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On Television

ABC 7 Los Angeles Eyewitness Newsmakers: Breaking Down the 7 Propositions on California's election ballot

https://abc7.com/california-propositions-election-ballot-eyewitness-newsmakers/12423986/

CBS 2 Los Angeles Sacramento Lawmakers Debate Major Bills

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/sacramento-lawmakers-debating-major-bills/

Spectrum 1 News LGBTQ+ Policy Change in Orange County

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/2867638a-7abf-4eb8-acbc-5764cf5acce4/SPECNEWS1_08-18-2023_17.31.45.mp4

CBS 2 Los Angeles New details revealed surrounding Former President Trump's indictment

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/new-details-revealed-surrounding-fmr-president-trumps-indictment/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

CBS 2 Los Angeles Political science professor on Biden reelection campaign

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/political-science-professor-on-biden-reelection-campaign/#x

Spectrum 1 News Former VP Mike Pence makes stop in SoCal

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2023/04/20/former-vp-mike-pence-makes-stop-in-southern-california?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic?cid=share_clip

CBS 2 Los Angeles It's Official: LA County election results certified by Registrar's office

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/its-official-la-county-election-results-certified-by-registrars-office/#x

CBS 5 Bay Area Post-Election Analysis

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/election-political-science-prof-dr-matt-lesenyie-analyzes-tuesday-nights-returns/

Spectrum 1 News In ailing LA, Mayor-elect Karen Bass promises unity, change

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2022/11/17/karen-bass-gives-first-address-as-la-mayor-elect

 

Spectrum 1 News Redistricting Changes Layout of 41st Congressional District

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2022/10/27/redistricting-changes-layout-of-41st-congressional-district-?cid=id-app15_m-share_s-web_cmp-app_launch_august2020_c-producer_posts_po-organic

 

Spectrum 1 News Leaked Audio from City Council Revealed Redistricting Insights

https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/politics/2022/10/10/leaked-audio-from-la-council-members-also-revealed-redistricting-insights

NBC 4 Los Angeles Vice Mayor and City Councilwoman Will Likely Square Off for Long Beach Mayor Seat

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/vice-mayor-and-city-councilwoman-will-likely-square-off-for-long-beach-mayor-seat-in-november/2912062/

Spectrum 1 News Understanding the Importance of Your Local Judicial Races

https://youtu.be/IJfs_tdKkmk

ABC 7 Los Angeles Morning News Recall Questions

https://youtu.be/5qIeXyN1i6I

ABC 7 Los Angeles Instagram Live Recall Election Questions

https://youtu.be/E6wNsX1JVPY

ABC 7 Los Angeles Importance of the Youth Vote in the Recall Election

https://youtu.be/hHSJHlEuAwU

ABC 7 Los Angeles Ask the Doctor Segment: California's Recall Election

https://youtu.be/afqZniYro1k

ABC 7 Bay Area regarding Governor Newsom visit to El Salvador

https://abc7news.com/politics/gov-gavin-newsoms-makes-historic-trip-to-el-salvador/5237312/

Interview with ABC 7 Bay Area regarding President Trump's visit to California

http://abc7news.com/politics/political-experts-weigh-in-on-war-of-words-between-trump-and-state-lawmakers/3196202/

On Radio

KNX 97.1 In Depth August GOP Debate and Trump Georgia Arrest

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/5cbfb8a6-e2ee-4006-b606-4e5b68edcd1f/RADKNX_08-22-2023_15.18.03.mp3

KNX 97.1 In Depth Special Edition: The third arraignment of former President Donald Trump

https://omny.fm/shows/knx-in-depth/knx-in-depth-special-edition-the-third-arraignment

 

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Trump Indicted for a Third Time

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/matt-lesenyie-1640/102679998

KNX 97.1 The Federal Indictment Against Former President Trump

https://omny.fm/shows/knxam-on-demand/the-federal-indictment-against-former-president-tr

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Trump Indicted Over Classified Documents Case

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/trump-indicted-over-classified-documents-case/102464112

KNX 97.1 The Race to Replace Diane Feinstein

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/31bfaf60-60cc-4458-a7b0-8828d4e362bc/RADKCBS_05-30-2023_04.12.33.mp3

KNX 97.1 Whipping Votes on the Debt Limit Deal

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/d740a35c-b65f-46c6-a207-87b568e51c06/RADKNX_05-30-2023_05.34.06.mp3

 

KNX 1070 State of the Union Speech Coverage

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/0bc66654-e121-4342-8bf9-342c0cdc0a5e/RADKNX_02-07-2023_17.58.36.mp3

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/0a2915c1-a9cf-4253-b662-c4ba2f190c60/RADKNX_02-07-2023_18.05.50.mp3

KNX 1070 Crowded Field for US House Race in Burbank

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/5b396d9e-ff80-4944-bb10-b194dc00af77/RADKNX_01-30-2023_22.37.26.mp3

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/876a999e-8978-40a8-ba77-b6de128f41d4/RADKNX_01-31-2023_07.38.45.mp3

KNX 1070 US House Speakership Undecided After 7th Vote

 https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/afe2c2c6-963c-4b71-a886-9ecb9c177c5f/RADKNX_01-05-2023_10.48.56.mp3

KNX 97.1 Morning News Newsom Calls Special Legislative Session on Gas Prices

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/82a9c4d8-bfcb-4685-bd49-148579c0fc0a/RADKNX_12-05-2022_06.49.59.mp3

 

KNX 97.1 Morning News Post-Election Coverage

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/e6e2390a-4330-4c9d-9187-56d50b1877a9/RADKNX_11-15-2022_06.18.16.mp3

KNX 97.1 Morning News: City Council Hot Mic

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/4d80306a-069c-4cf9-a61a-92d10dca2304/RADKNX_10-10-2022_11.18.31.mp3

 

KNX 97.1 In Depth Radio Show: Bass Caruso Debate Analysis

https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-57380/b057038e-8b41-4e2f-8313-0f93706139a9/RADKNX_10-07-2022_13.19.02.mp3

KPCC 89.3 A Proposal to Let Santa Ana's Non-Citizens Vote is Shelved

https://laist.com/news/a-proposal-to-let-santa-anas-non-citizens-vote-is-shelved-for-now

 

Bloomberg CityLab Podcast Bedrock USA, Episode 2: "It's Not Going to Be Peaceful Much Longer" (@36th minute)

https://www.bloomberg.com/bedrock-usa

KNX 97.1 In Depth Radio Show: Primary Election Day Preview

https://youtu.be/DsTPgQ_hTds

In Print Media

Republican presidential hopefuls head to Southern California this week

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/25/presidential-hopefuls-head-to-southern-california-this-week/

 

Democrat or Republican? Meet 3 Orange County Voters Rejecting Both Labels

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/09/11/democrat-or-republican-meet-3-orange-county-voters-rejecting-both-labels/

Bloomberg Washington D.C. Palm Springs’ Congressman in Crosshairs as GOP Nixes Gay Funding

https://about.bgov.com/news/palm-springs-congressman-in-crosshairs-as-gop-nixes-gay-funding/

Finland joins NATO and becomes 31st member in alliance

https://daily49er.com/news/2023/04/21/finland-joins-nato-and-becomes-31st-member-in-alliance/

Long Beach council rejects ban on targeted picketing near residential homes

https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/03/22/city-council-rejects-ban-on-targeted-picketing-near-residential-homes-in-long-beach/

LA County Board of Supervisors expansion could help representation but do voters want it?

https://lbpost.com/news/la-county-board-of-supervisors-expansion-could-increase-representation-but-do-voters-want-it

https://www.newsbreak.com/los-angeles-county-ca/2962760789950-la-county-board-of-supervisors-expansion-could-increase-representation-but-do-voters-want-it

How will artificial intelligence change the classroom?

https://daily49er.com/artslife/2023/02/04/how-will-ai-change-the-classroom/

 

Amended state law tightens restrictions on contributions to politicians

https://lbpost.com/news/amended-state-law-tightens-restrictions-on-contributions-to-politicians​

Will California's diverse legislature equate to policy changes for women and LGBTQ+ communities?

https://ktla.com/news/california/will-californias-diverse-legislature-equate-to-policy-changes-for-women-and-lgbtq-communities/

 

Will this be the most diverse California Legislature ever?

https://calmatters.org/politics/election-2022/2022/11/california-legislature-diversity/

Both candidates cautiously optimistic in razor-thin 5th District City Council race

https://lbpost.com/news/both-candidates-cautiously-optimistic-in-razor-thin-5th-district-city-council-race

Los Angeles voters' interest in politics increases after a leaked city council recording

https://daily49er.com/news/2022/11/06/los-angeles-voters-interest-in-politics-increases-after-a-leaked-city-council-recording/

California campaign finance law could lead to big change for local politics

https://www.ocregister.com/2022/11/04/california-campaign-finance-law-could-lead-to-big-change-for-local-politics/

In 69th Assembly race, the candidate without political experience is favored

https://lbpost.com/news/politics/69th-assembly-lowenthal-austin-race-election

Campaign complaints have been filed in the Long Beach mayoral race, but they rarely result in fines

https://lbpost.com/news/campaign-complaints-have-been-filed-in-the-lb-mayoral-race-but-they-rarely-result-in-fines

 

As cannabis votes near, beach cities officials grapple with tough choices

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/07/18/as-cannabis-votes-near-beach-cities-officials-grapple-with-tough-choices/

Why are Californians bankrolling ‘high stakes’ national races in states where they don’t vote?

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article262048162.html

CSULB Professor: Long Beach election results show turnout is vital

https://lbpost.com/elections/csulb-professor-long-beach-election-results-show-turnout-is-vital

A City Hall critic’s lead in the race for city attorney has some insiders spooked

https://lbpost.com/news/a-city-hall-critics-lead-in-the-race-for-city-attorney-has-some-insiders-spooked

Voter turnout has so far been low for the June primary in Long Beach and beyond

https://lbpost.com/news/voter-turnout-has-so-far-been-low-for-the-june-primary-in-long-beach-and-beyond

Campaign mailer roils mayoral race with accusations of defunding Long Beach Police Department

https://lbpost.com/news/campaign-mailer-roils-mayoral-race-with-accusations-of-defunding-lbp

Student Voices: What's the right balance between in-person and online instruction in college?

https://edsource.org/2022/student-voices-whats-the-right-balance-between-in-person-and-online-instruction/669196

Governor Gavin Newsom will face little-known challengers for second term

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-12/gavin-newsom-will-face-little-known-challengers-for-a-second-term-governor

Todd Spitzer's missteps could provide opening for opponents in O.C. DA's race

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-12/todd-spitzers-missteps-could-provide-opening-for-two-opponents-in-oc-das-race

Moderate Common-Sense Party hopes to get on 2022 ballot in California

https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/06/moderate-common-sense-party-hopes-to-get-on-2022-ballot-in-california/

Politicians Use Covid-19 to Raise Cash, is that Healthy?

https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/23/politicians-use-covid-19-to-raise-cash-is-that-healthy/

With 2022 campaign on the horizon, Gov. Gavin Newsom has the public stage to himself

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-13/california-governor-2022-campaign-gavin-newsom

Newsom Recall: What you Need to Know

https://blackvoicenews.com/2021/07/14/newsom-recall-part-1-what-you-need-to-know/

Capitol Hill post-inauguration: what Biden has done so far

https://daily49er.com/news/2021/01/22/capitol-hill-post-inauguration-what-has-biden-done-so-far/​

A look back at Trump’s term ahead of Biden’s inauguration​

https://daily49er.com/news/2021/01/18/a-look-back-at-trumps-term-ahead-of-bidens-inauguration/

Trump impeached for second time in historic vote

https://daily49er.com/news/2021/01/13/trump-impeached-for-second-time-in-historic-vote/

CSULB political science professors react to insurrection at Capitol Hill

https://daily49er.com/news/2021/01/07/csulb-political-science-professors-react-to-insurrection-at-capitol-hill/

PACs poured money into Long Beach’s election; sorting who gave and why is a challenge

https://lbpost.com/news/shadowy-money-poured-into-a-long-beach-election-sorting-out-who-gave-and-why-is-a-challenge

Political science professors’ at CSULB react to election, “democracy is based on trust”​

https://daily49er.com/news/2020/11/23/political-science-professors-at-csulb-react-to-election-democracy-is-based-on-trust/

Covid-19 to impact voter turnout

https://daily49er.com/news/2020/09/21/covid-19-to-impact-voter-turnout/

Opinion Editorial "Single-payer coverage is best path forward for California and maybe others"

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sns-tns-bc-healthcare-pro-20180605-story.html

Interview with ABC 7 Bay Area regarding President Trump's visit to California

http://abc7news.com/politics/political-experts-weigh-in-on-war-of-words-between-trump-and-state-lawmakers/3196202/

Moderator for the Citrus Heights City Council Debate (Sacramento Metro Cable)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=J4yJZTv8xNk

Interview with Davis Political Review about Race Politics Course

http://dprmag.org/2016/05/05/talker-associate-instructor-matt-lesenyie-on-integrating-race-into-political-science-instruction/

Quoted in The State Hornet "Sac State poll predicts most ballot propositions will pass"

https://statehornet.com/2016/11/sac-state-poll-predicts-most-ballot-propositions-will-pass/

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