KABATALKS
Brothers Brian and John Kabateck take a unique approach to discussions affecting business and consumers alike in the state with a discussion that is presented with humor and conflict from brothers of typically differing opinions. Brian Kabateck is Founding and Managing Partner of Kabateck, LLP. A legal firm defending consumers rights and protections. Brian was also President of the Consumers Attorneys of California. John Kabateck, is President of Kabateck Strategies, LLP. His firm keeps the voices of mom and pop businesses heard in the State Capitol. He represents such trade organizations as the NFIB, Associated Builders and Contractors of Northern California and The California Restaurant Association to name a few. This program will be like no other and is intended to shed light on difficult issues surrounding both political and consumer concerns as they make their way into California's Capitol, with a style and delivery that can be unpredictable yet informative and entertaining.
Podcasting since 2021 • 37 episodes
KABATALKS
Latest Episodes
Episode 37: How California’s Initiative Process Really Works — And Who It Leaves Out
In this episode, Brian and John break down California’s ballot initiative process — how it was designed, how it actually functions today, and why it has become increasingly inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Using real-world examples, historica...
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Episode 37
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35:14
Episode 36: Lawsuit Abuse, ADA Reform, and Finding the Middle Ground
In this episode, Brian and John take on one of the most polarizing issues in California politics and law: so-called “lawsuit abuse.” From ADA claims and damage caps to PAGA reform and court funding, the brothers debate where the system works, w...
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Episode 36
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33:18
Episode 35: California’s Political Stress Test — A Conversation with Dan Schnur
In this special episode of Kabatalks, Brian and John are joined by longtime political strategist and USC professor Dan Schnur for a wide-ranging conversation on California as the proving ground for national political ambition. From crime and pu...
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Episode 35
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43:29
Episode 34: Prop 36, California’s Crime Debate, and the Early Stakes of the 2026 Governor’s Race
In this episode, Brian and John break down Proposition 36 — what it changes, why voters backed it, and the growing fight over how to fund it. They tackle the core debates around public safety, rehabilitation, and whether the measure deepens exi...
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Episode 34
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37:26
Episode 33: Prop 50, Redistricting, and the Future of California Politics
In this episode, the guys dive into the fallout from Election Night — starting with Proposition 50 in California and what its passage means for redistricting, representation, and the balance of political power. They get into the messaging wars,...
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Episode 33
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41:19