The Capital Notes Podcast is back this week, with a look at what has (or hasn't) happened so far in the special legislative session, the odd couple alliance formed to overturn Indian gaming compacts, and the fizzling out of an initiative to change the way California elects a president.

My two week escape to Europe means the real insight this week comes from my co-conspirators, Anthony York of Capitol Weekly and Laura Kurtzman of the Associated Press.

Related Information:

"Water Debate Dammed," by John Howard of Capitol Weekly

"Gaming Compact Foes Form Uneasy Alliance," by Anthony York of Capitol Weekly

"GOP-backed Bid To Reform California's Electoral Process Collapsing," by Carla Marinucci of the San Francisco Chronicle (and Carla's earlier piece mentioned by Anthony in the podcast is here)

"Former CA Governor Endorses Giuliani," by Michael Blood and Laura Kurtzman of the Associated Press