In a rare instance of a sitting politician facing criminal charges, Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez is defending herself against two misdemeanor charges related to a conflict of interest between her position as an elected official and her ties to the marijuana industry. Moderator Kathleen Schock spoke on the phone with Samuel Morgen, a reporter for the Bakersfield Californian who is covering the case, along with CSU Bakersfield professor of political science, Dr. Ivy Cargile.