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On each episode of Nation State of Play, we explore the political stories that are driving public policy in California at the federal, state, and local levels. We don’t just cover what politicians are doing—we cover how they’re doing it, and why they’re doing it. We explore these stories with political insiders, business leaders, journalists, and policy-makers themselves to get below the surface of the headlines, and show you the true forces shaping our nation state.
September 10, 2021
Meghan Butler - Making California a Leader in Plastic Recycling
Meghan Butler, VP/Chief of Staff at Recology, sits down with Bryan to talk about their efforts to make California a leader in plastic recycling. The Recology mission represents a fundamental shift from traditional waste management to resource recovery. They seek to eliminate waste by developing and discovering sustainable resource recovery practices that can be implemented globally. (Originally aired 10Sept21)
ListenSeptember 6, 2021
Olivia Troye - Kevin McCarthy's Responsibility to Examine the Facts of January 6th
Bryan chats with Olivia Troye, Director of the Republican Accountability Project, to discuss Kevin McCarthy, the facts of January 6th, and the fragility of the Democracy. Olivia Troye served in the Trump administration as Vice President Pence’s Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor, as well as his lead staffer on the White House Coronavirus Task Force. (Originally aired on 7Sept21)
ListenSeptember 3, 2021
David Mitchell - Why is Rep. Scott Peters Flip-Flopping on Affordable Drugs for San Diegans?
David Mitchell of Patients for Affordable Drugs NOW chats with Bryan about Scott Peters, drug prices and Big Pharma checks. Listen to hear the impact on San Diegans' healthcare. (Originally aired 3Sept21)
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