Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new lawsuit against the Trump Administration this month – this time over the Administration’s recent foreign and economic policy decisions. What is behind this lawsuit and what ramifications could it have? Plus, what happens when one of the most powerful states in the country starts acting like its own diplomatic actor? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we are digging into California’s escalating conflict with the federal government, what it means for the balance of power, and whether Newsom’s headline-making decisions cross the line from leadership into overreach, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00: 02:29 The Tariff War

00:02:30 - 00:03:09 Show Sponsor - Connected Care

00:03:10 - 00:06:40 California's Response to the Trump Tariffs

00:06:41 - 00:14:39 Governors vs. the Federal Government

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00:16:01 - 00:18:23 Governors vs. Foreign Leaders

00:18:24 - 00:20:08 Final Thoughts & Action Items

Assembly Bill 84 has the potential to reduce school choice across California by making key changes to public charter schools in the state. Charter school communities and local advocacy groups are already calling on parents and teachers to speak out and oppose this bill. But what exactly would it change, and why should we care? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be covering the education landscape in our state, how this bill would affect charters, and how you can get involved on this week’s episode of The California Conversation.

Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/assembly-bill-84. For information about how to contact your legislative representatives on this issue, please see the action items linked in my corresponding article!

Action Items:

Sign the petitions:

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Oppose AB 84 on the Assembly Education Committee page here: https://aedn.assembly.ca.gov

Submit an Opposing comment through the State portal here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/.../billNavClient...

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:54 Introduction

00:01:55 - 00:08:18 California's Education Landscape

00:08:19 - 00:10:59 Current Regulation of Charter Schools

00:11:00 - 00:22:39 Assembly Bill 84

00:22:40 - 00:25:36 Responding to Advocates of AB 84 and Call to Action

00:25:37 - 00:30:45 Christian Perspective

Ranchers in Point Reyes, California are being forced to close their operations after over 150 years of multigenerational farming practices. This raises serious questions about our state’s environmental priorities. How should we think about the impacts of farming practices on ecosystems, and why should everyone across California pay attention to what’s happening in Point Reyes? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we are diving into who the Point Reyes farmers are, how to balance environmental goals with human life, and why you should care, on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

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Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/point-reyes-farm-closures. For information about how to contact your legislative representatives on this issue, please see the article and download my template here: Template to Oppose Point Reyes Farm Closures.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:01:36 Point Reyes Settlement

00:01:37 - 00:03:34 Who ARE the Point Reyes Ranchers?

00:03:35 - 00:07:05 So...What Happened?

00:07:06 - 00:09:36 The Outcome

00:09:37 - 00:10:56 Advertisement - Connected Care

00:10:57 - 00:17:33 Why Does This Matter?

00:17:34 - 00:23:17 How to Balance Environmentalism with Effective Policy

00:23:18 - 00:25:44 Action Items & Resources