PAC & Forth Episode 6: John Latimer

In this episode of PAC & Forth, we go inside the Capitol with John Latimer, founder and managing partner of Capital Advocacy — one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbying firms — for a no-nonsense look at how decisions really get made.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on:

• Why health care policy is dominated by big institutions — and how smaller voices can still break through
• The real meaning of “affordability” in Sacramento (and why it’s more complicated than it sounds)
• How California’s budget deficit is already reshaping health care debates
• What the next governor’s race could mean for single-payer, access, and quality
• Why grassroots physician voices matter more now than ever

A candid, insider’s view of power, politics, and persuasion and how independent physicians can stop being spectators and start being heard.

If you’ve ever wondered why common-sense health care fixes are so hard to pass or how PAC turned a brand-new association into a legislative win, this episode is essential listening.