California is mired in perpetual budget crisis and its government is paralyzed by partisan gridlock. Groups across the political spectrum are pushing reforms, with some even calling for a constitutional convention. Frustrated Californians know something is wrong, but not what's broken and how it can be fixed.

In their highly acclaimed new book, California Crackup: How Reform Broke the Golden State and How We Can Fix It, Joe Mathews and Mark Paul of the New America Foundation expose the origins of our current political and fiscal problems. And they furnish innovative solutions that would allow Californians to debate their choices, settle on the best ones, hold elected officials accountable for results, and choose anew if something doesn't work.

This event was co-sponsored with the UC Center Sacramento.