California Republicans flocked to Sacramento last weekend for the party's annual convention. The GOP selected a new leader, and questions remain about how Republicans can return to relevancy in the state.

Later in the show, Sen. Dianne Feinstein makes the cut for our Buzz of the Week segment for her heated interaction with children pushing the Green New Deal. 

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Democrats are 'the enemy': CA GOP picks new leader

In March 2018, two Sacramento police officers shot and killed Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man. Following the District Attorney's decision not to prosecute the officers, protesters took to the streets in opposition. 

Despite a largely peaceful protesters, Sacramento Police decided to arrest 84 people. Among the detainees were three reporters. Sacramento Bee reporter Sam Stanton discusses what he saw, as his colleague was put in handcuffs.

Later in the show, Democratic Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty and Shirley Weber chime in to promote a plan that would raise the standard under which officers could use deadly force. 

Finally, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes the cut for our Buzz of the Week segment for his comments about refusing to endorse Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election.

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Officers shot Stephon Clark. A debate over deadly force is now brewing in Sacramento.

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang sits down for a one-on-one conversation. He insists he is a viable contender because "the opposite of Donald Trump is an Asian man who likes math."

On the show, Yang discusses his views on universal basic income, immigration and taxes.

Candidate Conversation: Andrew Yang

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg sits down for a conversation about his vision for the country and his political future. The 37-year-old South Bend, Indiana, mayor is the first candidate in modern history to be both openly gay and a military veteran. Despite his age, he insists he's qualified to take on President Trump. 

To learn more about Buttigieg and his plan to expand the Supreme Court, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article228438359.html.

Candidate Conversation: Pete Buttigieg

For months, Jason Pohl and Ryan Gabrielson have been investigating inmate deaths in county jails. This McClatchy/ProPublica collaboration found that in-custody deaths have risen substantially since California began shifting responsibility for thousands of offenders from state prisons to county jails.

For more information about today's episode, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/investigations/california-prisons/article229376524.html.

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More people than ever are dying in California jails

Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper sits down for a one-on-one conversation. He insists he is progressive enough for California and discusses his views on marijuana legalization and gun violence.

To learn more about Hickenlooper, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/podcasts/california-nation/article229729999.html.

Candidate Conversation: John Hickenlooper

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has qualified for a spot on the 2020 Democratic presidential stage. Running to combat climate change, he's hoping he can resonate with California voters.

To learn more about Inslee, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/article229909509.html.

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Candidate Conversation: Jay Inslee

Author and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson has qualified for a spot on the Democratic debate stage by hitting 65,000 donors.

She recently spoke with The Bee to discuss her vision for the county.

For more information, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/podcasts/california-nation/article229909459.html.

Candidate Conversation: Marianne Williamson

California Democrats have pushed the state further and further to the left. With Gavin Newsom as governor and President Trump in the White House, many lawmakers within the Democratic Party think there's still room for California to become even more progressive.

Lawmakers in order of appearance at the beginning of the show include Assemblyman Todd Gloria, Sen. Ben Allen, Sen. Bob Hertzberg, Sen. Connie Leyva, Sen. Hannah Beth-Jackson, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.

Later in the show, Sacramento Bee legislative reporter Hannah Wiley sits down to discuss some of the most liberal bills under consideration this year.

For more information about today's show, please visit https://www.sacbee.com/podcasts/california-nation/article230722394.html.

The Liberal List: How far to the left is California moving?

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