Episode 35: California’s Political Stress Test — A Conversation with Dan Schnur Artwork

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Episode 35: California’s Political Stress Test — A Conversation with Dan Schnur

December 18, 2025 • Brian and John Kabateck • Episode 35

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In this special episode of Kabatalks, Brian and John are joined by longtime political strategist and USC professor Dan Schnur for a wide-ranging conversation on California as the proving ground for national political ambition. From crime and public safety to wildfires, affordability, and governance, the group discusses why California’s unresolved challenges are increasingly shaping how voters judge leadership, both inside the state and across the country.

They explore the growing gap between political messaging and real-world results, the risks facing elected officials with national aspirations, and what accountability looks like in a political environment with little margin for error. With Schnur’s insider perspective, the conversation digs deeper into how California’s successes and failures now carry consequences far beyond the state. And we're even given a little taste of Schnur's favorite - and not so favorite - holiday food items!

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