Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol
California Family Council's weekly show giving you the latest news on Life, Family, and Liberty, live from Sacramento!
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97: Governor Newsom Responds to Save Girls’ Sports Movement
<p>In Episode 97 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt break down the latest controversy surrounding girls’ sports in California after another male athlete dominated multiple girls’ track and field events at CIF prelims. Sophia shares behind-the-scenes details from a powerful press conference where brave female athletes spoke out for fairness, safety, and equal opportunity, even as Governor Newsom’s office accused critics of “bullying.”</p><p>Sophia and Greg discuss why teenage girls should not be left alone to defend their own rights, the growing national attention on the Save Girls’ Sports movement, and why parents, pas...
96: Chaos at the Capitol: Hate Speech Bill Without a Definition & Abortion Bill Hits Headlines
<p>In this episode of Coffee Culture & The Capitol, the team breaks down a chaotic and high-stakes week in California politics—from testimony at the State Capitol to national media coverage. They unpack AB 1973, a controversial bill expanding who can perform second and third trimester abortions, raising serious concerns about medical safety and standards of care.</p><p>The conversation then turns to AB 1578, a so-called “anti-hate” training bill that sparked intense debate after lawmakers struggled to define what “hate speech” actually means. With powerful testimony, sharp questioning from legislators, and a moment that left the room silent, the episode highlights...
95: Opt Out & Speak Up: The Battle for Parents, Kids, and Truth in California
<p>In Episode 95 of Coffee, Culture & the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt unpack two major developments impacting families, faith, and freedom in California.</p><p>First, they highlight a powerful new webinar designed for parents and teachers, featuring legal experts from organizations like Alliance Defending Freedom, Pacific Justice Institute, and National Center for Law and Policy. The discussion centers on recent Supreme Court decisions—especially Mahmoud v. Taylor—that expand parental rights in education. Listeners will learn how families can exercise opt-out rights from controversial curriculum and how teachers can navigate growing pressure in the classroom.</p><p>Then, the...
94: The Fight for Women’s Spaces & Against Abortion on Campus: Breaking Down AB 2563 & AB 2540
<p>In this episode, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt break down a fast-paced and impactful week at the California State Capitol, where key legislation took center stage and critical voices were heard. From a press conference addressing concerns over gender-related policies affecting minors to multiple high-stakes bill hearings, the team shares what it’s like to be on the frontlines of a busy legislative session.</p><p>The episode highlights two major bills, including AB 2563, which raises serious concerns about the redefinition of sex in California law and its potential consequences for women’s rights, privacy, and free speech.</p><p>Po...
93: Silence or Truth? Sophia and Greg Call Christians to Speak Out as Church Protections Fail
<p>Episode 93 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, highlights both cultural and legislative challenges facing Christians in California. Sophia reflects on speaking at a women’s conference, emphasizing that young girls are increasingly exposed to issues like gender ideology at early ages and encouraging parents to engage in honest conversations with their children. Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt stress the importance of boldly speaking biblical truth, even when it is unpopular, rather than offering a “watered-down” version of the Gospel. The episode also covers the failure of SB 1070, introduced by Shannon Grove, which sought to strengthen protections for churches against disrup...
92: Girls’ Sports, Common Sense, and the Rise of “Hate Speech”
<p>In this episode of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt begin by celebrating the continued growth of the California March for Life. They describe strong turnout from across the state and even internationally as a sign that the pro-life movement in California is gaining momentum, especially among families and younger generations. The tone at the start is hopeful and encouraging.</p><p>A major focus of the episode is AB 1998, a bill aimed at protecting women’s private spaces. The hosts reflect on a recent press conference where women shared emotional and personal testimonies about fe...
91: Everything you need to know about March For life and Lobbying details
<p>In this episode of Coffee Culture in the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt break down what to expect at the upcoming California March for Life on March 16 and highlight two life-affirming bills attendees will be encouraged to support when they visit legislators at the State Capitol.</p><p>The conversation focuses on AB 1628 and AB 2073, two proposals aimed at strengthening California’s Safely Surrendered Baby Law. The hosts explain how AB 1628 would extend the surrender window for newborns from 72 hours to 30 days, giving mothers in crisis more time to safely surrender a child without facing abandonment charges. They al...
90: Race-Based Policies Return? The Capitol Showdown
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Then, they shif...
89: Legislators Join the Fight for Girls’ Sports + Planned Parenthood Blocks School Transparency
<p>Grab your coffee and join the conversation with Coffee Culture & the Capitol.</p><p>In Episode 89, Sophia shares what happened at a press conference and CIF meeting where seven female athletes, parents, and leaders spoke out against policies allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports and use girls’ locker rooms. Hear highlights from speeches by Assembly members Kate Sanchez and David Tangipa, who stood boldly for fairness, privacy, and Title IX protections and the surprising response from Asm. Josh Lowenthal.</p><p>Then the conversation shifts back to the Capitol, where Planned Parenthood helped kill a common-sense transparency bill...
88 One Federal Victory: for Parental Rights, One Statewide Loss: $90 Million Bailout for Abortion
<p>In this episode, Sophia and Greg unpack two major battles unfolding between California and the federal government.</p><p>First, they will break down what they call California’s latest “abortion bailout.” After federal funding cuts led to Planned Parenthood clinic closures nationwide, California lawmakers introduced AB 106 and SB 106 allocating an additional $90 million in one-time taxpayer funds to abortion providers. Sophia and Greg explain how this follows last year’s $140 million budget allocation, why state leaders frame it as “reproductive health care,” and what it signals about California’s direction post-Roe. They also invite listeners to take action at the California...
