The Sacralegis Podcast
Hosted by two former state senators who’ve seen it all, from backroom deals to historic reforms, The Sacralegis Podcast explores the forces that shape politics in the Golden State-- with sharp analysis, expert guests, and candid conversations, all without taking it all too seriously. Drawing on their years of experience inside the Capitol, Susan Eggman and Josh Newman bring you unfiltered insights and the kinds of behind-the-scenes stories only insiders can tell. Whether you’re a policymaker, a political junkie, or just trying to make sense of Sacramento, The Sacralegis Podcast has got you covered—no baloney, just straight talk from those who’ve been in the rooms where it all happens.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2025
TSP Ep. 9: "A Chat with Ashley Zavala: Interviewing the Interviewer"
Susan and Josh welcome to the podcast Ashley Zavala, Capitol Correspondent for television station KCRA, and past president of the Capitol Correspondents Association, to talk about the current state o…
00:52:18 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
TSP Ep. 8: "California's Clean Energy Economy: High Hopes for Hydrogen?"
In this week's episode, Susan and Josh welcome Dr. Jack Brouwer, Director of the Clean Energy Institute at the University of California Irvine, for a discussion on the role of hydrogen as part of Cal…
00:50:29 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
TSP Ep. 7: "Social Media: Who's Looking After the Kids?"
This week's topic is social media and its impacts, especially on young people. Susan and Josh are joined by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, who has been a leader within the Legislature on advancing po…
00:53:42 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
TSP Ep. 6: "Our Woman in Washington: Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove Reporting In from DC"
In this week's episode of The Sacralegis Podcast, Susan and Josh welcome former California State Senator and current US Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, to get her typically unvarnished take on w…
00:45:42 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
TSP Ep. 5: "Talking Trash (Recycling) with Senator Ben Allen"
Susan and Josh are joined by California State Senator Ben Allen to talk about the benefits and challenges associated with recycling in California, to include his groundbreaking work on SB-54, a first…
00:46:55 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
The Sacralegis Podcast: "Let's Get Physical (Education)"
In this week's episode, Susan and Josh welcome Dr. Hannah Thompson a public health researcher and noted authority on the role of physical education and play as part of a quality educational experienc…
00:51:04 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
The Sacralegis Podcast: "The High Costs of A Golden State"
Susan and Josh discuss an issue that has been in the news and at the top of the Legislature's to-do list: California's affordability crisis. Joining the discussion is Ben Golombek, Executive Vice Pre…
00:50:15 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
"New Kid on the Block"
Recently elected Assemblymember Anamarie Avila-Farias joins Susan and Josh to share her experience and perspective as a new member of the Legislature...
00:51:15 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
The More Things Change...
On this, the inaugural episode of The Sacralegis Podcast, Susan and Josh welcome veteran Capitol lobbyist Paula Treat for a wide-ranging discussion on the impact of changes in California's politics …
00:46:20 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
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