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Latest Episodes
Episode 41: Paul Mitchell on Maps, Money, and the Mess in Sacramento
In this episode, Brian and John welcome back a fellow Glendale native and political data expert, Paul Mitchell of Political Data Incorporated and Redistricting Partners. Paul helped draw the maps approved by California voters under Proposition ...
Episode 40: Swalwell Out, Jungle Primary Chaos, and the Down-Ticket Races Nobody's Watching
In this episode, Brian and John react to the stunning collapse of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign and ask the question nobody in Sacramento wants to answer: how did someone with that reputation get so far, so fast? They dig into the poll...
Episode 39: California's Jungle Primary — Two Republicans, Eight Democrats, and a Race No One Saw Coming
In this episode, Brian and John wade into the chaos of California's 2026 governor's race, and it's wilder than anyone expected. With eight Democrats splitting the vote and two Republicans quietly gaining ground, the brothers break down exactly ...
Episode 38: Democrats Without a Compass — Opportunity, Optics, and 2026
In this episode, Brian and John dive headfirst into the political aftermath of Trump's State of the Union — the longest in American history — unpacking what it revealed about the state of both parties heading into 2026. They clash, loudly, over...
Episode 37: How California’s Initiative Process Really Works — And Who It Leaves Out
In this episode, Brian and John break down California’s ballot initiative process — how it was designed, how it actually functions today, and why it has become increasingly inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Using real-world examples, historica...