Unlocking California Politics

Episode 34 of C.A.R.’s Unlocking California Politics podcast is out now. In this episode,
C.A.R. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle is joined by veteran
political strategists Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman to break down the results of
California's 2026 Primary Election and what they reveal about the political landscape
heading into the November general election. Drawing on decades of experience from both
Democratic and Republican perspectives, the guests examine the biggest surprises of the
election, shifting voter priorities, and the races and issues that will shape the months
ahead.

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The California Association of REALTORS® has released a special live episode of the
Unlocking California Politics podcast recorded during C.A.R.’s 2026 Legislative Day in
Sacramento. In this follow up conversation, C.A.R. Senior Vice President Sanjay Wagle
sits down once again with former Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Robert Hertzberg to discuss
the next phase of the proposed Middle Class Homeownership and Family Home
Construction Act after officially qualifying for the November ballot. The episode explores the growing coalition behind the initiative, why it matters to REALTORS® and middle income Californians, and how members can help engage their communities as the campaign moves into election season.

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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.

To listen or watch this episode, go to on.car.org/politicspodcast, YouTube, iTunes, or
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