Inside Golden State Politics
Inside Golden State Politics
Bill Boyarsky & Sherry Jeffe
Two experienced California political experts argue about politics from Los Angeles to Sacramento to Washington with Bill Boyarsky and Sherry Bebitch Jeffe. Bill Boyarsky is former city editor of the Los Angeles Times and was also a columnist, bureau chief and political reporter for the newspaper. Previously, he reported on politics for the Associated Press in Sacramento.He is the author of two biographies of Ronald Reagan, a biography of Jesse M.Unruh; Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times, and, with co-author Nancy Boyarsky, Backroom Politics.Bill is a columnist for the websites Truthdig and Fox&Hounds and a contributor to UCLA Luskin's public policy magazine Blueprint. He is the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for team reporting Sherry Bebitch Jeffe recently retired as professor of the practice of public policy communication at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.Sherry has been political analyst for KCAL-TV, NBC4 Los Angeles NBC's "Today" show and the BBC where she was an analyst on American politics for programs in London, Scotland and Wales. In 2006, she was a nominee for the Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for NBC4’s news feature, “Decision 2005: A Voter’s Guide,” NBC4. She has also appeared on MSNBC and Al Jazeera English and on radio shows in the United States and internationally. Sherry is a columnist for the California political web site Fox&Hounds. Sherry has a Ph.D in government from Claremont Graduate University and a master's in political science from Rutgers, where she was a fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
"And They're Off."
We examine how the Democrats are playing offense on abortion and defense on immigration.  For Republicans, the situation is reversed.
Feb 2, 2024
32 min
Stumbling Out  Of The Starting Gate
We dissect the political farce known as the Iowa Republican  caucuses.  And we wonder whether ex-Dodger Steve Garvey can play in the political major leagues.
Jan 18, 2024
33 min
"Cut, Squeeze And Trim:"  Economics Drive California And Its Media
We analyze the  early version of the California budget and the cuts it may require. And we look at the internal churning at the Los Angeles Times.
Jan 12, 2024
32 min
Welcome To The New Year,  A Lot Like The Old Year
We discuss the impact of immigration, abortion and the Trump trials on this year's elections. And we wonder whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be a wild card in November.    
Jan 4, 2024
33 min
To  Be Continued:  Gaza, Colorado, Abortion
We examine the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on  American politics .  We discuss the intricacies of the Colorado Supreme Court  decision to remove Trump from that state's primary ballot.  We look at Vice President Kamala  Harris' campaigning for abortion rights.   
Dec 21, 2023
30 min
A Good Year For L.A.'s Mayor.  Not So Much For Academia.
We  wonder when free speech becomes hate speech.    And we assess  Mayor Karen Bass' first year on the job.
Dec 14, 2023
31 min
Congressional Exits: California Loses Clout
We take a look at the  high number of departures from Congress and what it means for  California.  We assess the so-called debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Dec 7, 2023
28 min
Life Is Full Of Uncertainties
We discuss the uncertainties of the upcoming election year.
Nov 30, 2023
27 min
First Annual Inside Golden State Politics Turkey Of The Year Awards
We unveil a new IGSP  Thanksgiving  tradition:  The "Turkey Of The Year Awards."  This coveted honor is awarded to a person (or persons) who did something really stupid or venal in the 2023 political year.
Nov 23, 2023
32 min
Words Matter--And They Should
We examine Donald Trump's rhetorical echoes of Hitler and Mussolini.  We also conclude Gov. Gavin Newsom should be spending more time on his day job.  And we take a brief look at California's U.S. Senate race. 
Nov 16, 2023
31 min
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