Valley Views
By The Maddy Institute
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The Valley Views podcast, presented by The Maddy Institute, explores how state and federal policies impact the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode features in-depth discussions on local, state, and national issues, with diverse voices from across the political spectrum. Fostering balanced and engaging conversations, the podcast keeps listeners informed on the topics that matter most to the Valley, providing insights into the policies shaping its future.
Valley Views is available on-air every Sunday at 10 AM on NewsTalk 580AM/105.9FM (KMJ) and as a podcast.
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On the Ballot: Previewing the 2026 Primary Election
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Conversation with California Leaders
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Analysis of Legislative Session and Prop. 50
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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What's Happening in California Water?
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Future of Political Journalism
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Breaking Down Prop 50
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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History of California's Legislature and Capitol Building
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Retail Theft in California: What's Changed?
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Transportation in Fresno: Is Light Rail Possible?
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Battle Lines: California's Redistricting
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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How is Technology Influencing State Government?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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What is Fresno County's Measure C?
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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School Board Politics in Education: Good or Bad?
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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California’s Regulatory Environment: Impact to Business
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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What's the Impact of Tariffs in California?
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May 25, 2025 |
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Housing Supply, Demand, and Affordability in the Central Valley
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May 19, 2025 |
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A Crash Course in California Water
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Approaches to Education: Pepperdine School of Public Policy
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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A Conversation with Ashley Swearengin
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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What's Happening with California's Budget?
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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The New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in Clovis
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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PDHCs in California: Policy Challenges
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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The Valley's Political Landscape in 2025
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Young Valley Politicos: Election Debrief
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Inside the White House, Congress, and the Future for Both Parties
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Love Our Cities
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Demystifying the City of Fresno's Budget
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Water Public Policy Challenges in the Valley
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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How do State and Federal Politics Affect Agriculture?
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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A Bipartisan Discussion with Young Valley Politicos
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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How Philanthropy Impacts Policy and Civic Engagement in North Valley
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Do Local and State Regulatory Policies Impact Businesses Positively or Negatively?
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May 28, 2024 |
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A Conversation with Dr. Nate Monroe: Breaking Down the March 2024 Primary
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May 13, 2024 |
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Urban & Environmental Water Demands: It's Not Just Agriculture
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May 13, 2024 |
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Bridging California’s Economic Divide: Can the Valley Catch the Coast?
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May 13, 2024 |
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California Water: Past, Present & Future
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May 13, 2024 |
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Election Integrity: Improving & Protecting Elections in California
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Will SGMA’s Impact on Valley Ag Lead to Water Markets?
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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The Impact of Lobbying on State & Local Government
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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State & Local Government: Who’s Watching
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Feeding the Hungry & Caring for the Sick: Addressing Poverty in California
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Valley Ag: Are Low Water Crops an Option?
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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The Digital Divide & the Educational Achievement Gap
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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The State of Higher Education in the Valley
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Who are the Key State and Local Political Influencers?
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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California Farmworker Healthcare: Cost of Prevention vs. Cost of Inaction
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Agriculture & Climate Change: Small Changes Now or Big Changes Later
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Poverty, Health Insurance and the Undocumented: Could Coverage Be a Win-Win?
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Fire & Smoke: How Can We Minimize the Negative Impact of California Wildfires?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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When It Rains It Pours. And When it Doesn't...
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Care Courts: A Comprehensive Look
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Is There a Role of Unions in the 21st Century?
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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California Water Politics – Are There Any Solutions?
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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U.S. Supreme Court: Implications for California & the Valley
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Improving Career Pathways: Thinking Systemically, Acting Locally
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Bad Apples: Are We Doing Enough to Regulate Professional Misconduct?
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Looking for Accurate Information on State Policy? Look No Further...
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Climate Change: State Actions & A Possible Solution
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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The Future of Valley Ag
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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$88 Million Question: Will New Federal Grants Drive the Valley’s Economy
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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What’s New In Regional and Local Water Conservation?
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Valley Report Card: Academic Performance & Graduation Rates
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Improving Digital Equity in Valley K-12 Education
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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The Power Players in State & Valley Politics
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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The State of Higher Education in the Valley
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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A Glimpse at the Future of Energy in Kern County
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Senior & Hospice Care: Are We Ready for the Coming Senior Tsunami?
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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California's Housing Crisis: Impact on Valley Housing
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Is Better Police Training the Answer to Police Misconduct?
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Wildfires in the Sierra: Is There Any Defense?
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Homeless Comes Home to California and the Valley
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Law Enforcement Training in California and the Valley
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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The State of Valley Water
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Police Stops: Are Demographics Destiny?
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Biggest State and Local Political Issues for 2022
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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A Valley School Uses LCFF to Close the Achievement Gap
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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The Future of Unions in California and the Central Valley: Boom or Bust?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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California Changing Electorate: Is the Valley’s Electorate More or Less So?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Universities & Foundations: The Valley's Institutional Change Agents
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Climate Change Forecast for Valley’s Water: High & Dry?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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California & the Valley: The Year in Review & The Year Ahead
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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California Supreme Court - Some Consequential Recent Decisions
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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The Power Players in State & Valley Politics
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Two State Watchdogs Take A Bow
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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California's Electric: Or Soon to Be!
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Nov 07, 2021 |
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The Valley Experience with On-Line Government
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Oct 31, 2021 |
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The Current and Future Economic Impact of the Valley’s CSU’s
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla: Valley Impressions
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Reporter's Notebook: High Speed Rail Update
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Fracking in the Valley: Pros and Cons
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Keeping them Honest: The Role of State and Local Watchdogs
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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Aging Better: What's the Plan?
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Medical Education in the Valley: Current & Future Prognosis
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Valley Air: Are We Breathing Any Easier?
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May 30, 2021 |
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Valley Water: Where & Why is it Unsafe to Drink?
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May 23, 2021 |
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Will Redistricting Change the Political Landscape?
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May 02, 2021 |
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Building More Affordable Housing: What Works and What Doesn’t
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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Labor Trafficking, Poverty and Income Inequality
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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To Catch a Thief: Combatting Unemployment Comp and Workers Comp Fraud
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Building a More Competitive and Inclusive Valley Economy
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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State Legislative Response to the Pandemic
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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“Gov’s Twin Tunnels Project: Planning Snafus?"
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Congressional Agenda for 2021
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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California’s Concealed Carry Permits: The Wild West of Permitting?
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Reducing Recidivism: Do Prisoner Rehabilitation Programs Actually Work?
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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California's Post-Pandemic Economy: From Crisis to Opportunity
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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The Pandemic's Effect on Small Business in the Valley
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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To Catch a Thief: Workers Comp Fraud
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Public Employee Union Dues: “Fair Share” v. “Free Speech”
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The Road Ahead for Zero-Emission Vehicles in CA
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Out of District Charter Schools: Does Out of Sight, Mean Out of Mind?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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New State Transportation Tax: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Immigration: Dreaming in a Sanctuary State
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Little Hoover Commission Report: What's So Special About Special Districts?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The San Joaquin Valley’s Water Challenges: A Comprehensive Review
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Veterans Programs and Services
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Fake News & Info Illiteracy
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Occupational Licensing: Worth the Cost?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Political Influence in California Politics: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Democracy at Risk: Voter Registration and Turnout Really Do Matter
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Unintended Consequences: Do Open Meeting Laws Undermine Good Decision Making?
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Climate Change: Adapting to a Slow Moving Emergency
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Closing the Valley's Digital Divide and the Promise of Telemedicine
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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Closing the Valley's Digital Divide and the Promise of Telemedicine
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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All Politics are Local: What's on the 2021 Agenda for the Valley's Mayors and their Cities?
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Dec 27, 2020 |
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California and Valley Politics: What Does 2020 Mean for 2021?
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz: Valley Roots and an Update on the Valley's Public Universities
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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California’s Workers Comp System: Two Key Issues
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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Philanthropy in the Valley: An Update featuring the James Irvine Foundation
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Nov 15, 2020 |
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1003: Capitol Weekly’s Top 10: Tales from the Pandemic and Valley & State Politics: The Most Influential Non-Politicians
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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“Valley & State Politics: The Most Influential Non-Politicians”
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Nov 08, 2020 |
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1006: The November Propositions and their Implications for the Valley
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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1001: Telemedicine: Path to Affordable Health Care and a Cure to the Valley’s Doctor Shortage?
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Oct 11, 2020 |
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1002: Can Distance Learning Span the Valley’s Digital Divide?
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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914: Poverty and the Economic Situation of California Latinos?
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Mar 01, 2020 |
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913: Who are the Key Valley Influencers?
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Feb 23, 2020 |
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909: Policing the Police: Valley Perspectives on Use of Deadly Force
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Feb 16, 2020 |
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908: ICE Detention Facilities, Specifically & Immigration, Generally
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Dec 29, 2019 |
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907: Reducing Recidivism Among Felons
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Dec 22, 2019 |
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905: California Migration and Immigration: Who Is Coming and Who is Going?
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Dec 08, 2019 |
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902: California Wildfires: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later
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Nov 17, 2019 |
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805: Protecting Students from Active Shooters: Are Schools Making the Grade?
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Nov 10, 2019 |
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827: “Climate Change Generally and Air Pollution Locally”
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Oct 13, 2019 |
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816: The Senior Boom: Preparing for the Baby Boom Aftershock
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May 19, 2019 |
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822: Madera County Pilots New Voting Process: What Were the Results?
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May 19, 2019 |
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813: The Senior Boom: Preparing for the Baby Boom Aftershock
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May 19, 2019 |
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819: “The Valley’s Public Universities: An Update”
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May 05, 2019 |
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824: “Voters and Legislators: The Midterm’s New Faces”
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Apr 28, 2019 |
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826: End of an Era: What's next?
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Apr 21, 2019 |
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823: Census & Immigration: Distinctly Different Issues Intersect
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Apr 07, 2019 |
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825: A Comprehensive Look at the Valley's Water Challenges
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Mar 31, 2019 |
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820: “Cal Facts”: Everything You Need To Know About California
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Mar 24, 2019 |
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818: Ready, Fire, Aim: High Speed Rail’s Initial Rollout
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Mar 10, 2019 |
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812: “More Issues, Fewer Federal Judges: What Will it Mean for the Valley?”
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Feb 03, 2019 |
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810: New State Budget: Will Past Be Prologue?
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Jan 27, 2019 |
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814: California Politics: A Look Back and A Look Forward
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Jan 20, 2019 |
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815: State’s Fiscal Outlook Sets the Stage for Upcoming Budget Negotiation
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Jan 06, 2019 |
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806: High Speed Rail New Business Plan: Finally on the Right Track?
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Dec 23, 2018 |
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811: California’s 2018 Election Results: A Political Tsunami?
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Dec 16, 2018 |
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809: Nothing Extravagant: California’s Spending Plan for 2018-19
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Dec 09, 2018 |
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804: California's Top 10
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Dec 02, 2018 |
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807: Groundwater Banking: Saving for a Not-So-Rainy Day
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Nov 25, 2018 |
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Campus Shootings: Are Local Schools Prepared?
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Nov 11, 2018 |
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November Elections
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Nov 04, 2018 |
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803: November 2018 Election: The Races
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Oct 21, 2018 |
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Prop 6 & the Gas Tax: Are Better Roads in for a Bumpy Ride? What are the implications for the Valley?
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Oct 14, 2018 |