Confidential Bulletin

About Confidential Bulletin

Welcome to Confidential Bulletin, the essential podcast for members of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) and all professionals within California's vibrant restaurant and hospitality industry. Brought to you by the CRA, this monthly podcast series is your go-to resource for expert insights, advice, and discussions on our industry's most pressing issues today. Confidential Bulletin offers limitless conversations with various guest hosts and speakers, from the complexities of compliance and the latest in politics affecting our businesses to innovative trends and operational challenges. Our revolving experts bring valuable perspectives on the unique landscape we navigate in California's restaurant and hospitality sector. Whether you're looking for guidance on navigating regulations, curious about the future of dining in California, or interested in hearing from thought leaders shaping the industry, Confidential Bulletin has something for you. Each episode is crafted to matter deeply to you, addressing topics you care about and answering the questions you haven't even thought to ask. Why Listen? Diverse Expertise: Engage with various experts, from seasoned restaurateurs to industry innovators, legal advisors, and beyond. Relevant Topics: Stay ahead with discussions on compliance, politics, sustainability, technology, customer experience, and more. Community Focus: Join a community dedicated to supporting and advancing California's restaurant and hospitality industry. #CaliforniaRestaurants #HospitalityIndustry #CRA #RestaurantTrends #Compliance #Politics #Innovation #Podcast Join the Conversation: Don't miss an episode of Confidential Bulletin. Subscribe and be part of the conversation shaping the future of California's restaurant and hospitality industry. Visit our website: California Restaurant Association (https://www.calrest.org/) Tune in every month for engaging, insightful, and unexpected conversations. You never know who might be on or what topic we'll dive into next – but it will matter to you.

Publisher

California Restaurant Association

Category

business · government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2024

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   California's single-use packaging law, SB 54, is facing a legal challenge, and the CRA is helping lead the charge

   The CRA and 20 other organizations are challenging key aspects of the state's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, citing constitutional concerns, unclear compliance requirements, and potentially billions of dollars in costs. With a preliminary five-year program budget ranging from $9.4 billion to $17.2 billion, the stakes are enormous for many sectors of the California economy, including California's restaurant community. In this week's News You Need to Know, Courtney breaks down what the legal challenge means for restaurants and why the CRA continues to push for clear, fair, and workable regulations.TODAY’S NYNTK EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS: https://www.calrest.org/directv DISCLAIMER: Stock media used in this video are sourced from Canva and other royalty-free sites. Audio: Indie Times_Positive Dvir Zilverstone See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   CRA Advocacy Delivers: Two Big Wins for California Restaurants

   CRA President and CEO Jot Condie interviews Courtney Henderson, CRA Director of Government Affairs, about two major legislative victories protecting restaurant pricing and payment practices.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Restaurant Team-Members Targeted for Restrictive Scheduling: What Operators Need to Know

   Courtney breaks down proposed scheduling restrictions and employee training mandates impacting Los Angeles restaurant operators, highlighting the importance of industry engagement.

Who has been a guest on Confidential Bulletin

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Courtney
• John Pimentel
• Bob Farrar
• Tom Ferdinandi
• Selwyn Yosslowitz

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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