The NorCal Ballot Box Podcast
Gain insights on ballot measures and listen to interviews with candidates participating in your upcoming elections. The NorCal Ballot Box Podcast features a range of election-related stories, reports on the results and analyzes their implications for the forthcoming elections. Our newsroom is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive information to empower you in making informed choices with your vote.
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Special Election and Prop 50 Explained

Oct 10, 2025
California voters will soon weigh in on Proposition 50 - Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2030 census. In this episode, we break down what Prop 50 means for…
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A Look Back at the November 2024 Election

Dec 13, 2024
Welcome to the final installment of the NorCal Ballot Box Podcast for this election cycle. In this episode, we discuss key points of the election with Sonoma County's Registrar of Voters, Deva Proto,…
Debrief

Post-Election Debrief with Dave McCuan

Nov 08, 2024
With the election behind us, it is important to unpack the results to better understand what the results could mean for our community.Listen in as KRCB’s Michelle Marques interviews Sonoma State…
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Measure J Rejected

Nov 07, 2024
In this episode, we take a closer look at Measure J, the ballot initiative that aimed to ban CAFOs in Sonoma County. After months of campaigning, the "No on J" side emerged victorious, with 85% of…
Environmental Implications

Measure J Explained: Animal Welfare

Nov 06, 2024
In today’s episode, KRCB reporters Greta Mart and Noah Abrams delve deeper into Measure J, a proposed ban on CAFOs in Sonoma County. With the election fast approaching, we examine the animal welfare,…
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Measure J: The Economic Impact

Nov 06, 2024
In today’s episode, we examine Sonoma County’s Measure J, a proposed ban on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). KRCB’s Greta Mart and Noah Abrams break down the key arguments from both…

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