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Hotel union leader Ada Briceño talks about the challenges facing Orange County’s Democratic Party and her expected ascent as chair this month as well as being the first Latina to take on the challenge.
Chapman University Professor Fred Smoller talks about his new book on the sacking of Bell city hall and what people need to do to protect their own civic backyards.
OC Democratic Party Chairwoman Fran Sdao reflects on the historic wins by Democrats in Orange County this past November and what Democrats have to do to stay in the majority in Orange County.
OC GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker talks frankly about what went wrong this past election cycle where Republicans lost every congressional seat in the county’s midterm elections. Whitaker also talks about what Republicans have to do to bounce back in the future.
Irvine law professor Katie Porter talks about why she’s running as a Democrat for Congress against incumbent Republican Congresswoman Mimi Walters, who has also been invited to share her perspectives on the district.
Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee and La Habra Mayor Tim Shaw each talk about why they are running to represent Northern Orange County on the OC Board of Supervisors.
Tustin resident Duke Nguyen, a former Santa Ana Police officer who now works as an investigator with the LA District Attorney’s office, talks about why he’s running to be Orange County’s next Sheriff. Nguyen’s opponent, Under Sheriff Don Barnes, also has been invited to offer his insights on the election.
Mike Levin, who is running for Congress in South Orange County’s 49th Congressional District and Gil Cisneros, who is running in North Orange Counth’s 39th Congressional District both join the On OC podcast to offer their perspectives on seeking office. Their opponents, Diane Harkey in the 49th Congressional District and Young Kim in the 39th Congressional District also have been invited to share their insights.
Laguna Beach Democrat and businessman Harley Rouda talks about why he’s taking on incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabaher in the 48th Congressional District this November. Rohrabacher has also been invited to share insights on the podcast.
OC Democratic Chairwoman Fran Sdao talks about November prospects for Orange County Democrats, reflecting upon the results from the June primary as well as the future of the party in Orange County.