California Insider

Siyamak sits down with Assemblyman Juan Alanis to talk about the impact and implementation of Proposition 36 in California, which was recently passed by voters in all counties across California to cr…

California’s dairy farms are contending with a bird flu outbreak, affecting more than 400 dairies and slashing milk production. Siyamak sits down with David Macedo, a livestock auctioneer and Central…

Hospitals across California are facing closures, leaving communities—both rural and urban—without critical care. Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria joins Siyamak to discuss the ripple effects on families,…

Is California experiencing a political shift? With evolving voter priorities like safety, affordability, and family issues, recent changes in county outcomes could signal shifts in Sacramento. Siyama…

California’s health care system faces rising costs and limited access to doctors. Siyamak sits down with Assemblymember Mia Bonta to discuss her innovative prevention-first approach, including “food …

Siyamak sits down with California’s Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, chair of the state Assembly Elections Committee, to discuss why the Golden State’s election results take time. From verifying ballots …

California’s tow truck industry is at a crossroads. New regulations push for zero-emission vehicles, but the technology needed for heavy-duty services is falling short. Essential roadside assistance …

Siyamak sits down with Senator Shannon Grove to discuss how Trump’s policies could reshape California. We explore immigration, domestic energy, school choice, and economic challenges, examining how t…

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced new regulations aimed at reducing the environmental impact of gas. This push for cleaner fuel is expected to significantly increase the cost pe…

More than a thousand homeless individuals died in Los Angeles County last year, with limited health care access and untreated conditions fueling this crisis. We sit down with Brett Feldman, the direc…

Many beaches in California are losing their sand, and the economic impact often goes unnoticed. Siyamak sits down with Victor Cabral, mayor of San Clemente; Jayme Timberlake, a geologist and coastal …

California’s rising cost of living is affecting daily life for millions. State Sen. Aisha Wahab discusses the factors driving this crisis, from housing, utilities, and layoffs to the systemic issues …

“We need to have that honest conversation that the majority of our power in California is generated from fossil fuels. And we’re actually importing a lot of our power. We’re vulnerable,” says Marco T…

Zach Southall once ignored homelessness, believing it stemmed from bad choices. But losing everything—his business, home, and health—brought him to his lowest point, where faith gave him a second cha…

California voters sent a strong signal in 2024 to prioritize combating crime, economic policies, and critical issues affecting daily life. Siyamak sits down with Mike Gatto, a former California Assem…

“I was in debt. I was renting a room out of my house. At a certain point, I was like, I have to get out of South Gate. I can’t catch a stray bullet because there have been drive-bys. There have been …

“Recycling as a system has become increasingly problematic. The truth of the matter is only a very small percentage of the plastic that’s out in the consumer waste stream actually gets recycled at th…

In this episode, Nolan Gray, a policy expert with California YIMBY, and Jim Righeimer, former Costa Mesa mayor and developer, delve into the factors driving California’s high cost of living compared …

“California has become really unaffordable. Where are my kids gonna live? We pride ourselves on it being such a great economy in California, which is fueled by the opportunities that are academic ins…

California has some of the highest average housing costs in the country. While some believe this is due to a lack of available housing, others attribute the high prices to government policies.

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