Topic: California Recall

9 chapters across the catalog

Stink Minority
Episode 1381 1:22:47 - 1:25:10

1381: Stink Minority

Larry Elder, California Recall Election

Larry Elder has emerged as the leading Republican candidate in the California recall election against Governor Gavin Newsom. Despite his popularity, the national Republican Party has been criticized for failing to provide significant financial support for the campaign. Critics suggest the party may prefer California to remain a one-party state to serve as a negative example for the rest of the country.

TransMoney
Episode 1380 57:30 - 59:05

1380: TransMoney

California Recall Election and ACLU Policy Shift

The upcoming California recall election is framed by Governor Gavin Newsom's supporters as a "matter of life and death" regarding vaccine mandates. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is criticized by figures like Glenn Greenwald for supporting vaccine mandates, signaling a departure from traditional civil liberties advocacy.

Dead Puppies
Episode 1376 2:41:43 - 2:44:44

1376: Dead Puppies

Larry Elder California Recall and Airport Pranks

Larry Elder is leading polls in the California gubernatorial recall election, prompting the LA Times to label him the "black face of white supremacy." Governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized for his handling of the state's issues, including his own winery business. Meanwhile, a prankster at an airport successfully used the public address system to announce "Recall Newsom" as a passenger name.

Mass Formation
Episode 1373 2:35:47 - 2:39:12

1373: Mass Formation

California Recall Ballot, Larry Elder Candidacy

The California recall election features a two-part ballot asking voters if they want to remove Newsom and who should replace him. Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has emerged as a prominent candidate, while the state's transition to a purely mail-in voting system for the recall remains a point of contention.

Heat Map
Episode 1368 2:54:33 - 2:57:11

1368: Heat Map

Gavin Newsom, Recall Election Rhetoric

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed exhaustion over the "ideological prism" of his political opponents, specifically naming Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Newsom criticized those who equate mask mandates to the Holocaust, calling such comparisons "disgraceful." As the recall election approaches, Newsom is intensifying his rhetoric against the "right-wing echo chamber" to consolidate his base.

Variant Factories
Episode 1361 2:15:08 - 2:17:39

1361: Variant Factories

Governor Gavin Newsom Recall Election Date Set

California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis has set the recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom for September 14th. The accelerated timeline is viewed as a strategic move to help Newsom avoid the political fallout from potential summer wildfires and power outages. Newsom’s campaign has characterized the recall effort as a "Republican power grab," while over 60 candidates have already announced their intention to run for the office.

iPhony
Episode 1312 3:00:12 - 3:01:42

1312: iPhony

Gavin Newsom Recall Milestone and Austin Petitions

The campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom has reached the one million signature milestone, with 800,000 more needed by March to qualify for the ballot. Similar recall efforts are underway in Austin, Texas, targeting Mayor Steve Adler.

Palin Pardon
Episode 1305 52:24 - 55:18

1305: Palin Pardon

Gavin Newsom Recall, Gray Davis, California Energy Crisis

A petition to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining momentum, drawing comparisons to the 2003 recall of Gray Davis. The Davis recall was largely fueled by the energy crisis and rolling blackouts orchestrated by Enron. Newsom faces similar criticism over his handling of the pandemic and PG&E power shutoffs, leading to speculation about his political future.