E18: PPIC And The Judiciary Point Of Order With Assemblyman Josh Hoover podcast

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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 Hilliker and Enrique Govea Effort to blame oil companies for natural disasters stalls https://apnews.com/article/california-climate-lawsuits-big-oil-disasters-fd1fe9b9cb98f30385c206eeb59894f4 Valero announces refinery closure https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/refinery-closures-gas-prices-20279856.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral https://investorvalero.com/news/news-details/2025/Valero-Announces-Notice-to-the-California-Energy-Commission-Regarding-its-Benicia-California-Refinery/default.aspx New effort launched to unionize Uber drivers https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/04/gig-worker-unionize-labor/ Bill introduced to regulate AI chatbots https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-09/parents-worry-about-ai-chatbots-how-california-lawmakers-are-trying-to-tackle-child-safety-concerns What is the future of Cap and Trade? https://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2025/04/trump-order-california-climate-laws/ Insurance commissioner bucks RTO mandate https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article303784501.html Poll from POLITICO and UC Berkeley’s Citrin Center https://polisci.berkeley.edu/news/partnership-between-jack-citrin-center-public-opinion-research-and-politico https://www.politico.com/newsletters/californiaplaybook Barbara Lee wins Oakland Mayor’s race https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/19/barbara-lee-wins-oakland-mayors-race-00299711 Clip of the Week: Katy Perry goes to space Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod @MattWallace888 Katy Perry says she feels “connected to the strong divine feminine” after her 10 minute space flight ..Rai ji.. (@Vinod_r108) x.com…

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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,” the recent hearing on girls’ sports, Newsom’s recent appearance on Bill Maher, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman David Tangipa Assembly Dems flee X https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1905369099582275690?s=61 New bill would give CEQA exemption to housing https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/ceqa-infill-housing-wicks/ New study finds building multi family housing in California costs twice as much as Texas https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3743-1.html Policies, not greed, driving California’s sky-high gas prices, study finds https://ktla.com/news/california/policies-not-price-gouging-to-blame-for-californias-soaring-gas-prices-study-finds/ “Landmark” price gouging law proves to be dog and pony show https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article303028299.html San Francisco changes rules on “harm reduction” and giving out clean needles https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/02/moronic-nonprofit-slams-luries-new-rule-on-free-drug-supplies/ Newsom reacts to hearing on girls’ sports https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article303347336.html Clip of the week: Newsom asked about High Speed Rail on Bill Maher https://x.com/ericabbenante/status/1905809890540691524?s=61 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman David Tangipa on X (@asmtangipa) https://x.com/AsmTangipa Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Clip of the Week: Insurance Commissioner says new regulations will bring down rates by end of 2026 https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1902582942431637909?s=61 Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/ricardo-lara-testifies-california-insurance-crisis/64235775 Cal fire hazard maps expand in latest release https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/calfire-maps-hazard-california/ Another PG&E rate increase request https://www.kcra.com/article/pge-rate-request-california-investors/64247177 Menendez brothers resentencing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-10/hochman-menendez-brothers-resentencing Is bipartisanship rare? https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/03/bipartisan-legislation-california-politics/ California schools 5 years post-COVID https://edsource.org/2025/five-years-later-moments-that-defined-covid-19s-impact-on-education-in-california/727629 New desalination technology being tested in CA https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-03-21/desalination-tech-tested Newsom sends burner phones to California CEOs https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302266714.html Nearly 50% of CA voters would support a Republican governor https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302530709.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick on X (@hhadwickAD1) https://x.com/hhadwickAD1 Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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 Gavin Newsom’s new podcast. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Newsom touts new website created to track homelessness spending https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1894135627806859682?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Actual results on homelessness from the nonpartisan LAO https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1897488909392851230?s=61 New audit finds LA severely lacking in homelessness oversight https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-06/court-ordered-audit-finds-flaws-in-l-a-citys-homeless-services New “Responsibility to Shelter” policy would give people 3 chances to accept services https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/san-jose-responsibility-to-shelter-initiative/3811316/ AB 1333 (Zbur) would dramatically change self-defense law in CA https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/californias-self-defense-bill-causes-controversy/103-b162d8f9-376d-40f1-9502-355370d653c1# Yolo DA comments: https://x.com/jeffreisig/status/1898777357235953931 New report emphasizes how hard it is to build in CA https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/california-construction-permitting-wicks/ Clips of the week: This is Newsom Podcast debuts w/ Charlie Kirk as guest Clip 1: https://x.com/collinrugg/status/1897652497285533839?s=61 Clip 2: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1897652344558584276?s=61 Clip 3: https://x.com/jackposobiec/status/1897692031322906669?s=61 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Ali Macedo on X (@AsmwomanMacedo) https://x.com/asmwomanmacedo Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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 other stories of the week. New baseball rules ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-passes-two-rules-changes-for-2025-season-one-on-shifts-and-one-on-replay-per-report/⁠ ⁠https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/nx-s1-5304103/mlb-ball-strike-umpire-abs-challenge⁠ The bill deadline has passed, how many bills are there with the new 35 bill limit? ⁠https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/1893165160682135801?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ Bigfoot proposed as state cryptid ⁠https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article300522299.html⁠ LCFS rules, which would raise gas prices, rejected by state legal office ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/02/california-new-fuel-rules-rejected-state-legal-office-gas-prices/⁠ Legislative Republicans raise affordability concerns about bans on natural gas ⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0oduuajcrqqs15wyazvfp/Letter-to-DOE_2725_1.pdf?rlkey=fmn0j0k5orkxcq8xjo8vmwihx&st=n7a213tv&dl=0⁠ San Jose shifting its strategy on homelessness ⁠https://www.kqed.org/news/12026437/san-jose-mayor-proposes-permanent-shift-homeless-funding-from-housing-shelter⁠ Fremont passes new ordinance on homeless encampments ⁠https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/fremont-camping-ban-ordinance-folo/⁠ Counties face challenges implementing Prop. 36 ⁠https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/02/prop-36-arrests-treatment/⁠ Do Californians actually support High Speed Rail? ⁠https://ktla.com/news/california/majority-of-californians-still-support-high-speed-rail-project-polling-shows/⁠ Latino Republicans launch bipartisan Hispanic Caucus ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1889722728824885306?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ California now considering state-owned oil refineries ⁠https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-02-16/is-california-government-considering-oil-refinery-takeovers-yes-it-is⁠ Newsom vows to veto expansion of California Sanctuary State law ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/13/newsom-sanctuary-law-trump-00204012⁠ LA fires spark new proposals on streamlining building permits ⁠https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/la-fires-building-permits/⁠ California homeowners will be charged to cover FAIR plan shortfall ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/homeowners-insurance-costs-rising-in-california-fair-plan/⁠ State Farm rate hike request shot down by Insurance Commissioner ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/regulator-stops-california-home-insurance-price-hike/⁠ Bills to crack down on looting introduced by Democrats and Republicans ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-12/lawmakers-want-to-target-wildfire-looters-is-it-just-another-chance-to-be-tough-on-crime⁠ New statewide maps label over 2 million acres of local land as “high” or “very high” fire danger ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/california-wildlfires-high-hazard-new-maps/⁠ Satirical Relief: Latest Babylon Bee headlines ⁠https://babylonbee.com/news⁠ CA Innovation Coin to feature Steve Jobs ⁠https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/02/19/california-nominates-steve-jobs-for-its-american-innovation-coin-1-coin-to-be-produced-by-u-s-mint/⁠ ⁠https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-innovation-dollar-coins/⁠ Clip of the Week: Steve Jobs on what separates the people who do things from the people that just dream about doing them ⁠https://x.com/sahilbloom/status/1791432472074260733?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover⁠ Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) ⁠https://x.com/asmwallis⁠ Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) ⁠https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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 Gonzalez Clip of the Week: DunKings commercial ⁠https://youtu.be/W5VzQ8OV3X0⁠ Supermajority approves $50 million to counter new administration ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/california-trump-lawsuits-immigrant-aid-00202256⁠ Newsom signing statement ⁠https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1888019784283078918?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng⁠ High speed rail on the brink of extinction? ⁠https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/02/high-speed-rail-trump-train/⁠ Nuclear power being explored as a solution to California’s energy needs ⁠https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/artificial-intelligence-is-bringing-nuclear-power-back-from-the-dead-maybe-even-in-california/⁠ Nation Report Card student test scores ⁠https://edsource.org/2025/california-still-lags-behind-pre-pandemic-reading-and-math-scores-on-national-assessment/725806⁠ Legislature and Newsom get only “B” grades on environmental scorecard in 2024 ⁠https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article299393474.html#:~:text=California%20lawmakers%20notched%20key%20environmental,California%20Environmental%20Voters%20annual%20scorecard⁠ Newsom executive order on water ⁠https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-newsom-water-san-joaquin-valley-tariffs/⁠ Investigators narrow in on cause of Palisades fire ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-30/inside-the-intense-search-for-what-or-who-started-the-palisades-fire⁠ New taxes to fund fire fighting and prevention? ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/02/funds-to-fight-fires-california-00201873?nname=california-playbook&nid=00000150-384f-da43-aff2-bf7fd35a0000&nrid=00000172-7624-ddb4-ad72-7facb1dc0002⁠ LA wildfire recovery czar will now work for free ⁠https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-08/critics-assail-decision-to-pay-recovery-czar-500-000-over-90-days⁠ Bipartisan bill introduced to fund CalFire year round ⁠https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/la-fires-firefighters/⁠ Newsom and Musk both express concerns about the California Coastal Commision ⁠https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/16/elon-musk-gavin-newsom-common-cause-los-angeles-fires-00198576⁠ Protesters shut down LA freeway ⁠https://ktla.com/news/local-news/massive-protest-against-trump-deportations-forms-near-downtown-l-a-lapd-calls-it-non-permitted/⁠ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) ⁠https://x.com/joshua_hoover⁠ Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) ⁠https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez⁠ Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) ⁠https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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 Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: Governor Newsom meets President Trump outside Air Force 1 in Southern California https://x.com/specnews1socal/status/1882951370505900506?s=61 Special session: $50 million to fight incoming administration https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-trump-legal-fees-fund/ Supermajority won’t link “Trump-proofing” fund and LA fire aid after pressure mounts https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298588128.html Palisades reservoir was empty when fires hit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-22/why-has-a-reservoir-in-palisades-stood-empty-for-a-year 10 legislators hold healing circle at State Capitol https://x.com/eytanwallace/status/1881892840000880675?s=61 False reports of immigration enforcement https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article298476158.html California abandons clean truck rules https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/01/trump-california-withdraws-diesel-clean-air-rules/ Protect Girls Sports Act introduced https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-16/new-republican-bill-would-ban-transgender-girls-from-high-school-sports-in-california Labor vs. AI fight intensifies https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/unions-plot-ai-strategy/ TikTok ban upheld, then put on hold https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-17/tiktok-ban-whats-next Newsom talks tough on efficiency, despite growing government https://calmatters.org/politics/capitol/2025/01/gavin-newsom-spending-california-trump/ Predictions for 2025 https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/galleries/ten-predictions-for-2025/24/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Joe Patterson on X (@Patterdude) https://x.com/patterdude Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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 fires hit southern California https://apnews.com/article/california-fires-things-to-know-winds-f93d41dc901e352b63e86ab67ef7790e Fire hydrants: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-09/california-fires-water-supply-problems Mistaken alert: https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/technical-glitch-triggers-mass-evacuation-warning-20025869.php Senate insurance chair remains vacant amid corruption probe: https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-democrat-senate-bribery-investigation/ The Supermajority’s Special Session https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298253818.html $50 million deal struck: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/01/newsom-and-legislative-leaders-strike-50m-deal-to-trump-proof-california-00197729 Republicans call for session on fire and insurance: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/769oveypmi09fd9pxadp2/Letter-on-Special-Session-on-the-State-of-Insurance_11025_1.pdf New public safety chair https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article297898793.html Prop. 36 having an immediate impact https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298008928.html Homelessness up another 3% in 2024 https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2025/01/hud-pit-count-2024/ 2 big lawsuits to kick off the year: -Tribes sue cardrooms over gaming under new SB 549 framework https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-casinos-sue-cardrooms/ -Business groups sue over new law limiting free speech in the workplace https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/01/meeting-law-suit/ Clip of the Week: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg explains why they are changing how their platform handles content moderation https://x.com/warclandestine/status/1877792936609370183?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Overview of the Governor’s budget announcement https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/gavin-newsom-2025-california-budget/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298309438.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Download Sheehy Strategy Group’s 2025 Guide to the New Members of the Legislature: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c38d21471069918a14539ff/t/674f67fdeb89fa79ecdba0b5/1733257225984/LegislativeGuide2025.pdf Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…

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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.

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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 miniseries.…

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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.

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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 harms of social media, and ways to interrupt the phone-based childhood.…

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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!

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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’s distrust of government, parents using Waymo to get their kids to school, the latest news in Matthew Perry’s death, driver’s licenses coming to digital wallets, and the latest numbers on Prop. 36.…

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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 leaving the state, and Governor Newsom’s comments on LA County’s lack of effort on homeless encampments.…

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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 efforts to undermine retail theft reforms.…

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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” approach to homelessness, a recent state Supreme Court ruling on CEQA, an update on the Sites Reservoir project, and the Supermajority’s efforts to mislead voters on retail theft.…

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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 with Speaker Rivas.…

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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.

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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 pending in the California Supreme Court.…

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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.

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

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