Best Charlie Castillo Podcasts (2026)

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122. Naturopathic Medicine & Nutrition: What Human and Veterinary Care Get Wrong with Dr. Jannine Krause 47:16

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela sits down with Dr. Jannine Krause, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, herbalist, and proud dog lover, for an honest conversation about what naturopathic medicine actually is (and isn’t), why “holistic” can be a misleading label, and how our dogs often seem to reflect what we’re going through emotionall…

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E76: Couple Goals, Pet Raccoons, and Top 10 Christmas Movies w/ Nicole Hoover 1:11:07

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by his wife Nicole for a special holiday themed episode where they discuss how they met, what they’ve learned over 17 years of marriage and parenting, their Enneagram types, a new study on raccoons, listener questions, and their top 10 favorite Christmas movies. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The Point of Orde…

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121. Helping Dogs Live Pain-Free Naturally with Naja Muller 42:54

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by holistic pet health coach Naja Muller of Tonka’s Journey and Green Paws Holistic Pet Care. Naja shares how she’s helped her handicapped and chronically challenged dogs stay comfortable, mobile, and joyful using a holistic pain management toolkit, without relying on long-term pharmace…

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E75: Corruption Scandal Fallout and Stories from a Motorcycle Cop w/ Sheriff John McGinness 1:04:47

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by former Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness to discuss the state of public safety in California, the origins of his radio show, how to build consensus across the aisle, interesting tales from John’s days as a motorcycle officer, the Dana Williamson corruption scandal, and other stories of the week. Listen to…

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120. Real Holistic Pet Care: Spotting Red Flags & Taking Control of Your Pet’s Health with Kelly Bone 43:15

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela sits down with Kelly Bone, founder of Saving Pets One Pet at a Time, to talk about a topic a lot of pet parents are quietly struggling with: who can you actually trust with your pet’s health? Kelly shares the heartbreaking story of losing her dog, Duncan, to a recalled prescription pet food and how that g…

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E74: The Future of AI w/ Morevolved CEO Dan Morrison 1:06:50

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover sits down with Morevolved CEO Dan Morrison to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding Artificial Intelligence. Learn More about Morevolved https://morevolved.com Follow Assemblyman Josh Hoover on X (@joshua_hoover) https://x.com/joshua_hoover Listen, watch, follow, and subscribe to the Point of …

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119. Traveling the World with Your Dog: Tips from Larry & Charly Pruden of Pawdega 32:09

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Ever dream of hopping on a plane and exploring the world with your dog by your side? In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Larry and Charly Pruden, founders of Pawdega, an ethical, non-toxic pet marketplace that makes it easy for pet parents to find the safest holistic brands all in one place. Larry and Charly ha…

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E73: Partisanship, Good Government, and Stories from the Trenches w/ former Asm. Mike Gatto 59:43

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and former Assemblyman Mike Gatto sit down and discuss interesting stories from history, how Republicans and Democrats can work together in an age of hyper-partisanship, why good government reforms are good for our state, how the Rainy Day Fund came to pass, homelessness and what’s next for California’s big cities, and Mike’…

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118. Inside the Pet Grooming Industry: Expert Insights with Teri DiMarino 1:00:20

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by guest Teri DiMarino, award-winning professional groomer of over 50 years, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the pet grooming industry. Angela and Teri talk about why so many pet parents struggle to find a groomer they trust, why the grooming industry is almost completely …

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E72: Top Bills Signed or Vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025 and Katie Porter Fallout w/ Teresa Trujillo 1:01:51

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his chief of staff Teresa Trujillo discuss a number of topics including the fallout from gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter’s viral videos, an overview of the bills signed and vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS: Jo…

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117. Do No Harm: Upholding the Veterinarian’s Oath with Dr. Margo Roman 37:28

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On this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela sits down with Dr. Margo Roman, a veterinarian with over 47 years in practice, to talk about what the veterinary oath really means, and what happens when vets try to speak openly about holistic or integrative pet care. Dr. Roman shares how her Massachusetts veterinary license was suspended for two years a…

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116. Bones, Chews & Why Sourcing Matters with Girls Gone Raw 42:40

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On this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela chats with Lauren Becks, founder of Girls Gone Raw, about the bones and chews showing up on “raw bars” everywhere and how to tell the clean from the questionable. Lauren shares what real, species-appropriate chews should look and smell like, why bright white bones and bright colors ra…

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E71: Housing and Homeownership w/ Debra Carlton 38:30

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover is joined by Debra Carlton, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the California Apartment Association, to discuss California’s housing landscape, the bad policies that keep prices high, and how we can restore the American dream of homeownership. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Debra Carlton, Executive Vic…

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115. Hope for CCD: Findings from the Senior Dog Study with Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig 41:50

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela and Carter sit down with Dr. Joel Ehrenzweig, veterinarian, researcher, and founder of Veterinary Health Research Centers — to talk about the groundbreaking Senior Dog Study they’ve been running together for the past year. Dr. Ehrenzweig shares why he shifted from a strictly pharmaceu…

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E70: End of Session Recap and Remembering Charlie Kirk w/ Sara Hilliker 1:07:54

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his Legislative Aide Sara Hilliker recap of the end of the 2025 legislative session and share their thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Sara Hilliker End of Session recap https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/09/california-legislature-end-of-session-2/ https://www.sacbee.co…

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E69: Appropriations Suspense Hearing, Redistricting Aftermath, and End of Session w/ Asm. Joe Patterson 1:05:44

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Joe Patterson discuss a number of topics including their thoughts on the Legislature’s final week of session, the aftermath of the floor fight on redistricting, the recent Appropriations suspense hearing, a new lawsuit against the Assembly Speaker, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: …

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114. Parasites, Pets & Proactive Detox with Kim “The Worm Queen” Rogers 53:48

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On this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela sits down with Kim Rogers, CEO and co-founder of RogersHood Apothecary—better known online as the Worm Queen. After decades in Western medicine and a personal health spiral, Kim built a gentle, herb-forward cleansing protocol that went viral. We dig into how parasites are picked up, t…

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113. How Breakaway Collars Could Save Your Dog's Life with Hilda Castillo-Landrum 24:51

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When it comes to keeping our dogs safe, collars are often the last thing pet parents question — but they can pose hidden dangers. This week on Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by Hilda Castillo-Landrum, founder of Fauna in the Foothills, pet boutique owner, blogger, and passionate advocate for dog breakaway collars. After a terrifying in…

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E68: Return of the Legislature, Telework Audit, and Redistricting w/ Joe Parra 1:03:47

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and longtime policy consultant Joe Parra discuss a number of topics including the signing of AB 379, a new audit on state telework, the Legislature’s least talkative lawmakers, Governor Newsom’s redistricting power play, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Joe Parra Kennedy Center Nominees ht…

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112. Pet Hydration: From Hidden Toxins to Structured Water for Pets with Bre Drake 27:09

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We often focus on food and supplements for our pets—but what about their water? In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by holistic pet health coach & educator Bre Drake to dive into an overlooked but essential part of your pet’s wellness: water quality. From filtering contaminants to remineralizing filtered water, Bre and An…

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111. The 15% Worth Taking: Navigating Pet Supplements with Kate Mahoney 1:07:22

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela is joined by Kate Mahoney, food-first dietary supplement expert and functional nutrition practitioner, for a deep dive into the pet supplement industry. They explore how even "natural" products often rely on synthetic ingredients and lab-made nutrients that don’t work with the body th…

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E67: New Minority Leader, Newsom’s Trip to South Carolina, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Leticia Castillo 43:07

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Leticia Castillo discuss a number of topics including Leticia’s journey to the Legislature, whether or not Josh should run a marathon, a leadership change in the Assembly, how charter schools are thriving despite harmful state policies, California’s new housing agency, Governor Newsom’s presidential soft launch in So…

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110. No Dog Left Behind: Holistic Rescue in Action with Koco Garcia 1:04:38

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela is joined by Koco Garcia, founder of Handover Rover, a rescue organization dedicated to saving dogs most shelters overlook—those with behavior challenges, complex medical issues, and histories of neglect or abandonment. Koco shares the deeply personal journey that led her from dog lov…

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E66: CEQA Reform Bill, Gas Tax Hike, and Country Music w/ Teresa Trujillo 59:08

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his chief of staff Teresa Trujillo discuss a number of topics including the passage of a major CEQA reform bill, Newsom’s delicate embrace of the “abundance” movement, another gas tax increase, what’s good in country music, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Teresa Trujillo Gov. Newsom c…

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109. Alcohol vs. Glycerin: Is Your Pet’s Tincture Doing More Harm Than Good? with Greg Tilford 33:25

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Angela is joined by renowned herbalist Greg Tilford, CEO and formulator of Animal Essentials. With over three decades of experience, Greg joins Angela to unpack the confusion around glycerin and alcohol in pet tinctures—explaining why glycerin is often misunderstood, how alcohol is sometimes…

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E65: Budget Passage, New Pro Tem, and LA Unrest w/ Asm. Heath Flora 50:28

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Heath Flora discuss a number of topics including the formation of the new Capital Caucus, a brief overview of the recently passed state budget framework, the new Senate pro tem, federal action that will suspend California’s gas car ban, Governor Newsom’s lawsuit frenzy, the unrest going on in LA, and other stories of…

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108. Synthetic vs. Natural: What’s Really in Your Pet’s Supplements? with Kara Rose 39:10

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of synthetic vitamins and minerals in pet supplements and food. Angela is joined by holistic health practitioner Kara Rose, founder of Raw Paw Adventures, who shares her personal journey from critical care medicine to natural healing for both pets and peo…

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E64: Suspense Hearing, Cost Drivers, and CARB Clash w/ Chris Micheli 52:21

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and longtime Capitol insider Chris Micheli discuss a number of topics including the appropriations suspense hearing, the Legislature’s absent affordability agenda, the US Senate vote to overturn California’s gas car ban, a committee clash with CARB, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Chris M…

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107. How Over-Vaccination Affects Our Pets with Dr. Jeff Grognet 38:48

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, Dr. Jeff Grognet joins us to shine a light on the hidden risks of over-vaccinating our pets. Together, we explore what many conventional vets don’t talk about—how certain vaccine ingredients can accumulate in the body, why adverse reactions are underreported, and what vaccine-related conditi…

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E63: Breaking Down the May Revise Budget w/ Tom Sheehy 56:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and budget expert Tom Sheehy discuss a number of topics including the Governor’s May Revise budget, a legislative victory for protecting minors, LA’s $30 minimum wage proposal, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful’s thoughts on high-speed rail, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohost: Tom Sheehy, Sh…

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106. The Long-Term Impact of Antibiotics on Pets with Dr. Judy Morgan 49:38

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Judy Morgan, renowned holistic veterinarian, best-selling author, and passionate advocate for natural pet wellness. Angela and Dr. Judy dive deep into one of the most pressing issues in both human and animal medicine: the rampant overuse of antibiotics. They discuss how t…

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E62: Protecting Minors and Improving Literacy w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 40:00

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and Jeff Gonzalez discuss a number of topics including a bill that will further increase the cost of fuel in California, legislation that will impact solar customers, improving literacy in our state, defending school choice, protecting 16 and 17 year olds from being purchased for sex, and other stories of the week. Host:…

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E61: Refinery Closures, AI Chatbots, and Katy Perry’s Space Ride 50:42

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Assemblyman Josh Hoover and his team discuss a number of topics including the impacts of another refinery closure in California, a new effort to unionize ride share drivers, AI chatbots, the future of Cap and Trade, new polling from Politico, Katy Perry’s trip to space, and other stories of the week. Host: Assemblyman Josh Hoover Cohosts: Sara Hill…

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E60: Dems Leave X, Gas Price Study, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. David Tangipa 51:21

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Assemblymembers Josh Hoover and David Tangipa discuss a number of topics including David’s roots in North Highlands to his time playing football at Fresno State, the Assembly Democrats’ eXodus, a new bill that would provide a CEQA exemption for housing, what’s really driving California’s sky high gas prices, the harms caused by “harm reduction,” th…

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E59: Bears, Insurance, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Heather Hadwick 52:11

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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…

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E58: Agriculture, Newsom’s New Podcast, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Ali Macedo 57:46

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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…

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E57: Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Steve Jobs, and Bigfoot w/ Asm. Greg Wallis 1:00:02

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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 ot…

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E56: Special Session Recap, Super Bowl Reactions, and a New Legislator Interview w/ Asm. Jeff Gonzalez 50:19

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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…

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E55: 2025 Predictions, Inauguration, and Wildfire Prevention w/ Asm. Joe Patterson 56:12

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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 Hoove…

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105. The Veterinary Compassion Project with Dr. Erin Holder 34:28

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Erin Holder, founder of the Veterinary Compassion Project. After experiencing compassion fatigue firsthand, Dr. Holder transitioned her career to focus on supporting veterinarians and animal care professionals struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue. A 2019 Centers…

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E54: Governor’s Budget, LA Fires & Social Media Censorship w/ Tom Sheehy 57:07

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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 fir…

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E53: California Forestry Association 47:59

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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…

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E52: A Conversation with Yondr CEO Graham Dugoni 47:17

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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.By Josh Hoover

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E51: Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft 50:08

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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.…

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E50: Rock Climbing, Sheet Metal Workers, and the Top 3 Historical TV Shows 1:01:59

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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 min…

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E49: Special Session and the Top Bills Signed or Vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2024 53:43

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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.By Josh Hoover

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E48: Bipartisanship and Social Media w/ Josh Lowenthal 58:44

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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 har…

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E47: Marathons, Apprenticeships, and the Top 10 Marvel Movies 53:31

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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!By Josh Hoover

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E46: End of Session, Journalism Bill, and Gen Z’s Distrust of Government 54:52

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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…

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104. Connecting with My Dog Emotionally with Michelle Thomas of Magical Mutts 42:31

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In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Michelle Thomas, an expert in animal communication and holistic pet care. Michelle, founder of Magical Mutts, has dedicated her life to understanding the deep emotional and energetic connections we share with our pets. With a background in veterinary medicine and a personal j…