'What Is California?' Podcast

It's here! The podcast premiere of 'What is California?' is live, featuring a conversation with one of the all-time great Californians: @JerryBrownGov! We covered a lot of ground, from early days on the Russian River to California's history of recall fever. Here's a preview:

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Very disturbing to see elected officials **physically push** @ZavalaA out of the elevator for **simply doing her job and asking questions.** Elected officials ran for office knowing they would be in the public eye. Accountability is part of that.

After 10 years of teaching, including 7 years advising @TheStateHornet, the time has come to leave Sac State.😢 I'm honored to have taught journalism where I studied two decades ago, and I'm so proud of our grads doing so many great things. (Below, my first day advising, 2015):

@hannah_hagemann Thank you, Hannah!! 🐻❤️🙏🏻

@WhatCalifornia Thank you for all your reporting and work to amplify good journalism in California! Will miss this!

Bittersweet news from 'What is California?': We're taking an indefinite break. Thanks to everyone who has listened to, followed, shared, subscribed, participated in and/or otherwise enjoyed this labor of love. I hope to see you again down the line!🐻❤️ whatiscalifornia.substack.com/p/farewell-for…

As @thebrianposehn gets ready to take the stage at @PunchLineSac & release a new special, the 6-foot-7 comic shares tall tales from working at the Birdcage Walk Tower Records, eating at Jimboy's weekly & how he got his comedy start right here. Our story: bit.ly/3gLxovS

The California State Library has a new set of murals gracing the walls of Gillis Hall is the historic Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building. Join us for the Grand Opening event Monday, Dec .5, 1-5pm. Register at eventbrite.com/.../california…... or online at library.ca.gov.

Newsom declined to answer any questions from the Capitol press corps after his victory speech on election night, then he spent the evening with a DC columnist to prove his disinterest in national politics.

🚨NEW CALIFORNIA POET LAUREATE🚨 Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Lee Herrick to serve as California’s 10th Poet Laureate Friday. Herrick is a Korean American poet of the Central Valley who teaches at Fresno City College. gov.ca.gov/2022/11/18/gov…

Got questions about Hollywood? No time like the present for me to be as honest as I can about the answers.

We'll be off next week for Thanksgiving, but we'll catch you after the holiday. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our 🌟free🌟 Substack newsletter to receive in your inbox... 🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday 🔗 Fresh 'Weekend Links' news roundups every Friday whatiscalifornia.substack.com

#ICYMI: This week’s podcast features @latimes California columnist @anitachabria. We talked about Anita's journeys through the state in an effort to understand this massive, mystifying place we call home... listen/subscribe wherever you get podcasts!🐻❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

Fresh 'Weekend Links' are out now! This week's edition features excellent California stories by... 🔗 @adampopescu 🔗 @sfstandard 🔗 @jmarantos 🔗 @KatieDowd 🔗 @AbcarianLAT 🔗 @MusicSF 🔗 @susrust 🔗 @SharonBernstein 🔗 @Erstone7 whatiscalifornia.substack.com/p/weekend-link…

Thanks @StuVanAirsdale for having me on! Lots of fun.

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It's a great chat! Listen/subscribe to "What is California?" below, or wherever you get podcasts... 🐻❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

🚨New episode alert!🚨 This week we talk with @anitachabria, who writes about California for @latimes. We discussed Anita's own California story, her journeys around the state, and what she has found most surprising and compelling in her work to date. Here's a preview:

@Josh_Koehn Thanks for the terrific piece! Truly excellent work🙏🏻

“This is the piece I’ve been waiting for: A warts-and-all scan of Gavin Newsom’s political assets and liabilities as he plans his imminent run for president.” Thanks for the shout-out!

Friendly reminder that you can also subscribe to the 🌟free🌟 "What is California?" newsletter via Substack, where you'll receive... 🎙️ New podcast episodes every Tuesday 🔗 Fresh "Weekend Links" news roundups every Friday whatiscalifornia.substack.com

#ICYMI: This week's podcast episode features Dan Walters of @CalMatters. The 50-year veteran of Capitol coverage discussed his California story and what's next for the state after the midterm elections. Listen/subscribe wherever you get podcasts!🐻❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

Happy Veterans Day!🇺🇸🫡🐻 Fresh "Weekend Links" just dropped, w/ great California stories by: 🔗@dvaughnsmith 🔗 @laurelwamsley & @ayanaarchie 🔗 @semayerTBC 🔗 @mcbridesg 🔗 @whereishayley 🔗 @mcleantessa 🔗 @ChrisCillizza 🔗 @Josh_Koehn 🔗 @MBandurKCRA whatiscalifornia.substack.com/p/weekend-link…