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Tonight, big primaries in six states, some of them central to which party controls Congress next year. Californians are voting in a massive gubernatorial primary to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom and in several House races under a new congressional map that aims to help Democrats flip as many as five Republican seats. There is also a tight contest for mayor of Los Angeles. And in Iowa, voters are picking candidates for the House, Senate and governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How California's leading do-nothing gubernatorial candidate moved from dead last to first in just a few weeks. Leaders of the state's government unions say they'll refuse return-to-office orders because their daily commutes would raise global temperatures. More than a thousand University of California STEM professors called for the reinstatement of the SAT test. Los Angeles wants you to stop grilling hotdogs. Bonus! On June 5, 1917, Californians reacting to the Zimmerman Telegram answered Woodrow Wilson's call to arms. Music by Metalachi. Email Us dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes The mystery behind Becerra leapfrogging over his rivals in California's governor's race PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government University of California Professors Are Begging Schools to Reinstate the SAT CalPERS Pays Million-Dollar Salaries for Below-Median Returns California Government Unions Will Try Anything To Keep Their Members From Returning To The Office No, California's Backyard BBQ Ban Proposal Is Not Justified Long Beach: This mayor wants to bring wind energy to an oil city Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California politics is experiencing a rare moment on the national stage as wacky candidates and local scandals have become a microcosm for the country as a whole, as well as a potential preview of what November's midterms have in store. We talk to KQED's Marisa Lagos about what the hell is going on with California politics right now.And in headlines, primary season kicks off nationwide, Trump's Iran War negotiations hit another setback, an appeals court rules Trump's ban on transgender troops illegal, the White House temporarily pauses its slush fund for Trump's political allies, and several states extend bar and restaurant hours for the World Cup.Show Notes: Check out Marisa's work – www.kqed.org/author/mlagos Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 Today, Californian, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota head to the polls in the 2026 primaries; a federal appeals court rules that Hegseth's order to boot transgender service members is unconstitutional; Donald Trump may be about to drop his $1.8B Slush Fund; Iran suspends talks over Israeli attacks on Lebanon sending gas prices soaring again, Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From the Promotion List, Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss Bari Weiss of ‘Murdering' ‘60 Minutes', and a federal judge rules that anti trump protestors can continue to fly an 8647 flag near the national mall; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.    Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS Guest: Brandon Brockmyer Director of investigations and research at the Project On Government Oversight and the head of POGO InvestigatesProject on Government Oversight (POGO)pogo.org/Investigates The Latest Breakdown:Trump's $1.8B Scheme Faces Imminent Collapse | The Breakdown StoriesPentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules | AP News Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List | The New York Times Anti-Trump group can keep flying ‘86-47' flag near National Mall, judge rules | POLITICO Trump administration retreats on 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' | POLITICO Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering' ‘60 Minutes' | The New York Times   Good TroublePatagonia sues Bend drag queen Pattie Gonia, sparking public fight over name… | Local News | centraloregondaily.com Patagonia Contact number: 1-800-638-6464 Email: customer.service@patagonia.com, CEO: Ryan.Gellert@patagonia.com Patagonia - FB, Patagonia - IG, @patagonia - Threads Pattie:https://www.instagram.com/pattiegonia →Form WTAF-8647 →Recall Gov. Jeff Landry - Louisianadeservesbetter.com →STOP the deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi - Action Network →SusanRogan - how-to-help-win-the-midterms →detentionwatchnetwork.org →FieldTeam6.org →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org Good NewsCongressCallList.com The Rebel Loon Archive: A Book of Protest Art Loving Day →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links Blue Wave California - bluewavecalifornia.org/concert Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss Marco Rubio's congressional testimony, Californians heading to the polls, a major Russian attack on Ukraine, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Experiment'California was the most beautiful state in the country until left-wing politicians took over the state and claimed it for their progressive experiment. More than 11 million Californians have fled, unable to shoulder the burden of record-breaking gas prices, homelessness, expansive welfare programs, and a failing education system. The solution? Cut taxes, clean up homelessness, cooperate with law enforcement, increase oil development, and tackle voter fraud. Californians may have a chance at returning to paradise if they show up at the polls, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words

What's going on in Ariana Grande's new music video? Let's play a game: Did these celebrities get replaced because they were fired, quit, or died? Did you know Chris Farley was supposed to be Shrek? Sarah's telling us about the most expensive celebrity's baby photo ever. Dang, People Magazine has some dough. The generations are at war. It's Pride month! The Giants still suck. Californians are filing bankruptcies. Vinnie's got great gifts for the high school graduates in your life.

Hour 1: Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff have reunited for a new country song for Toy Story 5. Adam Sandler is in town! His next movie sounds interesting. ‘Backrooms' is taking the world by storm. What should Sarah do next with her hair? A high school principal has been put on administrative leave over a yearbook scandal. The gang thinks there's more going on here than meets the eye. It reminds Bob of yearbook drama from back in her day. Man, middle school is the worst. Hour 2: America's Got Talent is still rolling! Euphoria is officially over. Gene Wilder's “grandson” needs to play him in the biopic. Sabrina Carpenter takes on a stalker. Do you like puppies and soccer? Then hopefully you have an LG TV! Scott Budman is on the show! Anthropic and SpaceX are going public! Should we buy it? Well, AI isn't making money yet. And our most burning question… is Scott calling in from the shower again? Hour 3: What's going on in Ariana Grande's new music video? Let's play a game: Did these celebrities get replaced because they were fired, quit, or died? Did you know Chris Farley was supposed to be Shrek? Sarah's telling us about the most expensive celebrity's baby photo ever. Dang, People Magazine has some dough. The generations are at war. It's Pride month! The Giants still suck. Californians are filing bankruptcies. Vinnie's got great gifts for the high school graduates in your life. Hour 4: Did Taylor Swift realize her new song has almost the exact same title as a Gracie Abram's song? Vinnie is still hunting down the toy of the moment. Jason Aldean says encores are pointless. Megan Maroney is using the Taylor Swift training method. Colonel Sanders was a real dude, and he had thoughts on the way KFC changed its gravy. Sarah decided what she would do if she could time travel. Plus, When Did That Happen?

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla breaks down what's at stake on this Election Day, particularly in California with the state's gubernatorial primary and the Los Angeles mayoral election. Co-host of “Fox & Friends” Ainsley Earhardt stops by to chat about her new children's book, America, I'm So Glad You Were Born. PLUS, superstar Fox News Anchor Chanley Painter stops by to discuss the growing issues for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. [00:00:00] Previewing two high-stakes primary races in California [00:38:07] Ainsley Earhardt [00:56:25] The View criticizes Graham Platner [01:14:50] Karen Bass makes final pitch to voters in L.A. [01:33:20] Chanley Painter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California stands at a crossroads. In this powerful conversation, Lewis Herms joins Michael Jaco to discuss the growing frustration millions of Californians feel over crime, economic collapse, homelessness, rising costs, government overreach, border concerns, corruption, and what many believe has become the systematic destruction of one of America's most important states. Running for California Governor, Lewis Herms shares his vision for restoring safety, accountability, economic stability, constitutional freedoms, and common-sense leadership back to California. The discussion explores why so many residents are fleeing the state, why trust in political leadership continues collapsing, and how decades of policies have contributed to rising instability across major cities and communities. Lewis speaks directly about the need to rebuild California from the ground up by empowering citizens, supporting law enforcement, protecting families, strengthening local economies, and ending policies that many believe have weakened public safety and personal freedom. Michael and Lewis also discuss the larger national implications of California's future, emphasizing that what happens in California often impacts the rest of the country culturally, economically, politically, and technologically. The deeper this conversation goes, the more it becomes about reclaiming hope, restoring integrity, and reminding people that change only happens when citizens become actively involved instead of remaining silent. Lewis Herms positions himself as a candidate focused on action, transparency, constitutional rights, and putting Californians first instead of serving entrenched political interests. This is not just a campaign conversation. It's a call for Californians to stand up, get involved, and help shape the future direction of the state before the damage becomes irreversible. California can recover. But people must decide they are willing to fight for it.

An estimated one in three Californians are insured by Medi-Cal, the state version of Medicaid. But as the federal government cuts billions in funding and imposes new work requirements and paperwork processes, many Californians could lose their coverage. Meantime, in anticipation of the cuts, hospitals and health clinics are already cutting services and closing locations; the state is scrambling to step in while maintaining a balanced budget. We take stock of what the new Medi-Cal landscape means for everyone's access to health care in California and the Bay Area. Guests: Tyler Sadwith, California State Medicaid Director; Chief Deputy Director of Health Care Programs, California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Dr. Milana PeBenito, medical doctor of Family Practice, Maternal and Child Health; member, Sonoma County's Maternal Child, Adolescent Health Advisory Board Angela Hart, senior correspondent, KFF Health News Kristof Stremikis, director of market analysis and insight, California Health Care Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(June 01, 2026) Thousands are leaving Los Angeles every year, so why do we still have a housing crunch. Nearly 2 million Californians live within 3 miles of a plant with toxic chemicals like Garden Grove and don’t even know it. The Cola wars are back… this time it’s Coke vs Coke. Human composting is a thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AgNet News Hour focused heavily on California politics, agriculture policy, water management, labor concerns, and the future of farming during a wide-ranging June 1 broadcast featuring political analyst David Collenberg and discussions surrounding the upcoming gubernatorial race. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the program by discussing frustration among farmers and ranchers who feel agriculture is being overlooked in statewide political debates despite California producing much of the nation's food supply. “We need leadership that understands agriculture,” Papagni said during the broadcast as the conversation shifted toward regulation, water storage, energy costs, and food production. Political analyst David Collenberg joined the show to discuss the evolving governor's race and the growing divide between Sacramento policies and the concerns of working Californians, particularly in rural communities and the agricultural sector. Collenberg said agriculture has become one of the clearest examples of California's broader affordability and regulatory problems. “When people can't afford fuel, can't afford electricity, can't afford food, it all ties together,” Collenberg explained. Water policy remained one of the dominant themes throughout the show. Papagni and McGill discussed ongoing frustration from growers who continue to see water shortages, pumping restrictions, and infrastructure delays despite multiple wet winters and strong reservoir levels in parts of the state. “We have the water. We just don't store it,” McGill said during the discussion. The conversation also touched on increasing production costs facing California farmers, including labor expenses, insurance, fuel prices, fertilizer costs, and state regulations. Papagni noted that many longtime family farming operations are reaching a difficult crossroads as generational growers evaluate whether the next generation can continue farming in California. Cherry growers and specialty crop producers were also mentioned as industries facing particularly difficult economic conditions this season due to rising costs and shifting markets. “There are growers hanging on right now,” Papagni said. “But it's getting harder every single year.” Wildfire prevention and land management became another major topic during the discussion. Collenberg argued that California's forest management and environmental policies have contributed to dangerous fuel buildup and growing fire risks across rural areas. The show also explored migration trends as more Californians continue relocating to states such as Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona in search of lower costs of living and fewer regulations. Despite the concerns raised throughout the broadcast, the hosts emphasized optimism about California agriculture's future if policy changes allow growers more flexibility and support. “We still grow the best food in the world right here in California,” Papagni said. The program concluded with continued calls for practical solutions involving water storage, regulatory reform, infrastructure investment, and support for California farmers and ranchers. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

California is at a breaking point. Newsom's corruption, crime, homelessness, immigration, skyrocketing taxes, the insurance crisis, devastating wildfires, failing infrastructure, and a growing exodus of residents have many Californians asking the same question: How did the Golden State get here? Jillian Michaels sits down with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, one of the leading candidates in the 2026 California Governor's race, to discuss the policies he says have pushed California into decline—and his plan to reverse course. The conversation dives into Bianco's critiques of fellow gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, and Tom Steyer, tackling issues ranging from healthcare for undocumented immigrants and gender policy to immigration enforcement, homelessness spending, and government accountability. Sheriff Bianco pulls no punches as he takes on Governor Gavin Newsom's legacy, California's homelessness crisis, sanctuary state policies, Proposition 36, public safety, immigration, wildfire prevention, the California insurance collapse, rising crime rates, and the state's controversial tax policies—including his proposal to eliminate California's state income tax. Jillian and Sheriff Bianco examine why so many residents and businesses are leaving California, whether the state's one-party political system is driving institutional failure, and what it would take to restore affordability, public safety, and opportunity for Californians across the political spectrum. And, Bianco weighs in on Spencer Pratt's chance at winning Los Angeles' Mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democratic activist and billionaire investor Tom Steyer has won support from progressives in his bid for governor. Although critics have questioned whether his tremendous wealth distances him from the concerns of everyday Californians, Steyer argues he has the independence to take on utilities and oil companies. Earlier this week, Steyer took questions from a live audience at a KQED town hall moderated by Guy Marzorati. For more information on the races and ballot measures in California's June 2 primary election, check out ⁠KQED's Voter Guide⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: A Delaware court ruled that companies can vote in municipal elections in the beach town of Fenwick Island — not just business owners, but the companies themselves as entities — and given that two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware, that's either a quirky local ordinance or the most efficient corporate takeover of democracy ever attempted. Joe Biden is suing the Trump administration to block the DOJ from releasing audio recordings of his conversations with his ghostwriter, which the DOJ is planning to drop on June 15th purely for the humiliation factor, since the investigation was closed and no charges were ever filed. Trump threatened Oman — the Gulf state that has been acting as the diplomatic channel between the US and Iran — during a Cabinet meeting, saying they'd better "behave or we'll blow em up." On the reflecting pool saga, a National Park Service analysis found that Trump's no-bid pool contractor — his favorite pool guy, does all his pools — submitted a contract with an $850,000 overcharge above the typical profit margin, and it turns out the contractor can't even seal the gaps between the  concrete slabs, which is a fairly foundational part of the job. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he'll tax any Traitor Fund payouts to Californians at 100%, with a New York assemblyman proposing the same, which is the most satisfying thing to happen all week. New York state also passed a tax on luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more, expected to generate $500 million a year, and both New York and New Jersey AGs subpoenaed FIFA over alleged deceptive pricing practices for World Cup tickets at MetLife Stadium. A Google software engineer was charged with fraud and money laundering after making $1.2 million on Polymarket by betting on search trends using nonpublic Google data under the username AlphaRaccoon, which is somehow the most on-brand financial crime of 2026. And finally, the EU is actively screening travelers for Ebola as suspected cases in the Congo surpass 900. Resources/Articles mentioned:  Reuters: Delaware court upholds voting by companies in small town's election CNN: Biden sues to stop Justice Department from releasing interview recordings CNN: Trump's threat against Oman means he's now attacked or threatened 1 out of every 13 countries NYT: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Military Site and Drones in Iran AP News: Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations NYT: Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated' Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds WaPo: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy debuts America 250 jet US News: California to Impose 100% Tax on Trump's January 6 'Slush Fund,' Governor Says WSJ: New York Lawmakers Pass Pied-a-Terre Tax CNN: Sky-high World Cup ticket prices spark investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general WSJ: Google Employee Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket Politico: Europe beefs up Ebola detection as Congo epidemic surges Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Bessent walked into the White House press briefing, got asked about Gavin Newsom's latest anti-Trump tax threat, dropped one brutal line, and then walked out.A reporter asked Bessent about Newsom's proposal to impose a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from Trump's anti-weaponization fund.Bessent's response?“There's no cure for stupid.”And then he left.In this video, we break down the full moment, why Gavin Newsom's move is sparking major backlash, what Trump's anti-weaponization fund is supposed to do, and why Bessent's response instantly went viral.This is more than just a funny press briefing clip. It is another example of the growing political war between the Trump administration and Gavin Newsom — and Bessent may have just delivered the most savage answer of the week.Was Bessent right? Was Newsom grandstanding? Or is this about something much bigger: the fight over lawfare, political weaponization, and who gets to control the narrative?Watch the full breakdown and drop your thoughts in the comments.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.

Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco returned to the AgNet News Hour for part two of his conversation about California agriculture, water policy, regulations, energy, immigration, and the future of the state. The interview opened with discussion surrounding California's latest water allocation announcement, which increased allocations to Westlands Water District growers from 20% to 25%. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill criticized the state's inability to store water despite multiple wet years and full northern reservoirs. “We don't know how to store it when we do have it,” McGill said during the broadcast. Bianco said California's problems are driven by government mandates and policies that force ideas onto residents and businesses instead of allowing innovation and practical solutions. “There is no way on earth that wind and solar provide us the electricity that we need,” Bianco said. “It just can't happen. So why are we forcing it to happen?” Bianco argued California should focus on reliable energy, domestic oil production, water storage, and reducing regulations that hurt farmers and businesses. “We have way more water than we need in California,” he said. “It's just purposely wasted and sent out to the ocean every single year.” The conversation also focused heavily on agriculture. Bianco said California farmers are being crushed by regulation, rising costs, and water shortages despite producing food for the nation and much of the world. “There is help on the horizon,” Bianco told listeners. “This is somebody that's been working hand in hand with our ag community for 33 years.” Bianco said he wants California to once again become a national leader in agriculture by removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California made.” Energy policy was another major topic. Bianco said California has the ability to reduce fuel costs significantly by utilizing its own oil resources instead of relying on imports. “We will stop buying from other countries,” he said. “California can be oil independent.” The interview also touched on sanctuary state policies, immigration, public safety, homelessness, and the relationship between California and the federal government. Bianco emphasized the importance of cooperation with Washington and said California cannot succeed while isolating itself politically. “We have to have someone willing to work with anyone and everyone,” he said. Bianco also addressed criticism related to protests and unrest during the BLM demonstrations several years ago, explaining that a widely circulated video showing him kneeling was part of a public prayer before law enforcement later dispersed rioters. “The truth never changes,” Bianco said. “That was simply prayer.” The broadcast concluded with Bianco encouraging Californians to vote and become more involved in shaping the state's future. “California is already great,” he said. “We're just not doing what we should be doing.” The program also featured an almond industry update with Almond Board of California spokesperson Bryce Spycher, who discussed the USDA's 2.7 billion-pound subjective almond estimate for the upcoming season and described the market as stable and balanced heading into harvest.

LT. GOVERNOR SHOWDOWN: Two Fighters Collinson & Lynch Reveal How They'll Take California Back”NEW EPISODE ALERT Take Your Power Back Show just dropped a FIRE episode on the race for Lieutenant Governor of California! Two bold fighters. Two different paths. One mission: Take Our California Back to a Better Future. In Segment 1: Independent mediator & hostage negotiator Sean Collinson brings real solutions for transparency, accountability, and bridging divides. In Segment 2: Veteran, nurse, mom & fierce advocate Ebie Lynch fights for working families, safe streets, strong schools, and real healthcare. We talk homelessness, cost of living, election security, education, public safety — and how the next Lt. Governor can actually deliver results.PLUS: Both candidates are LIVE on the official roster for the Take Our California Back to a Better Future Statewide Summit — April 24th & 25th in San Joaquin County! From the MAHA Leaders & Governor/State Candidate Forum… to the Election Transparency & Security Feature Demonstration… to the explosive Republican, NPP, Democrat All-Party Lines Debate — this is where California's future gets decided.You're invited! Come hear them in person, be part of history, and join thousands of Californians ready to take our power back. Register FREE now purchase your Farm-to-Fork Banquet Dinner tickets at TakeOurcaliforniaback.com. Drop a DM if you're watching the episode and a DM if you're coming to the Summit! Tag a friend who loves California and needs to hear this. Share it everywhere. This is your moment, California. Let's do this. #TakeYourPowerBack #CaliforniaSummit #LtGovernor #TakeOurCaliforniaBack #SanJoaquin #Election2026 — Kim Yeater | Take Your Power Back Show Connect with Us: • Website: TakeYourPowerBackShow.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeYourPowerBackShow • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeYourPowerBackShow/live • Social Media: o X: @realkimyeatero Facebook: kimberlyyeater o Instagram: Takeyourpowerback_kimyeater o TikTok: takeyourpowerbackshow • Email: TYPBProducer@gmail.com Related Movement: TakeOurCaliforniaBack.com | TakeOurElectionsBack.com | Take Our Border Back • Website: TakeOurBorderBack.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeOurBorderBack • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeOurBorderBack/live • Social Media: o X: @Tobbconvoymaino X: @Tobbconvoycalifornia o X: @Tobbconvoyarizona o X: @TobbconvoytexasMedia Inquiries: TYPBProducer@gmail.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (5.26) Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Mayor of Los Angeles and former Speaker of the California State Assembly, is running as a Democrat in the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California. Villaraigosa is positioning himself as a moderate-progressive candidate focused on the major issues affecting Californians every day — economic affordability, housing, homelessness, public safety, and the rising cost of living. His campaign is leaning into his experience leading Los Angeles and his message that California needs practical solutions, not just political talking points. Trending Keywords: Antonio Villaraigosa, California Governor Race, Gavin Newsom, 2026 Election, California Politics, Los Angeles Mayor, Housing Crisis, Cost of Living, Public Safety, Democratic Candidate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week before the June 2nd California primary, we brought in five guests across the political spectrum to break down every race that matters.The governor's race is in chaos. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress in April — his name is still on the ballot — and Democrats are splitting their vote five ways while Republicans have largely consolidated behind two candidates. There's a real scenario where no Democrat makes it to November. We get into the lockout math, where every candidate stands with seven days to go, and what a Republican on the November ballot would mean for California.Then we go down-ballot to the races most Californians are sleeping on — starting with the insurance commissioner, a wide-open seat that could affect your home insurance rates more than any governor ever will. With Ricardo Lara term-limited and the wildfire insurance crisis still unresolved, this race has real stakes. We also cover the attorney general contest and the congressional seats that could determine the House majority.And we close with the bigger question: what does it say about California that the party holding unified control of state government for over a decade couldn't produce a frontrunner — and is now genuinely nervous about being locked out of its own governor's race?Joining Phil and Camille tonight: Kyle Campbell from Politically Basic, Susan Collins, and Tess Abraham from California Conversation.California Underground covers California politics straight — no tribal framing, no spin. Just the story, the numbers, and why it matters to the people actually living here.New episodes every Tuesday at 8PM PST on YouTube.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Nazi and Klan-hunting Southern Poverty Law Center, seeks dismissal of the ‘vindictive' MAGA Justice Department indictment.Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal three-judge panel in Alabama told the MAGA SCOTUS to ‘do your dirty work yourself;' the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs because running government like a business is not a democracy, it's a dictatorship; and, billionaire Tom Steyer's record-breaking California governor's race ad spending hopes to get Californians to forget who Tom Steyer is.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Roman Catholic Philippine bishop and an ex-ICC judge lead a new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings; and, the director of the British communications intelligence agency, warned that Moscow is “relentlessly targeting critical infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains and public trust” in Britain and Europe.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” – Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

The mayor of the Californian city of Arcadia has agreed to plead guilty to charges she acted as an illegal agent for China. Prosecutors say Eileen Wang was directly co-ordinating with a Chinese official to disseminate news stories downplaying human rights concerns in China, with the aim of trying to influence US government and public opinion.US authorities say the extent of China's covert activity and espionage in the United States goes well beyond this case. According to the FBI, Chinese counterintelligence and espionage efforts are a “grave threat to the economic well-being and democratic values of the United States”.We speak to Andrew Badger, former CIA case officer and co-author of The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets.The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC PodcastsProducer: Viv Jones and Lucy Pawle Executive producer: James Shield Sound engineer: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins(Photo: Eileen Wang. Credit: City of Arcadia City Hall/ Reuters)

PBD presses Steve Hilton on his plan to scrap state income taxes for Californians making under $100k and replace Newsom's doubled budget by cutting “fraud, waste and abuse,” exposing a $425 billion scam, $928 million to nonprofits, and gas tax money not fixing roads.

Steve Hilton walks PBD through California's high‑speed rail “bridge to nowhere,” how Newsom's project ballooned from $30 billion to $231 billion, still has no track, and is now funded by hidden cap‑and‑trade taxes — all while Californians pay more for gas, energy and fantasy trains.

Going for a Hike in a California Park? Don't Forget Your Sewing Supplies Hiking clubs are nothing new. But a group in Los Angeles is now trying to stretch their creative muscles while making new community. Los Angeles' Hike and Sew members gather every other week in Los Angeles to get into nature with their needle and thread.  Reporter Clare Wiley joined the group as part of our Community Connections series, highlighting Californians who are bringing joy to their neighbors in big and small ways.  Motorized Wheelchairs Making Back Country Hiking More Accessible California is home to more than 18,000 miles of hiking trails. But many of them are out of reach for people with physical disabilities. In Southern California, the city of Burbank is trying to change that. A new program lets people borrow motorized, off-road wheelchairs to explore rugged trails that were once inaccessible. Susan Valot reports that advocates are hoping to open up this option to thousands more people in the state.  How to Explore Muir Woods After Dark Marin County is home to Muir Woods – known for its historic redwood trees. It's one of the most visited national parks sites in the country, even though you can't camp there. But as KQED's outdoors reporter Sarah Wright tells us, once a month, park-goers who nab a ticket can  experience the wonders of the park at night.  How an Altadena Monster Sparked Community Tensions After the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena a year and half ago, an unusual sight reappeared amid the ashes and debris: a giant werewolf wearing a t-shirt with a big rainbow-colored heart that said “I Love Altadena”. The mysterious lycanthrope became a source of inspiration and resilience as the community continued to recover and rebuild. And then, as with any good werewolf story, the full moon appeared, a transformation happened and the pitchforks came out. But in the end, peace prevailed. Reporter Steven Cuevas has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefighters are starting to get the upper hand on a trio of SoCal wildfires. Candidates in the LA Mayor race reveal big differences when it comes to police. Hundreds of thousands of Californians are at risk of losing CalFresh benefits. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Matt Mahan is the Democratic Mayor of San José and a candidate for Governor, running to get California back to basics by lowering costs, ending unsheltered homelessness, improving public safety, and expanding economic opportunity. Elected to the San José City Council in 2020 and as Mayor in 2022, Mahan has focused on accountability and outcomes. Under his leadership, San José has reduced unsheltered homelessness, expanded shelter capacity, streamlined housing development, and strengthened public safety. Re-elected in 2024 with nearly 90% of the vote, he is now running for Governor to bring a results-driven, back-to-basics approach to state government.In this conversation, we discussed what motivated Matt to run for governor, how he plans to reduce gun violence throughout the state of California, his plans to protect children from the harmful effects of social media and AI, fixing the issues in California's educational system, the realities of being a dad and husband and running for office, and more. Connect with Matt: Website | Instagram | FacebookIf you're looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

Support Halfsies on Patreon and get episodes early and listen to/watch our entire catalog ad-free, including Trend Lightly, The Afters, Mother May I Sleep With Podcast and more: Hot on the heels of his recent two-night Disneyland stay, Rob wants to talk about the Mouse, the food, the attractions, and the people watching. But First, Molly talks about "The Crash," the new Netflix Documentary that's trending everywhere and has everyone talking about Mackenzie Shirilla, Davion Flanagan and Dom Russo. LINKS ⁠boujeebehindbars on TikTok ⁠(former inmate who was in with Mackenzie) ⁠Mackenzie's episode of Killer Cases ⁠(youtube link) Find more Molly: ⁠http://mollymcaleer.com/⁠ Find more Rob: ⁠https://www.robschulte.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California stands at a crossroads. In this powerful episode, Lewis Herms joins Michael Jaco to discuss his campaign for Governor of California and why he believes the state — and the country — are facing a critical turning point. Known for his outspoken advocacy for constitutional rights, election integrity, medical freedom, and government accountability, Herms shares his vision for restoring California through transparency, economic revival, public safety, and returning power back to the people. The discussion covers a wide range of issues impacting Californians today, including: Government corruption and political accountability Election integrity and public trust Economic decline and the rising cost of living Energy independence and resource management Medical freedom and the lasting impact of COVID policies Border security and national sovereignty The role of global influence and centralized control in American politics Why many Americans feel disconnected from their own government Herms argues that California has become a symbol of failed leadership, growing bureaucracy, and policies that increasingly place pressure on working families, small businesses, and individual freedoms. Throughout the conversation, he lays out why he believes grassroots movements, citizen engagement, and strong leadership are essential if California is going to reverse course. The episode also explores larger geopolitical and economic issues affecting the nation, including global conflicts, energy markets, technological control, and the growing battle between centralized power and constitutional freedoms. At its core, this conversation is about reclaiming accountability, restoring public trust, and challenging systems that many believe no longer serve the people they were designed to represent. Whether you live in California or simply care about the future direction of America, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the political, economic, and cultural battles shaping the country right now.

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The mayor of the Californian city of Arcadia has agreed to plead guilty to charges she acted as an illegal agent for China. Prosecutors say Eileen Wang was directly co-ordinating with a Chinese official to disseminate news stories downplaying human rights concerns in China, with the aim of trying to influence US government and public opinion.US authorities say the extent of China's covert activity and espionage in the United States goes well beyond this case. According to the FBI, Chinese counterintelligence and espionage efforts are a “grave threat to the economic well-being and democratic values of the United States”. We speak to Andrew Badger, former CIA case officer and co-author of The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets. Producer: Viv Jones and Lucy Pawle Executive producer: James Shield Sound engineer: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins(Photo: Eileen Wang. Credit: City of Arcadia City Hall/ Reuters)

This week I'm sharing the fourth and final installment from the day-long conference convened by the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) at Johns Hopkins SAIS on April 3rd in Washington — “The China Debate We're Not Having: Politics, Technology, and the Road Ahead.” The first three episodes featured Jessica Chen Weiss's opening remarks and the panels on what China wants, what the United States wants, and tech rivalry and competing visions of the future. This final installment is a fireside conversation between Henry Farrell and Alondra Nelson, followed by Jessica's closing remarks.Once again, my deep thanks to Jessica Chen Weiss, ACF's inaugural faculty director, for organizing this terrific conference and for so generously letting me share this audio with Sinica listeners.Henry Farrell, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute Professor of International Affairs at SAIS, sits down with Alondra Nelson — Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study and former Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy — for what turns out to be the day's most generative reframing of the AI race. Henry begins by asking how it is that ideas once confined to 1980s science fiction — the singularity, AGI, brains-in-vats — have come to anchor mainstream American AI policy discourse. Alondra traces the genealogy back to the “Californian ideology” and the long history of outré thinking in Silicon Valley, but her real point is that something has shifted: U.S. negative sentiment around AI has been climbing and plateauing high since 2022, even as adoption has spread — the opposite of the usual technology-acceptance curve, and the opposite of what's happening in China, Nigeria, or Brazil.From there the conversation opens up into what I found to be its richest vein: the contrast between a Cartesian, disembodied American conception of AI — “we're working on the brains,” as Sam Altman put it when OpenAI shut down its robotics team in 2022 — and a more embodied approach that integrates the cognitive and the physical, which is part of what's powered China's advances in advanced manufacturing and robotics. Alondra is sharp on the costs of the brain-in-a-vat framing: it treats AI as a state of exception in which existing laws and institutions somehow don't apply, and it lets us float aspirational claims (”AI will cure cancer”) that elide all the clunky institutional stewardship actually required to get from aspiration to outcome.She also offers an incisive reading of the Trump administration's AI policy — which, she argues, is misleadingly described as “deregulatory.” Between export controls, the golden share in Intel, immigration restrictions on STEM talent, and the administration's tight stewardship of who wins and who loses in the AI ecosystem, this is industrial policy by another name — and a narrowing of democratic input over decisions of enormous infrastructural consequence.The conversation closes with Henry asking what a small-d democratic successor administration ought to do, and Alondra's answer is bracingly practical: get rid of the state of exception, take the material supply chain of AI seriously (data centers, electricity, critical minerals, communities), let state-level policy generate evidence about what works, and aim for high-watermark aspirations — North Stars, in the spirit of the AI Bill of Rights — rather than pretending the technology itself will deliver our values.Jessica then offers her closing remarks, thanking the panelists, previewing the ACF Insights Series, and putting out the call for new junior fellows at the Institute.Participants:Alondra Nelson, Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study; former Director, White House Office of Science and Technology PolicyHenry Farrell, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute Professor of International Affairs, Johns Hopkins SAISClosing remarks: Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies and Inaugural Faculty Director, ACFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BXT kept coming up in conversations over the last month. Casual conversations about bubbles always led back to one name, Tom Sherwood. Even friends who don’t live in California were talking about BXT and drinking the wines in their Instagram feeds. Who was this guy ? We reached out through Insta on direct message; he was willing to come. Even Todd Jolly, our friend from Sonma’s Best Wine Shop, wanted in on the action. The show was set, and finally we will meet this mysterious figure who is opening everyone’s eyes to grower sparkling wine in California. BXT is an exploration of Californian viticulture through the lens of traditionally made sparkling wine. BXT Vines are personally hand farmed with additional grapes being sourced from talented, passionate growers across unique sites in California. Grapes are hand-picked, gently whole cluster pressed and fermented in new and used French oak. The wine ages 6-9 months in barrel prior to being bottled with yeast and sugar. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle, and the wine is then left undisturbed until ready. Bottles are then hand riddled and disgorged. Small Batch. Traditionally made. Sparkling wines of California. [Ep 411] @bxtwines bxtwines.com

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.14) – The California’s governor race tightens fast, and wealthy Californians are quietly building tax escape compounds across the Nevada border. • Shannon & Andy Riesmeyer break down the latest California polling → with Karen Bass still leading the LA mayoral race, but Spencer Pratt now firmly emerging as a legitimate second-place contender• The race increasingly resembles TikTok warfare → fueled by meme campaigns, viral debate clips, influencer politics, and voter frustration over wildfire recovery and affordability• Statewide, Xavier Becerra becomes the Democratic frontrunner after the collapse of Eric Swalwell’s campaign • Shannon & Andy question how a candidate polling at 3% suddenly became “the guy” overnight once the political machine shifted behind him• Plus: the backlash grows against California High-Speed Rail as local leaders threaten lawsuits over proposed tax diversions tied to the massively over-budget project• Then: California’s ultra-wealthy quietly flee to Nevada amid fears of a future billionaire tax • Luxury compounds are exploding around Incline Village and Crystal Bay as tech executives and investors reportedly relocate just across state lines• And finally: Shannon & Andy break down the brutal reality of television news culture → where everyone is attractive, everyone is replaceable, and the control room is absolutely judging you at all timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Californians who make countertops are getting sick with an often deadly, job-related lung disease. Those who can no longer work because of it are often left struggling to make ends meet, even after pursuing benefits that are supposed to help them long term. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED State health officials have identified another California resident who has been exposed to the deadly hantavirus strain. State lawmakers have a new report on how California can better avoid - or recover from - wildfires and other natural disasters. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(May 14, 2026) Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. 200,00 Californians helped the grid out in tough times and get paid for it, now that’s up in the air. President Trump waives visa bond rule for 2026 World Cup visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Californians are desperate for change. And nowhere is that more evident than in Karen Bass's Los Angeles. After months of being underestimated, Spencer Pratt has emerged as a serious contender to become mayor of LA. Steve breaks down the stunning surge, from Spencer's brilliant debate performance to the viral AI ads fueling his momentum. Then, Jen Horn joins the show to unpack the latest gubernatorial debates, an LA union's laughable anti-Spencer Pratt attack ad, and Gavin Newsom's corrupt “free diaper” stunt. Finally, California Assemblyman David Tangipa and Angel brother Jody Jones join Steve to discuss an outrageous new assembly bill that would provide free legal assistance to illegal immigrants facing deportation—including those convicted of violent crimes.

In this week's episode of Hysteria 51, we journey deep into the majestic wilderness of modern human stupidity. First up: a group of Californians allegedly dressed in a full-on bear costume to fake car damage for insurance money. Not metaphorically. Not “acting bearish.” We're talking fuzzy suit, claw theatrics, and what might be the world's least intimidating episode of Planet Earth. Somewhere, an actual grizzly is watching this unfold like, “You people pay taxes and still do this?”Then we head to the strangely competitive world of professional cornhole, where a shocking murder case involving amputee cornhole champion Dayton Webber proves once again that no sport is too wholesome to produce a headline that sounds generated by a malfunctioning AI fed nothing but gas station beef jerky and true crime podcasts. Bags were tossed. Lives were changed. Somewhere in America, a folding chair trembled in fear...From fake bears and insurance scams to cornhole chaos and criminal twists, we are diving headfirst into two bizarre news stories that feel less like reality and more like deleted scenes from the fever dream attic of the internet. Grab your picnic basket and your bean bags... because the weird has officially gone pro this week on Hysteria 51!Links & Resources

Here's the latest Best Smooth Jazz Podcast. more instrumental smooth jazz, more great vibes, and and fun..Angie's got a great Californian wine for this episode, while Rod Lucas keeps the music flowing with instrumental smooth jazz & grooves from London, England with the new release from Peter White.. It's all about melody, perfect for work, rest, or just kicking back.You can watch the TV version on YouTube as well. Enjoy the music, enjoy the moment.First aired on May 9th 2026 (BSJ.FM), and this one runs for 2 hours.BSJ website: https://BestSmoothJazz.com 

This week, we're Sloppy Senators! Special guest Maebe A. Girl stops by to remind Californians to get out there and vote! (https://maebeforstatesenate.com) Big Dipper and Meatball settle on the proper pronunciation of mezcal, whether Drag Race All Stars 11 is already a flop, and recount the fun they had at the Off Sunset Festival…even though Meatball may still be recovering from her scooter accident concussion, because her brain has been acting real suspicious lately. Plus: are you a lobster person or a burger person metaphorically speaking? Finally, Meatball denies spending $700 a month on OnlyFans, insists she's deeply cursed, and a caller declares Gen Z as the undisputed champions of rimming.Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus⁠Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!Or e-mail us at ⁠sloppysecondspod@gmail.com⁠⁠FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS⁠⁠FOLLOW BIG DIPPER⁠⁠FOLLOW MEATBALL⁠⁠SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are thrilled to welcome a designer who perfectly embodies American laid-back, high-style design: Nathan Turner! As a fifth-generation Californian, his work is infused with sunny colors, natural textures, and bold, fun touches. Nathan joins Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to talk about his highly anticipated third book, I Love Decorating: Creating Stylish, Thoughtful, and Personal Spaces. Nathan shares the hilarious and serendipitous story of his career, from getting a double major in business and economics to working as an antiques buyer in Europe simply because he spoke Italian. He also reminisces about his first Los Angeles shop, where his legendary in-store dinner parties accidentally launched his entire interior design career. Quick Decorating & Career Takeaways: Be Open to the Unexpected Pivot: Nathan stresses the importance of being open to new opportunities, especially early in your career. Despite having a practical degree in business and economics, he leaned into his love of Italy and the Italian language, which eventually landed him a job as an assistant and buyer for an antiques dealer. Make Your Space Feel Like a Home: When Nathan opened his first shop in LA, he didn't just display items on shelves—he reinstalled the building's little kitchen and started cooking for friends and decorators. By setting the shop up to feel like a real home and hosting events, he naturally showcased his aesthetic and inspired people to hire him. Embrace the "Adventure Yes": Even when clients first started asking Nathan to design their homes, he didn't have formal interior design experience. He describes himself as an "adventure yes" kind of person: he agreed to the projects and trusted his eye, esthetic chops, and work ethic to figure it out along the way. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Nathan Turner 00:57 Discussing Nathan's new book, I Love Decorating 01:41 How Nathan started his design career completely "by accident" 02:07 Getting a degree in business and economics to appease his parents 03:19 Studying abroad in Siena, Italy and embracing his "Italian era" 05:18 The chance meeting with an antiques dealer in San Juan Capistrano 06:12 Prematurely opening his own LA shop and running out of money by January 07:14 The famous LA shop dinner parties and the LA Times feature 08:22 Hosting elaborate events, like tenting the shop for a Turkish dinner 08:51 Transitioning organically into residential interior design 50:53 Closing thoughts and finding Nathan's fabrics at Ainsworth Noah Also Mentioned: New Book: I Love Decorating: Creating Stylish, Thoughtful, and Personal Spaces by Nathan Turner Previous Books: American Style and I Love California Ainsworth Noah (Fabric Showroom) Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.12) – LA’s mayoral race gets weirder, San Francisco accidentally fixes itself, and Californians spiral emotionally after 14 minutes of rain.• Another LA mayoral debate collapses → after Karen Bass and Nithya Raman back out, joining Spencer Pratt who had already declined weeks ago• Gary & Shannon break down Pratt’s surprisingly effective social-media-first campaign strategy• Bigger question → win or lose, is this the future of modern political campaigning?• Then: San Francisco’s comeback story• Gary & Shannon highlight how Mayor Daniel Lurie helped reshape the city’s image around safety, policing, and restoring confidence in public spaces• The takeaway → perception matters almost as much as reality when cities are trying to attract residents and investment• Meanwhile in Los Angeles → cloudy weather sends everyone into emotional crisis mode• New research claims rain, thunderstorms, and gloomy weather may actually improve mental health by forcing people to slow down and mentally reset• Gary & Shannon note this theory immediately collapses the second Southern Californians experience moisture for more than 14 minutes• Plus: Netflix gets sued by Texas over claims the platform secretly tracks and manipulates users with addictive viewing patterns• The irony → streaming services were originally supposed to save us from algorithm-driven social media addictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Lynch is a stand-up comedian known for his self-deprecating humor and sharp storytelling. He rose to fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent, where his performances about living with a stutter earned widespread attention. Beyond stand-up, he has built a strong online following with viral videos and continues to tour nationally. Check out his website DrewLynch.com for dates. IN THE NEWS: Sarah Paulson's “tone-deaf” Met Gala look draws backlash, RFK Jr. targets Zoloft and Prozac in his latest MAHA push to curb America's reliance on prescription drugs, State Farm faces scrutiny over hundreds of alleged violations while experts say Californians won't lose coverage, and Kamala Harris endorses Karen Bass for LA mayor, claiming progress on crime and homelessness.Get it on.Join Dave Rubin and Ron DeSantis live on June 11 at The Fillmore Miami Beach for a rare, unfiltered conversation on Florida's rise and what comes next. Featuring Adam Carolla, Ben Shapiro, and Jillian Michaels, this is a one-night-only event you won't want to miss. Get tickets now: Daverubin.com/eventsFOR MORE WITH DREW LYNCH:SPECIAL: The Stuttering Comedian (Youtube) INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK/YOUTUBE: @thedrewlynchFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @ Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: May 8 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)May 9 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)May 14 - Covina, CA (Live Podcast)May 15 - Visalia, CAMay 16 - Modesto, CAMay 24 - Costa Mesa, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineCardiff.co/AdamMarathonRewards.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSHOPIFY.COM/carollaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens are joined by Slate's own Rebecca Onion to discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2, BEEF season 2, and the NYT's best living songwriters package with Slate's music critic Carl Wilson. Twenty years on, we return to the world of The Devil Wears Prada. In the sequel, Andy, Anne Hathaway's character, must save Runway Magazine from the forces of capital, who are selling the Vogue-analogue for parts, as Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly struggles to hang on to her own power. The movie has a lot to say about the state of journalism and media with plot lines seemingly ripped from the gossip pages, but does it all come together in the edit? We discuss. Then, the second season of A24's anthology series BEEF stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a volatile millennial couple who enter into a feud with a younger couple, played by Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton. Set at a rich Californian golf resort and its environs, the show satirizes class and generational resentments as the characters scramble to claim the scraps of their betters at the expense of everyone else. The characters are mostly unlikeable, and the premise might be a little less original than the first season, but given BEEF's stacked cast and pedigree, does the show sizzle? Finally we're joined by Carl Wilson, Slate's music critic and author of the newsletter “Crritic!” to discuss the New York Times package: The 30 Greatest Living Songwriters. Carl submitted a ballot for the list, and the polished version isn't too far from his submission. He gets into his picks and discusses what the list is saying about the field of songwriting and the idea of a songwriter as it's been expanded to include non-traditional instrumentation and digital composition. But like all lists it has sparked debate about the inclusions (Carole King, Stevie Wonder) the exclusions (Randy Newman, Liz Phair, David Byrne) and whether Taylor Swift's inclusion was solely to get an interview. Together with Carl, we try and make sense of the list and talk about our favorites. As promised, here is Carl's full ballot (The asterisks indicate people who Carl voted for but who have since died):Willie NelsonSmokey Robinson Bobby Braddock *Brian WilsonBob DylanCarole KingRandy NewmanDolly PartonStevie Wonder*Sly StoneThe Flatlanders (Butch Hancock/Jimmie Dale Gilmore/*Joe Ely)Tom Waits & Kathleen BrennanNile RodgersDavid ByrneMark EitzelChuck D & the Bomb SquadJimmy Jam & Terry LewisStephin MerrittLiz PhairJohn Darnielle (The Mountain Goats)Missy Elliott & TimbalandThe Love Junkies (Hillary Lindsey/Lori McKenna/Liz Rose)Outkast (Big Boi/Andre 3000)Josh Osborne/Brandy Clark/Shane McAnallyPhoebe BridgersEndorsements: Julia: The SNL sketch featuring Teana Taylor, Grandpa At The Wedding.Rebecca: The new Lord Of The Flies adaptation on Netflix. Dana: The article in Vogue: Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour on Power, Fashion, and Acting the Part by Chloe Malle.Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens are joined by Slate's own Rebecca Onion to discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2, BEEF season 2, and the NYT's best living songwriters package with Slate's music critic Carl Wilson. Twenty years on, we return to the world of The Devil Wears Prada. In the sequel, Andy, Anne Hathaway's character, must save Runway Magazine from the forces of capital, who are selling the Vogue-analogue for parts, as Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly struggles to hang on to her own power. The movie has a lot to say about the state of journalism and media with plot lines seemingly ripped from the gossip pages, but does it all come together in the edit? We discuss. Then, the second season of A24's anthology series BEEF stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a volatile millennial couple who enter into a feud with a younger couple, played by Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton. Set at a rich Californian golf resort and its environs, the show satirizes class and generational resentments as the characters scramble to claim the scraps of their betters at the expense of everyone else. The characters are mostly unlikeable, and the premise might be a little less original than the first season, but given BEEF's stacked cast and pedigree, does the show sizzle? Finally we're joined by Carl Wilson, Slate's music critic and author of the newsletter “Crritic!” to discuss the New York Times package: The 30 Greatest Living Songwriters. Carl submitted a ballot for the list, and the polished version isn't too far from his submission. He gets into his picks and discusses what the list is saying about the field of songwriting and the idea of a songwriter as it's been expanded to include non-traditional instrumentation and digital composition. But like all lists it has sparked debate about the inclusions (Carole King, Stevie Wonder) the exclusions (Randy Newman, Liz Phair, David Byrne) and whether Taylor Swift's inclusion was solely to get an interview. Together with Carl, we try and make sense of the list and talk about our favorites. As promised, here is Carl's full ballot (The asterisks indicate people who Carl voted for but who have since died):Willie NelsonSmokey Robinson Bobby Braddock *Brian WilsonBob DylanCarole KingRandy NewmanDolly PartonStevie Wonder*Sly StoneThe Flatlanders (Butch Hancock/Jimmie Dale Gilmore/*Joe Ely)Tom Waits & Kathleen BrennanNile RodgersDavid ByrneMark EitzelChuck D & the Bomb SquadJimmy Jam & Terry LewisStephin MerrittLiz PhairJohn Darnielle (The Mountain Goats)Missy Elliott & TimbalandThe Love Junkies (Hillary Lindsey/Lori McKenna/Liz Rose)Outkast (Big Boi/Andre 3000)Josh Osborne/Brandy Clark/Shane McAnallyPhoebe BridgersEndorsements: Julia: The SNL sketch featuring Teana Taylor, Grandpa At The Wedding.Rebecca: The new Lord Of The Flies adaptation on Netflix. Dana: The article in Vogue: Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour on Power, Fashion, and Acting the Part by Chloe Malle.Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man claimed he was kept as a sex slave by his boss while working at JPMorgan. The story gets crazier with a new update, including faking deaths and propositions of threesomes. The new USCIS report on H-1B workers just dropped, and it's validating everything I've been revealing in my videos. Indians learned the loopholes for the American H-1B visa system and are becoming hiring managers to keep the scam going. Hollywood holds its most insufferable night — the Met Gala. Elitists show up in fancy gowns that cost from $150,000 to lecture us on why being rich is evil. Former Rep. Katie Porter (D) is running for California governor, and she's getting desperate. She knows that making fun of her online is popular, so she's trying to join in by “being relatable” to the average Californian.► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video:https://youtu.be/ICI8DyXo7ZQ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1► PreBornDonate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY.► Blaze TVHead over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/SARA and use promo code SARA to get $20 off your subscription.Timestamps:00:00 - ‘Sex Slave' Story Got Crazier20:49 - H-1B Visa Report31:11 - Met Gala Fail43:21 - Katie Porter Tries to Go Viral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the governor's race in California, the leading Republican candidate appears to be Steve Hilton, a British-born political consultant and former Fox News contributor. Hilton has been endorsed by Donald Trump, which may not help him in the heavily Democratic state. His lead may owe something to California's unusual primary system, but it's not the first time a Republican has had a strong showing in the state: former Republican governors include Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hilton is running on a platform emphasizing affordability, cutting waste in the government, and increasing oil and natural-gas production. He talks with David Remnick about how a Republican might win this election, and how he would govern with a minority of Californians supporting him.The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today's Headlines: Spirit Airlines quietly ceased to exist overnight Saturday — no warning, no functioning customer service, just stranded pilots, crew members, and passengers. The real culprit is fuel costs, which are also why you're paying $4.45/gallon nationally and Californians are staring down $6+ at the pump — up over a dollar from a year ago. Speaking of costs, Trump's war with Iran rolls on: he told Congress Friday that hostilities are officially "terminated" thanks to an April ceasefire, while simultaneously keeping a full naval blockade running in the Strait of Hormuz because Iran still poses a "significant threat" — and could "misbehave." A British cargo ship was attacked in the strait yesterday, Iran is playing toll booth operator for non-US ships, and actual diplomats are quietly exchanging drafts of a peace framework while Trump posts on Truth Social that Iran "has not yet paid a big enough price." He also mentioned, fairly casually, that the US will be taking over Cuba "almost immediately," so stay tuned. Back home, a federal appeals court froze the rule allowing abortion medication to be prescribed via telehealth and shipped to patients — a major win for the anti-abortion movement — and Alabama and Tennessee are both calling special legislative sessions to redraw congressional maps and dilute Black voter representation, following the Supreme Court's recent green light to do exactly that. A summer water crisis is also taking shape across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada thanks to dangerously low snowpack, with Corpus Christi already under restrictions — largely because the petrochemical companies consuming most of the local water supply are still very much open for business. On a lighter note, a new JAMA Psychiatry study identified three distinct ADHD subtypes using brain scans from over 1,100 children, including a third type defined by emotional dysregulation that activates an entirely different part of the brain, which could meaningfully change how doctors diagnose and treat patients. GameStop's CEO is attempting a $56 billion hostile takeover of eBay, and finally, The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77M domestically and $156M internationally in its debut weekend, driven overwhelmingly by women, and reportedly achieved profitability in roughly 48 hours. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: Spirit Airlines collapse strands travelers: What to know about refunds, rebooking and fares FOX Business: National average gas price reaches $4.45 before summer driving season Politico: Trump tells Congress the Iran war has ‘terminated' as legal deadline hits Axios: Trump says new strikes possible if Iran "misbehaves" AP News: Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday Newsweek: Donald Trump says US will take over Cuba ‘almost immediately' WIRED: This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real Axios: Appeals court limits abortion pill access NBC News: Alabama and Tennessee set special sessions to consider new congressional maps after Supreme Court ruling WaPo: Brain scans reveal 3 ADHD subtypes, including a more extreme form WSJ: GameStop Offers to Buy eBay for $56 Billion AP News: ‘The Devil Wears Prada' struts to first place with $77 million debut Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the governor's race in California, the leading Republican candidate appears to be Steve Hilton, a British-born political consultant and former Fox News contributor. Hilton has been endorsed by Donald Trump, which may not help him in the heavily Democratic state. His lead may owe something to California's unusual primary system, but it's not the first time a Republican has had a strong showing in the state: former Republican governors include Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hilton is running on a platform emphasizing affordability, cutting waste in the government, and increasing oil and natural-gas production. He talks with David Remnick about how a Republican might win this election, and how he would govern with a minority of Californians supporting him.   Further reading:  “Gavin Newsom Is Playing the Long Game,” by Nathan Heller “California Strikes Back in the Redistricting War,” by Jon Allsop   New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.