Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s State Of The State / Discrimination Against Asian Americans During Pandemic

Summary: <p>Today on Insight, a recap of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address and reaction from lawmakers from CapRadio’s special coverage. Plus, a look at the spike in racism and violence towards Asian Americans during the pandemic and recent discriminatory incidents against Sacramento residents.</p> <p><strong>Today's Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li>CapRadio Politics Reporter and California State of Mind podcast Co-Host <a href="/about/bios/nicole-nixon/"><strong>Nicole Nixon</strong></a> and Political Strategist and California Target Book publisher <a href="https://www.dentons.com/en/darry-sragow"><strong>Darry Sragow</strong></a> break down Governor Newsom’s State of the State address</li> <li>Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus Executive Director <a href="https://www.advancingjustice-alc.org/members/aarti-kohli/"><strong>Aarti Kohli</strong></a> discusses the racism Asian Americans have experienced since the pandemic began and even beforehand</li> <li>CapRadio Race and Equity Reporter <strong><a href="/about/bios/sarah-mizes-tan/">Sarah Mizes-Tan</a></strong> checks-in with her reporting on the recent discriminatory incidents against Asian Americans in Sacramento</li> <li> <a href="http://www.abeylin.com"><strong>Abey Lin</strong></a> and <strong>Nani Lin</strong>, a sibling songwriting duo, talk about the advocacy they have done against Asian American violence and how they reflected over the past year to create a song</li> </ul>