AirTalk® FOR October 23, 2018

The statewide impact of landmark Janus ruling, four months later

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Back in June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public sector unions could not legally charge public employees who benefit from their negotiations but don’t want to become members. We discuss its impact. We also interview Sheriff Jim McDonnell and GOP incumbent Steve Knight; and more. See full episode >

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Sandra Day O'Connor announces possible Alzheimer diagnosis
AirTalk midterm elections interview: Sheriff Jim McDonnell for Los Angeles County Sheriff
The statewide impact of landmark Janus ruling, four months later
‘RadiCalifornia’: How the threat of ‘Californiacation’ is being leveraged in Nevada, Colorado and Texas races
AirTalk Midterm Elections Interview: GOP incumbent Steve Knight for California’s 25th Congressional District
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