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KABATALKSAuthor: Brian and John Kabateck
Brothers Brian and John Kabateck take a unique approach to discussions affecting business and consumers alike in the state with a discussion that is presented with humor and conflict from brothers of typically differing opinions. Brian Kabateck is Founding and Managing Partner of Kabateck, LLP. A legal firm defending consumers rights and protections. Brian was also President of the Consumers Attorneys of California. John Kabateck, is President of Kabateck Strategies, LLP. His firm keeps the voices of mom and pop businesses heard in the State Capitol. He represents such trade organizations as the NFIB, Associated Builders and Contractors of Northern California and The California Restaurant Association to name a few. This program will be like no other and is intended to shed light on difficult issues surrounding both political and consumer concerns as they make their way into California's Capitol, with a style and delivery that can be unpredictable yet informative and entertaining. Language: en-us Genres: Government, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 34: Prop 36, California’s Crime Debate, and the Early Stakes of the 2026 Governor’s Race
Episode 34
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
Send us a text to let us know what you think of this episode. We would love to hear from you. In this episode, Brian and John break down Proposition 36 — what it changes, why voters backed it, and the growing fight over how to fund it. They tackle the core debates around public safety, rehabilitation, and whether the measure deepens existing disparities in California’s justice system.The conversation then turns to the rapidly expanding 2026 governor’s race, from early frontrunners like Antonio Villaraigosa and Katie Porter to the challenges facing billionaire candidates and the ripple effects of national politics. To close, the brothers each share one Trump policy they support and one they strongly oppose, offering a sharp but thoughtful exchange heading into Thanksgiving week.If you enjoy hearing what we have to say, albeit somewhat irreverent and rarely do we agree, please subscribe or follow and us and leave a comment. We would love to hear from you. To learn more about John Kabateck's firm visit Kabateck StrategiesTo learn more about Brian's firm visit KBK Law













