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On this episode of Beyond the Ballot, hosts Ariana Corbu and Warren Li sit down with California State Senate candidate Scott Sakakihara to discuss his vision for California’s future. Drawing on his experience in the U.S. Navy and Union City government, Scott shares his perspectives on affordable housing, economic inequality, public safety, immigrant rights, climate action, and responsible AI regulation. He also reflects on the importance of local politics, empowering young people to get involved in civic life, and building a more inclusive future for all Californians. Tune in to hear why meaningful change takes perseverance, community engagement, and a commitment to leaving no one behind.

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Join hosts Warren Li and Ariana Corbu on the Santa Clara County Democratic Party podcast, Beyond the Ballot, as they sit down with California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra to discuss his journey from public defender to landmark legislator. Tune in as Kalra dives deep into the fight for the California Racial Justice Act, single-payer healthcare, local housing solutions, and actionable advice for young people looking to get involved in grassroots politics.

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In this episode, hosts Ariana Corbu and Andrea Wong sit down with Lyseria Phillips—a union electrician, NorCal representative for the CDP LGBTQ Caucus, and President of Pride at Work’s San Francisco Bay Area chapter. Lyseria opens up about her personal journey as a transgender woman navigating the building trades, surviving suicide ideation, and embracing "defiant, witchy joy" as a tool for political and social activism. The conversation explores the crucial intersection of organized labor and LGBTQ+ representation, the push for equal healthcare and fair wages, and why non-traditional, rank-and-file voices are essential in local government and school boards.