The California Conversation

Tess Abraham
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Join the conversation shaping California’s future! Tune into The California Conversation podcast for the latest updates on California legislation. It’ll help you stay in the loop and empower you to shape our beautiful state. Get clear, common-sense insights on new and proposed bills that help you think critically and decide how you want our state to be governed. The future of California is in our hands!

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 90 | Hilton vs. Bianco: Who Should Win the Conservative Vote in California?

    Election day here in California is officially one and a half weeks away, and the polls are looking tough for conservatives. Ever since Eric Swalwell exited the race, Democrats like Becerra and Steyer have gained support, while Republicans have struggled to stay in the running for top two. So, what is the strategy conservatives should take for this election? And between Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, who do I recommend gets your vote? I’m answering all of those questions for you today! Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=dYSGah19uQ8bxddB For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/hilton-vs-bianco-conservative-vote SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE: Get 10% off high-quality, mission-oriented coffee products while supporting pregnancy resource centers throughout the country! Use my code TESSABRAHAM at checkout or shop through my link here: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?rfsn=9110520.10f5fb Timestamps: 00:00 – 00:38 Introduction 00:39 – 01:20 Brand Partner! Seven Weeks Coffee 01:21 – 05:07 Governor’s Race Polling 05:08 – 08:56 Bianco or Hilton? 08:57 – 15:01 Looking for a Savior 15:02 – 22:25 But Hilton is British? 22:26 – 23:49 Call to Action

    24 min

  2. MAY 14

    Ep. 89 | LA’s "Pratt Summer" is Coming!

    On June 2nd, voters in Los Angeles will decide what direction they want the city to move in. Current mayor Karen Bass insists her approach is working, while challengers on the progressive left argue the city needs even more sweeping change. But then there’s Spencer Pratt — the former reality TV star whose outsider campaign is suddenly tapping into the frustration of voters who believe Los Angeles needs a completely different approach altogether. I’m breaking it all down for you today! Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=1jGfqttHNVLVWHz1 For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/pratt-summer-is-coming EVERY LIFE: Get 10% off premium diapers, wipes, and other baby products, as well as non-toxic women’s health products, while supporting a company that values every life by partnering with 900+ pro-life organizations. Use code TESSA10 or shop through my link here: https://everylife.com/discount/TESSA10 RETHINK Pregnancy Campaign: https://everylife.com/pages/rethink-pregnancy?srsltid=AfmBOooW203y5oMOUOvVhHz_z2CmTbbANrb8x4-tYSLb0mEve9qdQ95c Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:22 Introduction 01:23 – 02:08 Brand Partner – EveryLife! 02:09 – 05:31 How Did We Get Here? 05:32 – 22:52 The Rise of Pratt Summer 22:53 – 29:27 Can Spencer Pratt Save LA?

    29 min

  3. MAY 7

    Ep. 88 | The Divide in California Democrats: Inside the Governor’s Race

    California’s governor race is tighter and more divided than ever. With no clear frontrunner, the real story isn’t just who’s leading in the polls, but the growing split inside the Democratic Party itself. This week, I break down where the race stands and take a closer look at two candidates gaining traction: Tom Steyer and Matt Mahan. They represent two very different approaches to governing California…but the bigger question is whether either one can actually fix what’s gone wrong. Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=98_jsUYCy-GizGjM For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/the-divide-in-california-democrats-governors-race Timestamps: 00:00 – 06:27 Governor’s Race Updates 06:28 – 13:29 The Billionaire Governor 13:30 – 27:20 The “Back-to-Basics” Governor 27:21 – 29:32 Is California Ready to Change?

    30 min

  4. APR 30

    Ep. 87 | Is San Francisco…Conservative?

    When you think of San Francisco, you probably don’t think of a place that is politically moderate. The Bay Area has historically been a political lightning rod, known for its progressive policies and the unlivable outcomes of those policies. But what if the most ‘radical’ thing San Francisco did recently…was start agreeing with conservatives on basic realities? The city has begun to shift, and it just might have rediscovered common sense. We are diving into the most recent changes, and why they matter for the rest of our state, today! Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=w6xwxxmEBbNMBpFu For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/is-san-francisco-conservative Timestamps: 00:00 – 09:30 Reform to Public Transportation 09:31 – 16:57 Reform to Public Safety 16:58 – 19:50 Reform to Small Businesses 19:51 – 25:00 Pragmatic Leadership 25:01 – 28:40 What This Means for California

    29 min

  5. APR 28

    Ep. 86 | California Created Trump’s Would-Be Assassin

    A third assassination attempt targeting President Trump was just stopped, and the suspect came from California. In this breaking news episode, we break down what happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, who the would-be assassin is, how political hatred is escalating, and why California is at the center of it. Above all, it is most important that we don’t stop talking, and that we are never content with violence. For more on California politics, check out my YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=6n9sjo_kVLGeF4iV

    10 min

  6. APR 23

    Ep. 85 | The “Stop Nick Shirley Act” is a LIE

    What if I told you California just introduced a bill that could make it a felony to expose fraud, just for posting what you find online? That would be crazy! Well, unfortunately for us that is the case in California, as lawmakers once again hide behind “immigration” and “protecting the vulnerable” to pass a much more sinister agenda. I’m breaking it all down for you today! Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=BFEw2VmFVzlmIeLm For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/the-stop-nick-shirley-act Clarification: I state in this episode that to violate AB 2624 results in a felony - but to clarify, per the bill text, an initial violation results in a $10,000 fine and one year imprisonment, while the threshold for a felony requires subsequent bodily injury. The direct text of AB2624 reads, "(2)A violation of this subdivision is punishable by a fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation, imprisonment of either up to one year in a county jail or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (3)A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of a designated immigration support services provider, employee, or volunteer, or other individuals residing at the same home address, is a felony punishable by a fine of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or by both that fine and imprisonment." Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:48 What is AB 2624? 03:49 – 09:12 Background & Purpose 09:13 – 18:53 Underlying Deception 18:54 – 23:08 Hypocrisy by CA Lawmakers 23:09 – 24:52 We Will NOT Stand For This!

    25 min

  7. APR 16

    Ep. 84 | Swalwell OUT & SCOTUS Rules AGAINST California!

    Breaking news in California’s race for Governor as Democrat frontrunner Eric Swalwell drops out of the race after being inundated with sexual assault claims, and what does this mean for his seat in Congress? Plus, we’ve got some very important updates to cover on court rulings that we’ve discussed in the last few months, as the highest court in the land weighs in on matter directly affecting California. All that and more for you today! Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=bLJajizm3qUK0rMG For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/swalwell-out-scotus-rules-against-california Timestamps: 00:00 – 04:18 Swalwell is OUT! 04:19 – 11:17 Discerning Allegations & Resisting “Mob Mentality” 11:18 – 15:39 Effect on CA’s Race for Governor 15:40 – 22:01 SCOTUS Rules Against California! 22:02 – 25:51 Why This Doesn’t Go Far Enough 25:52 – 27:47 Keep Fighting for Truth

    28 min

  8. APR 9

    Ep. 83 | The Bridge that Costs Millions, but Goes Nowhere

    Welcome to California – the place that spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to build bridges that go…literally nowhere, and aren’t even for people, but are for animals! What kind of crazy dimension have we stepped into? I’m breaking it all down for you today. Check out more content related to California politics, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6CiPPZnCntOxJ2m6iAHX3sj1_Ll0RuF&si=F020oyEzit6909Xv For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/the-bridge-that-costs-millions-but-goes-nowhere Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:31 What is the Wildlife Crossing? 02:32 – 05:35 The History of the Wildlife Crossing 05:36 – 07:48 Growing Public Sentiment for P-22 07:49 – 12:56 Funding and Policy Shifts 12:57 – 29:32 Three Main Principles for Conservation

    30 min
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Join the conversation shaping California’s future! Tune into The California Conversation podcast for the latest updates on California legislation. It’ll help you stay in the loop and empower you to shape our beautiful state. Get clear, common-sense insights on new and proposed bills that help you think critically and decide how you want our state to be governed. The future of California is in our hands!

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