A podcast sharing surprising stories about people, places and politics in our Golden State. Each episode will be a deep dive on what’s going on in the state and in the Bay Area with your State Senator, Steve Glazer.
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BART: Safety Changes, Fiscal Problems, Homelessness, Karaoke
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Senator Glazer goes on a ride along with Bay Area Rapid Transit system Board President Bevan Dufty where they review safety changes in the system, new crisis intervention teams, ridership problems and even BART karaoke. The doors are closing...come on in.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Inside the Wires of the World's Fastest Supercomputer
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This week I take you inside the world's fastest supercomputer: El Capitan. It's run by the Lawrence Livermore National Lab at a peak performance of 2.79 exaFLOPS (which translates to 2.79 quintillion calculations per second). Listen to the episode to hear how those calculations help "solve the problems of our time."…
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Democracy in Peril: the Collapse of Independent Journalism
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In this episode, Senator Glazer speaks to a national audience of journalism funders about efforts in California to rescue independent journalism. The sobering discussion continues with local news publishers.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Household Items Get a Second Life: Reuse Day in the Neighborhood
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Come along on a recycling truck as we take a close look at the stuff on the curb on "Reuse Day," when residents place ‘gently used’ items to donate to people in need. We check out the distribution center where items are readied for non profit organizations. Hear about some surprising items picked up or left behind.…
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Fusion Ignition: Limitless Clean Energy?
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On this episode of Table Talk we take you behind the scenes at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as we talk to the scientists who created Starfire; the first fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to spark it. Its cutting edge science could change the world.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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This week on Table Talk I sat down with three leaders in the California Agave industry to talk about how the magnificent plant is grown, why it's such a compelling crop for water-conscious farmers and tasting notes as we sipped our way through the podcast.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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The Future of Libraries with State Librarian Greg Lucas
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In a wide ranging interview with State librarian Greg Lucas, we discuss the future of libraries in the digital age, the impact of social media, what book he would recommend to Taylor Swift and if he was trapped on a desert island what book would he most want to possess. You don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy this conversation.…
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A new high school phenom that's heading to the Olympics in 2028: this week on Table Talk we hear from players and coaches who are involved in girls flag football. We learn the new rules, the plays, and the bonds being forged on the field. Grab a flag for some serious competition.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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This week we take on the controversy of a proposed law banning contact in football for youth under 12 -- intended to keep kids safer from chronic head injuries that cause neurological problems later in life.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Gun Violence: Ghost Guns, Red Flag Warnings, and Threat of Political Attacks
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On this episode I sit down with Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC Davis Gun Violence Research Center to talk about firearms; red flag alerts, gun-free zones, 3D printing of ghost guns and a grim observation about possible presidential election outcomes.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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True Crime, Episode 3: Survived To Fight Another Day
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On this episode of Table Talk, we share what happened to Eli Polk —the man who shot the future senator — and his mother Susan, in jail at the time for killing his father. Plus, how all that led to a change in the law.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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On this episode of Table Talk, we continue our true crime series with the story of how the police found out who shot me, the significance of that discovery, and the man’s connection to a notorious murder case that was being investigated concurrently with my shooting.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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True Crime, Episode 1: The Time I Was Shot
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This week on Table Talk we're sharing the story of the time Steve was shot: what happened, who did it, the link to one of the most notorious murder trials in the Bay Area, the impact on gun laws, and how it altered the trajectory of his life.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Season 2 Finale: Highlights, Favorites, Surprises and Quiz
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On this episode of Table Talk, we recap the adventures and surprising stories with a special guest co-host. Bonus: tune in to see if you can pass our season 2 episode quiz. Plus a preview of a true crime story that will lead off season 3.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Port Chicago’s Explosive Past: Mutiny, Racism, Justice
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On this episode of Table Talk we're telling the story of the Port Chicago 50 -- navy seamen who were charged with mutiny after they refused to return to unsafe working conditions following a deadly munitions explosion at a naval base. We talk with Carol Cherry, daughter of one of the Port Chicago 50, who were posthumously exonerated on the 80th ann…
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Updates on the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more
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On this episode of Table Talk we update you on the backstory of five important bills, and how they're faring in the legislative process. You'll hear how special interests have killed some, the rocky road the others are taking towards the Governor's desk, and why you should still care about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare.…
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On this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with the Brian Marvel, the president of the largest police organization in California (PORAC) to hear his views on the challenges facing police officers and public safety.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Restoring Alameda Creek: Bringing Salmon Back
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This week on Table Talk we look at efforts to bring salmon and other salmonid species back into Bay Area watersheds and how dam removal and fish ladder installation projects are making that happen. We visit the Alameda Creek to see how efforts there are bringing back thriving fish populations after a dam was replaced with a fish ladder system and h…
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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on the Homeowners' Insurance Crisis
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On this episode of Table Talk I sit down with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the homeowners' insurance crisis in the state and what steps he's taking to correct it. He answers direct questions from listeners and provides advice to people whose insurance is in jeopardy.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Building Community; One Garden at a Time
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On this episode of Table Talk we visit three community gardens across the Bay Area and learn about how they work. Tune in to hear how to grow the best tomatoes, make your own compost, and more!بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Coming off the Bench, Chief Justice Swings at Law and Policy
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On this week's episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye to talk about her 32-year career as a jurist and her new career as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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The Rise and Fall of Chief Justice Rose Bird: with guests Gov. Jerry Brown, and more
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On this episode of Table Talk, I interview several guests who were close to Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird; Governor Jerry Brown who appointed her to court; Steve Buehl, who was her Chief of Staff; and Dan Walters, Dan Morain, and Bob Egelko, veteran reporters who covered Rose Bird as the first woman cabinet secretary and as Chief Justice.…
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Tech's Impact on Scams: the Evolution of Deception
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On this episode of Table Talk, we talk with UC Berkeley Professor -- and artificial intelligence and cybersecurity expert -- Hany Farid about scams; how technology is evolving to make scams more believable, and what you can do to spot them.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Keeping Pets Safe When Disaster Strikes: how a team of vets is preparing for the next big fire, flood, earthquake
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At UC Davis, the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET for short) is preparing for the next big disaster -- and how they'll evacuate and treat injured pets when the time comes.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Hiroshima memorial: my visit to ground zero
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This Spring, I visited Hiroshima, Japan, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb in 1945. The site now contains a museum, memorial and eternal flame. I interviewed Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki, of Hiroshima Prefecture to get his perspective on world events from his unique vantage point as well as visit with Americans touring this haunting place where mor…
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Autonomous Vehicles: a look at the future of our cities and farms with AVs
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On this episode of Table Talk, I visit with three leaders in the autonomous vehicle space. Dan Chatman, UC Berkeley professor; Gokul Hemady, CEO of Glydways, an autonomous transit vehicle developer; and Angela Richards from Monarch Tractor. High speed testing and deployment of AVs is coming to a community near you!…
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Inside the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more
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In this episode of Table Talk we tell the backstory five important bills and why special interests are likely to kill them. You'll hear about housing, lobbyists, taxes, BART, and healthcare.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Homelessness and Housing Crisis: status report on our unhoused neighbors with Gov. Newsom’s top housing director.
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This week on Table Talk, I sat down with Jason Elliott, Deputy Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom, whose work focuses on housing and homelessness. We discuss where state dollars are being spent and how much progress is being made when it comes to homelessness in California.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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In the splash zone: our front row seat on sea level rise and climate change
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This week on Table Talk, I spoke with top experts about sea level rise to learn about how climate change will impact our coastal ecosystems, ways of life, and everything in between. I talk with Bay Conservation and Development Commission Chair Zack Wasserman, David Lewis from Save the Bay, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission Dr.…
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Look Ma, no hands! Come ride with us as we try out a self-driving taxi
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This week on Table Talk we take a ride in one of San Francisco's Waymo self-driving taxis and learn about all the innovation that goes into making this new tech street-ready.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Hospice Care: Is it the right choice for a loved one? Plus we take a closer look at problems in the industry.
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On this episode of Table Talk, I look into hospice care in California and the choices you may face at an end of life moment for a friend or family member as well as the history of fraud within the system. I talk with Steve Lopez, columnist for the LA Times who writes about aging; Senator Ben Allen, who authored a bill on hospice care in California;…
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Livermore Valley Wineries: a Hidden Gem of the Bay Area
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Starting the second season of Table Talk off right by highlighting the fantastic offerings from Livermore Valley wineries -- and learning why a Livermore winery should be at the top of your next wine tasting list.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Behind the scenes of the podcast and season finale
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On this episode of Table Talk, we look back at the people we've met, stories we've told, and places we've visited throughout season 1 of the podcast with a special guest. Tune in to hear the untold stories of the season, behind the scenes of your favorite episodes, and a sneak peak into the upcoming episodes of season 2.…
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Attorney General Rob Bonta talks guns, retail theft, Antioch scandal, and addictive social media
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This week on Table Talk, California Attorney General Rob Bonta talks about: getting guns away from dangerous people, the Antioch police scandal investigation, retail theft, and kids' safety on addictive social media sites.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Shoplifting, addiction, and dysfunctional diversion programs: understanding retail theft in California
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This week on Table Talk we dive into the issue of retail theft in California. I talk with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper about how we enforce and prosecute retail crime, and with California Retailers Association President Rachel Michelin about how retailers are responding.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Animal shelters: hope or hopelessness
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In this episode of Table Talk we took trip to the Martinez Animal Shelter to visit with some furry friends. Tune in to hear our interview with Contra Costa Animal Services Director Beth Ward.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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"Firewise": how one community is topping the charts in fire safety
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“Fire Safe Moraga Orinda” has been organizing neighbors to protect their homes from fires -- and even the California Insurance Commissioner is impressed. In this episode, we'll tell you how you can organize a “Firewise“ neighborhood group that can improve community safety and may save you money on homeowners' insurance. And, we'll share why fire pr…
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Behind the police scandal: Antioch's Mayor Thorpe on the state of the city
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On this episode of Table Talk I sit down for a candid conversation with Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe about what's going on in his city. We talk about the ongoing investigations of the police force by the FBI and the District Attorney, the struggle to hire a city manager and police chief, and much more.…
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COVID-19: what you should know right now
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On this week's episode we talk with three top experts in the medical field to answer questions about COVID-19, the newly updated vaccines, and what you should know to stay healthy this cold season. I talk with Alameda County Health Officer Dr. Nick Moss, Contra Costa Health Deputy Health Officer Dr. Meera Sreenivasan, and UCSF Infectious Disease Sp…
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16 years behind bars for a murder he didn't commit: the story of Adnan Khan
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The story of Adnan Khan; sentenced to 25 years to life for an Antioch murder he didn’t commit. After 16 years behind bars, a controversial new law freed him. Hear his story on this week's episode of Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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The Bay Bridge retrofit": 34 years and $8 billion later, is it safer?
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This week on Table Talk we take you on a trip to the Bay Bridge to learn about everything that went into the retrofit after the Loma Prieta earthquake. I talk with CalTrans' Bart Ney about everything that went into the project, with guest appearances from David Lewis of Save the Bay and Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.…
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Pollinators: honeybees, native bees, and why you should care about them
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This week on Table Talk we visit a backyard beekeeper and a native bees researcher to learn about why pollinators are so important. Tune in to hear what you can do to help your neighborhood pollinators.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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What’s behind the homeowners insurance crisis: cost or availability?
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On this week’s episode of Table Talk I interview California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara about the availability of homeowners insurance — as tens of thousands of policies are dropped statewide.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Forged from tragedy, the Network of Care provides a lifeline for families
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On this week's episode of Table Talk, we take a look at how the tragic death of a child sparked a charity that has now helped hundreds of thousands of families in the Bay Area during a hospital vigil.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Inside Politics with Mayor Willie Brown
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On this week's episode of Table Talk Senator Glazer talks with Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown about his life, lengthy career in politics, and what's wrong with the political system today.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Can a Garage Door in Walnut Creek Inspire a Neighborhood?
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This week on Table Talk we visited Audrey and Mindy Ellison, who paint their garage door each week to spread love in their community - but haters have still emerged. Check out their Instagram page to see the door Senator Glazer painted @GarageDoorWC.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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You've heard of Batman...but what about the Birdman? He's on a mission to make his neighborhood a better place, not just for the human residents. This week on Table Talk we meet Greg Moeller, the unofficial bird whisperer of the Bay Area.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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BART: Along For The Ride or Falling Off A Cliff?
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In this week's episode of Table Talk we discuss the financial peril facing public transit. Senator Glazer talks with fellow Senator Scott Wiener, award-winning journalist Dan Borenstein, and BART Board Director Debora Allen.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Shh… libraries are now making some noise. On this episode of Table Talk, we uncover how libraries are adapting to the digital age, all that they’re offering, and some controversial history.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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Breaking Down Political Corruption: Pay-To-Play
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For years local politicians have taken advantage of "legal bribes;" a questionable mix of campaign contributions and votes. Not anymore. In this episode, Senator Steve Glazer and guests discuss the new anti-corruption law in California and the backlash that followed it.بقلم State Senator Steve Glazer
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