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E341: Insightful Conversation with Assemblymember Marc Berman
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In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Assemblyman Marc Berman, who shares his journey from Palo Alto to Sacramento. Asm. Berman discusses his early life, education at Georgetown and USC, and experiences working on political campaigns across the country. He recounts his path to becoming a member of the Palo Alto City Council and eventually the California State Assembly in 2016. The discussion covers the challenges of his role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his legislative focus on housing, education, and AI regulation. Asm Berman also talks about California's budget and his work on the Business and Professions Committee.
This Episode was recorded on 6/18/24
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Mark Berman's Early Life and Career Beginnings
01:54 Campaign Experiences and Political Insights
02:41 Reflections on Political Campaigns and Colleagues
05:08 Transition to Law School and Community Involvement
08:21 Running for City Council and Assembly
12:56 Election Night and Initial Assembly Experience
13:52 Impact of COVID-19 on Legislative Work
16:24 The Ghost Town Capitol
17:11 Building Relationships During COVID
18:36 Politics of Palo Alto
18:56 Housing Crisis and Environmental Impact
23:36 Legislative Focus and Tech Education
28:11 Budget Challenges and Priorities
30:01 Business and Professions Committee Insights
32:28 Conclusion and Farewell
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Manage episode 425344836 series 1573854
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Assemblyman Marc Berman, who shares his journey from Palo Alto to Sacramento. Asm. Berman discusses his early life, education at Georgetown and USC, and experiences working on political campaigns across the country. He recounts his path to becoming a member of the Palo Alto City Council and eventually the California State Assembly in 2016. The discussion covers the challenges of his role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his legislative focus on housing, education, and AI regulation. Asm Berman also talks about California's budget and his work on the Business and Professions Committee.
This Episode was recorded on 6/18/24
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Mark Berman's Early Life and Career Beginnings
01:54 Campaign Experiences and Political Insights
02:41 Reflections on Political Campaigns and Colleagues
05:08 Transition to Law School and Community Involvement
08:21 Running for City Council and Assembly
12:56 Election Night and Initial Assembly Experience
13:52 Impact of COVID-19 on Legislative Work
16:24 The Ghost Town Capitol
17:11 Building Relationships During COVID
18:36 Politics of Palo Alto
18:56 Housing Crisis and Environmental Impact
23:36 Legislative Focus and Tech Education
28:11 Budget Challenges and Priorities
30:01 Business and Professions Committee Insights
32:28 Conclusion and Farewell
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