Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, discusses the State Legislatures's "suspense file," how the state is handling a potential $32 billion budget shortfall, and the nitty-gritty of how a bill moves through committees. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

John Laird, California State Senator, on collaborating with other state governments, a recent bill with the Sierra Conservancy, and how bills are named. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Tina Baine, author of AROMASTORY: The Overlooked History Of An Underdog Town, on her journalism background, local land grants, and the 12-year process of writing AROMASTORY (which, according to Baine, was not unlike childbirth). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and Kaos.

Fred Keeley, mayor of Santa Cruz, discusses his personal history in Santa Cruz, pay issues in local government, and the city's various housing expansion efforts (most notably south of Laurel). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and "Kalamity Kyle" Keller.

John Laird, California State Senator, on the pitfalls of corporate fundraising, UCSC on-campus housing, and recent environmental issues in the Sierra Nevada. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Dave Reid -- Director of the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience -- discuss the office's founding, their response to recent winter storms, and what a public works official can and can't control. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Griffin Boyle and Gine Johnson from Central Coast Community Energy 3CE discuss their efforts to re-direct profits locally, the function and importance of heat pumps, and 3CE's Electrify Your Home program. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Jim Greiner, percussionist for local band Yuji Tojo, on layering electric guitar tracks, musical influences, and the "business" part of the "music business." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, speaks on the recent deadline for "gutting and amending" bills, how her office writes bills, and "new Assembly smell." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Don Lane, former mayor of Santa Cruz, discusses his recent Lookout Santa Cruz op-ed entitled "Eight things you know about homelessness that are wrong." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and Kaos.

John Laird, California State Senator, on his encounter with President Biden, touring disaster sites in Santa Cruz County, and the recent Benchlands encampment closure. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, Tamara Caselin Avila ("DJ Tamarindo"), and Kaos.

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, speaks on President Biden's recent visit to Santa Cruz, the different federal agencies involved in storm response, and the bills she's currently working on. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.

Nick Pasculli, Chief Public Information Officer and Communications Director for Monterey County, discusses the logistics behind disaster declarations, what Monterey County is doing to prepare for the next storm, and storm safety protocol. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and "Kalamity Kyle" Keller.

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, on her recent election win, her experience as a rules committee staffer, and joining various Assembly committees. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.

Matt Miller, Senior Program Specialist for local nonprofit Ecology Action, talks about his time at UCSC, Eco Action's Adult Bike Program, and the possibility of improving bike infrastructure in Santa Cruz. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.

Mark Stone, CA State Assemblymember, discusses recent redistricting, not running for re-election, and the work he's most proud of. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Golden Voice Gene" Fintz, and Tamara Caselin Avila ("DJ Tamarindo").

Rosemary Menard, head of Santa Cruz City Water Department, discusses "climate-proofing" Santa Cruz's water system, the "Pure Water Soquel" project, and current aquifer storage. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Golden Voice Gene" Fintz, and Tamara Caselin Avila ("DJ Tamarindo").

Lee Butler, Director of the Santa Cruz City Planning and Development Department, discusses the current big push for development, recent bills from the state congress, and the city's progress meeting the 747 new housing units required for the 2015-2023 housing dev't cycle. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Tamara Caselin Avila ("DJ Tamarindo").

Tony Shafer, retired fireman, on wild firefighting strategy, questions residents should ask their fire district/County Board of Supervisors/City Council, and prepping for fire disasters. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.

Tom Brezsny, longtime Santa Cruz real estate agent, talks about studying for the real estate exam when the 1989 earthquake hit, watching people move into vs. leave town, and recent developments in the real estate world. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.