Brian Ebbert, Chris Micheli and Alex Vassar may not be household names to the average Californian, but in the Capitol Community, they are approaching celebrity status for their deep knowledge of legislative history and state government procedure. Putting that knowledge to good use, the trio has just published The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book, a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. They joined us to talk about the project and shared stories from the book. We're also joined by Luke Wood, President of California State University, Sacramento. Wood has seen notable successes during his tenure - notably increased enrollment and the school's highest-ever graduation rate. His leadership is not without controversy - he has received significant criticism for the school's new rule requiring freshmen to live their first two years on campus. Plus - Who had the worst week in California politics?
Brian Ebbert, Chris Micheli and Alex Vassar may not be household names to the average Californian, but in the Capitol Community, they are approaching celebrity status for their deep knowledge of legislative history and state government procedure. Putting that knowledge to good use, the trio has just published The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book, a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. They joined us to talk about the project and shared stories from the book.
We're also joined by Luke Wood, President of California State University, Sacramento. Wood has seen notable successes during his tenure - notably increased enrollment and the school's highest-ever graduation rate. His leadership is not without controversy - he has received significant criticism for his plan to implement a rule that Starting in 2026, Sac State freshmen must live two years on campus.
Plus, who had the Worst Week in California politics?
:50 Capitol ink
3:47 Planned Parenthood cuts
4:45 Santa's take on California politics
7:48 Capitol trivia
10:41 POLITICO trivia night
12:28 Detour to a topless bar
13:55 The capitol's speakeasy
16:18 Scandals
18:11 How to buy the book
19:51 Luke Wood
20:58 What is the feeling of the student body right now?
24:38 Live on campus rule
28:42 Impact of Nancy Skinner's NIL bill
35:29 Downtown Capitol Center
39:09 #WWCA
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