Episode notes
California’s governor race is tighter and more divided than ever. With no clear frontrunner, the real story isn’t just who’s leading in the polls, but the growing split inside the Democratic Party itself. This week, I break down where the race stands and take a closer look at two candidates gaining traction: Tom Steyer and Matt Mahan. They represent two very different approaches to governing California…but the bigger question is whether either one can actually fix what’s gone wrong.
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/the-divide-in-california-democrats-governors-race
Timestamps:
00:00 – 06:27 Governor’s Race Updates
06:28 – 13:29 The Billionaire Governor
13:30 – 27:20 The “Back-to-Basics” Governor
27:21 – 29:32 Is California Ready to Change?