• Ep. 15 | Election Day! & How Do We Think About Disappointing Results?
    Nov 5 2024

    Happy Election Day! Today is the day to get out to the polls and exercise the greatest privilege we have in this country: voting! After months of preparation together, we finally get to cast our ballots and make known the representatives we want in office and our views on the 10 propositions affecting California. But some make the argument that living in a state like California means that your vote doesn’t really matter. How do we respond to this if the results of the election aren’t what we hope for them to be? If the outcomes of the propositions are not what we voted for, then did our vote really matter at all? I want to give you some encouragement on how to think about election results, whether good or bad, on today’s election episode of The California Conversation!

    You can find my voter guide and resources on candidates here:

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my 2024 Voter Guide at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/voter-guide for a summary of the propositions. For sources used in researching today's episode, check out my corresponding article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/election-day.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - 00:04:59 Happy Election Day!

    00:05:00 - 00:09:32 Examples of Failed Propositions

    00:09:33 - 00:11:48 Examples of Failed Campaigns

    00:11:49 - 00:15:44 Examples of Political Movements

    00:15:45 - 00:22:03 The American Legacy

    00:22:04 - 00:23:01 How to Think About Tonight's Election Results

    00:23:02 - 00:28:46 Encouragement to the Christian Specifically

    00:28:47 - 00:30:14 Final Thoughts

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    30 mins
  • Ep. 13 | My Voter Guide!
    Oct 29 2024

    With election day just ONE WEEK away, it is time to prepare your ballot and decide how you will be voting on all the measures we have covered together on the show! I’ll be walking through the California ballot with you today to recap all the important issues up for your vote!

    You can find my voter guide and resources on candidates here:

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my 2024 Voter Guide at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/voter-guide for a summary of the propositions and my recommendations in today's episode.

    Additionally, here are a few resources for doing research on candidates:

    https://restoringthecaliforniadream.com/

    https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1202

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - 00:03:40 Show Introduction & Structure

    00:03:41 - 00:06:14 Proposition 2

    00:06:15 - 00:07:35 Proposition 3

    00:07:36 - 00:09:52 Proposition 4

    00:09:53 - 00:11:38 Proposition 5

    00:11:39 - 00:13:33 Proposition 6

    00:13:34 - 00:15:13 Proposition 32

    00:15:14 - 00:17:04 Proposition 33

    00:17:05 - 00:19:07 Proposition 34

    00:19:08 - 00:21:21 Proposition 35

    00:21:22 - 00:23:01 Proposition 36

    00:23:02 - 00:26:10 Reminder to Vote!

    00:26:11 - 00:27:01 Important Announcements & Show Conclusion

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    27 mins
  • Ep. 12 | Prop. 32: Have We Reached the Maximum for Minimum Wage?
    Oct 22 2024

    Proposition 32 is a familiar proposal, as it seeks to raise the minimum wage in California - this time up to $18 per hour. This would place California as the state with the highest minimum wage across the country. But what economic effects would this increase have? And would it really help minimum wage workers? Join me as we cover our final ballot initiative together on this week's episode of The California Conversation!

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-32 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - 01:48 Show Introduction

    01:49-03:51 Summary of Proposition 32

    03:52 - 06:47 Support & Opposition

    06:48 - 12:10 Argument 1 - Inflation

    12:11 - 18:56 Argument 2 - Effects on Businesses

    18:57 - 26:49 Common Sense Responses

    26:50 -28:29 What's Next? & Show Conclusion

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    28 mins
  • Ep. 11 | Prop. 34: Transparency in Healthcare or Unconstitutional Manipulation?
    Oct 15 2024

    Proposition 34 regulates how healthcare entities can spend revenues they earn through drug discount programs. But is this proposition really meant to help patients, or are there deeper motivations underneath the surface? I’m your host Tess Abraham, and we will be covering what I think is one of the most interesting propositions on our ballot this election on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

    On another note, we have covered 8 propositions so far, and have just 2 to go including Prop. 34 today – so it is more important than ever to get the word out and stay informed on everything coming your way in November! Join me for this week's discussion of Proposition 34!

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-34 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    27 mins
  • Ep. 10 | Prop. 6: Does the California Constitution Allow Slavery?
    Oct 8 2024

    Proposition 6 seeks to change the language in the California constitution to remove the ability of the state to use involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for crime. Supporters of the proposition argue that this amounts to modern-day slavery and is both inhumane and reprehensible. Does the state constitution allow slavery? Or is there more to understand?

    On another note, we have covered 7 propositions so far, and have just 3 to go including Prop. 6 today – so it is more important than ever to get the word out and stay informed on everything coming your way in November! Join me for this week's discussion of Proposition 6!

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-6 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    27 mins
  • Ep. 9 | Prop. 35: What is the Health Plan Tax?
    Oct 1 2024

    In California, the Managed Care Organization Provider Tax is paid by healthcare providers to fund the state’s healthcare program. Proposition 35 would make this tax permanent, and restrict the ways the government can use the funds. What does all of this mean for you, and how should you think about it at the ballot box? Join me on this week's episode of The California Conversation to discuss all of this and more, and to be prepared for the upcoming election in just a matter of weeks!

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-35 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - 00:01:31 Show Introduction & Summary of Proposition 35

    00:01:32 - 00:03:36 What is the Health Plan Tax?

    00:03:37 - 00:08:09 What is Medi-Cal and Who is Eligible?

    00:08:10 - 00:12:26 Fiscal Impacts

    00:12:27 - 00:13:39 Support & Opposition

    00:13:40 - 00:20:34 Responses to Proposition 35

    00:20:35 - 00:21:17 Show Conclusion

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 8 | Prop. 3: Redefining Marriage
    Sep 24 2024

    Proposition 3 seeks to redefine marriage in the California constitution. What changes would it make and what implications would those changes have in our state? Plus, should only Christian values be considered, or are there societal factors to consider as well? I'm your host, Tess Abraham, and we’ll be breaking down all of this and more on this week’s episode of The California Conversation!

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-3 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00-00:01:15 Show Introduction

    00:01:16 - 00:01:58 Introduction to Prop. 3

    00:01:59 - 00:05:09 History of Marriage Law in California

    00:05:10 - 00:06:54 Proponents/Support

    00:06:55 - 00:09:34 Opposition

    00:09:35 - 00:12:27 The Christian's Response

    00:12:28 - 00:18:17 The Societal Response

    00:18:18 - 00:18:49 An Important Clarification

    00:18:50 - 00:21:32 The Role of Government in Prop. 3

    00:21:33 - 00:22:57 Final Response/Takeaway

    00:22:58 - 00:23:35 Show Conclusion

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 7 | Prop. 5: More Debt, More Taxes
    Sep 17 2024

    Proposition 5 would amend the California Constitution to lower the requirements to pass local bonds. What effects would this have, and does it really matter? We’ll go through it all today so that hopefully by the end of this you are equipped to vote, and are convinced as to why it matters!

    Note that this proposition deals with bonds, and as a reminder, we have been discussing bonds in detail for the past two weeks. If you haven’t already, I would highly recommend you go back and listen to Episode 5 for an in-depth discussion of what a bond is, as well as Episode 6 for an example of the economic effects that bonds have.

    Website & Sources: For more information about the podcast, please visit thecaliforniaconversation.com. Check out my related article at thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/prop-5 for all sources related to the information cited in today’s episode.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - 00:01:28 Show Introduction

    00:01:29 - 00:02:38 Summary of Proposition 5

    00:02:29 - 00:05:10 Support & Opposition

    00:05:11 - 00:09:14 Background & Scope

    00:09:15 - 00:11:15 Projected Effects of Proposition 5

    00:11:16 - 00:19:52 Responses

    00:19:53 - 00:22:02 Summary of Propositions Covered to Date & Show Conclusion

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    22 mins