About Mesa Verde Group's Podcast: California Policy and Politics
The Mesa Verde Group is one of California's premier Latino lobbying firms working alongside organizations that are lead by Latinos and communities of color. The Mesa Verde Group's very own Christopher Sanchez is joined by advocates and policy professionals to discuss politics and policy happening in the State Capitol and throughout California.
EP 12: (Season Final): How Trump's Desmadre against California
Host Christopher interviews Rita and Juan about the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging California's laws supporting undocumented students, exploring its impact on Proposition 50 and Latino voter engagement.
10 Dec 2025
EP 11: California advocates discuss Governor Newsom in his last term.
Christopher Sanchez interviews Carol Gonzalez, Yesenia Jimenez, and Dubrea Sanders about California advocacy during Governor Newsom's final term and federal impacts on California communities.
28 Oct 2025
EP 10: Governor Newsom acts on hundreds of bills sent to his desk
Christopher Sanchez interviews Dubrea Sanders, Yesenia Jimenez, and Carol Gonzalez about Governor Newsom's actions on over 900 California bills concerning education, immigration, and human services.
29 Aug 2025
EP 9: California Redistricting Special Election and Latino Voters
Host Christopher Sanchez interviews Manuel Buenrostro, Ruth Sosa, and Carol Gonzalez about California redistricting and Latino voter turnout for Proposition 50.
15 Aug 2025
EP 8: Legislative Summer Recess
Host Christopher Sanchez interviews Carol Gonzalez, Yesenia Jimenez, and Eddie Carmona about California legislative updates, trends, and the impact of summer recess on advocacy.
4 Aug 2025
EP 7: Rewriting the Playbook Because It's Not Business as Usual
Host Christopher Sanchez interviews Yesenia Jimenez, Eddie Carmona, and Carol Gonzalez about the federal administration's anti-immigrant policies and the need for swift action to protect communities in California.
23 Jun 2025
EP 6: Communities respond to ICE in California and the California State Legislature sends a budget to Governor Newsom's desk.
Industry experts examine California communities' reactions to ICE enforcement and analyze key aspects of the state budget sent to Governor Newsom, highlighting policy responses.
20 May 2025
EP 5: A look at Governor Newsom's 2025 California Budget May Revise
On May 14, 2025 Governor Newsom provided his revised budget that differs from what he released in January because actions from the federal administration despite California being an economic leader. Our host Christopher Sanchez is joined by guest Alexandrina Chavez, Andrew Avila, and our favorite returning guest Carol Gonzalez to discuss Governor Newsom's 2025 California Budget May Revise and some notable changes that the Governor is proposing including impacts to healthcare and immigrant com...
2 May 2025
EP 4: Bernie Sanders and AOC visit California, The state of Corridos, Earth Day, and how legislators are responding to this moment.
Our host Christopher Sanchez is joined by his friends Carol Gonzalez and Juan Altamirano and new guest Maria Morales. Our guest discuss the recent visit from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to California, the current state of corridos and how recent actions from Mexico and the United States governments are impacting the traditional Mexican genre of music. Our guest also discuss how this year folks celebrated earth day in addition to different ways members of the California's...
15 Apr 2025
EP 3: Democracy in the streets, the California special session, a smack down on education, and big foot
The Mesa Verde Group's very own Christopher Sanchez brings back friends Carol Gonzalez and Juan Altamirano while Andrea Rivera joins the podcast for her first appearance on the podcast. Our guest talk about Governor Newsom's special legislative session, the outpouring of youth and advocates taking to the streets in response to immigration enforcement, and additional dives into the state budget and interesting legislation that has been introduced in the California Legislature. Follow the...
14 Apr 2025
EP 2: The Start of the 2025 Legislative Year Part 2
In the Mesa Verde Group's inaugural podcast and web series, Mesa Verde Group's founder Christopher Sanchez is joined by Rita Medina, Carol Gonzalez, and Juan Altamirano as they continue to discuss the start of the 2025 legislative year, Governor Newsom's 2025 - 2026 proposed budget and what is on the horizon this year in the California Legislature. Follow the Mesa Verde Group on our socials: Youtube, Instagram, Linkedin Follow our host Christopher Sanchez on his socials Instagram, Linkedin ...
14 Apr 2025
EP 1: The Start of the California Legislative Session Part 1
In the Mesa Verde Group's inaugural podcast and web series, Mesa Verde Group's founder Christopher Sanchez is joined by Rita Medina, Carol Gonzalez, and Juan Altamirano to discuss the start of the 2025 legislative year, Governor Newsom's 2025 - 2026 proposed budget and much more on California politics in and around the state's capitol. Follow the Mesa Verde Group on our socials: Youtube, Instagram, Linkedin Follow our host Christopher Sanchez on his socials Instagram, Linkedin *All views, ...
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Carol Gonzalez
Yesenia Jimenez
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4,362
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