Unlocking California Politics

In the latest episode of Unlocking California Politics, host Sanjay Wagle sits down with Legislative Advocate Jennifer Svec to break down C.A.R.’s 2026 legislative priorities and the policy debates shaping California’s housing landscape. From HOA accountability and consumer protections to wildfire resilience and housing affordability, the conversation highlights the key issues REALTORS® should be watching this year and how member engagement can help advance meaningful housing solutions.

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In the newest episode of the Unlocking California Politics podcast, C.A.R. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle sits down with Assemblymember John Harabedian and Senator Sasha Renée Pérez for a “Meet the Freshmen” conversation about their first term in the Legislature, the challenges shaping their districts, and the priorities they are focused on moving forward.

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In the newest episode of the Unlocking California Politics podcast, C.A.R. Senior Vice
President Sanjay Wagle sits down with Republican Assemblymembers Heather Hadwick
and David Tangipa for a “Meet the Freshmen” conversation about their first term in the
Legislature, what they’ve learned, and how they hope to move forward in 2026.

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Spotify. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to hear the latest episodes from
experts who will give you their take on California politics, housing news and policies, and
other top industry matters

In the latest episode of the Unlocking California Politics podcast, C.A.R. Senior Vice President Sanjay Wagle sits down with former Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Robert Hertzberg to discuss his proposed statewide ballot initiative aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities for middle-income Californians. The 2026 measure, known as the Middle-Class Homeownership and Family Home Construction Act, seeks to address the growing barriers facing the next generation of would-be homeowners.

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In the newest episode of the Unlocking California Politics podcast, C.A.R.’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Sanjay Wagle, sits down with Political Data Inc. Vice President Paul Mitchell and Swing Strategies President and CEO Tom Ross for an in-depth discussion on Proposition 50. Together, they unpack the factors driving what has become one of the fastest-moving elections in California history.