California Politics Now

Julia Ann Dudley Najieb
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California Politics Now focuses on educating potential, new and regular voters about upcoming ballot measures, voter deadlines and interviews with California elected officials, candidates, and political leaders. California Politics Now also features one to several-hour live forum specials during the election season and on election night.

  1. Jun 10

    (6-4-26) Listen to Calif. Politics Now after election discussion with Dr. Angelo Williams and Kendra Lewis

    News hosts and guests review key primary election trends and predict the 2026 California midterm election trends happening November 3 Listen to California Politics Now Post Post-Election Discussion with news hosts Julia Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones with special guests, Dr. Angelo Williams who is a professor of Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Sociology, and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Kendra Noel Lewis, chair of the California Democratic Party Black Caucus.

    (6-4-26) Listen to Calif. Politics Now after election discussion with Dr. Angelo Williams and Kendra Lewis

  2. May 29

    (5-27-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion about the state legislature key races

    Join Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California senate and assembly candidates. News hosts discuss the key races in the legislature on the ballot for the 2026 primary election June 2, 2026. The California State Legislature consist of the California State Assembly (lower house with 80 members) and the California State Senate (upper house with 40 members). Both houses of the Legislature convene at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

    (5-27-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion about the state legislature key races

  3. May 28

    (5-26-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: news hosts discuss the California U.S. House of Representative candidates

    Join Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring the state of California U.S. House of Representative candidates. News hosts first discuss the key races on the ballot for the 2026 primary election June 2, 2026:  Districts 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 22, and 48.  California US House of Representatives: As of the 118th Congress (2023-2025) and based on the 2020 Census, California has 52 representatives in the United States House of Representatives. This is the highest number of representatives of any state in the U.S.. California previously had 53 representatives but lost one seat following the 2020 Census due to population changes.

    (5-26-26)-CA POLITICS NOW: news hosts discuss the California U.S. House of Representative candidates

  4. May 23

    (5-20-26) Listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion with state of California lieutenant gov. candidates

    ONME News talks with a state of California lieutenant gubernatorial candidate about issues in public higher education and more Listen on demand with Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones as they host and moderate the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California lieutenant gubernatorial candidates. Key topics news hosts will address: California's public higher education systems:University of California (UC) Board of Regents California State University (CSU) Board of TrusteesCalifornia Community Colleges Board of Governors  The lieutenant governor of California seat description The California Lieutenant Governor is the state's second-highest executive officer, responsible for stepping in as Acting Governor when the Governor is out of state or incapacitated. Elected to a four-year term, they serve as President of the Senate, sit on major higher education boards, and manage state lands and economic development. The office has a budget of nearly $3 million. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Governor: Automatically assumes the powers and duties of the Governor when the Governor leaves California, or if the office is permanently vacated. President of the State Senate: Presides over the State Senate and casts a tie-breaking vote when the chamber is deadlocked. Higher Education Oversight: Serves as a voting member on the governing boards for all three of California's public higher education systems: University of California (UC) Board of Regents California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees California Community Colleges Board of Governors Land & Environmental Management: Chairs and rotates with the State Controller on the State Lands Commission, which oversees millions of acres of state-owned land, navigable waterways, and offshore oil resources. They also serve on the Ocean Protection Council and the Coastal Commission. Economic Development: Chairs the Commission for Economic Development, which advises state leaders on economic planning, business retention, and trade. Ad-Hoc Duties: The Governor may delegate additional tasks, councils, and policy initiatives to the Lieutenant Governor

    (5-20-26) Listen on demand now to California Politics Now election discussion with state of California lieutenant gov. candidates

  5. May 21

    (5-19-26) California Politics Now Election Forum: Gubernatorial candidates explain why they are running for this seat

    In this California Politics Now Election Forum discussion, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb, Brigitte Jones and Cheryl Smith host and moderate the California Politics Now Election Forum featuring state of California gubernatorial candidates discussing these key topics: Key topics news hosts will address: Discussion regarding California’s annual billions-of-dollars, structural budget deficit ($18+) Affordability: housing and gas at an all-time high for all Californians Homelessness crisis that continues Utility rates/AI infusion and electricity overload

    (5-19-26) California Politics Now Election Forum: Gubernatorial candidates explain why they are running for this seat

  6. May 15

    (5-12-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: Hosts talk about the state of California BOE District 3 & 4 Candidates

    On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the ONME News team hosted the California Politics Now Election Forum Discussion featuring district 3 and 4 candidates: Counties in Each Board of Equalization District District 3 Los Angeles District 4 Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego

    (5-12-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: Hosts talk about the state of California BOE District 3 & 4 Candidates

  7. May 8

    (5-6-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: A talk with state of California BOE District 1 & 2 Candidates

    On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the ONME News team hosted the California Politics Now Election Forum Discussion featuring district 1and 2 candidates: Board of Equalization District 1 Donald E. Williamson (D) Nader F Shahatit (R) Nelson Esparza (D) Shannon Grove (R) Dusty Beach (R) Board of Equalization District 2 (Incumbent) Sally J. Lieber (D )Bill Shireman (R) John Pimentel (D) Mark McComas (R) John Zaruka (R) J. Brett Marymee (R) State of California Controller Candidates (Incumbent) Malia M. Cohen (D) Herb W Morgan (R) Meghann Adams (Peace and Freedom)

    (5-6-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: A talk with state of California BOE District 1 & 2 Candidates

  8. May 7

    (5-5-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: Watch review of sec. of state, attorn. gen., and treasurer candidates

    On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the ONME News team hosted the California Politics Now Election Forum Discussion featuring attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer candidates: California Secretary of State (Incumbent) Shirley N. Weber (D) Donald P. (Don) Wagner (R) Gary N. Blenner (Green) Michael Feinstein (Green) State of California Attorney General (Incumbent) Rob Bonta (D) Michael E. Gates (R) Marjorie Mikels (Green) State of California Treasurer Candidates Anna M. Caballero (D) Eleni Kounalakis (D) Tony Vazquez (D) Jennifer Hawks (R) David Serpa (R) Glenn Turner Green

    (5-5-26) CA Politics Now Election Forum: Watch review of sec. of state, attorn. gen., and treasurer candidates
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California Politics Now focuses on educating potential, new and regular voters about upcoming ballot measures, voter deadlines and interviews with California elected officials, candidates, and political leaders. California Politics Now also features one to several-hour live forum specials during the election season and on election night.

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  • Creator
    Julia Ann Dudley Najieb
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julia Ann Dudley Najieb
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    California Politics Now