Category: californiainsider

Child Trafficking Bill: Why California Law Makers Were Forced to Change Their Vote | Shane Harris

“No child should be dealing with these issues, especially by a system that claims that can take better care of you than your biological family..” Siyamak sits down with Shane Harris, an advocate for foster youth and a civil rights activist twitter.com/shaneharrisnow He’ll tell us about his experience being in the foster care system and…


The double-edged sword of California Green Energy | John Baker

“In the name of green energy, we’re sacrificing wildlife species. Because of the power mandates, we’re unable to enforce the take of that. I don’t think they have thought what that cost is to us as Californians and to the environment as a whole.” Siyamak sits down with John Baker, retired Assistant Chief with California…


Why Cost of Living Is So High in California | Terry Gilliam

A recent poll shows that 40 percent of Californians are considering leaving the state due to the high cost of living. Is the “California exodus” in effect at full speed, or has it slowed down? And is there a way to get Californians who left to come back? Siyamak sits down with Terry Gilliam, the…


Former San Francisco County Supervisor Issues Warning on City Becoming Detroit | Tony Hall

“San Francisco was a glorious city. What made it was its culture, its people. They were benevolent, they were fun-loving, and all that’s gone. If they don’t take bold approaches to correct their problems, San Francisco will be just like Detroit in the ’60s and ’70s.” Siyamak sits down with Tony Hall, a former San…


Why Homelessness Spread Like Wildfire in California | Flindt Andersen

Siyamak sits down with Flindt Andersen, a leading expert in addiction recovery. Today he will talk about why California is falling deeper into the homeless crisis and his personal journey from a drug addict to a recovery advocate. “Most people still consider addicts dirty, not worth it. And let me tell you, they are all…


Former President of BOS: San Francisco Used to Be Safe — Here’s What Changed Everything | Angela Alioto

“It’s very ugly … I never dreamed they would be doing what they did with it.” Siyamak sits down with Angela Alioto, former president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (BOS). She talks about why San Francisco is not safe anymore and the reasons leading the city to its decline. This episode is sponsored…