Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including transparency in the Legislature, restoring civility in government, being a problem solver, the future of transportation, addressing the fentanyl crisis, spatial computing, and Governor Newsom’s interview with Sean Hannity.
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including transparency in the Legislature, restoring civility in government, being a problem solver, the future of transportation, addressing the fentanyl crisis, spatial computing, and Governor Newsom’s interview with Sean Hannity.
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heather Hadwick discuss a number of topics including Heather’s journey to the Legislature, bears & wolves, MLB opening day, solving the insurance crisis, CalFire’s new fire hazard maps, another proposed PG&E rate increase, the Menendez brothers resentencing, the COVID 5-year anniversary, Newsom mailing phones to CEOs, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Clip of the Week: Insurance Commissioner says new regulations will bring down rates by end of 2026 https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1902582942431637909?s=61 Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/ricardo-lara-testifies-california-insurance-crisis/64235775 Cal fire hazard maps expand in latest release https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/calfire-maps-hazard-california/ Another PG&E rate increase request https://www.kcra.com/article/pge-rate-request-california-investors/64247177 Menendez brothers resentencing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-10/hochman-menendez-brothers-resentencing Is bipartisanship rare? https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/03/bipartisan-legislation-california-politics/ California schools 5 years post-COVID https://edsource.org/2025/five-years-later-moments-that-defined-covid-19s-impact-on-education-in-california/727629 New desalination technology being tested in CA https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-03-21/desalination-tech-tested Newsom sends burner phones to California CEOs https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302266714.html Nearly 50% of CA voters would support a Republican governor https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article302530709.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick on X (@hhadwickAD1) https://x.com/hhadwickAD1 Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Ali Macedo discuss a number of topics including Ali’s journey to the Legislature, the importance of supporting agriculture, new homelessness data from the nonpartisan LAO, a bill that would fundamentally change self-defense law in California, a new Assembly report on permitting reform, and their reactions to Governor Gavin Newsom’s new podcast. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblywoman Ali Macedo Newsom touts new website created to track homelessness spending https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1894135627806859682?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Actual results on homelessness from the nonpartisan LAO https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1897488909392851230?s=61 New audit finds LA severely lacking in homelessness oversight https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-06/court-ordered-audit-finds-flaws-in-l-a-citys-homeless-services New “Responsibility to Shelter” policy would give people 3 chances to accept services https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/san-jose-responsibility-to-shelter-initiative/3811316/ AB 1333 (Zbur) would dramatically change self-defense law in CA https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/californias-self-defense-bill-causes-controversy/103-b162d8f9-376d-40f1-9502-355370d653c1# Yolo DA comments: https://x.com/jeffreisig/status/1898777357235953931 New report emphasizes how hard it is to build in CA https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/03/california-construction-permitting-wicks/ Clips of the week: This is Newsom Podcast debuts w/ Charlie Kirk as guest Clip 1: https://x.com/collinrugg/status/1897652497285533839?s=61 Clip 2: https://x.com/charliekirk11/status/1897652344558584276?s=61 Clip 3: https://x.com/jackposobiec/status/1897692031322906669?s=61 Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblywoman Ali Macedo on X (@AsmwomanMacedo) https://x.com/asmwomanmacedo Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Greg Wallis discuss a number of topics including how the state’s low carbon fuel standard harms affordability, the legislative bill deadline, natural gas bans, a big city shift on homelessness, enforcing Prop. 36, Californians support of high speed rail, state-owned oil refineries, new baseball rules, Bigfoot, and other stories of the week. New baseball rules https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-passes-two-rules-changes-for-2025-season-one-on-shifts-and-one-on-replay-per-report/ https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/nx-s1-5304103/mlb-ball-strike-umpire-abs-challenge The bill deadline has passed, how many bills are there with the new 35 bill limit? https://x.com/chrismicheli/status/1893165160682135801?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Bigfoot proposed as state cryptid https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article300522299.html LCFS rules, which would raise gas prices, rejected by state legal office https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/02/california-new-fuel-rules-rejected-state-legal-office-gas-prices/ Legislative Republicans raise affordability concerns about bans on natural gas https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0oduuajcrqqs15wyazvfp/Letter-to-DOE_2725_1.pdf?rlkey=fmn0j0k5orkxcq8xjo8vmwihx&st=n7a213tv&dl=0 San Jose shifting its strategy on homelessness https://www.kqed.org/news/12026437/san-jose-mayor-proposes-permanent-shift-homeless-funding-from-housing-shelter Fremont passes new ordinance on homeless encampments https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/fremont-camping-ban-ordinance-folo/ Counties face challenges implementing Prop. 36 https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/02/prop-36-arrests-treatment/ Do Californians actually support High Speed Rail? https://ktla.com/news/california/majority-of-californians-still-support-high-speed-rail-project-polling-shows/ Latino Republicans launch bipartisan Hispanic Caucus https://x.com/joshua_hoover/status/1889722728824885306?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng California now considering state-owned oil refineries https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-02-16/is-california-government-considering-oil-refinery-takeovers-yes-it-is Newsom vows to veto expansion of California Sanctuary State law https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/13/newsom-sanctuary-law-trump-00204012 LA fires spark new proposals on streamlining building permits https://calmatters.org/housing/2025/02/la-fires-building-permits/ California homeowners will be charged to cover FAIR plan shortfall https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/homeowners-insurance-costs-rising-in-california-fair-plan/ State Farm rate hike request shot down by Insurance Commissioner https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/02/regulator-stops-california-home-insurance-price-hike/ Bills to crack down on looting introduced by Democrats and Republicans https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-12/lawmakers-want-to-target-wildfire-looters-is-it-just-another-chance-to-be-tough-on-crime New statewide maps label over 2 million acres of local land as “high” or “very high” fire danger https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/california-wildlfires-high-hazard-new-maps/ Satirical Relief: Latest Babylon Bee headlines https://babylonbee.com/news CA Innovation Coin to feature Steve Jobs https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/02/19/california-nominates-steve-jobs-for-its-american-innovation-coin-1-coin-to-be-produced-by-u-s-mint/ https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-innovation-dollar-coins/ Clip of the Week: Steve Jobs on what separates the people who do things from the people that just dream about doing them https://x.com/sahilbloom/status/1791432472074260733?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Greg Wallis on X (@AsmWallis) https://x.com/asmwallis Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover interviews newly elected Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez and they discuss a number of topics including why Jeff ran for office, their Super Bowl reactions, a recap of Special Session, making wildfires a priority, California’s falling test scores, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez Clip of the Week: DunKings commercial https://youtu.be/W5VzQ8OV3X0 Supermajority approves $50 million to counter new administration https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/california-trump-lawsuits-immigrant-aid-00202256 Newsom signing statement https://x.com/zavalaa/status/1888019784283078918?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng High speed rail on the brink of extinction? https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/02/high-speed-rail-trump-train/ Nuclear power being explored as a solution to California’s energy needs https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/artificial-intelligence-is-bringing-nuclear-power-back-from-the-dead-maybe-even-in-california/ Nation Report Card student test scores https://edsource.org/2025/california-still-lags-behind-pre-pandemic-reading-and-math-scores-on-national-assessment/725806 Legislature and Newsom get only “B” grades on environmental scorecard in 2024 https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article299393474.html#:~:text=California%20lawmakers%20notched%20key%20environmental,California%20Environmental%20Voters%20annual%20scorecard Newsom executive order on water https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-newsom-water-san-joaquin-valley-tariffs/ Investigators narrow in on cause of Palisades fire https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-30/inside-the-intense-search-for-what-or-who-started-the-palisades-fire New taxes to fund fire fighting and prevention? https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/02/funds-to-fight-fires-california-00201873?nname=california-playbook&nid=00000150-384f-da43-aff2-bf7fd35a0000&nrid=00000172-7624-ddb4-ad72-7facb1dc0002 LA wildfire recovery czar will now work for free https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-08/critics-assail-decision-to-pay-recovery-czar-500-000-over-90-days Bipartisan bill introduced to fund CalFire year round https://calmatters.org/environment/wildfires/2025/02/la-fires-firefighters/ Newsom and Musk both express concerns about the California Coastal Commision https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/16/elon-musk-gavin-newsom-common-cause-los-angeles-fires-00198576 Protesters shut down LA freeway https://ktla.com/news/local-news/massive-protest-against-trump-deportations-forms-near-downtown-l-a-lapd-calls-it-non-permitted/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez on X (@AsmJeffGonzalez) https://x.com/asmjeffgonzalez Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their predictions for 2025, Joe’s inauguration trip, Governor Newsom’s brief meeting with President Trump in Southern California, the ongoing legislative special session, wildfire prevention, the TikTok ban, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Assemblyman Joe Patterson Clip of the Week: Governor Newsom meets President Trump outside Air Force 1 in Southern California https://x.com/specnews1socal/status/1882951370505900506?s=61 Special session: $50 million to fight incoming administration https://calmatters.org/newsletter/california-trump-legal-fees-fund/ Supermajority won’t link “Trump-proofing” fund and LA fire aid after pressure mounts https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298588128.html Palisades reservoir was empty when fires hit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-22/why-has-a-reservoir-in-palisades-stood-empty-for-a-year 10 legislators hold healing circle at State Capitol https://x.com/eytanwallace/status/1881892840000880675?s=61 False reports of immigration enforcement https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article298476158.html California abandons clean truck rules https://calmatters.org/environment/2025/01/trump-california-withdraws-diesel-clean-air-rules/ Protect Girls Sports Act introduced https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-16/new-republican-bill-would-ban-transgender-girls-from-high-school-sports-in-california Labor vs. AI fight intensifies https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/unions-plot-ai-strategy/ TikTok ban upheld, then put on hold https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-17/tiktok-ban-whats-next Newsom talks tough on efficiency, despite growing government https://calmatters.org/politics/capitol/2025/01/gavin-newsom-spending-california-trump/ Predictions for 2025 https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/galleries/ten-predictions-for-2025/24/ Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Assemblyman Joe Patterson on X (@Patterdude) https://x.com/patterdude Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s budget release, LA’s devastating fires, the Supermajority’s special session, Zuckerberg on censorship, New Year’s resolutions, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sheehy Strategy Group Devastating fires hit southern California https://apnews.com/article/california-fires-things-to-know-winds-f93d41dc901e352b63e86ab67ef7790e Fire hydrants: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-09/california-fires-water-supply-problems Mistaken alert: https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/technical-glitch-triggers-mass-evacuation-warning-20025869.php Senate insurance chair remains vacant amid corruption probe: https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-democrat-senate-bribery-investigation/ The Supermajority’s Special Session https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298253818.html $50 million deal struck: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/01/newsom-and-legislative-leaders-strike-50m-deal-to-trump-proof-california-00197729 Republicans call for session on fire and insurance: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/769oveypmi09fd9pxadp2/Letter-on-Special-Session-on-the-State-of-Insurance_11025_1.pdf New public safety chair https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article297898793.html Prop. 36 having an immediate impact https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298008928.html Homelessness up another 3% in 2024 https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2025/01/hud-pit-count-2024/ 2 big lawsuits to kick off the year: -Tribes sue cardrooms over gaming under new SB 549 framework https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/california-casinos-sue-cardrooms/ -Business groups sue over new law limiting free speech in the workplace https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/01/meeting-law-suit/ Clip of the Week: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg explains why they are changing how their platform handles content moderation https://x.com/warclandestine/status/1877792936609370183?s=46&t=0hH9KM7DV1CXd3p6fnC-ng Overview of the Governor’s budget announcement https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/gavin-newsom-2025-california-budget/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article298309438.html Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Follow Tom Sheehy on X (@SheehyStrategy) https://x.com/sheehystrategy Download Sheehy Strategy Group’s 2025 Guide to the New Members of the Legislature: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c38d21471069918a14539ff/t/674f67fdeb89fa79ecdba0b5/1733257225984/LegislativeGuide2025.pdf Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of Order Podcast (@pointoforderpod) https://linktr.ee/pointoforderpod…
In the final episode of the year Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matt Dias, CEO and President of the California Forestry Association, to discuss the current state of California’s forests, the benefits of biomass, and how responsible forest management can help us reduce catastrophic wildfires. Point of Order will return with new episodes in 2025!…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni to discuss a number of topics including the value of phone-free spaces, the impact technology has on our daily lives, and how phone-free schools are transforming education.
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matt Ross with Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft (CARRT) to discuss a number of topics including important statistics on retail theft in California, stories of those who have been impacted, what policies led to the current situation, and what we can do to fix it.…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Vince Sugrue, Legislative Director for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 104, to discuss a number of topics including the Oakland sports drama, rock climbing, the sheet metal profession and apprenticeships, the history of prevailing wage, the future of commercial infrastructure, and the Top 3 historical TV miniseries.…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s special session on gas prices, some of the top bills Newsom signed by the September 30th deadline, and some of the main bills he chose to veto.
Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Josh Lowenthal discuss a number of topics including developing consensus in a divided Legislature, how to work effectively across the aisle, what high school was like with Snoop Dogg and Cameron Diaz in Long Beach, concerns with the Appropriations process, managing legislative caucuses with diverse interests, the harms of social media, and ways to interrupt the phone-based childhood.…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Matthew Estipona, Director of Government and Community Engagement for ABC NorCal, to discuss a number of topics including ultra marathons, housing construction, apprenticeships, and our top 10 favorite movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his Capitol Director Teresa Trujillo to discuss a number of topics including the last week of legislative session, his bill to increase accountability over homelessness spending, the Phone-Free Schools Act, the revival of a bill to expand early prison release, a deal on an effort to fund journalism, Generation Z’s distrust of government, parents using Waymo to get their kids to school, the latest news in Matthew Perry’s death, driver’s licenses coming to digital wallets, and the latest numbers on Prop. 36.…
Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Senator Scott Wilk to discuss a number of topics including Wilk’s thoughts as a departing legislator, last week’s appropriations suspense hearing, smartphones in schools, homeless encampment enforcement, Governor Newsom’s $200,000 photographer, and the growing bipartisan support for Proposition 36.…