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California Sun Podcast

Jeff Schechtman
California
Haiti
Gang Violence
Humanitarian Crisis
Biden Administration
United Nations
California Forever
Housing Crisis
U.S. Foreign Policy
John Muir
Skateboarding
Silicon Valley
The Whole Staggering Mystery
Homelessness
Tilden Daken
Kenya
Arms Trafficking
Native Americans
Santa Cruz Lookout
Mental Health

The California Sun presents conversations with the people that are shaping and observing the Golden State

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Latest Episodes

Esther Mobley, a wine critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, talks about California's wine industry crisis — nearly 5,000 wineries competing for declining demand, 38,000 vineyard acres removed in 2025, mounting closures. She discusses why younger ge... more

Last week, MTV officially shut down, ending an era that revolutionized music, video, and shaped California's youth culture. Tom Freston co-founded the television channel 44 years ago, building a creative empire on principles that seem impossible toda... more

Scot Danforth, author of the new biography "An Independent Man," talks about the life of Ed Roberts, who founded the Independent Living Movement. In the revolutionary 1960s, Roberts and his fellow Berkeley activists pioneered the disability rights fi... more

Photographer Matthew Scott captures Los Angeles through his lens, revealing stories hidden in plain sight. His projects include "Concrete River," an ongoing exploration of the 51 miles of channelized waterway where nature stubbornly persists, along w... more

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Recent Guests

Scot Danforth
Chair in Education and Professor of Disability Studies at Chapman University
Chapman University
Episode: Scot Danforth on the fight for disability rights in California
Matthew Scott
Photographer focused on urban environments and storytelling through infrastructure.
Episode: Matthew Scott photographs L.A.'s hidden stories, from concrete rivers to palm-lined streets
Roddy Bottum
Founder of the band Faith No More and a queer rock pioneer
Episode: Roddy Bottum: A queer rock pioneer remembers San Francisco's lost era
Todd S. Purdum
Author and journalist, known for his work with The New York Times
Episode: Todd S. Purdum: How Desi Arnaz invented modern television and lost himself
Desi Arnaz
Visionary entrepreneur and actor, known for pioneering television production techniques
Episode: Todd S. Purdum: How Desi Arnaz invented modern television and lost himself
John Freeman
Former editor of Granta, founder of Freeman's, executive editor at Knopf
Freeman's, Knopf
Episode: John Freeman sees California as America's literary center
Ari Gold
Filmmaker and artist known for exploring personal narratives in his work.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Ari Gold on what happens when 'live cinema' meets family dysfunction
Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Author of Who Gets to Be Indian and teacher at Cal State San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos
Episode: Dina Gilio-Whitaker on how California commodified Native identity
Mike Magee
President of Minerva University, with experience in educational transformation.
Minerva University
Episode: Mike Magee on building the world's most innovative university

Host

Jeff Shekman
Host of discussions focusing on California's cultural and political landscape, often engaging with experts and voices shaping the narrative.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Great listen

    So many unexpectedly interesting topics, and the host does a great job of introducing and exploring them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donaghyj
    United States3 months ago
  • Episode 134 for at home earners.

    Informative podcast, but this episode addresses only those with a job that involves working on a computer. Open workspaces typically come with the added expense of headphones. We need to consider the overall environmental footprint. Most people prefer not to travel to an office everyday, and have been doing so long before 2020. The question really seems to center around employers trusting the employee self discipline.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yellikeh
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Informative Podcast

    The recent podcast about SFMTA and Muni was what made me subscribe. Excellent questions with an informative guest. Looking forward to hearing the other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cherrynegra
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Great host, great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gopher village
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and varied content, often highlighting the thought-provoking nature of discussions.
Feedback frequently emphasizes the depth and quality of guest insights, appealing to those interested in cultural and political dynamics.
Many appreciate the unique California perspective on national issues, making the content highly relevant and relatable.

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#166
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Scot Danforth on the fight for disability rights in California
Q: What role did corporate America play in the disability rights movement?
Corporate America had mixed involvement; while some were supportive, there was significant pushback, particularly regarding the costs of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Scot Danforth on the fight for disability rights in California
Q: What was the fight about, in terms of what the opposition to Section 504 was?
The opposition was more about complacency and the belief that a group of people in wheelchairs wasn't a force to be reckoned with, rather than active opposition.
Scot Danforth on the fight for disability rights in California
Q: Is it fair to say that the disability movement would not have been as successful, would not have achieved as much as it had achieved or has achieved without Ed Roberts?
It's hard to determine definitively, but Ed and his friends were instrumental in transforming Berkeley into a center of disability activism.
Matthew Scott photographs L.A.'s hidden stories, from concrete rivers to palm-lined streets
Q: How do you think that it comes together? Where does it seem to be leading you at the moment?
Matthew shares that he's still figuring it out, capturing feelings through imagery as he collects his work for the project.
Matthew Scott photographs L.A.'s hidden stories, from concrete rivers to palm-lined streets
Q: Talk about the story that emerged from Normandie Avenue for you as you continued doing these photographs.
He talks about the deep interactions he had while photographing on Normandie Avenue, learning real stories from the local community.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California Sun Podcast

What is California Sun Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series showcases a diverse range of conversations with influential figures who are shaping California's cultural, political, and social landscape. Episodes often explore contemporary issues such as immigration, identity, and innovation, while also delving into historical narratives that define the state's character. The discourse includes insights from artists, journalists, educators, and activists, all contributing to a rich tapestry of perspectives that highlight the unique dynamics of life in California today.

Notably, the series features deep discussions about the complexities of the Latino vote, LGBTQ+ history in San Francisco, the evolution of American television, and the intersection of technology and culture, making it a compe... more

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Recent guests on California Sun Podcast include:

1. Scot Danforth
2. Matthew Scott
3. Roddy Bottum
4. Todd S. Purdum
5. Desi Arnaz
6. John Freeman
7. Ari Gold
8. Dina Gilio-Whitaker

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