Valley Views

Valley Views

The Maddy Institute

Episodes 166
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.0 (4)
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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59%
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About This Podcast

The Valley Views podcast, presented by The Maddy Institute, explores how state and federal policies impact the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode features in-depth discussions on local, state, and national issues, with diverse voices from across the political spectrum. Fostering balanced and engaging conversations, the podcast keeps listeners informed on the topics that matter most to the Valley, providing insights into the policies shaping its future. Valley Views is available on-air every Sunday at 10 AM on NewsTalk 580AM/105.9FM (KMJ) and as a podcast.

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Recent Episodes

On the Ballot: Previewing the 2026 Primary Election

Feb 10, 2026 47m

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…

Conversation with California Leaders

Jan 23, 2026 41m

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…

Analysis of Legislative Session and Prop. 50

Dec 08, 2025 48m

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…

S15E1507 What's Happening in California Water?

Nov 23, 2025 48m

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…

S15E1502 Future of Political Journalism

Oct 12, 2025 47m

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…

S15E1506 Breaking Down Prop 50

Oct 05, 2025 47m

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…

S15E1504 History of California's Legislature and Capitol Building

Sep 30, 2025 50m

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…

S15E1503 Retail Theft in California: What's Changed?

Sep 16, 2025 46m

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…

S15E1500 Transportation in Fresno: Is Light Rail Possible?

Aug 31, 2025 41m

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Danielle Bergstrom — Founder, Executive Director & Managing Editor, Fresnoland and Dr. Naomi Bick,…

S15E1498 Battle Lines: California's Redistricting

Aug 13, 2025 49m

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Paul Mitchell, Owner of Redistricting Partners and Vice President of Political Data, Inc. and Matt Rexroad,…

S14E1425 How is Technology Influencing State Government?

Jul 15, 2025 46m

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Pedro Nava, Chair of the Little Hoover Commission, and Adam Silver, Chair of the Fair Political Practices…

S14E1422 What is Fresno County's Measure C?

Jun 29, 2025 49m

Don’t miss this episode of Valley Views as Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Robert Phipps, Executive Director of the Fresno Council of Governments, and Kendall Flint, Regional Director…

S14E1421 School Board Politics in Education: Good or Bad?

Jun 08, 2025 50m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Dr. Bob Nelson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Fresno State and former Superintendent of Fresno…

S14E1420 California’s Regulatory Environment: Impact to Business

Jun 01, 2025 46m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director Blake Zante sits down with Clint Olivier, CEO of the Central Valley Business Federation, for an in-depth conversation on “Sacramento Legislation…

S14E1421 What's the Impact of Tariffs in California?

May 25, 2025 48m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director Blake Zante engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Levi Sumagaysay of CalMatters, Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, and…

S14E1417 Housing Supply, Demand, and Affordability in the Central Valley

May 19, 2025 45m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director Blake Zante engages in a thought-provoking conversation withDarren Rose, President/ CEO at Building Industry Association of Fresno and Madera…

S14E1417 Approaches to Education: Pepperdine School of Public Policy

Mar 30, 2025 48m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director Blake Zante engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pete Peterson, the Dean of the School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University.…

S14E1415 A Crash Course in California Water

Mar 30, 2025 49m

On this episode of Valley Views, our Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Lois Henry, CEO and Editor of SJV Water, to share California's water challenges. As one of the most critical issues…

S14E1416 A Conversation with Ashley Swearengin

Mar 02, 2025 46m

On this episode of the Maddy Report: Valley Views Edition, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Ashley Swearengin, President/CEO, Central Valley Community Foundation.

S14E1412 What's Happening with California's Budget?

Feb 18, 2025 47m

On this episode of Valley Views, Executive Director, Blake Zante, is joined by Gabe Petek a Legislative Analyst from the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO).

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Valley Views has published 166 episodes since October 2018, covering topics in News, Politics.

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