Shows
A Slice of OrangeBrea Politics with Blake PerezJodi speaks about politics in Brea with Blake Perez. Blake appears on this podcast in his capacity as a resident of Brea. His opinions do not express the views of the Planning Commission of Brea. BREAtv on the App Store (apple.com)2024 Brea City Council Candidates Forum VOD (youtube.com)Commissions & Committees | Brea, CA - Official WebsiteMarty Simonoff, Brea City Council candidate, 2024 election questionnaire – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)Christine Marick, Brea City Council candidate, 2024 election questionnaire – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)Orange County Regi...
2024-10-2441 min
A Slice of OrangeWhat's on your ballot?Jodi overviews the various issues, and measures on the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election.LAO.ca.gov Proposition Analysis (ca.gov)Easy Voter Guide: League of Women Voters of California California 2024 ballot propositions - Ballotpedia
2024-09-1030 min
A Slice of OrangeNovember 5, 2024 Presidential Election"A Slice of Orange" is back for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election!In our first episode of season 5, Jodi provides an overview of this election season. She also introduces our new cohost, Urooj Naveed.
2024-09-0703 min
A Slice of OrangeProfessor Dan Jacobson - OC Superior Court Judicial CandidateJodi talks with Professor Dan Jacobson, Orange County Superior Court Judicial Candidate on the March 5, 2024, ballot. About Prof. Jacobson - Dan Jacobson for Judge 2024
2024-02-1624 min
A Slice of OrangeDr. Nancy Watkins Candidate OC Board of Education District 3Dr. Nancy Watkins is a retired high school teacher and current associate professor of educational leadership at Cal State Fullerton. She is running for the Orange County Board of Education, Area 3, this March. NancyWatkins4oc.comNancy Watkins - Home (nancywatkins4oc.com)
2024-02-1031 min
A Slice of OrangeCommon Sense Party with Co-Founder Tom CampbellJodi talks with Tom Campbell, Co-Founder of the Common Sense Party of California.According to the Public Policy Institute of California's poll, 68% of Californians agree with the statement, "A third party is needed." and the Common Sense Party was created to be that alternative. Tom Campbell is a former five-term Republican United States Congressman and a former member of the California State Senate. He's currently the Dean of the Chapman University School of Law. Website: Common Sense Party (cacommonsense.org)
2024-02-0141 min
A Slice of OrangeSuperior Court ElectionsThere are three races for Orange County Superior Court Judge on the March 5th Ballot for Orange County Voters.What are we voting for and why are there so many former deputy district attorneys on the bench?#3Jason Baez, Orange County Deputy District AttorneyBAEZ FOR JUDGEProfessor Dan Jacobson, Professor of LawDan Jacobson for Judge 2024#16Richard Zimmer, Orange County Deputy District AttorneyRichard Zimmer for Judge (zimmer4judge.com)Binh Dang, Los Angeles County Public Defender
2024-01-2523 min
A Slice of OrangeMarch 2024 Election "A Slice of Orange" is back for the March 5, 2024 Election. For our first episode, Jodi gives an overview of what's on the ballot for Orange County voters.Get informed and engaged before you cast a ballot. Presidential PrimaryUnited States Senate PrimaryCongressional PrimaryCalifornia LegislatureAssembly and State Senate PrimaryOrange County Board of EducationOrange County Board of SupervisorsOrange County Superior Court JudgesRecall – Orange Unified School DistrictCalifornia: Prop 1 Behavioral Health Se...
2024-01-1936 min
A Slice of OrangeNovember 2022 Election Analysis Part 2 with Lee FinkWe close out the November 2022 season covering election analyis with Lee Fink.Lee K. Fink is Chair of the Business Litigation Department for the Brower Law Group. In addition to his experience as a business, employment, and probate litigator, Lee has extensive experience is political law and campaigns and law. He was staff on both Obama Presidential campaigns as a statewide deputy and later voter protection director, a senior advisor for the Hillary Campaign, and a consultant for Stacey Abram’s Fair Fight in 2020. Lee served as outside counsel for several Democratic campaigns in 2022. Lee was also th...
2022-12-191h 04
A Slice of OrangeNovember 2022 Election Analysis Part 1 with Lee Fink We close out the November 2022 season covering election analyis with Lee Fink.Lee K. Fink is Chair of the Business Litigation Department for the Brower Law Group. In addition to his experience as a business, employment, and probate litigator, Lee has extensive experience is political law and campaigns and law. He was staff on both Obama Presidential campaigns as a statewide deputy and later voter protection director, a senior advisor for the Hillary Campaign, and a consultant for Stacey Abram’s Fair Fight in 2020. Lee served as outside counsel for several Democratic campaigns in 2022. Lee was also th...
2022-12-1947 min
A Slice of OrangeElection Results... For Now – Featuring Jody VallejoIn this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo and Jodi Balma cover the November 2022 Election results as of 11/11/2022 - what happened, what we know so far, and what we're waiting to find out.https://ocvote.gov/maps/index-test.php#33.6518/-117.7879/10/type=resultshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gustavo-arellano-on-l-a-s-lying-sheriff-eyal-press/id492010645?i=1000580371512https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-31/column-alex-villanueva-santa-monicahttps://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/2022-midterm-election/https://ocvote.gov/results/current-election-resultshttps://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/mapshttps://electionresults.sos.ca.gov
2022-11-121h 24
A Slice of OrangeSlice of Orange - School Board Elections and Public Education - Dr. JodySummary:Jodi talks to Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo about school board elections, the charter schools in Orange County, and what it all means for our society and public education. Show Notes:https://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?pid=1022709https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18143161-barrios-to-burbs https://blog.electkevinkiley.com/kevin-kileys-school-board-endorsements/ https://news.fullerton.edu/2022/10/college-of-education-supports-just-equitable-and-inclusive-teaching/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/hillsdale-college-charter-schools.htmlhttps://www.salon.com/2022/03/17/the-far-rights-national-plan-for-schools-plant-charters-defund-public-education/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/22/1776-commission-report-trump-administration-historians The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum...
2022-11-041h 02
A Slice of OrangeSlice of Orange - November 2022 Election, Judicial Election Summary:Jodi covers those judicial elections no one knows how to vote on -- retention elections for our appellate and Supreme Court justices. Beyond this election, she covers the history of how they got on the ballot, the one and only election where the voters removed justices from the bench, Justice Janice Rogers Brown, and why we should work to remove them from the ballot.
2022-11-0244 min
A Slice of OrangeSlice of Orange - Retention Judges Jodi covers those judicial elections no one knows how to vote on - retention elections for our appellate and Supreme Court justices. Beyond this election, she covers the history of how they got on the ballot, the one and only election where the voters removed justices from the bench, Justice Janice Rogers Brown, and why we should work to remove them from the ballot.
2022-11-0213 min
A Slice of OrangeMore About David Dodson, Candidate for the Board of EqualizationJodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog discuss the Board of Equalization, District 4 race, and why we both endorse David Dodson over the incumbent. If you live in Orange County, Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, or San Diego County, this race is on your ballot.https://www.daviddodson4boe.orghttps://ballotpedia.org/David_Dodson_(California)https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.phphttps://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/03/08/california-democrats-endorse-convicted-disbarred-slumlord-for-state-office/https://www.sactopolitico.com/post/california-board-equalization-false-endorsementhttps://www...
2022-10-2904 min
A Slice of OrangeFullerton City Council Candidates: Dr. Shana Charles District 3, Ahmad Zahra District 5Jodi talks with two candidates for Fullerton City Council, Dr. Shana Charles, candidate for District 3 and Fullerton City Councilman Ahmad Zahra, running for re-election in District 5. They talk about what they've learned walking their districts, what they want to do if elected, and how to build civic engagement in Fullerton.https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/city-clerk/elections/find-my-districthttps://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/1543?&redirect=true&h=db870779f84dcfd49b72e6ad09941853https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/city-manager-s-office/public-information/fullerton-tvhttp://shana4fullerton.comhttps://fullertonobserver...
2022-10-2950 min
A Slice of OrangeMichele Bell, Orange County Superior Court Judge CandidateIn this episode, Jodi revisits her May interview with Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. During her tenure there, Bell held an assignment on the Felony Panel Trial Team. She was a former board member of the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association.
2022-10-2038 min
A Slice of OrangeRonald Baesler, What's at Stake in this Election?Jodi talks with Ronald Baesler about what's at stake in this election, why it's important to be informed and vote for candidates who will protect democracy and uphold our elections.“The 2022 elections will determine the fate of our democracy. We are lucky that Southern California, including Orange County, has several competitive districts which could tip the balance in Congress and change the fate of our nation. YOUR VOTE MATTERS!” Ronald BaeslerPhysicist, retired pastor, and social and economic justice advocate Ron Baesler has led Habitat for Humanity trips to El Salvador, Guatemala, Brazil, Paraguay, Malawi, Viet...
2022-10-1828 min
A Slice of OrangeSlice of Orange - Greg Diamond, OrangeJuice BlogJodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog cover the November election, candidates, and what people need to know about local politics.Show Notes:Orange Juice BlogFULL Fall 2022 Roster of Races & Measures! | Orange Juice BlogDemocratic Party Embargo of Dodson for Board of Equalization Support is BROKEN!!! | Orange Juice BlogStatus of Local Races, Aug. 21 UPDATE! | Orange Juice Blog
2022-10-141h 04
A Slice of OrangeCalifornia Ballot Measures, Proposition 1 and Propositions 26-31 – November 2022 ElectionJodi does a deep dive on the California Ballot Measures - covering the Pros and Cons of each, and then giving her own opinion at the end of the episode.If you haven't listened to the Quick Review of the Ballot Measures, we encourage you to start with that episode from September 13, 2022.https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.listennotes.com%2Fpodcasts%2Fa-slice-of-orange%2Fballot-measures-YDWarnsXt5x%2F&data=05%7C01%7C01915843%40fullcoll.edu%7C7c6fd704669048faff3508daa3c4a7ec%7Cf8b4752f8a294d0e97b5f7428505ab38%7C1%7C0%7C638002362286281290%7...
2022-10-1151 min
A Slice of OrangeMichelle Bernier, November 2022 Election, La Habra City Council Candidate Jodi talks with Michelle Bernier, Candidate for La Habra City Council.Show Notes:Home (michellebernier4lh.com)Sep 28, 2022 League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - La Habra, CA (swagit.com)Planning Commission | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Project Overview | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight | TED TalkAbout Us - The Whole Child
2022-10-0641 min
A Slice of OrangeDr. Kathleen Treseder, Irvine City County CandidateJodi talks with Kathleen Treseder, Candidate for Irvine City Council, about climate change, fungi research, deforestation in Borneo, #MeToo UCI, and her experience as a political candidate.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is a UCI Professor, non-profit founder, justice advocate, community leader, and mother, who is committed to building a bright future for Irvine.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is the Howard A. Schneiderman Endowed Chair and Professor of Biology at the University of California, Irvine. For thirty years, she has led an internationally recognized research program and educated the next generation of scientists and college graduates. Kathleen Treseder...
2022-09-2933 min
A Slice of OrangeDavid Dodson, November 2022 Election Board of Equalization District 4 Candidate Jodi talks with David Dodson, candidate for Board of Equalization, District 4.A business graduate from the University of Arizona, David also attended San Diego State University. David's dad served as an Officer in the U.S. Army. David was born at Fort Knox Army Hospital. His uncle and father-in-law served in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. David's mother is a revered teacher at Cypress College. His wife Penny is a Special Education Paraeducator in Capistrano School District. David's sister is a teacher in Los Angeles. His so...
2022-09-2830 min
A Slice of OrangeCarrie Buck, November 2022 Election, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District TrusteeJodi talks to PYLUSD Trustee Carrie Buck who is running for re-election this November.Board of Trustees President, Carrie Buck has served as a member of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education since 2010. She also serves as the Vice President of the Orange County School Board Association. In 2022, she was appointed by the California State Superintendent to the Child Nutrition Advisory Council that provides proactive leadership for the enhancement of the health and nutrition education for California’s youth.Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from California State Un...
2022-09-2741 min
A Slice of OrangeNovember-2022-Election-Board-of-Equalization-District-4-Candidate-David-DodsonIn this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Jodi talks with David Dodson, a District 4 candidate for the Board of Equalization.A business graduate from the University of Arizona, David also attended San Diego State University. David's dad served as an Officer in the U.S. Army. David was born at Fort Knox Army Hospital. His uncle and father-in-law served in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. David's mother is a revered teacher at Cypress College. His wife Penny is a Special Education Paraeducator in Capistrano School Di...
2022-09-2528 min
A Slice of OrangeLauren Klatzker, FJUHSD and Ruthi Hanchett, FHS: November 2022 Election and Fullerton School Board CandidatesOn this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Jodi talks with two candidates for Fullerton School Boards: Lauren Klatzker, Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee (Area 4) and Ruthi Hanchett, Fullerton School District (Area 4)Lauren Klatzker has worked for over 18 years as an educator. During those years she has been a special education teacher, school counselor and is currently the Coordinator over special education, supporting the teachers and programs in a local district. She's also a parent raising three extraordinary boys -- age 19, 17, and 12 -- in this community. She currently serves on the FJUHSD Board as Board...
2022-09-2049 min
A Slice of OrangeStephanie Wade, City Council Candidate, Seal BeachStephanie Wade is a former Marine Infantry officer, environmental activist and educator who left her public school teaching career in January of 2017 to take a leading role in organizing Swing Left in Los Angeles and then, as the Director of Volunteers for the Cisneros for Congress Campaign, was a part of Orange County's ‘blue wave’ election of 2018. She followed Cisneros into office and for two years served as his Veterans Liaison and Field Representative. She was one of the first out-trans women to serve on a congressional staff and held a particularly prominent role in supporting the congress member’s legi...
2022-09-1500 min
A Slice of OrangeBallot MeasuresA quick overview of the 7 ballot measures on the California ballot that covers gambling, reproductive rights, flavored tobacco bans, higher taxes to buy electric vehicles, funding arts education in our schools -- and, of course, a question about regulating dialysis clinics.https://ballotpedia.org/2022ballotmeasureshttps://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Propositions
2022-09-1320 min
A Slice of OrangeThe Rules of the ElectionThe rules of the game matter in elections so today we take a look at the rules of local elections. How someone can win when a majority of voters voted for someone else and whether Anaheim should move their mayor's race to the June primary. We dive into the history of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, professional plaintiffs who are using lawsuits to get rich, and the pros and cons of district elections compared to at-large elections.https://lccrsf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014CVRAFact_Sheet.pdfhttps://voiceofsandiego.org/2017/12/18/voice-year-kevin-shenkman/https://www.breitbart...
2022-09-0832 min
A Slice of OrangeWho's on the Ballot? (North Orange County)A Slice of Orange covers who's on the ballot for local races in North Orange County. Check out the candidate statements at OCVote.govhttps://www.ocvote.gov/candidates/candidate-filing-log-with-statementshttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/status-of-local-races-updated-aug-11/
2022-09-0617 min
A Slice of OrangeWhat's on the November Ballot?In this episode, Jodi gives an overview of what to expect on the November ballots.https://www.sos.ca.gov/electionshttps://ocvote.govhttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.php
2022-09-0122 min
A Slice of OrangeElection Results June 2022In this episode, Jodi goes over the current results of the June 2022 Electionhttps://electionresults.sos.ca.govhttps://politicaldata.com/2022-primary-ballots-returned-tracker/https://ocvote.gov/results/current-election-resultshttps://ocvote.gov/results/whats-left-to-counthttps://ocvote.gov/maps/index-test.php#33.6518/-117.7879/10/type=results
2022-06-0934 min
A Slice of OrangeRick Foster, Candidate for Orange County AssessorAs we close out our candidate series for the June 2022 election, we encourage all Orange County voters to visit ocballotguide.com and listen to the episodes with past candidates and ballot recommendations. In this episode, Jodi talks to Rick Foster, candidate for Orange County Assessor. Foster wants to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to realize their dream of ownership, help seniors, veterans, and disabled people receive tax savings for which they qualify, ensure nobody pays more than required, and educate the public on tax savings programs. He believes in efficiency, innovation, integrity, and transparency....
2022-05-3145 min
A Slice of OrangeOC Ballot Guide – Judicial CandidatesIn this episode, Jodi shares information and insight on the candidates of the judicial races for the June 7, 2022 Election.https://ocballotguide.comhttps://cavotes.orghttps://ocvote.govhttps://voiceofoc.orghttps://www.ocregister.comhttps://www.ocweekly.comhttps://www.orangejuiceblog.com
2022-05-2435 min
Fullerton ObserverSPECIAL Observing Fullerton Episode 10 Ft. Jodi Balma The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.In the Tenth Episode of the Observing Fullerton Episode Urooj interviews Jodi Balma. Balma is the host of the Slice of Orange podcast and Political Science professor at Fullerton College. She discusses how to vote, where to get voting information, and where to get information...
2022-05-2022 min
A Slice of OrangeMichele Bell, Candidate for Orange County Superior CourtThe series on Judicial Candidates for the June 7th, 2022 Election continues with Superior Court Commissioner Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. During her tenure there, Bell held an assignment on the Felony Panel Trial Team. She was a former board member of the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association. Learn more about why she's our choice for Seat #30 on your ballot.https://ocballotguide.com...
2022-05-1939 min
A Slice of OrangeJodi's Ballot Guide, Part 1In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including the three types of electoral rules used to determine the winners and who advances to the November Election.https://ocballotguide.comhttps://cavotes.orghttps://ocvote.govhttps://voiceofoc.orghttps://www.ocregister.comhttps://www.ocweekly.comhttps://www.orangejuiceblog.comhttps://orangecountydemocrats.comhttps://ocgop.orghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW5wOXijJjE
2022-05-1729 min
A Slice of OrangeBallot Guide, Part 2In this episode, Jodi shares how to be an informed voter and explains what's on your ballot for the June 7, 2022 Election, including an overview of the candidates as well as her endorsements.https://ocballotguide.comhttps://www.ocvote.govhttps://cavotes.orghttps://voterguide.sos.ca.govhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/hillsdale-college-charter-schools.htmlhttps://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/29/judge-temporarily-bars-tim-shaw-from-his-orange-county-board-of-education-seat/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/coronavirus/orange-county-board-of-education-sues-governor-over-schools-reopening/2404687/https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2015/02/brea-councilman-steve-vargas-accused-of-stealing-1570-intended-for-veterans-charity/https://www.ocregister.com/2015/07/20/brea-vfw-post-will-be-paid-5125-after-appeal-dropped/
2022-05-1742 min
A Slice of OrangeRay Brown, OC Superior Court Judge candidateContinuing our judicial candidate series, Jodi talks to OC Superior Court Judge candidate, Ray Brown.Ray Brown is an experienced attorney certified by the State Bar as a specialist in civil trial advocacy with many awards. Many noted his professional demeanor that is perfectly suited for the bench. He approaches the law with reverence and respect. He will serve with humility, impartiality, and decorum to provide fairness and ensure that Orange County courts deliver equal justice under the law. Our Orange County Superior Court is larger than just criminal trials. The incumbent judges are over-represented...
2022-05-1158 min
A Slice of OrangeKathy Heard, June Elections with Orange Juice BlogOn this episode, Jodi speaks about all things you should know about the incoming ballots you'll be receiving! She speaks with Kathy Heard, a redistricting commissioner on the board of education and an educated local politics resource. Listen to learn how you can prepare your vote for the upcoming election!
2022-05-061h 02
A Slice of OrangeDr. Al Mijares, Candidate for Orange County Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Al Mijares was appointed as Orange County superintendent of schools in August 2012 and elected to full terms in 2014 and 2018. He previously served for six years as vice president of the College Board, where he worked to expand the high school-to-university pipeline as part of an effort to promote college readiness and success for all students.Before joining the College Board, Dr. Mijares served for more than 11 years as superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District, which received national recognition for successfully meeting the needs of a large and diverse student body. He has also served...
2022-05-031h 05
A Slice of OrangeMarc Gibbons, Candidate for Orange County Superior Court Listen as Jodi interviews Marc A. Gibbons, local attorney running for OC Superior Court Judge, Seat 11. was born in Los Angeles and raised in La Mirada. Marc attended Beatitudes of Our Lords Catholic School, Brethren Junior High School, and Servite High School. He was admitted to practice in 2001, eventually opening up his own law office in 2002. He is also a member of the bar of the United States District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California. Listen as he shares why he is running in the upcoming election.
2022-04-2847 min
A Slice of OrangeSherine Smith, OC Board of EducationIn this episode, Jodi speaks with OC Board of Education candidate Sherine Smith. Sherine earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Education Leadership from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, She has had many jobs in the field of public education, such as deputy superintendent where she had direct oversight of all K-12 schools and programs, including preschools and adult education. Sherine capped her career as the superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified School District. Listen to see why she is a running...
2022-04-2137 min
A Slice of OrangePaulette Chaffee, OC Board of EducationPaulette attended and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Redlands in Communicative Disorders as well as a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. She has worked in public schools as a teacher and later as a speech therapist.She is a huge believer that all children deserve a quality education. For years, she has been actively involved both professionally and as a volunteer in public education. Being a mother of two young men who attended public schools and she has been an active volunteer with the PTSA groups and in the classrooms. She...
2022-04-2130 min
A Slice of OrangeSunny Park, OC Supervisor District 4Sunny Park is the first Asian American to serve as Mayor of Buena Park. In addition to serving as mayor, she represents her community on the Orange County Fire Authority and the Southern California Associations of Governments on the Community Economics and Housing Development Committee. She was recently appointed to serve on the Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee for the California League of Cities, API Caucus. Prior to her election to the Buena Park City Council, she served as a California state commissioner on the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) regulating certified public accountants licensed to practice...
2022-04-1633 min
A Slice of OrangeKimberly LaSalle, Candidate for OC Superior CourtIn this episode, Jodi speaks with Kimberly LaSalle, a candidate running for OC Superior Court. Kimberly has appeared before our courts as an attorney for 25 years. Additionally, she has I served our two largest counties as both a Deputy District Attorney and a Deputy Public Defender for almost a decade. After almost a decade of public service in the criminal law arena, Kimberly entered private practice to raise a family and represent those in need. She advocates for children with autism and other disabilities, including one of her own sons.
2022-04-1451 min
A Slice of OrangeScott Sanders, Deputy Public DefenderScott Sanders graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Emory University Law School. He is an Assistant Public Defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. He is currently in his 30th years working for the office.
2022-04-1243 min
A Slice of OrangeTony Saavadra, OC RegisterTony Saavedra is an investigative reporter specializing in legal affairs for the Orange County Register. His work has been recognized by the National Headliner Club, the Associated Press Sports Editors, the California Newspaper Publishers Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Orange County Press Club. His stories have led to the closure of a chain of badly-run group homes, the end of a state program that placed criminals in inappropriate public jobs and the creation of a civilian oversight office for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, among other things. Saavedra has covered the Los Angeles riots, the...
2022-04-0931 min
A Slice of OrangeIsrael Claustro, Candidate for OC Superior CourtIsrael Claustro is a seasoned trial lawyer who has leveraged his unique background, experience and skills to rise to a leadership position within the Orange County District Attorney’s Office – while simultaneously gaining and retaining the goodwill of the criminal justice community – by treating everyone with dignity and respect.Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents with a third grade education from a small Mexican farming town, and one of 7, Israel grew up very poor in Pomona, California. Experiencing poverty and his parents’ valiant, unceasing efforts to stave it off during his formative years forged within Israel a...
2022-04-0727 min
A Slice of OrangeBrett Wiseman, Candidate for OC Superior Court Brett Wiseman is a candidate for Orange County Superior Court Judge, Seat 33. Mr. Wiseman is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers with extensive experience in civil litigation handling trial, bench and jury, class actions, arbitration, and before administrative bodies in this state.He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor of Art in Philosophy and then attended the University of San Diego, where his involvement in the legal clinic programs was recognized with an Advocacy Commendation by...
2022-04-0539 min
A Slice of OrangeJoe Dane, Candidate for OC JudgeJoe Dane is a Commissioner with the Orange County Superior Court and has been in the criminal division presiding over cases since 2018. He is now running for election to become a Superior Court Judge. Before being sworn in as a Commissioner, Dane was a Deputy District Attorney in both Orange and Tulare County as well as in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.
2022-04-0235 min
A Slice of OrangeRedistricting ConversationUnderstand the background of the redistricting process and how it affects your city. Hear Jodi discuss with Jesse LaTour, Jane Rands, and Adrian Meza.
2022-03-312h 05
A Slice of OrangeJessica Cha, Candidate for OC Superior Court In this episode, Jodi talks with Jessica Cha who is running for the OC Superior Court Judge Seat #28 this year. Earning her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, and J.D. from the Syracuse University College of Law, Cha is now a private practice attorney who specializes in family law. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped people and families navigate the legal system noting she has a unique perspective of those who come near the judicial system. For her campaign, she hopes to ensure that all who enter her courtroom experience a level playing...
2022-03-2451 minFullerton ObserverObserving Fullerton Episode 2 Ft. Jodi Balma & Jane RandsThe Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.The 2022 June Primary has the city of Fullerton split into different districts for Congress, CA Senate, and Assembly. Professor Jodi Balma joins the team at the Fullerton Observer to discuss the new maps, who's running, and City Council redistricting.
2022-03-1739 min
A Slice of Orangejulie vue, OC Human RelationsIn this episode, Jodi speaks with julie vue, (she/they) Director of Youth and Education Program. Julie has been with OC Human Relations since Fall 2016. They lead a passionate team who are dedicated to working alongside students, parents, teachers, and administrators in Orange County schools, with the goal to improve school climate and create safe, inclusive, equitable and restorative schools. Julie graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Civic & Community Engagement and earned a Master of Arts in Education with emphasis on Social and Cultural Analysis from...
2022-03-1740 min
Fullerton Observer Observing Fullerton Episode 2 Ft. Jodi Balma from "A Slice of Orange" & Jane RandsThe Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more..The 2022 June Primary has the city of Fullerton split into different districts for Congress, CA Senate, and Assembly. Professor Jodi Balma joins the team at the Fullerton Observer to discuss the new maps, who's running, and City Council redistricting.
2022-03-1739 min
A Slice of OrangeJay Seidel, Fullerton College Hornet and Drone LabJay Seidel is a journalism professor and media adviser at Fullerton College. He advises the student publications The Hornet and Antorcha del Sur. The California Journalism Education Coalition named him Journalism Educator of the Year in 2011 and he has been a finalist for Fullerton College Teacher of the Year three times. Prior to becoming a teacher in 2005, he worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding.He is also professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He has always had a...
2022-03-1042 min
A Slice of OrangeSaskia Kennedy and Jesse La Tour, Fullerton ObserverSaskia Kennedy is a third-generation owner of the Fullerton Observer a 43-year-old volunteer community newspaper. With her business partners Jesse La Tour and Matt Leslie, they are dedicated to continuing to inform Fullertonians about the changes to their community. Saskia has owned several businesses and has traveled worldwide. In her spare time, She is an artist and gardener. She is currently returning to school to study film and broadcasting. Jesse La Tour is currently the editor of the Fullerton Observer newspaper, one of the last remaining independent local newspapers in Orange County. Prior to that, he was...
2022-03-0349 minA Slice of OrangeAl Jabbar, Anaheim Union High Board of TrusteesAl Jabbar is a candidate for Anaheim City Council, District 3 and currently serves on the Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees. As a Cypress College student, he served on the North Orange County Community College Board as a student trustee.Jabbar currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Supervisor Doug Chaffee, where he has directed more county resources to help Anaheim address health care and transportation needs. He also served Anaheim as a Cultural & Heritage Commissioner for seven years, helping promote the arts and several cultural events within the city.An active member in...
2022-02-2433 minFullerton ObserverObserving Fullerton Pilot Episode Ft. Jodi Balma from "A Slice of Orange"The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more. This week it is Jodi Balma professor at Fullerton College and Podcast host for "A Slice of Orange"
2022-02-2219 min
A Slice of OrangeKatie Kalvoda and Niosha Shakoori, Advance OC Board MembersKatie Kalvoda is founder and CEO of G3 Ventures, a nonprofit corporation specializing in impact investments, innovative philanthropy and community advocacy. She is a Board Member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and at Pacific Community Ventures, a CDFI that provides financial support and mentoring services to women and minority-owned small businesses across the United States.Niosha Shakoori is the founder of ClarusHR, has over fifteen years of experience as an in-house labor and employment attorney, most recently serving as the Chief Employment Counsel for CoreLogic. She provides counseling on HR matters including diversity, wellness...
2022-02-1725 min
A Slice of OrangeDavid Gillanders Jr., Executive Director of Pathways of HopeDavid Gillanders, Jr is the Executive Director of Pathways of Hope. David is a graduate of Fullerton College, California State University Fullerton (where, along with University of California Irvine, he continues to give back through teaching), and holds a Master of Science from DePaul University. Previous work includes various program and agency leadership roles, including working at Orange County United Way managing investments into anti-poverty programs.
2022-02-1052 min
A Slice of OrangeKara Regan, President and Founder of Amazingly Complicated Prison OutreachKara Regan is a passionate social justice fighter. She began her journey of education and experience working in the prison system by working on 3 degrees in Administration of Justice, Psychology and Social Sciences where she studied crime in a socioeconomic, sociocultural and sociological perspective. She uses public platform to bring awareness toward discrimination in the justice system through presentations of research and her experience about prison reform and advocating for public action. She is currently working on degrees in psychological sciences and criminology, law and society at the University of California, Irvine. Feeling restricted at the previous prison outreach...
2022-02-0319 minA Slice of OrangeDr. Matt Jarvis, Redistricting Expert Jodi is joined by CSUF professor Dr. Matt Jarvis whose research focuses on, among other issues, redistricting.
2021-12-2858 minA Slice of OrangeChristian Esteban, Executive Director, JOYA ScholarsJodi got the chance to chat with Christian Esteban, Executive Director of the JOYA Scholars program. The program aims to inspire and prepare students from families of low-income communities in Fullerton to succeed through higher education. By supporting students through one-on-one mentoring, academic tutoring, educational workshops, parent academy, campus visits, SAT prep, JOYA Scholars come alongside junior high and high school students to fill a relational and knowledgeable gap for students and their families for whom the school can be a confusing and intimidating process to navigate.
2021-06-1500 minA Slice of OrangeChristian Esteban, Executive Director, JOYA ScholarsJodi got the chance to speak with Christian Esteban, the current Executive Director of the JOYA Scholars program.The program's mission is to inspire and prepare students from families of low-income communities in Fullerton to succeed through higher education. When JOYA Scholars began in 2009, not a single high school student from the Garnet neighborhood in Fullerton, CA - aside from Valeria Sosa who became Garnet’s first college graduate in 2014 - was eligible for a four-year university. Today, there are students enrolled at the University of California Irvine, University of California Riverside, and California State University Fullerton. Ev...
2021-06-1448 minA Slice of OrangeVice Mayor Tammy Kim, City of IrvineJodi welcomed Irvine's Vice Mayor, Tammy Kim, to the podcast, to discuss her historic election to the City Council and to reflect on AAPI Heritage Month as an immigrant from Korea.Vice Mayor Tammy Kim was elected to City Council in November 2020 in a historic win beating out thirteen other candidates to take first place., with more than 43,700 votes, the highest vote count for any City Council candidate in the city’s history. Tammy is a mother, a nonprofit leader, educator, community advocate, small business owner and former corporate executive.
2021-05-111h 08A Slice of OrangeVincent Tran, Community Engagement Coordinator, VietRISEJodi is joined by Vincent Tran, Community Engagement Coordinator, VietRISE.Vincent is a community organizer, a second-generation Vietnamese American, and a lifelong resident of Orange County. As Community Engagement Coordinator for VietRISE, he helps organize Vietnamese residents to defend immigrant rights and housing rights. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as a member of the COVID-19 Community Response team and led a team of Census field staff that contacted and assisted over 5,000 Vietnamese residents to complete the 2020 Census.
2021-05-0148 minA Slice of OrangeGavin Kane, Board Member, LGBT Center of Orange CountyGavin Kane a Member of the Orange County LGBTQ Center Board of Directors.An Orange County native, Gavin is currently working at California State University, Fullerton for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. He started at Fullerton College, transferred to UCLA graduating summa cum laude, and is now pursuing graduate studies at California State University, Fullerton.Jodi got a chance to connect with Gavin to discuss his higher education journey and path to serving his local community through board membership.
2021-04-1733 minA Slice of OrangeDr. Shana Charles, Public Health Policy ExpertDr. Shana Alex Charles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at Cal State Fullerton. She worked as Director of Health Insurance Studies and nine years as a Senior Research Associate at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Dr. Charles's research focuses on expansions of health insurance and its impact on access to care, and underinsurance among those with coverage. She also specializes in political issues surrounding health care reform at both the state and the national levels. Dr. Charles is also an active member of the California Health Benefits Review Program faculty task force...
2021-04-0844 minA Slice of OrangeZoot Velaso, Director of the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research, California State University FullertonZoot Velasco is Director of the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research at California State University Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business & Economics. There, he hosts the Gianneschi Fellowship in Social Impact Leadership, G3X programs, the popular 501(c)3(b)(s) podcast, research projects, and coaches organizations from Victorville to San Pedro. He is a professor of Business and Marketing at Mihaylo College as well as Nonprofit Management and Leadership at California Polytechnic Institute, Pomona.Zoot has authored two books: The First Hundred Days: Leading Small non-Profits Out of The Wilderness (Amazon Press) and The History of the Mu...
2021-03-1941 minA Slice of OrangeDr. Mike Moodian, Co-Director of the Orange County Annual Survey, Professor at Chapman University, Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities at Chapman University since 2007. He codirects Wilkinson College’s Orange County Annual Survey and teaches for the Leadership Studies minor and Integrated Educational Studies major programs.Mike has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and commentaries and has been a guest op-ed contributor for newspapers such as the Orange County Register, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Jose Mercury News, Voice of OC, and Los Angeles Daily News. He has presented his research at national and international conferences and has served as an expert commentator on...
2021-03-1254 minA Slice of OrangeJim Box, Director of Community Service, City of Buena ParkJim Box is a life-long public administrator in Orange County. He is currently the Director of Community Service at the City of Buena Park and was previously the Stanton City Manager, having served Stanton for over twenty years. Jim is also an adjunct professor of public administration at Fullerton College.Jim connected with Jodi to talk about the side of politics that is so often not understood - public administration - and how it impacts every aspect of your communities.
2021-03-0537 minA Slice of OrangeCarrie, Laura, and Jeanette talk with Jodi about Homeshare OC!Homeshare OC is a program of Homeless Intervention Services OC that aims at tackling the student housing crisis. The program's innovative approach to student housing not only provides safe and affordable living conditions but also fosters an environment where students can thrive and succeed in their academic pursuits. Jodi sits down with Carrie, Laura, and Jeanette to talk about housing policy and how college students in America are struggling to achieve their goals.
2021-02-2630 minA Slice of OrangeLt. Commander Jay Chen, Community College Trustee, Candidate for Congress (D-39)Lieutenant Commander Jay Chen is a Navy intelligence officer, small business owner, and President of the Board of Trustees for Mt. San Antonio.He is the first Democrat to throw his hat in the race to unseat Republican Rep. Young Kim in California's competitive 39th Congressional district. Jay is no stranger to this race. He ran in 2012 against Republican Rep. Ed Royce, which culminated into the strongest showing a Democrat ever produced against the long-term Congressman. His 2012 race is attributed to laying the groundwork for Democrats like Rep. Gil Cisneros' victory in 2018.Jay...
2021-02-1836 minA Slice of OrangeDr. Vicki Calhoun, Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) Board of Trustees, Area 3Dr. Calhoun is the first African-American to hold elected office in Fullerton, California.As a little girl growing up in Fullerton, Dr. Calhoun was bussed from her home school, Maple Elementary to Laguna Road, a school in a more affluent area of the City. She received a strong foundation in academics at Laguna and at the other Fullerton schools, she later attended Ladera Vista Junior High and Fullerton High.Having that foundation enabled Dr. Calhoun to succeed in higher education, earning her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.Jodi talks with Dr. Calh...
2021-02-1133 minA Slice of OrangeJose Trinidad Castañeda, Fullerton Planning Commissioner, Climate ActivistWe're back!To kick off the new year, Jodi interviews Jose Trinidad Castañeda. Jose is a Fullerton native, serves on the City of Fullerton Planning Commission, and has served on the Parks and Recreation Commission and South Coast AQMD Youth Council. Jose played a leading role in the historic election of Democrat Fullerton Councilman Fred Jung, district 1, a historically conservative district.He graduated from Fullerton College and California State University, Los Angeles, and works in the environmental non-profit sector.
2021-02-0529 minA Slice of OrangeAssemblyman Phil Chen (R-55th District)Phil Chen is a Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing District 55. He assumed office in 2016. His current term ends on December 4, 2022. He ran for re-election to the California State Assembly to represent District 55. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.Chen previously served as a representative on the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Education in California. He was first elected to the board in November 2011 and served until he took office in the Assembly.Phillip Chen earned his B.A. in communications from California State University, Fullerton, as well as...
2020-12-1636 minA Slice of OrangeGetting to know Fullerton's new City CouncilmenFred Jung and Nick Dunlap both recently won seats on the Fullerton City Council in districts 1 and 2, respectively. I got a chance to talk to them about why they ran, their experience campaigning during a pandemic, and what they plan to do when they formally join the council.
2020-12-0134 minA Slice of OrangeElection Results, part 2, with Steven Sherry, Co-Founder and Principal Strategist at NewWave StrategiesThe election didn't just end on November 3rd. There are ballots STILL being counted and campaigns are anxiously awaiting those remaining results. Did the type of race those campaigns ran impact their long, drawn-out result? This is just one of the many questions answered in today's episode with Democratic political consultant Steven Sherry.
2020-11-1357 minA Slice of OrangePost-Election Triage with Dr. Sarah Hill, Professor at California State University-FullertonWe're still watching those final mail-in ballots trickle in and get counted but we have a pretty clear idea of who won and what happened on November 3rd. To help triage these election results, I invited onto the podcast Dr. Sarah Hill, a professor at Cal State Fullerton and graduate of California Institute of Technology
2020-11-061h 00A Slice of OrangeThe Scariest People in Orange CountyHalloween is right around the corner! So, in the spirit of the festivities, I spoke to Gustavo Arellano, features writer for the Los Angeles Times, covering mostly Southern California, and Gabriel San Roman, a journalist who wrote for the OC Weekly in 2006 and later became a staff writer until the newspaper's closing in 2019, and now manages a well-known blog, about some of the scariest politicians in Orange County.
2020-10-2945 minA Slice of OrangeWhat happens when you win in the primary? Deana Miller, Brea-Olinda School Board Member, has the answer.What happens when there's only one person on the ballot? Uncontested seats aren't common, but sometimes you can win a seat without a campaign.What's that experience like? To find out I spoke with Deana Miller, Brea-Olinda School Board Member, who won her seat in the primary.
2020-10-2818 minA Slice of OrangeThe Informed Voter with Anaheim High School Government Teacher Michelle MajewskiWe're a week away from the 2020 presidential election and already over 60 million Americans have voted. That begs the question, what does it mean to be an informed voter, and how can young voters learn about the impact of their vote not just for president but for all elective offices and ballot propositions? To help answer that question I spoke to Michelle Majewski who is well known in North Orange County as a government teacher who emphasis local civics.
2020-10-2724 minA Slice of OrangeBetty Valencia, ActivistBeatriz "Betty" Valencia is the last of twelve children and daughter of Antonia and Ricardo. She was born in Mexico City and brought to the United States at the age of six. She often recalls spending the first part of her school year learning the English language and customs. Betty is a seasoned businesswoman, rising the ranks to become Vice President of Operations in the private sector, and is furthering her leadership development as a PhD student in Leadership Studies at Chapman University. She was a candidate for the Orange City Council in 2018.
2020-10-2041 minA Slice of OrangeNeal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of VotersNeal Kelley is Registrar of Voters for Orange County, California, the fifth-largest voting jurisdiction in the United States, serving more than 1.6 million registered voters. He joined the County as Chief Deputy Registrar of Voters in May 2004. Appointed Registrar of Voters in April 2006 by County Executive Officer, Thomas G. Mauk, Kelley has led the Registrar of Voters’ office through the largest cycle of elections in the County’s 123-year history. In his role as the County’s chief election official, he leads an organization responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions, and maintaining voter records.
2020-10-1526 minA Slice of OrangeSen. Josh Newman, Candidate, Senate District 29Senator Josh Newman is running for election to the California State Senate to represent District 29. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. Josh is a former Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing District 29. He was recalled from the position on June 5, 2018. Ling Ling Chang (R) was selected as his replacement after the Republicans targeted him for voting for the California Gas Tax, for which the GOP falsely accused Josh of being the deciding vote.
2020-10-1347 minA Slice of OrangeBallot Measures Part 3: The big ones-15, 20, 22, 23These ballot measures are not only spending the most money trying to convince you one way or another but could also change major tax policy and enact criminal justice reform.
2020-10-0924 minA Slice of OrangeBallot Measures Part 2: Understanding props 16, 19, 21, 25Propositions 16, 19, 21, 25 have raised some serious cash and range from instituting affirmative action policies in admissions, and hiring practices are the University of California to repealing Costa Hawkins.
2020-10-0626 minA Slice of OrangeBallot Measures Part 1: A deep dive into measurers 14, 17, 18, 24The November 2020 ballot measurers span the gamut. In this episode, we look at measures 14, 17, 18, and 24 to explore their fiscal and legal impact throughout California.
2020-10-0117 minA Slice of OrangeLaShe Rodriguez, Candidate, Placentia-Yorba Linda School BoardLaShe's life experiences informed her thinking that local government affects the community more directly than distant federal and state decisions – especially surrounding youth development and K-12 education, which is why she decided to run for school board. She currently serves as the Chief of Staff for Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee. LaShé earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of California Riverside and later earned a Master’s Degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.
2020-09-2919 minA Slice of OrangeDr. Jose Moreno, Anaheim City CouncilmanCouncilman Moreno represents Anaheim's third district which encompasses much of the North Central region. Before his election to the city council, he served on the school board of 8 years. He is an associate professor of Chicano and Latino Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He has served on the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, the Association of American Colleges & Universities Making Excellence Inclusive project, and the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Student Success Task Force. Dr. Moreno has also served as the president of the Latino community organization Los Amigos of Orange County and on the...
2020-09-2438 minA Slice of OrangeTony Saavedra, OC Register Investigative ReporterTony Saavedra is an investigative reporter specializing in legal affairs for the Orange County Register. His work has been recognized by the National Headliner Club, the Associated Press Sports Editors, the California Newspaper Publishers Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and the Orange County Press Club. His stories have led to the closure of a chain of badly-run group homes, the end of a state program that placed criminals in inappropriate public jobs and the creation of a civilian oversight office for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, among other things. Saavedra has covered the Los Angeles riots, the...
2020-09-2226 minA Slice of OrangeMiguel Alvarez, Candidate for North OC Community College Board District 4Not very many people know what a community college district does, let alone what it is! In this episode, we talk to Miguel Alvarez who is running for the board, and details his candidacy, his campaign, and why you should care about who gets elected to your community college board. Miguel is an education policy expert and advocate. He was raised right here in North Orange County and is an alumnus of Fullerton College and UCLA. If elected, Miguel will be the first openly LGBT+ Latinx trustee on the North Orange County Community College District board.
2020-09-1733 minA Slice of OrangeSharon Quirk-Silva, Assemblywoman (65th District)Sharon Quirk-Silva is a mother, teacher, former Mayor of Fullerton, and Member of the California State Assembly.Sharon has deep ties to Orange County. Sharon came to Fullerton when she was two, was educated in Orange County public schools, and earned her degrees from Fullerton College, UCLA, and CSU Fullerton.She found a passion for education, serving as a classroom teacher for more than thirty years. Education is a family affair. Her husband Jesus Silva, who is also on the Fullerton City Council, teaches math at Nicolas Junior High School and her four children all...
2020-09-1534 minA Slice of OrangeLauren Klatzker, Fullerton Joint Union High School District TrusteeLauren is a seasoned public school teacher who successfully earned a spot on the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board--surprising many by beating two well-known candidates by simply out-working them and taking nothing for granted. In this episode, Lauren tells us what it means to be the underdog in a campaign and the power that school board members have in our community.
2020-09-1000 minA Slice of OrangeAhmad Zahra, Fullerton City Councilman Ahmad represents Fullerton's 5th City Council district. He made headlines when he shocked the political world with his election to the council, being the first openly-gay elected council member. As if that wasn't enough of a barrier-breaking accomplishment, Ahmad is a doctor, film-maker, and a Syrian immigrant. In this podcast, we talk to Ahmad about his life and what motivated him to run.
2020-09-0827 minA Slice of OrangeGrant Henninger, Anaheim Activist, Commissioner, and former CandidateJodi talks to Grant Henninger, a local activist in Anaheim, California who attempted a run for Anaheim City Council from the notoriously conservative Anaheim Hills district. He is active in his community and serves on various city commissions.
2020-09-0300 minA Slice of OrangeJust Jodi-Welcome to a Slice of Orange, where it's all things North Orange County politics, all the timeWe're kicking off this podcast to put local politics in focus. Why North Orange County? Because it all happens here--North Orange County is where both former state Sen. John Briggs--the author of California's Proposition 6, the so-called Briggs Initiative, that would have allowed teachers to be fired for being homosexual and admitting to that fact--was from. But, in the same generation, it is also the place where a gay, Syrian refugee was elected to City Council.This is a different kind of podcast. We're going to interview elected officials, local commissioners, party leaders, interest groups, and activists on...
2020-09-0121 min
Life’s a Trip PodcastU.S. Politics & Black Lives Matter with Professor Jodi BalmaSeason 1, Episode 9. Black Lives Matter has taken the world by storm, and while some people might think it's only an issue in the United States, the movement has made it clear that racism is very much a global issue. This important episode features Political Science Professor Jodi Balma, and focuses on the history of racial oppression in the United States leading up to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. It also dives into how Americans have reacted to COVID-19, and the controversy of opinions vs. scientific facts regarding the virus.
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