Today we have a very special guest! Chris Ward is a California State Assemblymember representing San Diego and El Cajon. As Chair of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee and the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, he leads efforts on housing, homelessness, climate policy, and government transparency. Previously a San Diego City Councilmember, Chris also worked as Chief of Staff to Senator Marty Block and has a background in urban planning. He holds degrees from Johns Hopkins and Harvard, and lives in University Heights with his partner Thom and their two children.

On this episode of the Working Class, Ryan is joined by the Prenup Queen herself: Miss Deveney Wells-Gibson. After an unfortunate lost episode, Deveney is BACK to leave no stone unturned on relationships, divorce, and her opinions on hot takes. Is hard work better than talent? Is it a man's place to the breadwinner, and the woman's to be the homemaker? Who is filing for divorce more, men or women, and why? Deveney, a divorce attorney, tells all.

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Fan-favorite sassy-court-transcript-reader Reb Masel returns to The Working Class to discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Chevron deference. This episode dives deep into how this decision gives judicial power over regulatory agencies, potentially impacting workers' rights, workplace safety, federal regulations, and environmental protections. They explore examples like OSHA's heat safety rules and critique the court's judgment on regulatory statutes. Reb and Ryan also talk about the influence of wealthy interests on the judiciary and the importance of maintaining stability and precedent in law.