
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.
Episodes
28 episodes
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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36:27

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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37:12

Episode 26: Reflection and Projection With Former Senator Scott Wilk.
Former state Senator Scott Wilk joins us on Kabatalks to provide a reflective and candid exit interview, if you will, sharing insights from his 12 years in the California State Legislature. With keen observations on the 2012 term limits change,...
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Episode 26
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40:50

Episode 25: Dan Schnur on Trump and the Political Dilemmas of Harris and Newsom.
What if strategic risks could reshape the political future? In this episode of KabaTalks, we welcome Dan Schnur, a veteran political strategist, to unpack the dynamics of the latest presidential election. With Kamala Harris facing the cha...
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49:57

Episode 24: California's Gubernatorial Outlook From the Left and the Right.
Is California's political stage ready for a major shake-up? Join us, brothers Brian and John Kabateck, as we dissect the Golden State's gubernatorial race. With Brian leaning slightly left and John slightly right, we explore the landscape of po...
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Episode 24
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35:15

Episode 23: Brothers Kabateck Unpack the Election as Only Political Opposites Can.
Can a Trump appointee really shake up the political landscape as Attorney General? Find out as we launch into a spirited discussion about some of his unexpected appointments and their potential ripple effects in the party. Join us, Brian and Jo...
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38:17

Episode 22: California Restaurant Association's Jot Condie Joins the Brothers Kabateck to Talk Election Impact on the Restaurant Industry.
Is the Republican Party facing a defining moment, or is this just another chapter in a long history of political evolution? Join the brothers Kabateck as they engage with Jot Condie, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Associatio...
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Episode 22
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30:52

Episode 21: 2024 Elections - A Political Dissection with Dan Schnur
Brothers John and Brian Kabateck choose their sides as they explore the shifting dynamics of the Republican and Democrat Parties with esteemed guest, Dan Schnur, a respected professor and veteran political strategist. From the astonishing influ...
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Episode 21
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35:25

Episode 20: Survival of the California Republican Party with Jessica Patterson
I'll bet you're thinking the fireworks are going to fly between your hosts, Brian and John in this episode. But the opposite is true. Brian gives some very thoughtful insight into why he believes the Republican Party has challenges ...
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Episode 20
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36:14

Episode 19: The Common Sense Party. A Discussion With Tom Campbell
You may have heard that some people in the state of California aren't too thrilled with the partisanship and lopsided super majority in our state assembly. And that's on both sides of the aisle. In this episode, Tom Campbell, former...
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Episode 19
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25:42

Episode 18: The Straight Scoop on CA Politics with Mike Gatto
The brothers Kabateck square off hard in this episode as they posture for their respective political parties with supporting arguments. You'll hear more jabs than in any other episode as it gets a little personal here. Once th...
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44:31

Episode 17: Mike Roos and His Political Views.
Former California State Assembly Member and now Political Strategist, Mike Roos is the focus for the brothers Kabateck in this episode. From current issues and concerns for the state regarding the Democratic party and the lack of presence...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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39:54

Episode 16: Paul Mitchell Dissects the Mid Term Results. Is California Purpling?
It's a vigorous discussion as the brothers Kabateck express differing views (surprised?) on what Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. has to say about what both the data show and what he believes it's representing. The topics range from t...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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36:25

Episode 15: Assembly Member Chris Holden. California Politics, AB257 and More.
The discussion get's a little contentious as Brian Kabateck, self-professed left leaning and John Kabateck clearly to the right, engage on a variety of topics with Assembly Member Chris Holden. The mutual respect amongst all is clear with...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:02

Episode 14: Former LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley on Gascon Recall, LA Crime and Drug Legalization.
If it were up to former LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley, Los Angeles current DA, George Gascon would be out. A myriad of bad decisions has left LA with some of the highest crime rates in the country and it's not looking any better any ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:28

Episode 13: Newsome's Run for the Presidency... and more.
Oh boy, there's a little friction in the room today as Paul Mitchell returns for a discussion closer to the mid-terms with some more insight on many topics. Is Newsome running for President? (Hint:yes) Does he have a chance? (Hint:n...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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40:58

Episode 12: Senator Bradford on Homelessness, Crime, the Republican Party and More.
This is one supercharged episode as the tension from the right and the left, that would be brothers John and Brian, and the topics of conversation are all California pain points. Senator Steven Bradford is steadfast in his positions and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:19

Episode 11: Mike Madrid on the Latinization of Both Politics and Our Communities.
One thing the brothers Kabateck have in common and that is the ability to share outstanding guests in their respective aura of California politics. Mike Madrid is a 30 year veteran in the political arena and is Founding Director and Presi...
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41:53

Episode 10: Redistricting or Gerrymandering? Paul Mitchell explains.
Oh boy, is this one hotly debated topic amongst professional as well as amateur political debates. Brian and John lean on their own sides of the aisle as they discuss what the value is of redistricting with Paul Mitchell, an expert data c...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:52

Episode 9: Talking California with Dan Morain, Homelessness, Crime and the Republican Party.
Join brothers Brian and John Kabateck as they get political with former reporter and columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Bee, Dan Morain. The conversation takes many twists and turns but touches on the issues of homelessnes...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:54

Episode 8: Marva Diaz shares her perspective on the outcomes of redistricting and the state of Republicans in California.
Join brothers Brian and John Kabateck as they discuss the outlook for candidates and their respective parties in the upcoming elections for California with Marva Diaz. Marva Diaz is the President of Marva Diaz Strategies and also the Co-E...
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Season 2
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30:21

Episode 7: Jon Coupal of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Shares His Thoughts on the "Death Tax".
Brothers Kabateck once again score an incredible guest to discuss current and very topical conversations in California. Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association talks about the state of the state but more importantly, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:00

Episode 6: Former California State Assembly Speaker John Perez on the state of the state.
In their inimitable fashion, brothers contrarian, Brian and John Kabateck ask some tough questions from different perspectives of their good friend, former Speaker of the California State Assembly, John A. Perez. The range of topics spans...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:55

Episode 5: Senator Scott Wilk on the Republican Party in California.
Brothers Brian and John Kabateck have an engaging discussion with Senate Republican Leader, Scott Wilk on the state of the Republican Party in California for starters. The conversation then turns to a conversation on the Armenian genocide and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:54

Episode 4: Dee Dee Myers on her career and current role in California government.
The brothers Kabateck, Brian and John, have a casual and candid conversation with Dee Dee Myers, former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton and the first female Press Secretary ever. The conversation travels many paths from her care...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:56
