In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi talk with a Fresno man who grew up in Afghanistan. He will also be sharing his views on the Taliban and the current state of Afghanistan. Special...
Unfiltered – California Republican Party Chairwoman on the Recall
On this episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau take a closer look at the California recall election. Special Guest: Jessica Patterson, California Republican Party Chairwoman Full Episode Unfiltered Clip - Recall Polls Unfiltered Clip - Newsom's Failures Unfiltered Clip - Cost of...
Unfiltered: The Crisis in Afghanistan
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss the crisis in Afghanistan as the U.S. exits after it's longest-ever war. Special Guests: Rep. Jim Costa — U.S. Congressman (D-Fresno) Dr. Mehdi Ghajar — Fresno Surgeon/Middle East Observer Erik Swanson -...
Unfiltered: Vaccine Mandates vs. Personal Freedom
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi discuss the debate over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and personal freedom. Special Guests: Garry Bredefeld — Fresno City Councilmember, District 6 Dr. VJ Mirzayan — Cognitive Performance Specialist Full...
After US Supreme Court Victory on Ag Rights, Legal Advocate Looks Ahead
The head of the Pacific Legal Foundation said a recent Supreme Court decision seen widely as a victory for agricultural business owners was actually more about property rights for all. The case involved Fowler Packing in Fresno County and Cedar Point Nursery — for whom the case is named —...
Unfiltered: Biden’s Tax Plan and Its Impact on the Valley
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss President Joe Biden's proposed tax hikes intended to pay for $3.5 trillion in infrastructure and other spending priorities. Special Guests: David Franasiak — Federal Tax Policy Expert Robin Kane — Commercial Investment...
Unfiltered: Should Students Wear Masks as School Resumes?
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss student masking policies at local schools as campuses get ready to reopen for the fall semester. Special Guests: Dr. John Zweifler — Public Health Physician Claudia Casares — Fresno Unified School District...
Unfiltered: Will Gov. Gavin Newsom be Recalled?
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi discuss the campaign to recall and replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Special Guests: Tom Del Beccaro — Chairman of Rescue California PAC Doug Ose — Gubernatorial Candidate and former GOP congressman Jason Carns...
Unfiltered: How will Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal Affect the Valley?
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau discuss the nation’s proposed $1.2 trillion “Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan” that was unveiled last week by President Biden and a group of Republican and Democratic senators. Special Guest: Tony Boren — Executive Director, Fresno...
Unfiltered: How Will Fresno’s $1.4 Billion City Budget Be Spent?
In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi along with Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi explore details of the city's latest budget, which takes effect July 1. Special Guests: Miguel Arias — Fresno City Councilmember, District 3 Brandon Wiemiller — Fresno...