Kevin de Leon Kevin de Leon gives us a fascinating description of his rise from the barrio to his present prominence.   He also discusses his plans to reduce homelessness and increase housing. 

]]> Kevin de Leon gives us a fascinating description of his rise from the barrio to his present prominence.   He also discusses his plans to reduce homelessness and increase housing. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10649698 Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2061 full false Money, Abortion And The L..A. Mayor's Race Money, Abortion And The L..A. Mayor's Race We beat up on candidate Rick Caruso for ducking public appearances  but agree that it's a smart political strategy.  We assess the impact of Caruso's money and  of 
abortion on the election for mayor. 

]]> We beat up on candidate Rick Caruso for ducking public appearances  but agree that it's a smart political strategy.  We assess the impact of Caruso's money and  of 
abortion on the election for mayor. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10607570 Thu, 12 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 2071 full false Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Mike Feuer Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Mike Feuer Continuing our conversations with candidates for mayor of Los Angeles, we grill L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer on hot button issues, including abortion rights, homelessness and the environment.

]]> Continuing our conversations with candidates for mayor of Los Angeles, we grill L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer on hot button issues, including abortion rights, homelessness and the environment.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10553594 Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 -0700 1665 full false The Rodney King Riots 30 Years Later: What's Changed? What Hasn't? The Rodney King Riots 30 Years Later: What's Changed? What Hasn't? Sherry  and Bill debate the impact of the 1992 riots on Los Angeles, its people and its politics.

]]> Sherry  and Bill debate the impact of the 1992 riots on Los Angeles, its people and its politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10523234 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1772 full false Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Karen Bass Conversations With Candidates For L.A. Mayor: Karen Bass U.S. Rep. Karen Bass opens our series of conversations with candidates for mayor  of Los Angeles.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

 

]]> U.S. Rep. Karen Bass opens our series of conversations with candidates for mayor  of Los Angeles.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10469020 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700 1673 full false A Tale Of Two Issues: Guns And Abortion A Tale Of Two Issues: Guns And Abortion We explore two of the most  important issues in American politics today--gun control and abortion  rights.   How will they affect the mid term elections?


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of  Inside Golden State Politics.  And your team is taking a one-week Spring Break. 

]]> We explore two of the most  important issues in American politics today--gun control and abortion  rights.   How will they affect the mid term elections?


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of  Inside Golden State Politics.  And your team is taking a one-week Spring Break. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10393725 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0700 1841 full false "Take This Job..." "Take This Job..." We discuss the exodus of many elected officials up and own the ballot from their current jobs. Among them  are  several California legislators and members of Congress and possibly Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

]]> We discuss the exodus of many elected officials up and own the ballot from their current jobs. Among them  are  several California legislators and members of Congress and possibly Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10354518 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1817 full false "Which Way L.A.?" "Which Way L.A.?" That question was asked first by L.A. radio's Warren Olney in noteworthy broadcasts on KCRW after  the 1992 Rodney King riots.  We still struggle for an answer as we, joined by political reporter Dave Bryan, discuss the recent Los Angeles mayoral  debate.

]]> That question was asked first by L.A. radio's Warren Olney in noteworthy broadcasts on KCRW after  the 1992 Rodney King riots.  We still struggle for an answer as we, joined by political reporter Dave Bryan, discuss the recent Los Angeles mayoral  debate.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10313263 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1587 full false The TikTok War The TikTok War We examine how Ukraine is beating the Russians in the information war as well as slowing them on the ground.  And we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris did in her latest foreign policy foray.

]]> We examine how Ukraine is beating the Russians in the information war as well as slowing them on the ground.  And we discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris did in her latest foreign policy foray.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10269505 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1899 full false Politics In The Time Of War Politics In The Time Of War We debate the impact of the Ukraine War on domestic politics.

]]> We debate the impact of the Ukraine War on domestic politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10222594 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0800 1747 full false The State Of The Union: Putin Encroaches The State Of The Union: Putin Encroaches Inside Golden State Politics--or IGSP, as we like to call it--consults with our Washington correspondent,  political analyst Bill Schneider, on the impact of President Biden's State of the Union speech.   


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of IGSP

]]> Inside Golden State Politics--or IGSP, as we like to call it--consults with our Washington correspondent,  political analyst Bill Schneider, on the impact of President Biden's State of the Union speech.   


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of IGSP

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10183510 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1787 full false The Los Angeles Mayor's Race: A National Weather Vane? The Los Angeles Mayor's Race: A National Weather Vane? With IGSP's mayoral race observer, veteran political  reporter Dave Bryan, we wade into the year's first debate.   We thought it provided a preview of  the major campaign  issues and how this election might influence the future of Democratic politics.

Nancy  Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> With IGSP's mayoral race observer, veteran political  reporter Dave Bryan, we wade into the year's first debate.   We thought it provided a preview of  the major campaign  issues and how this election might influence the future of Democratic politics.

Nancy  Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10137777 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1743 full false Super Bowl! Super City? Super Hype? Super Bowl! Super City? Super Hype? We speculate on the impact of the Super Bowl on Los Angeles and its diverse communities.
We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the candidates for mayor of L.A. in the upcoming  election

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> We speculate on the impact of the Super Bowl on Los Angeles and its diverse communities.
We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the candidates for mayor of L.A. in the upcoming  election

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10095415 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1979 full false Grassroots Power Grab: Pointing Toward A Right Wing Future? Grassroots Power Grab: Pointing Toward A Right Wing Future? We speculate on  the political impact of the masking debate.   How will it affect the midterm elections?  We examine the hard-right campaign to take over local government and politics.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We speculate on  the political impact of the masking debate.   How will it affect the midterm elections?  We examine the hard-right campaign to take over local government and politics.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10051452 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1752 full false Health care. Homelessness. Help! How? Health care. Homelessness. Help! How? Our guest is Elizabeth Forer, executive director of the Venice Family Clinic. The clinic provides  health care for the poor in facilities from the Santa Monica Mountains to the South Bay.  We discuss the connection between homelessness and health care.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.


]]> Our guest is Elizabeth Forer, executive director of the Venice Family Clinic. The clinic provides  health care for the poor in facilities from the Santa Monica Mountains to the South Bay.  We discuss the connection between homelessness and health care.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.


]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-10007479 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0800 1881 full false Abortion. Crime. SCOTUS. Elections. Abortion. Crime. SCOTUS. Elections. We examine the implications of Justice Stephen Breyer's decision to retire from the Supreme Court.  We look at two hot-button issues that will surface in the search for his replacement and in  the midterm elections--abortion and crime.

]]> We examine the implications of Justice Stephen Breyer's decision to retire from the Supreme Court.  We look at two hot-button issues that will surface in the search for his replacement and in  the midterm elections--abortion and crime.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9964002 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1848 full false They're Off And Running: Biden, Bass, DeLeon And Many More They're Off And Running: Biden, Bass, DeLeon And Many More With our guest,  political analyst Dave Bryan, we launch our coverage of the 2022 election for mayor of Los Angeles.  Then we dissect President Biden's press conference kicking off his sophomore year and conclude he did a good job.   

]]> With our guest,  political analyst Dave Bryan, we launch our coverage of the 2022 election for mayor of Los Angeles.  Then we dissect President Biden's press conference kicking off his sophomore year and conclude he did a good job.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9922036 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1872 full false Gavin's In Good Shape, Biden Not So Much Gavin's In Good Shape, Biden Not So Much We discuss Governor Newsom's plans for California's budget windfall. We wonder whether President Biden could actually win by losing the fight over voting rights.  And we chide the Democrats for being so entranced by political glitz they are giving away the grassroots game  to the Republicans.

]]> We discuss Governor Newsom's plans for California's budget windfall. We wonder whether President Biden could actually win by losing the fight over voting rights.  And we chide the Democrats for being so entranced by political glitz they are giving away the grassroots game  to the Republicans.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9882094 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1787 full false Is Democracy Dead--Yet? Is Democracy Dead--Yet? Along with our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, we debate whether there is  any life left in American democracy.    We agree that if  democracy is to  be saved,  much of the  responsibility will be on the shoulders of the news media.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Along with our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider, we debate whether there is  any life left in American democracy.    We agree that if  democracy is to  be saved,  much of the  responsibility will be on the shoulders of the news media.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9842281 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1749 full false Tracking Two Pandemics: Covid 19 and Voter Suppression Tracking Two Pandemics: Covid 19 and Voter Suppression We examine how the Democrats are trying to squelch Republican efforts to reduce the  number of voters of color from casting ballots.  And the guy crucial to helping the Democrats is President Biden's nemesis,  Sen. Joe Manchin.


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> We examine how the Democrats are trying to squelch Republican efforts to reduce the  number of voters of color from casting ballots.  And the guy crucial to helping the Democrats is President Biden's nemesis,  Sen. Joe Manchin.


Nancy Boyarsky is the producer director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9781627 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1665 full false Gavin Takes On Texas; Eric Confronts The Hill Gavin Takes On Texas; Eric Confronts The Hill Gavin Newsom jumps to the head of the line  of Democratic challengers to the Texas vigilante abortion law.   We also discuss how  Eric Garcetti's confirmation as ambassador to  India is slogging along on Capitol Hill.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Gavin Newsom jumps to the head of the line  of Democratic challengers to the Texas vigilante abortion law.   We also discuss how  Eric Garcetti's confirmation as ambassador to  India is slogging along on Capitol Hill.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9728895 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0800 1749 full false Donald, Joe, Kamala and the MSM: What's Next? Donald, Joe, Kamala and the MSM: What's Next? We wonder whether the mainstream media, through laziness , inattention plus  a hunger for an audience is hurting democracy.   We both agree  that Vice President Kamala Harris is getting screwed by media coverage and we ask why.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

]]> We wonder whether the mainstream media, through laziness , inattention plus  a hunger for an audience is hurting democracy.   We both agree  that Vice President Kamala Harris is getting screwed by media coverage and we ask why.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9692865 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1734 full false How Did We Get Here? The Schneider Perspective How Did We Get Here? The Schneider Perspective We talk with distinguished  political analyst Bill Schneider  about our country's divided politics.   And we discuss the political impact  of  the upcoming  Supreme Court  ruling on abortion.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer- director of Inside Golden State Politics

 

]]> We talk with distinguished  political analyst Bill Schneider  about our country's divided politics.   And we discuss the political impact  of  the upcoming  Supreme Court  ruling on abortion.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer- director of Inside Golden State Politics

 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9653024 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1818 full false We're Ba-a-a-ck! We're Ba-a-a-ck!


We hand out our first annual Turkey of the Year Awards. We wonder whether Joe Biden can push his agenda through a balky  Congress .    We question the ugly behavior of Congressional Republicans.  

]]>


We hand out our first annual Turkey of the Year Awards. We wonder whether Joe Biden can push his agenda through a balky  Congress .    We question the ugly behavior of Congressional Republicans.  

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9601608 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1817 full false Steve Lopez vs. City Hall Steve Lopez vs. City Hall We talk to Los Angeles Times award winning columnist Steve Lopez about corruption in Los Angeles City Hall.  We wonder whether this is part of a national trend and if so, why.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest book is "The Moscow Affair."

We're taking the next two or three weeks off for a winter break.  We'll be back soon.

]]> We talk to Los Angeles Times award winning columnist Steve Lopez about corruption in Los Angeles City Hall.  We wonder whether this is part of a national trend and if so, why.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest book is "The Moscow Affair."

We're taking the next two or three weeks off for a winter break.  We'll be back soon.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9405758 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0700 2049 full false Today's Battlegrounds: Schools and Cargo Ships Today's Battlegrounds: Schools and Cargo Ships We wonder how the controversy over teaching ethnic studies--hot in California and elsewhere--will influence upcoming elections.  We puzzle over President Biden's inability to get two more  Senate votes for his agenda.  Is he too busy playing harbor master in chief?

 Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest mystery novel is "The Moscow Affair."

]]> We wonder how the controversy over teaching ethnic studies--hot in California and elsewhere--will influence upcoming elections.  We puzzle over President Biden's inability to get two more  Senate votes for his agenda.  Is he too busy playing harbor master in chief?

 Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest mystery novel is "The Moscow Affair."

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9370316 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1813 full false "Nobody's On Nobody's Side." "Nobody's On Nobody's Side." We wonder why  President Biden waited  so  long to go  after the Republicans.  Is he still too much a creature of the old Senate?   And we continue to  contemplate  why  Mayor Eric Garcetti is still  waiting at the church for his ambassadorship  to come through.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest  mystery novel, "The Moscow Affair," is just out.

]]> We wonder why  President Biden waited  so  long to go  after the Republicans.  Is he still too much a creature of the old Senate?   And we continue to  contemplate  why  Mayor Eric Garcetti is still  waiting at the church for his ambassadorship  to come through.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.  Her latest  mystery novel, "The Moscow Affair," is just out.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9329508 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1872 full false What a Mess! What a Mess! We puzzle over why a dysfunctional Congress is doing so little while the country is in trouble.   And we take our first look at next year's election for mayor of Los Angeles.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

]]> We puzzle over why a dysfunctional Congress is doing so little while the country is in trouble.   And we take our first look at next year's election for mayor of Los Angeles.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9290819 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1679 full false Summer's Rocky End: Newsom's Stock Rises, Biden's Falls Summer's Rocky End: Newsom's Stock Rises, Biden's Falls With our guest,  respected political reporter Dave Bryan,  we wonder whether President Biden can reverse his declining approval ratings and ponder Governor Newsom's political future in the wake of his big recall victory.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> With our guest,  respected political reporter Dave Bryan,  we wonder whether President Biden can reverse his declining approval ratings and ponder Governor Newsom's political future in the wake of his big recall victory.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9248705 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1891 full false Gavin, Larry and Donald Shrink the GOP Gavin, Larry and Donald Shrink the GOP We  discuss Covid's impact on the California recall election and we speculate on  the future of the recall process itself. We argue about the power of the MAGA Nation.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden West Politics

]]> We  discuss Covid's impact on the California recall election and we speculate on  the future of the recall process itself. We argue about the power of the MAGA Nation.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden West Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9204097 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1753 full false The Politics of Fear and Turnout The Politics of Fear and Turnout We examine the impact of the Texas abortion law on California, which has  long protected abortion rights.   We recall the passage of the 1967 Beilenson Therapeutic  Abortion Act, which liberalized California abortion laws through the unlikely cooperation  of a young   Democratic state senator and the  conservative governor, Ronald Reagan. We look at the California recall campaign and conclude the abortion furor might be good news for Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Nancy  Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We examine the impact of the Texas abortion law on California, which has  long protected abortion rights.   We recall the passage of the 1967 Beilenson Therapeutic  Abortion Act, which liberalized California abortion laws through the unlikely cooperation  of a young   Democratic state senator and the  conservative governor, Ronald Reagan. We look at the California recall campaign and conclude the abortion furor might be good news for Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Nancy  Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9167339 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1786 full false California and Kabul: Part III. California and Kabul: Part III. We disagree over whether  President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan   simply reflected  his deeply held beliefs or was a more complex combination of belief and politics.
We discuss the newly energized and focused  Newsom anti recall campaign in an election that still seems unpredictable. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the director and producer of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We disagree over whether  President Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan   simply reflected  his deeply held beliefs or was a more complex combination of belief and politics.
We discuss the newly energized and focused  Newsom anti recall campaign in an election that still seems unpredictable. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the director and producer of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9129848 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1761 full false California and Kabul: Part Deux California and Kabul: Part Deux We discuss whether President Biden can overcome  his setback in withdrawing from Afghanistan.  And whether Gov.  Gavin Newsom can survive a recall election that has become a referendum on him.

]]> We discuss whether President Biden can overcome  his setback in withdrawing from Afghanistan.  And whether Gov.  Gavin Newsom can survive a recall election that has become a referendum on him.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9092246 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1841 full false California And Kabul California And Kabul Back at work and overwhelmed with news.   We think Gov. Gavin Newsom could be  in trouble in the recall.   One reason is Latinos don't seem to be enthusiastic about him.  We also blast the news media for its coverage of Afghanistan, comparing it unfavorably to press coverage of the Vietnam War.

]]> Back at work and overwhelmed with news.   We think Gov. Gavin Newsom could be  in trouble in the recall.   One reason is Latinos don't seem to be enthusiastic about him.  We also blast the news media for its coverage of Afghanistan, comparing it unfavorably to press coverage of the Vietnam War.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-9052648 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1766 full false Revenge Of The Suburbs Revenge Of The Suburbs Our guest, political analyst  and journalist Bill Schneider,  wonders whether Donald Trump understands  suburban America.  Republicans are fixated on on social issues, particularly   Critical Race Theory and abortion. But pocketbook issues, such as child care  and health care, could determine the mid-term elections.

]]> Our guest, political analyst  and journalist Bill Schneider,  wonders whether Donald Trump understands  suburban America.  Republicans are fixated on on social issues, particularly   Critical Race Theory and abortion. But pocketbook issues, such as child care  and health care, could determine the mid-term elections.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8866840 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0700 1720 full false Jury's Out On Infrastructure And Kamala Jury's Out On Infrastructure And Kamala

We explain how the infrastructure bill affects California.  And we wonder whether the news media and Washington insiders are too quick to criticize Vice President Kamala  Harris.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]>

We explain how the infrastructure bill affects California.  And we wonder whether the news media and Washington insiders are too quick to criticize Vice President Kamala  Harris.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8829582 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0700 1818 full false Quality Of Life Issues Drive California Politics Quality Of Life Issues Drive California Politics We discuss the impact of issues like homelessness, fear of crime and worries about public safety on the California recall and the upcoming midterm elections.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We discuss the impact of issues like homelessness, fear of crime and worries about public safety on the California recall and the upcoming midterm elections.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8793079 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1762 full false Is It Better To Be Feared Than Loved? Is It Better To Be Feared Than Loved? We discuss whether the Republicans are taking the "white rage" road in their effort to win the mid-term elections.  We examine the impact of white rage on California's recall election.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We discuss whether the Republicans are taking the "white rage" road in their effort to win the mid-term elections.  We examine the impact of white rage on California's recall election.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8754405 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1838 full false Too Early To Celebrate? Too Early To Celebrate? We examine how California and Newsom performed during the  pandemic.   We talk about an uptick in gun violence.  We examine bad behavior as pandemic restrictions ease--and we vow  to be polite, ourselves.

Nancy Boyarsky is  the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> We examine how California and Newsom performed during the  pandemic.   We talk about an uptick in gun violence.  We examine bad behavior as pandemic restrictions ease--and we vow  to be polite, ourselves.

Nancy Boyarsky is  the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8716843 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1477 full false Race In The Classroom And The Polling Place Race In The Classroom And The Polling Place With our guest, broadcaster Warren Olney, we take on racially tinged topics of the day.  We wade into the academic morass that  is critical race theory, influencing politics in California and other places.    We tackle the political morass that is voting rights legislation.  And we agree that a Swiss Army knife is not as deadly as an assault  weapon. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> With our guest, broadcaster Warren Olney, we take on racially tinged topics of the day.  We wade into the academic morass that  is critical race theory, influencing politics in California and other places.    We tackle the political morass that is voting rights legislation.  And we agree that a Swiss Army knife is not as deadly as an assault  weapon. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8677035 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1975 full false Democracy? Democracy? We agree that the controversy over voting rights legislation could end in compromise--a smaller bill that Biden would sign.   We speculate on why the Republicans are so opposed to a bipartisan commission investigating the January 6 insurrection.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside  Golden State Politics

]]> We agree that the controversy over voting rights legislation could end in compromise--a smaller bill that Biden would sign.   We speculate on why the Republicans are so opposed to a bipartisan commission investigating the January 6 insurrection.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside  Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8635071 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0700 1714 full false Too Much Hate, Not Enough Water Too Much Hate, Not Enough Water  Our guest, Thomas Wong, president of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District,  gives us a grassroots view of the threatened California drought and its impact on politics.  We also discuss with him the recent wave of hate crimes afflicting the country. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]>  Our guest, Thomas Wong, president of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District,  gives us a grassroots view of the threatened California drought and its impact on politics.  We also discuss with him the recent wave of hate crimes afflicting the country. 

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8596444 Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1881 full false Questions Of Equity: Mideast Conflict, California Budget Questions Of Equity: Mideast Conflict, California Budget We dig into the Mideast conflict,  but like everyone else, have no solutions.  The California budget  is rich with solutions.  But are they solutions?

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We dig into the Mideast conflict,  but like everyone else, have no solutions.  The California budget  is rich with solutions.  But are they solutions?

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8553229 Wed, 19 May 2021 18:00:00 -0700 1755 full false The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg We briefly discuss the dumping of Liz Cheney from Republican House leadership.  We agreed that democracy was threatened and Cheney was a victim of sexism.  We examine Gov. Gavin Newsom's plans to give billions in surplus tax dollars and federal largesse to Californians in the face of his recall election.  And we wonder what might happen to Los Angeles and its huge homeless problems if  rumors are true and Mayor Eric Garcetti becomes ambassador to India.

]]> We briefly discuss the dumping of Liz Cheney from Republican House leadership.  We agreed that democracy was threatened and Cheney was a victim of sexism.  We examine Gov. Gavin Newsom's plans to give billions in surplus tax dollars and federal largesse to Californians in the face of his recall election.  And we wonder what might happen to Los Angeles and its huge homeless problems if  rumors are true and Mayor Eric Garcetti becomes ambassador to India.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8511304 Wed, 12 May 2021 20:00:00 -0700 1921 full false Is The Republican Party Imploding? Is The Republican Party Imploding? With our guest, former California Assembly Republican leader Bob Naylor, we explore how Democratic Gov.  Gavin Newsom could lose his  job in  the recall election.  We also discuss whether Republicans are hurting themselves by passing new voting restriction laws.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> With our guest, former California Assembly Republican leader Bob Naylor, we explore how Democratic Gov.  Gavin Newsom could lose his  job in  the recall election.  We also discuss whether Republicans are hurting themselves by passing new voting restriction laws.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8473715 Thu, 06 May 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1783 full false Deconstructing Madam Speaker With Susan Page Deconstructing Madam Speaker With Susan Page In her new book Madame Speaker,  our guest USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page describes Nancy Pelosi as the most powerful woman in the history of the federal government. She tells of Pelosi's rise from Baltimore's Little Italy  and San Francisco politics to her present job,   boss of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> In her new book Madame Speaker,  our guest USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page describes Nancy Pelosi as the most powerful woman in the history of the federal government. She tells of Pelosi's rise from Baltimore's Little Italy  and San Francisco politics to her present job,   boss of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8431112 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0700 2102 full false Rodney King To George Floyd: Can Reform Save The Day? Rodney King To George Floyd: Can Reform Save The Day? What's next on police reform?  Is it even possible? The aftermath of the Rodney King beating and the Rampart police scandal in Los Angeles in the 1990s shows the difficulty of cleaning up a police department with long-entrenched habits of brutality.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> What's next on police reform?  Is it even possible? The aftermath of the Rodney King beating and the Rampart police scandal in Los Angeles in the 1990s shows the difficulty of cleaning up a police department with long-entrenched habits of brutality.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8393452 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0700 1585 full false Police Shootings: A Dilemma Forever? Police Shootings: A Dilemma Forever? Along with our guest, television journalist Dave Bryan, we discuss whether police are too quick on the trigger when they confront African American and Latino men.   We examine the possibility of police reform and ask why the mayor of California's largest city, Eric Garcetti, isn't taking the lead.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Along with our guest, television journalist Dave Bryan, we discuss whether police are too quick on the trigger when they confront African American and Latino men.   We examine the possibility of police reform and ask why the mayor of California's largest city, Eric Garcetti, isn't taking the lead.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8348401 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1737 full false From Bridges To Baseball: America Divided From Bridges To Baseball: America Divided We examine how President Joe Biden could emerge a winner with his hotly contested jobs and infrastructure plan. We detail blue  collar jobs and projects big and small that could be created.  California could be a real beneficiary.  Finally,  we discuss the economic and political impact of moving the baseball all star game from Atlanta to Denver.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> We examine how President Joe Biden could emerge a winner with his hotly contested jobs and infrastructure plan. We detail blue  collar jobs and projects big and small that could be created.  California could be a real beneficiary.  Finally,  we discuss the economic and political impact of moving the baseball all star game from Atlanta to Denver.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8297680 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1807 full false The One That Doesn't Dwell On Covid The One That Doesn't Dwell On Covid Now that  recent polls  are out,  can Gov. Gavin Newsom breathe easier in his fight against the recall?  And could Sen. Dianne Feinstein, criticized by her party's progressives,  be a valuable ally in  President Joe Biden's efforts to clamp down on guns?

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Now that  recent polls  are out,  can Gov. Gavin Newsom breathe easier in his fight against the recall?  And could Sen. Dianne Feinstein, criticized by her party's progressives,  be a valuable ally in  President Joe Biden's efforts to clamp down on guns?

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8256374 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1758 full false Journalism And A Racist World Journalism And A Racist World We explore whether economically troubled  journalism is up to the challenge of covering the complexities  of modern society and politics.    

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]]> We explore whether economically troubled  journalism is up to the challenge of covering the complexities  of modern society and politics.    

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8211712 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1816 full false When "Cancel" Politics Becomes "Cancel" Policy: CA and DC. When "Cancel" Politics Becomes "Cancel" Policy: CA and DC. With our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider,  we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to deserve a recall.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> With our guest, political analyst Bill Schneider,  we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to deserve a recall.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8168695 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0700 2129 full false When "Cancel" Politics Becomes "Cancel" Policy: CA and DC When "Cancel" Politics Becomes "Cancel" Policy: CA and DC With our guest, political analyst Bill  Schneider, we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom  has done to deserve a recall.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> With our guest, political analyst Bill  Schneider, we explain the filibuster and its importance to the voting rights legislation in the Senate.  We wonder exactly what Gov. Gavin Newsom  has done to deserve a recall.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8167981 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700 2144 full false Will Biden's Covid Relief Package Squelch Newsom Recall? Will Biden's Covid Relief Package Squelch Newsom Recall? We wonder whether Gavin Newsom's  State of the State  address  was just another campaign speech.  We also critique the governor's speaking style.  Bill said he was easier to understand.  Sherry said he spoke too fast.  
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> We wonder whether Gavin Newsom's  State of the State  address  was just another campaign speech.  We also critique the governor's speaking style.  Bill said he was easier to understand.  Sherry said he spoke too fast.  
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8123401 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1847 full false Recall, Pandemic and The Rock--Oh, My Recall, Pandemic and The Rock--Oh, My With our guest, Politico's Carla Marinucci, we chat about how the Recall Newson campaign needs a star out front--just as the Recall Davis  effort in 2003 had Arnold.  Is Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, the new Arnold?   We also explore the recall's connection to the anti-vaccination movement.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> With our guest, Politico's Carla Marinucci, we chat about how the Recall Newson campaign needs a star out front--just as the Recall Davis  effort in 2003 had Arnold.  Is Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, the new Arnold?   We also explore the recall's connection to the anti-vaccination movement.
Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8077282 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1989 full false Amazing Grace, Amazing Misogyny Amazing Grace, Amazing Misogyny We note the misogyny of the on-line attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and political women in general.   Then we discuss the sad statistic of more than a half million Americans dead from Covid-19 and the way President Biden remembered their passing with grace and empathy.

]]> We note the misogyny of the on-line attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and political women in general.   Then we discuss the sad statistic of more than a half million Americans dead from Covid-19 and the way President Biden remembered their passing with grace and empathy.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-8030138 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1783 full false The President, "The Former Guy," And The California Recall The President, "The Former Guy," And The California Recall We  examine the media's continuing obsession with Donald Trump.   And we dig into the current buzz around  California politics.

 Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden  State Politics

]]> We  examine the media's continuing obsession with Donald Trump.   And we dig into the current buzz around  California politics.

 Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden  State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7951009 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1768 full false "Is This America?" "Is This America?"  We examine the impact of the Trump impeachment trial on the country.   We wonder if die-hard Republican senators will turn against the president.  And we look at how Trump's behavior is impacting two California Republican members of Congress.

]]>  We examine the impact of the Trump impeachment trial on the country.   We wonder if die-hard Republican senators will turn against the president.  And we look at how Trump's behavior is impacting two California Republican members of Congress.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7816345 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1694 full false Uncivil Wars Uncivil Wars Along with our guest,  television political reporter Dave Bryan, we analyze the attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom, some of them political, others downright dangerous. We also discuss the Trump impeachment trial.

Nancy Boyarsky is producer and director of  Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Along with our guest,  television political reporter Dave Bryan, we analyze the attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom, some of them political, others downright dangerous. We also discuss the Trump impeachment trial.

Nancy Boyarsky is producer and director of  Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7681621 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0800 1802 full false Vax Mess! Vax Mess! We  look at the latest on the rocky rollout of the Covid vaccine and its impact on California's governor and President Biden.   And we debate the pros and cons of eliminating the Senate filibuster.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky   




]]> We  look at the latest on the rocky rollout of the Covid vaccine and its impact on California's governor and President Biden.   And we debate the pros and cons of eliminating the Senate filibuster.

Inside Golden State Politics is produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky   




]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7543363 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1839 full false "Land of Hope And Dreams"? "Land of Hope And Dreams"? We question whether or not President Biden is aiming too high.   But in a time of unparalleled crises, we ask why aim too low.  And we explore the increased influence of Trump-scorned California in Washington.

]]> We question whether or not President Biden is aiming too high.   But in a time of unparalleled crises, we ask why aim too low.  And we explore the increased influence of Trump-scorned California in Washington.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7416685 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0800 1859 full false Did The Media Miss The Story? Did The Media Miss The Story? Along  with our guest, distinguished  journalist Warren Olney, we examine the story behind the story of the U.S. Capitol riot.  We pinpoint some media failures and Olney offers idea on how journalists can do better.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Along  with our guest, distinguished  journalist Warren Olney, we examine the story behind the story of the U.S. Capitol riot.  We pinpoint some media failures and Olney offers idea on how journalists can do better.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7297024 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0800 1673 full false "American Carnage" "American Carnage" A nation's trauma,  Trump's defeats, and the wrong road for California Republicans

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> A nation's trauma,  Trump's defeats, and the wrong road for California Republicans

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7196656 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1871 full false Agism, New Blood And A Worried Glance Back Agism, New Blood And A Worried Glance Back We look at  Alex Padilla, California's senator-to-be , and the controversy surrounding his appointment.  And we remember the momentous events of 2020.

Nancy Boyarsky is producer,  director and editor of Inside Golden State Politics

We're taking next week off.   Seasons greetings and see you in January.

]]> We look at  Alex Padilla, California's senator-to-be , and the controversy surrounding his appointment.  And we remember the momentous events of 2020.

Nancy Boyarsky is producer,  director and editor of Inside Golden State Politics

We're taking next week off.   Seasons greetings and see you in January.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-7002907 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0800 1850 full false The Golden State Loses Its Luster The Golden State Loses Its Luster We discuss California's state of mind  with Mark Baldassare,  president  of the Public Policy Institute  of California.  The think tank's recent survey paints a gloomy picture and we explore why.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We discuss California's state of mind  with Mark Baldassare,  president  of the Public Policy Institute  of California.  The think tank's recent survey paints a gloomy picture and we explore why.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6897908 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0800 1869 full false Becerra: Another Bright Spot For California And The Rest of The Country Becerra: Another Bright Spot For California And The Rest of The Country We look at the good news and the bad.  The appointment of California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra to head the Department of Health and Human Services brings an accomplished  politician and health care champion to the challenging job.  We dismantle the congressional stalemate on  coronavirus aid.  And we   criticize California  Gov. Gavin Newson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the news media for lack of effective communication on the pandemic aid bill.  Finally we agree it's time for the public to demand action.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> We look at the good news and the bad.  The appointment of California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra to head the Department of Health and Human Services brings an accomplished  politician and health care champion to the challenging job.  We dismantle the congressional stalemate on  coronavirus aid.  And we   criticize California  Gov. Gavin Newson, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the news media for lack of effective communication on the pandemic aid bill.  Finally we agree it's time for the public to demand action.  

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6792361 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0800 1890 full false The Myth of the Latino Monolith The Myth of the Latino Monolith Along with our guest,  journalist Pilar Marrero, we discuss the Latino vote in the 2020  election nationally and in  California, Arizona and other states.  And we explore the impact of Latinos on American politics and policy in the future.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Along with our guest,  journalist Pilar Marrero, we discuss the Latino vote in the 2020  election nationally and in  California, Arizona and other states.  And we explore the impact of Latinos on American politics and policy in the future.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6678227 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0800 1682 full false American Diversity--Impacting Elections from Georgia to Orange County American Diversity--Impacting Elections from Georgia to Orange County We look at Korean American congressional victories in Orange County and at the Georgia Senate election where the Democrats are represented  by a prominent African American minister and a Jewish documentarian.

Produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky


]]> We look at Korean American congressional victories in Orange County and at the Georgia Senate election where the Democrats are represented  by a prominent African American minister and a Jewish documentarian.

Produced and directed by Nancy Boyarsky


]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6460945 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0800 1685 full false Biden In Charge. California In the Spotlight. Trump In Trouble? Biden In Charge. California In the Spotlight. Trump In Trouble? We examine the possible march of Californians into the Biden administration.  And we discuss contenders to replace Vice President-elect  Kamala Harris in the Senate.  Finally, we wonder where--and when--Trump will go.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> We examine the possible march of Californians into the Biden administration.  And we discuss contenders to replace Vice President-elect  Kamala Harris in the Senate.  Finally, we wonder where--and when--Trump will go.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer-director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6347440 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0800 1975 full false California And The Nation: Record Turnouts, Tight Races California And The Nation: Record Turnouts, Tight Races Muddle-headed from sleep deprivation,  we try to make sense  of the ongoing election chaos. We also look at California races.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Muddle-headed from sleep deprivation,  we try to make sense  of the ongoing election chaos. We also look at California races.

Nancy Boyarsky is the producer and director of Inside Golden State Politics.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6239098 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0800 1847 full false Whither the Supreme Court? And a Peek At Hot California Congressional Races. Whither the Supreme Court? And a Peek At Hot California Congressional Races. Will the new Supreme Court justice tow the ultra conservative line or will she be open to compromise?  We also take a look at how demographic changes are impacting California congressional elections.  
Inside Golden State Politics is produced  and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.

]]> Will the new Supreme Court justice tow the ultra conservative line or will she be open to compromise?  We also take a look at how demographic changes are impacting California congressional elections.  
Inside Golden State Politics is produced  and directed by Nancy Boyarsky.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6131119 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0700 1888 full false A Gentler--Not Kinder--Presidential Debate A Gentler--Not Kinder--Presidential Debate In the final presidential debate, a gentler--not kinder--President Donald Trump pretty much left California, a favorite target, out of his sights.  Instead Trump spent more time blasting his opponent,  Joe Biden,  than outlining his vision for a second term.  We also discuss the media's over reliance on public opinion polls.

]]> In the final presidential debate, a gentler--not kinder--President Donald Trump pretty much left California, a favorite target, out of his sights.  Instead Trump spent more time blasting his opponent,  Joe Biden,  than outlining his vision for a second term.  We also discuss the media's over reliance on public opinion polls.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-6034687 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1799 full false Political Potholes and California Ballot Propositions: On the Rocky Road to Election Day Political Potholes and California Ballot Propositions: On the Rocky Road to Election Day When is a ballot drop box not a ballot drop box?  We dig into the controversy over Republicans distributing their own unofficial drop boxes and examine other potholes on the rocky road to election day.  We also explain some of the propositions on the California ballot with a special guest, Robert Stern, a respected elections lawyer, a co author of the state political reform act and the longtime president of  the Center for Governmental Studies.

]]> When is a ballot drop box not a ballot drop box?  We dig into the controversy over Republicans distributing their own unofficial drop boxes and examine other potholes on the rocky road to election day.  We also explain some of the propositions on the California ballot with a special guest, Robert Stern, a respected elections lawyer, a co author of the state political reform act and the longtime president of  the Center for Governmental Studies.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5914183 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1771 full false California Sends a Favorite Daughter Into Battle California Sends a Favorite Daughter Into Battle We take apart the Pence-Harris debate, concluding Sen. Kamala Harris did well in the high-pressure competition.  Vice President Mike Pence tried to defend President Trump and his record.  But he found it rough going.     And we look at some  possible choices for Gov. Gavin Newsom to make to fill Harris' Senate seat if  the Democrats win the presidency.

]]> We take apart the Pence-Harris debate, concluding Sen. Kamala Harris did well in the high-pressure competition.  Vice President Mike Pence tried to defend President Trump and his record.  But he found it rough going.     And we look at some  possible choices for Gov. Gavin Newsom to make to fill Harris' Senate seat if  the Democrats win the presidency.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5808145 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1768 full false The End of Civilization As We Know It? The End of Civilization As We Know It? We dig into the mire of the Tump-Biden debate and look beyond it. We try to shed light on the little known, except in presidential election years, Commission on Presidential Debates. Do the candidates have follow its arcane rules? Finally, what if the election results in a contested, razor thin victory margin?  We conclude with the election officials' prayer: "Let there be a landslide."

]]> We dig into the mire of the Tump-Biden debate and look beyond it. We try to shed light on the little known, except in presidential election years, Commission on Presidential Debates. Do the candidates have follow its arcane rules? Finally, what if the election results in a contested, razor thin victory margin?  We conclude with the election officials' prayer: "Let there be a landslide."

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5698591 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1833 full false The Rocky Road To Election Day Gets Rockier The Rocky Road To Election Day Gets Rockier We look at Donald Trump's drive to a   6-3 Supreme Court that could give him the presidency in a contested election. Among the major Democrats working to derail his drive are California senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein.

]]> We look at Donald Trump's drive to a   6-3 Supreme Court that could give him the presidency in a contested election. Among the major Democrats working to derail his drive are California senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5589478 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1804 full false Trump and Newsom, Strange Political Bedfellows and a Strange Political World Trump and Newsom, Strange Political Bedfellows and a Strange Political World We critique the meeting between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump on the wildfires.  And we examine the factor of fear in the election campaign--fear of fires, floods and climate change, fear of the pandemic and fear of violence provoked by protesters and police.

]]> We critique the meeting between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump on the wildfires.  And we examine the factor of fear in the election campaign--fear of fires, floods and climate change, fear of the pandemic and fear of violence provoked by protesters and police.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5489161 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1839 full false Donald, Bob, Covid and Chaos Donald, Bob, Covid and Chaos What's the impact of all the Trump books?  We examine whether anyone other than politics addicts care when so many Americans are busy worrying about the pandemic.  We also look at how Joe Biden is handling his media face off against Donald Trump,  Most important, there's growing concern over counting the vote. In California, extensive preparations didn't  prevent long lines in the primary election, especially in populous Los Angeles County.  Can election officials do better in November?

]]> What's the impact of all the Trump books?  We examine whether anyone other than politics addicts care when so many Americans are busy worrying about the pandemic.  We also look at how Joe Biden is handling his media face off against Donald Trump,  Most important, there's growing concern over counting the vote. In California, extensive preparations didn't  prevent long lines in the primary election, especially in populous Los Angeles County.  Can election officials do better in November?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5384122 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0700 1856 full false The presidential campaign ignites and the California legislature flounders The presidential campaign ignites and the California legislature flounders What a week!  On the presidential campaign, Joe Biden emerges from his basement and attacks President Donald Trump as gutless.  And the California legislature is shamed by a nursing mother, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, bringing her baby onto the Assembly floor to urge her colleagues to vote on an important housing bill.

]]> What a week!  On the presidential campaign, Joe Biden emerges from his basement and attacks President Donald Trump as gutless.  And the California legislature is shamed by a nursing mother, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, bringing her baby onto the Assembly floor to urge her colleagues to vote on an important housing bill.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5281894 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1820 full false Donald, Melania, Joe and Kamala Donald, Melania, Joe and Kamala We look at Donald Trump's efforts to put a smiley face on the Republican National Convention but he and his team found it hard to do.  The convention previewed Trump's attacks on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the coming campaign.  And we explain why the Republicans  picked California as their symbol of what's wrong with the United States.

]]> We look at Donald Trump's efforts to put a smiley face on the Republican National Convention but he and his team found it hard to do.  The convention previewed Trump's attacks on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the coming campaign.  And we explain why the Republicans  picked California as their symbol of what's wrong with the United States.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5175301 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0700 1842 full false Michelle, Kamala, Nancy and Donald Michelle, Kamala, Nancy and Donald We assess the importance of women to Joe Biden's presidential campaign, as exemplified by Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic national convention and Kamala Harris' nomination for vice president.   Will the campaigning by strong women drive  President Donald Trump nuts?  And we tackle voting by mail.  Will President Trump's loud and persistent attacks on it make Americans doubt the election result? 

]]> We assess the importance of women to Joe Biden's presidential campaign, as exemplified by Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic national convention and Kamala Harris' nomination for vice president.   Will the campaigning by strong women drive  President Donald Trump nuts?  And we tackle voting by mail.  Will President Trump's loud and persistent attacks on it make Americans doubt the election result? 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-5093427 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0700 1664 full false Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! We take a close look at Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Joe Biden's choice for the Democratic vice presidential nomination.  What does she bring to the ticket?  Will the Democratic left,  which opposed her presidential run, turn out en masse for her.  And we examine where President Donald Trump and his supporters will attack her.  Looking ahead, we discuss her successor if she wins in November, examining the many choices facing Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will appoint new senator. 

]]> We take a close look at Sen. Kamala Harris of California, Joe Biden's choice for the Democratic vice presidential nomination.  What does she bring to the ticket?  Will the Democratic left,  which opposed her presidential run, turn out en masse for her.  And we examine where President Donald Trump and his supporters will attack her.  Looking ahead, we discuss her successor if she wins in November, examining the many choices facing Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will appoint new senator. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4987787 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1924 full false The media's challenge: Reporting the pandemic election. The media's challenge: Reporting the pandemic election. The final months of the presidential campaign are confronting journalists with big problems in covering candidates, campaigns, and the new style nominating conventions.  We explore that with our guest, award-winning television political reporter Dave Bryan.  We also challenge the media to be educators as well as reporters and to guide a confused public through vote counting that may take many days, if not weeks. 

]]> The final months of the presidential campaign are confronting journalists with big problems in covering candidates, campaigns, and the new style nominating conventions.  We explore that with our guest, award-winning television political reporter Dave Bryan.  We also challenge the media to be educators as well as reporters and to guide a confused public through vote counting that may take many days, if not weeks. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4885580 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1726 full false Asian Americans join Latinos as targets of Trump's bigoted rhetoric Asian Americans join Latinos as targets of Trump's bigoted rhetoric We take a hard look at how President Trump is stacking the deck against Asian Americans and Latinos.  Asian Americans are damaged by his racist description of the coronavirus pandemic, giving  bigots permission to assault them verbally and, in some cases, physically.  With Latinos, it's Trump's mishandling of the pandemic, which is roaring through the agricultural Central Valley and other places where they work on frontline jobs.  Now all the problems are in Gov. Newsom's lap.

]]> We take a hard look at how President Trump is stacking the deck against Asian Americans and Latinos.  Asian Americans are damaged by his racist description of the coronavirus pandemic, giving  bigots permission to assault them verbally and, in some cases, physically.  With Latinos, it's Trump's mishandling of the pandemic, which is roaring through the agricultural Central Valley and other places where they work on frontline jobs.  Now all the problems are in Gov. Newsom's lap.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4784132 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1903 full false Pandemic Politics: Is Trump Channeling Newsom? Is Newsom Channeling Trump? Pandemic Politics: Is Trump Channeling Newsom? Is Newsom Channeling Trump? The coronavirus pandemic has confronted Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump with different  kinds of troubles.  We examine how Newsom faces the  hands-on matters that Trump has long avoided--opening schools, finding masks and other supplies, rising infection rates.  Trump's problem is simpler but harder to solve, getting re-elected.  That is why, we observe, he is now portraying himself as the man in charge of stopping the pandemic and imposing his version of law and order on cities that are run by Democrats.

]]> The coronavirus pandemic has confronted Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump with different  kinds of troubles.  We examine how Newsom faces the  hands-on matters that Trump has long avoided--opening schools, finding masks and other supplies, rising infection rates.  Trump's problem is simpler but harder to solve, getting re-elected.  That is why, we observe, he is now portraying himself as the man in charge of stopping the pandemic and imposing his version of law and order on cities that are run by Democrats.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4687910 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1921 full false Bigger Than Politics: The Future of Public Education Bigger Than Politics: The Future of Public Education As the school semester grows near, we discuss  whether to open the schools or rely on home schooling, often in the hands of overworked  parents.    This is bigger than political campaigns.  Each day, the pressure increases on Gov. Gavin Newsom,  his good start in handling the pandemic forgotten as the number of coronavirus cases rapidly increase.  And the worsening situation is shaping the contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.  Parental fears, rather than political maneuvering, are likely to determine the winner of the presidential  election and perhaps Gov. Newsom's future.

]]> As the school semester grows near, we discuss  whether to open the schools or rely on home schooling, often in the hands of overworked  parents.    This is bigger than political campaigns.  Each day, the pressure increases on Gov. Gavin Newsom,  his good start in handling the pandemic forgotten as the number of coronavirus cases rapidly increase.  And the worsening situation is shaping the contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.  Parental fears, rather than political maneuvering, are likely to determine the winner of the presidential  election and perhaps Gov. Newsom's future.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4597115 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1816 full false Electoral college, the pandemic, Trump's psyche: What a mess! Electoral college, the pandemic, Trump's psyche: What a mess!  Sherry digs into the labyrinth of the electoral college, explaining its history and the role of slavery in its creation. We debate the future of the institution, with Bill more optimistic than  Sherry about chances of eliminating it.  We also examine how the pandemic is sweeping through California,  concluding this is a disease  too new and complex for politicians from Gov. Gavin Newsom on down to solve. Lastly, we talk about President Donald Trump's  psyche, as reported in  his niece's new book.

]]>  Sherry digs into the labyrinth of the electoral college, explaining its history and the role of slavery in its creation. We debate the future of the institution, with Bill more optimistic than  Sherry about chances of eliminating it.  We also examine how the pandemic is sweeping through California,  concluding this is a disease  too new and complex for politicians from Gov. Gavin Newsom on down to solve. Lastly, we talk about President Donald Trump's  psyche, as reported in  his niece's new book.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4506050 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1707 full false Newsom, Trump, Roberts: Politics and Policy Newsom, Trump, Roberts: Politics and Policy Did Gov. Gavin Newsom dig himself into a hole by first embracing strong enforcement of coronavirus regulations, then easing  up, and finally reversing himself?  We examine the twists and turns of the governor's decision making.  We also wonder whether President Donald Trump has dug himself into an even deeper hole with his promise that the coronavirus will just go away.  And we warn readers against placing bets on the future direction of the John Roberts Supreme Court based on its recent momentous decisions. 

]]> Did Gov. Gavin Newsom dig himself into a hole by first embracing strong enforcement of coronavirus regulations, then easing  up, and finally reversing himself?  We examine the twists and turns of the governor's decision making.  We also wonder whether President Donald Trump has dug himself into an even deeper hole with his promise that the coronavirus will just go away.  And we warn readers against placing bets on the future direction of the John Roberts Supreme Court based on its recent momentous decisions. 

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4419263 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1642 full false Trump: Wild on the trail Trump: Wild on the trail We dissect President Donald Trump's erratic, inflammatory return to the campaign trail amid rising numbers of coronavirus victims and polls showing he faces a tough re-election fight.  We also handicap the competition for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and take a close look at a new California contender, Rep. Karen Bass of Los Angeles.

]]> We dissect President Donald Trump's erratic, inflammatory return to the campaign trail amid rising numbers of coronavirus victims and polls showing he faces a tough re-election fight.  We also handicap the competition for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and take a close look at a new California contender, Rep. Karen Bass of Los Angeles.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4318139 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1875 full false Are Latinos being ignored in the debate over police brutality Are Latinos being ignored in the debate over police brutality Where have Latinos gone in the raging controversy over police misconduct? Why is the issue usually framed in terms of black and white ethnicities? Bill and Sherry tackle the subject against a backdrop of police killings of African American men.  They also examine the U.S. Supreme Court decision on employment rights of the LGBTQ community and disagree over the quality of Joe Biden's recent big speech.

]]> Where have Latinos gone in the raging controversy over police misconduct? Why is the issue usually framed in terms of black and white ethnicities? Bill and Sherry tackle the subject against a backdrop of police killings of African American men.  They also examine the U.S. Supreme Court decision on employment rights of the LGBTQ community and disagree over the quality of Joe Biden's recent big speech.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4245581 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700 2093 full false Protests: Anger and hope Protests: Anger and hope Were the police too rough with demonstrators protesting the death of  George Floyd?  Bill and Sherry zero in on the Los Angeles Police Department for a discussion of this controversial subject.  They want to know who was responsible for the LAPD tactics used against the demonstrators and  they ask about the roles of Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Michel Moore in deploying the cops. And they critique the Los Angeles' Times coverage of the event.

]]> Were the police too rough with demonstrators protesting the death of  George Floyd?  Bill and Sherry zero in on the Los Angeles Police Department for a discussion of this controversial subject.  They want to know who was responsible for the LAPD tactics used against the demonstrators and  they ask about the roles of Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Michel Moore in deploying the cops. And they critique the Los Angeles' Times coverage of the event.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4137554 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0700 1725 full false The protests: Our takes The protests: Our takes Bill and Sherry debate the pace and reality of change demanded by protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police.  They also discuss one of the most significant developments in American politics, the emergence of a strong new generation of African American women mayors. And they look at the controversy over increasing the Los Angeles Police Department budget.

]]> Bill and Sherry debate the pace and reality of change demanded by protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by police.  They also discuss one of the most significant developments in American politics, the emergence of a strong new generation of African American women mayors. And they look at the controversy over increasing the Los Angeles Police Department budget.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-4045445 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1884 full false Disruption Disruption Bill and Sherry explore President Donald Trump's potent weapon, disruption, throwing the bright shiny object into the national debate to take attention away from the rising coronavirus toll and a distressed economy.  His targets include vote by mail and Joe Scarborough.  We also reach into California history for reasons why some Californians are resistant to masks and sheltering in place.

]]> Bill and Sherry explore President Donald Trump's potent weapon, disruption, throwing the bright shiny object into the national debate to take attention away from the rising coronavirus toll and a distressed economy.  His targets include vote by mail and Joe Scarborough.  We also reach into California history for reasons why some Californians are resistant to masks and sheltering in place.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3953858 Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1719 full false The Media, Obamagate and Gavin Newsom The Media, Obamagate and Gavin Newsom Bill and Sherry wonder if Governor Gavin Newsom is being politically smart--or gutless--in cutting education to help make up the $54 billion state budget deficit.   They question whether the media is digging up the full story on state finances.  And they examine how the media, locked in the past, isn't up to the challenge of covering a presidential campaign when President Trump and pandemic is such a dominating story

]]> Bill and Sherry wonder if Governor Gavin Newsom is being politically smart--or gutless--in cutting education to help make up the $54 billion state budget deficit.   They question whether the media is digging up the full story on state finances.  And they examine how the media, locked in the past, isn't up to the challenge of covering a presidential campaign when President Trump and pandemic is such a dominating story

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3865532 Thu, 21 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700 2156 full false Woes: Budget and political Woes: Budget and political Bill and Sherry explore the immediate and long-term damage caused by Gov. Gavin Newsom's  $54 billion in California state budget cuts--a result of the stubborn coronavirus pandemic.  We also look at how President Donald Trump is reacting to the pandemic numbers.   Not well, judging from his reaction when reporters ask about them.  But he was upbeat about the Republican victory in the northern Los Angeles County 25th congressional district, potentially a good sign for the GOP in November.   

]]> Bill and Sherry explore the immediate and long-term damage caused by Gov. Gavin Newsom's  $54 billion in California state budget cuts--a result of the stubborn coronavirus pandemic.  We also look at how President Donald Trump is reacting to the pandemic numbers.   Not well, judging from his reaction when reporters ask about them.  But he was upbeat about the Republican victory in the northern Los Angeles County 25th congressional district, potentially a good sign for the GOP in November.   

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3759218 Thu, 14 May 2020 14:00:00 -0700 1774 full false Newsom, Biden, and the poor Newsom, Biden, and the poor Bill  and Sherry explore whether Gov. Gavin Newsom is caving in to rebels against his shelter-at-home policy.  The podcasters disagree over Joe Biden's   campaign strategy.  Sherry favors Biden laying back, a version of the great heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's rope-a-dope, where he waited against the ropes until his opponent punched himself into exhaustion.  Bill said Biden should attack--and also tell what a Biden presidency would mean to the country. And they look at the latest data showing the particular harm the coronavirus pandemic is causing Latinos and African Americans, especially the poor.        

]]> Bill  and Sherry explore whether Gov. Gavin Newsom is caving in to rebels against his shelter-at-home policy.  The podcasters disagree over Joe Biden's   campaign strategy.  Sherry favors Biden laying back, a version of the great heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's rope-a-dope, where he waited against the ropes until his opponent punched himself into exhaustion.  Bill said Biden should attack--and also tell what a Biden presidency would mean to the country. And they look at the latest data showing the particular harm the coronavirus pandemic is causing Latinos and African Americans, especially the poor.        

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3662092 Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1942 full false Coronavirus: Tracing, Privacy—a Challenge for California Coronavirus: Tracing, Privacy—a Challenge for California Bill and Sherry examine the difficult job of tracing those exposed to the coronavirus.  They take a hard look at how Gov. Gavin Newsom is handling the challenge of the pandemic.  They also discuss how testing for the virus is focusing attention on the poverty and inadequate health care among African Americans and Latinos in California.

]]> Bill and Sherry examine the difficult job of tracing those exposed to the coronavirus.  They take a hard look at how Gov. Gavin Newsom is handling the challenge of the pandemic.  They also discuss how testing for the virus is focusing attention on the poverty and inadequate health care among African Americans and Latinos in California.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3571783 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0700 1578 full false Searching For Joe Biden, Voting By Mail Searching For Joe Biden, Voting By Mail Bill and Sherry examine voting by mail in the midst of a pandemic.  They agree on the need but disagree over whether it can be implemented by the November election.  They also search for an answer to a big question: Where's Joe Biden?

]]> Bill and Sherry examine voting by mail in the midst of a pandemic.  They agree on the need but disagree over whether it can be implemented by the November election.  They also search for an answer to a big question: Where's Joe Biden?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3479074 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1759 full false Social Media, Politics and the Coronavirus Social Media, Politics and the Coronavirus Sherry and Bill argue over the impact of social media on the presidential campaign and on coverage  of the coronavirus epidemic.  They also discuss whether the mainstream media  was too slow in covering Tara Reade's allegations of sexual assault against former Vice President Joe Biden.

]]> Sherry and Bill argue over the impact of social media on the presidential campaign and on coverage  of the coronavirus epidemic.  They also discuss whether the mainstream media  was too slow in covering Tara Reade's allegations of sexual assault against former Vice President Joe Biden.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3386746 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1688 full false The Media:Covering Politics and the Pandemic The Media:Covering Politics and the Pandemic Inside Golden State Politics takes a close look at how journalism is covering the coronavirus epidemic.  We find good work, some gaps and conclude surprisingly that among the best reporters on the beat are California Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who provide daily factual reports on television and online, keeping everyone informed.

]]> Inside Golden State Politics takes a close look at how journalism is covering the coronavirus epidemic.  We find good work, some gaps and conclude surprisingly that among the best reporters on the beat are California Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, who provide daily factual reports on television and online, keeping everyone informed.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3304189 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1789 full false Politics And Policy In The Time of Coronavirus Politics And Policy In The Time of Coronavirus The Inside Golden State Politics podcast examines how the Coronavirus is changing politics and policy making.  It has has shifted power and influence to state and local political leaders such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York as well as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.  They seized the opportunity to lead and so far have succeeded.

]]> The Inside Golden State Politics podcast examines how the Coronavirus is changing politics and policy making.  It has has shifted power and influence to state and local political leaders such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York as well as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.  They seized the opportunity to lead and so far have succeeded.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3218749 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0700 1524 full false Leadership Leadership President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each put a different face on the handling the Coronavirus pandemic. What makes a leader?  Bill and Sherry discuss this and look back at the Kennedys and others who demonstrated great leadership.

]]> President Donald Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each put a different face on the handling the Coronavirus pandemic. What makes a leader?  Bill and Sherry discuss this and look back at the Kennedys and others who demonstrated great leadership.

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3133666 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1677 full false MIXED BAG: Polls, politics and the virus MIXED BAG: Polls, politics and the virus Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-3084082 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1542 full false Sexism and the Presidential Race Sexism and the Presidential Race Did sexism cost Elizabeth Warren and the other women candidates a chance to win the Democratic presidential nomination?

]]> Did sexism cost Elizabeth Warren and the other women candidates a chance to win the Democratic presidential nomination?

]]> Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe Buzzsprout-2973490 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1239 1 1 full false