Show notes
For our final episode of 2023 we've got a big show with three special segments: First up, hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster talk with Sammy Perez of Prison Fellowship to learn about the Angel Tree Program, which gives incarcerated parents a way to provide a Christmas gift and a personal message for their children. Perez, who spent nearly a decade in prison, shares the importance of family connections for prisoners and their families on the outside - and how others can help support the program.Next up, we are joined by longtime Capitol Weekly editor John Howard. Rich Ehisen took over the editor's chair from John in January, and we talk about his first year helming the publication, and what it was like to take on production of The Top 100. John, meanwhile, has taken over our Oral History program, and talks about the contrast between churning out daily news and taking the long view.Finally, we buckle in for a countdown of the Top 10 candidates for Who Had the Worst Year in California Politics. This is our final show of the year - we'll be back with plenty to talk about in 2024!SAMMY PEREZ1:26 The Angel Tree program3:44 Sammy's story7:04 The impact of the program8:27 How to support Angel Tree14:13 JOHN HOWARD15:17 The Oral History Project17:40 49 years of daily reporting20:16 The Rich Ehisen era23:06 Learning the Top 10025:52 "Lobbyists are the engine of what makes Sacramento work"27:58 Staffers34:01 Rising Stars37:31 Folks outside of Sacramento?41:32 Biggest surprise?48:15 #WWCA - Sean Loloee49:05 Worst YEAR in CA Politics49:44 No. 10 - Barbara Lee51:34 No. 9 - John Eastman53:07 No. 8 - Omar Navarro55:56 No. 7 - Curren Price56:54 No. 6 - Pamela Price58:40 No. 5 - Reggie Jones-Sawyer1:02:11 No. 4 - Kevin McCarthy1:06:47 No. 3 - Harry Sidhu1:08:16 No. 2 - Nathan Fletcher1:11:39 No. 1 - Mark Ridley-ThomasWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io
