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Podcast: The State of California
Episode: Trump's proposed budget could affect Californians' access to social welfare
Description: House Republicans are being met by angry protesters opposed to Trump's budget plan, which envisions deep cuts to Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts.
Democrats are warning that the president’s plan, if approved by Congress, will gut key social programs, including health care and food assistance.
For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart and KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern spoke with Chris Hoene, executive director of the California Budget and Policy Center.