
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 • 31 episodes
KABATALKS
Latest Episodes
Episode 31: The Big Beautiful Bill, Senator Padilla’s Forced Exit, No Kings Protests, and the Military Parade
In this episode, the guys dig into the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by House Republicans this spring — a large package that cuts billions from food aid, relaxes regulations, supports fossil fuel projects, and includes tax breaks li...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: LA Protests, Immigration Crackdowns, and the Legal Limits of Presidential Power
In this episode of Kabatalks, John and Brian square off over one of the most explosive headlines in California politics: the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles amidst ICE raids and growing street protests. Was it a necessary response t...
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Episode 30
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Episode 29: Assemblymember Laurie Davies on Bipartisanship, GOP Revival, and California’s Political Future
In this episode, we sit down with Assemblymember Laurie Davies to explore the evolving mood in Sacramento—Is it tense? Collaborative? Or somewhere in between? A former small business owner, Davies offers her take on how bipartisan cooperation c...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: Senator Tom Umberg on California's Legislative Challenges and Bipartisanship Opportunities.
What makes California's legislative environment a breeding ground for cooperation, even amidst political supermajorities? Join us as we promise a deeper understanding of the unique dynamics within the California Senate, courtesy of our conversa...
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Episode 27: California's Wildfires Ingnite an Even Greater Political Firestorm.
California's wildfires are not just a force of nature; they're a battleground for misinformation and political agendas. Join us, the brothers Kabateck, as we unravel the tangled web of false narratives surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom during t...
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Episode 27
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