Topics this week include the health care reform bill and if it would provide $500 million for the UC Merced Medical School.

Jim Boren and Bill McEwen offer an analysis of the state water package and top candidates for the Lt. Governor position.

Jim Boren and Bill McEwen say, "Let the Parra-Florez fued begin" in this week's political chat.

Jim Boren and Bill McEwen talk about police chases and high-speed pursuits and offer thoughts on Council Member Bob Whalen accepting a recent contribution.

Jim Boren and Bill McEwen stir up some of the issues they feel continue to plague downtown Fresno, including parking and planning.

The talk continues to be water and the guys comment on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's offer of federal help for the Central Valley project.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen talk about Assembly Member Juan Arambula becoming an independent and chat about Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent visits to Fresno and Mendota.

This week, the guys discuss whether moderate Democrat Juan Arambula can survive in the Capitol and what can be done to fix the state budget.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen talk about the Valley's lack of congressional clout and Mayor Swearengin's first state of the city address.

Topics this week include the state's special election, thoughts on the Genesis case and talking points about the Fresno City Council.

A discussion about Propositions 1A-1F: What they are, what they mean and which way voters might lean in the special election on May 19.

This week, Fresno downtown Czar Craig Scharton discusses the Fulton Mall's future and downtown revitalization plans.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen discuss the hot and the cold on California's water issues.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen say the upcoming farm water march is already a success - even before a first step is taken.

Jim Boren, Bill McEwen and guests Jeff Reid and Mike Der Manouel Jr. discuss the future of the Republican Party and why the state budget agreement won't work.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen discuss the aspects of the state sales tax increase and dig around areas of the budget reform.

This week, Jim Boren and Bill McEwen discuss the merits of the proposed independent police auditor and issues pertaining to the west side of the San Joaquin Valley.

This week, Jim Boren and Russ Minick talk about the impact of Forest City leaving downtown Fresno.

Jim Boren and Bill McEwen talk about the Rogue Festival, Kids Day and the Tour of California.