Best Soria Podcasts (2026)

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Immigration Stories: We are all Californians 20:02

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All year long we've been sharing the immigration stories of our Assembly Democrats, stories that remind us how diverse California really is. Each journey is different, but they all speak to a shared truth. No matter where we came from, we're all Californians. As we close out 2025 Look West looks back at the immigration journeys of Assemblymembers J…

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Immigration Stories: Assemblymember Jessica Caloza 19:54

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All this year Look West has been hearing the immigration stories of our Members. Each of their stories is unique but also prove, no matter where we came from or how we got here, we are all Californians now. On this episode, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza tells us about her immigration journey, how her Los Angeles Assembly district is responding to t…

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Food is Family, Community and Culture 38:46

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Food, Glorious Food…it’s more than just a way to stay alive. Food brings people together. Families gather for meals. Communities gather for picnics, block parties and potlucks. It’s also a way we explore each other’s cultures. Today, “Foodies” are a massive part of the social media world. There’s even an unofficial Foodie Caucus in the State Legisl…

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Protecting Birthright Citizenship 22:25

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Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that has been enshrined in the Constitution for over 150 years. In the wake of the federal government’s assault on this core principle, Assemblymember Alex Lee authored legislation affirming the California Legislature’s commitment to birthright citizenship. Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 5 passed the S…

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Immigration Stories - Keeping Families Together 21:10

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SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez (D-San Fernando) introduces her first bill in the 2025-26 legislative session, AB 495 – The Family Safety Plan Act, which will provide support to immigrant and mixed-status families by ensuring safety plans are in place in the event of immigration enforcement actions. “The threats from the fed…

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Building an Affordable Future 15:04

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Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson Advances Legislation to Lower Home Prices and Increase Housing Stock SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) has taken decisive action to address California’s housing crisis by authoring AB 317, the First Time Homeowner Act, a bill designed to boost affordable housing production by elim…

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Immigration Stories – Assemblymembers Fong and Muratsuchi 37:33

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Bill would protect immigrant children from President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plan for mass deportations Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 49, a bill that would protect immigrant children from actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offi…

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LA Fires - After the Burn 25:51

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Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin fire recovery videos https://a42.asmdc.org/videos California Volunteers (Ca Service Corps) Josh Fryday californiavolunteers https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/By Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Josh Fryday, Mahalia LeClerc, Don Andrews

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Immigration Stories with Assemblymembers Soria and Ortega 22:03

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California’s Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and the Assembly Democratic Caucus are working to protect the people of California, its communities and economy by supporting the rights of immigrants. While the new federal administration has shown it has no respect for immigrants, Speaker Rivas and Assembly Democrats are listening to and supporting every…

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Gender Parity in the State Legislature 17:59

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Not long ago women in the California State Legislature were rare. Today 58 of the 120 state lawmakers are women. That’s double what it was less than 10 years ago. In this episode of Look West, we sat down with the Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, at the Women Inspire exhibit in the California Museum in …

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Covid Turns 5 23:59

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Five years ago, on March 19th, the Governor issued the stay at home order California needed to survive the Covid pandemic. Covid changed our lives. Some of those changes, like Zoom, are here to stay. Assembly Democrats legislative initiatives helped Californians survive the pandemic. On this episode we look back at the onset of the coronavirus pand…

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Immigration Know Your Rights 47:07

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California’s Assembly Democrats are pushing back against the Trump administration’s overreach when it comes to immigration. Even before the new administration took office, exactly one month ago today, Assembly Democrats have been providing immigration information and support to all Californians. Assemblymembers Juan Carrillo and Jose Luis Solache j…

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Disaster Preparedness, Go-Bags, and Evacuation Routes 10:01

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The wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area and the 7.3 earthquake off the North Coast of California just over a month ago has put disaster preparedness back in the spotlight. State Assemblymember Chris Rogers knows quite a bit about disaster preparedness. He has hands on experience with wild fires, floods and earthquakes. His advice – prepare now…

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Assembly Democratic Caucus Welcomes 17 new Members 20:32

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Meet the other new Members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus in these two episodes: https://look-west-how-california-is-leading-the-nation-22f6dfb5.simplecast.com/episodes/freshman-class-filled-with-moms-dads-teachers-doctors-and-more https://look-west-how-california-is-leading-the-nation-22f6dfb5.simplecast.com/episodes/new-faces-join-the-assembly…

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New Faces Join the Assembly Democratic Caucus in 2025 21:05

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Seventeen new faces have joined the Assembly Democratic Caucus. Joining the Caucus for the 2025-26 legislative session are several veterans of local government, advocates and attorneys, Moms and Dads, teachers and educators and more. Each new Member brings their own unique experience and background to the State Assembly. You met seven of the new Me…

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Freshman Class Filled with Moms, Dads, Teachers, Doctors and more 21:02

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The incoming class of the Assembly Democratic Caucus includes 17 new faces. Joining the Caucus are several veterans of local government, advocates and attorneys, Moms and Dads, teachers and educators and more. Each new Member brings their own unique experience and background to the State Assembly. In the next three episodes of Look West we will mee…

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Protect the Vote 22:33

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Assemblymember Gail Pellerin proudly announces the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2839 into law, marking a significant advancement in the protection of electoral integrity and voter trust in California. This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation, authored by Assemblymember Pellerin and coauthored by 11 legislators, addresses the growing threat of de…

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Navigating Alternative Transportation 18:40

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AB 1778, as amended, Connolly. Vehicles: electric bicycles. Existing law defines an electric bicycle and classifies electric bicycles into 3 classes with different restrictions. Under existing law, a “class 2 electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing…

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Tracked: Domestic Violence in the Tech Age 25:12

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AB 3139, as amended, Weber. Data privacy: vehicle manufacturers: remote vehicle technology. Existing law establishes various privacy requirements applicable to vehicle manufacturers, including limitations on the usage of images or video recordings from in-vehicle cameras in new motor vehicles equipped standard with one or more in-vehicle cameras. E…

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Displaced in the Name of Development 14:15

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Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo’s AB 1950 would mandate a historical report, compensation options, and a memorial to honor uprooted residents Los Angeles, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo unveiled Assembly Bill (AB) 1950, the Chavez Ravine Accountability Act, which aims to address the historical injustice faced by those living in the Chavez Ra…

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Know Your Period 34:17

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Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson introduces Bill Assembly Bill 2229 (AB 2229), aimed at enhancing comprehensive sexual health education in California schools. This bill seeks to address a crucial gap in current education by including menstrual health as an integral part of sexual health curriculum. The idea for AB 2229 emerged from our "There Oughta Be…

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#57 It’s been a while… 44:53

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Back at it again, talking sh*t and whatnot. On a serious note, has someone in your childhood ever said words that greatly affected your perception of yourself as an adult? You might be entitled for compensation 😅 but seriously, this podcast is just about that… Enjoy! ☺️

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LGBTQ Caucus Raises Awareness During Pride Month 23:15

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2024 Legislative & Budget Priorities 2024 #1 Priority Legislation AB 1955 (Ward, LGBTQ Caucus) – SAFETY Act The Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; provide critical resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ …

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The Golden Grays – Aging in California 26:23

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The month of May is Older Californians Month. This year California is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the trend setting California Department of Aging. With that in mind we’re featuring a conversation with Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee and California Department of Aging Director Susan DeM…

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Building Better Foster Care 18:14

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California’s foster care system is in desperate need of an upgrade. The list of problems is long…and the outcomes for foster youth have been poor in far too many cases. May is Foster Care Awareness Month so we sat down with Assemblymember Dr. Cory Jackson, a leading voice in the effort to improve the child welfare system, to talk about what needs t…

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Growing Renters Caucus Amplifies Tenants’ Voices 23:59

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New Bill Stops Landlords from Denying Housing to Tenants with Pets The chair of the California Legislative Renters Caucus, Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation that prohibits blanket pet bans in rental units in California. AB 2216 will require landlords to have reasonable reason(s) for not allowing a pet in a rental unit and only…

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Black History Month and Healing the Trauma 22:55

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Throughout the month of February extra focus is on the history of African-Americans, as the country marks Black History Month. For more than 50 years, the California Legislative Black Caucus has been at the forefront of efforts to make sure the real history of Black America is told and improve the lives of Blacks in California. Assemblymember Lori …

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New Committee Investigating the Rise in Retail Theft 21:26

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California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has announced the formation of a new Select Committee on Retail Theft, and has named Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) as Committee Chair. The Select Committee is comprised of bipartisan members from across the state, including from areas most impacted by retail theft. The committee will pr…

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New Monument Honors the Real History of California’s First People 21:04

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More than 400 celebrate historic Native American monument in Capitol Park honoring tribes on whose land the state Capitol now stands State marks Native American Heritage Month by unveiling 10th tribute in the park commemorating California heroes & protectors SACRAMENTO—On a cool, breezy Sacramento morning, more than 400 tribal members, dignitaries …

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#56 The Quality Time You Spend with Your Loved Ones 29:41

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In today’s episode, Pierre-Henry and L are discussing about QT, Quality Time and how you can use it at its best to increase your happiness in the now moment.

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California Leading the Way on Veterans Issues 29:21

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California has more military bases within its borders than most states: a whopping 32 bases are in CA, some from every military branch. There are 158,000 active duty members of the armed forces in California. There are 1.35-million military veterans in California. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo is the new Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Com…

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Next Generation Workers' Rights 20:07

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Asm. Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Announces Governor Signed New Law to Prevent Child Labor Exploitation SACRAMENTO ― California high school students will learn about their rights at work and how to defend themselves against workplace abuses under a first-of-its-kind law just signed by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend. AB 800, authored by Assemb…

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LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Improves Schools for All Students 29:35

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AB 5: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act As LGBTQ+ rights across the country come under attack, from book bans to outlawing instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, California is leading the way in preserving the rights of LGBTQ+ students across the state. While the state is making progress, LGBTQ+ students still experienc…

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A New Voice for the Central Coast 29:56

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There is power in numbers. That’s one reason why California’s Central Coast lawmakers have banded together and formed the Central Coast Legislative Caucus. There are ten Members of the CCLC representing the coast from Ventura County to Santa Cruz. Take a trip with us to Morro Bay to hear from CCLC Chair Dawn Addis and other Members of the new Centr…

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Meet the New Speaker 22:21

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Transcript:By Boris Cardenas, Don Andrews

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#55 Life thoughts … 27:29

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Today, let’s speak about life, about mentors, the pieces of advice we might receive from others, and how to follow our very own path to happiness… 😊 to live our own and happy life that supports us 🤗

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“40 Acres and a Mule” California’s Reparations Task Force 24:16

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California Reparations Task Force: https://oag.ca.gov/ab3121 California Reparations Task Force Members: https://oag.ca.gov/ab3121/members Assemblymember and Task Force Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer: https://a57.asmdc.org/ Look West podcast: https://asmdc.org/look-westBy Joel Woolfork, Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Don Andrews

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#54 Your Gateway to Anti-Consumerism 40:22

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Today, let's speak about anti-consumerism. The reality and consequences of continuing to consume and purchase more and more things and the potential traps you might end up in. We hope you will enjoy this episode as much as we did! ☺️

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Fentanyl: One Pill Can Kill 16:03

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“One Pill Can Kill” Awareness Campaign and Legislation to address Fentanyl Crisis SACRAMENTO ---- Today,Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), along with Assemblywoman Liz Ortega (D-Alameda), Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, (D-Fresno), and Senator Dave Cortese, (D-Santa Clara), held a press conference to discuss their legislative priorities …

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Rap On Trial: Decriminalizing Artistic Expression 30:50

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This Look West episode features artist LL COOL J, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Prof Charis Kubrin and Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer The Look West podcast is produced by the Assembly Democratic Caucus. Each episode provides a personal view of the California leaders representing you in the State Assembly. Tune in while these elected offic…

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Mass Shootings Spur Assembly Democrats to Continue Fight Against Gun Violence 31:18

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Gun Violence continues to be rampant in California and the United States. 2023 began with two tragic mass shootings in the cities of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. Before January was over, 40+ incidents of mass shootings had occurred in the United States. Assembly Democrats have continued to lead the nation on how to combat gun violence. In this …

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#53 Archiving Happiness 40:43

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In this episode, Pierre-Henry and L and discussing deeply about the happiness and the joy of life. Enjoy it! Your feedback is important! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. We can’t wait to hear from you 🤩

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Records Set, Records Broken – Women of the CA Assembly Democratic Caucus 28:02

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Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes Assemblymember Dawn Addis Assemblymember Gail Pellerin Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco CA Museum CEO Amanda Meeker California Assembly Democrats Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Eloise Gomez Reyes Dawn Addis Gail Pellerin Sharon Quirk-Silva Blanca Pa…

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For the Benefit of All 13:29

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Assembly Democrats have been working to improve the lives of all Californians with laws that took effect earlier this year and new proposals that keep fighting the good fight going forward. Successes include increased protection for reproductive rights, policies allowing more affordable housing, bereavement leave, eliminating the "Pink Tax" and end…

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#52 The prejudice of our occupation 38:02

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In today’s episode, Pierre-Henry and L are speaking about the unfair prejudice of what we do as a professional and what impact it can have depending of the culture, mentality and opinion of each other around the globe.

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#51 The creative nap that leads to Hypnagogia state 22:00

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In today’s episode, Pierre-Henry and L are speaking about the kind of naps that increase your creativity thanks to the Hypnagogia (theta) state to increase your success, productivity, and creativity 💥 The resource links:* https://www.freethink.com/science/hypnagogic* https://www.healthline.com/health/hypnagogia* https://youtu.be/dCS8ZJtQ5XI (the Yo…

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#50 What’s your safe space? 27:49

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Today, Pierre-Henry and L and discussing about safe space. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_space

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#49 What’s your notion of happiness? 42:00

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Today, Pierre-Henry and L are speaking about the notion of happiness and what makes us happy. Is it the achievement of your goal or the coffee you had at your favorite café? Our happiness varies and it is one of our mission to find the source of our happiness.

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#48 It’s CORN 🌽 6:16

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Today L and Pierre-Henry are speaking about food and specifically about grilled corn 😋

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Assembly Democratic Caucus Incoming Class Sets Numerous Records - Part 1 24:42

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Several records fell when the incoming class of Assemblymembers were sworn into office this month. Women outnumbered men in the 2023/24 class. The total percentage of women in the Legislature reached a new high. LGBTQ+ representation also set a new high mark. Sixteen of the new Members have joined the Assembly Democratic Caucus. They come from all …