As the state Capitol continues to sit smack in the middle of the political news doldrums, the Capital Notes Podcast develops a "pervasive malaise."

Okay, not our malaise... (and that's Anthony's description) but perhaps one for lawmakers and political insiders, with talk of a new major state budget problem, elusive agreements on health care and water, and an election season right around the corner.

Anthony York of Capitol Weekly and I hash out the goings-on... slim as they were... from the week in politics.

Related Information:

"The Great State of... Emergency?," by John Myers, KQED Capital Notes

"Speaker Cancels Session," by Shane Goldmacher, Sacramento Bee Capitol Alert

"Prop 93 Opponents Asked to Disclose Donors," by Steve Harmon, Contra Costa Times

"Who's Next In Line?," by Anthony York, Capitol Weekly