Episode
90: Race-Based Policies Return? The Capitol Showdown
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- Mar 2, 2026
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Summary
In Episode 90 of Coffee Culture & the Capitol , Sophia and Greg break down a dramatic week at the California State Capitol — including a heated Assembly floor vote on ACA 7, a constitutional amendment that would partially roll back California’s ban on race-based preferences. What does ACA 7 actually do? How is an ACA different from an AB or SB? And why did this vote stall for minutes on the Assembly floor before narrowly passing? Sophia and Greg unpack the political maneuvering, the constitutional stakes, and what this means as the proposal heads to the Senate. Then, they shift to a positive development: AB 1835, a bill that would place a 90-day limit on the governor’s emergency powers. After California’s three-year COVID state of emergency, is it time for stronger legislative accountability? The conversation revisits lockdowns, church restrictions, and why constitutional checks and balances matter. Plus, with the California March for Life just weeks away, Sophia shares exciting updates and stories from students who are traveling across the state to stand for life on March 16th. Grab your coffee (or Hint water 😉) and join the conversation as we break down the policies shaping California — and how you can stay informed and involved.