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Elections are at stake - 5-13-2025 Agenda Preview
This episode of the North State Breakdown covers a pivotal Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Politically charged proclamations, legal risks, and the controversial appointment of Clint Curtis as Registrar of Voters all signal a critical moment for local governance.
Benjamin Nowain
May 1313 min read


Episode 38 - New California and Chriss Street, The CFO of Secession
In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we take a closer look at a growing secessionist movement called New California and its increasing influence in Shasta County. We explore how fringe political ideas are gaining traction through public contracts, coordinated messaging, and claims of government failure.
Benjamin Nowain
May 712 min read


Episode 37: ROVmageddon: Five Candidates, One Crucial Choice
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors will appoint the next Registrar of Voters tomorrow, April 30th, 2025. In this episode, we examine the five candidates under consideration and explore the controversial dynamics surrounding the selection process. With public trust in local elections at stake, we take a closer look at what this decision means for Shasta County moving forward.
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 298 min read


Stacking the Deck: Political Ideology, Policing Controversies, and the Future of Redding’s Planning Commission
City Counsel 4/1/2025 Update 4/16: The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the appointments of Blake Nance and Erin Ryan to the Redding...
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 1510 min read


Episode 37: North State Protesters Surge in Hands Off Protest
Over 1,000 people showed up in Redding for the Hands Off protest, and in this episode, I break down what that growing turnout means for Shas
Benjamin Nowain
Apr 64 min read


Episode 36 – Manufactured Crisis: Weaponizing Justice in Shasta County (Part 2)
This episode is a follow-up to Episode 34 and continues our coverage of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors' special meetings on the just
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 241 min read


Episode 35: Protests at Whiskeytown – The Fight for Public Land
This week we analyze the March 1 protests at Whiskeytown Lake and across the country in response to federal budget cuts. We discuss the econ
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 84 min read


Episode 34 - Special Meeting about The Shasta County Justice System
In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we cover the Shasta County Board of Supervisors special meeting on February 27, 2025. The disc
Benjamin Nowain
Mar 76 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 33 - Protest & Policy: Shasta County Reacts to Trump’s Executive Orders
Shasta County saw one of its largest protests as a little over 400 people gathered to push back against Trump’s executive orders,...
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 226 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 32 - The Fight for Fair Wages: SEIU Local 2015 and IHSS Workers in Shasta County
In this episode of The North State Breakdown, we analyze the fight for fair wages and better working conditions for IHSS workers in Shasta C
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 215 min read


The North State Breakdown Episode 31: Chemtrails, a Charlatan, and Gullible Community Members
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the resurgence of chemtrail conspiracy theories in Shasta County, sparked by Supervisor
Benjamin Nowain
Feb 17 min read


Episode 30: Election Integrity Under Fire: Fraud Claims and Double Standards in Shasta County
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we examine the controversial claims of voter fraud by a former Redding landlord, Charles...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 28, 202411 min read


Episode 29 - The Skeletons in Corkey Harmon's Campaign
The North State Breakdown looks underneath the hood of District 3 candidate Corkey Harmon’s campaign. From Harmon's ties to far-right figure
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 21, 20246 min read


Episode 28 - Ninja Politics: Crye’s SCOE Funding Fight and Voter Rights Showdown
This week we cover district one supervisor Kevin Crye’s opposition to funding the SCOE Community Connect Program, and the Shasta County...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 2, 20246 min read


Episode 27 - Election Controversy and Conflict of Interest Appointment
Description: The North State Breakdown attended the "Election's Task Force" a so-called citizens election group and made some interesting...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 17, 20247 min read


Episode 26 - North State Breakdown - Controlling the Narrative
This week the North State Breakdown analyzes the Ellis Report regarding the controversial handling of a letter from the Attorney General by
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 28, 20247 min read


North State Breakdown episode 25 - Manufactured Outrage
The Breakdown investigates the August 13th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Board Chair Kevin Crye's decision to limit...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Episode 24 - Shasta County Civil Rights Violations
In this episode of North State Breakdown, the focus is on the July 23rd Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting, where Jenny Nowain...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 23 - Documentary - Civil Disobedience: Unequal Justice
This week the Breakdown does something a little different. We produced a short Documentary that takes a look at the events leading up to...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Episode 22 - Controversial Appointments and Political Retaliation in Shasta County
This North State Breakdown investigates controversial appointments made by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and instances of...
Benjamin Nowain
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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