POLITICO's California Playbook | ‘The Path of Least Regret’ | ‘Shakespeare Anyone?’ Podcast
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Candidates for California governor appear in San Francisco on Feb. 3, 2026. Photo by Laure Andrillon, AP Photo
POLITICO's California Playbook
It’s a busy time in California politics. State lawmakers are taking steps to rename tomorrow’s holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day, following a damning investigation by the New York Times. Also, thousands of people turned out across the state this weekend in the latest round of No Kings protests. And, the crowded race for California’s next governor has everyone guessing. Dustin Gardiner is the co-author of POLITICO’s California Playbook and he joins us today to break this all down.
‘The Path of Least Regret’
Debut author Parul Somani joins us with her book The Path of Least Regret, a roadmap for making hard decisions in the face of uncertainty and change. Somani developed this framework out of her own experience navigating cancer shortly after childbirth, faced with life-altering decisions when there was no clear “right” answer.
‘Shakespeare Anyone?’ Podcast
The study of Shakespeare can often be intimidating. Two Sacramento actors are on a quest to make The Bard more accessible and relatable to our modern lives and they’re doing it through a podcast. Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp are the creators and hosts behind Shakespeare Anyone? They join us today to discuss their efforts to foster Shakespeare appreciation and understanding.
Elyse Sharp will present Why Shakespeare Still Matters April 20 in East Sacramento.
