Health CareUniversal Coverage Committee Looks To Other States' Single Payer Plans For LessonsDecember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaFor their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBernie Sanders Blasts GOP Health Plan At SF RallySeptember 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the current GOP health care proposal during a rally in San Francisco on Friday, saying it would cause millions of Californians to lose their health care coverage.
PolitiFact CaliforniaBernie Sanders Back In CaliforniaSeptember 21, 2017 | Chris NicholsIn advance of his visit, PolitiFact California is taking a look at what Sanders’ ‘single payer Medicare-for-all’ proposal would do, as described by the New York Times. We are also looking at his record with the truth.
Brown Downplays 'Berniecrats,' Defends Firing Of Oil And Gas RegulatorsJune 15, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn an interview with Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford in Beijing last week, the governor downplayed the influence of "Berniecrats" on party policy and defended his choices in overseeing oil and gas regulation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAre 'Berniecrats' The 'Tea Party' Of The Calif. Democrats?May 25, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Democrats are experiencing a case of “be careful what you wish for.” The party has seen a surge of new, young activists enter the political process due to the presidential candidacy of Senator Bernie Sanders last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaExamining Bernie Sanders’ Claim: Prop 61 ‘Great For California Taxpayers’October 12, 2016Bernie Sanders says in a new TV advertisement that California's Proposition 61, a measure to lower state prescription drug prices, 'is great for taxpayers.' But analysts say it's not clear how the state would implement the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day TwoJuly 26, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. State government reporter Ben Bradford is with the California Delegation – which is split between Clinton and Bernie Sanders supporters – and he joins us live on Insight today. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsHistory And Hostility As Clinton Ascends To NominationJuly 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 11 p.m.: (AP) — A glass ceiling is shattering at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton ascends to the nomination with Tuesday's roll call of the states, making her the first woman to lead a major party into a White House race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
WATCH: Bernie Sanders Rally In Modesto, ChicoJune 2, 2016Bernie Sanders continues his campaign through the Golden State Thursday. In the morning, he'll be at an event in Modesto, Calif. At about 6:30 p.m., he will be at another rally in Chico, Calif.
Thousands Welcome Bernie Sanders At UC Davis June 1, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Bernie Sanders presidential campaign came through UC Davis Wednesday night. Some people were there to hear his plan to pay for free college education. Others hoped he would sign a car.