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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


North State Breakdown Agenda Preview January 28th 2025
This is an agenda preview for the Tuesday, January 28th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. Key topics include a baseless presentati
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 277 min read


Another Controversial Appointment : Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview for January 14, 2025
In this North State Breakdown Agenda Preview we look ahead to the January 14, 2025, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 137 min read


North State Breakdown: Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview for January 7, 2025
In the first agenda preview of the year I’m taking a close look at the first Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2025. One of the
Benjamin Nowain
Jan 65 min read


December 19, 2024 Agenda Preview: Final Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting of the Year
Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. The upcoming meeting on December 19th, 2024, will be the last Shasta County...
Benjamin Nowain
Dec 19, 20245 min read


North State Breakdown Shasta County BOS Agenda Preview for December 10, 2024
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today, I'd like to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Shasta...
Benjamin Nowain
Dec 10, 20248 min read


North State Breakdown Agenda Preview 11-14-2024
Today we cover the November 14th Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. We explore how Supervisor Patrick Jones, in his final...
Benjamin Nowain
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Opioid Settlement Funds Agenda Preview
On 11-12-2024 - the Shasta County Board of Supervisors will discuss how to allocate $39 million in opioid settlement funds.
Benjamin Nowain
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Shasta County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview 10-29-2024
Today the Breakdown looks ahead to the 10-29-2024 Board of Supervisor Agenda. We will be going over the Agenda packet and possible...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 28, 20244 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


Fast Fact: Shasta County Personnel Director Monica Fugitt's Conflict of Interest in Ewing's Hiring
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. On today's episode of our Fast Facts series, let's discuss the...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Fast Facts: Power Play - Kevin Crye's Intimidation Tactics Exposed
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown with Benjamin Nowain. Today will be the first installment of our new series, Fast Facts...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 17, 20243 min read


North State Breakdown 10-15-2024 Agenda Preview
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we discuss the upcoming Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 15, 2024. Key...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 14, 20246 min read


North State Breakdown - Quick Update 10-6-2024
The Breakdown discusses the canceled board meeting that was to take place on 10/8/2024 and how Kevin Crye is holding an unauthorized...
Benjamin Nowain
Oct 6, 20242 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


Agenda Preview Edition for Shasta County Board of Supervisors Meeting on October 1, 2024
Transcript: Welcome to the North State Breakdown Agenda Preview Edition with Benjamin Nowain. Let's take a look at what's coming up in...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 29, 20245 min read


North State Breakdown - Agenda Preview for September 24, 2024
In this episode of North State Breakdown, we cover the agenda for the upcoming Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting on September...
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 22, 20247 min read


Transcript - Full Board of Supervisors meeting 9-10-2024
Full Transcript of the Board of Supervisors meeting from 9-10-2024
Benjamin Nowain
Sep 18, 20241 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
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