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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What we've learned about Newsom's governing style

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved more than 800 bills. Some changes Californians will see: new protections for renters, abortion medication on college campuses, later start times for high school and middle school students.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Oct 14, 2019 • 50m Listen

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved more than 800 bills. Some changes Californians will see: new protections for renters, abortion medication on college campuses, later start times for high school and middle school students. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Jerry Brown’s successor.

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:00

      What does US military withdrawal from Syria mean for ISIS?

      The U.S. is withdrawing about 1,000 troops from northern Syria. Meanwhile, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s forces returned to the region as part of a deal between Damascus and the Kurds.

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      8 min
    2. 7:55

      Will Trump be able to sue Pelosi and Schiff?

      Congress returns to the Capitol this week, amid a growing fight between House Democrats and President Trump over the impeachment inquiry.  This weekend, President Trump threatened to sue House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Intelligence Committee…

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      8 min
    3. 16:21

      What is Newsom’s governing style -- based on bills he signed?

      Gavin Newsom wrapped up his first legislative session as governor of California on Sunday night by signing or vetoing the last few bills on his desk.

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      9 min
    4. 25:08

      The tricky job of reporting politics and mass shootings to kids

      It’s tough enough for journalists to cover the constantly evolving impeachment saga involving Ukraine, the Trump-Zelensky phone call, former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, and Rudy Giuliani.

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      11 min
    5. 35:44

      Historic Palomino Club reopens Tuesday for a country music concert

      The stage at North Hollywood’s Palomino Club has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, and Linda Ronstadt.

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      15 min
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      Barbara Bogaev

      radio journalist

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Michell Eloy

      Former Producer/Line Editor, Press Play

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      Amy Ta

      Digital News & Culture Editor

      NewsCultureCaliforniaPolitics

    In this episode

    5 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      What does US military withdrawal from Syria mean for ISIS?

    2. 7:558 min

      Will Trump be able to sue Pelosi and Schiff?

    3. 16:219 min

      What is Newsom’s governing style -- based on bills he signed?

    4. 25:0811 min

      The tricky job of reporting politics and mass shootings to kids

    5. 35:4415 min

      Historic Palomino Club reopens Tuesday for a country music concert

    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand