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Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin joins The Maddy Report to offer a powerful reflection on our nation’s extraordinary journey—from the founding ideals of 1776 to the challenges and triumphs that have defined each generation. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Debra Rush, CEO and Co-Founder of Breaking the Chains, joins The Maddy Report to share the impacts of human trafficking on communities across the San Joaquin Valley, resources for those at risk, and ways organizations are trying to implement policy changes. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Miguel Arambula, Executive Director, San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative and Alicia Sebastian, Executive Director, California Coalition for Rural Housing, join The Maddy Report to discuss recent state and federal level policy developments and what they mean for the Central Valley. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Caitlin Peterson, Associate Director and Research Fellow at the PPIC Water Policy Center, and Bradley Franklin, Research Fellow at the PPIC Water Policy Center join The Maddy Report to discuss SGMA-ready crops as a low-water alternative to fallowing. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠⁠⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Lorenzo Rios, CEO of Clovis Veterans Memorial District, Bill Stretch, General Manager at Fresno Irrigation District, and Kyle Packham, Chief Advocacy and External Affairs Officer for California Special Districts Association join The Maddy Report to discuss the role of special districts. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins The Maddy Report to discuss his campaign for California Governor and his perspective on the issues facing the state.Follow us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠X⁠ To learn more, visit ⁠https://themaddyinstitute.org/⁠ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval joins The Maddy Report to discuss the role of the university in the Central Valley, impacts on the region's economy, as well as the state and federal issues facing higher education. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X To learn more, visit https://themaddyinstitute.org/ The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Brittany Martinez, Executive Director of Principles First, Gabe Ferris, City Hall and Courts Reporter at ABC 30, and David Taub, Senior Reporter at GV Wire, sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante to provide an outlook on the June 2026 Primary Election, including the California governor’s race and key Central Valley congressional districts following Proposition 50. To learn more, visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠. The Maddy Institute is dedicated to providing a civil, fact-based approach to public policy, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to help advance our work and raise awareness of important issues throughout the San Joaquin Valley. If you believe in the work we do, consider supporting us by donating at https://themaddyinstitute.org/donate/. The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Senator Shannon Grove and Josh Fryday, California Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante. To learn more, visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ or follow us on ⁠⁠social media⁠⁠. The Maddy Institute is dedicated to providing a civil, fact-based approach to public policy, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to help advance our work and raise awareness of important issues throughout the San Joaquin Valley. If you believe in the work we do, consider supporting us by donating at https://themaddyinstitute.org/donate/. The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Chris Micheli, attorney, lobbyist, and government relations specialist, and Dan Schnur, political analyst, speaker and commentator, sit down with Executive Director Blake Zante for an analysis on California's 2025 legislative session and the passage of Proposition 50. To learn more, visit our ⁠website⁠ or follow us on ⁠social media⁠. The Maddy Institute is dedicated to providing a civil, fact-based approach to public policy, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to help advance our work and raise awareness of important issues throughout the San Joaquin Valley. If you believe in the work we do, consider supporting us by donating at https://themaddyinstitute.org/donate/. The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Don Wright, Editor of WaterWrights sits down with Executive Director Blake Zante to break down some of the most pressing issues in California’s water landscape. They discuss how water moves through the state, the complexities of water rights, and the growing challenges facing Valley agriculture and local communities. To learn more, visit our website or follow us on social media. The Maddy Institute is dedicated to providing a civil, fact-based approach to public policy, but we can’t do it alone. We rely on the generosity of individuals like you to help advance our work and raise awareness of important issues throughout the San Joaquin Valley. If you believe in the work we do, consider supporting us by donating at https://themaddyinstitute.org/donate/. The Maddy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that does not endorse or support views that may be expressed in this episode.

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Danielle Bergstrom, Founder and Executive Director of Fresnoland, and Jordan Mattox, Co-Host of the Fresnolandia Podcast. Together, they explore The Future of Political Journalism—diving into how local and regional outlets are reshaping political coverage, the challenges of maintaining trust and independence, and the evolving role of media in informing California’s democracy. For more resources, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay connected with The Maddy Institute.

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Dr. Lisa Bryant, Professor of Political Science at CSU Fresno, Blake Jones of Politico, and Alexei Koseff of CalMatters.Together, they explore Breaking Down Prop 50—examining the measure’s background, its impact on California politics, and what it reveals about accountability, transparency, and governance in the state. For more resources, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay connected with The Maddy Institute.

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Ken Cooley, State Assemblymember (Ret.).Together, they explore the History of California’s Legislature and Capitol Building—highlighting the evolution of state governance, the stories behind the Capitol’s development, and how history continues to shape policymaking and civic life in California today. For more resources, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay connected with The Maddy Institute.

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Caitlin O’Neil, Legislative Analyst's Office, and Rachel Michelin, President & CEO of the California Retailers Association. Together, they explore Retail Theft in California: What’s Changed?—diving into recent policy shifts, the impacts on businesses and communities, and the broader conversation around public safety, accountability, and economic stability across the state. For more resources, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay connected with The Maddy Institute.