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Welcome to Confidential Bulletin, the essential podcast for members of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) and all professionals within California's vibrant restaurant and hospitality industry. Brought to you by the CRA, this monthly podcast series is your go-to resource for expert insights, advice, and discussions on our industry's most pressing issues today.
Confidential Bulletin offers limitless conversations with various guest hosts and speakers, from the complexities of compliance and the latest in politics affecting our businesses to innovative trends and operational challenges. Our revolving experts bring valuable perspectives on the unique landscape we navigate in California's restaurant and hospitality sector.
Whether you're looking for guidance on navigating regulations, curious about the future of dining in California, or interested in hearing from thought leaders shaping the industry, Confidential Bulletin has something for you. Each episode is crafted to matter deeply to you, addressing topics you care about and answering the questions you haven't even thought to ask.
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Burnout, Accommodations & Workplace Risk: What Restaurants Need to Know
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May 25, 2026 |
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SB 54 Deadline Approaching: Could Your Restaurant Be Considered a “Producer”?
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May 25, 2026 |
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CA Finalizes Extended Producer Responsibility Rules: Is Your Restaurant Considered a “Producer”?
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May 12, 2026 |
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Tackling Restaurant Pain Points
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Big Moves on Alcohol To-Go, Menu Labeling, Receipt Paper & Reservation Piracy
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Most Diners Decide Where to Eat Before Walking Through Your Front Door: How Digital Presence & Reputation Drive Restaurant Growth
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Cracking Down on Reservation Piracy: AB 1245
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Most Diners Decide Where to Eat Before Walking Through Your Front Door. Be Found, Be Chosen
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Welcome a New Host to News You Need to Know + Capitol Hill Updates
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Political Speech at Work: What California Employers Need to Know
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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SB 294 Explained: California Workplace Know Your Rights Act for Employers
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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California’s Three Leading Political Journalists Discuss Newsom's Legacy & The Field to Replace him.
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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California’s Three Leading Political Journalists Talk About Their Most Memorable Restaurant Experience
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Different Industry Perspectives: What’s Really Driving California’s Economy — Part Two
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Different Industry Perspectives: What’s Really Driving California’s Economy — Part One
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Navigating Change: Insights from CRA’s Government Affairs
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Navigating Change: Insights from CRA’s Government Affairs (Preview)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Ask CRA: Why Are Operators Seeing New Prop. 65 Claims & How Can They Protect Themselves?
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Two Restauranteurs Take on the California Restaurant Show
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Ask CRA: How The California Restaurant Foundation and Association Are Two Sides of The Same Coin
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Slinging Robitussin to Winning Grammys – How Licensing Supports Songwriters
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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On the Fly! With guest Dan Spears
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Ask CRA: How the California Restaurant Foundation Stepped Up After the LA Fires
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Guy Fieri: The Heart of Hospitality, Part II
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Guy Fieri: The Heart of Hospitality, Part I
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May 29, 2025 |
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On The Fly! with Guest Guy Fieri
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May 23, 2025 |
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Ask CRA: Complying with Immigration Laws Part II
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May 14, 2025 |
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Ask CRA: Complying with Immigration Laws Part I
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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An Unhappy 1st Birthday for the $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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On The Fly! with Guest Chris Thornberg, Ph.D.
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Lobbying and the Restaurant Industry: A Deep Dive with Rick Berman Part 2
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Lobbying and the Restaurant Industry: A Deep Dive with Rick Berman Part 1
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Safeguarding California Workplaces in Crisis: Wildfire Workplace Safety
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Post-Pandemic Restaurant Recovery: A Tale of Two Cities
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Generations of Flavor: Latina Restauranteurs on Family, Legacy and Entrepreneurship
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Lessons from Bob Spivak, cofounder of The Daily Grill
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Results Are In: California’s Minimum Wage Hurts Youth Employment
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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This is Not a Drill. We Have PAGA Reform.
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Don’t Overthink it: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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It’s Not Just California: Hospitality Politics in Other States
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May 31, 2024 |
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The History of PAGA - Part 2
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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The History of PAGA - Part 1
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Confidential Bulletin from the California Restaurant Association
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Feb 24, 2024 |