California Insider

Siyamak Khorrami
  • 5.0 (54)
  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY
California Insider

California, as the wealthiest and most populated state in the nation, carries many leading roles in policy making, economic growth, cultural influences and technology development. California Insider, hosted by Siyamak Khorrami with The Epoch Times Southern California, showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues. Our mission is to inform California residents through the experiences and knowledge of our guests.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why These California Communities Are Hit Hardest by Gas Prices | Tom Lackey

    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 per gallon in California. Siyamak sits down with Assemblymember Tom Lackey, who says that while the regulations are intended to improve quality of life, they may instead diminish it by making it harder for people to afford basic necessities. He explains the details of the regulations and the challenges his community faces due to rising gas prices. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    34 min

  2. DEC 5

    Providing Health Care Directly to the Homeless in Los Angeles | Brett Feldman

    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 director and co-founder of USC Street Medicine, who takes an unconventional approach by providing care directly on the streets to address this urgent issue. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    49 min

  3. DEC 2

    Why California’s Beaches Are Shrinking, and How to Save Them | Victor Cabral | Jayme Timberlake | Laurie Davies

    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 zone administrator for the city of Oceanside; and Assemblymember Laurie Davies. Join us as we explore the causes behind the erosion of California’s beaches and what it takes to bring them back to life. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    36 min

  4. NOV 26

    California Has Become the Largest Energy Importer in the US | Marco Tule

    “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 Tule, director and board president at Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Tule will explain his concerns about California’s future energy needs. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    34 min

  5. NOV 20

    I Was Stepping Over the Homeless Until God Sent Me a Message | Zach Southall

    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 chance. Now, as Charity on Wheels’ Managing Director, he’s dedicated to helping those he once overlooked. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    43 min

  6. NOV 17

    Here’s Why 2024 Election Will Change California | Mike Gatto

    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 Assemblymember who, according to the Sacramento Bee, was one of the most independent lawmakers in the Democratic Party. Gatto will discuss the implications of the 2024 election results for California and why they will have a significant impact on the state’s future. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    39 min

  7. NOV 14

    UFC Fighter Explains How He Broke Out of LA’s Rough Neighborhood | Victor Henry

    “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 people crashing into buildings and pulling bodies out of cars,” says Victor Henry, UFC fighter from Los Angeles. He'll share his background growing up in one of the roughest areas in Los Angeles, and how he was able to break out through hard work and perseverance. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

    54 min

  8. NOV 12

    Surprising Facts About California’s Plastic Recycling | Senator Ben Allen

    “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 the end of the day. … At the best case scenario, it goes into the landfill. Worst case scenario, it ends up in our water streams, in our ocean, in our environment. … And in fact, so much of it is out there, and so much of it ends up breaking down into micro plastics and ending up in our food stream, in our water stream, and it’s ending up in our own bodies,” says California Senator Ben Allen. Join us as we dive into the challenges the recycling industry is facing, and his efforts in bringing the plastic industry and other producers to the table to solve the recycling problem. We also dive into Allen’s personal experience as a senator and what inspired him to go into public service. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Epoch Times.

    52 min
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California, as the wealthiest and most populated state in the nation, carries many leading roles in policy making, economic growth, cultural influences and technology development. California Insider, hosted by Siyamak Khorrami with The Epoch Times Southern California, showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues. Our mission is to inform California residents through the experiences and knowledge of our guests.

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  • Creator
    Siyamak Khorrami
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Siyamak Khorrami
  • Show Website
    California Insider

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