Table Talk with Senator Steve Glazer
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.
Episodes
44 episodes
Tackling Youth Football Safety
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:12
Gun Violence: Ghost Guns, Red Flag Warnings, and Threat of Political Attacks
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 ele...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:04
True Crime, Episode 3: Survived To Fight Another Day
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:23
True Crime, Episode 2: Who Shot Me
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 concurr...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:53
True Crime, Episode 1: The Time I Was Shot
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:51
Season 2 Finale: Highlights, Favorites, Surprises and Quiz
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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34:28
Port Chicago’s Explosive Past: Mutiny, Racism, Justice
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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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32:46
Updates on the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more
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 Govern...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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31:09
The State of Policing in California
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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37:36
Restoring Alameda Creek: Bringing Salmon Back
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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44:32
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on the Homeowners' Insurance Crisis
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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51:46
Building Community; One Garden at a Time
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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49:34
Coming off the Bench, Chief Justice Swings at Law and Policy
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 C...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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37:19
The Rise and Fall of Chief Justice Rose Bird: with guests Gov. Jerry Brown, and more
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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2:29:09
Tech's Impact on Scams: the Evolution of Deception
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:37
Keeping Pets Safe When Disaster Strikes: how a team of vets is preparing for the next big fire, flood, earthquake
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:34
Hiroshima memorial: my visit to ground zero
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:52
Autonomous Vehicles: a look at the future of our cities and farms with AVs
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. Hig...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:28
Inside the Legislative Sausage Factory: housing, taxes, dark money and more
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:16
Homelessness and Housing Crisis: status report on our unhoused neighbors with Gov. Newsom’s top housing director.
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 ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:09
In the splash zone: our front row seat on sea level rise and climate change
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:08
Look Ma, no hands! Come ride with us as we try out a self-driving taxi
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:09
Hospice Care: Is it the right choice for a loved one? Plus we take a closer look at problems in the industry.
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:32
Livermore Valley Wineries: a Hidden Gem of the Bay Area
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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40:18
Behind the scenes of the podcast and season finale
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 yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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33:39