National Review's Radio Free California Podcast

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A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future – and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mostly undisclosed pirate-radio platforms west of the Sierra Nevada. [Intro music graciously provided by Los Angeles-based Metalachi, the metal/mariachi soundtrack of the...

Episode 324: How to Kill Business without Really Trying
#324
Last Tuesday at 1:54 PM

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Show Notes:

Before Jackie, Paige dueled Feller in league ahead of its timeGovernor Newsom’s open letter to California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communitiesYerba Buena Center to reopen exhibition following pro-Palestine protests Christian group is ‘luring’ students with free pizza at lunch, Clovis parents sayAttorney General Bonta files lawsuit against Apple: Smartphone monopolization has stifled innovation, resulted In higher prices for consumersCalPERS strongly opposes ballot measure that could kill pension fundingGov. Newsom’s silly argum...


Episode 323: California Dems Discover Trump’s Virtues
#323
03/20/2024

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Show Notes:

March 19: St. Joseph’s Day and the miracle of the return of the swallows to CapistranoWill’s conversation with Mike “Dirty Jobs” Rowe'Find the Votes': Newsom scrounging for Democrat mail-in ballots to pass signature tax increaseCalifornia’s latest audited financials reveal a serious problemCalifornia’s deficit: Bring your alibisKatie Porter regrets calling primary election rigged. ‘I wish I had chosen a different word’Inside California’s progressive “Dark Money” machine: How Democrats move union donations The harmful...


Episode 322: I Left My Heartless in San Francisco
#322
03/13/2024

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Show Notes:

California’s primary turnout not a record low, but vote count still slowCalifornia’s electorate doesn’t reflect the state’s diversity. It’s time to fix thatWe still don’t know the outcome of Proposition 1. Why is the vote so close?Opinion: Steve Garvey’s strange win is a loss for California election reform. Here’s the solutionBill Essayli campaign pageThe Republican Party doesn't exist (but it still cashes the checks)Early winners and losers from...


Episode 321: California’s Electra Complex
#321
03/05/2024

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Supreme Court turns down challenge to N.Y. rent control with implications for CaliforniaKlamath Dam Removal: ‘It’s an Environmental Disaster’California’s war on plastic bag use seems to have backfired. Lawmakers are trying againCalifornia says gas prices could spike 50 cents a gallon next year thanks to this climate programCarbon-Related Jobs In Kern County Not A Sure ThingFormer top oil regulator alleges he was fired for refusing to enforce suspended lawNewsom: Soaring number of frack...


Episode 320: Gavin Newsom Is Not Running for White House but Is Dropping Millions in Red-State Ad Buy
#320
02/29/2024

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Show Notes:

What was and was not true when Donald Trump blasted California, Gavin Newsom at CPACSelf-Proclaimed ‘Dissident’ Trump Rails on Newsom, Calls Migrants’ Languages a ‘Horrible Thing’Newsom defends Biden, says "he's doing everything he needs to do"Newsom unveils multistate ad campaign to fight abortion travel restrictions in red statesAre Gavin Newsom backers raising money for a possible Democratic presidential bid?Gavin Newsom faces another recall threat in CaliforniaDem Senate hopeful says Laken Riley killing al...


Episode 319: House of Card Sharks
#319
02/21/2024

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Show Notes:

Contemplating the unthinkable: Harris 2024California’s budget deficit is worse than anticipated — and much worse than Newsom projectedRep. Tom McClintock explains the case against the case against Alejandro MayorkasPorter defends ad highlighting little-known GOP rival in Senate raceSan Francisco appoints first noncitizen to serve on Elections CommissionJudge declines to block Huntington Beach voter ID referendum from ballotCalifornia lawmakers weigh bill to ban cities from requiring voter ID for local electionsA new bill would allow Cali...


Episode 318: Kamala Harris Is Ready to Swerve
#318
02/15/2024

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No, Pete Wilson wasn’t right, and other takeaways from Carl DeMaio’s absurd adBonta pushes for parent consent on social media but not in schoolsKamala Harris Calls Special Counsel’s Biden Report ‘Politically Motivated’Kamala Harris says she is ready to serve as Biden faces age scrutinyCalifornia Senate candidates spar over Dem's proposal for $50 minimum wage: 'Do the math'Rushed climate-reporting laws backfiring on CaliforniaScott Wiener’s response to US Chamber lawsuitDemocrats trying to get the Taxp...


Episode 317: California’s Woke Wake Up
#317
02/06/2024

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Show Notes:

Rapper Snoop Dogg has ‘Nothing but love and respect’ for TrumpVice President Kamala Harris returns to Northern California to a divided Democratic PartyDeSantis offers to send Florida National Guard to CaliforniaBurritos and Big Macs to cost more in California as pay risesWhat you need to know about California’s Proposition 1California lawmakers unveil sweeping legislative proposals aimed at slavery reparationsCalifornia lawmakers backpedal on new electricity rates rule based on customer incomeReality check: Half of Califo...


Episode 316: Putin on the Ritz
#316
01/31/2024

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Show Notes:

US laughs off reports of Putin eyeing Alaska as Russia's 'former real estate': 'Not getting it back'2024 Super Bowl: 10 reasons why 49ers are headed to Las Vegas after rallying past Lions in NFC ChampionshipPelosi faces criticism for suggesting some pro-Palestinian protesters are connected to RussiaOn Twitter: "Go back to China"Video shows 2-year-old wandering the street after Oakland carjacking suspect abandons himSwalwell tweetsSan Francisco toy store that inspired Toy Story franchise set to close...


Episode 315: Their Satanic Majesty’s Many Requests
#315
01/24/2024

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Show Notes:

Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta to be honored by Los Angeles CountyCharities linked to UFW are clearedGrapes of union wrathRFC’s interview with Dan GerawanThe dubious legacy of César ChávezNewsom hitting South Carolina, Nevada to stump for BidenL.A. Times Guild calls for one-day walkoutL.A. Times’ billionaire owner (and is family) ignite a tug-of-war over paper’s futureCSU and faculty reach surprise tentative agreement, ending massive strike after one dayIn-N-Out Burger in Oakla...