State Sen. Michael J. Rubio (D-Shafter), will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Free Speech Stage for the launch of the series Fresno State Talks Politics, presented by University Student Union Productions. The event is the first of two planned this fall and three in the spring. INFO: Andrew Esguerra at aesguerra@mail.fresnostate.edu or 559.278.2741.