John Vasconcellos
Type: Person
As of November 2026, John Vasconcellos has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Jan 2026). The episode traces the modern self-esteem movement and related education/policy efforts largely through Vasconcellos’ life, political career, and his California self-esteem…
John Bernard Vasconcellos Jr. was an American politician from California and member of the Democratic Party. He represented Silicon Valley as a member of the California State Assembly for 30 years and a California State Senator for 8 years. His lifelong interest in psychology led to his advocacy of the self-esteem movement in California politics.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Radiolab |
| Role | California State Legislator (Assemblymember and State Senator) |
| Affiliation | California State Legislature |
Who talks about John Vasconcellos on podcasts?
John Vasconcellos came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Radiolab.
- You and Me and Mr. Self-Esteem | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Jan 2026)
What is John Vasconcellos mentioned alongside?
John Vasconcellos is most often mentioned alongside Self-Esteem Task Force, Mitch Saunders and Emmett Miller.
Founded: Self-Esteem Task Force
Worked with: Mitch Saunders, Emmett Miller