Best Recap Revision Podcasts (2025)

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E65: Budget Passage, New Pro Tem, and LA Unrest w/ Asm. Heath Flora 50:28

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss a number of topics including the formation of the new Capital Caucus, a brief overview of the recently passed state budget framework, the new Senate pro tem, federal action that will suspend California’s gas car ban, Governor Newsom’s lawsuit frenzy, the unrest going on in LA, and other stories of…

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E64: Suspense Hearing, Cost Drivers, and CARB Clash w/ Chris Micheli 52:21

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and longtime Capitol insider Chris Micheli discuss a number of topics including the appropriations suspense hearing, the Legislature’s absent affordability agenda, the US Senate vote to overturn California’s gas car ban, a committee clash with CARB, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Chris M…

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E63: Breaking Down the May Revise Budget w/ Tom Sheehy 56:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s May Revise budget, a legislative victory for protecting minors, LA’s $30 minimum wage proposal, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful’s thoughts on high-speed rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sh…

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E62: Protecting Minors and Improving Literacy w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 40:00

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including a bill that will further increase the cost of fuel in California, legislation that will impact solar customers, improving literacy in our state, defending school choice, protecting 16 and 17 year olds from being purchased for sex, and other stories of the week. Host:…

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E61: Refinery Closures, AI Chatbots, and Katy Perry’s Space Ride 50:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his team discuss a number of topics including the impacts of another refinery closure in California, a new effort to unionize ride share drivers, AI chatbots, the future of Cap and Trade, new polling from Politico, Katy Perry’s trip to space, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohosts: Sara Hill…

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E60: Dems Leave X, Gas Price Study, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. David Tangipa 51:21

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and David Tangipa discuss a number of topics including David’s roots in North Highlands to his time playing football at Fresno State, the Assembly Democrats’ eXodus, a new bill that would provide a CEQA exemption for housing, what’s really driving California’s sky high gas prices, the harms caused by “harm reduction,” th…

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E59: Bears, Insurance, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Heather Hadwick 52:11

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heather Hadwick discuss a number of topics including Heather’s journey to the Legislature, bears & wolves, MLB opening day, solving the insurance crisis, CalFire’s new fire hazard maps, another proposed PG&E rate increase, the Menendez brothers resentencing, the COVID 5-year anniversary, Newsom mailing phones to CEOs…

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E58: Agriculture, Newsom’s New Podcast, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Ali Macedo 57:46

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including Ali’s journey to the Legislature, the importance of supporting agriculture, new homelessness data from the nonpartisan LAO, a bill that would fundamentally change self-defense law in California, a new Assembly report on permitting reform, and their reactions to Governor…

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E57: Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Steve Jobs, and Bigfoot w/ Asm. Greg Wallis 1:00:02

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including how the state’s low carbon fuel standard harms affordability, the legislative bill deadline, natural gas bans, a big city shift on homelessness, enforcing Prop. 36, Californians support of high speed rail, state-owned oil refineries, new baseball rules, Bigfoot, and ot…

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E56: Special Session Recap, Super Bowl Reactions, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 50:19

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover interviews newly elected Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez and they discuss a number of topics including why Jeff ran for office, their Super Bowl reactions, a recap of Special Session, making wildfires a priority, California’s falling test scores, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff…

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E55: 2025 Predictions, Inauguration, and Wildfire Prevention w/ Asm. Joe Patterson 56:12

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their predictions for 2025, Joe’s inauguration trip, Governor Newsom’s brief meeting with President Trump in Southern California, the ongoing legislative special session, wildfire prevention, the TikTok ban, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoove…

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E54: Governor’s Budget, LA Fires & Social Media Censorship w/ Tom Sheehy 57:07

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s budget release, LA’s devastating fires, the Supermajority’s special session, Zuckerberg on censorship, New Year’s resolutions, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Devastating fir…

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E53: California Forestry Association 47:59

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In the final episode of the year Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matt Dias, CEO and President of the California Forestry Association, to discuss the current state of California’s forests, the benefits of biomass, and how responsible forest management can help us reduce catastrophic wildfires.Point of Order will return with new episodes in 2025…

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E52: A Conversation with Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni 47:17

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni to discuss a number of topics including the value of phone-free spaces, the impact technology has on our daily lives, and how phone-free schools are transforming education.By Josh Hoover

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E51: Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft 50:08

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matt Ross with Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft (CARRT) to discuss a number of topics including important statistics on retail theft in California, stories of those who have been impacted, what policies led to the current situation, and what we can do to fix it.…

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E50: Rock Climbing, Sheet Metal Workers, and the Top 3 Historical TV Shows 1:01:59

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Vince Sugrue, Legislative Director for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 104, to discuss a number of topics including the Oakland sports drama, rock climbing, the sheet metal profession and apprenticeships, the history of prevailing wage, the future of commercial infrastructure, and the Top 3 historical TV min…

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E49: Special Session and the Top Bills Signed or Vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2024 53:43

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s special session on gas prices, some of the top bills Newsom signed by the September 30th deadline, and some of the main bills he chose to veto.By Josh Hoover

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E48: Bipartisanship and Social Media w/ Josh Lowenthal 58:44

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Josh Lowenthal discuss a number of topics including developing consensus in a divided Legislature, how to work effectively across the aisle, what high school was like with Snoop Dogg and Cameron Diaz in Long Beach, concerns with the Appropriations process, managing legislative caucuses with diverse interests, the har…

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E47: Marathons, Apprenticeships, and the Top 10 Marvel Movies 53:31

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matthew Estipona, Director of Government and Community Engagement for ABC NorCal, to discuss a number of topics including ultra marathons, housing construction, apprenticeships, and our top 10 favorite movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!By Josh Hoover

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E46: End of Session, Journalism Bill, and Gen Z’s Distrust of Government 54:52

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including the last week of legislative session, his bill to increase accountability over homelessness spending, the Phone-Free Schools Act, the revival of a bill to expand early prison release, a deal on an effort to fund journalism, Generation Z…

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E45: Appropriations Aftermath and Advice from a Departing Legislator 51:43

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Senator Scott Wilk to discuss a number of topics including Wilk’s thoughts as a departing legislator, last week’s appropriations suspense hearing, smartphones in schools, homeless encampment enforcement, Governor Newsom’s $200,000 photographer, and the growing bipartisan support for Proposition 36.…

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E44: Olympics Recap, Senator Flips Parties, and a New Homelessness Audit 48:22

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss a number of topics including the best moments in the 2024 Olympic Games, Southwest’s announcement to abandon open seating, a State Senator’s decision to switch parties, a new federal audit on California’s homelessness dollars, the Legislature’s organized retail theft bills, the impact of Chevron l…

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E43: Session Returns, Prop. 47 Audit, and Newsom’s Encampment Order 30:44

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including the return of legislative session, a recently released audit of Prop. 47, Governor Newsom’s new executive order on homeless encampments, a new study on the number of 24-35 years olds living with their parents, and a new report on meeting California’s 2045 energy goals.…

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E42: AMA, Grants Pass Decision, and an Imposter Initiative 1:06:34

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his team to discuss the fate of a bill to give unemployment insurance benefits to striking workers, the passage of PAGA reform, the Grants Pass Supreme Court ruling, the Governor’s last minute Hail Mary on retail theft, and an “ask me anything” segment answering questions from constituents.…

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E41: Breaking Down the PAGA Deal 28:03

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Ashley Hoffman, Senior Policy Advocate on Labor and Employment at the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), to discuss the legislative agreement reached to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and provide long-awaited relief to California businesses.…

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E40: Junk Fees, Retail Theft Update, and Minority Leader Lessons 59:43

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and James Gallagher discuss a number of topics including a junk fee exemption for restaurants, In-N-Out’s price hike, the recently passed state budget, a new analysis on groups that fair best at the State Capitol, the PPIC’s latest survey of Californians, and the bipartisan backlash growing over the Supermajority’s effor…

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E39: Retail Theft Debacle, New Homeless Count, and Water Storage Win 1:01:45

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a new vehicle mileage tax pilot program, the upcoming budget deadline, sidewalk vendors in SF, legislation to increase penalties on assaults in emergency rooms, the Sacramento County Point in Time homeless count, possible changes to California’s “housing first” app…

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E38: Legislative Budget Plan, Rivas Interview, and Favorite Bands 57:03

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their favorite bands, the NBA finals, the Supermajority’s proposed budget plan, Governor Newsom’s warning against the over-regulation of AI, rents dropping in large cities, California’s abysmal performance on taxpayer ROI, and the recent Elex Michaelson interview wit…

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E37: House of Origin Recap 59:48

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Chris Micheli discuss the recent House of Origin deadline, legislation to delay a minimum wage increase, record high median home prices, electric school buses, and the Legislature’s “comprehensive” retail theft package.By Josh Hoover

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E36: Demystifying the May Revise Budget 1:06:35

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Tom Sheehy, founder of the Sheehy Strategy Group, to discuss the Governor’s May Revision of the state budget. Other topics discussed include a proposed audit of state telework, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, changes to the Capitol Annex project, EV incentives vs. mandates, and the Prop. 22 case pend…

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E35: Initiative Negotiations, Consumer Costs, and the Abstention Dilemma 55:06

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including killing bills via abstention, the Taxpayer Protection Act debate in the California Supreme Court, a major initiative deadline, rising gas prices, the CPUC-approved energy fixed charge, an SF homeless program that provides alcohol, and the Governor’s May Revise budget.…

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E34: Campus Protests, Self Checkouts, and Homelessness Oversight 53:06

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Kate Sanchez discuss a number of topics including campus protests, NDAs in the legislative process, new legislation on self checkouts, the best state to be a police officer, community crime concerns, a lawsuit on homelessness in Sacramento, and a recent oversight hearing on homelessness spending.…

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E33: All About Broadband 46:28

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Janus Norman and Amanda Gualderama with CalBroadband to discuss the issues facing broadband and internet connectivity. Other topics discussed include legislation that would limit airport screening company CLEAR in California airports.By Josh Hoover

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E32: The State of Public Safety in California 58:37

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Brian Marvel, President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), to discuss public safety issues facing California in 2024. Other topics discussed include highway protestors, accountability on homelessness, the potential impact of the Grants Pass Supreme Court case, another Bay Area DA r…

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E31: 2024 Job Killer Bills 48:14

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Ben Golombek, Executive Vice President of Government Relations for the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), to discuss nine bills that CalChamber has labeled as “Job Killers” in 2024. Other topics discussed include the recent results of Assemblyman Hoover’s audit of homelessness spending in California.…

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E30: All About Insurance 53:54

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Seren Taylor, Vice President of the Personal Insurance Federation of California (PIFC), to discuss the current state of the insurance market in California and what we can expect to see in the Legislature this year. Other topics discussed include a new bill that would give employees a right to disconnect during n…

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E29: Standard Time, Ballot Titles, and School Cell Phone Use 55:22

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Senator Roger Niello discuss the Senator’s bill to enact Permanent Standard Time, how to remove partisanship from initiative ballot titles and summaries, limiting cell phone use in schools, the state’s budget predicament, California’s nation-leading unemployment rate, a federal judge’s order to audit LA homelessness prog…

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E28: Internships, March Madness, and the Committee on Happiness 50:01

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his intern Ian Mayer to discuss legislative internships, March Madness, the Select Committee on Happiness, ongoing struggles for Prop. 1, why Taco Bell is closing dining rooms in Oakland, the growing cost of High Speed Rail, and transparency at the State Capitol.By Josh Hoover

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E27: Time Changes, NDAs, and Top 3 Netflix Shows 43:29

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Bill Essayli discuss another switch of the clock, the impact social media may be having on today’s teens, the latest updates on the PaneraGate scandal, why California consumers are paying more than the rest of the country, the blue city shift on crime, fixing Prop. 47, the poor showing for Prop. 1, and their Top 3 fa…

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E26: Election Reactions, Fighting Fentanyl, and PaneraGate 1:03:16

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Chris Micheli discuss their post-election takeaways, the quirks of the Top 2 primary system, California’s spending on homelessness, EV market struggles, the Macy’s closure in Union Square, the growing fentanyl crisis, a new report on stormwater capture, and the ongoing PaneraGate story.…

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E25: Deepfakes, Pet Rent, and Police Canines 55:55

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Juan Alanis discuss more bad news on the state budget, the latest “Californians and their Government” survey, organic waste recycling, remote work, rising energy costs, how to combat deepfake technology, another gas price increase, a proposed mandate on pets in rental properties, and a new effort to stop the use of p…

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E24: EV Sales, Housing First, and Daylight Saving Time 1:06:12

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his team discuss legislative accountability, falling EV sales, why law enforcement is struggling to keep up with rising crime, a major blow to LA charter schools, his new “Beyond Housing” measure, another retail theft proposal, waiving environmental laws in SF, the future of e-bikes, and ending daylight saving time.…

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E23: New Bills, Housing Costs, and Super Bowl Woes 58:19

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss the 49ers Super Bowl loss, Newsom sending CHP to Oakland, growing bipartisan support for reforming Prop. 47, housing affordability, California’s track record on homelessness, how to avoid a new parking infraction, rising energy costs, autonomous vehicles, new encampment legislation, a proposed p…

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E22: Dead Bills, Speeding Cars, and Ballot Initiatives 1:07:01

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss the bills that died at the 2-year bill deadline, a California crime roundup, proposed legislation to limit cars to 10 mph over the speed limit, government dysfunction, addressing our state’s fentanyl epidemic, three major ballot initiatives, the Governor’s Target snafu, and their Super Bowl predic…

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E21: In-N-Out, SROs, and the Capital Fellowship Program 50:39

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Assemblymember Josh Hoover and his team discuss the Capital Fellowship Program, Oakland’s In-N-Out closure, the point in time homeless count, California’s insurance market, reducing the number of new laws, school resource officers, retail theft, and the NFC Championship game.By Josh Hoover

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E20: Grants Pass Case, AI Scams, and Reforming Prop. 47 41:08

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a major homelessness case going before the U.S. Supreme Court, legislation they authored to increase educational options for students, how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to scam Californians, potential Proposition 47 reforms on the horizon, the defeat of the proposed youth tackle footb…

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E19: The Governor’s Budget and the Wealth Tax 44:36

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget consultant Kirk Feely discuss the Governor’s recently announced budget, why the non-partisan Legislative Analyst projects a larger deficit, and the temporary defeat of the Wealth Tax.By Josh Hoover

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E18: PPIC and the Judiciary 38:40

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Assemblymember Josh Hoover is joined by the Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye to discuss how the judicial branch of government functions, what her experience was on the California Supreme Court, and her current work leading the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).By Josh Hoover

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E17: California State Budget 101 45:06

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Assemblymember Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss all things budget including his experience crafting fiscal policy for multiple governors, how the state budget process works, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office’s (LAO) estimates, and what our predictions are for California in the coming year before the Governor releases his bu…

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E16: Tales from California’s Legislative History 46:10

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Assemblymember Josh Hoover and Alex Vassar discuss a number of topics including the Capital Fellowship Program, the role of the California State Library, and some of the more interesting stories from California’s legislative history.By Josh Hoover