With the New Year just around the corner, I’m grateful to dive into the new California laws for 2026 with Assemblymember Isaac Bryan on the Legal Lens podcast.

We discuss some of the bills he authored in the legislature this year, including CA AB246, which protects seniors from eviction if their Social Security benefits are delayed or stopped.

This conversation is critical for anyone concerned about housing security.

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“Your voice, your vote, your power!”

This is one of the many important messages I was left with from my guests for this week’s Legal Lens Podcast. California Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Rhodesia Ransom bring a wealth of knowledge and insight on some of California legislature’s work this past year and inspire each of us to stay involved, to stay engaged, and to exercise our most prized right as American citizens – to VOTE!

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Thrilled to have California Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Rhodesia Ransom @Ransomforsupervisor on the Legal Lens Podcast.

With the Nov 4th California Special Election near, they break down Proposition 50 on redistricting: what it means, the controversy, and its impact on democracy and congressional balance.

Don’t miss this important convo, now streaming everywhere!

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What’s the real truth about crime and crime rates and statistics in the U.S.?
Is there a “crime emergency” in America’s largest cities? Has crime gone up since the pandemic?

These are two topics that Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of @thesentencingproject broke down for us on this week’s Legal Lens podcast.

Gotsch shares her journey from faith-driven social justice advocate to a national leader for sentencing reform, emphasizing the importance of “second chances” and the need to recognize that people can change over time.

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Thrilled to welcome Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of @thesentencingproject to the Legal Lens podcast.

Gotch is a national expert on criminal justice and sentencing reform with over 25 years experience advocating to end mass incarceration and racial injustice in the US prison system.

She explains The Sentencing Project’s major focus areas, including youth justice, voting rights restoration for people with felony convictions, and proportionate sentencing, and highlights the disturbing rise of life-without-parole sentences and the persistent overuse of extended prison sentences as a form of punishment, especially in marginalized communities.​

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Is there hope when it comes to issues of criminal justice and sentencing reform?

This is one of the burning questions I had the honor of discussing with Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of @thesentencingproject on this week’s Legal Lens podcast.

Kara is a seasoned expert on sentencing and criminal justice reform, and in this episode breaks down the lasting harm of criminalizing youth in our justice system. She outlines the evidence supporting alternatives to incarceration, such as restorative justice, community-based investments, and rehabilitation.

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I am thrilled to share our Legal Lens Show’s 4th anniversary on @KBLA1580 with you, our faithful listening audience!

It’s been one amazing ride so far and I can’t wait for many more episodes filled with top guests and timely topics that impact us all, because understanding law and policy shouldn’t be complicated, it should be accessible!

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Over 200,000 people in the U.S. prison system are serving life without parole.

On this week’s Legal Lens podcast, I’m joined by Kara Gotsch, Executive Director of @thesentencingproject, to unpack the roots and ripple effects of this staggering statistic. We dive into changing prison population trends, the risks of revisiting tough-on-crime policies, and current legislative battles in D.C.

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Alphonso David from @GlobalBlackEconomicForum, my guest for this week’s Legal Lens Podcast, brings a wealth of knowledge and a life-long advocacy for social and economic justice.

David recounts how experiences as a child having to flee the country of Liberia in the wake of political unrest shaped his devotion to using the law as a tool for justice, and he issues a call for us all to remain vigilant in defending democracy and not taking it for granted.

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Honored to have Alphonso David, CEO of the @GlobalBlackEconomicForum, on this week’s Legal Lens podcast. From a child refugee in Liberia to a fierce civil rights lawyer, Alphonso’s journey fuels his fight for justice and democracy.

The Global Black Economic Fund spearheaded the litigation on behalf of the Fearless Fund, a venture capital fund that was founded to help fund and support under-resourced and capitalized businesses founded by African American women. David updates us on the status and success of this litigation and explains why the Fearless Fund case speaks to First Amendment issues for all businesses and non-profit organizations seeking to serve underserved communities. Definitely an enlightening conversation!

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