Nor Cal News Now

Rundown: We're chatting with Ken Smith, reporter for the Chico News and Review about all things politics, and more importantly, the visit of north state Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Mike and Aaron were both at a contentious LaMalfa town hall, and put their questions to the congressman. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Show Rundown: Mike and Aaron talk with the Dave Ferrier, the President and CEO of Community Housing Improvement Program about affordable housing, the struggle for working class housing and how affordable housing and housing for the homeless are two very different things. .  Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Show Rundown: Mike and Aaron talk with Northern California Immigration Attorney Andrew Holley about the Donald Trump travel ban, the state of immigration law in the modern era, how Ronald Reagan was a hero of Latino-Americans (for a time) and how the law and immigration are faring under Trump's Administration.  Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Show Rundown: We recap the North State political news of the last few weeks, discuss the special elections in Georgia and South Carolina, explore the Republicans healthcare bid and welcome Political Science Professor and author Diana Dwyre to talk about partisanship in the age of Donald Trump, how people think about political power and political parties, and the divides between Democrats and Republicans.  Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Show Rundown: We welcome northern California Republican Activist Loretta Torres to talk about Trump, her local experiences in city council politics, and how she went from a liberal Democrat to a conservative Republican.  Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Last week, our guest Mike Worley and our own Aaron Haar were delegates to the California Democratic Party Convention in Sacramento, where Eric Bauman defeated Kimberly Ellis to become the state party chair in the narrowest victory in the history of the state party.  In this special episode Mike Richman interviews Mike and Aaron to get their perspective on the convention, and the chances of unseating Republicans in the national congressional races of 2018.    Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Trumpocalypse continues. In Episode 02, Mike and Aaron talk about this insane week with Donald Trump (hello Robert Mullen!) and talk to Dennis Duncan, an announced candidate in the Democratic Primary who hopes to face off against District 1 California Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

Nor Cal News Now Episode arrives with a firestorm of news. Hosts Mike Richman and Aaron Haar talk Trump's firing of FBI Director Jim Comey and where this Trump train is rolling. Then they bring in Democratic mover and shaker (and Nurse's Union Representative) David Welch. It's our first official episode, and it's a doozie. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

In test episode 4 of Nor Cal News Now, Mike Richman and Aaron Haar talk about news then bring in Lindsay Wood to talk about her work with Friends of the River and the situation with water in Northern California. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

In test episode 3 of Nor Cal News Now, Mike Richman and Aaron Haar talk about news then bring in Dave Garcia to talk about the catastrophe at the Oroville Dam, the history of water in Northern California, and where our communities can go from here as the threat of the compromised dam looms as repairs begin. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

In test episode 2 of Nor Cal News Now, Mike Richman and Aaron Haar talk about news then they talk healthcare policy, Trumpcare and the legacy of Obamacare with activist, organizer and Nurse's Union Representative David Welch. Every week writer and publisher Mike Richman and Democratic political consultant Aaron Haar talk about the news, goings on and political events in Northern California from a distinctly progressive perspective.  You can follow the show at  https://twitter.com/norcalnewsnow Or join us on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/norcalnewsnow  

In test episode 1 of Nor Cal News Now, Mike Richman and Aaron Haar talk about news then invite Erik Ryberg who runs the Green Party of Butte County to talk about the Dakota pipeline, the Klamath River, and resisting in the age of Trump.