Power, Politics & Panic in the Stands: California’s Big Money Showdowns

Border Battles, Election Wars & Campus Chaos: California vs. Washington

The political temperature in California hits a boiling point. Could new DHS threats against sanctuary cities disrupt international travel at LAX? Governor Gavin Newsom vows a massive tax retaliation over what he calls Trump’s $1.8 billion “slush fund,” while California moves to block federal involvement in state election procedures. Plus, the Justice Department sues UCLA yet again, alleging antisemitism against Jewish students. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Power, Politics & Panic in the Stands: California’s Big Money Showdowns

Gubernatorial candidate Sam Sandak joins us to discuss his run for California governor and the issues driving his campaign. Plus, we break down the explosive $400 million clash between billionaire sports owner Stan Kroenke and the City of Inglewood, why 2026 World Cup ticket prices are suddenly dropping just weeks before kickoff, and the growing outrage from Angels fans demanding owner Arte Moreno sell the team  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dead Heat at City Hall: L.A. Mayor’s Race Goes Down to the Wire

The race for Los Angeles mayor is tightening fast. New polling shows Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, and Spencer Pratt locked in a razor-close battle just days before Tuesday’s primary — and now Governor Gavin Newsom is jumping in with a late endorsement of Bass. Meanwhile, City Hall is exploring whether Angelenos could soon pay more for basic city services, while the L.A. City Council delays planned minimum wage increases for tourism workers.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Fireworks, Chemical Chaos & Family Dreams

Hour 1 - A wild day across Southern California — from emergency evacuations in South L.A. after a massive illegal fireworks discovery to the tense chemical tank scare in Garden Grove that thankfully ended without disaster. Plus, new reporting reveals industry insiders knew for years about the dangerous “runaway” chemical reactions behind Orange County’s near-catastrophe.  One Southern California city just ranked the 3rd best place in America to raise a family… even as California’s affordability crisis makes that dream harder than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Beards, Billions & Bullet Trains

Hour 2 - California politics takes a bizarre turn as the race for governor becomes a battle over facial hair.  Gavin Newsom’s controversial final budget moves — including a $33K portrait and a proposed $20 million governors tribute project — while the high-speed rail fight explodes statewide. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says he’d overhaul the rail plan to finish it on time and on budget, as California mayors' revolt over proposals that could stick local taxpayers with a staggering $231 billion bill. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.