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State of Gold

Jon Slavet | California Politics

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Restoring the California Dream One Bold Idea at a Time California was once a beacon of prosperity, hope and innovation – symbolized by the Gold Rush, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Today it’s the least affordable state in the nation and plagued by poverty, homelessness, and sky-high taxes. How did we get here, and how do we turn California around? State of Gold is a media platform and citizens’ movement dedicated to restoring the California dream. Host and longtime real estate and tech execut ...
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Urbanism Vancouver

Helen Lui & Aaron Johnson

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Urbanism Vancouver explores the built environment of Vancouver, Canada - how we got to where we are, and what our history tells us about how we look forward to the future. We share insights not only from industry experts, but also from passionate advocates, and residents like you. With each episode, we'll look at different components that shape our urban experience in Vancouver, and we'll discuss how we can make cities more vibrant, affordable, and liveable places. With our shared experience ...
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The Four Score Project Podcast is a crucial initiative of the New Majority Foundation, dedicated to exploring the complex challenges and promising opportunities facing American democracy in the 21st century. Through insightful interviews with leading thinkers, policymakers, and change-makers, along with in-depth discussions of current events and trends, this podcast serves as a vital platform for fostering informed dialogue and civic engagement.
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Welcome to Strong Reception with Eli James. This podcast covers a whole host of subjects, ranging from election reform in New York City to the history of cover songs. It's for the civic-minded, the historically curious and those who love exclaiming, "I didn't know that!" Hear a range of great interviews with those who know their stuff, and those who are trying to change stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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While Washington argues and Wall Street profits, a quiet transformation is reshaping healthcare — one community at a time. Relocalizing Health takes you inside this movement with Dave Chase, founder of Health Rosetta, as he talks with the people leading healthcare's ground-up transformation. Their approach? Keep care local, rebuild trust, and redirect healthcare wasted spending into something that actually serves people. You'll hear real-world stories from employers, clinicians, and civic le ...
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Welcome to RiseUp HR! It’s time to put back human in Human Resources & challenge the status quo together. Join Brenda G. as she uncovers real talk HR matters with senior, c-suite, civic, government, military, & business leaders from various industries. Join this collaborative community to challenge the status quo and reform HR practices & business strategies. We’re paving the way to shift minds, problem solve faster & intelligently. We’re uplifting armed forces in transitions and assisting t ...
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Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the “us and them” narrative and toxic polarization by praising those who lead by example, virtuous community leadership, and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity in those that take on the often thankless jobs of public service through civil discourse, and honoring differing points of view. Cities are an essential part of our identity. Depending on where we live, we develop different attitudes, personalities, perspectives, and ways ...
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What if the West Coast could chart its own course? What if our innovations, values, and creative energy weren’t diluted by national politics? What if West Coast sovereignty was a dream and a strategy? Welcome to Pacific Time, where host Greg Amrofell—a relentless provocateur who has lived his whole life up and down the West Coast—invites you to imagine bold solutions. We explore how to make the West Coast better if it's undistilled by the faltering American experiment.. Each episode features ...
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What is justice? Who does it serve? Why should you care? When we think about justice, we think about it as an abstract, something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. Bad people. But justice and the law regulate every aspect of our interactions with each other, with organisations, with the government. We never think about it until it impacts our lives, or that of someone close. News, views and trues from The View Magazine, a social justice and campaigning platform for the rights of ...
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Black Disabled Men Talk Podcast

Black Disabled Men Talk

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Black Disabled Men Talk is a podcast where four black men discuss precinct social and political issues of the day. The four black men on this podcast are Leroy Moore, Keith Jones, Lateef McLeod, and Ottis Smith. Their bios are as followed below: Leroy F. Moore Jr., Founder of the Krip-Hop Nation. Since the 1990s, has written the column "Illin-N-Chillin" for POOR Magazine. Moore is one of the founding member of National Black Disability and activist around police brutality against people with ...
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What You Need To Know About | CIS

The Centre For Independent Studies

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Hosted by Karla Pincott, What You Need to Know About is the podcast that covers exactly that. Hear from CIS’ experts on the key points of their research, providing you with concise and insightful overviews of complex topics. In each episode, we break down intricate policy issues, economic trends, social challenges, and more, delivering the essential information you need to stay informed in today’s fast-paced world. Join us as we cut through the noise and dive straight into the heart of matte ...
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What can we learn about making social and political change from talking to professional change-makers? This work takes a combination of persistence, shrewdness, and luck. On the Battles We Pick podcast, skilled advocates and organizers talk about how they deal with the various challenges they confront. Theme music by generous permission of recording artist Stephen.
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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, I sit down with Vijay Luthra—a UK-based public service reformist, ex-councilmember, and management consultant—to explore the future of government, the crisis in public trust, and why systems must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges. We dive into small “p” vs. big “P” politics, the transformation of the NHS, tr…
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This week on Rebel Justice, we examine the silencing of abuse survivors in the courtrooms of England and Wales-through the complex and controversial case of Farah Damji. Convicted of stalking her former partner Nigel Gould-Davies, a self-proclaimed security expert on Russia, Damji's trial left crucial voices unheard—including testimonies alleging c…
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Guest: Elizabeth Barcohana - Commentator, Activist & LA County RCC Member Guest Bio Elizabeth Barcohana is an attorney, mother of four, and a rising voice in California’s Republican Party. After working at a major law firm while raising her young family in Los Angeles, Elizabeth entered politics during the COVID school closures, driven by frustrati…
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What if Rome wasn’t just ancient history—but a blueprint for how empires corrode? In this hard-hitting solo episode, Pacific Time host Greg Amrofell records from Italy, tracing chilling parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and the unraveling of American democracy. As Trump federalizes the National Guard, threatens war with Iran, deploys…
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Welcome to another episode of Relocalizing Health! In today’s conversation, host Dave Chase sits down with Dr. Eric Bricker, a renowned internal medicine physician, board member for a leading direct primary care organization, and the mastermind behind those wildly popular whiteboard healthcare explainers online. Together, Dave and Dr. Bricker dive …
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Guest: Dan Schnur - Professor, Strategist, and Former California FPPC Chair Guest Bio Dan Schnur is a veteran political strategist, educator, and commentator who has worked on four presidential campaigns, three gubernatorial campaigns, and served as Director of Communications for Governor Pete Wilson. A former Republican turned No Party Preference …
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The Ohio Senate approved the state's new Biennial Operating Budget maintaining the Senate's commitment of fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers. Ohio is now the 15th state to implement a single flat income tax which coupled with substantial property tax reform will save the taxpayers more than $1 billion. Watch Senate President Rob McColley and Se…
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In this powerful episode of Rebel Justice, hosted by The View Magazine, we continue the story of Grace Colbourne, a 37-year-old Antiguan woman and former military officer currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield, a private women’s prison in the UK. Grace is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but instead of receiving proper medical care, she has …
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What if we let the data guide West Coast healthcare? Could we better address our mental health and addiction crisis? In this episode, data scientist Abie Flaxman breaks down the top health issues for working-age adults on the West Coast—and why our health systems keep missing the mark. You might think cancer or heart disease top the charts. But in …
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Black Disabled Men Talk returns with new members, but still speaking the truth. https://videopress.com/v/Vsfp2des?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fblackdisabledmentalk.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FBlack-Disabled-Men-Talk-Returns-1-1.jpeg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true…
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Welcome to another episode of Relocalizing Health, where we dive into the critical and often complicated world of healthcare reform at the local and state level. In this episode, host Dave Chase sits down with two trailblazing leaders in public sector health: Marilyn Bartlett, renowned for her transformative work on Montana’s state health plan and …
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Support the show About Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-fo…
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We at The View were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of a truly heroic justice reformer, Sunny Pringle. Sunny was a fierce advocate for justice and a guiding light for many. Sunny survived a wrongful conviction, leading to 17 years of imprisonment, five of which were spent in solitary confinement under a sentence of death. Sunny and…
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Guest: Assemblyman David Tangipa Guest Bio David Tangipa is the youngest member of the California State Assembly, representing the Fresno area. A proud son of Tongan immigrants and a disabled U.S. veteran, David brings a powerful voice shaped by lived experience in underserved communities. His early career in local politics and public safety set th…
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Guest: Gloria Romero - Former California Senate Majority Leader Guest Bio Gloria Romero is the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate and a long-time advocate for education reform. With a PhD in psychology and her fearless approach, she has challenged powerful special interests from inside and outside the Capitol. In 2023, she made h…
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Guest: Joe Patterson - Member of the California State Assembly Guest Bio Joe Patterson is a California State Assemblyman representing District 5 and a leading advocate for government transparency, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. A former Rocklin City Councilmember and father of four, Patterson brings a fresh, no-nonsense approach to Sacra…
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Guest: Jennifer Hernandez – Partner, Holland & Knight Guest Bio Jennifer Hernandez is a legendary land use and environmental attorney at Holland & Knight, with over 30 years of experience leading legal battles for housing, equity, and environmental justice across California. Known for her fearless critique of the state’s broken regulatory system, s…
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Guest: David Crane - Founder, Govern for California Guest Bio David Crane is a businessman, educator, and former special advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is the founder of Govern For California, an organization focused on strengthening democracy and advocating for fiscal responsibility and education reform. Known for his direct, data-d…
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California was once a beacon of prosperity, hope and innovation – symbolized by the Gold Rush, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Today it’s the least affordable state in the nation and plagued by poverty, homelessness, and sky-high taxes. How did we get here, and how do we turn California around? State of Gold is a media platform and citizens’ movement…
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Well funded. Well organized. Well placed riots of anarchy.Indivisible, No Kings, Antifa.TDS. All for daring to deport.Senator Terry Johnson has led the fight to protect our homeland here in Ohio, and joins us on this week's President's Podcast. It is a must see interview that puts the spotlight on exactly why we all need to be much more vigilant in…
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Is college still the best investment we can make in our future—or a broken promise on borrowed time? In this episode of Pacific Time, Greg speaks with Dan Greenstein, former Chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state university system and a seasoned voice in U.S. higher education. From ballooning student debt to declining public trust, Greenstein unpacks t…
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In Part One of this two-part episode, we hear the devastating testimony of Grace Colbourne — a 37-year-old Antiguan woman and former military officer, currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield. After discovering a lump in her breast, Grace began a months-long ordeal of medical delays, denial of choice, and dehumanising treatment while in custody. Grac…
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Support the show About Evan Meyer Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-fo…
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The Wright Flyer III is now the official airplane of the State of Ohio. Engineered and flown in 1905 by the famous Wright Brothers from Dayton, Ohio, the Wright Flyer III is considered the first reusable airplane, transforming the world into today's modern aviation industry. Join us for a special President's Podcast from the bill signing at the Wri…
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In the second installment of a two-part conversation, Rebel Justice speaks with Zainab Salbi — humanitarian, author, survivor, and founder of Daughters for Earth. What happens when women lead environmental restoration efforts? Zainab Salbi and host Anna Shapiro journey through a radical reimagining of climate action rooted in care, connection, and …
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What if protecting immigrants is the best way to protect American identity? In towns and cities up and down the West Coast, immigrants arrived in search of safety and opportunity. But what happens after they cross the border? Who helps them navigate the broken promises—and the broken systems? In this episode of Pacific Time, Greg speaks with an imm…
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Welcome to Relocalizing Health, where we dig into the powerful connection between healthcare and community prosperity. In this episode, host Dave Chase explores a hidden economic struggle affecting towns across America, one where healthcare dollars can either drain local economies or become the engine that revitalizes them. Dave shares compelling s…
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The Ohio Senate introduced a bold budget plan that reduces the state income tax to a single flat tax rate, reforms Ohio's burdensome property tax system, maintains a significant investment in funding education by rewarding performance, and implements a visionary strategy for economic development, including professional sports. Join Senate President…
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Relocalizing Health with Dave Chase - Episode 1 - Coming Soon! Learn More: RosettaFest 2025 - https://rosettafest.org/ Health Rosetta - http://healthrosetta.org/ Nautilus - https://www.nautilushealth.org/ Kynexions - https://kynexions.com/ Dave Chase - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedave/ Podcast Website - https://relocalizinghealth.com/…
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In a time of growing polarization and civic breakdown, Aaron Hurst is betting big on connection. The founder of the U.S. Chamber of Connection joins Pacific Time to explore how loneliness and disconnection are threatening our democracy—and what the West Coast can do about it. We talk about Seattle’s “bear hug” movement, the deeper meaning of friend…
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In this powerful first installment of a two-part conversation, Rebel Justice speaks with Zainab Salbi — humanitarian, author, survivor, and founder of Women for Women International. From growing up under Saddam Hussein’s regime to building a global movement for women survivors of war, Zainab’s life is a story of resilience, truth-telling, and trans…
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Senator Theresa Gavarone joins The President’s Podcast to talk about her efforts to safeguard Ohio’s elections. From cracking down on illegal voting to promoting greater transparency in petition drives, she’s working to ensure Ohio’s elections are secure and trustworthy. In this episode: The mission behind Senate Bill 4 and the Election Integrity U…
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Portland was once a darling of American urban planning. Then came the protests, the pandemic, and the pundit pile-on. Is the city really in free fall—or just between chapters? In this episode, we sit down with Nolan Lienhart, a principal at ZGF Architects and a leading voice in West Coast urban design. Based in Portland, Nolan offers a firsthand lo…
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Senator George Lang who founded the General Assembly's Business Caucus joins the President's Podcast this week to talk about his bill that would move Ohio to a flat tax, and what he believes that would do for the state.He also has sponsored a property tax reform bill, and highlights what he thinks needs to happen to make the system more affordable …
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What if service wasn’t just about giving back—but about moving forward? Nicole Trimble has spent decades championing national service and workforce development—from helping launch AmeriCorps in the 1990s to reshaping how companies invest in their frontline employees. In this conversation, she makes a bold case for why the West Coast needs to double…
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Ohio State University professors Vladimir Kogan and Stéphane Lavertu from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, join Senator Jerry Cirino for the President's Podcast. They focus on the mission of Ohio's new Intellectual Diversity Centers, also known as centers for civics and government. The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Societ…
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Is satire still effective when reality becomes a cartoon? Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Mark Fiore joins Pacific Time to talk buffoonery, burnout, and drawing the line on tyranny. Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist Mark Fiore joins Pacific Time to talk about the absurdity of American politics, the moral range of satire, and why cartoonists are often t…
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Senator Terry Johnson joins the President's Podcast this week. He's a retired physician, senior flight surgeon and Colonel with the Army National Guard, and a proud patriot from Scioto County in Southern Ohio. He isn’t shy about protecting the homeland from the damage done by fentanyl trafficking to the potential of a terror attack on our critical …
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Silicon Valley used to dream of liberation. Now some of its loudest voices are cozying up to Trump and talking like monarchists. What happened? Is oligarchy the bug in our tech-friendly society we didn't anticipate and need to stem? Once upon a time, Silicon Valley stood for idealism: personal freedom, creative rebellion, and maybe even the most fu…
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Ohio's Education Choice Scholarships are a hit with parents, and a new study says the scholarships make a meaningful difference for minority and lower incomestudents. Researchers from the Urban Institute studied the results of 6,000 students forsix years and the results were so impressive the Wall Street Journal took notice writing an editorial tit…
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Blue cities are struggling—and it’s not MAGA’s fault. What if Seattle, San Francisco, and LA became models of good governance? Blue cities helped shape modern America. But they’ve been having a hard time—with homelessness, affordability, public safety, and internal political warfare. In this episode, political consultant and Blue City Blues co-host…
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They call themselves “Indivisible,” but their radical protests around the country and around Ohio every weekend are organized and well-funded by practically invisible dark money. Dark money pouring into the country from foreign interests. The billionaires financing the paid protests fuels the Trump Derangement Syndrome on display by the elitist, en…
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California pays more and receives less and less from DC. Could independence—or just grown-up governance—fix this imbalance? Summary: California's relationship with the federal government is reaching a critical juncture. Esteemed political journalist Dan Walters joins Greg to discuss CalExit, the growing frustration with federal tax inequities, and …
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In this powerful episode, Evan Meyer sits down with Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete and Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park to explore how two neighboring cities are breaking down silos to address homelessness, emergency response, and community safety. From invisible borders on the beach to upcoming global events like the Olympics, this conversati…
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Held on remand for 13 months, Farah Damji's story exposes the brutal reality of how Britain's legal system can become an instrument of violence against women. With no evidence beyond the claims of her former partner, Nigel Gould-Davies, Farah has been denied bail repeatedly despite battling stage three breast cancer and suffering from untreated PTS…
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Congressman Michael Rulli joins the President's Podcast and delivers a hard hitting interview about Congress passing the SAVE Act to secure America’s elections, border security, DOGE, tariffs, Ohio’s excellent position to be national energy player, and why it is time to erase the United States Department of Education and send the savings back to th…
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Can the West Coast outgrow America? Greg explores Ecotopia, sovereignty, and the future of freedom—solo. In this episode of Pacific Time, host Greg Amrofell trades guests for green tea, a dog-eared novel, and a mic, inviting listeners on a hike through political despair, ecological design, and West Coast sovereignty. The guidebook? A 1975 cult clas…
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Unplug students from their phone, and plug them into conversations with their friends at school. This week Governor Mike DeWine held a news conference where he was joined by Senator Jane Timken and Senator Andrew Brenner highlighting the introduction of SB 158, that would ban cell phone use during the instructional day at school. Senator Timken and…
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Esther Baker is the Creative Director of Synergy Theatre Project, an organisation that uses theatre to transform the lives of prisoners and ex-prisoners across the criminal justice system. Through productions in and out of prison, training programmes, and creative projects, Synergy amplifies the voices of marginalised people in the justice system, …
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